Urdu poetry still inspires people. While finding a sher or shayar is an issue, some platforms are giving a renewed push to a tradition in crisis.

The Missing Prayer is a tell-tale rhythmic recital of the losses, the voids, the gaps and the simplest of the tiny things ...

Who are we, if not the product of our thoughts, emotions and desires? Who doesn’t wish to fall in love and witness the ...

Faiz Ahmed Faiz, a poet shaped by early heartbreak and political disillusionment, blended romance and revolution in his work. From his involvement with the Progressive Writers Association to his ...

Signs of his work, mentorship and influence are visible across the canvases of generations of Indian artists. Shaleen ...

Here is an authentic ghazal by my favorite twentieth-century Urdu poet, Firaq Gorakhpuri (1896–1982). Unless you speak Urdu, you’re not very likely to have heard of this guy. That’s why I picked him.

If you're holding onto hope that he'll fall in love eventually, these sad signs might tell you it's time to let go.

Georgia Harrison has paid tribute to late Love Island star Mike Thalassitis, who she appeared with on the reality show.

Sad love stories poke at the bittersweet part of our minds and hearts, evoking emotions we may not have felt in real life. The death of a partner, unrequited love, breakups, love barred by societal ...