What seemed like just another conference turned into a remarkable journey. The All India Women Writers Conference in Patna, organized by the Bihar Urdu Academy six years ago, brought together around 250 women for two exciting days. They shared their stories, poetry, and research papers on various topics. The mix of senior writers, junior writers, scholars, journalists, and teachers created a vibrant atmosphere. Everyone was eager to connect and share their love for Urdu literature.
Special Connection
Tasneem Kausar, a former Urdu news anchor, was one of the participants. She fondly remembers how the conference brought everyone together. “Before this, we only saw these writers’ names in newspapers and magazines. Meeting them in person was a wonderful experience,” she said. The event was filled with positivity, and they even celebrated a birthday together. In the final session, Nigar Azim, a well-known story writer, gave an emotional speech, expressing uncertainty about when they would meet again. Inspired by the moment, Tasneem boldly declared, “We will get together again, and we will meet soon.” Although she had no plan for how this would happen, her words sparked hope among the attendees.
Birth of a New Organization
After returning home, Tasneem kept in touch with her friend Razia Haider Khan from Kashmir. One day, she suggested, “Why don’t we start an organization for women Urdu writers to revive our literature?” Razia loved the idea, and they decided to approach their senior leader, Nigar Azim. Before that, they excitedly shared their thoughts with another friend, Tarannum Jahan Shabnam. When they met Nigar Azim, she was thrilled and said, “This can be an extension of our conference.”
Without wasting any time, they created a WhatsApp group on October 4, 2017, with just four members: Tasneem Kausar, Razia Haider Khan, Tarannum Jahan Shabnam, and Nigar Azim as their mentor. This marked the beginning of a new chapter for women Urdu writers, aiming to keep their literature alive and flourishing.
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