Srinagar, May 30 -- Languages remain alive and continue to grow because of the efforts of sincere people who dedicate their lives to their promotion and development. Such individuals work tirelessly for literature and culture without expecting rewards or recognition. One such personality is Sultan Akhtar whose literary, journalistic, and social contributions have been beautifully documented in the book 'Urdu Ka Musafir: Sultan Akhtar', compiled by the noted writer and editor Sheen Shakeel of Aurangabad.

However, this book contains much more than just mere biographical information about Sultan Akhtar. It is a chronicle of all the activities performed by him for the sake of the promotion of Urdu. This volume is a compilation of articles, e...