One of the most significant books of K.K. Kochu, the Dalit thinker and writer, who passed away last week, is his ...

The Hindi-Urdu controversy is not just about language. It reflects historical conflicts, colonial policies, and political struggles that continue today in India.

Rahmat, poet-singer Minu Bakshi stirs emotions of love and longing. She tells HTCity how Urdu poetry is still relevant in Gen ...

Discover the life and poetry of Mirza Ghalib, a legendary poet whose legacy continues to captivate hearts today.

As Dr Ayub Qadri wrote, John English, the collector of Bareilly, was the prime mover behind the society, albeit covertly. It was one of the most active organisations, with its own printing press and ...

Tanveer Anjum’s poetry challenges the boundaries of form and language, offering a bold new feminist poetic praxis.

Marked by a novel approach and presentation, Anisur Rahman’s ‘Essential Ghalib’ features 200 of the great poet’s verses in ...

The curious case of literary censorship in Urdu with special emphasis on the oeuvre of Mir Taqi Mir, one of the greatest ...

In celebration of Kuwait’s 64th National Day and 34th Liberation Day, Radio Kuwait Urdu Service hosted a special interview with internationally certified writer and record holder Mahammad Sami Shaik.

The Sahitya Akademi has announced the winners of its 2024 Translation Prize, recognizing 21 translators for their outstanding contributions. Winners include Anisur Rahman for the English translation ...

Dr Leah Veronese uncovers the version of Sonnet 116 tucked away in a poetry collection in Oxford. Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie tells the BBC's Emma Barnett about her experience of writer's block.

It is also found in medieval Dakhni literature. Ask anyone who knows Urdu to read Dakhni literature and chances are, they won’t know a good chunk of the words. This is because Marathi, Kannada, and ...