Javed Akhtar talks with Subhash K Jha about his father Jaan Nisar Akhtar, noted poet and lyricist for Hindi films on his ...

Kaveri Kapur receives words of appreciation from A R Rahman for her single ‘Ek Dhaaga Toda Maine’ Bollywood News: Latest ...

From abuses in Gaari Geet and Holi meetings, to profanities hurled at the deity at a temple fest in Kerala and expletives being used as conjunctions in everyday life, Indians need no primer on bawdy ...

Actress Kaveri Kapur, who is set to make her Hindi film debut with 'Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story', has been lauded by the ...

The world of ghazals has been graced with a shimmering jewel--Hairat, an evocative album where poetry breathes through melody. Composed and sung by the legendary Ustad Shujaat Khan, with lyrics ...

Discover the ultimate Hindi playlist for Valentine's Day 2025! From timeless love anthems to soulful melodies, dive into a ...

Our Poetry Book of the Month reviews include two invigorating releases by Diane Seuss and a dark, posthumous collection by Tove Ditlevsen Alongside Terrance Hayes, Diane Seuss has a strong case to ...

Through poetry, stories, and reflections, we'll explore how the concept of musalsal shapes our understanding of resilience, time, and change. Tune in for a poetic journey that celebrates the ...

Poetry is what we turn to when all else has ceased ... The Story of Eve: Selected Poems, Zehra Nigah, translated from the Urdu by Rakhshanda Jalil, Speaking Tiger Books.

Besides English, the awards are also being given to Hindi language books. The literature festival will be held in Varanasi between March 7 and March 9. The longlist features a collection of literary ...

Lyrics are often compared to poetry. Are they a form of "the poetic art?" Are they less "artistic?" Poetry has a romantic aura to it, whereas lyric writing seems rather plebeian (to borrow a word from ...