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Linguistic and cultural ties between Sanskrit and Urdu are robust, says Ishtiaque Ahmed
Hyderabad: The linguistic and cultural ties between Sanskrit and Urdu are deeply rooted and significant, said Prof. Ishtiaque Ahmed, Registrar, Maulana Azad National Urdu University’ He was speaking at the inaugural session…
- Hyderabad
Idara-e-Adabiyat-e-Urdu evolves into digital archive from its dusty shelves in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The Idara-e-Adabiyat-e-Urdu has always been the favourite haunt of students and research scholars. Not just from Hyderabad, academics from across India would land here to pore over rare books. Foreign nationals also…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Lamakaan’s 14th anniversary to feature Rekhta’s journey with Urdu
Hyderabad: Lamakaan, an open cultural space in Hyderabad, will celebrate its 14th annual festival fromMarch 1 to 3 on its premises located at Banjara Hills. The place will host a range of…
- India
Gulzar, Sanskrit scholar Rambhadracharya selected for Jnanpith Award
New Delhi: Renowned Urdu poet Gulzar and Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Rambhadracharya have been named the recipients of the 58th Jnanpith Award, the Jnanpith selection committee announced on Saturday. Gulzar is known for…
- Middle East
Jashn-e-Rekhta in Dubai: Date, tickets & more
The much-anticipated Jashn-e-Rekhta, one of the world’s largest Urdu language, literature and cultural festivals, is all set to take place in Dubai for the first time. The celebrated festival, which has been…
- Opinions
Bridging gap between Telugu, Urdu–Murthy Mehak wishes to heal religious and cultural wounds
Hyderabad: A glance at the book shows that it is no ordinary compilation of stories. It is a vibrant tapestry woven with threads of cultural understanding. The endeavor emerges not merely as…
- Bangalore
Karnataka: Govt to organise Mushaira on Dasara, BJP says Urdu used for appeasement
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has decided to organise Urdu Kavi Goosti (Mushaira) as part of the festival Dasara in the state. However, the Karnataka BJP has slammed Congress for “imposing” the Urdu…
- Telangana
Telangana Urdu Academy announces awards for 2022 literary works
Hyderabad: The Telangana Urdu Academy, led by its president Mohammad Khawaja Mujeebuddin, has unveiled its plans to confer prestigious awards on Urdu poets, writers, and literary figures in the state for the…
- Telangana
Telangana: Delay in prize money for ‘Best Urdu Teachers Awards’ raises concerns
Hyderabad: The Telangana Urdu Academy, has recently honored 214 teachers with the Best Teacher Award for their outstanding performance over the last three years, presenting each with prize cheques of Rs 25,000.…
- India
‘The Urdu Poetry Project’ and the semantics of composite culture
New Delhi: With roots in Uttar Pradesh, both these Delhi-based artists come from families whose values can be traced back to the Ganga Jamuni tehzeeb. Growing up during the 1990s, visual artist…
- Featured News
Impressive results emerge from Urdu teaching initiative of Abid Ali Khan Educational Trust
Hyderabad:Main to paida huee Bharat mein mohabbat ke liyeSab ba-ratte hain magar apni zaroorat ke liyeJab bhi aata hai election tho maiN yaad aati huNWarna phir sab ke damagon se nikal jaati…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Over 87,000 candidates appear in Siasat’s Urdu exams
Hyderabad: A remarkable total of 87,538 candidates took part in the Urdu Dani, Urdu Zaban Dani, and Urdu Insha exams. These exams were conducted across 479 examination centers in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh,…
- Telangana
Controversy over multipurpose health assistant exam language, Urdu ignored
Hyderabad: The Medical and Health Services Recruitment Board of the Telangana government has recently released a press notification detailing the recruitment process for 1931 positions of Multipurpose Health Assistant (Women). The announcement…
- India
Role of Urdu poets in freedom struggle cannot be forgotten: Professor Abu Bakr Ibad
Kargil: An online extension sermon was organized in the Department of Urdu of the University of Ladakh’s Kargil Campus on Saturday. It was organised under the patronage of the Rector of the…