Coming from a lineage of writers, Javed Akhtar—son of renowned Urdu poet and lyricist Jan Nisar Akhtar—released his first poetry book, Tarkash (Quiver), a collection of 52 ghazals and nazms, in 1995.
For the devoted, dedicated fan base that eagerly awaits Babbu Maan’s next song and the film with bated breath, the artiste ...
This year’s Mushaira was organized as part of the 76th Republic Day celebrations, bringing together renowned poets ...
The iconic Gateway of India transformed into a cultural hub this Republic Day as it hosted ‘Jashn-e-Hindustan,’ an evening ...
The event celebrates the rich literary heritage of Hindi, Dogri, and Urdu, bringing together poets from J&K and across the ...
Translator Rakhshanda Jalil beautifully and intelligently lives up to Zehra Nigah’s personal philosophy of ‘saying more with ...
With a career spanning over three decades, Shubha Mudgal’s voice resonates across generations, defined by a rare fusion of ...
TEHRAN-An exhibition of manuscripts of Persian and Urdu poetry and prose by the well-known bilingual poet of the 18th century ...
Hyderabad: ‘Bayan-E-Ghalib’, a cultural tribute celebrating legendary Urdu poet ... combination of ghazals and kathak was first held in Lucknow, and after Hyderabad, is likely to be organised in New ...
From Elon Musk to Jordan Peterson, a certain strand of conservatism has recruited the poetry of Homer and Dante in their culture war. Juan de la Corte’s The Fire of Troy, found in the collection ...
Customers who walk into the Poetry Pharmacy can find a poem or words of comfort to make them feel a bit better. NBC’s Kelly Cobiella reports in this week’s Sunday Spotlight.Jan. 5, 2025 ...
On the reading list this week is an exemplary selection of Mirza Ghalib’s Urdu ... His poetry remains both emblematic and enigmatic, and his name is indelibly associated with the ghazal.