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J&K: Young poet Aroosa Ashraf’s book launched at DPS Srinagar
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J&K: Young poet Aroosa Ashraf’s book launched at DPS Srinagar

A poetry book titled ‘The Fifth Chamber of Heart’ by Aroosa Ashraf was released at Delhi Public School (DPS), Srinagar in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.The book, published by FreshCode Books, traverses a wide variety of themes including mental illness, emotions, melancholy, sadness, betrayal and heartbreak.The book by the 18-year-old poet details her journey and despair of hopelessness. Recounting her journey, Aroosa said, “Sentences came into my mind and when I started saying them aloud, it eventually came out as a poem. That is how it all started.”Several dignitaries including poets Dr Gazanfar Ali, Inayat Gul and radio jockey RJ Rafiya, besides family of the author, students and people from various walks of life participated in the event.Speaking on the occasion, RJ Ra...