CULTURE
‘Saqib’: The ‘Star’ Urdu Poet and His ‘Garden of Life’
Vikas Datta
THERE is something rather endearing about a poet, whose most-quoted couplet is the deceptively simple, gently self-deprecating summation of his literary journey: "Bada...
Pakistani Actress Anoushay Ashraf Supports Shaan after He Faces Flak for Eid Post
MUMBAI -Â Pakistani actress Anoushay Ashraf has come out in support of Bollywood singer Shaan Mukherji after he slammed users who trolled him over his...
Delhi University to Launch ‘Panchang’ on April 28 to Disseminate Ancient Indian Knowledge
NEW DELHI --Â The Delhi University (DU) will release a 'Panchang' (religious almanac) prepared by it on April 28, which will be shared among the...
‘Jigar’: The Last Standard-bearer of Classical Ghazal
Vikas Datta
Guru Dutt's masterpiece 'Pyaasa' (1957), just before its soulful dirge on relationships, shows two poets reciting 'shers'.
The elder one later also politely reprimands...
Arzoo Lakhnavi: Master Poet Who Wove Hindustani Poetry with Hindi Film Songs
Vikas Datta
Literary traditions need to evolve to remain relevant, and the onus is on its paladins to ensure that they move in step with...