Poet News

Known affectionately as the "Bard of Bengal," Rabindranath Tagore was a brilliant writer whose contributions to music, art, and poetry have had a lasting influence on Indian culture and beyond. On this celebration of his 83rd birthday, we consider his enduring influence, famous plays, unforgettable sayings, and amazing anecdotes that motivate people to this day.

World Biodiversity Day is a United Nations-sanctioned international day for the promotion of biodiversity issues. It is currently celebrated on May 22. Over a million species face extinction due to habitat loss, environmental pollution and climate change.

JP Nadda arrived at the house of eminent Bengal novelist and poet Bankim Chandra Chatterjee. Many of his compositions and achievements have been placed in his home like exhibitions.

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He has come out with his new book "Meri Fitrat Hai Mastana".

Mortal remains of noted poet and lyricist Gopaldas 'Neeraj' reached Agra on Saturday. They were then taken to his hometown Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh for cremation.  

Neeraj had taken a liking for astrology and 'Haiku'—a traditional Japanese form of poetry.

 A complaint was filed on Thursday against noted Odia litterateur Haraprasad Das for sexually harassing a woman poet on social media.

Veteran actress Shabana Azmi remembered her father Kaifi Azmi as "a rare poet" on his 15th death anniversary.

The gossip mills were running abuzz with rumours of filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali planning to make a film on legendary poet Sahir Ludhianvi. And what made the buzz even more interesting was the reported star cast he had in mind. 

Bollywood personalities including Ashutosh Gowariker, Kay Kay Menon and Makarand Deshpande, launched author Raj Supe's book "When Life Turns Turtle: Journey of a Bollywood Tramp" here.

Check out Amitabh Bachchan's priceless moment with his father Harivansh Rai Bachchan!

Gopal Das 'Neeraj' says 'Vande Matram' or 'Jhanda Ooncha Rahe Humara' should replace 'Jana Gana Mana' as the national anthem.

Javed Akhtar says filmmaking is no more a male-dominated profession as many women are making their mark in direction and production.

Gulzar says that contrary to the belief that Urdu is dying, the language is alive and moving ahead with time.

Renowned poet and lyricist Nida Fazli, who penned several soulful compositions like 'Kabhie kisi ko mukamil jahan nahi milta', passed away today after he complained of breathlessness at his residence in suburban Mumbai. He was 78. Muqtida Hasan Nida Fazli, popularly known as Nida Fazli, was a recipient of the Sahitya Akademi award.