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Bashir Badr Death: Ayodhya-born Urdu poet who lost everything in Meerut violence gave world the iconic ‘Dushmani Jam Kar Karo’ shayari during 1972 Shimla Agreement- Pakistan media watchdog issues notice to channel for running 'Indian content' while reporting news of Asha Bhosle's death
- Gulzar receives Jnanpith Award at his residence
- When Jawaharlal Nehru and Harivansh Rai Bachchan fought over translating the President's speechBachchan, known for his seminal work "Madhushala," joined the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) in 1955 with a monthly salary of Rs 1,000—a sign...21 Jun, 2024, 05.40 PM IST
- 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 ...17 Feb, 2024, 07.12 PM IST
- Javed Akhtar takes a dig at new generation of Bollywood stars, says their grasp on Hindi language is pitifulThe 79-year-old poet was speaking at a session titled 'Hindi & Urdu: Siamese Twins', held on Thursday evening at the India International Ce...12 Jan, 2024, 11.40 PM IST
- Javed Akhtar responds to his 26/11 statements about Pakistan, stating that it was necessaryJaved Akhtar, who was in Pakistan last week for a festival honouring famed Urdu poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz, said Pakistanis should not feel offen...25 Feb, 2023, 01.11 PM IST
- Music video on Rabindranath Tagore's monsoon song, translated by Javed Akhtar, launched in LondonShabana Azmi accompanied Akhtar in the UK for the music video launch.06 Jul, 2022, 11.25 AM IST
- Famous Urdu poet Munawwar Rana booked over remarks on France killingsThe poet has also been booked under IPC Section 505 (statements conducing public mischief) and Section 66 of the Information Technology Act...02 Nov, 2020, 03.49 PM IST
- Google celebrates Punjabi author Amrita Pritam's 100th birth anniversary with doodleThe author was history's foremost female Punjabi writers who 'dared to live the life she imagines'.31 Aug, 2019, 12.26 PM IST
- Bengaluru to host a festival dedicated to Indian languagesLanguage Festival 2018 will bring together writers, poets, lyricists and stand-up comedians across seven Indian languages.08 Jun, 2018, 05.29 PM IST
- Poetry & politics! Gulzar's quick wit, Amjad Ali's stories enthral at Bengaluru Poetry FestivalThe second edition of the poetry fest in the city saw a good turnout.07 Aug, 2017, 01.58 PM IST
- 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.18 Jan, 2017, 11.17 AM IST
- Sudheendra Kulkarni for promotion of Urdu to bring India, Pakistan closer"Urdu is also a force for secularism, communal harmony and national integration. Its promotion is the common responsibility of Hindus and M...15 Mar, 2016, 01.16 PM IST
- 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.28 Dec, 2015, 12.33 PM IST
- Delhi government to host three-day festival at Connaught Place to celebrate Independence DayThe Delhi government on Monday announced a three-day grand cultural programme in Connaught Place to celebrate Independence Day.11 Aug, 2015, 12.33 PM IST
- 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...05 Apr, 2014, 03.52 PM IST
- Padma Bhushan to Rajesh Khanna, Sharmila TagoreNobody was named for Bharat Ratna for this year too. The last awardee was late Bhimsen Joshi in 2008.25 Jan, 2013, 10.26 PM IST
- Parliament becoming more effective in diplomacy: Meira KumarLok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar talks about how the visit of people's representatives would enhance bonds between the people of India and Pak...21 Feb, 2012, 04.09 AM IST
- Abdullah critical of Jamiat resolution on Vande MataramThe fatwa against Vande Mataram is ridiculous, he says.16 Nov, 2009, 03.29 PM IST
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