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 ...
Legendary Urdu poet Munawwar Rana succumbs to throat cancer at 71The literary icon was known for poems that centred on motherhood. His work was known for being lucid and bereft of any Persian and Arabic i...
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.
Bhakti Rasa in Urdu poetryAltaf Hussain’s poetry is all about bhakti rasa akin to that of Hindi poets of Bhaktiwaad.
Renowned Urdu poet Rahat Indori dies during COVID-19 treatmentIn the morning, the lyricist-poet tweeted about his confirmed COVID-19 report and said he will keep everyone updated through social media. ...
All about Abdul Qavi Desnavi, the man who Google Doodle is celebratingThe Urdu poet, author and bibliographer is known for his influence on the evolution of Urdu literature in India.
Google Doodle marks Urdu writer Abdul Qavi Desnavi's 87th birth anniversaryDesnavi exerted powerful influence on the evolution of Urdu literature and academic thought in India.
When poetry makes dry Budget numbers come aliveThe poetry recited so far in budget speeches has been quite diverse—from Urdu poet Allama Iqbal to Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar.
Urdu poetry done wonders to calm hearts in violence-hit Valley: CJI T S Thakur"Urdu is a beautiful language. It warms the hearts of even those who have no relation to this language," he said at an 'Urdu mushaira' yest...
Nepal pays special tribute to Indian poet Mirza GhalibA special programme was organised in Kathmandu to pay tribute to noted Indian poet Ghalib on his 218th birth anniversary.
Urdu poet Munawwar Rana to meet PM Narendra Modi soonUrdu poet Munawwar Rana, who have returned his Sahitya Akamdei award would meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi soon.
Urdu poet Munnawar Rana returns Sahitya Award on live TVRana today announced on live TV his decision to return Sahitya Akademi award along with a Rs one lakh cash prize and vowed not to accept an...
Dadri lynching: Urdu writer Rahman Abbas to return award in protestUrdu novelist Rahman Abbas will return the Maharashtra State Urdu Sahitya Academy Award as a mark of protest against the Dadri lynching inc...
Dadri incident: Urdu writer Rahman Abbas to return award in protestAbbas had in 2011 won the award for his third novel Khuda Ke Saaye Mein Aankh Micholi (Hide-and Seek in the Shadow of God).
After Bhagwad Gita, Hanuman Chalisa translated into UrduA Muslim youth in Uttar Pradesh has now translated Hindu prayer Hanuman Chalisa into Urdu after noted Urdu poet Anwar Jalalpuri came out wi...
Politicians remember Urdu only during election time: poet Gulzar DehlviPoliticians remember beauty of Urdu during elections, and rest of time, language remains non-existent for them, noted Urdu poet Gulzar Dehl...
Honour Ghalib with Bharat Ratna: KatjuClassical Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib should be honoured with the country's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna, PCI Chairman Markandey Katju ha...