Rahmat, poet-singer Minu Bakshi stirs emotions of love and longing. She tells HTCity how Urdu poetry is still relevant in Gen ...

Rekhta Learning is reviving Urdu in the digital age, making poetry, script, and language accessible to a global audience.

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

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

As Dr Ayub Qadri wrote, John English, the collector of Bareilly, was the prime mover behind the society, albeit covertly. It was one of the most active organisations, with its own printing press and ...

One of the most significant books of K.K. Kochu, the Dalit thinker and writer, who passed away last week, is his ...

Today marks the 33rd death anniversary of Eshrat Rahmani, a celebrated Urdu poet known for his eloquent poetry and deep ...

Many people, even avid readers, find themselves intimidated by reading or trying to write poetry. But, perhaps through a line ...

The Hindi-Urdu controversy is not just about language. It reflects historical conflicts, colonial policies, and political struggles that continue today in India.

Folks who claim Mumbai is a city that never sleeps must pay a visit to Hyderabad during the holy month of Ramzan. Brightly lit apparel stores with newly stocked finery for Eid, eateries decked up from ...

Discover the life and poetry of Mirza Ghalib, a legendary poet whose legacy continues to captivate hearts today.