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The Musalman Handwritten Newspaper

by | 23rd, February 2008

CAN journalists shpell? “For centuries, handwriting was the definitive mark of social status, education and liberal values in India. Calligraphers mastered the swooping Urdu script in ivory-tower institutions and penned copies of the Koran for wealthy patrons. The pinnacle of a katib’s achievement meant a seat at court and a chance to earn the sultan’s ear.” – Scott Carney”

The Musalman is the only handwritten newspaper in Asia and has been operational since 1927. Here is their story.

Video – via Nag on the Lake



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