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Priya Malik on Varanasi visit: I feel blessed to have performed Ganga aarti

Priya Malik on her recent visit to Varanasi and (inset) performing Ganga aarti with singer-guitarist Tamnay Maheshwari
Updated on Jul 10, 2026 03:49 pm IST

Roundabout | Poetry, pride flow out of the shoemaker’s shop

Author Dwarka Bharti in his shoe shop in Hoshiarpur. (Keshav Singh/HT)
Published on Jun 28, 2026 05:22 am IST

Delhiwale: Ana, the poet

Poet Ana Dehlavi is a familiar face in the world of Delhi’s poetry meets. (HT Photo)
Published on Jun 17, 2026 03:36 am IST

How Gunjan Saini tunrns everyday emotions into deeply relatable poetry

Gunjan Saini turns everyday emotions to relatable poetry.
Published on Apr 10, 2026 11:59 am IST

Kaifi Azmi remembered for his words and vision

Kaifi Azmi (Sourced)
Published on Jan 15, 2026 03:38 am IST

World Hindi Day | Poet Nayab Midha: The day I wrote in Hindi, the world changed

Poetess Nayab Midha poses for HT City for an exclusive shoot at Baansera Park.
Published on Jan 10, 2026 01:41 pm IST

Delhiwale: Shuklji’s reader

Among many readers who felt a personal sense of loss at Vinod Kumar Shukla’s passing is a young poet in Delhi. Mukul lives in Mayur Vihar Phase 3. (HT)
Published on Dec 26, 2025 03:20 am IST

Gulzar's verses, Divya Dutta's grace, Sukhwinder's music enchants Delhi

Legendary lyricist-poet Gulzar was in conversation with actor Divya Dutta at the opening session of recently concluded Jashn-e-Rekhta.
Published on Dec 09, 2025 03:13 pm IST

No ‘backward’ vachan, rituals by female pandits: All about Nayab Midha's wedding

Nayab and Ayush tied the knot in an intimate three-day wedding in Udaipur.
Published on Nov 26, 2025 01:25 pm IST

Delhiwale: This way to Gali Loharan

Situated near the centuries-old Ajmeri Gate monument, Gali Loharan is a narrow, cramped cul-de-sac. (HT)
Published on Oct 25, 2025 03:32 am IST

Dayar-e-Ishq Festival: An evening of music, poetry and devotion

Ustad Shujaat Husain Khan and Minu Bakshi
Published on Sept 16, 2025 11:29 am IST

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 Sept 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 Sept 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 Sept 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 Sept 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