Urdu Poet
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Urdu poet Bashir Badr dies at 91: Revisiting 10 of his most famous shayaris
People | May 28, 2026, 03:18 PM ISTCelebrated Urdu poet Bashir Badr passed away at the age of 91 in Bhopal after a prolonged illness. Known for his timeless ghazals and relatable shayaris, his words continue to resonate with generations of poetry lovers.
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'Munawwar Rana made rich contributions to Urdu literature': PM Modi condoles demise of renowned poet
India | Jan 15, 2024, 01:09 PM ISTMunawwar Rana had been suffering from throat cancer and breathed his last at the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences in Lucknow on Sunday.
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Mirza Ghalib 225th Birth Anniversary: Remembering legendary Urdu Poet through his romantic couplets
Lifestyle | Dec 27, 2022, 12:15 PM ISTMirza Ghalib's words on love, loss and life continue to enlighten humans and calm their soul. His shayaris don't just teach you about deeply complex emotions but also give you life lessons.
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BHU poster carrying photo of Allama Iqbal, who envisioned 2-nation theory, withdrawn after protests
India | Nov 10, 2021, 05:39 PM ISTFollowing serious objections on social media, the poster has been removed from the FB page and the Urdu department has apologised.
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Last rites of Urdu poet Rahat Indori performed
News | Aug 12, 2020, 08:53 AM ISTThe last rites of Urdu poet and lyricist Dr. Rahat Indori was performed in Madhya Pradesh's Indore.
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Noted Urdu poet Rahat Indori dies after testing Covid-19 positive, tributes pour in
Celebrities | Aug 11, 2020, 11:39 PM ISTNoted Urdu poet Rahat Indori passed away at a hospital in Indore in Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday, he had tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday.
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Noted Urdu satirist Mujtaba Hussain passes away at 84
People | May 27, 2020, 02:12 PM ISTCelebrated Urdu author, humorist and satirist Mujtaba Hussain passed away here on Wednesday after a prolonged illness. He was 84. According to family sources, he breathed his last at his residence in Red Hills.
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UP: Urdu poet attacked with acid in Firozabad for confronting those accused of sexually harassing school girls
India | Oct 21, 2018, 09:05 PM ISTThe assailants managed to escape from the spot as the locals gathered after hearing the noise. The police were later informed after which Hashim was rushed to the hospital.
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10 ageless Mirza Ghalib couplets for the hopeless romantics out there!
Books & Culture | Dec 27, 2017, 05:20 PM ISTRemembering the legendary Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib on his 220th birth anniversary.
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Urdu poet Munnawar Rana returns Sahitya Award on live TV
India | Oct 19, 2015, 07:34 AM ISTNew Delhi: Urdu poet Munawwar Rana on Sunday announced on live TV his decision to return Sahitya Akademi award along with a Rs one lakh cash prize and vowed not to accept any government award
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Urdu poet Nida Fazli describes Ajmal Kasab as angry young man similar to Big B of 70s
Bollywood | Jan 12, 2013, 11:16 AM ISTNew Delhi: Noted Urdu poet Nida Fazli has compared Pakistani terrorist and 26/11 gunman Ajmal Kasab with Amitabh Bachchan's onscreen characters describing the former as an "angry young man" similar to that of Big B's
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Urdu Poet Shahryar Passes Away
India | Feb 13, 2012, 10:58 PM ISTAligarh, Feb 13: Noted Urdu poet and Jnanpith Award winner Shahryar passed away here today after a brief illness. He was 76.Akhlaq Mohammed Khan alias Sharyar was the fourth Urdu writer to get the coveted
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Justice Katju Says, Mirza Ghalib, Sarat Chandra Should Be Given Bharat Ratna
India | Dec 17, 2011, 08:39 PM ISTNew Delhi, Dec 17: Press Council chief Justice Markandey Katju today suggested Bharat Ratna for noted Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib, saying there is no “fitter” person than him to whom the award can be bestowed.“I