Hindi Poetry

How to Love Art and Save your Artist's Life | Shruti Sunderraman

Shruti Sunderraman says poetry is the first and easiest form of expression for her — like a first aid kit for her emotions.

Labels — Are for Bottles| Aashna Iyer

Aashna says that a good poem touches the listener/reader in a manner such that it creates an impression in their own mind.

Flowers and Friends | Shruti Sunderraman

Shruti Sunderraman says that she has always been drawn to poetry. She thinks the strength of this art form lies in its ability to communicate ideas — difficult ideas or those about sensitive subjects — in a palatable manner. "It will be better received or have a better chance at being understood if it's in a poetic format."

7 Minutes | Aashna Iyer

Aashna Iyer says that poetry to her is about making people break their veneer of poise and actually feel things

Google Doodle commemorates Mahadevi Varma, leading poet of Chhayavaad movement

Mahadevi Varma was among the leading poets of the Chhayavaad movement

On World Poetry Day, an ode to the quiet genius of Kedarnath Singh's verses

Inspired initially by Brecht and later by Neruda, Kedarnath Singh found rare balance between accessibility and depth | #FirstCulture