A tribute to Mirza Ghalib on his birthday on December 27.
Tag: urdu poetry
Learning Urdu in a Hindu Household
The number of people learning Urdu has been on the decline for the past few years. Here's why I decided to learn it.
The Mazhab of Art: Must Language Have a Religion Too?
Why a two-day Hindustani writing workshop in Jaipur was cancelled.
‘We Have Witnessed’: A Tribute to ‘Hum Dekhenge’
A poet’s take on the tyranny of oppression, inspired by Faiz Ahmad Faiz.
Why the Urdu Language Is Fading Away From Bollywood
The number of people speaking Urdu and those interested in learning the language has decreased, and this has, in turn, impacted the entertainment industry as well.
From Dusty Books to Glowing Screens – How Urdu Got a Digital Revival
Sites like Rekhta and online communities like Kaafiya are bringing Urdu out of the shadows and making it accessible through