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

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 ...

Piyush Mishra recently performed Ballimaaraan in Lucknow, paying tribute to Mirza Ghalib's legacy. The concert featured a mix ...

Delhi, the timeless heart of India, has long enchanted poets with its layered heritage, vibrant culture, and bustling streets ...

Urdu, a language woven with poetry, history, and emotion, has long been cherished for its lyrical beauty. But in an era dominated by digital communication, its survival seemed uncertain.

According to the Urdu scholar Shamsur Rahman Faruqi, the earliest recorded instance of “Urdu” as a language name appears in 1780, in the poetry of Ghulam Hamdani Mushafi (1750–1824). In one of his ...

In 1856, the British rejected Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib. In 1947 ... of mentoring the Mughal emperor who had lots of love for poetry but limited skills to go with it. Rahman, gifted and prolific ...

Without doubt Ghalib remains imprinted in our memory ... the poetry most frequently quoted in the Indian Parliament was Urdu poetry, and the poet most often mentioned was Mirza Ghalib.

Popular liveaboard Emperor Seven Seas has been destroyed by fire in Port Ghalib marina. All passengers and crew have been safely evacuated. Emperor Divers released a statement shortly after the fire ...