‘Gathri Lafzon Ki’ by Khalid Hussain released at University of Jammu
13/08/2026
Jammu, Aug 12: The Department of Urdu, University of Jammu, organised a book release function for Gathri Lafzon Ki, a collection of articles by renowned Urdu and Punjabi fiction writer Khalid Hussain, at the Gyan Chand Jain Seminar Hall.
The function was presided over by Prof. Quduss Jawaid, former Head, Department of Urdu, University of Kashmir, while University of Jammu Vice-Chancellor Prof. Umesh Rai attended as the Chief Guest. Renowned journalist Suhail Kazmi was also present.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Umesh Rai appreciated the Department of Urdu for organising the literary event and acknowledged Khalid Hussain's contribution to the literary and cultural landscape of Jammu and Kashmir.
He emphasised the role of literature in preserving cultural memory, strengthening social bonds and promoting a deeper understanding of human values.
He also appreciated the department's efforts to promote Urdu literature and provide a platform for literary and intellectual dialogue.
Prof. Rai stressed the need to reimagine language and literature education by moving beyond conventional classroom teaching towards interdisciplinary, activity-based and employment-oriented learning.
He said literature departments should engage meaningfully with technology, Artificial Intelligence, data analysis, Mathematics and Statistics to create new avenues of research and employment for students.
Emphasising the importance of communication skills, regular student presentations and cross-disciplinary credit-based courses, Prof. Rai said universities must prepare not only students pursuing research but also the large majority entering the wider world of work.
He also announced the establishment of a Centre for Regional Studies, Culture, Dialects and Emotional Intelligence, envisioned as an interdisciplinary research platform integrating language and culture with data, IT, AI, photography and filmmaking.
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