“Very few people are familiar with Urdu literature, even through poetry. There were forms such as the qasida — used to praise someone or a marsiya, a song of sorrow that have faded out,” he say ...

PREMIUM The bias against Urdu showed its face during the framing of a Constitution for independent India, but the noble architects of that wonderful charter of governance adopted in 1950 did their ...

It’s National Poetry Month this April. Is it worth celebrating? After all, poetry doesn’t seem to be doing much to alleviate the tension in our communities. Ask some of the middle schoolers I’ve ...

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - April is National Poetry Month, and the Fletcher Free Library in Burlington has some recommendations. One of the ways the library spotlights the month is with its Phone-a ...

April is National Poetry Month, a time to celebrate the literary genre that gives us answers to questions we don’t know how to ask, creates connection and wisdom, shows us the beauty and rhythm ...

Eid-ul-Fitr 2025: Express your happiness on the eve of Eid by sharing these beautiful and heart-touching Hindi and Urdu shayaris with your dear ones. Eid-ul-Fitr, also known as Eid al-Fitr ...

Tillotson's wife of 45 years, Nancy, confirmed the news on social media Michael Levin/Corbis via Getty Johnny Tillotson, the singer behind the 1960s hit "Poetry in Motion," has died at 86.

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Literary Cleveland, the nonprofit organization and creative writing center working to elevate local writers and their work, is bringing back their Cleveland Poetry Festival.

Sixteen students from four Columbus schools will present their poetry at the Riffe Center’s Davidson Theatre on May 3. The event, “Schooled on Poetry,” will also feature readings by local ...

SCOTT HELLER What books are on your night stand? “Joyful,” by Ingrid Fetell Lee; “Don’t Read Poetry,” by Stephanie Burt; and “Figures of Speech,” by Arthur Quinn. “Joyful” is ...

“The name of the band, Close Your Eyes, means that we will give people music that’s persuasive even when people listen to it with their eyes closed,” Jeon Min-wook told reporters during a showcase ...

Sacramento State Football is coming off a tough season that broke a successful streak for the Hornets. 2025 comes with new head coach Brennan Marion, and this weekend is the first time to see the ...