Hindustan Ko Leadron Se Bachaao

Hindi Aur Urdu

"The dispute between Hindi and Urdu has been going on for an age. Maulvi Abdul Haq, Dr. Tara Chand, and Mahatma Gandhi understand this conflict, but it remains beyond my comprehension. Despite my best efforts, its meaning has not penetrated my mind.

Baatein

Ismat Faroshi

Prostitution is neither illogical nor unnatural. It is a profession, and the women who adopt it fulfill certain social needs. When there are buyers for a commodity, we should not be surprised to find it in the market. If, in every city, we see women

Afsana Nigaar Aur Jinsi Masaael

Even the most insignificant of things can give rise to problems. If a mosquito slips inside a bed net, it immediately creates the problem of how to drive it out, how to kill it, and how to prevent other mosquitoes from entering in the future... However,

Bin Bulaaye Mehmaan

Ched Khubaan Se Chali Jaaye Asad

Shareef Aurtein Aur Filmi Duniya

Meri Shaadi

Manto Aur Fahhaashi

(1) Manto is the name of a phenomenon—perhaps the most significant, meaningful, and complete phenomenon in the history of our fiction. This phenomenon began with his very first story. If you were to consult a literary historian, they would tell you

Mujhe Shikayat Hai

Allah Ka Bada Fazl Hai

Safed Jhooth

Kuch Nahin Hai To Adaawat Hi Sahi

Main Afsana Kyun-kar Likhta Hun

Mujhe Bhi Kuchh Kahna Hai

Maxim Gorky

Lazzat-e-sang

Log Apne Aap Ko Madhosh Kyun Karte Hain?

Zahmat-e-mehr-e-darakhshaan

Manto Fasaadaat Par

Over the past decade, the New Literature movement has made invaluable contributions to Urdu fiction. However, it cannot be denied that the driving force behind most of these new short stories was not an inner creative urge, but rather external circumstances

Kisan, Mazdoor, Sarmayadar, Zameendar

Agar

Hindustani San'at Film-saazi Par Ek Nazar

In 1913, Mr. D. G. Phalke made India's first film, sowing the seeds of this industry. The dream Dada Phalke envisioned twenty-five years ago, after selling his wife's jewelry, must have certainly been fulfilled in his own eyes. However, the dream currently

Surkh Inqilaab

In terms of territorial expanse, no empire in Europe was larger than Russia, and as an absolute monarch, the Tsar was the greatest among European kings. The Russians had elevated him to a divine status. They considered their subjugation to him a blessing

Yaum-e-istiqlal

Taraqqi Yaafta Qabristan

Dehati boliyan 1

Come! Let me take you on a journey through the villages of Punjab. These are the villages of India where romance is entirely unburdened by the weight of civilization and culture. Here, emotions play as freely as children. Love in this place is like gold

Aadad Ke Sath Aadaab Aur Zindagi Ki Chhed

Chand Tasveer-e-butaan Chand Haseenon Ke Khutoot

Gunah Ki Betiyan, Gunah Ke Baap

Zaroorat Hai

Manto Aur Naya Afsana

Saadat Hasan Manto’s place in the history of the Urdu short story is so secure, and his status within our fictional tradition so firmly established, that merely expressing praise and devotion for him no longer serves any real purpose. The way Manto defined

Kasauti

Dehati Boliyan 2

The arrival of nomadic merchants—*banjaras*—holds great significance in the small villages of Punjab. Women typically buy their cosmetics and adornments from them. Because of his trade and his wandering shop, the *banjara* occupies a prominent place

Kirchen Aur Kirchiyan

Ek Ashk Aalood Apeal

Lichiyan Aaloche Aur Ilaichiyan

Tavele Ki Balaa

Do Gadhe

Tahdeed-e-aslaha

Apni Apni Dafli

Qatl-o-Khoon Ki Surkhiyan

Manto Ki Aziyyat Ka Ehsaas

Manto Ki Nayi Padhat: Matn, Mamta Aur Khali Sunsaan Train

Saadat Hasan Manto passed away in 1955. Reading him again after such a long time, certain realizations clearly begin to surface in the mind. First and foremost, Manto was a rebel—a rebel against society, and a rebel against literature and art. He was

Manto Ki Kahaaniyan: Takhleeqi Quwwat Ka Tawana Izhaar