Lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar, in a conversation with India Today, spoke about the revival of poetry through social media, and how digital platforms have made Urdu poetry accessible to a ...

Once the language of poets, revolutionaries, and common folk, Urdu remains a symbol of the Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb — a syncretic tradition that transcends religious and geographical binaries.

From haibun to haiku, ghazals to concrete poems, our poets have been experimenting with form with a serious engagement.

Vahm means illusion, a flicker of doubt that blurs the line between what is and what we imagine. It is the shadow that dances ...

The Shankar-Shad Mushaira, a legacy since 1954, unites poetry lovers in a grand Urdu Shayari event. On 5th April 2025, legends and emerging voices will gather, celebrating this timeless tradition.

Delhi, the timeless heart of India, has long enchanted poets with its layered heritage, vibrant culture, and bustling streets. Across centuries, Urdu poets have portrayed Delhi as a city that holds ...

Javed Akhtar describes poetry as a tool for justice at the Namdeo Dhasal Samashti Award ceremony, emphasizing its power and ...

A special performance and discussion in Mumbai will shine a light on the extended forms of Urdu poetry like masnavi, beyond ...