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Abdul Nafay Kidwai: The pen that still brightens urdu skyline
Authors gifted with creative dexterity and journalists having an awe-inspiring way with words are no strangers to Lucknow, and their works remain an active part of our collective memory. Abdul Nafay Kidwai,…
- India
Mamata extends greetings to people on Hindi Diwas
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday extended her greetings to people on Hindi Diwas, and said her government respects all languages. She also highlighted several initiatives taken by her…
- Lifestyle
94 years strong: Inside Hyderabad’s oldest Urdu literary hub
Just off the busy Punjagutta road, Aiwan-e-Urdu, formally known as the Idara-e-Adabiyat-e-Urdu, stands out for its architectural marvel. Its arched windows conceal one of the city’s most significant cultural repositories. Inside, rare…
- Telangana
Telangana Assembly under fire for denying passes to Urdu channels
Hyderabad: A controversy has erupted as the Telangana Legislature Secretariat faces serious allegations of discrimination for not issuing media passes to accredited Urdu cable TV channels for the ongoing Legislative Assembly session…
- Opinions
Release of Rakhshanda Jalil’s book ‘Whose Urdu Is It Anyway?’
Partition brought in its wake quite a few myths. One that religion can be the basis of Nationhood, crystallized by Hindu Mahasabha and Muslim League in the form of Two-Nation Theory. Two…
- India
MANUU launches madrassa connect programme; ties up with Shaheen Group of Bidar
Hyderabad: Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) has launched the Madrassa Connect Programme to mainstream Urdu-speaking students by enhancing their English communication skills. Speaking at the launch, MANUU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Syed Ainul…
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Urdu’s Global Voice: The story of Shaikh Ibrahim’s passion and perseverance
Hyderabad: Who doesn’t love Urdu—the language of Ghalib, Faiz, and Iqbal? It flows like a river of poetry, carrying centuries of culture, thought, and grace. Yet in today’s world, where regional languages often…
- Opinions
Role of North Indian Muslims in Partition; Ather Farouqui picks holes in that largely held belief
Urdu periodicals, with their dwindling readership, often showcase uninspiring articles, predictable poetry, and pedestrian fiction. Amidst mediocrity all around, there exists a pressing need for thoroughly researched and academically rigorous articles that…
- India
Delhi University under fire for calling religion a language, dropping Urdu
Delhi University’s undergraduate admission portal, which went live on Thursday, June 20, contained a communally insensitive error that has drawn outrage. Under the section for mother tongue, “Muslim” was listed as one…
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From couplets to kebabs: A feast of words and flavours
Hyderabad: Urdu programmes are typically known for their lyrical verses, thunderous claps, and a chorus of wah-wah. But last Sunday, it wasn’t just poetry in the air – the mouthwatering aroma of…
- India
Chhattisgarh govt replaces Urdu-Persian words with Hindi in police record
Raipur: The Chhattisgarh government has replaced Urdu and Persian words used in police official records with Hindi terms that can be easily understood by a layperson, in order to make policing more…
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When Hyderabad founder Quli Qutub Shah rode an auto rickshaw
Hyderabad: Imagine Quli Qutub Shah, the founder of Hyderabad, stepping into the bustling city he once envisioned. With his poetic soul and a keen eye for aesthetics, he might feel utterly lost –…
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Hyderabad Urdu Ka Shahar: A cultural chronicle by Farooq Argali
Hyderabad: Hyderabad is not merely a dot on the map; it is a vibrant symbol of elegance, culture, and an enduring legacy. Often hailed as the city of domes and minarets, Hyderabad is…
- Telangana
SC upholds Telangana rule mandating Telugu proficiency for civil judge posts
Hyderabad: The Supreme Court of India has upheld the Telangana government’s rule that requires candidates seeking appointment as civil judges in the state to be proficient in Telugu. This decision came after…
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Urdu: A language beyond religion; a legacy of unity and literary brilliance
Hyderabad: The recent observation by the Supreme Court of India, calling Urdu the finest specimen of the Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb, is both timely and necessary. In a country often divided by religious and…
