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Mahtab Alam

How the pandemic is depriving lovers of Urdu literature of their environment for enjoyment

Discussions and debates, critiques and readings, held at haunts of Urdu books and writing around the country have been interrupted rudely.

Mahtab Alam
· Jul 14, 2020 · 08:30 am
Can Urdu regain its place in India’s linguistic landscape? Yes, if it is treated as a mother tongue

An excerpt from Mahtab Alam’s essay, ‘Is There a Future for Urdu?’, from ‘The Minority Conundrum: Living In Majoritarian Times’, edited by Tanweer Fazal.

Mahtab Alam
· Apr 23, 2020 · 08:30 am
BJP has ruled Jharkhand for much of its 14-year existence but has delivered precious little

As the state goes to the polls in the last phase of its assembly elections on Saturday, a look at ground realities.

Mahtab Alam
· Dec 19, 2014 · 07:00 am