This timeless shayari by iconic poet Ahmad Faraz encapsulates all that Urdu is and why it is the chosen language of love. These views were unanimously put forth by three distinguished women who ...

When Urdu journalism is celebrating 200 years of its existence, it seems to be perhaps the best opportunity to clear some myths and misconceptions about Urdu. Urdu was born and flourished in India.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the use of Urdu on the signboard of a municipal council building in Akola district of Maharashtra, saying that “language belongs to a community, to a region ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Replacing the Urdu script would do irreparable damage to the language and the links that it promotes with the exceptionally rich and complex culture of the subcontinent. To understand the threat ...

Naseeruddin Shah talked about how usage of Urdu language got changed in Hindi cinemas. He said nothing has changed for good, ‘satyanash ho gaya hai.' Naseeruddin Shah has starred in The Dirty ...

These evenings draw thousands of Urdu enthusiasts, vividly showcasing the thriving vitality of the language of love in this desert metropolis. Dubai, with its insatiable appetite for literary ...