Farhang-e-Talaffuz tried to standardise Urdu pronunciation, but not everyone agreed with Haqqee’s approach
David Waterman’s essays reveal how stories shape memory, identity and historical truth
Ngugi Thiong defied empire and language, and in doing so, reshaped the literary and political imagination of a continent
Sidra Sheikh’s sequel dives deeper into cosmic chaos
Dr Yasmin Amarsi’s story is one of grit, reform and quiet revolution in Pakistan’s healthcare system
A quiet, deeply personal reflection on the human spirit
The film stories by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas exposed the fault lines of glamour, class and creative conscience in post-independence India
The roots of ignorance often lie hidden in a society’s most confident assertions
Mudassar Bashir’s latest Punjabi novel blends history and loss
Aleem’s posthumous collection holds his lyrical despair, quiet rebellion and longing for recognition