From code to couplets: How computer scientist Satya Prabhakar turns Urdu poetry into a doorway for newcomers

Six years ago, the nationwide lockdown gave us the rare gift of time in abundance. We employed this time towards building ...
Mathrubhumi English

Legendary Urdu poet Bashir Badr dies at 91 after long battle with dementia

Urdu poetry legend Bashir Badr has passed away at 91 in Bhopal. From “Kuch to majbooriyan rahi hongi” to “Ujale apni yaadon ...

Urdu poet Bashir Badr dies at 91: Revisiting 10 of his most famous shayaris

Celebrated Urdu poet Bashir Badr passed away at the age of 91 in Bhopal after a prolonged illness. Known for his timeless ...

Urdu Wikisource, open source global digital library for Urdu literature, launched

Urdu Wikisource launches as a global digital library for Urdu literature, enhancing access to rare texts through ...
Hindustan Times

Pakistani Twitter upset over Javed Akhtar's 'Urdu belongs to Hindustan' comment, calls it 'problematic'

While launching an Urdu poetry album with actor-wife Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar emphasised the importance of the Urdu language and the role Punjab played in its growth. The veteran lyricist and ...
IndiaWest

Bashir Badr’s Enduring Legacy Continues Through His Poetry

BHOPAL, INDIA -Widely admired for his ghazals, Bashir Badr built a literary legacy that spanned decades and earned him ...