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The rise of vertical "Short-Form Videos" (SFVs) on platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels has replaced traditional gatherings like the Mushaira (poetry symposium) with virtual interactions. Understanding Urdu Culture through Social Media This intersection, often signaled by a string of
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