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Vaikom Muhammad Basheer makes painful political statements in his literature, even if done through social and political humor. After all, he took part in the Indian independence movement. He was part of the freedom struggle. He was politically aware and active in his time. He participated in the civil disobedience movement of Mahatma Gandhi, and was [...]

‘The World-Renowned Nose’ is a satire on the psychology of the masses. The humorous piece talks about how one man who bears a distinct physical uniqueness experiences the peaks of fantastic achievement as well as depths of defeat and despair – all because of society’s view on his unique physical feature. Vaikom Muhammad Basheer, a giant of [...]