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 ...

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.

Prof. Waseem Barelvi's presence brought an extra spark to the 56th Mushaira. He said, “Every time I come here, I feel like ...

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 ...

For subsequent years, except when India and Pakistan were at war or diplomatically not aligned, the mushaira featured ...

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

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 ...