A literary event organised by the West Bengal Urdu Academy was cancelled after protests from Islamic groups opposing the participation of poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar, drawing sharp criticism from ...

The Bengal unit of the Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind is headed by Trinamool Congress leader and Bengal’s mass education extension and library services minister Siddiqullah Chowdhury.

Javed Akhtar, renowned poet and lyricist, has responded to the cancellation of a Kolkata literary event featuring him, citing hostility from both Hindu and Muslim hardliners.

Chairman K Srinivas Reddy on Sunday said that Urdu journalists should also adopt words from other languages in reporting, just as English and Telugu media do, and assured that the Academy will provide ...

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The BJP today criticised the West Bengal government over the cancellation of the ‘National Mushaira’ programme organised by the West Bengal Urdu Academy under the Minority Affairs and Madrasa ...

The State-run West Bengal Urdu Academy, which was all set to hold a four-day festival to celebrate Urdu in Hindi cinema, has put off the event following opposition from some Islamic organisations to ...

Urdu poetry is often described as the language of the heart--a deeply expressive medium through which love, longing, and loss are delicately explored. It blends elegance and intensity, articulating ...

The West Bengal Urdu Academy has postponed a 'mushaira' featuring Javed Akhtar following protests by some Muslim groups who claim his comments hurt religious sentiments. Left student organizations ...

Javed Akhtar expresses disappointment over protests in Kolkata, highlighting the importance of cultural diversity and freedom of expression.

I believe as long as both [Hindu and Muslim fundamentalists] are abusing me, I am doing something right. My name, Javed Akhtar, has nothing to do with Islam, says the poet.

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