Javed Akhtar reflects on the challenges of writing lyrics that match the intellectual level of contemporary film narratives.

Urdu poetry is well renowned for its rich past, enormous beauty, and complexity in expressions. For those willing to start to explore this poetic world, even the mention of classical poets like Mirza ...

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 ...

Our columnist approves. By Elisa Gabbert Elisa Gabbert’s collections of poetry and essays include, most recently, “Normal Distance” and “Any Person Is the Only Self.” Her On Poetry ...

When reading poetry a reader will interpret what it means to them. Everyone's response is different. What is imagery? Learn about how writers use imagery, the impact of imagery and how it appeals ...

Master the tricks of poetry with perfect rhyme, half rhyme, end rhyme, masculine rhyme, feminine rhyme and internal rhyme. Writing slam and spoken word poetry Slam poetry, or spoken word poetry ...

The actress, who performed with the singer Prithvi Gandharv, shared her excitement about exploring the unique concept "Dil Mein Ek Lahir"—a blend of Ghazals, poetry, and Kathak at the festival. The ...

Bhopal-based Muslim poet Anjum Barabankvi's ghazal in praise of Lord Ram earned appreciation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who wrote a letter to the poet, expressing his gratitude. Listen to ...

Northern Bahr el Ghazal State Governor Simon Ober Mawut on Thursday donated 2,800 books to the University of Northern Bahr el Ghazal. Speaking during the handing over of the books, the Governor ...

Western Bahr el-Ghazal State is experiencing an influx of the internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Western Equatoria State’s Nagero County, local officials said. The Paramount Chief of ...