In this book of essays, Rakhshanda Jalil shines a light on the inclusive and pluralistic nature of Urdu poetry ...

THIS Persian couplet, written by Empress Noor Jahan (1577-1645), can roughly be translated as: I have given life and bought ...

In the introduction to her new book, Love in the Time of Hate: In the Mirror of Urdu, Rakhshanda Jalil writes ... Like T S ...

The Grand Finale is to be held at Jashn e Rekhta 2024, on 13, 14 & 15 DecemberNew Delhi :  Rekhta Foundation has ...

Ghalib Academy in Delhi hosts a poetry recital with free chai and samosas, welcoming poets from diverse backgrounds.

An event dedicated to the life and works of noted Urdu poet Shabbir Shah Aasi was organised by the Madhya Pradesh Urdu Academy, Culture Council, and Culture Department on Sunday.The event, held at the ...

Mission to Pakistan and its partner Urban Word on Sunday hosted a showcase at the Alhamra Arts Center to celebrate ...

The 76th death anniversary of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founding father of Pakistan, was commemorated at the National Press Club in Dhaka with Urdu songs and poetry on Wednesday.  Speakers on the ...

Death anniversary of classical Urdu poet Mir Taqi Mir is being observed today. Born in Agra in 1723, Mir breathed his last on ...

On his latest work, ‘The Homeland’s an Ocean’, Ranjit Hoskote says he aims to address the misconception of Mir as working ...

Discover Akhil Katyal's multilingual poetry exploring diversity, homophobia, and loss, with translations and upcoming ...

Join us as we commemorate the legendary Urdu poet Meer Taqi Meer on his death anniversary in Lucknow. The event highlights his journey, contributions to literature, and the cultural significance of ...