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.

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.

The novel tells the story of Heera, a 14-year-old girl from Bihar, who faces the threat of being forced into prostitution due to poverty and helplessness. But when she learns kung fu (martial arts), she finds the strength to fight for her life and her dreams. This book is a powerful tale of girls’ freedom, courage, and hope. Ruchira Gupta was born on January 7, 1964, in Kolkata, India. She is an international journalist, social activist, and the founder of Apne Aap Women Worldwide, an organization that works to protect women and girls from human trafficking and sexual exploitation. I Kick and I Fly is Ruchira Gupta’s debut novel, which has been translated into urduby Ahsan Ayyubi under the title “Phool Nahin Chingaari Hoon”.

Ismat Chughtai’s new short story collection, “Kanyadaan: Ismat Chughtai”, published by Rekhta Publications, comprises a selection of her well-known stories along with new and previously unpublished short stories. The collection includes notable stories such as “Jaal”, “Chhui-Mui”, “Do Haath”, “Lihaaf”, “Kanyadaan”, “Zehr Ka Pyala”, “Ghoonghat”, “Charpai”, “Kaamchor”, “Kaisi Biwi Kaisa Shohar”, and “Chhoti Aapa”. These stories vividly depict women’s emotions, the suffocation of social constraints, and their defiance against them, making this collection highly worth reading. Famed for her novel “Tedhi Lakeer” and short story “Lihaaf”, Ismat Chughtai was one of Urdu literature’s most prominent fiction writers, novelists, and playwrights. She was born on August 21, 1915, in Badayun (Uttar Pradesh). Chughtai portrayed women’s lives, emotions, and societal restrictions with bold realism. Associated with the Progressive Writers’ Movement, her writings gave women in Urdu literature a new identity and voice. She passed away on October 24, 1991.

“Mor-Pankhi” is the second collection of short stories by the renowned fiction writer Javed Siddiqui, in which the many colours of life are portrayed with remarkable beauty. The stories in this book are not only engaging but also feature characters who feel vividly alive and close to reality. Set against the backdrop of a village like Chhota Syedpura, the author depicts, with great simplicity and impact, the harmony, tolerance, and unity among people of different sects and beliefs. This collection takes the reader back to beautiful memories of the past, when people from different walks of life lived together in mutual respect, sharing a spirit of love and acceptance. Javed Siddiqui’s storytelling style is captivating and graceful, holding the reader’s attention from beginning to end. “Mor-Pankhi” is a refined and valuable addition to Urdu literature, appealing not only to literary enthusiasts but also to general readers.

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.

Ghazaliyat-e-Zamin (Ghazals by Zamin) comprises works by her father, Professor S.M. Zamin Ali, which she published after his death. Professor Ali was the founder and head of the Urdu Department 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 Urdu programming by All India Radio, Lucknow and published in popular Urdu magazines. 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 children's stories, 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. "

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.

Ek Tarha Ka Pagalpan (A Sort of Madness) is the sixth novel by Sahitya Akademi Award-winning Urdu novelist Rahman Abbas, set in the coastal region of Konkan (Maharashtra state) and covering the era from 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 the imaginary village of Kaamruth, in the vicinity of Mohenjo-daro, the Indus Valley Civilisation. It discusses the lives of people living in a forest near the Arabian Sea and how their lives were affected by the various emerging ideologies in the last decades of the twentieth century. Rahman Abbas (1972) is an Urdu novelist and the winner of India’s highest literary award, the Sahitya Akademi Award for the year 2018, for his fourth novel ‘Rohzin’. He has also won four State Academy Awards. He writes in Urdu and 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. Penguin India Random House published Rohzin in English in May 2022, and the novel was shortlisted for the JCB Prize.

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

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".

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|

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.

प्रस्तुत किताब में प्रसिद्ध उर्दू शाइर मुज़्तर ख़ैराबादी का चुनिन्दा कलाम संकलित है। यह किताब देवनागरी और उर्दू लिपि में प्रकाशित हुई है और पाठकों के बीच ख़ूब पसंद की गई है|

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.

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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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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 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.