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

As the holy month of Ramzan unfolds and Eid draws near, Urdusarai.com provides an ideal digital space for poetry lovers to immerse themselves in the beauty of Urdu verse. With its rich collection of ...

The Shankar-Shad Mushaira, a legacy since 1954, unites poetry lovers in a grand Urdu Shayari event. On 5th April 2025, ...

One almost expects theatremaker Jameel Gulrays to quote Mirza Ghalib, and say ‘Hain aur bhi duniya mein sukhanvar bahut acche ...

Marked by a novel approach and presentation, Anisur Rahman’s ‘Essential Ghalib’ features 200 of the great poet’s verses in the Urdu original accompanied by Devnagri and Roman versions, a literal ...

Some traditions hold their ground no matter how much time passes and some legacies remain just as cherished as they were when they first began. The Shankar-Shad Mushaira is one such legacy, an evening ...

Bengaluru police taps into Studio Ghibli art trend, prompting debate on AI's impact on creativity amid festive celebrations ...

Eight years later in 1955, a tomb was built at his grave in New Delhi, some 86 years after ... the Mughal emperor who had lots of love for poetry but limited skills to go with it.

Saba Karim Khan is an author, award-winning documentary filmmaker and educator. Khan’s debut novel, ‘Skyfall’ was published ...

The Western Ghats have carved out a genre-defying space in India’s music scene. As they prepare for NH7 Weekender and gear up for a breakthrough year, the band opens up about their creative chaos, ...

The core of Sufi way of life is the relationship one has with the divine. It rejects rigid doctrines, and experiences faith through music, poetry and reflection, making it one of the most inclusive ...