Effects of British rule on Multan.

The book ‘Aaina-e-Mutan’ by Munshi Abdul Rahman Khan is an important document concerning the history of Multan. The chapters of the book examine every aspect of the ancient and modern history of the city of Multan under various headings. In this video, two essays from this book have been read. The first essay discusses the … Read more

Red Fort, Delhi

The travelogue of Ms. Sabooha Khan, titled “India,” is an account of her journey to India in February 2005. The narrative is presented completely straightforwardly, depicting events in their true form without any emotional embellishment. Every other Wednesday, AwaazeUrdu presents an excerpt from a travelogue. In this context, an account of the visit to the … Read more

Audiobooks: A Powerful Solution or a Missed Opportunity?

Audiobooks

Audiobooks have revolutionized the way we consume literature. While traditional books remain invaluable, the convenience of listening to a book anytime anywhere has made audiobooks increasingly popular. The idea behind AwazeUrdu is to bring this revolution to Urdu literature. The Concept Behind AwazeUrdu A well-known American intellectual once said, “If I have a dollar and … Read more

Plagiarism in Literature: A Serious Threat to Creativity and Integrity

Plagiarism in Literature

Plagiarism, or the act of stealing writings, was the focus of the 2008 issue of the renowned literary magazine ‘Asbat’ in India. In this issue, a notable article titled ‘Plagiarism’ by the late Mushfiq Khwaja is being narrated in this video. The tone is quite lighthearted. Khwaja, who is also known by the pen name … Read more

The Power and Depth of Urdu Short Stories: A Timeless Literary Treasure

Urdu Short Stories

This type of writing, composed by the author after their death, is known in Urdu literature as ‘Wafat Nama’ and represents a unique genre of Urdu fiction that has been written by many renowned authors. Iqbal Majeed, may he rest in peace, crafted his farewell note in such a way that it seems he is … Read more

The Emotional Struggles and Triumphs of the Journey to Ta’if

The Journey to Ta'if

The Journey to Ta’if is one of the most poignant and emotional episodes in the life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It occurred in the tenth year of Prophethood, a year known as Aam-ul-Huzn (The Year of Sorrow). This was the year when the Prophet ﷺ experienced immense personal loss with the passing of his beloved … Read more

The Fall of Delhi: A Forgotten Chapter of History

The Fall of Delhi

The Fall of Delhi was one of the most tragic and devastating events in Indian history. The Fall of Delhi, vividly detailed in William Dalrymple’s book The Last Mughal, captures the destruction of a once-thriving city that served as the heart of the Mughal Empire. The book, drawing from historical records, letters by renowned poet … Read more

Zero to One: A Hilarious Yet Thought-Provoking Journey of Change

Zero to One

The journey from “Zero to One” is a powerful metaphor that encapsulates the transformation of individuals and societies in the modern era. This phrase, popularized by tech visionary Peter Thiel, speaks to the shift from nothing to something, from an idea to a reality. In this context Mirza Athar Baig’s humorous novel “Zero to One”, … Read more