Poetry News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Javed Akhtar reveals if he is as romantic in real life as his poetry
Mumbai, March 27: Legendary lyricist and screenwriter, Javed Akhtar has talked about romance in his personal life with a sprinkle of humour.
Saqib Saleem pens poem questioning human existence
Mumbai, March 26: Actor Saqib Saleem, who was recently seen in the streaming horror-comedy film 'Kakuda', has penned a touching poem.
Eminent Odia poet Ramakanta Ratha passes away, CM Majhi expresses grief
Bhubaneswar, March 16: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the demise of renowned modern Odia poet and Padma Bhushan awardee Ramakanta Rath.
At Jahan-e-Khusro, PM Modi evokes iconic Sufi poet's love for 'Basant'
New Delhi, Feb 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday recalled iconic Sufi poet Amir Khusro's fondness for 'Basant' (spring), which is spreading throughout Delhi presently.
Savarkar's poem 'Anadi Mi, Anant Mi' to receive first Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Rajya Prerna Geet Award
Mumbai, February 26: Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar on Tuesday announced that Freedom Fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar's poem 'Anadi Mi, Anant Mi' will receive the first Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Rajya Prerna Geet Award.
Ram Madhvani says he started learning singing sincerely in the last 18 months
Mumbai, Feb 20: Director Ram Madhvani, who is known for 'Neerja' and 'Aarya', has shared that he has taken up singing lessons. He shared that he has been practicing singing for the past year and a half.
Soun Alamdar: Launch of cinematic, musical rendition of Sheikh-ul-Alam's poetry
Srinagar, February 14: In a special event to commemorate Kashmir's cultural and spiritual history, Adina Audio Centre launched a cinematic and musical rendition of Sheikh-ul-Alam's poetry, 'Soun Alamdar,' at Tagore Hall in Srinagar.
PM Modi's poetic banter in Rajya Sabha targets Kharge
New Delhi, February 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday took a jibe at Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge over his poetic recitations, which often target the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), while also cornering Congress over its past actions.
'Indebted to PM Modi for his letter', says Bhopal-based Muslim poet who penned Ghazal on Lord Ram
Bhopal, Feb 4: Bhopal-based Muslim poet Anjum Barabankvi, who has composed a ghazal dedicated to Lord Ram has received appreciation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Eminent poets Govind Mishra, Sitanshu Yashashchandra to be honoured with 'Akashdeep'
New Delhi, January 27: Eminent Hindi poet and writer Govind Mishra and renowned Gujarati poet, playwright and critic Sitanshu Yashashschandra will be honoured for their overall lifetime contribution to writing and life, with the highest honor 'Akashdeep' established by leading Hindi newsgroup Amar Ujala, as per the press release shared by Amar Ujala Foundation.
'Language transcends religion': Celebrated Urdu poet Shiv Kishan Bissa
Jaipur, Jan 27: Shiv Kishan Bissa, popularly known as Sheen Kaaf Nizam, a celebrated Urdu poet and literary scholar from Jodhpur, has been awarded the Padma Shri for his exceptional contributions to Urdu literature.
I happily accept this award: Poet Tushar Shukla on receiving Padma Shri
Bhopal, January 26: Poet Tushar Shukla, who was recently conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri, expressed his heartfelt gratitude in a self-recorded video on Sunday.
Abdullah bin Zayed attends celebration of Sultan Al Owais' centennial at Dubai Opera
Dubai, January 25: Sultan Bin Al Owaid Cultural Foundation has launched celebrations marking the centenary of the renowned Emirati poet Sultan bin Ali Al Owais. The event was attended by Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Rajnath Singh pays tribute to Malyalam poetess Sugathakumari Navathy on 90th birth anniversary
Pathanamthitta, January 22: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday attended the closing ceremony of Sugathakumari Navathy celebrations in Kerala's Pathanamthitta and paid tribute to the late Malyalam poetess on her 90th birth anniversary, saying that a poet channelises compassion beyond verse to effect real societal changes; a sensitive soul like Sugathakumari emerges.
Writer-filmmaker Pritish Nandy passes away, Anupam Kher remembers his 'fearless' friend
Mumbai, January 8: Film producer, writer, and journalist Pritish Nandy has passed away. Nandy was a multifaceted personality, celebrated for his contributions to journalism, poetry, and Indian cinema.
Pritish Nandy passes away, Anupam Kher confirms on X
Mumbai, Jan 8: Indian journalist turned director Pritish Nandy passed away due to cardiac arrest on Wednesday at his residence in Mumbai. The news was confirmed by veteran actor Anupam Kher.