In her new book, Barish-e-Rahmat, poet-singer Minu Bakshi stirs emotions of love and longing. She tells HTCity how Urdu poetry is still relevant in Gen Z era.

New Delhi: In a quiet corner of Delhi’s Neb Sarai, a small band of Urdu poetry lovers gathered for an evening of verse. But this time, it wasn’t love or heartbreak in the air—it was words of protest, ...

In his budget speech of 1991, which remains the longest in terms of words (18,650 words), included profound quotes from fam/74ous Urdu poet Allama Iqbal. 'Yunan-o-Misr-o-Roma sab mit gaye jahan se ...

Though poetry, music, cinema and all forms of fine arts are extremely subjective, there're specific creations which have been objectively hailed as immortal pieces of creativity. A professor friend of ...

Urdu poetry, fuelled by love and longing, fired up by politics, amplified by Instagram and reimagined by indie bands, is finding new fans What’s your love language? For young people in India ...

Syed will discuss the different ways in which azmaish is used in Urdu poetry, and will read some of her favorite poems that feature this word. She will also explore the cultural significance of ...

Majaz' was more than a competent poet. He was the heart-throb of Urdu Sukhanvari (poetry). A regular columnist for New Age Islam, Sumit Paul is a researcher in comparative religions, with special ...

In a recent announcement, the Karnataka government had revealed plans to organise an Urdu poetry event as part of the Dussehra celebrations in the state. Listen to Story Kannada Language and Culture ...