An example of how words evolve over time is your familiar attire, 'Pishvaaz,' پشواز which is now making waves in the world of fashion. If we trace the history of this word, we get a glimpse of the changing forms of language and culture. Pishvaaz is ...continue reading

Food stories are like the spice of life—always fascinating, whether they’re about how a dish travelled across the globe to land on a plate far from its origins or about the inventive (or accidental) chef who whipped up a mouth-watering masterpiece ...continue reading

The most distinctive feature of the fabrics produced in India is the beautiful and poetic names they have earned over the past couple of centuries. In this brief write-up, we will traverse the world of some of these fascinating names and traditions a ...continue reading

During this journey, we shall explore the meanings and usages of various mystic and Sufi terms employed in prose and poetry. We will also illustrate how a single word can embody multiple meanings. Another significant facet to accentuate in my intro ...continue reading

As modernity often leads us away from these exquisite expressions, we embark on a journey to revive and celebrate the forgotten splendor of Urdu's chromatic lexicon. This article is a tribute to the timeless beauty of these words, aiming to preserve ...continue reading

Fueled by your unwavering passion for the language, our latest article presents a lexicon dedicated to peace and harmony, encapsulated in a concise yet comprehensive piece. Join us as we delve into the ocean of amn pasand zaban (peace-loving language ...continue reading

Are you passionate about the intricacies of Urdu vocabulary? Do you delight in the nuances of Urdu language? As a regular visitor of Rekhta, your profound passion and dedication to the Urdu language are undeniably commendable. Inspired by your deep f ...continue reading

Are you someone who is often a part of enthusiastic conversations with Urdu speaking folks? If yes, then chances are that you must’ve heard the word ‘Qaabil’ at least a few times. The meanings of this word change according to the situations, and thu ...continue reading

The wave of elections has coloured all of our nation in shades of political awareness and knowledge. It is crucial for us, as responsible citizens to understand the importance of democracy and exercise our right to vote ...continue reading

Dear readers, toady we’re setting forth on a journey to explore Urdu words that took a detour on the linguistic highway, only to arrive at their intended destination ...continue reading