one of the pioneers of Urdu short story and a much revered figure of Urdu fiction, used to write in Urdu and his writings were translated – transcribed, actually – into Hindi. But with the ...

Discover some surprising facts about Urdu, including how much it has in common with other languages. Also available in Urdu with audio.

Jalil, a writer, translator, critic and editor, has written extensively on literary figures, poetry and Urdu writing. This book lands in an atmosphere of communalism, as she reflects on in her ...

A village of Meenas in Rajasthan has discovered an unlikely but effective route to government jobs. It is through Urdu.

A supple and expressive language, Urdu has been the preferred choice for some of India's most famous poets and writers. Some of India's most acclaimed writing has come from Urdu writers like ...

The MA in Creative Writing at Bristol is designed for writers who would like to begin publishing their work. In warm, supportive workshops, you will be helped to improve your writing and in lectures ...

A decision by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), the country's largest school board, to disallow students from writing board exams in any language other than Hindi and English has left ...

Also listen the big names of Urdu Poetry who are coming to Australia. Independent news and stories connecting you to life in Australia and Urdu-speaking Australians. Once you taste the flavours ...

Javed Akhtar is a veteran lyricist and writer in Indian cinema. While the industry respects Akhtar’s work his children Farhan ...

Nakul Mehta took to his Instagram and dropped a couple of photos from his Urdu learning classes with Anupria Goenka. Check ...

All India Muslim Majlis e Mushawarat has slammed the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for its decision to drop ...

Last month, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav had announced to call Mahakal's procession in Ujjain as 'Rajsi Sawaari' ...