He explained, "One of the most notable changes is the rise of short-form ... engaged with Urdu literature." Akhtar went on, "Additionally, the digitisation of classical poetry has made it easier ...

The bard of Bhopal always warbled a new melody. He settled on the banks of Yamuna, but the Upper Lake always lingered in his ...

“Very few people are familiar with Urdu literature, even through poetry. There were forms such as the qasida — used to praise someone or a marsiya, a song of sorrow that have faded out,” he say ...

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

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

Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated with joy, prayers, and togetherness as it marks the end of Ramadan. The article provides heartfelt Hindi Shayari, poems, and messages to share with loved ones, along with ...

The first one, compiled by Ahmed Deen, a close friend of Iqbal, was in fact a critical appreciation of Iqbal but it included a copious selection from Iqbal’s Urdu poetry. Titled Iqbal and ...

His life has been full of details that border on the unbelievable. Throughout his life, he has not held any significant ...

“Very few people are familiar with Urdu literature, even through poetry. There were forms such as the qasida — used to praise someone or a marsiya, a song of sorrow that have faded out,” he say ...

While Bengali is primarily derived from Magadhi Prakrit, over the years, the language has taken on new forms, ranging from ...

Javed Akhtar, whose participation delighted the audience, said, “Poetry is not about big words or difficult ideas. It’s about saying something simple that touches people deeply. Tonight ...