By upholding the use of Urdu on a municipal signboard in Maharashtra, the Supreme Court reaffirms India’s plural ethos, ...

If the ideals of 'unity in diversity' have withstood the test of time in India, the overriding influence of Hindustani films ...

The Shankar-Shad Mushaira, a legacy since 1954, unites poetry lovers in a grand Urdu Shayari event. On 5th April 2025, legends and emerging voices will gather, celebrating this timeless tradition.

Prof. Waseem Barelvi's presence brought an extra spark to the 56th Mushaira. He said, “Every time I come here, I feel like ...

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 ...

Twenty-eighth death anniversary of legendary poet, writer and critic of Urdu literature Farigh Bukhari was observed on Sunday ...

A major Urdu poet who is acknowledged universally — he’s known as ‘khuda-e-sukhan’ (god of poetry) — his tercentenary went by with barely a few in the Urdu literary world remembering it.

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 ...

Instead of weaving words of praise or appreciation, she approaches him with a voice forged in pain, unheard, unnoticed. What makes this poem a memorable and celebrated piece, is the fact that it is ...