94 years strong: Inside Hyderabads oldest Urdu literary hub

Just off the busy Punjagutta road, Aiwan-e-Urdu, formally known as the Idara-e-Adabiyat-e-Urdu, stands out for its architectural marvel. Its arched windows conceal one of the citys most significant cultural repositories. Inside, rare manuscripts, calligraphy panels and ageing books hold stories from centuries past, even as the institution itself faces the challenge of survival in modern Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .