Malamat’ --- Aftab Ahmad Shah’s poetic divan2. ‘Hamzad’ ------ Tauqir Ahmad Faiq’s verse collection Poets (late) Aftab ...

A quarter of a century may have passed after his demise, but the memory of Majrooh Sultanpuri continues to pervade the Indian ...

Irshad Khan ‘Sikandar’, poet, lyricist, writer and playwright who enthralled both enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike, passed ...

Poets and storytellers from across Kolkata shared their summer stories — from bedtime tales to anecdotes — at Summerscape, an ...

There’s an old newsroom rule: if satire starts feeling like reportage, double-check the dateline. Today’s dateline reads ...

Written by renowned Pakistani poet Faiz Ahmad Faiz in 1979, just two years after the country came under martial law under Gen Zia-ul-Haq, 'Hum Dekhenge (We shall see)' is often used in ...

Urdu, a language that thrived across centuries in the past, spoken by millions in India, has experienced a steady yet ...

Across Hyderabad, young people are rediscovering the charm of Urdu, gathering in heritage venues and creative spaces to share ...

A man who arrived in 1960s Bradford in search of a better life has spoken about the power of community as he releases his 14th book.

The 51st death anniversary of re­nowned Urdu Poet Majeed Amjad observed on Sunday He was born on June 29, 1914, in Jhang, Pun­jab, British India, he pursued his early education in his hometown before ...