Urdu journalism is celebrating 200 years of its existence, it seems to be perhaps the best opportunity to clear some myths and misconceptions about Urdu.

Hover on the map below to find out how many Urdu-speakers live in your area. The state of New South Wales has the most number of Urdu-speakers, followed by Victoria. Here’s a breakdown of where ...

India’s top court upheld the use of Urdu on public signboards in Maharashtra, rejecting the notion that the language was alien to the country.. The Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that Urdu and ...

So languages—Urdu and Punjabi—are the only way I can reconnect to my ancestral roots and culture. Hindi is my Raj bhasha; these are my mother tongues. They connect me with my lineage, ...

Javed Akhtar challenges the misconception that Urdu is a Muslim language, emphasizing it's region-specific, not religion-specific. During an event, he ...

A Guide to Urdu - 10 facts, key phrases and the alphabet Urdu language facts Discover some surprising facts about Urdu, including how much it has in common with other languages.

The Mohammad Bin Rashid Library has acquired over 100 Urdu titles from Bazm-e-Urdu, reflecting the significant interest in the language, even among non-Urdu speakers. Among them is Dubai-based Devina ...