Raza Smiles

Monday, September 14, 2026

My Lyrics Find Their Soulful Voice

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My lyrics get soulful voice. Below are the links of some of my ghazals and one qawwali. The lyrics of all the songs were written by me. T...
Thursday, August 6, 2026

International Readers of My Two Books

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Happy readers of my two books,' The Fascinating Tales of Urdu & its Courtyard — Dilli ' & ' Between Eras & Expressi...
Tuesday, August 4, 2026

San Diego: Sun, Surf, and Surprising Culinary Delights

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By Raza Elahi Known for its pleasant year-round climate, beautiful beaches, and rich cultural heritage, San Diego is one of the most popu...
Sunday, June 7, 2026

Journey Through the Scenic Wonders of Keylong & Sissu

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I visited Keylong and Sissu, two of the most picturesque destinations in Himachal Pradesh, in May this year. The journey from Manali to Key...
Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Pics of Some Readers with My Book, 'Between Eras & Expressions'

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Below are pics of some of the readers of my book, 'Between Eras & Expressions' . The book traverses a variety of themes: Hist...
Wednesday, January 28, 2026

My Two Urdu Couplets

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Some Couplets of mine both in Nastaliq and Roman scripts (elahi.raza82@gmail.com)
Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Vintage Car Show 2026

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Vintage Car Exhibition at Jai Mahal Palace, Jaipur, on January 24, 2026.
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Raza Smiles
New Delhi, India
I am a Journalist, Author and Poet. In a career spanning three decades in media industry, i have worked in various capacities with leading national and international newspapers and media groups, including Khaleej Times (Dubai), The Economic Times, The Pioneer, exchange4media and The Financial Express etc. I have authored 5 books -- two on journalism- "How to Become a Good Journalist" {published by Atlantic Publishers, New Delhi} and "Nuances of Journalistic Writings" and two on poetry, " Aayie Dil Se Shayaraana Ho Jayen and Jazba-e-Mohabbat". Jazba-e-Mohabbat and Aayie Dil Se Shayaraana Ho Jayen are bilingual (Urdu & English) books on poetry. It can be ordered at elahi.raza82@gmail.com . The books on journalism have been widely acclaimed by journalism and mass communication institutes and students. They are also helpful to young journalists in improving their skill-set. How to Become a Good Journalist is available on Amazon and Flipkart. The fifth book is on Delhi's history and Urdu's journey. Titled "The Fascinating Tales of Urdu & its Courtyard — Dilli" it is available on Amazon.in and urdubazaar.in
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