#weekendsatknma & Polish Institute Delhi present "A Hundred Comforts", a poetry concert dedicated to Wisława Szymborska, a Polish female poet who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1996. During the performance musicians will sing in both Polish and Hindi. English translation will also be delivered to the audience. Along with music, the visual arts […]
DLF CyberHub-Gurugram invites you to the inaugural edition of Jashn-e-Sukhan, a unique poetry event slated for Saturday, March 16, 2024, to commemorate the upcoming World Poetry Day. In line with the emerging wave of poets in Delhi NCR, "Jashn-e-Sukhan" aims to showcase the diverse talent and vibrant poetic landscape of the region. This first-of-its-kind event […]
An evening of the Punjabi poetry Recited and sung by Rekha Raj, Shumita Didi and Poonam Singh Conceptualised by Reena Nanda Chalo Faqiran de Mele attempts to revive interest in the Punjabi language through its rich literary heritage. Guru Nanak Dev is revered as the founder of the Sikh religion and his teachings in the Guru Granth Sahib are […]
Event Type: Poetry Readings – Nationalist Movement Join us for Poetry – Singing a Nation, a captivating event as part of The IIC Experience: A Festival of the Arts. This unique poetry reading will feature selections from renowned Indian poets whose works played a significant role during the nationalist movement, including Rabindranath Tagore, Kazi Nazrul […]
Jashn-e-Rekhta 2024: Celebrate the Soul of Urdu Language in New Delhi Join us in New Delhi this December for Jashn-e-Rekhta 2024, the world’s largest Urdu language festival, hosted at the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. This three-day cultural festival promises an immersive journey into the vibrant world of Urdu, featuring celebrated performances in Ghazals, Poetry Symposiums, […]
Dastan-e-Sahir – A soulful dastangoi performance bringing alive the legacy of Sahir Ludhianvi, the iconic Urdu poet and film lyricist of timeless Bollywood songs. Join Dr. Himanshu Bajpai and Dr. Pragya Sharma as they unravel the story of Sahir’s poetic brilliance, individualism, humanism, and maverick spirit. Venue: Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller BhavanDate: 3rd August 2025Time: […]
Experience an unforgettable evening of music, poetry, and storytelling at the Qawwali Mehfil, where timeless Sufi traditions meet creative new expressions. Enjoy captivating performances celebrating Basant and Krishna through Qawwali, historic musical dialogues from the 13th century, and Khanqahi Qawwali rendered by renowned artists from Delhi and Hyderabad. The event is conceptualized and curated by […]
Join us in New Delhi this December for Jashn-e-Rekhta 2025, the world’s largest Urdu language festival, hosted at the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. This three-day cultural festival promises an immersive journey into the vibrant world of Urdu, featuring celebrated performances in Ghazals, Poetry Symposiums, Qawwali, Sufi Music, and more. Why It Matters: A grand ten-year […]
As part of its vibrant cultural programming, the International Film Festival of Delhi 2026 (IFFD) presents a special evening of Dastangoi titled “Dastan-e-Guru Dutt” by acclaimed dastangoi Fouzia Dastango at Bharat Mandapam. Curated under IFFD’s “Cultural Evenings” segment, this unique performance pays tribute to legendary filmmaker Guru Dutt, weaving together cinema, memory, and the rich […]