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) 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. "

"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. "

This book is a collection of fascinating stories that beautifully portray human emotions, relationships, and the delicate bond between dreams and reality. Each story reflects glimpses of ordinary people’s lives, who at times go through extraordinary circumstances—sometimes in fleeting moments of joy, and at other times in life-changing decisions. Through these stories, Fatima Hasan takes the reader on a journey across different places and atmospheres, where love, sorrow, and the quiet struggle of hope can be felt. The characters and their experiences are so compelling that, after reading, one is prompted to reflect upon their own life and the world around them. Begum Fatima Hasan (1940–1998) was a renowned writer. She authored six books, and much of her work was broadcast on All India Radio, Lucknow, through urduprograms, as well as published in prominent urdumagazines. Among her writings, three collections of stories stand out: Chautha Shauhar, Awara Bagoole, and Gul-o-Khaar. In addition, she also wrote a book for children titled Qabaili Kahaniyan. She took the initiative to publish the works of her father, Professor S. M. Zamin Ali, in book form as well.

(Dabistan e Lucknow): 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 inclusiveness. 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. 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.

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 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 storys. 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 urduliterature’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 the restrictions of society with bold realism. Associated with the Progressive Writers’ Movement, her writings gave a new identity and voice to women in urduliterature. She passed away on October 24, 1991.

This book comprises six writings, presented in the form of dialogues and translations—four of which are in the format 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 genres of literature 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 recognized voice in literary criticism. Anees Ashfaq is also the author of four well-received novels: 'Dukhiyaare' (2014), 'Khwaab Saraab' (2017), 'Parinaaz aur Parinday' (2018), '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 honored with several prestigious literary awards, including the International Ghalib Award, Iqbal Samman, Sahitya Akademi Award, and many other distinguished accolades.

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.

Born in 1865 in Khairabad, Iftikhar Hussain is known by his pen name Muztar Khairabadi. He was the grandson of Fazl e Haq Khairabadi who was also a poet, a religious scholar and a freedom fighter. He was the father of poet and lyricist Jaan Nisar Akhtar and grandfather of Javed Akhtar. This is a compilation of his poetry in urduscript. Meanings are attached with difficult words so that beginners can also enjoy his beautiful poetry. About Book 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| About Author सय्यद इफ़्तिख़ार हुसैन मुज़्तर ख़ैराबादी 1869 में, ज़िला सीतापूर (उत्तर प्रदेश) के मश्हूर क़स्बे ख़ैराबाद के, विद्वानों के घराने में पैदा हुए। शिक्षा-दीक्षा उनकी माँ ने, की जो अरबी, फ़ारसी और उर्दू की विद्वान और शाइ’रा थीं। ‘मुज़्तर’ अपनी शुरू’ की शाइ’री अपनी माँ ही को दिखाते थे, मगर बा’द में ‘अमीर’ मीनाई को उस्ताद बनाया, हालाँकि ये उस्तादी सिर्फ़ एक ग़ज़ल तक सीमित थी। ‘मुज़्तर’ ने टोंक, ग्वालियर, रामपूर, भोपाल और इंदौर के रजवाड़ों और रियासतों में नौकरियाँ कीं। मश्हूर शाइ’र और फ़िल्म-गीतकार जाँ-निसार अख़्तर उनके बेटे थे और फिल्म-कथाकार, गीतकार और शाइ’र जावेद अख़्तर उनके पोते हैं। Discover the enchanting world of poetry with our collection of beautiful poetry books. We offer a rich and diverse selection that encompasses a wide range of themes, styles, and eras. From contemporary verses that reflect the complexities of modern life to classical poems that have stood the test of time, our collection has something for every poetry enthusiast. Immerse yourself in the power of poetic words as they evoke deep emotions and stir your soul. Poetry has the remarkable ability to capture the essence of human experience and express it in ways that resonate with readers on a profound level. Whether you seek solace, inspiration, or simply a moment of introspection, our poetry books provide the perfect avenue for self-reflection and self-expression.

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.

The novel is a narrative of burning events that have afflicted humanity with pain. 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 we are hearing the story of the suffering people in their own words.

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

शमीम हनफ़ी की ग़ज़लें अँधेरे और परछाईं, रंगों के ढलने, भारी पलकें और दुखों की बात करती हैं, लेकिन कभी वैराग्य की बात नहीं करतीं। उनकी ग़ज़लें एक भावनात्मक दृश्य को उकेरती हैं जिसका एक हिस्सा कई बार वो ख़ुद भी होते हैं। शमीम हनफ़ी अपने शब्दों को गहरे गहरे रंगों में रंगते हैं। उनके विचारों को समझने के लिए गहराई में तैरने की जरूरत है। `आख़िरी पहर की दस्तक` उर्दू भाषा के प्रसिद्ध साहित्यालोचक `शमीम हनफ़ी` की आख़िरी कृति है। उनकी काव्य-रचना की दुनिया में परम्परा की लगातार अन्तर्ध्वनियाँ हैं और नयी रंगतें भी। कविता की सीमाओं का तीख़ा अहसास भी उनके यहाँ हैं।

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