Mirza Ghalib, who died on February 15, 1869, was a powerful, eloquent and erudite poet who investigated and captured life’s experiences and occurrences with capering humour in his enigmatic ghazals.

That is Mirza Ghalib, praising Mirza Ghalib but in the third person. Arrogance is not a quality you look for in a person but it sits lightly on the shoulders of Mirza Ghalib, the poet par excellence ...

(These ideas visit the imagination from the beyond: in the scratchings of the reed pen (I hear) the angel’s song.) In this couplet, Ghalib expresses the age-old belief that the provenance of poetry is ...

Urdu poetry is making inroads into Poland, with the ghazals of renowned 19th century poet Mirza Ghalib being translated into Polish. HT Image Anil Wadhwa, India's ambassador to Poland, released a ...

A new book on Mirza Ghalib seeks to present the intellectual evolution of the celebrated poet through an interpretation of his couplets. One of the most oft-quoted poets of the 19th century, the works ...

Google today celebrated the last great poet of the Mughal era, Mirza Ghalib's 220th birth anniversary with a doodle. Everybody has heard his name at least once in their lifetime. A prominent Urdu and ...

Hindustani poetry is slowly but steadily becoming a topic of discussion among many young professionals in the city. Mera Salaam Kahiyo is one such show by three professionals whose aim to showcase the ...

Saare Tuzhyachsathi actress Gautami Deshpande has a hidden talent too. The actress is an amazing singer and she has often flaunted her singing talent by sharing videos on her social media profiles.

The Urdu poet died 150 years ago. A rich translation tradition has ensured his legacy lives on, even far away from home. Mirza Ghalib, who died on February 15, 1869, was a powerful, eloquent and ...

A powerful, eloquent and erudite poet who investigated and captured the diverse nuances and philosophies of life in his enigmatic ghazals, the legendary Mirza Ghalib’s name is synonymous with Urdu and ...