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The 30th death anniversary of renowned poetess Parveen Shakir is being observed today. Shakir began writing at a young age, creating both prose and poetry. She contributed columns to Urdu …

Sharmila Nakra, an educationist, launched her debut poetry collection, Surkh Gulabo Ka Mausam, at the Punjab Press Club. The event, organized by LitSpark and Mahila Kavya Manch, brought together several …

The folk tale “Heer Waris Shah,” inspired by the poetry of the famous Sufi poet of Punjab, was staged in Islamabad in collaboration with the Pakistan National Council of Arts …

The timeless Bengali folk song “Tu Laal Paharir Deshe Ja, Ranga Matir Deshe Ja”—a lyrical ode to the red soil of Bengal—was penned by the multifaceted Arun Kumar Chakraborty. Known …

North Carolina’s poet laureate, Jaki Shelton Green, will be the keynote speaker at Rocky Mount’s 37th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast on January 20. The event, held at …

Indian poet and artist Sandeep Kumar Mishra has earned a place in the prestigious Evergreen Wishes Christmas Award Anthology 2024, published by the League of the Poets (T.L.O.P) International in …

As India celebrates the centenary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee on December 25, his legacy as a statesman, poet, and visionary remains a source of inspiration. A three-time Prime Minister and …

A poem, An Irish Christmas, captures the heartwarming essence of holiday traditions in Ireland. With vivid imagery, the poem takes readers on a journey through the sights, smells, and sounds …

The Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture has announced that applications are now open for the city’s next Poet Laureate. This important role involves representing the community through …

The Poetry Slam for Peace will be held at The Continental Club in Oakland on January 18th. The event aims to unite people through poetry and spoken word, spreading messages …