Edited and translated into English by writer, literary historian, and translator Dr. Rakhshanda Jalil, the book brings together 16 Urdu short stories written by non-Muslim writers.

An anthology of Urdu short stories attempts to bust stereotypes around who writes in Urdu, and for whom. Editor Rakhshanda ...

From mushairas to multimedia showcases, Shaam-e-Rekhta brings fresh relevance to Urdu’s poetic legacy to resonate across ...

Explore the profound ways Urdu captures the complexities of loss, offering solace and understanding beyond words By Hibban ...

Once India’s common language, Urdu is now boxed as Muslim identity. Dr Rakhshanda Jalil’s anthology reclaims it as India’s shared, many-voiced, culturally composite inheritance.