The Urdu word ‘Rahzan,’ roughly translated as ‘thief,’ implies that when a woman decides to pursue something, she must endure ...

The curious case of literary censorship in Urdu with special emphasis on the oeuvre of Mir Taqi Mir, one of the greatest ...

Pooja Bhatt discusses ageing, authenticity, and why embracing flaws makes us human in an industry obsessed with perfection.

As students trickled into Punch’s Alley on the evening of Feb. 21, they were greeted by the wafting aroma of “Cha” and the ...

In a country as stunningly linguistically diverse as ours, language informs our collective consciousness. Our Constitution’s ...

Women in India's food and hospitality industry are making significant impacts through innovation and leadership. Notable ...

Tunnel collapse rescue expert Arnold Dix on his book 'The Promise', about Operation Zindagi to rescue 41 workers trapped in the Silkyara tunnel collapse in November 2023; and things India should ...

A heated controversy erupted in the Rajasthan Assembly on March 7, after BJP MLA Gopal Sharma repeatedly shouted “Pakistani” ...

During the meeting, he said that he would not let Jaipur become a mini-Pakistan ... poetry: “Un ka jo farz hai vo ahal-e-siyaasat jaanen, mera paigaam mohabbat hai jahan tak pahunche (the people of ...

Certain zodiac signs are known for their romantic dreams but struggle with actual commitment. Pisces idealizes love but often ...

Holi, the festival of colors, has always been a grand affair in Bollywood, and one of the most iconic celebrations comes from ...

With the high-stakes India-Pakistan ICC Champions Trophy clash just days away, Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh took time off the field to indulge in a different passion: Urdu poetry. The left-arm pace ...