How the legendary Begum Akhtar influenced the life and poetry of Agha Shahid Ali The poet was instrumental in popularising ghazals in the West. Begum Akhtar brought him closer to the form. Updated 20 Jun, 2019 09:17am
Mirza Ghalib in America The Urdu poet died 150 years ago. A rich translation tradition has ensured his legacy lives on, even far away from home. Updated 05 May, 2020 05:24pm