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Weekend Planner (September 6-7): Delhi-NCR residents, you must check this out!

From Sunil Grover's live comedy to Tiger Shroff's Baaghi 4 and Gopal Datt's theatrical performance, this week has a lot to offer. Check out HT City's weekend planner for September 6 and 7.
Published on Sep 04, 2025 03:03 PM IST

Andrea Gibson cause of death: Popular Colorado poet dies at 49, tributes pour in

Colorado poet Andrea Gibson passed away at the age of 49.
Updated on Jul 14, 2025 11:59 PM IST

Tea Day: Manav Kaul, Rajesh Tailang, Paritosh and Priya on poems around chai!

Paritosh Tripathi, Priya Malik, Rajesh Tailang and Manav Kaul with their favourite cup of tea
Updated on May 21, 2025 09:38 AM IST

Delhi-based poet-singer Minu Bakshi's Urdu verses vet Gen Z emotions

Poet Minu Bakshi talks about her latest collection of poems, Barish-e-Rahmat.
Updated on Mar 18, 2025 12:33 PM IST

Javed Akhtar: Be excellent at what you do to get your true value

Javed Akhtar in Lucknow on Saturday (HT Photo)
Published on Dec 21, 2024 09:30 PM IST

Author Yatindra Mishra: Biopics gave me fame but poetry is for the soul

Bina Kalinga Vijay Ke author Yatindra Mishra with singer Malini Awasthi during the book reading session in Lucknow
Published on Dec 05, 2024 06:58 PM IST

Gulzar Saab author Yatindra Mishra to come up with a poetry book after 13 years

Yatindra Mishra with his upcoming poetry book Bina Kalinga Vijay Ke
Published on Nov 06, 2024 10:42 AM IST

Celebrated poet and former intelligence officer Keki N Daruwalla dies at 87

Daruwalla’s last rites were carried out on Friday afternoon at the Parsi Aramgah in Delhi. (HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 28, 2024 07:56 AM IST

Remembering Keki N Daruwalla

Keki N Daruwalla at the Hindustan Times Kala Ghoda Art Festival in Mumbai on Friday, February 13, 2015. (Kunal Patil/Hindustan Times)
Updated on Sep 28, 2024 06:16 AM IST

The musafir who doesn’t rest on his laurels: Gulzar readies two new books

Indian Urdu poet, lyricist, author, and screenwriter Gulzar at the Dhoop Aane Do book launch at One World Center in Parel on Saturday. (Raju Shinde/ht photo)
Updated on Sep 02, 2024 09:49 AM IST

Bad Poetry Day: The evolution of slam poetry from streets to stages

The evolution of slam poetry, from Chicago's streets to global stages
Updated on Aug 18, 2024 12:14 PM IST

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on July 6

Catch It Live on July 6
Published on Jul 06, 2024 08:02 AM IST

Father's Day Special | Paritosh Tripathi: Pita poem changed my life overnight

Paritosh Tripathi with his father late Prof Ramayan Tiwari
Updated on Jun 15, 2024 07:00 PM IST

Bigg Boss fame Priya Malik: I want to push my boundaries with penning lyrics

Priya Malik on her recent visit to Lucknow
Published on Jun 07, 2024 01:50 PM IST

Delhiwale: Her poem on heatwave

Jonaki Ray in Delhi. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jun 03, 2024 05:14 AM IST

The timelessness of Surjit Patar’s poetry

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Renowned poet and Padma Shri awardee Surjit Patar (Twitter Photo)
Published on May 18, 2024 11:36 PM IST

Poet and actor Priya Malik: Understand maa ka pyaar more after becoming a mother

Priya Malik during a session in Lucknow
Published on May 13, 2024 11:41 PM IST

Old city, new view: Heritage walks across India are getting creative

Heritage walks across cities now incorporate poetry, anecdotes, surprises and memories.
Updated on May 10, 2024 06:16 PM IST

Author Allah Yaar Khan Jogi finds place in Central Sikh Museum

Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh along with others unveils the portrait of Allah Yaar Khan Jogi at Central Sikh Museum in Golden Temple on Tuesday. (HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 10, 2024 07:30 AM IST

Married to genius

A scene from ‘Priscilla directed’, and produced by Sofia Coppola. The film is based on the 1985 memoir ‘Elvis and Me’ by Priscilla Presley. (Amazon Prime)
Published on Mar 27, 2024 08:37 PM IST

World Poetry Day: Date, history, significance, theme, wishes, quotes and more

World Poetry Day 2024 date, history, significance, theme, wishes, quotes, Facebook and WhatsApp status, and why is it celebrated.
Published on Mar 21, 2024 08:02 AM IST

Gita Govinda goes global, again

Gita Govinda Global Tour by Lucknow-born Kathak dancer Pali Chandra aims at highlighting the modern day relevance of the Sanskrit epic by the 12th century poet Jayadeva
Published on Mar 17, 2024 05:14 PM IST

Madhumita’s sister accuses Amarmani of trying to kill her

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Updated on Mar 13, 2024 08:22 AM IST

Víctor Rodríguez Núñez - “Poetry helps me to live”

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Cuban poet Victor Rodriguez Nunez reading out his work at the Mumbai Poetry Festival 2024 (Courtesy the Mumbai Poetry Festival)
Published on Mar 04, 2024 09:35 PM IST

HT Picks; New Reads

This week’s pick of interesting reads includes a collection of journalistic writing by Dom Moraes, a book that looks at Indian women’s sexuality, and a history of the Indian subcontinent. (HT Team)
Updated on Feb 24, 2024 05:22 AM IST

Sarojini Naidu Birth Anniversary: Inspiring quotes by the Nightingale of India

Check out 10 inspirational quotes by Sarojini Naidu to reflect upon and cherish her enduring legacy.
Updated on Feb 13, 2024 12:36 PM IST

South Korea’s ban on praising the North is ridiculous

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South Korean army soldiers pass by their armored vehicles during a military exercise in Paju, South Korea, near the border with North Korea, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
Published on Jan 25, 2024 08:00 AM IST

Who was Aphra Behn? A look at a trailblazing 17th-century poet, writer, spy

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Born in Canterbury in 1640, Behn died at 48, and is buried at Westminster Abbey. (Wikimedia Commons)
Updated on Jan 20, 2024 03:09 PM IST

Poetrywala turns 20

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Immersed in the word. (Kunal Patil/HT Photo)
Published on Dec 19, 2023 01:01 PM IST