New Delhi: In a quiet corner of Delhi’s Neb Sarai, a small band of Urdu poetry lovers gathered for an evening of verse. But this time, it wasn’t love or heartbreak in the air—it was words of protest, ...

Local poets have always talked about Lahore in their poetry — be it Urdu or Persian or Punjabi poetry — almost always lovingly. Lahore’s portrayal in poetry enables us to see the city in a ...

Aubaid Ahmed AkhoonContd from previous issueIn fact, Iqbal’s poetry was initially published in the journal Makhzan, showcasing how the press has historically served as a platform for artistic and ...

Creativity in poetry can be measured, and reliably. But encouraging creative poetry is a subtle business easily upset by asking the wrong questions, making inappropriate demands, setting the wrong ...

The poet joins Kevin Young to read and discuss her translation of “Testimonies,” by Amelina, and Clare Cavanaugh’s translation of “Map,” by Szymborska.

Pranav helps governments, non-for-profits and businesses decode the drivers of motivation ... and has a passion for philosophy and Urdu and Punjabi poetry. Award-Winning Marketer, Cultural ...