It became the language of the Ganga-Jamni Tehzeeb, a symbol of unity amidst diversity. For many, Urdu is more than just a language learnt at school; it’s the language spoken at home; the ...

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

The first session of the newly constituted Delhi Assembly commenced on Monday, with MLAs taking their oaths in six languages-Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Urdu, Maithili, and Punjabi-reflecting the ...

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

Thirty-five years after Uttar Pradesh (UP) adopted Urdu as its second official language, chief minister Yogi Adityanath’s speech in the state assembly has revived the contentious issue over the ...