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The Linguistic Legacy of Chess

The ancient Indian army comprised four elements: infantry, cavalry, elephants, and chariots. Because of this, the army was called "Chaturanga" (चतुरंग) in Sanskrit, meaning "the one with four organs, limbs, or parts." Chatur means "four," and Anga me ...continue reading

Journy through words and their origin

It is intriguing to follow how languages can have multiple layers of meaning and nuance, and how words can evolve over time to take on different connotations and associations ...continue reading

Verdure of vocabulary

The range of vivid colours that adorn the world are one of the many marvels of nature. All these colours not only beautify the world but they play a symbolic role as well. In every culture, certain concepts, beliefs, biases and taboos are associated ...continue reading

Words at the hems of history

An example of how words evolve over time is your familiar attire, 'Pishvaaz,' پشواز which is now making waves in the world of fashion. If we trace the history of this word, we get a glimpse of the changing forms of language and culture. Pishvaaz is ...continue reading

From Persia to the Plate: The Story of Tamarind's Name

Food stories are like the spice of life—always fascinating, whether they’re about how a dish travelled across the globe to land on a plate far from its origins or about the inventive (or accidental) chef who whipped up a mouth-watering masterpiece ...continue reading

A Tapestry of Tradition: The Legacy of Indian Fabric Names

The most distinctive feature of the fabrics produced in India is the beautiful and poetic names they have earned over the past couple of centuries. In this brief write-up, we will traverse the world of some of these fascinating names and traditions a ...continue reading

Irfaan-e-Tasawwuf: Decoding the Mystical Glossary in Urdu

During this journey, we shall explore the meanings and usages of various mystic and Sufi terms employed in prose and poetry. We will also illustrate how a single word can embody multiple meanings. Another significant facet to accentuate in my intro ...continue reading

Jahaan-e-Rang: Mastering the ‘Colors’ in Urdu

As modernity often leads us away from these exquisite expressions, we embark on a journey to revive and celebrate the forgotten splendor of Urdu's chromatic lexicon. This article is a tribute to the timeless beauty of these words, aiming to preserve ...continue reading

Lughat-e-Amn: Traversing The Language of Peace in Urdu

Fueled by your unwavering passion for the language, our latest article presents a lexicon dedicated to peace and harmony, encapsulated in a concise yet comprehensive piece. Join us as we delve into the ocean of amn pasand zaban (peace-loving language ...continue reading

Irfaan-e-khudii: The Power of Self in Making Strong Compounds

Are you passionate about the intricacies of Urdu vocabulary? Do you delight in the nuances of Urdu language? As a regular visitor of Rekhta, your profound passion and dedication to the Urdu language are undeniably commendable. Inspired by your deep f ...continue reading