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

Frances W. Pritchett, a well-known critic of Urdu and professor at Columbia University, writes: “To me ghazal’s reliance on its wonderful networks of images and conventions makes it very clear that ...

A few months ago, at the launch of a book of Urdu poems—Hukm E Safar Diya Tha Kyon by Shantiveer Kaul—a poet in his mid-60s said he rarely got a chance to attend such events now because “ab us peedhi ...

rimmed with the kohl of acid. I would have been bartered in satta-vatta or used up in kari. Every dream I dreamt would have remained unfulfilled.

This Independence Day 2025, dive into 10 unforgettable poems that celebrate ‘Azadi.’ These powerful verses stir the soul, honouring sacrifice, resilience, and the unbreakable spirit that fuels the ...

Renowned poet and writer Om Krishan Rahat was one of the most senior and famous literary figures of Sydney living in Australia for more than two decades. He died at the age of 93 on 12 th September ...