Articles
The non-fictional literature written in Urdu is an extraordinary masterpiece in itself. Whether it is criticism or articles written on literature, art, culture, civilization and history, these writings have afforded a new dimension to the literary, social, and cultural discourse of the subcontinent. Presenting, a comprehensive selection of all such writings to give you more food for thought than ever.
Prominent progressive critic and a story writer of romantic nature.
Mathematician, teacher of science in Delhi College, and journalist.
Researcher and editor, eminent linguist, widely known as the 'Baba-e-Urdu'
One of the noted satirists and humorists in Urdu, known for his broader vision of life; brother of major writer Asmat Chughtai.
A humorist, sketch writer, and a true reflector of Dehlavi language and culture
Prominent story writer and critic of Pakistan; known for his criticism of fiction.
An English teacher, noted critic, and fiction writer; known for his critical book "Urdu Novel Ki Tanqeedi Tareekh" and novel "Sham-e-Awadh".
A renowned Pakistani Urdu short story writer, novelist, and critic.
A progressive critic, playwright, and patron of the renowned progressive journal 'Asri Adab'
Prominent Urdu critic, analyst of Western literature, Islamic scholar, writer, linguist, key figure in shaping modern Urdu criticism in the 20th century, expander of its intellectual horizons, translator of major American, English, French, and Russian literary classics into Urdu
The most prominent stylist of Urdu prose and author of "Aab-e-Hayaat." Himself a poet, he was a major force behind the movement for the new Nazm in Urdu.
Prominent historian, scholar, and educationist; formerly Vice-Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.
Noted Pakistani fiction writer, poet, and journalist; also the editor of the literary journal "Mukalema.".
Mujtaba Husain was a prolific and critically acclaimed humourist in the field of Urdu literature. He was honored with the award of the much-coveted Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contributions to Urdu literature.
One of the most prominent female critics and story writers, known for her book "Manto Noori Na Naari.".
Postmodernist fiction writer, author of stories on sensitive social and political issues.
