It is written from right to left like Arabic and Persian and in the same script. By the 18th century, Urdu became a well-developed language with a body of literature that consisted mainly of poetry.

Paul Engle noted that “poetry is ordinary language raised to the nth power.” As if by magic, poetry books capture feelings that are often elusive and put into words our deepest pain and ...

Discover some surprising facts about Urdu, including how much it has in common with other languages. Also available in Urdu with audio.

We have lost a legend. Urdu poet Rahat Indori is no more, but these lines will live for eternity. Here’s a look at some of his memorable works – poetry and shayari.

Four incredibly strong women, all with a shared ability – like most of us – to be moved to tears by a line of poetry. These women, along with 96 inspirational others, have shared the private ...

The emotional themes featured in this British classic are as resonant today as they were in the 1940s. David Lean’s intimate drama follows an unfulfilled married woman (Celia Johnson) who meets ...

Urdu's elegance and emphasis on smooth diction have inspired both fiery nationalist poetry and romantic ghazals (semi-classical songs). It has also been the beating heart of Bollywood songs.

Just one beautiful line of poetry can stay with you forever. So feel inspired with these quotes from poets including Rupi Kaur, Sylvia Plath and Audre Lorde. “Poetry begins with a lump in the ...

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What I love about poetry is that you can perform it anywhere ... Is it a happy poem or a sad poem? Is it an angry poem or a confused poem? Thinking about emotions in this way can help make ...

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