This celestial sighting is more than just an announcement of festivities; it is a moment of collective anticipation, an ...

Some festivals and events have become synonymous with the places they are held in, capturing the cultures & traditions of the ...

The iconic Khuda Bakhsh Library (KBL) in Patna is an island of hope amidst depthless decay afflicting institutions in Bihar.

Delhi, the timeless heart of India, has long enchanted poets with its layered heritage, vibrant culture, and bustling streets ...

While core acts of devotion take center stage, qasidas (Islamic odes) and devotional poetry serve as powerful complements, ...

Lucknow's allure goes far beyond its picturesque cityscapes, the leisurely pace of life and celebrated cuisine, it is steeped ...

Through Rekhta Learning, students, artists, and professionals are engaging with the language for creative expression, ...

Many people, even avid readers, find themselves intimidated by reading or trying to write poetry. But, perhaps through a line ...

He made lasting contributions to Indian classical music, Sufi qawwali, and Persian literature, and is also credited for developing Hindavi, a precursor to modern Hindi and Urdu. 2 ... testifies to the ...

Born in 1902, Arna Bontemps had this short poem selected for inclusion in a landmark anthology of Black American poetry, Caroling Dusk, when he was just 25 years old. It was the beginning of a ...

The 37-year-old poet-politician belongs to a non-political family ... He then started participating in Urdu Mushairas (poetry symposiums), and quickly became a crowd-puller at these events, acquiring ...

Announcing the Eighth Annual Fighting Words Poetry Contest! How can poetry be an effective response to current events and the issues impacting our communities? How can journalism and poetry help us ...