In India, Urdu remains an official language in several states and continues to thrive in cultural, literary, and cinematic ...

A new book, ‘Celebration & Prayer’, offers behind-the-scene insights into the modern master’s art, life and belief ...

A special performance and discussion in Mumbai will shine a light on the extended forms of Urdu poetry like masnavi, beyond ...

NISHTER is a Persian word and it means a lancet, a surgical knife or blade. The 72 nishters or lancets, or 72 heart-pricking couplets, of Mir Taqi Mir was the mantra in Urdu criticism ever since ...

From verses and ballads to dramas and lyrics, judges seek wisdom in the words of the greats: Shakespeare’s plays, Sahir ...

Sampooran Singh Kalra, often known as Gulzar, whose poetry, lyrics, screenplays, and direction have influenced Indians for ...

Lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar, in a conversation with India Today, spoke about the revival of poetry through social ...

Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, celebrates gratitude, renewal, and unity within the Muslim community. This festival involves prayers, feasts, and reunions. It holds historical and religious ...

Dr Tariq Rahman’s book on Ghalib is an exceptional scholarly work that might prompt new thinking on a few themes in classical... Published 30 Sep, 2024 03:49pm ...

and accompanied by a flourish of Urdu couplets by Ghalib and Bashir Badr and Sanskrit maxims, chief minister Rekha Gupta’s maiden budget presentation was as combative as it was theatrical.

Delhi, the timeless heart of India, has long enchanted poets with its layered heritage, vibrant culture, and bustling streets. Across centuries, Urdu poets have portrayed Delhi as a city that holds ...

Lady Shri Ram College's fest witnessed everything soothing from Bollywood's popular Sufi numbers to qawwalis and even sher-o-shayari, courtesy Nizami Brothers Friday evening turned soulful as Sufi ...