Gulzar, a legendary figure in Indian cinema and literature, is celebrated for his poetic prowess and literary contributions.

The speeches of leaders playing to the gallery are not complete without adding some flourish in the form of Urdu poetry. Hindi films would not be what they are without a dash of Urdu poetry.

Across Hyderabad, young people are rediscovering the charm of Urdu, gathering in heritage venues and creative spaces to share ...

Urdu, a language that thrived across centuries in the past, spoken by millions in India, has experienced a steady yet ...

And this is what makes the award of the Booker Prize last week to Banu Mushtaq so important. Her collection of short stories ...

Andaaz-E-Bayaan Aur event, which hosts Mushaira-Kavi Sammelans (the joint presentation of Urdu and Hindi poetry, two poetic forms which have their homes in South Asia) created its customary magic ...

The 58th Jnanpith Award was presented to poet-lyricist Gulzar and Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Rambhadracharya for their ...

Eid-ul-Fitr 2025: Express your happiness on the eve of Eid by sharing these beautiful and heart-touching Hindi and Urdu shayaris with your dear ones. Eid-ul-Fitr, also known as Eid al-Fitr ...

By comparing Hindi unfavourably with Urdu — specifically its lucid prose and poetry — Gorakhpuri highlights Urdu’s potential as a moderating influence. Its inclusion could balance Hindi’s ...

the Urdu poet has always spoken for qaumi yakjahati and muttahida tehzeeb, on communal harmony and co-mingling of cultures. The search yielded delightful results. I found vast amounts of poetry ...

With Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 just around the corner, what could be a better way to express your joy and love to your dear ones than through heartfelt Hindi and Urdu shayaris? Also read | Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 ...