Language war in Telangana after Urdu declared official language: KCR's move under fire from BJP, Congress
K Chandrashekar Rao had on Thursday declared Urdu as the second official language in Telangana.
Nov 10, 2017, 18:49 PM IST
Google Doodle honours noted writer Abdul Qavi Desnavi for his contribution towards Urdu
Known for his huge contribution towards the enrichment of Urdu language, Abdul Qavi Desnavi was honoured by search engine Google with a doodle on his 87th birth anniversary on Wednesday.
Nov 01, 2017, 08:55 AM IST
I've a genuine interest in learning Urdu: Jacqueline Fernandez
She has Sri Lankan roots, grew up in Bahrain and is now loving her life in Bollywood. Actress Jacqueline Fernandez says she has embraced everything that Mumbai has to offer and now she has a keen interest to learn the "beautiful" Urdu language.
Aug 23, 2017, 19:28 PM IST
NEET in Urdu: SC to hear plea today
The NEET will be held in 10 languages -- Hindi, English, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Oriya and Kannada.
Mar 24, 2017, 10:11 AM IST
Shah Rukh Khan to receive honorary doctorate from Urdu varsity
University said Shah Rukh Khan and founder of Rekhta Foundation Rajiv Saraf will be given honorary doctorates for their extraordinary contribution in the promotion of Urdu language and culture.
Dec 26, 2016, 08:06 AM IST
Sri Rama Sene protest: Mangaluru school decides to suspend Arabic, Urdu classes
The management of St Thomas Aided Higher Primary School at Padu Bandanthila near here on Saturday decided to suspend classes teaching Arabic and Urdu languages following a protest by Sri Rama Sene activists on July 30.
Aug 06, 2016, 22:52 PM IST
Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif faces contempt case for speaking English at UN
Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif faces a contempt case for failing to deliver his speech in Urdu at the UN General Assembly in violation of a verdict by the country's Supreme Court.
Oct 24, 2015, 16:47 PM IST
