The Partition of India, a momentous and tragic chapter in the history of the subcontinent, reshaped millions of lives. This blog draws inspiration from a column by Zahida Hina, published in Daily Express News on October 6, 2024. Among the countless individuals displaced, bereft, or thrust into the search for a new identity, women bore … Read more
1857 War of Independence: A Tale of Valor and Tragedy The 1857 War of Independence, often referred to by the British as “The Mutiny” or “The Rebellion,” is a pivotal moment in the annals of South Asian history. While celebrated as the first major attempt to overthrow British rule in India, this historical event is … Read more
The Significance of Morality in the History of the World: Morality has always been a vital element in human history, transcending eras and cultures. Throughout the ages, its standards have varied among different societies and communities. However, its importance has never diminished, and every civilization has crafted its unique philosophy of ethics. Historical accounts reveal … Read more
In the early days of the Urdu language, the dialect commonly spoken at home significantly differed from the form we encounter today in the poetry, stories, articles, and letters of the 19th century. An interesting aspect of this evolution is that most of those responsible for documenting this language in written form were men, as … Read more
Do you know when the first women’s autobiography in Urdu was written and by whom? The daughter of the Nawab Pataudi Akbar Ali Khan, Shaherbano Begum, authored her life story at the request of her classmate, Miss Fletcher. This autobiography covers her life from birth to the age of forty. Although Shaherbano Begum was not … Read more
