92nd birth anniversary
ISLAMABAD: Google has honoured the late legendary Urdu writer Bano Qudsia on her 92nd birth anniversary with a doodle. “Today’s Doodle honours the life and legacy of Pakistani novelist and stage and television playwright Bano Qudsia, affectionately known as Bano Aapa, who is widely credited as one of the most significant Urdu language authors in modern times,” said the US-based search engine. “Happy birthday, Bano Qudsia! Your contributions to Pakistani literature and entertainment will continue to resonate for generations to come!” said Google. Qudsia was known for romantic writing that oozed hope. She had written Urdu classics like Aadhi Baat (Half Talk, 1968) and the novel Raja Gidh (The Vulture King, 1981). News Desk
