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A Love Lost and Found in a Time of Turmoil

Raj Deswani had a deep love for his Muslim neighbor Yasmin, but had to leave Karachi when it became difficult for his Hindu family to stay./nDespite pleas from their Muslim neighbors, Raj and his family had to leave their land./nYears later, Raj returned to Karachi and felt a deep connection to his homeland./nRaj regretted not speaking to Yasmin and felt guilty for getting married while she remained unmarried./nRaj took stones from the earth as a way to stay connected to his homeland./nIf Raj had been older, he would have converted to stay in Karachi.

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