Coming from a lineage of writers, Javed Akhtar—son of renowned Urdu poet and lyricist Jan Nisar Akhtar—released his first poetry book, Tarkash (Quiver), a collection of 52 ghazals and nazms, in 1995.

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The Young Dramatist's Society recently organized a poetic competition, Mushaira, at the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) to promote the Urdu language in the valley. The ...

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Her On Poetry columns appear four times a year. Jan. 16, 2025 Here is some of the greatest, most practical advice I’ve heard on how to start reading poetry: “A poem is best read in the light ...

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ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. - The appointment of Rockland County's poet laureate is being called a new chapter for the arts there. Juan Pablo Mobili will help people explore the power of poetry and ...

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