The 73rd birthday of Parveen Shakir, the poetess known for her delicate feelings, fragrances, and the essence of love in Urdu literature, was celebrated with devotion and respect across the country on ...

IN this conversation, Roy speaks about her writing process. She discusses the role of language in literature, and believes it ...

Roman Urdu is when Urdu stops wearing its elegant Nastaliq attire and slips into casual English jeans. Instead of “آنا,” we ...

Amid the controversy over the Election Commission (EC)’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar — which has sparked confusion and fear among a large section of people, ...

Once an essential life skill, writing by hand is now saved for special occasions like wedding invitations. Sometimes, we do it when we need to scribble down a quick note. As we observed generational ...

Sudha Pai in 2002 stated, “If a language is not characterised by political neutrality, it too often becomes the tool by which this language group seeks to extend its domination over the minority ...

The Supreme Court has emphasized that India's linguistic diversity should be celebrated, not be a cause for division. The court upheld the use of Urdu, alongside Marathi, on a signboard in Maharashtra ...

Explore the literary brilliance of Pakistan with our list of top 10 best Urdu novels, featuring timeless stories that resonate with readers worldwide. Top 10 Best Urdu Novels to Read in Pakistan Urdu ...

Sidra (Tonk): A village of Meenas in Rajasthan has discovered an unlikely but effective route to government jobs. It is through Urdu. Almost every young person in this village in Tonk district is in a ...

Writer, translator and literary historian Rakhshanda Jalil’s critical work on Urdu progressives and other writers is well-recognised as are her translations from Urdu. In her latest book, Love in the ...