Still, there are a large number of purely Turkish-origin words that have found their way into Urdu and are in use in Urdu since long. Interestingly, some Turkish words were borrowed by Persian and ...

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday conducted multiple searches in Gujarat as part of a money laundering investigation linked to alleged financial irregularities in certain Waqf properties in the ...

The 62nd death anniversary of renowned poet, writer and humorist Shaukat Thanvi was observed on Sunday. Born in 1904, Shaukat Thanvi was known for his wit, humor, and unique writing style that left a ...

Javed Siddiqui's journey from journalism to creative writing, working with legends like Satyajit Ray and Yash Chopra.

There are dozens of books on the Bhopal Gas Tragedy. Most of them have cited, directly or indirectly, the history of the city ...

The Hindustani classical exponent on singing the poetry of Amir Khusrau and singing playback for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ...

It’s that time of the year again, when notwithstanding the heat of the Chithirai month, thousands flock to Madurai to witness ...

Like his songs, Kishore Kumar's life was a perfect harmony of madness and melody, able to make you laugh and cry within ...

Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Pakistan’s envoy to the UAE, lauded the author’s passion for history, calling the book a reflection of Dr. Bhutta’s deep appreciation for language, culture, and ...

Founded by Muhammad Amar Mirza, BeDaie has reached Muslim communities in locations such as New York, Pennsylvania and New ...

We are used to Khushwant Singh type of stories. I wanted to collect first person accounts of those who lived their daily ...

Banu Mushtaq’s Heart Lamp, translated by Deepa Bhasthi, is shortlisted for the 2025 International Booker Prize—marking a ...