The poet often employs classical Persianate idioms alongside contemporary language, creating a rich tapestry of expression.

Since time immemorial, suffering, denoting lived anguish of colossal loss, has been the dominant metaphor and emotional register of poetry. Intriguingly, its stand-in expression in the Hindustani dard ...

On Sridevi’s 8th death anniversary, fans recall the epic Khuda Gawah. Amitabh Bachchan famously sent a truckload of roses to win her for the dual role, showcasing her unparalleled cinematic stature.

In the grand lineage of Urdu poetry, if Ghalib represents the intellect and Iqbal the spirit, then Mir Taqi Mir is the very soul of the Ghazal. Often bestowed with the title Khuda-e-Sukhan (The God of ...

Robin Khuda, founder and CEO of data centre empire AirTrunk, has donated $100 million to the university to launch a 20-year science and engineering pathway program, targeting young women, in his name.

On 20 September 1810, in the cultural heart of Lucknow, one of Urdu’s greatest voices fell silent. Yet, more than two centuries later, Mir Muhammad Taqi — better known to the world as Mir Taqi Mir — ...

Eid-e-Milad-Un-Nabi 2025: Eid-e-Milad-Un-Nabi, also known as Mawlid an-Nabi, will be observed on varying dates across countries in 2025. This important Islamic festival commemorates the birth ...

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 2011 Geo series is based on Hashim Nadeem’s novel of the same name Dubai: More than a decade has passed since Khuda Aur Mohabbat first aired on Pakistani television, but its themes of love, loss, ...

In the post-pandemic era, there has been a renewed interest to watch re-releases or special screenings of older classics on the big screen. Hence, many such shows often get sold out or have high ...

On the fifth anniversary of Sushant Singh Rajput’s death, actor and Bigg Boss 18 winner Karan Veer Mehra posted a heartfelt tribute that reduced fans and followers to tears. Karan took to Instagram ...