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Shankar Shad Mushaira: a celebration of Urdu poetry

Shankar Shad Mushaira: a celebration of Urdu poetry

A pan-India line-up of poets gathers in Delhi for the 57th Shankar Shad Mushaira, celebrating the enduring spirit of Urdu…

April 2, 2026

Shakeel Azmi: poetry born from pain, not place

From a childhood marked by loss to shaping powerful lyrics in socially driven cinema, Shakeel Azmi reflects on poetry as…

April 1, 2026

India sees modest dip in pollution, but Delhi AQI remains dangerously volatile

Despite a slight national improvement in PM2.5 levels, seasonal spikes, weak policy implementation and regional factors continue to keep Delhi’s…

March 29, 2026

Lajpat Nagar at 75: where India’s many pasts still meet

Seventy-five years after its establishment as a refugee colony, Lajpat Nagar continues to reflect layered histories of displacement — from…

March 29, 2026

Delhi’s vibrant street markets

A lively glimpse into Delhi’s iconic street markets, where shopping, culture and everyday life come together in a vibrant, unforgettable…

March 28, 2026

Wild Grass: Reimagining the village as a site of change and continuity

At Eikowa Contemporary, a group exhibition curated by Yash Vikram brings together five artists to reflect on the shifting realities…

March 27, 2026

Delhi: Doctors perform kidney transplant on HIV-positive patient

A complex living donor transplant highlights how advances in HIV care and surgical protocols are expanding access to life-saving procedures

March 26, 2026

Hina Rizvi Haider: carrying forward a legacy of Urdu poetry

From a literary household in Lucknow to finding her voice through ghazals, spiritual themes and social verse, Hina Rizvi Haider…

March 23, 2026

A notice and the uncertain future of Race Course Ground

After a government notice asked the Jaipur Polo Ground and Delhi Race Course to vacate their premises following their lease…

March 21, 2026