In the Urdu literary tradition, which he drew from heavily, it isn’t uncommon for writers’ letters to be published as literary, rather than archival, works. The letters are more than functional.

Urdu became a symbol of refined culture (tehzeeb), especially in North Indian cities like Lucknow, Delhi, and Hyderabad. Its poetic tradition, calligraphy (nastaliq script), and role in Bollywood ...

(HT_PRINT) The Supreme Court on April 15 upheld the use of Urdu on the signboards of a municipal council in Maharashtra, saying that Urdu and Marathi have the same status under the Constitution.

The Supreme Court rejected a plea by former councillor of Patur town, challenging the use of Urdu on the signboard of the municipal council of Patur. The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the use of ...

The Cicadas Chinese Calligraphy Club draws upon ancient tradition to write a new chapter at UCLA. Founded in 2021, the student-run organization provides a space for like-minded Bruins to develop ...

At the heart of Gaffar’s teaching is the Nastaliq script, an essential com-ponent of Urdu calligraphy. Mastering this script is no easy feat—it re-quires months of dedicated practice ...

One half of a team that brought a unique exhibition to Bradford has promised “a sense of wonder” for visitors as rare Qurans go on display.

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An exhibition exploring the similarities between boxing and calligraphy will open later ... a number of rare items from the Arabic and Urdu collections at the British Library.

The Calligraphy and Graphic Design Training Center at Idara-e-Adabiyat-e-Urdu, Hyderabad, stands as a testament to this enduring art form. Celebrating its golden jubilee this week, the center has ...

Then there are those who practise the many forms of Urdu calligraphy, and want to know more about what they are writing. Navin Kale, an entrepreneur and writer based in Versova, has been ...