Hyderabad, May 21 -- In a significant acknowledgment of his efforts to preserve linguistic and cultural heritage, journalist Mujeeb Syed-recipient of the Queen's Service Medal (QSM)-was honored by Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan New Zealand for his outstanding contributions to the promotion of the Urdu language.

At a recent ceremony, Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan NZ presented Syed with a Certificate of Appreciation, recognizing his "Service to Heritage Language - Urdu." The accolade celebrates his dedication to championing Urdu across communities in New Zealand, especially in Auckland.

Syed has long been a key figure in community media and cultural initiatives. Through organizing literary events, promoting Urdu education, and engaging diaspora communitie...