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 ...

NISHTER is a Persian word and it means a lancet, a surgical knife or blade. The 72 nishters or lancets, or 72 heart-pricking ...

Celebrating two decades, fusion artiste Papon believes music is his identity, not business. Read the full interview here.

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Sampooran Singh Kalra, often known as Gulzar, whose poetry, lyrics, screenplays, and direction have influenced Indians for ...

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In a nation as vibrant and varied as India, there exists a singular bond that connects its people—their deep affection for ...

One almost expects theatremaker Jameel Gulrays to quote Mirza Ghalib, and say ‘Hain aur bhi duniya mein sukhanvar bahut acche ...

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Residents of Dehradun's Miyanwala area, predominantly from the Rajput community, are opposing the proposal to rename the area ...