Urdu language
- Bangalore
Urdu ad in Karnataka: BJP says ‘anti-Kannada,’ Congress hits back
Bengaluru: The ruling Congress and the opposition BJP on Wednesday engaged in a war of words over an Urdu advertisement published in an Urdu daily regarding a Health Department programme. The Karnataka…
- NRIs Corner
Mujeeb Syed QSM honored by Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan NZ
In a significant acknowledgment of his efforts to preserve linguistic and cultural heritage, journalist Mujeeb Syed—recipient of the Queen’s Service Medal (QSM)—was honored by Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan New Zealand for his outstanding…
- India
Urdu not an alien language: SC refuses to interfere Bombay HC’s order
The Supreme Court on Tuesday, April 15, observed that Urdu is not an alien language and “is the finest specimen of Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb (culture), or the Hindustani tehzeeb.” Refusing to interfere with…
- Hyderabad
Activist pens open letter to KCR, urges support for Urdu language
Hyderabad: In a heartfelt open letter addressed to Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, prominent Urdu activist Syed Miskeen Ahmed expressed deep concern over the dwindling support for Urdu in the state.…
