Muhammad Iqbal never believed in 'Saare Jahan se Achha': DU vice-chancellor
The chapter on Muhammad Iqbal, the poet who penned ‘Saare Jahan Se Achha’, has been removed from a course taught to students of BA (Honours) Political Science of Delhi University. Vice-chancellor Yogesh Singh on Tuesday said Iqbal had "served India by composing 'Sare Jahan Se Acha' but he never believed in that". Key Points
India TodayIsrael Hamas Conflict: Why did Rupi Kaur reject invitation from Biden administration for Diwali celebratio
Canadian poet Rupi Kaur has rejected the invitation for a Diwali celebration at the White House by the Biden administration. She has cited the ongoing Israel Hamas conflict as the reason for not attending the event. Key Points
Economic TimesBenjamin Zephaniah: British poet and writer known for his work on race and racism dies
Benjamin Zephaniah, a pioneering British writer and poet, died at the age of 65. The well-known dub poet was diagnosed with a brain tumor shortly before his death. Key Points
Economic TimesSahir Ludhianvi's words still ring true. A new play shows how
The play, directed by Danish Husain, begins when the poet was still Abdul Hayee, a boy from Ludhiana. It then moved toward his time as one of Bollywood’s most famous lyricists. Key Points
ThePrintOn the shelf: From ‘A Constitution to Keep’ to ‘Rupture’ , check some of the books that may interest you
Embrace honesty and heal beautifully. In The letters I will Never Send, TikTok poet Isabella Dorta urges you to leave nothing unsaid and take comfort in moving poems on love, heartbreak, mental health and self-discovery. Key Points
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Jayanta Mahapatra, iconic poet, no more
Eminent poet Jayanta Mahapatra has passed away at a hospital in Odisha’s Cuttack, his family members said. He was 95. Mahapatra, admitted for treatment of pneumonia, breathed his last on Sunday night. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaJayanta Mahapatra, iconic poet, no more
Eminent poet Jayanta Mahapatra has passed away at a hospital in Odisha’s Cuttack, his family members said. He was 95. Mahapatra, admitted for treatment of pneumonia, breathed his last on Sunday night. Key Points
The Tribune India‘Lily Swarn’s latest book reflects on life through the lens of flowers’
Lily Swarn, International Beat poet Laureate for India, has launched her latest book, "The Divine Dialect of Flowers," at an event organized by the Chandigarh Literary Society. The book explores the beauty and symbolism of flowers and has received praise from critics and fellow poets. Lily dedicated the book to her husband, Col SS Swarn, and expressed her gratitude to her supporters. The book has been described as a masterpiece by Ron Whitehead and praised by Isilda Nunes. Key Points
Hindustan TimesJayanta Mahapatra, iconic poet, no more
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Jayanta Mahapatra, iconic poet, no... Key Points
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Jayanta Mahapatra, iconic poet, no more
Jayanta Mahapatra, iconic poet, no... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaMunawwar Rana, renowned Urdu poet, dies at 71 due to cardiac arrest
Renowned Urdu poet Munawwar Rana died at 71 due to a cardiac arrest at the PGI Hospital in Lucknow. He had been battling with prolonged illness for the past several months. Key Points
India TodayPatti Smith has been treated in hospital for a sudden illness
A very famous poet and singer Patti Smith has been hospitalized because of illness. The reason is not yet known but because of this one of her concerts got canceled. Key Points
Economic TimesFormer UP minister Amarmani Tripathi, convicted for poet's murder, to leave jail after 16 years
Tripathi and his wife Madhumani were sentenced for life in 2007. Tripathi was allegedly in a relationship with poet Madhumita Shukla. Key Points
ThePrintBiden gift to Modi wasn’t just the 1st edition of Robert Frost poems but also a homage to Nehru
The gifts that Modi and Biden exchanged serve as a testament to the mutual admiration between India and US. They also show the ability of poets to connect people through their words. Key Points
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