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In India, Urdu remains an official language in several states and continues to thrive in cultural, literary, and cinematic ...
A special performance and discussion in Mumbai will shine a light on the extended forms of Urdu poetry like masnavi, beyond ...
If the ideals of 'unity in diversity' have withstood the test of time in India, the overriding influence of Hindustani films ...
Mirza Ghalib is considered as one of the most popular and influential poets of Urdu language in South Asia. He wrote hundreds of Ghazals during his life time, which have been interpreted and sung in ...
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For poetry lovers, Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib (1797-1869) needs no introduction. His poetry remains both emblematic and enigmatic, and his name is indelibly associated with the ghazal.
His books are Gitanjali and The Gardener. Mirza Ghalib: A renowned Urdu poet, Ghalib is famous for his ghazals that portray the intricacies of life and love. Kalidasa: Usually considered the ...
Sampooran Singh Kalra, often known as Gulzar, whose poetry, lyrics, screenplays, and direction have influenced Indians for ...
one of the most prominent ones in this category has been Justice Makarand Katju’s judgement quoting Mirza Ghalib in the Aruna Shanbaug mercy killing case dealing with euthanasia laws remains ...
Indian tennis icon Sania Mirza and former Pakistan cricket captain Shoaib Malik officially ended their marriage in January 2024, after 14 years together. While the two continue to co-parent their ...