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Composite Illustration by Samiah Bilal Amritsar was born in Lahore. It was born inside the walled city, in a small house, in its narrow winding streets. It was the month of Assu, a month that corresponds with the months of September and October. It was a month when the monsoon rains, having unleashed their fury, had finally taken mercy and receded. The demons of the summer had been defeated, while the tyrant winter was still imprisoned. It was the time of the year of perfect harmony, when night...

Lahore and Amritsar: Two cities joined at birth are dying together Lahore and Amritsar: Two cities joined at birth are dying together A border drawn across the map severed centuries of bonds forged between the two cities. But memories of the past linger in the air. Amritsar was born in Lahore. It was born inside the walled city, in a small house in its narrow and winding streets. It was the month of Assu, corresponding to the months of September and October in the Gregorian calendar. It was a m...