Urdu
- 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…
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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…
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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…
- Hyderabad
Telangana govt committed to promoting Urdu: Uttam Kumar Reddy
Hyderabad: State irrigation and civil supplies minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Saturday said the Congress government is committed to promoting the Urdu language and protecting the rights of minorities in Telangana.…
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Autistic persons are not patients, only different; treat them with empathy
Individuals with Autism possess unique perspectives on passion, empathy, intimacy, love, caring, and a sense of humour. These perspectives often diverge from what society typically values, but they are a source of…
- Education and Career
Minority commission’s proposal on Marathi in Urdu schools from 2025-26
Nagpur: The Maharashtra State Minority Commission’s proposal to mandatorily teach Marathi language from Class I in Urdu schools and regularisation of temporary Marathi teachers in such schools will come into effect from…
- Hyderabad
Urdu is India’s language, not specific to a community: Asaduddin Owaisi
Hyderabad: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul- Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday, March 1 said that Urdu is a language of India and not specific to only Muslims. Addressing a gathering in Hyderabad…
- Hyderabad
Appeal to Telangana CM over PhD Urdu admissions at Osmania University
Hyderabad: A memorandum was submitted to Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday, February 25, regarding the admissions for PhD in Urdu language at Osmania University. The memorandum was signed by…