That Language Named Urdu
The fictional character of Urdu having a Muslim character persisted in times of Premchand and also exists till now. During one of his lectures delivered in Bombay during the...
Third Phase Polls: UP Heartland to Witness SP-BJP Clash; Muslims and Dalits might Favour BSP
Central UP has been voting in the third phase amidst jumlas and high-profile campaigning across 12 districts for 69 Assembly seats. Although there are no clear signs of...
Historicity of the Indian Partition in 1947
The partition of India, in 1947, was a human tragedy, an epoch-making event of the far-reaching impact on the lives of the people of this subcontinent. It created hardships...
Chaat: An Antidote Prescribed by Hakims of a Moghul Emperor is Pan-Indian Delicacy
A legend goes that the hakims of a Mughal ruler told him that the water of the Yamuna River was harmful and must not be consumed. Since the emperor did...
Interaction of the EU Delegation in Varanasi on Pluralism and Diversity
A European Union (EU) delegation of six members, visited Varanasi, on Dec 9, on the Human Rights Defenders Day. It met the district officials. Thereafter, Mufti Maulana Batin, Maulana Haroon Rashid...
The Enchanting Story of Naan
The name, Naan, was first seen in the English language, in 1810, in William Tooke’s travelogue. Numerous languages in Central Asia and South Asia refer to it as a kind...
Music, Monuments, Culture and Style gives Lucknow its Nawabi Nazakat
The fragrance of kebabs wafts out of the very mention of Lucknow and the cultural bonanza it offers is the stuff dreams are made of. The city is synonymous with...
President to Inaugurate the Sesquicentennial Celebrations of the Allahabad High Court
The President of India Pranab Mukherjee shall inaugurate the sesquicentennial (150 years) celebrations of the Foundation Day of the Allahabad High Court on Sunday (March 13) afternoon. He shall release...
The Making of Awadh Literary Festival: An Insider Account
Different Truths presents an insider’s view into the making of Awadh Literary Festival. Here’s a candid account by Farha. She tells us a lot in her casual chatty style. ...