Marked by a novel approach and presentation, Anisur Rahman’s ‘Essential Ghalib’ features 200 of the great poet’s verses in ...

Tanveer Anjum’s poetry challenges the boundaries of form and language, offering a bold new feminist poetic praxis.

The curious case of literary censorship in Urdu with special emphasis on the oeuvre of Mir Taqi Mir, one of the greatest ...

It is this magic of music and love that draws thousands of people of ... in which both Hindi and Urdu are rooted. A miniature of Amir Khusrau teaching his disciples. Credit: Wikimedia Commons ...

But, despite her growing repertoire in English, the love for Urdu-Hindustani poetry never left. “While I wrote professionally in English, I was always writing poetry in Hindustani for myself. Besides ...

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

ended up stepping into Zauq’s shoes in 1853 as he was assigned the role of mentoring the Mughal emperor who had lots of love for poetry but limited skills to go with it. Rahman, gifted and ...

Over 30 years after Habib Jalib’s death, 'Dastoor' remains a protest anthem. In 2019, it resurfaced during anti-CAA ...

Today marks the 33rd death anniversary of Eshrat Rahmani, a celebrated Urdu poet known for his eloquent poetry and deep reflections on human emotions and social issues. Eshrat Rahmani was born on ...

But K Love couldn’t ignore her sense of responsibility toward them. “I knew very young that I would teach. I assumed I would become a school teacher, but poetry was the wild card that popped up.