The four designated stages inside the crowded stadium complex in the heart of the busy capital weren’t enough. So poetry lovers also took to the footpaths and the spaces in between, turning them into ...

Urdu poetry, fuelled by love and longing, fired up by politics, amplified by Instagram and reimagined by indie bands, is finding new fans What’s your love language? For young people in India today, it ...

Last year, some impressive works of poetry came out, in the genres of both nazm and ghazal. They not only have literary merit but are also relevant in the current political and social context. One of ...

That is the beauty of Ghalib's massive literary work - it is so vast and beautiful that one can't help but use it in their favour to woo their beloved and he is one of the most quotable Urdu poets ...

Photo: Rekhta.org When the history of Urdu will be read by future generations, the name of Sanjiv Saraf will stand out among the 21st century greats. A profound love of Urdu poetry led this ...