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- by Azra Naqvi
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- 23 December 2024
From Horns to Crowns
Words are not merely inanimate objects; they possess their own essence and a life of their own, marked by a myriad of ups and downs. Within them lies a unique drama and a form of romance. Behind words, astonishing stories, traditions, and historical ...continue reading
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- by Azra Naqvi
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- 09 December 2024
The Essence of Urdu Language: A Reflection: ki aatī hai urdu zabāñ aate aate
The renowned Urdu poet Daagh Dehlvi, whose ghazals have been sung by numerous illustrious artists, says about Urdu language, in one of his much quoted shair ...continue reading
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- by Azra Naqvi
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- 19 November 2024
Understanding A Few Urdu Prefixes
In the formation of compound words in Urdu, the word that precedes is called saabiqa (سابقہ), or the prefix, while the word that follows is called laahiqa (لاحقہ), or the suffix ...continue reading
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- by Azra Naqvi
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- 28 October 2024
The Linguistic Legacy of Chess
The ancient Indian army comprised four elements: infantry, cavalry, elephants, and chariots. Because of this, the army was called "Chaturanga" (चतुरंग) in Sanskrit, meaning "the one with four organs, limbs, or parts." Chatur means "four," and Anga me ...continue reading
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- by Azra Naqvi
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- 16 October 2024
Journy through words and their origin
It is intriguing to follow how languages can have multiple layers of meaning and nuance, and how words can evolve over time to take on different connotations and associations ...continue reading
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- by Azra Naqvi
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- 28 September 2024
Verdure of vocabulary
The range of vivid colours that adorn the world are one of the many marvels of nature. All these colours not only beautify the world but they play a symbolic role as well. In every culture, certain concepts, beliefs, biases and taboos are associated ...continue reading
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- by Azra Naqvi
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- 19 September 2024
Words at the hems of history
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
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- by Atifa Haroon
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- 02 September 2024
From Persia to the Plate: The Story of Tamarind's Name
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
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- by Azra Naqvi
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- 20 August 2024
A Tapestry of Tradition: The Legacy of Indian Fabric Names
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
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- by Mohd Ahmad Jafri
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- 01 August 2024
Irfaan-e-Tasawwuf: Decoding the Mystical Glossary in Urdu
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
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