No doubt, Fasana-i-Ajaaib is Rajab Ali Baig Suroor’s (1785/86-1869) magnum opus giving him a lasting recognition, but Suroor’s contribution towards Urdu literature is somewhat outshone by popularity ...

A WIDESPREAD misconception about letter-writing in Urdu is that Ghalib pioneered it. But the fact is Ghalib began writing letters in Urdu in late 1840s and Urdu’s earliest letter traced so far is one ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Every writer, like every immigrant, lives in an imaginary homeland, a dream-world — the one attempts to realise ...

All candidates appearing for the UPSC IAS Civil Services Main Written Exam are required to write 2 papers on an optional subject. Candidates can choose from a list of 49 optional subjects provided by ...