William Shakespeare, the 'Bard of Avon,' born in 1564, remains an unparalleled literary giant. He stands no match in any writer till date. No one has been able to replace William Shakespeare. His ...

One traditional line goes: “Bihu loi anila bhog, bhog loi anila ananda”—Bihu brings feasting, feasting brings joy. The melodies are simple yet profound, carrying the voices of ancestors, and the ...

A curated look at January’s most anticipated literary festivals ...

India, Jan. 18 -- In northern Karnataka, far from the state's familiar tourist circuits, Bijapur - officially Vijayapura - ...

Cornelius Eady, a National Book Award finalist, shared an excerpt from “Proof,” an original poem he has written for Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration as mayor of New York City. By Jeffery C. Mays The ...

In Old Delhi, men gather nightly at a barbershop to share companionship and listen to poet Asif, who recites both clean and ...

Presented by Spokane Public Radio, Poetry Moment is a program that showcases myriad poems as read by poets and poetry lovers from across the Inland Northwest — and occasionally beyond.Poetry Moment ...

Throughout history, poets have captured the essence of love, desire, longing, and devotion in their verses. Romantic poetry transcends time, offering readers a glimpse into the depth of human emotions ...

The sound is dum. Tudum. Twenty-six James Bond films (the 25 Eon joints, plus the prodigal Never Say Never Again) are coming to Netflix this month. The deal was inked last year, with Bond making the ...

The Fellowship of the Ring may be a huge success for Peter Jackson, but what would Tolkien have thought of it, asked this feature from our February 2002 issue.

The First Fortnight mental health arts and festival celebrates Nollaig na mBan (Women's Christmas or Little Christmas) on January 6th, 2026 with an evening of music, poetry and fun featuring three ...