Talab
Talab means quest or hunger for something. The meaning of talab in Urdu can be compared to the word ‘Addiction’ in English. …
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Premchand – A Pen Name
Did you know that writer Premchand was born Dhanpat Rai (Master of wealth) and ‘Nawab Rai’ was the first pen …
Independence Day Special
As the evening drew closer we set the stage for yet another session of Mehfil. We decided to reflect on …
Mir Taqi Mir’s Faith
“Mir ke deen-o-mazhab ka poonchte kya ho un nay to kashka khaincha dair mein baitha kab ka tark Islam kiya” …
Bazm
Bazm means company, assembly, gathering of people a synonym of Bazm in urdu is “mehfil”. Bazm-e-itfaal = “Gathering of children” Bazm-e-duniya = it’s …
Khushwant Singh – “With Malice Towards One And All”
Did You Know – Khushwant Singh, the prominent Indian novelist and journalist, is one of the last remaining writers to …
Celebrate Independence Day With Mehfil@Prithvi
Mehfil@Prithvi yunan-o-misr-o-ruma sab mit gaye jahaan se ab tak magar hai baaqi naam-o-nishaan hamara Translation : In a world in …
Dikhai Diye Yun Ke Bekhud Kiya – Mir Taqi Mir
Poet Mir Taqi Mir was the leading Urdu poet of the 18th century, and remains arguably the foremost name in Urdu poetry often …
Subuk
Subuk – light /delicate Poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz has used this word beautifully in this poem “Subh-e- Azadi” (The Dawn …
Mirza Ghalib’s Tomb
Did you know that poet Mirza Ghalib’s tomb complex covers an area of 3,500 sq ft and is tucked away …
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