Celebrate country icon Dolly Parton, whose legacy spans East Tennessee to global hearts with classics like Jolene. Her unmatched songwriting, Imagination Library philanthropy, and unapologetic authenticity redefine stardom, leaving an enduring model of true generosity.

Prof Abul Quasem Fazlul Haq was one of the foremost torchbearers of Bangladeshi culture. Throughout his life, he remained committed to addressing society’s injustices and shortcomings.

February, 2016. India was in turmoil. Across universities, protests erupted over the tragic suicide of Dalit student Rohith Vemula.

I woke up before dawn on Wednesday to a call from my younger sister, Nazia. The ICU doctors had asked that the family come in. A quiet fear settled in my chest.

As the calendar turned to February 2, 2026, marking what would have been the 111th birthday of Khushwant Singh, the silence from his iconic Sujan Singh Park residence feels particularly loud. Singh was more than a writer; he was a cultural weather vane who pointed toward honesty even when the winds of political correctness blew the hardest.

Raza Ali will be deeply missed—for his words, his warmth, and his unwavering faith in the power of literature to connect us. His voice, both written and spoken, will continue to guide and inspire all of us who had the privilege of knowing him.

Celebrated musician Arnob has released his long-awaited album “Bhallage Na”, a heartfelt tribute to late lyricist and poet Rajib Ashraf, whose words inspired some of Arnob’s most memorable work. The title track originates from a poem Rajib sent to singer Sunidhi Nayak while he was hospitalised with lung complications, asking her and Arnob to turn it into a song.

It has been several days since the passing of Professor Syed Manzoorul Islam, yet I remain grief-stricken.

Ashwiner Cha Chakra, an intimate tribute by Faiza Ahmed to Farida Parveen, blended memory, music, and vegan cuisine. Through simplicity, it honoured Lalon’s philosophy, creating a space for reflection and quiet reverence without formalities.

Today, I stood quietly for a while in front of Room 2064 on the second floor of the Arts Building—a place where I had stood countless times before, each time leaving with his warmth and affection.

Salahuddin Ahmed had a career that only a few can imagine.

Always a voice against the ruling class, Badruddin Umar was a fierce critic of the post-1971 regime of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

The revolutionary novelist, playwright, and fierce advocate, passed away on May 28 in Bedford, Georgia

In tribute to National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam’s birth anniversary, a new album titled “The Nazrul Tapes—Reflected by Jahid Nirob” reimagines four of his classic songs. Musician Jahid Nirob has infused the timeless compositions with modern arrangements, blending electronic elements to reinterpret Nazrul’s works through a contemporary lens.

Remembering the stateless poet Daud Haider

SN Bose’s recruitment at DU was by the institution’s first vice-chancellor, PJ Hartog.

Some label you a poet of love so true

'I dedicated a lion's share of the life I've lived to poetry. I've thought of poetry as a guiding star'

A lonely soul treads on the street cultivating the sweet pain of defunct love; like a solitary artist, he rambles through the alleys of the city

It's almost as if Matthew Perry was destined to write this book.