Born in Gwalior, Javed Akhtar is the son of renowned Urdu poet and film lyricist Jan Nisar Akhtar and teacher-writer Safia ...

Doha: Bazm-e-Urdu Qatar, Urdu literary organisation in Doha, once again upheld its tradition by organising an International Mushaira on December 26, 2025. Held with the objective of nurturing the Urdu ...

LOVE and beloved are one of the central themes in classical Urdu poetry. Classical poets express their extreme love for the sweetheart. But there is a remote yet distinct possibility that a poet may ...

Urdu poetry, a mesmerising tapestry of intertwined and conflated emotions, leads into the captivating world of nonconformism, a rebellion that transcends the tantalising tale of unrequited love. Led ...

The family of 11-year-old heart transplant recipient Ava Cooper is thankful for her second chance at life after a lengthy wait on the transplant list ended in a miracle moment that has since gone ...

Independence Day holds a special place in every Indian heart. On 15 August, the tricolour waves high as we remember the sacrifices that brought us freedom. This day is not just about history; it’s ...

Raksha Bandhan, also called Rakhi, is one of the most cherished festivals that celebrates the pure bond between brothers and sisters. On this day, sisters tie a sacred thread (Rakhi) on their brothers ...

A man in Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh, danced with tears in his eyes at a funeral procession. It was his close friend's funeral, and he was honouring his friend's last wish. The video of the dance of ...

Bill Moyers, who died last month at 91, will be remembered for his work as a top aide to President Lyndon B. Johnson and a later career in broadcasting. But Moyers shaped my life most vividly in his ...

Jean Chatzky sends strong message on buying vs. leasing a car Ford workers told their CEO ‘none of the young people want to work here.’ So Jim Farley took a page out of the founder’s playbook UPenn ...