In Custody Terms

Chandni Chowk (Hindi for “Moonlight Plaza”) is the most important market area in Old Delhi. Built in the 1600s by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, it is located next to the former Mughal capitol, the Red… read analysis of Chandni Chowk

Urdu is one of South Asia’s major languages, and its fate is central to the plot of In Custody. It was northern India’s primary literary language for centuries, but since most of its speakers… read analysis of Urdu

Awaaz is Murad’s Urdu literary magazine. The word awaaz means “voice” in Urdu—but also in Hindi, Persian, Turkish, and about a dozen other related languages. read analysis of Awaaz