This book comprises six writings, presented as dialogues and translations—four of which are in the form of conversations. Among these, two interviews (from 1978–1977) were conducted in person with Khalilur Rahman Azmi and Shahryar, while two significant dialogues—originally in English (with Milan Kundera) and Hindi (with Nirmal Verma)—have been rendered into Urdu. All four conversations delve deeply and thoughtfully into various literary genres and the questions and challenges surrounding them. Of the remaining two pieces, one is a notable preface by the renowned French writer and playwright Albert Camus, written in 1957, where he discusses the themes and stylistic approaches of his four celebrated plays. The other is a perceptive essay by the eminent historian Professor Mohibbul Hasan, shedding light on Babur’s life—his adventurous spirit, daily routines, and military strategies. Reading these pieces not only broadens the reader’s literary and historical understanding but also sharpens their insight and intellectual awareness. Anees Ashfaq, author of more than twenty-five books, is a poet, novelist, critic, translator, and short story writer. Though he has worked across multiple genres, his primary domain is literary criticism. He has published eight major critical collections, which engage with both classical and contemporary literature, including: 'urduGhazal mein Alaamat Nigari' (1995), 'Adab ki Batein' (1996), 'Bahas-o-Tanqeed' (2009), 'Ghazal ka Naya Alaamati Nizaam' (2011), 'Ghalib: Duniya-e-Ma'aani ka Mutala'a' (2022), 'Adab ki Batein' – Expanded Second Edition (2024), 'Seedhi Batein, Saada Mataalib' (2024), 'Dariya ke Rang: urduMarsiye ke ma'aanvi Jihaat' (2024). Although his critical essays began appearing in literary journals during his student years, it was the publication of 'UrduGhazal Mein Alaamat Nigari' that established him as a recognised voice in literary criticism. Anees Ashfaq is also the author of four well-received novels: 'Dukhiyaare' (2014), 'Khwaab Saraab' (2017), 'Parinaaz aur Parinday' (2018), and 'Haich' (2024). His short story collection 'Katbe Padhne Wale' (2015) and a poetry collection titled 'Ek Neza Khoon-e-Dil' (2019) have also been published. In addition, Anees Ashfaq has written biographical sketches, monographs, reportage, travelogues, and memoirs. His forthcoming book, 'Mere Ladakpan ka Lucknow', offers a nostalgic glimpse into his early years. He has been honoured with several prestigious literary awards, including the International Ghalib Award, the Iqbal Samman, the Sahityā Akademi Award, and many other distinguished accolades.

Published by Rekhta Publications this book tries to show the world from a child's perspective. Readers get to know about the many easily accessible curiosities that arise in a child's mind through the novel's main character, 9-year-old Gibran. Many times the questions arising in his mind and the events happening in his life arouse the reader's emotions and the reader gets connected with that little boy. Novel Nigar Mohsin Khan has been writing fiction for many decades as a representative and accomplished writer of urdufiction. Along with good stories, he has also written a lot for children. Afsana Zohra: Before this novel, it was read as Shahkar Afsana of Mohsin Khan. This story was liked so much that Omar Memon, satisfied with the acceptance of this story, translated it into English. Mohsin Khan represents the verbal etiquette of Lucknow. Maintaining cleanliness and simplicity in language is their specialty. those traditions

मोई'द रशीदी हमारे अह्द के ताज़ा-फ़िक्र शाइ'र हैं| उनका जन्म 1988 में काँकीनारा (नॉर्थ कोलकाता) में हुआ| 2013 में उन्हें साहित्य अकादमी (दिल्ली) द्वारा युवा लेखक के लिए राष्ट्रीय पुरस्कार से सम्मानित किया गया| उन्होंने "जदीद ग़ज़ल की शे'रियात" पर पीएचडी की उपाधि प्राप्त की है| फ़िलहाल, वो उर्दू विभाग, अ'लीगढ़ मुस्लिम विश्विद्यालय में असिस्टेंट प्रोफ़ेसर हैं|

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This is a captivating collection of short stories that weaves together the complexities of human emotions, relationships, and the intricate dance between dreams and reality. Each story offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people, facing extraordinary circumstances, from fleeting moments of joy to life-changing decisions. The author takes readers on a journey through diverse settings, exploring themes of love, loss, hope, and the quiet struggles that define our existence. With vivid characters and poignant narratives, these stories delve into the heart of what it means to be human, leaving readers reflecting on their own lives and the world around them.

Ek Tarha Ka Pagalpan (A Sort of Madness) This is the sixth novel by Sahitya Akademi Award winner urdunovelist Rahman Abbas, set in the coastal region of Konkan (Maharashtra state), covering an era of 1970 to 1990. The novel tells the tale of an illicit love story that links the turmoil and socio-political situation of the region through a curse uttered in an imaginary village, Kaamruth, in the vicinity of the Mohenjo-Daro, the Indus Valley Civilization. It discusses the lives of people living in a forest near the Arabian Sea and how it was affected by the various emerging ideologies in the last decades of the twentieth century. Rahman Abbas (1972) is an urdunovelist and the winner of India’s highest literary award the Sahitya Akademi Award for the year 2018 on his fourth novel ‘Rohzin’. He has also won four State Academy Awards. He writes in urduand English. He is the author of 10 books including 6 novels. He lives in Mumbai. Rahman is the author of ten books, including six novels, Nakhalistan Ki Talash (The Search of an Oasis, 2004), Ek Mamnua Muhabbat Ki Kahani (A Forbidden Love Story, 2009), Khuda Ke Saaye Mein Ankh Micholi (Hide and Seek in the Shadow of God, 2011) Rohzin (The Melancholy of the Soul, 2016), Zindeeq (The Apostate, 2021) and Ek Tarha Ka Pagalpan, (A Sort of Madness, 2023) Rohzin, has been translated into German, English, and Hindi. The German translation was discussed in Switzerland as part of ‘The Days of Indian Literature’ in February 2018, and in May-June 2018 Rahman toured various cities in Germany to discuss the novel with readers. The novel has also received the prestigious LitProm Grant managed by the Swiss and German governments. The Penguin India Random House published Rohzin in English in May 2022 and the novel was shortlisted for the JCB Prize.

This novel is a journey from the ancient to the modern, in which the lines of the new civilization are also presented along with the ever-changing traditions.

Marg-e-Dawaam is a thought-provoking Urdu work by Siddique Aalam that explores the depths of human emotions, existence, and life's journey through powerful expression and literary elegance. Published by Rekhta Foundation, this book reflects the richness of Urdu literature with meaningful themes, poetic sensitivity, and impactful narration. The title itself, meaning “The Path of Eternity,” symbolises a philosophical and emotional journey that connects readers with ideas of love, loss, time, and spiritual reflection. Written in a graceful Urdu style, Marg-e-Dawaam appeals to readers who appreciate classic literary depth and contemporary thought blended together. This edition by Rekhta Publication is carefully designed for Urdu literature lovers, making it a valuable addition to personal collections and reading libraries.

The novel is a narrative of burning events that have inflicted pain on humanity. The existential and social problems of human life in independent India are brought to the fore in this novel in great detail. The struggle for identity and the individual's struggle are an important part of the story. While reading the novel, one feels as if one is hearing the story of the suffering people in their own words.

Instead of limiting poetry to the mere expression of heartfelt emotions, Fahmi Badayuni has made it an object of mental exercise. This book is a collection of his poetry, including some of his recent ghazals. Zamaan Sher Khan, or Puttan Khan, was born on 4 January 1952 in the town of Bisauli in Badaun district and is best known as Fahmi Badayuni. Necessity brought him to the job of an accountant at a young age. When fate turned him away from the job, his interest in Maths and Science opened the doors of coaching classes. He was interested in Shayari and its criticism from a very young age. Around 1980, he started publishing his poetry in some magazines. Till then, two of his poetry collections, “Panchvi Samt” and “Dastaken Nigahon Ki” had been published.

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Saleem Mohiuddin hails from the land of saints and seers — Tangabad (Deccan) — where he was born on February 23, 1963, in the culturally rich region of Parbhani. His poetic temperament carries a certain depth and complexity. His work reflects not only poetic subtleties and aesthetics but also a keen awareness of the breakdown of human relationships and the decline of values. His first collection of poetry, titled "Wabasta", was published long ago. Since then, several of his prose works have also been published. Now, after nearly twenty-five years, his second collection of poetry is in your hands.

अहमद मुश्ताक़ की ग़ज़लों में नाजुकी, बारीकियाँ और जुनून की तीव्रता बहुलता से देखने को मिलती हैं। प्रस्तुत किताब में अहमद मुश्ताक़ की चुनिन्दा रचनाओं का संकलन है| यह किताब उर्दू लिपि में प्रकाशित हुई है और पाठकों के बीच ख़ूब पसंद की गई है|

For the people of Lucknow and those who admire its culture, if there is any place they long to see, besides the holy sites, it is 'Lucknow.' The same Lucknow where simply strolling through markets and promenades is enough to instill the values of culture and inclusivity. The same Lucknow that was the standard of eloquence and oratory. The same Lucknow that was a beacon for language and colloquialism. The same Lucknow that was home to civilization and sophistication. As one of its admirers said : “go milii jannat bhi rehne ko bajaay Lucknow chaunk uthtaa hoon main hardam keh ke haay Lucknow.” Even when I get heaven to live in instead of Lucknow, I get startled every moment, exclaiming, 'Ah, Lucknow!') If you would like to learn about Lucknowi culture, history, social life, language, and rituals, or if you are curious about the lives of its famous rulers and nobles, then the book "Dastaan-e-Lucknow," written by the distinguished scholar and intellectual Syed Mohammad Baqar Shams, is a must-read! About the Author Maulana Baqar Shams’s is from the lineage of Khandan-e-Ijtihad, Lucknow. He was born in Jaunpur, India, on the 10th of August 1909 and passed away in Karachi, Pakistan, on the 6th of January 2007. He earned a Dabeer-e-Kamil (Masters-in-Writing) from Lucknow University and studied medicine at Munmba-e-Tib College Lucknow. Maulana was proficient in Urdu, Persian, and Arabic and was also familiar with Hebrew and English. Shams Sahib Qibla started poetry in 1923 at the age of 14 and literary articles and essays in 1926 at the age of 17. For a prolonged period in India and then in Pakistan, he was engaged in research, criticism, creation, composition, compilation, and reforms in the fields of education, literature, poetry, and oration. Additionally, he also had a passion for medicine and hunting. Amongst his published literary works: History of Lucknow; Youth of Lucknow; Language of Lucknow; Poetry of Lucknow; Civilization of Lucknow; Philosophy of Khayyam; Wisdom of Poetry; History of urduLanguage; Five Methods; Writings of Color; Critical Discussions; Failure of Mirror; Versified Pearl; Selections of Diwan-e-Javed; and Signs of Sun received several accolades. His book "Philosophy of Khayyam," which was published in 1937 by Sarfaraz Press Lucknow, was included in the syllabus of the Bachelor of Arts and Dabir-e-Kamil (Masters-in-Writing) of Lucknow University for an extended period. Maulana Baqar Shams was the companion and associate of many illustrious scholars of literature, among whom Mirza Muhammad Hadi Ruswa, Mirza Muhammad Hadi Aziz, Josh Malihabadi, Professor Masood Hasan Adeeb, Mirza Jafar Ali Khan Assar, Maulana Ali Naqi (Naqan Sahib Qibla), Dr. Ahsan Farooqui, Niaz Fatehpuri, Hazrat Safi Lakhnavi, Hazrat Aziz Lakhnavi, Nadim Sitapuri, Mushfiq Khawaja, Dr. Shaukat Sabzwari, Arzoo Lakhnavi, Mirza Kazim Hussain Mehshar, Sahir Lakhnavi, and Hussain Anjum are included.

The present book, "Khvaab se Ziyaada", is a collection of Urdu Poetry (Ghazals & Nazms) by the famous poet Basir Sultan Kazmi. His ghazals are distinguished by their craftsmanship, elegance and lyrical imagery. They also explore the theme of dislocation and show intense feelings towards their native place. They are rooted in the richness of Urdu tradition, but also look outwards to world literature.

Ghazaliyat-e-Zamin (Ghazals by Zamin) consists of works by her father, Professor S.M. Zamin Ali, that she published after his death. Professor Ali was the founder and head of the urduDepartment at Allahabad University and an illustrious poet, author, thought leader and educator. "An accomplished author, Begum Fatima Hasan (1940-1998), published six books in addition to numerous works broadcast as urduprogramming by All India Radio, Lucknow and published in popular urdumagazines. These collected works include three books of short stories: Chauthaa Shauhar (The Fourth Husband), Awaraa Bagule (Wanderer Egrets), and Gul-o-Khar (Flowers & Thorns) as well as a book of stories for children, Qabaili Kahaniyan (Tribal Tales). Two of her books, Ghazaliyat-e-Zamin (Ghazals by Zamin) and Majmua-e-Qasaid-o-Salaam (Anthology of Odes and Blessings) consist of works by her father, Professor S.M. Zamin Ali, that she published after his death. "

The poems in this book are lively and melodious, yet free. The language is simple. This book has a lot to say that touches readers' hearts. This attitude of exploring new themes and presenting them in a new way guarantees the bright future of this kind of poetry. Dr Abdullah belongs to an honourable family of Azamgarh. He started his educational journey at Shibli National College, Azamgarh. He then received his B.Sc. & M.Sc. degrees from Aligarh Muslim University and served as a lecturer in the departments of Mathematics and Statistics. He also has a PhD in M.S. and Biostatistics from SUNY Buffalo and George Washington University.

"Mass Media Aur Sahafat" Embark on a captivating journey into the realm of Urdu media with "Mass Media Aur Sahafat." This book serves as a comprehensive guide, meticulously crafted to provide a profound understanding of the intricacies and dynamics shaping Urdu media.

The exquisite journey of love passes through numerous twists and turns, bringing different experiences to each individual. In Urdu poetry, poets have penned down these diverse experiences in rhyme with a sheer eloquence that aptly expresses the exceptional bond between the lover and the beloved. Meer, Ghalib, Momin, Dagh, Faiz, and hundreds of Urdu poets have given voice to the emotions of lovers going through stages such as longing, interplay, loving, possessiveness, rivalry, separation, breaking up, and frenzy. This eloquence makes every reader share this thought, as was inimitably expressed by Mirza Ghalib: Dekhna taqreer ki lazzat ki jo us ne kahaa Maine ye jaanaa ki goyaa ye bhi mere dil men hai ‘Love Longing Loss in Urdu Poetry’ narrates the enchanting tale of this journey, capturing the subtle nuances and beauty of Urdu poetry with all its grace. Also, this book is available in Hindi and Urdu Languages with the title "Hazaar Daastaan-e-Ishq".

This is a captivating collection of short stories that weaves together the complexities of human emotions, relationships, and the intricate dance between dreams and reality. Each story offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people, facing extraordinary circumstances, from fleeting moments of joy to life-changing decisions. The author takes readers on a journey through diverse settings, exploring themes of love, loss, hope, and the quiet struggles that define our existence. With vivid characters and poignant narratives, these stories delve into the heart of what it means to be human, leaving readers reflecting on their own lives and the world around them.