Universal messageAllama Iqbal lauded Guru Nanak for awakening India from spiritual slumber. Born during an era of oppression, Guru Nanak emphasized a direct...
Empathetic power of fearThe comforting assurance that I'm not the only 'fearful' person may help us go on without throwing in the towel. To quote Urdu poet Aafaaq ...
- The appeal of a book
French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte retained his mental equilibrium at St Helena as he spent time reading books. Nelson Mandela told his biog...
- Don't rush through
Tom Alter's couplet warns against rushing relationships. Mark Twain advises restraint and curiosity. Love thrives with restrained emotions....
Gulzar, Sanskrit scholar Rambhadracharya selected for Jnanpith AwardRambhadracharya, the founder and head of Tulsi Peeth in Chitrakoot, is a renowned Hindu spiritual leader, educator and writer of more than ...
Are you sulking?A fretful person shows his inherent negativity. Excuses, alibis and complaints are signs of a dreamless life. Repetitive complaining will a...
"Those men still roaming free in your country": Javed Akhtar reminds Pakistanis of 26/11 attackNetizens applauded him for calling out terrorism stemming out of Pakistan on Pakistani soil.
Here's your chance to enjoy Urdu writer Fehmi Badayuni's soulful poemsThe upcoming event is scheduled to be held at the India International Centre in Delhi.
Relate to everyoneWhen we take the time to ask questions and listen, we find that every individual could be a raconteur. Prod and probe him. Bearing this in ...
Bihar MLA from Asaduddin Owaisi's party takes oath in Urdu, but insists word 'Hindustan' be replaced with 'Bharat'It left the pro-tem Speaker Jitan Ram Manjhi visibly bewildered who pointed out that as per convention those who take oath in Urdu said "Hi...
Satya Nadella to Modi, every time men in power tuned to Urdu poetryModi turned to Nida Fazli, while Nadella revealed his passion for poetry with a quote from the 19th century poet, Mirza Ghalib.
Celebrated Urdu poet Nida Fazli passes away at 76Fazli, who is famous for songs like 'Hosh waalon ko khabar kya' & 'Aa bhi jaa' breathed his last in Mumbai due to heart failure.
- Manipur Governor Syed Ahmed passes away in Mumbai
Family sources said that Syed Ahmed was suffering from cancer and was admitted to Lilavati Hospital in suburban Bandra last week.
Congress disowns Jairam’s comments on Rahul GandhiIn Raipur, Ramesh refuted that he wanted Rahul to apologize to the Muslim community for his controversial remarks.
- Ajmal Kasab pleaded for 'daya' in a four-line plea
The hand written petition dated September 12, 2012, which has been made public more than a month after Kasab was hanged, shows glaring Urdu...
- My silence is better than a thousand answers: PM
Often under opposition attack for his silence, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today used an Urdu couplet to get back at critics. My silence ...
- Parliament becoming more effective in diplomacy: Meira Kumar
Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar talks about how the visit of people's representatives would enhance bonds between the people of India and Pak...