Language is a Developmental, social and cultural phenomenon. When Urdu started its literary journey, writing also treasured it and today we are proud of the great collection of Urdu books. Urdu lovers have also done a remarkable job in writing books on various topics and in conveying the standard writings to the Urdu circles by giving them solid ink. This book although written in English, is one such masterpiece by Krishna S. Dhir. However, it clearly reflects the love of the writer for the Urdu language and its literature. The beginning of this book is an excellent illustration of how the various apabhransha of South Asia interacted with Perso-Arabic and European languages, to give rise to various languages, including Urdu and how they grew up through the time of the Mughals and the British. How all the major religions of the world originated in the Asian continent and the observation of Sufis are highlighted in the second chapter of this book. The role of social and economic institutions and traditions in the evolution of Urdu has been shed light upon. Krishna S. Dhir has painstakingly elaborated upon the protest literature and extensively quoted Mir, Ghalib, Daagh Dehlvi, Sahir Ludhianvi, Faiz Ahmad, Ahmad Fraz and other poets to prove how Urdu poetry has been used to protest against siege, raids, imprisonment, imperialism and colonisation, and to express love and peace. Finally, the writer explores how Urdu is deployed by the diaspora that uses it.

Urdu Poetry & Epistemology – Volume II celebrates the enduring beauty and depth of Urdu literature, captivating the heart of the reader. This work pays homage to the divine craftsmanship of words and poetry, showcasing how Urdu continues to carve new paths into the future, resonating with souls far and wide. The writings of the esteemed Sayed Athar Husain Naqvi serve as a testament to Urdu’s rich heritage, compelling readers to acknowledge the language’s origins and its poignant journey through time. Although it is often mourned for its perceived decline in its birthplace, Urdu finds a vibrant resurgence amidst its trials. Drawing inspiration from the historical currents of the Euphrates, it finds a new home among the diaspora in Europe, flourishing particularly on the fertile cultural grounds of London. In this new era, Rajab Ali Beg Saroor breathes life into Urdu with his pen. His work, infused with innovation and wonder, creates a mesmerizing universe of words, where magic and reality blend seamlessly, offering a testament to the language’s adaptability and enduring charm. London, celebrated as a melting pot of cultures, plays a crucial role in embracing Urdu and other languages, providing them with a platform to thrive and enchant anew. This book is not only a tribute to Urdu poetry’s illustrious past but also a beacon of hope for its flourishing future, inviting readers to delve into its harmonious and enchanting world.

Travis Zadeh revives the work of the thirteenth-century Persian scholar Qazwīnī, whose Wonders and Rarities was for centuries one of the most influential natural histories in the world. Inviting us to embrace anew Qazwīnī’s rationalized study of nature and magic, Zadeh dramatically revises the place of wonder in the history of Islamic thought.

Art, politics and dissent provides a counter history to conventional accounts of American art.. Close historical examinations of particular events in Los Angeles and New York in the 1960s are interwoven with discussion of the location of these events, normally marginalised or overlooked, in the history of cultural politics in the United States during the postwar period.. This book is based on detailed and new research from a range of sources including the alternative press, such as the Los Angeles Free Press; public and private archives; interviews and oral histories.. Interdisciplinary in approach, it adds substantially to recent innovative research and teaching approaches in art history and other related disciplines.. Provides essential case studies for taught courses; scholarly debate and general cross-disciplinary readership.

对许多中国人而言，一提起巴基斯坦，就会自然而然地想到“老巴”、“铁杆儿”这样亲切的称呼。的确，中巴友谊脍炙人口、深入人心。两国之间建立了全天候友谊，开展了全方位合作，是不折不扣的好朋友、好邻居、好伙伴、好兄弟。中巴友好深植于两国民众心中，融入了人们的血脉，成为属于两国最广大人民的宝贵精神财富。该文集的作者都是曾长期从事中巴友好交往的资深外交官和各界知名人士，他们通过自己的亲身经历，从不同角度生动回顾了自己和巴基斯坦各界民众的真挚友谊，讲述了中巴两国和两国人民的不解之缘。这些故事或娓娓道来，或以小见大，或激情洋溢，或严谨庄重，朴素中透露出真情，平凡中蕴含着深刻，唱响了中巴友好深入人心、历久弥坚的主旋律。这些故事如同盏盏明灯、涓涓细流，将照亮中巴友好的未来，汇成中巴友好的长河。 For the Chinese people, Pakistan evokes a most cordial response as an “old friend” or “cast-iron ally.” This friendship has won universal praise and enjoys popular public support on both sides. The two countries have developed all-weather friendship and all-dimensional cooperation. They are good friends, neighbors, partners and brothers. The friendship between China and Pakistan has been rooted in the hearts of the two peoples and flows in their veins, becoming a precious spiritual treasure of most people. This book contains stories written by veteran diplomats and celebrities who have long been engaged in friendship and exchanges between China and Pakistan. They tell their own stories from different angles to discuss their sincere friendship with people from all walks of life and narrate the close relationship between the two countries and their peoples. These stories are told in a straightforward or commonplace way, passionately or solemnly. In them, true feelings are disclosed, of both simplicity and profundity embedded in ordinary life. They sing loudly a song of friendship between China and Pakistan that has won widespread support through the generations. These stories will illuminate the future of friendship life like bright lights and converge into the river of friendship like running brooks.

This book sheds light on the complex relationship between Hindi and Urdu. Through a detailed reading of a representative set of 20th century short stories in both languages, the author leads the reader towards a clear definition of the differences between Hindi and Urdu. The full translations of the stories have been extensively annotated to point out the details in which the Hindi and Urdu versions differ. An overview of early and contemporary Hindi/Urdu and Hindustani grammars and language teaching textbooks demonstrates the problems of correctly naming and identifying the two languages. This book now offers a detailed and systematic database of syntactic, morphological and semantic differences between the selected Hindi and Urdu stories. A useful tool for all scholars of modern Hindi/Urdu fiction, (socio-)linguistics, history or social sciences.