'Sayonara' linguistic barriers: Japanese's romance with Urdu

Amid spiralling Indo-Pak tensions, eminent Urdu poets believe cultural exchange between the two countries and visits of artistes must be kept away from the purview of politics. Many Urdu poets expressed this desire on the sidelines of the Jashn-e-Bahar ...

Urdu lovers are in for a treat with a bevy of poets from across the globe, including from the US and Japan, set to congregate in the national capital for the annual 'Jashn-e-Bahaar Mushaira' this week.

With 20 lakh tulips of 46 varieties in its lap, Asia's largest tulip garden overlooking the world famous Dal Lake in Srinagar was on Saturday thrown open to visitors, marking the beginning of new tourism season in the valley. The mega 15-day tulip festival, part of 'Bahaar-e-Kashmir' (spring in Kashmir) event, kick-started with the opening of the tulip garden as authorities focus on revival of tourism which was badly affected last year due to the unrest triggered by the killing of Hizbul ...

From Srinagar to Goa, we'll tell you the places to head to in April. Read on... The temperature is soaring and it may look like the perfect time to hit the beach or visit a hill station. But if you are one of those who'd like to steer clear of tourists or try something with a touch of tradition, this list is meant for you. Here are our Top 4 travel picks for the month of April. April 1-15: Srinagar IMAGE: A visit to the colourful tulip garden in Srinagar is just perfect for ...