About the Journal

Intesab Aalami (ISSN: 2348-5035) is a peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary, and multilingual literary journal published from India and accessible at https://intesabaalami.org. First launched in 1982 under the title Intesab in Sironj, the journal has a long-standing legacy of nurturing literary creativity and critical thought. Over the decades, it has evolved into a respected platform that brings together writers, scholars, and artists from India and abroad, and is regarded as a distinguished journal both nationally and internationally. Celebrated authors across the globe consider it an honor to be associated with Intesab Aalami.

The journal publishes works in Urdu, Hindi & English, reflecting India’s rich linguistic and cultural diversity. It adopts a multidisciplinary scope, welcoming contributions that engage with literature, culture, society, and the arts from varied perspectives. The journal publishes a wide range of genres, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, essays and literary criticism, interviews, book reviews, biographical profiles of authors, travelogues, translations, art and photography, as well as research articles and review articles. This broad scope allows Intesab Aalami to serve as a vibrant meeting ground for creative expression and scholarly inquiry.

Intesab Aalami is committed to fostering original and meaningful writing. The journal places emphasis on literary quality, depth of insight, and stylistic excellence rather than formulaic or purely commercial narratives. It actively encourages submissions from new and emerging writers alongside established voices, with the objective of discovering and promoting powerful writing irrespective of the author’s experience or reputation. By doing so, the journal seeks to push creative boundaries, challenge conventions, and contribute to an evolving literary discourse.

The journal operates on a non-profit basis and is guided by the aim of building an inclusive literary community. It provides a credible and supportive platform for writers and researchers to present their work to a wider readership. Intesab Aalami pays special attention to literature in its social and cultural contexts, making space for thoughtful engagement with contemporary and historical issues through creative and critical writing.

Intesab Aalami is indexed in the UGC CARE List (from July 2024 to 10 February 2025), reflecting its academic and editorial standards. All published content is subject to peer review in accordance with the journal’s editorial policies. The copyright of published works remains with the journal, and all content is published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) License, allowing for responsible sharing and reuse with proper attribution.

Through its multidisciplinary vision, multilingual outreach, and commitment to literary excellence, Intesab Aalami continues to uphold its legacy as a significant literary journal while adapting to contemporary scholarly and creative landscapes.