American students arrive at the University of Lucknow for an eight-week course in Urdu and Persian, as part of a collaboration between Lucknow University and the American Institute of Indian Studies.

It is not a substitute for learning the finer points but following an Instagram page called Words in Urdu can add context to your vocabulary and understanding of the language. “I’ve been knockin’ on ...

BEIJING: In China, an increasing number of students are interested to learn Urdu, the national language of Pakistan, said Prof Zhou Yuan on Sunday. Prof Zhou is the head of Urdu Department at the ...