The beginnings of Urdu writings…
Did You Know – The first book in Urdu is known to be Sabras (سب رس), written in 1635-36 by …
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The Sialkot Connection
Did You Know – the great poet, philosopher and politician Sir Muhammad Iqbal, also known as Allama Iqbal (born on …
Ghalib Institute
Did you know that there is an Institute in Delhi, India called the Ghalib Institute dedicated only to Mirza Ghalib’s …
Lenin Peace Prize to Faiz
Did you know that poet Faiz Amed Faiz was the first Asian poet to be awarded the Lenin Peace Prize, …
Faiz Ahmed Faiz’s Imprisonment
Did you know that poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz was charged with complicity in a failed coup attempt known as the …
Ghalib In A DesertFul of Roses
Did you know about a desertful of roses? This project created by Frances. W. Pritchett from Columbia University begins in …
Do Chashmi He
Did You Know – ‘Do chashmi he’ (a variation of the Urdu letter choti ‘he”) is a wonderful tool in …
Firaq Gorakhpuri urf…
Did You Know – Firaq Gorakhpuri’s real name was Raghupati Sahay. He was born into a Hindu Kayasth family in …
Ghalib’s Children
Did you know that renowned poet Mirza Ghalib had seven children. But sadly none of them survived. This pain has …
Mirza Ghalib’s Birth Place
Did you know that poet Mirza Ghalib was born in Kala Mahal in Agra at the end of 18th century …
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