Understanding the importance of knowledge and faith in an age defined by populism and rhetoric
Anita Desai’s new novella carries subtle resonances of her earlier work
How a summer school for translators of South Asian languages was full of revelations
Taiba Abbas explores the poetics of the besieged
The relationship between language and power is of cardinal importance in modern literary theory
New books offer readers a glimpse into the views of Yagana and other critics of Ghalib
The dangers of isolationist policies through the lens of Orwell’s dystopian vision
Muhammad Izhar-ul-Haq’s new book reflects on the cultural shifts of contemporary Pakistan
Rafaqat Hayat’s new novel raises some important questions about life
A centenary tribute to Urdu short-story writer and critic Mumtaz Shireen