news about Urdu
Jun 28, 2019 18:02
Kaifi Azmi: Poems\/Nazms is a rich mix of academic, formal, tonal, poetic and representational translations into English of the eminent Urdu poet’s work read more
Jun 28, 2019 17:19
Influenced by ancient and medieval texts, Hindi and Urdu writers drew on the magic of the rains to express themselves read more
Jun 21, 2019 20:55
The emerald isle, ghazals and Urdu poetry and a corporate battle all feature in this week’s list of good reads read more
Jun 21, 2019 18:31
In Mirza Waheed’s new novel a physician grapples with dark memories and the guilt that overwhelms him read more
Jun 17, 2019 23:59
A video of three cricketers puffing away at Three Sixty has gone viral on Pakistani social media and this predominantly Pakistani neighbourhood is not happy about it. read more
Jun 14, 2019 21:58
Every time it rains, I’m filled with questions. Here are some answers… read more
Jun 11, 2019 18:46
The court of special NIA judge K M Dave said the fine amount submitted by the convict, businessman Birju Salla, will be distributed among the crew members and passengers on board the affected plane. read more
Jun 10, 2019 07:54
The caravan of languages will continue to move forward; we don’t need politicians to guide us . read more
May 31, 2019 03:18
The Iftar is organised each year by the Urdu department which comes under the ministry of art,culture and tourism. The ministry comes under deputy chief Manish Sisodia. read more
May 24, 2019 22:02
A story of romance, heartbreak and aspirations, Abdulllah Khan’s debut novel is also an ode to the city read more
May 18, 2019 13:15
Hollywood is set to release a new Will Smith-starrer Aladdin movie. But the Arabian Nights story, about a boy and his magic lamp, has a long history of film and TV adaptations in India read more
Apr 05, 2019 17:52
A new biography states that Shahryar’s work as a film lyricist harmed his image of being a serious poet read more
Mar 27, 2019 17:29
At an award function last night, Alia wore a red embroidered saree reminiscent of Sabyasachi’s Spring Summer 2019 collection. read more
Mar 20, 2019 22:16
The National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language (NCPUL) is an autonomous body under the ministry of human resource development (HRD). The artistes it has reportedly shortlisted to carry the banner of Urdu are: Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan and Katrina... read more
Mar 19, 2019 11:35
Twitter has criticised plans to rope in Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif to promote the Urdu language. Check out Twitter reactions here. read more