While politics and religion have helped drive a wedge between the people of modern day Iran and Iraq and those of Pakistan and northern India, many of the regions’ inhabitants share a broader cultural ...

From Begum Akhtar to Papon, BT traces the evolution of the ghazal form and why it’ll hold up in any era, including the millennial age. Read Less , at the ripe age of six, he knew right away he wanted ...

When you utter the word ‘ghazal’, what comes to mind are the timeless verses of Mirza Ghalib and the haunting voices of Mehdi Hasan, Farida Khanum, Ghulam Ali, and Jagjit Singh. Ghazal is a ...

Singer Mehdi Hassan, who had an international following in the millions, died June 13 in Karachi of multiple organ failure. He was 84 and had been ailing for some time. Hassan, who specialized in a ...

Last weekend, the majestic Safdarjung Tomb in Delhi turned into a lyrical haven as the melodious ghazals floated through its illuminated gardens. Shaam-e-Ghazal, a musical evening presented by ...

Papon recently captivated Mumbai's music enthusiasts with a surprise performance. He unveiled a brand-new ghazal track from his upcoming project, showcasing his deep connection to the genre. The ...

Pankaj Udhas, the Indian singer renowned as an exponent of the ghazal form of musical poetry, died in Mumbai after a prolonged illness. He was 72. Udhas’ daughter Nayaab revaled the news via an ...