poetry

‘A hundred agonies in black-and-white...’

War and poetry have always gone together, two sides of the same zeitgeist.

20 July 2024, 22:02 IST

‘A hundred agonies in black-and-white...’

20 July 2024, 22:02 IST

‘Sailing the boat of happiness in a sea of sorrow’

Ahead of turning 80 this week, writer H S Venkateshamurthy reflects on his inspirations and the purpose of poetry.

13 June 2024, 10:27 IST

‘Sailing the boat of happiness in a sea of sorrow’

13 June 2024, 10:27 IST

Memorable nods to love and brevity

Schelling, a North American poet, translator and teacher, has published several books of classical Sanskrit and Prakrit poetry, and in his words, the long-vanished worlds of these poems come alive in all their sensual glory.

01 June 2024, 20:12 IST

Memorable nods to love and brevity

01 June 2024, 20:12 IST

In praise of the 'shining refuge'

This air of promise and purpose may be because of the hardworking individuals who make up our workforce.

11 May 2024, 22:28 IST

In praise of the 'shining refuge'

11 May 2024, 22:28 IST

A planet in dire need of poetry

Nature poetry does more than thrill and create joy — it does what literature does — it connects life and people, and offers valuable lessons.

20 April 2024, 22:21 IST

A planet in dire need of poetry

20 April 2024, 22:21 IST

Translating poetry into brushstrokes

A K Ramanujan, as is well known, was an Indian poet, folklorist, translator and scholar of Indian literature and linguistics.

30 March 2024, 21:46 IST

Translating poetry into brushstrokes

30 March 2024, 21:46 IST

Music, dance and poetry sessions this weekend

The two-day event is being organised by Mumbai’s National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), BLR Hubba, and Bangalore International Centre.

29 March 2024, 21:57 IST

Music, dance and poetry sessions this weekend

29 March 2024, 21:57 IST

Glass House Festival of Poetry unveils diverse talents

The festival also featured two workshops on the first day.

23 March 2024, 22:48 IST

Glass House Festival of Poetry unveils diverse talents

23 March 2024, 22:48 IST

Talat Mahmood and the magic of a tremolo

The tremendous effect of the velvety voice conveyed the urge and intensity of emotions which marked his individuality.

23 February 2024, 22:43 IST

Talat Mahmood and the magic of a tremolo

23 February 2024, 22:43 IST

So much light I love this night

A selection of verses from the Open Sesame readers

17 November 2023, 19:29 IST

So much light I love this night

17 November 2023, 19:29 IST