At first glance, the word harf (حرف) in Urdu seems simple. It means a single letter of the alphabet. Its plural, hurūf ( ...continue reading

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Where language, love, and soul meet in Urdu’s words for the hear ...continue reading

The monsoon told through Sanskrit, Persian, and Urd ...continue reading

You must have heard the two common Urdu words for eyeglasses — chashma (chashmā) and ainak (‘ainak). And perhaps you als ...continue reading

August 15th, India’s Independence Day, is celebrated with grandeur and heartfelt pride. The Urdu language holds a profou ...continue reading

The moment you hear the word “Fasl,” don’t the images of lush green fields, the golden shimmer of ripening crops, and th ...continue reading

Today, let me introduce you to a word that at times bows down in humility, at times appears in sacred rituals, and often ...continue reading

Ever come across a word that can walk you into a royal court, summon you before a head constable, charm you with collec ...continue reading

Over time, not only have fashion trends changed, but the words used for different garments have also undergone fascinati ...continue reading