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Real Voice of India 21 March 2024

ગુજરાતી ભાષા-સાહિત્યને યુવાનો અને બાળકો સુધી પહોંચાડવા માટે રેખતા ગુજરાતીની વેબસાઇટ અને ગુજરાતી શીખવા ‘રેખતા કિડ્સ લર્નિંગ ઍપ’ લૉન્ચ કરાઈ

GSTV 22 March 2024

Rekhta Gujarati / સાહિત્યપ્રેમીઓ માટેનો ખજાનો હવે ગુજરાતીમાં

રેખ્તા ફાઉન્ડેશન ગુજરાતી ભાષા-સંસ્કૃતિના સમૃદ્ધ વારસા અને સાહિત્યના જતન-પ્રોત્સાહન માટે રેખ્તા ગુજરાતીના પ્રકલ્પની ગૌરવપૂર્વક જાહેરાત કરે છે.

e4m 18 March 2024

Rekhta Foundation to Launch Rekhta Gujarati Initiative

Rekhtagujarati.org will be officially launched at Gujarati Subhaarambh Samaroh on 20 March in Ahmedabad

Praveg TV 22 March 2024

મોરારી બાપુના વરદ હસ્તે રેખ્તા ગુજરાતીનો શુભારંભ, મોટી સંખ્યામાં લોકો હાજર રહ્યા

Rajasthan Journal 22 March 2024

Rekhta Foundation’s Initiative- Rekhta Gujarati

Rekhta Gujarati’s website has a diverse collection of selected poems by more than 800 poets from the middle Ages to the present day.

Lucknow Digital 22 March 2024

Bringing Gujarati Language and Culture To Youth and Children

In a program organized by Rekhta Foundation, ‘Rekhta Gujarati’ website rekhtagujarati.org was launched by Pujya Moraribapu in the presence of language lovers and literary and public life leaders at Thakorbhai Desai Hall, Ahmedabad. Actor Paresh Rawal, Senior Literary Raghuveer Chaudhary, Solicitor General OI India, Tushar Mehta and Rekhta Foundation Founder Sanjeev Saraf were present as […]

Deccan Express 22 March 2024

Rekhta Gujarati website and Rekhta Kids Learning App Launch

The website was launched in the presence of Pujya Moraribapu, Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta, veteran actor Paresh Rawal and famous Gujarati writer Raghuveer Chaudhary

Prevalent India 28 March 2024

Rekhta Foundation launched the website rekhtagujarati.org for the preservation and promotion of the rich heritage of Gujarati language-culture and literature

Gujarati language will get national pride.

News Network 9 22 March 2024

‘Rekhta Gujarati’ website rekhtagujarati.org was launched by Pujya Moraribapu in the presence of language lovers and literary and public life leaders at Thakorbhai Desai Hall, Ahmedabad

The website was launched in the presence of Pujya Moraribapu, Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta, veteran actor Paresh Rawal and famous Gujarati writer Raghuveer Chaudhary

Mumbai Times 22 March 2024

REKHTA GUJARATI WEBSITE AND REKHTA KIDS LEARNING APP TO LEARN GUJARATI WAS LAUNCHED TO BRING GUJARATI LANGUAGE LITERATURE TO YOUTH AND CHILDREN

In a program organized by Rekhta Foundation, ‘Rekhta Gujarati’ website rekhtagujarati.org was launched by Pujya Moraribapu in the presence of language lovers and literary and public life leaders at Thakorbhai Desai Hall, Ahmedabad. Actor Paresh Rawal, Senior Literary Raghuveer Chaudhary, Solicitor General OI India, Tushar Mehta and Rekhta Foundation Founder Sanjeev Saraf were present as […]

up18 news 22 March 2024

Rekhta Gujarati Website And Rekhta Kids Learning App To Learn Gujarati Was Launched To Bring Gujarati Language Literature To Youth And Children

The Rekhta Foundation launched the website rekhtagujarati.org for the preservation and promotion of the rich heritage of Gujarati language-culture and literature at a function held in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. ‘Rekhta Kids Learning App’ was also launched for Gujarati children to learn and understand Gujarati language well.

Print Media 21 March 2024

Rekhta Gujarati Launch

Print Media 21 March 2024

Rekhta Gujarati Launch

Print Media 21 March 2024

Rekhta Gujarati Launch

Print Media 21 March 2024

रेख़्ता फॉउंडेशन करेगा रेख़्ता गुजराती की शुरुआत – गुजराती का डिजिटल साहित्य कोष

Print Media 21 March 2024

Rekhta Gujarati Launch

Print Media 21 March 2024

Rekhta Gujarati Launch

City Activity 21 March 2024

Rekhta Gujarati Launch

Khaleej Times 30 November 2023

Dubai speaks ‘language of love’: How the city became world’s go-to hub for Urdu poetry

Amid the city’s impressive array of world records, it’s easy to overlook a lesser-known achievement — it hosts more mushairas (poetic symposiums) than any other place on the globe.

Mix Plate January 2024

Jashn-e-Rekhta Festival Dubai 2024

The largest Urdu language, literature, and cultural festival in the world will take place in Dubai, and notable Pakistani figures including Samina and Usman Peerzada, Bee Gul, and Mahira Khan will be in attendance.

Khaleej Times 14 January 2024

Sanjiv Saraf, Huma Khalil on preserving, promoting Urdu language and culture

Described by its patrons as the sweetest language, Urdu is loved for its elegance, formality and flow, and Jashn-e-Rekhta is a celebration of its natural beauty.

Khaleej Times 2 January 2024

Dubai to host world’s largest Urdu literary fest, featuring Javed Akhtar, Mahira Khan

After enchanting audiences in India for eight years and making its international debut in London just three months ago, the celebrated literary fest, Jashn-e-Rekhta, is poised to captivate Dubai.

Hi Dubai Deals

Zabeel Park Amphitheatre: Jashn-e-Rekhta Festival Dubai 2024

The world’s largest Urdu language, literature and cultural festival will be held in Dubai for the first time. Jashn-e-Rekhta Dubai 2024 is a two-day cultural festival celebrating Urdu language, literature and culture.

Business Recorder 30 January 2024

Dubai brings together Indians and Pakistanis for Urdu festival

Curly Tales 3 January 2024

Jashn-E-Rekhta, An Urdu Festival From India Is Coming To Dubai This Jan With Javed Akhtar & More

Regarded as the largest Urdu Literary Fest, Jashn-E-Rekhta will be taking over Dubai on January 27 and 28 at Zabeel Park.

Business Recorder 30 January 2024

Dubai provides platform for India-Pakistan cultural exchange at Jashn-e-Rekhta

Javed Akhtar, Mahira Khan and Samina Peerzada among attendees highlighting importance of Urdu language

ARY News 3 January 2024

Jashn-e-Rekhta: Javed Akhtar, Bee Gul to headline largest Urdu literary fest in Dubai

Celebration of the richness of the language, the World’s largest Urdu literary festival, ‘Jashn-e-Rekhta’, is set to be hosted by Dubai this year, with eminent names from Pakistan, including Samina and Usman Peerzada, Bee Gul and Mahira Khan, to grace the event.

Arab News 28 January 2024

Pakistani artistes, poets and writers grace the stage during two-day ‘Jashn-e-Rekhta’ festival in Dubai

After winning hearts in London and India, the two-day weaved the essence of the Urdu language, its literature, and culture into the cosmopolitan fabric of the UAE on Jan. 27-28. The event featured soul-stirring ‘ghazals,’ ‘qawwalis,’ ‘dastangoi,’ engaging panel discussions, and a grand ‘mushaira,’ or poetic symposium.

India Today 18 December 2023

जश्न-ए-रेख़्ता 2023 | उर्दू के लिए एक कविता

वार्षिक जश्न-ए-रेख्ता उत्सव के आठवें संस्करण में चार चरणों, 60 से अधिक कार्यक्रमों और 150 से अधिक कलाकारों के साथ एक शानदार कार्यक्रम शामिल है।

Awaz-The Voice

Jashn-e-Rekhta 2023: तीन दिवसीय महफिल तैयार, आज से बहेगी अदब की बयार

2023 में आगामी जश्न-ए-रेख्ता 8 दिसंबर से 10 दिसंबर तक दिल्ली में होने वाला है. जश्न ए रेख्ता तीन दिवसीय त्यौहार है. इस आयोजन में उर्दू भाषा को संरक्षित करने का प्रयास किया जाता है. रेख्ता फाउंडेशन पिछले कई वर्षों से कई भाषाओं के संरक्षण और संवर्धन में लगा हुआ है.

The New Indian Express 22 February 2024

Celebrating Sahir Ludhianvi

The idea of telling the story of Sahir Ludhianvi’s life first took birth in the mind of the creative director Amrita Talwar from Art for Causes, who wanted to make documentaries on some legendary poets.

The Indian Express 16 February 2024

Delhi fest celebrates 18th-century Urdu poet Meer Taqi Meer

A Four-Day festival honoring the work of Meer Taqi Meer, a renowned 18th-century Urdu Poet, kicked off at the India International Center(IIC) in Delhi on Thursday.

The Tribune 21 January 2024

Keeping it sweet & simple

The last fortnight has been so miserable that I will have to drag out some happy memories from the past to write with any joy.

The Tribune 21 January 2024

Rooted in reality, he spoke his mind

I met Munawwar Bhai at a few Jashn-e-Rekhta events. A humble man rooted in reality, his magnetic charisma as a Shayar unfolded abundantly in mushairas, where he was a popular figure because of his hold on the audience’s pulse.

Awaz-The Voice

Jashn-e-Rekhta, capital largest literary festival opens at an enchanting note

Jashn-e-Rekhta (Festival of Urdu) is an annual festival celebrating the language that emerged from India and evolved as a language of culture and sophistication.

Forbes India 3 January 2024

An Equal Music

When Rekha and Vishal Bhardwaj speak about their work it is an effortless ebb and flow of ideas and words, their sentences complementing the thought of the other, their pauses like unspoken cues for the other to speak.

The Indian Express 9 December 2023

Around Town: This weekend in Delhi, immerse in Jashn-e-Rekhta, catch a play or experience blue comedy

The Jashn-e-Rekhta festival will witness over 200 artistes and host more than 50 sessions and performances over three days.

India Today 12 December 2023

An Ode to Urdu

For most people, a love affair with Urdu is linked with their fascination for Shayari or poetry. After all, poets like Mirza Ghalib, Faiz Ahmad Faiz, and Mir Taqi Mir were instrumental in contributing to the literary richness of the language.

The Times of India 12 December 2023

Jashn-E-Rekhta ends on a soulful note in Delhi

Hindustan 11 December 2023

कलाकारों ने संगीत से समा बांधा

उर्दू अदब और हिन्दुस्तानी तहज़ीब के सबसे बड़े उत्सव जश्न-ए-रेख़्ता के आखिरी दिन कलाकारों ने संगीत और कविता से समां बांध दिया।

Navbharat Times 11 December 2023

जैसा सिनेमा चाहते हो, उसके लिए थिएटर जाना होगा: अनुराग कश्यप

अनुराग कश्यप बॉलीवुड के सबसे संवेदनशील फिल्मकारों में से एक माने जाते हैं। अनुराग कश्यप बॉलीवुड के सबसे संवेदनशील फिल्मकारों में से एक माने जाते हैं। हाल ही में उन्होंने फिल्ममेकर सुधीर मिश्रा के साथ दिल्ली में चल रहे जश्न-ए-रेख़्ता कार्यक्रम में हिस्सा लिया जहां सिनेमा की भाषा और बिज़नेस को लेकर बात की।

Hari Bhoomi 11 December 2023

दिल्ली सरकार के जश्न -ए-रेख़्ता कार्यक्रम में उमड़े संगीत व उर्दू प्रेमी

दिल्ली सरकार के पर्यटन विभाग द्वारा मेजर ध्यानचन्द नेशनल स्टेडियम में आयोजित ‘जश्न-ए-रेख़्ता’ के वेसंस्करण के अंतिम दिन रविवार को संगीत और उर्दू भारती संख्या में पहुंचे।

Millenniumpost December 11, 2023

Delhi’s weekends to see cultural fests till Xmas

As winter creeps into the Capital, so does the festive air. Delhi’s weekend has been scheduled for cultural fests till the Christmas celebrations take over, spanning across the city.

Hindustan Times 11 December 2023

Delhi gets a dose of varied cinematic views and hues

The jugalbandi of Hindi cinema and Urdu has been a timeless love affair.

The Times of India 11 December 2023

Urdu had great influence on Hindi cinema lyricists

Participating in several sessions at the ongoing Jashn-e-Rekhta, Javed Akhtar narrated his poetry and discussed the influence of Urdu on everyday language, especially in Hindi cinema.

The Times of India 10 December 2023

Vishal and Rekha Bhardwaj’s musical date with Delhi

Sangeet se bada koi nasha nahi hai: Vishal Bhardwaj

Hindustan Times 10 December 2023

Phir le aaye Rekha, Vishal and Javed sa’ab, to a suhani shaam in Dilli

When filmmaker-musician Vishal Bhardwaj and singer Rekha Bhardwaj took the stage at the opening night of the 8th edition of Jashn-e-Rekhta, mellifluous ghazals and Sufi tunes delighted the audience.

Hindustan Times Chandigarh 9 December 2023

जावेद अख़्तर की शायरी के नाम रहा पहला दिन

Punjab Kesari 8 December 2023

जश्न-ए-रेख़्ता का 8वां संस्करण दिल्ली में हाज़िर है

Hindustan Times 8 December 2023

जश्न-ए-रेख़्ता का आग़ाज़ आज

Hindustan Times 8 December 2023

An ode to the language of love, art and culture

What most of you know today as Urdu language was once called Rekhta.

The Quint 19 November 2023

Jashn-e-Rekhta London in Photos: A Celebration of Urdu That Transcends Borders

The inaugural display of Jashn-e-Rekhta at London’s Westminster Chapel was attended by several diaspora luminaries.

The Week 27 October 2023

Jashn-e-Rekhta goes global with first Urdu festival in London

Jashn-e-Rekhta, one of the world’s largest Urdu language, literary and cultural festivals, being held annually in New Delhi for eight years, will make its international debut here on Saturday.

Money Control 29 October 2023

Jashn-e-Rekhta goes to London

Urdu and Urdu literature was celebrated in the UK as the Uttar Pradesh-based non-profit Rekhta Foundation had their first cultural programme outside India in London this weekend.

National Herald 17 September 2023

London Diary: A flavour of Urdu in London

Organisers promise ‘an immersive experience into the composite culture from which Urdu originated’. It will offer an eclectic fare comprising music, dance, dastangoi, mushaira, and qawwali.

THE PIONEER 28 October 2023

Jashn-e-Rekhta goes global with first Urdu fest in London

The day-long “Jashn-e-Rekhta London” will be held at Westminster Chapel and include sessions and performances representing the socio-cultural matrix of Urdu in the UK.

The Print 27 October 2023

Jashn-e-Rekhta goes global with first Urdu festival in London

London, Oct 27 (PTI) Jashn-e-Rekhta, one of the world’s largest Urdu language, literary and cultural festivals, being held annually in New Delhi for eight years, will make its international debut here on Saturday.

The Statesman 30 October 2023

Jashn-e-Rekhta Makes International Debut in London

Jashn-e-Rekhta, the renowned Urdu cultural festival, ventures abroad with its international debut in London, promoting the richness of the Urdu language and culture.

Avadhnama 31 July 2023

हिन्दवी के तीसरे वर्षगाँठ पर हिन्दवी उत्सव का भव्य आयोजन

Dainik Bhaskar 31 July 2023

हिन्दवी के तीसरे वर्षगाँठ पर हिन्दवी उत्सव का भव्य आयोजन

Dainik Jagran 31 July 2023

साहित्य में निवेश धन का सर्वोत्तम उपयोग: शिवमूर्ति

Desh ki Roshni 31 July 2023

हिन्दवी के तीसरे वर्षगाँठ पर हिन्दवी उत्सव का भव्य आयोजन

Desh Pratidin 31 July 2023

हिन्दवी के तीसरे वर्षगाँठ पर हिन्दवी उत्सव का भव्य आयोजन

DNA 31 July 2023

हिन्दवी के तीसरे वर्षगाँठ पर हिन्दवी उत्सव का आयोजन

Hindustan 31 July 2023

इस दौर में साहित्य काग़ज़ तक सीमित नहीं: शिवमूर्ति

Hindustan Times 1 August 2023

Hindwi Anniversary Celebrations

Home News 31 July 2023

‘हिन्दवी’ के तीसरे वर्षगाँठ पर हिन्दवी उत्सव का भव्य आयोजन

Janmadhyam 31 July 2023

‘हिन्दवी’ के तीसरे वर्षगाँठ पर हिन्दवी उत्सव का भव्य आयोजन

Jansandesh Times 31 July 2023

हिन्दवी के तीसरे वर्षगाँठ पर उत्सव का आयोजन

Loksatya Lucknow 31 July 2023

साहित्य में निवेश धन का सर्वोत्तम उपयोग

Navbharat Times 31 July 2023

साहित्य अब काग़ज़ों तक सीमित नहीं रहेगा

Nav Satta 31 July 2023

आने वाले समय में साहित्य अब काग़ज़ तक सीमित नहीं रहेगा: शिवमूर्ति

Rashtriya Sahara 31 July 2023

आने वाले समय में साहित्य अब काग़ज़ तक सीमित नहीं रहेगा

Rashtriya Swaroop 31 July 2023

‘हिन्दवी’ के तीसरे वर्षगाँठ पर हिन्दवी उत्सव का भव्य आयोजन

The Mridul Express 30 July 2023

‘Hindwi Utsav’ celebrates Third Anniversary with Resounding Success

Spast Awaz 31 July 2023

तीसरी वर्षगाँठ पर हिन्दवी उत्सव आयोजित

Voice of Lucknow 31 July 2023

साहित्या अब काग़ज़ तक ही सीमित नहीं रहेगा: शिवमूर्ति

Wahid Bharat Times 31 July 2023

‘हिन्दवी’ के तीसरे वर्षगाँठ पर हिन्दवी उत्सव काभव्य आयोजन

Everyday News 28 July 2023

हिन्दवी के तीसरे वर्षगाँठ पर हिन्दवी उत्सव का आयोजन

DNA 28 July 2023

हिन्दवी के तीसरे वर्षगाँठ पर हिन्दवी उत्सव का आयोजन

Jagdarpan 28 July 2023

हिन्दवी के तीसरे वर्षगाँठ पर हिन्दवी उत्सव का आयोजन

Janmadhyam 28 July 2023

हिन्दवी के तीसरे वर्षगाँठ पर हिन्दवी उत्सव का आयोजन

Navbharat Times 30 July 2023

हिन्दवी उत्सव 30 जुलाइ को

The Pioneer 30 July 2023

Hindwi Utsav to Be Celebrated Today

Times of India 28 July 2023

Poetry to Meet Live Music at Hindwi Utsav

News85 31 July 2023

‘हिन्दवी’ की तीसरी वर्षगाँठ पर ‘हिन्दवी उत्सव’ का भव्य आयोजन

संगीत नाटक अकादमी में आयोजित कार्यक्रम में हिंदी के प्रसिद्ध साहित्यकार शिवमूर्ति ने हिंदी साहित्य के संरक्षण और प्रचार के महत्व पर अपनी बहुमूल्य अंतर्दृष्टि साझा की और कहा कि आने वाले समय में साहित्य अब काग़ज़ तक ही सीमित नहीं रहेगा, तकनीक बहुत आगे जा चुकी है।

ETV Bharat 31 July 2023

हिंदी भाषा को किसी सहारे की आवश्यकता नहीं, अभिभावक भी बच्चों को करें प्रोत्साहित

हिंदी न सिर्फ हमारी मातृभाषा है बल्कि ‘हिंदी है हम वतन है हिंदुस्तान हमारा’. हिंदी भाषा अपने आप में अपनी स्थान बनाने के लिए पर्याप्त है. हिंदी भाषा को किसी भी प्रकार की बैसाखी की आवश्यकता नहीं है. अगर अभिभावक अपने बच्चों को हिंदी भाषा का ज्ञान दें तो वह दिन दूर नहीं जब हर […]

Jan Jagran 31 July 2023

बढ़ती तकनीक के दौर में साहित्य अब काग तक सीमित नहीं: शिवमूर्ति

रेख्ता फाउण्डेशन के हिन्दी साहित्य के उपक्रम हिन्दवी की तीसरी वर्षगांठ साहित्यिक-सांस्कृतिक कार्यक्रम ‘हिन्दवी उत्सव के रूप में संत गाडगे जी महराज प्रेक्षागृह में मनाई गई।

TV Live India 31 July 2023

‘Hindwi Utsav’ Celebrates Third Anniversary with Resounding Success

The event witnessed a vibrant congregation of Hindi-speaking communities, literary enthusiasts, and distinguished personalities, making it an unforgettable affair that highlighted the brilliance of Hindi literature and culture.

Telescope Today 30 July 2023

हिंदवी उत्सव : धन का सर्वोत्तम उपयोग है साहित्य में निवेश

रेख़्ता फ़ाउंडेशन के हिंदी साहित्य को समर्पित उपक्रम ‘हिन्दवी’ ने अपनी स्थापना की तीसरी वर्षगाँठ के अवसर पर संगीत नाटक अकादमी में एक भव्य साहित्यिक-सांस्कृतिक कार्यक्रम ‘हिन्दवी उत्सव’ का आयोजन किया।

Hindustan 30 July 2023

बढ़ती तकनीक के दौर में साहित्य अब काग तक सीमित नहीं: शिवमूर्ति

रेख्ता फाउण्डेशन के हिन्दी साहित्य के उपक्रम हिन्दवी की तीसरी वर्षगांठ साहित्यिक-सांस्कृतिक कार्यक्रम ‘हिन्दवी उत्सव के रूप में संत गाडगे जी महराज प्रेक्षागृह में मनाई गई। इसमें देश के विभिन्न भागों से आए हिंदी साहित्य की विभूतियों ने साहित्य संरक्षण और प्रचार पर अपनी बात रखी।

UNI Varta 30 July 2023

‘हिन्दवी’ की तीसरी वर्षगाँठ पर ‘हिन्दवी उत्सव’ का भव्य आयोजन

लखनऊ, 30 जुलाई (वार्ता) हिंदी साहित्य को समर्पित उपक्रम ‘हिन्दवी’ ने अपनी स्थापना की तीसरी वर्षगाँठ के अवसर पर रविवार को भव्य साहित्यिक-सांस्कृतिक कार्यक्रम ‘हिन्दवी उत्सव’ का आयोजन किया जिसमें देश के जानेमाने साहित्यकारों और बुद्धिजीवियों ने अपने विचार प्रस्तुत किये।

Voice of Lucknow 30 July 2023

साहित्य अब कागज तक ही सीमित नहीं रहेगा : शिवमूर्ति

रेख़्ता फाउंडेशन के हिंदी साहित्य को समर्पित उपक्रम हिन्दवी ने अपनी स्थापना की तीसरी वर्षगाँठ के अवसर पर आज लखनऊ के प्रतिष्ठित संगीत नाटक अकादमी में एक भव्य साहित्यिक-सांस्कृतिक कार्यक्रम हिन्दवी उत्सव का आयोजन किया।

instant khabar 30 July 2023

‘हिन्दवी उत्सव’ में दिखा हिंदी साहित्यिक जगत की प्रतिष्ठित हस्तियों का अद्भुत संगम

रेख़्ता फ़ाउंडेशन के हिंदी साहित्य को समर्पित उपक्रम ‘हिन्दवी’ ने अपनी स्थापना की तीसरी वर्षगाँठ के अवसर पर आज लखनऊ के प्रतिष्ठित संगीत नाटक अकादमी में एक भव्य साहित्यिक-सांस्कृतिक कार्यक्रम ‘हिन्दवी उत्सव’ का आयोजन किया।

Arya TV 29 July 2023

हिन्दवी की तीसरी वर्षगाँठ पर ‘हिन्दवी उत्सव’ का आयोजन

हिन्दवी ने भाषिक सजगता को प्रोत्साहित किया है और साहित्य प्रेमियों के लिए एक ऐसा प्लेटफॉर्म बनाने का प्रयास किया है जहाँ हिंदी संस्कृति के विविध पहलुओं पर संवाद से लेकर नई खोज की जा सके, उत्सव मनाया जा सके। इस प्रक्रिया में हिन्दवी, जो कि ग़ैर-लाभकारी पहल है, ने ‘हिन्दवी डिक्शनरी’ की घोषणा की […]

24 Ghante Online 28 July 2023

नवाब नगरी में 30 जुलाई को लगेगा हिन्दी साहित्यकारों का जमावड़ा

उत्तर प्रदेश की राजधानी लखनऊ में आगामी 30 जुलाई को देश के जानेमाने साहित्यकार ( Hindi Writers) और बुद्धजीवी हिंदी साहित्य के संरक्षण और प्रोत्साहन के लिए विचार विमर्श करेंगे।

Lucknow Tribune 28 July 2023

Classical fusion band Shadaj to headline Third Anniversary celebration of Hindwi.org

The event, which will take place on July 30, 2023, at the vibrant Sangeet Natak Akademi in Lucknow, promises to be a remarkable affair. Adding to the significance of the occasion, the celebrated writer and novelist, Shivmurti will grace the event as the Chief Guest, bestowing its divine presence upon the festivities.

UNI Varta 28 July 2023

नवाब नगरी में 30 जुलाइ को लगेगा साहित्यकारों का जमावड़ा

लखनऊ 28 जुलाई (वार्ता) उत्तर प्रदेश की राजधानी लखनऊ में आगामी 30 जुलाई को देश के जानेमाने साहित्यकार और बुद्धजीवी हिंदी साहित्य के संरक्षण और प्रोत्साहन के लिए विचार विमर्श करेंगे।

Economy Post 28 July 2023

Lucknow to host Hindi literary fest ‘Hindwi Utsav’

Hindwi.org under the aegis of Rekhta Foundation, which is dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindi literature, will celebrate its 3rd anniversary with ‘Hindwi Utsav’. The event, on July 30, will be organised at the vibrant Sangeet Natak Akademi premises.

Capital of Uttar Pradesh 28 July 2023

हिन्दवी की तीसरी वर्षगाँठ पर ‘हिन्दवी उत्सव’ का आयोजन

हिन्दवी का उद्देश्य है कि वह अपने इस प्रयत्न को निरंतर जारी रखे और हिंदी भाषा को सुंदर और प्रामाणिक रूप में प्रस्तुत कर पाए।

Huzaifa 28 July 2023

हिन्दवी की तीसरी वर्षगाँठ पर ‘हिन्दवी उत्सव’ का आयोजन

हिन्दवी की वेबसाइट पर 1200+ कवियों, 14000+ कविताओं, 1300+ छंदों, 3000+ दोहों और 300+ लोकगीत उपलब्ध हैं। हिन्दवी का उद्देश्य है कि वह अपने इस प्रयत्न को निरंतर जारी रखे और हिंदी भाषा को सुंदर और प्रामाणिक रूप में प्रस्तुत कर पाए।

Sawi Awareness 28 July 2023

हिन्दवी की तीसरी वर्षगाँठ पर ‘हिन्दवी उत्सव’ का आयोजन

‘हिन्दवी उत्सव’ के पिछले संस्करण में साहित्य प्रेमियों की उत्साहपूर्ण भागीदारी से प्रेरित होकर इस वर्ष यह उत्सव अधिक बड़ा और भव्य होगा, जिसमें हिंदी साहित्य से जुड़ी प्रमुख हस्तियाँ और कलाकार एकसाथ एक मंच पर आएँगे।

Bharat Manjari 27 July 2023

हिन्दवी की तीसरी वर्षगाँठ पर ‘हिन्दवी उत्सव’ का आयोजन

उद्घाटन समारोह के बाद पहला सत्र चर्चा-परिचर्चा का होगा जिसमें साहित्यकार शिवमूर्ति, शालिनी माथुर और अखिलेश जैसे प्रतिष्ठित लेखक विचारोत्तेजक विषय ‘कठिन समय में कटाक्ष’ पर चर्चा करेंगे। इसके बाद उत्सव में काव्यात्मक अभिव्यक्ति के लिए कविता संध्या(कविता पाठ) का आयोजन होगा।

Desh Pratidin 28 July 2023

हिन्दवी की तीसरी वर्षगाँठ पर ‘हिन्दवी उत्सव’ का आयोजन

हिंदुस्तानी कला, साहित्य एवं संस्कृति के संरक्षण और प्रचार के लिए प्रयत्नशील रेख़्ता फ़ाउंडेशन, हिंदी भाषा के विभिन्न रंगों का जश्न मनाने के लिए ‘हिन्दवी उत्सव’ का आयोजन कर रहा है जो भारतीय दर्शन और जीवन शैली की रीढ़ है।

Divya Sandesh 28 July 2023

हिन्दवी की तीसरी वर्षगाँठ पर ‘हिन्दवी उत्सव’ का आयोजन

‘हिन्दवी उत्सव’ हिन्दवी [hindwi.org] का वार्षिक साहित्यिक आयोजन है, जिसका उद्देश्य हिंदी भाषा और साहित्य की समृद्ध विरासत का जश्न मनाना और हिंदी-भाषी समुदायों तथा साहित्य-संस्कृति प्रेमियों को करीब लाना है।

News 18 Hindi 26 July 2023

हिन्दवी की वर्षगांठ पर ‘हिन्दवी उत्सव’ का आयोजन, लखनऊ में जुटेंगे देशभर के साहित्यकार

‘हिन्दवी उत्सव’ के पिछले संस्करण में साहित्य प्रेमियों की उत्साहपूर्ण भागीदारी से प्रेरित होकर इस वर्ष यह उत्सव अधिक बड़ा और भव्य होगा, जिसमें हिंदी साहित्य से जुड़ी प्रमुख हस्तियां और कलाकार एकसाथ एक मंच पर आएंगे.

Times Now 26 July 2023

हिन्दवी की तीसरी वर्षगाँठ पर ‘हिन्दवी उत्सव’ का आयोजन

‘हिन्दवी उत्सव’ हिन्दवी [hindwi.org] का वार्षिक साहित्यिक आयोजन है। यह उत्सव साहित्य एवं संवाद को बढ़ावा देने और हिंदी साहित्य के अमूल्य योगदान को रेखांकित करने का एक मंच प्रदान करता है।

instant khabar 26 July 2023

हिन्दवी की तीसरी वर्षगाँठ पर ‘हिन्दवी उत्सव’ 30 जुलाई को लखनऊ में

‘हिन्दवी उत्सव’ हिन्दवी [hindwi.org] का वार्षिक साहित्यिक आयोजन है, जिसका उद्देश्य हिंदी भाषा और साहित्य की समृद्ध विरासत का जश्न मनाना और हिंदी-भाषी समुदायों तथा साहित्य-संस्कृति प्रेमियों को करीब लाना है।

Suman Suprabhat 26 July 2023

हिन्दवी की तीसरी वर्षगाँठ पर ‘हिन्दवी उत्सव’ का आयोजन

हिंदी साहित्य के संरक्षण और प्रोत्साहन के लिए समर्पित रेख़्ता फ़ाउंडेशन के उपक्रम, हिन्दवी [hindwi.org] ने अपने तीन वर्ष सफलता के साथ पूरे कर लिए हैं। अपनी तीसरी वर्षगांठ पर हिन्दवी ने ‘हिन्दवी उत्सव’ के रूप में 30 जुलाई, 2023 को लखनऊ के संगीत नाटक अकादमी में एक भव्य आयोजन की घोषणा की है।

India Narrative 22 June 2023

Defying prophecy of doom, Urdu is blooming in India

World’s largest collection of Urdu shayari, poetry & poets has one web address – Rekhta.

Aaj Tak 12 June 2023

उपन्यास ‘अल्लाह मियां का कारखाना’ को प्रथम ‘बैंक ऑफ़ बड़ौदा राष्ट्रभाषा सम्मान’; लेखक, अनुवादक को मिले 21 लाख और 15 लाख रुपए

प्रथम ‘बैंक ऑफ़ बड़ौदा राष्ट्रभाषा सम्मान’ में उर्दू से हिंदी में अनूदित उपन्यासों की धूम रही. पहला सम्मान जहां उर्दू उपन्यास ‘अल्लाह मियां का कारखाना’ के लेखक मोहसिन खान और हिंदी अनुवादक सईद अहमद को दिया गया. वहीं सम्मान के लिए चुनी गई अंतिम 6 कृतियों में उर्दू भाषा की 3 कृतियां शामिल हैं.

APN News 12 June 2023

Allah Miyan Ka Karkhana wins the ‘Bank of Baroda Rashtrabhasha Samman’ 2023

Mohsin Khan, the author of the Urdu novel and Saeed Ahmad, the translator of the book in Hindi, won the award for the novel Allah Miyan Ka Karkhana.

Awaz The Voice 12 June 2023

मोहसिन खान की किताब अल्लाह मियां का कारखाना को मिला बैंक ऑफ बड़ौदा का राष्ट्रभाषा सम्मान, सईद अहमद हैं अनुवादक

हिंदी में अनुवाद के क्षेत्र में सबसे बड़े पुरस्कार की घोषणा हो गई है. रविवार को बैंक ऑफ बड़ौदा राष्ट्रभाषा सम्मान के विजेता के रूप में मोहसिन खान की किताब अल्लाह मियां का कारखाना के इसी नाम के हिंदी अनुवाद को यह पुरस्कार दिया गया. इस उर्दू उपन्यास का अनुवाद सईद अहमद ने किया है.

City Air News 12 June 2023

The ‘Bank of Baroda Rashtrabhasha Samman’ has been established to acknowledge and celebrate acclaimed novels published in different Indian languages and their translated and published Hindi versions.

Further, five novels – Abhipreta Kaala, Cheeni Kothi, Ghar Palano Chhele, Nadeesht and Nemat Khana received the runners up prize at this year’s edition.

Global Prime News 11 June 2023

BoB Announces ‘Allah Miyan Ka Karkhana’ as the Winner of ‘Bank of Baroda Rashtrabhasha Samman’ 2023

The ‘Bank of Baroda Rashtrabhasha Samman’ has been established to acknowledge and celebrate acclaimed novels published in different Indian languages and their translated and published Hindi versions.

IND Today 12 June 2023

Allah Miyan Ka Karkhana Wins The ‘Bank Of Baroda Rashtrabhasha Samman’ 2023

Bank of Baroda (Bank), one of India’s leading public sector bank, today announced the winner of the first edition of the ‘Bank of Baroda Rashtrabhasha Samman’ 2023.

News 18 Hindi 12 June 2023

‘अल्लाह मियां का कारखाना’ को 36 लाख रुपये का पुरस्कार, उर्दू लेखक मोहसिन खान को मिला ‘राष्ट्रभाषा सम्मान’

हिंदी साहित्य में अनुवाद की दुनिया में अब तक की सबसे बड़ी नकद राशि का पुरस्कार उर्दू के मशहूर लेखक मोहसिन खान को मिला है. उनके उपन्यास ‘अल्लाह मियां का कारखाना’ के हिंदी अनुवाद को इस सम्मान के लिए चुना गया.

Orissa Diary 12 June 2023

Allah Miyan Ka Karkhana Wins The ‘Bank Of Baroda Rashtrabhasha Samman’ 2023

Mohsin Khan, the author of the Urdu novel and Saeed Ahmad, the translator of the book in Hindi, won the award for the novel Allah Miyan Ka Karkhana.

Pipa News 12 June 2023

Urdu novel allah miyan ka karkhana by mohsin khan gets bank of baroda rashtrabhasha samman | rekhta publication

Published in association with Rekhta Publications and Raj Kamal Prakashan, this book attempts to show the world from a child’s point of view.

Pro IQRA 12 June 2023

Urdu novel allah miyan ka karkhana by mohsin khan wins bank of baroda rashtrabhasha samman | rekhta publication

Renowned Urdu writer Mohsin Khan has received the world’s largest monetary award for translation in Hindi literature to date. The Hindi translation of his novel ‘Allah Mian Ka Karkhana’ was selected for this honour.

Sujatawde.com 11 June 2023

Allah Miyan Ka Karkhana wins the ‘Bank of Baroda Rashtrabhasha Samman’ 2023

Bank of Baroda (Bank), one of India’s leading public sector bank, today announced the winner of the first edition of the ‘Bank of Baroda Rashtrabhasha Samman’ 2023.

The Business Bytes 11 June 2023

Mohsin Khan’s “Allah Miyan Ka Karkhana” wins the ‘Bank of Baroda Rashtrabhasha Samman’ 2023

The original author of the novel received a cash award worth Rs 21 lakh while the translator received Rs 15 lakh as prize money.

The Northlines 13 June 2023

Allah Miyan Ka Karkhana wins the ‘BoB Rashtrabhasha Samman’ 2023

Mohsin Khan,the authorof the Urdu novel and Saeed Ahmad,the translator of the book in Hindi, won the award for the novel Allah Miyan Ka Karkhana.

Zee Salaam 20 May 2023

Majaz Lakhnawi: कान्स फिल्म समारोह में शायर मजाज़ लखनवी की बायोपिक का प्रदर्शन

कान्स मार्चे डू फिल्म 2023 में उर्दू अदब के मशहूर शायर मजाज लखनवी पर फिल्म ‘मजाजः ए लाइफ इन पोएट्री’ दिखाई गई. इस फिल्म का निर्माण रेख्ता फाउंडेशन ने किया है

Times of India 20 May 2023

Film on Urdu poet Majaz Lakhnawi screened at Cannes Marche du Film 2023

A new film on the life and times of Urdu poet Majaz Lakhnawi is among the Indian entries at the Cannes Marche du Film 2023. “Majaz: A Life in Poetry

The Print Hindi 20 May 2023

उर्दू शायर मजाज लखनवी पर बनी फिल्म ‘कान फिल्म महोत्सव-2023’ में दिखाई गई

कान, 20 मई (भाषा) उर्दू कवि मजाज लखनवी के जीवन और समय पर आधारित एक फिल्म ‘कान फिल्म महोत्सव 2023’ की भारतीय प्रविष्टियों में शामिल है।

The New Indian Express 21 May 2023

Film on Urdu poet Majaz Lakhnawi screened at Cannes Marche du Film 2023

Ghazal singer Amrish Mishra, in his first acting assignment, plays Majaz in the film, which sees the poet’s life is seen through the eyes of a research scholar.

Republic World 21 May 2023

Film On Urdu Poet Majaz Lakhnawi Screened At Cannes Marche Du Film 2023

Majaz: A Life in Poetry, written and directed by Huma Khalil, was screened at Cannes on May 20. The two-hour film is the first in the series.

PTI 20 May 2023

Film on Urdu poet Majaz Lakhnawi screened at Cannes Marche du Film 2023

A new film on the life and times of Urdu poet Majaz Lakhnawi is among the Indian entries at the Cannes Marche du Film 2023. “Majaz: A Life in Poetry”

News Drum 20 May 2023

Film on Urdu poet Majaz Lakhnawi screened at Cannes Marche du Film 2023

A new film on the life and times of Urdu poet Majaz Lakhnawi is among the Indian entries at the Cannes Marche du Film 2023. “Majaz: A Life in Poetry

LatestLY 20 May 2023

Entertainment News | Film on Urdu Poet Majaz Lakhnawi Screened at Cannes Marche Du Film 2023

A new film on the life and times of Urdu poet Majaz Lakhnawi is among the Indian entries at the Cannes Marche du Film 2023.

Janta se Rishta 21 May 2023

उर्दू शायर मजाज लखनवी पर बनी फिल्म कांन्स मार्चे डू फिल्म 2023 में दिखाई गई

हुमा खलील द्वारा लिखित और निर्देशित ‘मजाज: ए लाइफ इन पोएट्री’ का शनिवार को यहां प्रदर्शन किया गया।

IBC24 20 May 2023

उर्दू शायर मजाज लखनवी पर बनी फिल्म ‘कान फिल्म महोत्सव-2023’ में दिखाई गई

कान, 20 मई (भाषा) उर्दू कवि मजाज लखनवी के जीवन और समय पर आधारित एक फिल्म ‘कान फिल्म महोत्सव 2023’ की भारतीय प्रविष्टियों में शामिल है।

East Coast Daily 22 May 2023

Lakhnawi screened at Cannes Marche du Film 2023

New film based on the life and times of Urdu poet Majaz Lakhnawi is one of India’s submissions to the Cannes Marche du Film 2023.

Devdiscourse 20 May 2023

Film on Urdu poet Majaz Lakhnawi screened at Cannes Marche du Film 2023

Huma Khalil says, “What drew me to Majaz is the fact that he was the first Urdu poet to speak of women as equals and not just for their beauty and charm.”

Deccan Herald 20 May 2023

Film on Urdu poet Majaz Lakhnawi screened at Cannes Marche du Film 2023

‘Majaz: A Life in Poetry’, written and directed by Huma Khalil, was screened on Saturday

Bolly Inside 21 May 2023

Cannes Marche Du Film 2023 Showcases Film Based on Urdu Poet Majaz Lakhnawi in the Entertainment News

The film is the first in a series that will use the audiovisual medium to tell stories about poets and writers who contributed to the growth of the Urdu language.

Outlook Hindi 1 April 2023

आवरण कथा/सोशल मीडिया: लोकप्रिय बनाम अदबी शायरी

www.rekhta.org ने इस धारणा को चरम पर पहुंचा दिया कि अच्छी और प्रतिनिधि शायरी वह है जिससे आनंद उठाने के लिए लिपि का जानना जरूरी नहीं, उर्दू शायरी को रोमन या देवनागरी में भी पढ़ा-समझा और सराहा जा सकता है।

Outlook Hindi 16 April 2023

इंटरव्यू – संजीव सराफ : ‘‘विदेश में भी होगा जश्न ए रेख्ता का उत्सव”

आज हर किसी के फोन तक उर्दू शायरी की पहुंच है। लोग उर्दू शायरी को वाट्सएप स्टेटस पर शेयर करने से लेकर उस पर इंस्टाग्राम रील्स और यूट्यूब शॉर्ट्स बना रहे हैं।

Outlook Hindi 1 April 2023

आवरण कथा/नजरिया: उर्दू दिलों को जोड़ती है

आज भी जो उर्दू भाषा का रंग है, हुस्न है, मोहब्बत है, वह किसी साहित्यिक संस्था के कारण नहीं है

Forbes 10 March 2023

Sanjiv Saraf: A saviour of languages

By setting up Rekhta Foundation, a not-for-profit, businessman Sanjiv Saraf has played a pivotal role in the revival of Urdu in the past decade

Hindustan Times 25 February 2023

Naseeruddin Shah feels Hindi cinema loves to laugh at others’ miseries: ‘Don’t know how to laugh at ourselves’

The veteran actor felt that films have been encouraging people to make fun of communities like the Sikhs or the Parsis, but when it comes to laughing at ourselves, people get sensitive.

Press Wire 18 25 February 2023

‘Vision is clear’, Naseeruddin Shah said this about South films

Recently, in Jashn-e-Rekhta, Naseeruddin Shah also took out his/her anger on Hindi cinema and said that- ‘Religions have always been made fun of in Hindi films.

gscene 31 August 2020

Biggest annual Urdu language festival goes online

The sixth annual Jashn-e-Rekhta (festival of Urdu language) which showcases the composite culture of South Asia is due to be hosted virtually from September 5-6 .

Asian Voice 7 September 2020

I doubt that both love and anguish can be better expressed in any other language : Tanuja Chandra

Amidst the countless mesmerising anecdotes, in the two day virtual celebration at Jashn-E-Rekhta UK, Tanuja discussed the contribution of Urdu to the world of cinema and television.

Gulf Today 31 August 2020

Letters ace borders in UAE’s rousing Urdu play Mian Biwi aur Wagah

The play’s premise is woven around three central characters — a wife-husband duo, both journalists, from Karachi (Pakistan) and Bihar (India), who are seen and heard writing letters to their kith and kin from all walks of life, set in different cities, and through a range of varied emotions.

Asian Voice 31 August 2020

Ghazals are not just about heartbreak and being drunk : Shilpa Rao

“Ghazal is a mix of everything and has the added bliss of being extremely romantic and expressed beautifully. I think it’s all of that. It’s a world of its own. It’s a way of life. It’s a thought process.”- Shilpa Rao

Daily Excelsior 29 August 2020

India-Pak play about letter-writing to premiere at Urdu festival in UK

Jashn-e-Rekhta UK, organised by the Rekhta Foundation UK over two days on September 5 and 6, is pitching itself as a unique “immersive experience” that will bring together exclusive sessions and digital archive of art forms.

News Beezer 28 August 2020

India-Pakistan play on letter writing for the premiere at the UK’s Urdu Festival

The UK premiere of a play based on a series of letters describing the real-life experiences of an Indian man and his Pakistani wife is one of the highlights of a unique virtual Urdu festival being held in the UK.

The Week 28 August 2020

India-Pak play about letter-writing to premiere at Urdu festival in UK

“It is indeed a great honour that an institution like Rekhta recognised our efforts for the love of Urdu,” said Amna Khaishgi, team leader of Goonj, the theatre group behind the play co-written by Dubai-based Ehtesham Shahid, who also portrays the main lead of Mian.

The Tribune 28 August 2020

India-Pak play about letter-writing to premiere at Urdu festival in UK

Among the other highlights include “Cinema – Kal Aur Aaj”, during which famed poets and lyricists Javed Akhtar and Manoj Muntashir will be in conversation about films, lyrics and Urdu poetry.

The New Indian Express 28 August 2020

India-Pakistan play about letter-writing to premiere at Urdu festival in UK

‘Mian Biwi Aur Wagah’ will be showcased next week at Jashn-e-Rekhta (JeR) UK, the world’s largest Urdu language literary event held annually in Delhi since 2016.

iGlobal 28 August 2020

Filmmaker Tanuja Chandra among headliners of UKs first Urdu Fest

Indian filmmaker Tanuja Chandra is among the Bollywood headliners, alongside famed lyricist-poets Javed Akhtar and Gulzar, of a first-of-its-kind virtual Urdu festival being hosted in Britain for the Indian diaspora

Asian Voice 24 August 2020

Jashn-e-Rekhta presents 32 digital sessions for the UK

Some highlights, as well as those made especially for the UK, include: Tanuja Chandra, Indian film director, Nasreen Munni Kabir, filmmaker and author, Sania Saeed, renowned Pakistani actor discuss the contribution of Urdu to the world of cinema.

Eastern Eye 28 August 2020

India-Pakistan play on letter-writing set to premiere at Urdu festival in UK

THE UK premiere of a play based on a series of letters describing the real-life experiences of an Indian husband and his Pakistani wife are among the highlights of a first-of-its-kind virtual Urdu festival being hosted in Britain.

Asian Express 28 August 2020

Timeless Romance… world’s largest Urdu-language festival goes online

In the spirit of “the show must go on”, organisers have taken the entire showcase online due to Covid-19 measures, but promise that it will be a fully immersive and interactive experience for attendees.

Asian Sunday 28 August 2020

World’s largest Urdu-Language Festival Moves Online

A two-day cultural festival celebrating Urdu culture and heritage will take place online this year as social distancing measures remain in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Asian Image 30 August 2020

World’s largest Urdu-language festival goes online

Sanjiv Saraf said, “It is my ambition to spotlight everything the Urdu-language has given us, from poetry, prose, philosophy, a humane and civilized medium of communication and of course, timeless romance.

AP News 28 August 2020

World’s largest Urdu-language festival goes online

The online event will be easy to join and will showcase exclusive sessions and will open a digital archive of art forms including poetry (mushaira), literature, storytelling (dastangoi), ghazals, sufi music, qawwali as well as dance & drama.

Yahoo 28 August 2020

World’s largest Urdu-language festival goes online

Jashn-e-Rekhta 2020 (“Festival of Urdu language”) will present a finely curated artistic programme representing the rich tapestry of Urdu culture & heritage.

News Direct 28 August 2020

World’s largest Urdu festival goes online

30,000 people expected at 2-day extravaganza on 5-6 September, showcasing performances

Outlook Hindi 1 June 2021

उर्दू को आसानी से समझने के लिए रेख्ता फ़ाउंडेशन ने की रेख्ता शब्दकोश की रचना

रेख्ता फ़ाउंडेशन ने उर्दू सीखने और समझने को आसान करने के लिए रेख्ता शब्दकोश की रचना की है जो तीन भाषाओं उर्दू, हिंदी और अंग्रेज़ी में है और इसे दुनिया के किसी भी जगह निःशुल्क प्रयोग किया जा सकता है।

Indiaeducationdiary.com 17 February 2021

‘Guftugu’ To Continue The Art Of Unhurried Interviews

The longest running personality based talk show ‘Guftugu’ is all set to return on a new screen with its exclusive premiere on Rekhta Foundation’s YouTube channel @jashnerekhtaofficial from 21st February 2021 onwards, with new episode to be streamed every Sunday at 10pm.

HT City 11 October 2021

A poetic tribute to Ghalib

For Delhi’s former LG Najeeb Jung ,a dream he lived with for 50 years came true with the recent launch of his book Deewaan-e-Ghalib: Sariir-e-Khaama ,a translation and compilation of Ghalib’s Urdu kalaam to English.

The Quint 3 December 2019

Leg up for Urdu literature, 90,000 titles digitised in 6 years

“Without archiving, an ageless language with its long due recognition and respect would have died long ago, depriving our future generations from cherishing the rich heritage of Urdu,” -Sanjiv Saraf

India Today 30 December 2019

Body of language

Delhi’s Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium turned into a melting pot of Indian culture and literature over three days, December 13 to 15 – The annual Jashn-e-Rekhta festival left the crowds spellbound.

The Indian Express 28 April 2019

As times get tougher, Urdu publishers find it increasingly tough to stay afloat

Rekhta, a non-profit organisation, has revived interest in the language among young and old Indians, who have begun to bond over Urdu. Besides, it has a large collection of Urdu e-books including some rare texts.

The New Indian Express 9 November 2019

Ummeed for Urdu

Ummeed for Urdu

In October, Rekhta Foundation of the famed Jashn-e-Rekhta of Delhi organised Shaam-e-Rekhta at Jawahar Bal Bhavan, Public Gardens which brought together ‘Nasr Goi’ and ‘Mushaira’.

Hindustan Times 13 December 2019

JeR 2019

Jashn-e-Rekhta: For the love of Urdu, a language that defines a composite culture

Over the last five years, this cultural festival has sought much interest from specifically the younger generation.

The New Indian Express 3 December 2019

Leg up for Urdu literature, 90,000 titles digitised in six years

The 90,000 e-books – a staggering 19 million pages – are classified into diverse categories including children’s literature, banned books, diaries and translations and can then be accessed by people.

Republic 4 December 2019

Sanjiv Saraf

Urdu Literature Receives A Boost As Over 90 Thousand Titles Digitised In 6 Years

Saraf’s e-book portal ‘rekhta.org’ documents 90,000 Urdu literary pieces in the quest for conserving rich heritage to make it available to the future generation

Times of India 19 May 2019

Sohail Abid

A Pak techie is trying to revive Punjabi poetry

Inspired by what Rekhta has done for Urdu in India, Sohail Abid has set up a platform to digitise works of legendary poets like Bulle Shah and Baba Farid

The Indian Express 27 December 2019

Urdu poets

Urdu and the young poets

It is not past that’s on the young Urdu poets’ minds; it’s the future. They reflect on the state of the nation, talk of lighting candles amid darkness.

The Siasat Daily 4 December 2019

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Rekhta claims digitising 90,000 Urdu titles

Rekhta.org portal also offers a collection of ‘shers’ and ‘shayaris’ and an essential collection of iconic poets, all this for free!

Devdiscourse 8 October 2019

rhyming dictionary

Finding rhyme and verse with Qaafiya Dictionary, first online Urdu poetry tool

The dictionary, which is available on the official Rekhta website and went online in August, is the world’s first online Urdu rhyming dictionary, claims the Rekhta Foundation, dedicated to the promotion of the language.

The Week 8 October 2019

Finding rhyme and verse with Qaafiya Dictionary first online Urdu poetry tool

Aspiring English poets have multiple online resources telling them how to write a sonnet, haiku or limerick but those aspiring to pen Urdu verse have just the Qaafiya Dictionary to help them write a poem that qualifies to be a ‘ghazal’ by finding the right rhyming words.

NDTV 8 October 2019

Finding Rhyme And Verse With Qaafiya Dictionary, First Online Urdu Poetry Tool

The dictionary, which is available on the official Rekhta website and went online in August, is the world’s first online Urdu rhyming dictionary.

The New Indian Express 8 October 2019

Qaafiya Dictionary

Finding rhyme and verse with Rekhta Foundation’s Qaafiya Dictionary, first online Urdu poetry tool

Vishal Bhardwaj, filmmaker, music composer and frequent dabbler in verse, said he often wondered when Urdu would have its own rhyming library’.

Daijiworld.com 3 December 2019

Leg up for Urdu literature, 90,000 titles digitised in 6 years

Some 90,000 titles in Urdu – including the Mahabharata and the Quran, as also autobiographies, fiction, travelogues, translations, manuscripts and pop magazines – have been digitised and made available online.

Ummid.com 3 December 2019

rekhta-urdu-e-book

Rekhta claims digitising 90,000 Urdu titles

The project has been running successfully in its attempt to virtually reincarnate Urdu literature

The Sentinel 5 December 2019

books

A virtual Urdu library for free

Rekhta’s virtual library where some 90,000 titles in Urdu have been digitised and made available on an internet portal for academicians, scholars and researchers to benefit from.

Millenium Post 5 December 2019

Leg up for Urdu literature

90,000 e-books are classified into diverse categories which can be accessed by students, scholars, researchers, litterateurs of the language anytime from around the world

Navbharat Times 4 January 2020

Sanjiv Saraf

सबसे मीठी लेकिन गुस्सैल भी है उर्दू

Interview of Sanjiv Saraf

The Indian Express 13 December 2017

Kathak performance at JeR

For the Record

A dancer goes in search of a nautch girl and finds the legend of Nawab Jaan — a representation of the country’s famed courtesans – Kathak performance at Jashn-e-Rekhta

Hindustan Times 9 December 2017

Sanjiv Saraf

Jashn-e-Rekhta: Meet the man whose passion project is now a celebration of Urdu

Sanjiv Saraf, 59, launched the Rekhta website in January 2013. He started the festival Jashn-e-Rekhta in 2015.

Times of India 12 December 2017

Nandita Das at Jashn-e-Rekhta 2017

Nandita Das on Padmavati controversy: I had faced this with my films, this has become a part of life now

Actress-director Nandita Das, who has made a film on the life of playwright and author Saadat Hasan Manto, says that she is not afraid of the flak, if any, that the film may receive.

Hindustan Times 10 December 2017

Nawazuddin Siddiqui at Jashn-e-Rekhta

Truth is never easy, but it always triumphs in the end: Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui believes that he should have avoided sharing so much ‘truth’ in his memoir

DNA 28 November 2017

vidya-shah-and-danish-hussain

Urdu festival returns to serenade Delhi from December 8

The three-day event that celebrates the creative richness and timeless glory of the Urdu language will host over 40 poets, authors and artistes at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium here

The Hindu 9 December 2017

JASHN-E-REKHTA 2017

The jashn Urdu at Jashn-e-Rekhta begins

Over 100 distinguished writers, poets, artists, littérateurs and singers will gather at the event

The Hindu 27 November 2017

Calligraphy at Jashn-e-Rekhta

Festival to celebrate the ‘timeless glory’ of Urdu

Three-day Jashn-e-Rekhta will begin from December 8

Times of India 10 December 2017

Urdu dying? Festival shows it’s not just zinda but rocking

There was a time when Urdu was defined only by well-loved familiar faces like Javed Akhtar and Gulzar — and they still pull massive crowds — but what is remarkable is the rise of new names pushing the cause of the language.

The Hindu 12 December 2017

Jashn-e-Rekhta 2017

Jashn-e-Rekhta: Celebrating a common heritage

With youngsters embracing Urdu in a big way, the fourth edition of “Jashn-e-Rekhta” saw an eclectic mix of literary discussions and festal sessions

Telegraph India 19 December 2017

Quotes on Jashn e Rekhta

An ode to Urdu and its survival

One expected that the fourth Jashn-e-Rekhta edition in Delhi – an event celebrating the Urdu language – would have been yet another congregation apologetic about its identity and complaining about its marginalisation.

Mumbai Mirror 16 December 2017

JeR 4th edition

In one voice

A celebration of Urdu reveals why the lyrical language is here to stay

News Nation 17 February 2017

Jashn-e-Rekhta 2017: Celebrate timeless eloquence of Urdu in Delhi

The Unique Festival Of Jashn-e-Rekhta 2017 Will Be A Three-day Event To Eulogise Urdu And Will Begin In Delhi On February 17. It Is The Third Edition Of The Festival And Will Be Inaugurated By Gulzar And Ustad Amjad Ali.

The New Indian Express 16 December 2017

Nizami-Bandhu

‘Sufi Music is Getting Commercialised’

The Nizami Bandhu, who performed at the Jashn-e-Rekhta—the largest festival celebrating various facets of Urdu—in Delhi early this month, boast a 700-year-old legacy.

Jagran 9 December 2017

waheeda rehman at JeR

…आज फिर जीने की तमन्ना है, सुरों के दरिया में नहीं रह गया तेरा-मेरा

होली के रंगों में, दिवाली के दीयों में, ईद की सेवइयों में मिठास घोलती उर्दू का ही यह असर था कि लोग कुर्सियों पर न सिर्फ जमे रहे बल्कि उर्दू की शोख गुफ्तगू का लुत्फ लेते रहे।

Navbharat Times 10 December 2017

इश्क की जुबान उर्दू का जश्न

दिसंबर की गुलाबी ठंड में गुड़ सी मिठास घोलने वाला उर्दू का सबसे बड़ा फेस्टिवल मेजर ध्यानचंद स्टेडियम में चल रहा है। रेख़्ता फाउंडेशन की ओर से आयोजित …

Dainik Bhasker 11 December 2017

उर्दू जबान को मजहब से जोड़ना गलत: शबाना आजमी

हिंदुस्तान में 60 के दशक तक 90 फीसदी लोग उर्दू जबान बोलते थे, लेकिन उसके बाद इसे मजहबी रंग दे दिया गया और यह मुसलमानों की भाषा बन कर रह गई। यह पूरे हिंदुस्तान की भाषा है, सिर्फ मुस्लिमों की नहीं।

Jagran 10 December 2017

crowd at JeR 2017

सुरों की सुरीली गाथा से सजा शहर रेख्ता

राजधानी की आपाधापी के बीच मेजर ध्यानचंद स्टेडियम में उर्दू के रंगो-नूर से शहर रेख्ता रोशन हुआ। जहां जुबां पर गालिब का तराना था।

Jagran 9 December 2017

Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Nandita Das at Jashn-e-Rekhta 2017

उर्दू से मोहब्बत के इजहार के लिए जश्न ए रेख्ता पहुंचे लोग

मेजर ध्यान चंद स्टेडियम परिसर में आयोजित इस उत्सव में महफिल-खाना, बज्म ए खयाल, दयार ए इजहार और कुंज ए सुखन में आयोजित सभी कार्यक्रमों में दर्शक खचाखच भरे थे।

Jagran 8 December 2017

Danish Iqbal

रंगकर्मी दानिश इकबाल ने कहा- युवा मन में हरारत की खुराक है जश्न-ए-रेख्ता

प्रो. दानिश इकबाल बताते हैं कि युवा मन में जब हरारत सी होती है तो दवा की नहीं कविता की जरूरत होती है

Counter Currents 17 February 2023

Poetry needs to be recited, not just read

Sanjiv Saraf started Rekhta.org to make Urdu poems accessible by presenting each in three different scripts: in the original Urdu; in Devanagari, the script of Hindi; and in English transliteration. Readers could click on any word to get a pop-up of its meaning.

The Wire 19 February 2023

Rekhta remembering Amjad Islam Amjad

Remembering Amjad Islam Amjad, the Poet of Love and Danger

Amjad was a poet, dramatist, columnist, translator and travelogue writer. With his poetry’s focus firmly on love, it was always interesting how Amjad negotiated the idea of nation.

Aaj Tak 9 December 2017

Nawazuddin Siddiqui at JeR

सच बोलना भारी पड़ रहा है, नवाज बोले- मुझे किताब के लिए माफी मांगनी पड़ी

बॉलीवुड के दिग्गज अभिनेता नवाजुद्दीन सिद्दीकी ने एक बार फिर अपनी बायोग्राफी ‘An Ordinary Life’ को लेकर बयान दिया है. उन्होंने कहा, आजकल सच बोलना भारी पड़ रहा है. थोड़ा बोलो ज्यादा नहीं. मैंने सच पर आधारित एक किताब लिखी. लोगों को पसंद नहीं आई मुझे माफी मांगनी पड़ी.

Gaon Connection 10 December 2017

पति-पत्नी के झगड़े की जड़ पति का खुद को कायनात का सितारा समझ लेना है : जावेद अख्तर

यहां उर्दू जबान के उत्सव जश्न-ए-रेख्ता में शामिल होने आए अख्तर ने कुछ इश्क किया, कुछ काम किया सत्र में कहा, ”पति-पत्नी के बीच सारे झगड़े की जड़ पति की वह सोच है जिसमें वह अपने आप को सारी कायनात (ब्रह्मांड) का सितारा समझ लेता है। सारे लोग उसके आस-पास बाकी ग्रहों की तरह चक्कर […]

HT City 11 December 2017

shabana azmi at JeR 2017

Urdu was like music to my ears

At Jashn-e-Rekhta, veteran actor Shabana Azmi reminisces about her growing up years and her love for the Urdu Language.

Times of India 12 December 2017

Javed Akhtar at JeR 2017

Javed Akhtar’s shaadi tips and shayari for Shabana at this Delhi event

While talking in a session titled ‘Kuch ishq kiya, kuch kaam kiya’, he spoke about completing 33 years of marriage. “Meri aur Shabana ki dosti itni gehri hai, itni achhi hai aur itni mazboot hai ki shaadi bhi uska kuch nahi bigaad saki,”

The Hindu 15 December 2017

Understanding Rekhta

The three-day Jashn-e-Rekhta (Rekhta Festival) that concluded on Sunday drew our attention to the shared linguistic, literary and cultural traditions that have evolved over the centuries.

Times of India 9 December 2017

JeR 2017 banner

Urdu fest ‘Jashn-e-Rekhta’ to light up weekend

The three-day festival began on Friday evening, with luminaries like Waheeda Rehman, Pandit Jasraj and a performance by Ustad Rashid Khan. London-born singer Tanya Wells, famous for her ghazals, is the special guest this year.

The Hindu 11 December 2017

Jashn-e-Rekhta ends on a musical note

The three-day witnessed multiple panel discussions, music and dance performances, open poetry recitation, mushairas , ghazal sarai and dastangoi sessions, calligraphy workshops, film screenings, book launches and live music performances.

The Hindu 11 December 2017

dastangoi at JeR 2017

A passion born out of love for Urdu

At the 4th edition of Jashn-e-Rekhta here, dastango Nadeem Shah Suharwardy and Shankar Musafir adapted a three-page dastaan by Rajasthan’s famous storyteller Vijaydan Detha and delivered it in a semi-theatrical hour-long performance.

Hindustan Times 8 December 2017

Imtiaz Ali and Javed Akhtar at JeR

Romancing verses: Jashn-E-Rekhta is back, all for the love of Urdu language

Javed Akhtar, Waheeda Rehman, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Nandita Das, Imtiaz Ali are among the Bollywood celebs who will be present at Jashn-E-Rekhta – a three-day Urdu language festival at Delhi’s Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium.

The New Indian Express 3 December 2022

attendees at JeR

For the love of Urdu

Replete with poetry sessions, discourses by celebrities, and other such events, Jashn-e-Rekhta’s seventh edition is aiming to turn the spotlight on Urdu literature

HT City 7 February 2016

JeR 2015

Dilli shows some love for Urdu

The city is gearing up to profess love for Urdu language with the second edition of the three-day festival, Jashn-e-Rekhta.

Times of India 15 December 2019

Javed Akhtar at JeR 2019

Celebrating dissent and unity in troubled times

As Jashn-e-Rekhta progressed, participants celebrated dissent, advocated unity, lamented the loss of language and reminisced the bygone age of revolutions. The common thread that tied these themes, however, was humanity’s shared hope for a better future.

Indian Express 13 December 2019

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A life in music

Ut Bade Ghulam Ali Khan from Kasur-Patiala gharana will be remembered by his grandson Ut Raza Ali Khan at the sixth edition of Jashn-e-Rekhta at the sixth edition of Jashn-e-Rekhta

Times of India 16 December 2019

Anubhav Sinha at JeR 2019

Anubhav Sinha: ‘Mulk’ ke baad bhi bass main ‘Mulk’ hi bana raha hoon

While interacting with the audience at Jashn-e-Rekhta, Anubhav Sinha, who has received death threats and been a punching bag for trolls on social media, said that he believes in not thinking about consequences when there is a story that needs to be told.

Times of India 20 December 2019

Piyush Mishra at JeR 2019

Piyush Mishra: Must stand by what you believe in

At the recently concluded Jashn-e-Rekhta, Piyush Mishra talked about how Anurag Kashyap was completely broke, but he was ready to fight for what he felt was right for his film, ‘Black Friday’.

Times of India 20 December 2019

Divya Dutta at JeR 2019

Divya Dutta: I broke down after shooting a marital rape scene

Speaking at a session at the recently concluded Jashn-e-Rekhta, Divya Dutta shared the trauma of doing a rape scene in a film.

Prabhat Khabar 14 December 2019

विरोधाभासी व्यक्तित्व वाले शख्स थे साहिर लुधियानवी : जावेद अख्तर

कवि एवं गीतकार जावेद अख्तर ने‘जश्न ए रेख्ता’ उत्सव में कहा कि अपनी कविताओं के जरिए सच्चाई बयां करने और सही बात के लिए लड़ते समय अपने उग्र रवैये के लिए जाने जाने वाले साहिर लुधियानवी निजी जिंदगी में बिल्कुल विपरीत थे.

Jagran 15 December 2019

Javed Akhtar at JeR 2019

छोटी-छोटी बातों की भी मां से इजाजत लेते थे साहिर : जावेद अख्तर

जश्न ए रेख्ता के दूसरे दिन साहिर लुधियानवी पर आयोजित सत्र ‘पल दो पल का शायर हूं’ में गीतकार जावेद अख्तर ने कहा कि अपनी कविताओं के जरिये सच्चाई बयां करने और सही बात के लिए लड़ते समय कई बार उग्र रवैये के लिए पहचाने जाने वाले साहिर असल जिदगी में बिल्कुल विपरीत थे।

Live Hindustan 14 December 2019

Harshdeep Kaur at JeR 2019

हर्षदीप के सूफी गीतों पर झूमे दर्शक

जश्न-ए-रेख्ता के दौरान गुरुनानकदेव की 550वीं जयंती, महात्मा गांधी की 150वीं जयंती और मिर्जा गालिब की 150वीं पुण्यतिथि मनाई जाएगी।

Live Hindustan 15 December 2019

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जश्न-ए-रेख़्ता में बोले जावेद अख्तर, बदलाव से इंकलाब होगा

दुनिया में किसी कविता और गजल ने इंकलाब नहीं किया है। ये सिर्फ नारे हैं, जिनका इस्तेमाल किया जा सकता है। इंकलाब परिवर्तन से होगा, जिसके लिए जोश और कोशिश होनी चाहिए।

Live Hindustan 8 December 2019

Jashn-e-Rekhta banner 2019

दिल्लीवालों पर छाएगी उर्दू की खुमारी, 13 दिसंबर से शुरू होगा जश्न-ए-रेख्ता

हिदुस्तानी भाषा को समर्पित मशहूर उत्सव जश्न-ए-रेख्ता का आगाज नई दिल्ली स्थित मेजर ध्यानचंद स्टेडियम में 13 दिसंबर से शुरू होगा, जो तीन दिनों तक चलेगा।

News 18 25 November 2019

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कब से शुरू हो रहा है जश्न-ए-रेख़्ता, जानें इस बार क्या होगा ख़ास

रेख़्ता बजार में हाथ से बने पुराने जमाने की कलाकृतियां, सामानों की भी खरीद फरोख्त होगी. साथ ही अगर आप किताबों के शौक़ीन हैं तो बता दें कि यहां पर बुक फेयर भी लगता है. यहां Aiwan-i-Zaiqa पर लजीज पकवानों का भी आप लुत्फ़ उठा सकते हैं.

Times of India 18 December 2019

Javed Akhtar at JeR 2019

Javed Akhtar: Sad that Sahir Ludhianvi’s ‘Jinhe Naaz Hai Hind Par Woh Kahan Hain’ is still relevant today

At the recently Jashn-e-Rekhta festival, Javed Akhtar discussed the life and work of Sahir Ludhianvi in a session titled ‘Main Pal Do Pal Ka Shayar Hoon’.

The Wire 21 February 2017

Sanjiv-Saraf

हम ज़बान की ख़िदमत कर रहे हैं, इसका सियासत और मज़हब से कोई लेना-देना नहीं

उर्दू है जिसका नाम हमीं जानते हैं दाग़, हिन्दोस्तां में धूम हमारी ज़बां की है, दाग़ देहलवी का ये शेर उर्दू ज़बां से प्यार करने वालों को बेहद अज़ीज़ है. किसी भाषा से प्रेम की मिसाल देखनी हो तो उर्दू और उसके चाहने वालों का नाम शायद सबसे ऊपर आएगा.

Millenium Post 24 December 2019

Art from the heart

Indian artsist Wajid Khan, who specialises in carving canvas with nails, recently showcased the art form of Urdu talisman Ghalib Mirza at the much-popular Urdu Literature Festival, ‘Jashn-e-rekhta’ 2019.

Millenium Post 13 December 2019

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Jashn-e-Rekhta to highlight women’s role in arts

The festival will begin on December 13 with a performance by Harshdeep Kaur and conclude on December 15 with Jaspinder Narula’s performance.

The Indian Express 13 December 2019

Jashn-e-Rekhta 2019 crowd

A language has to reach people

In its sixth edition, Jashn-e-Rekhta will celebrate the richness of Urdu

Dainik Bhaskar 23 November 2022

जश्न-ए-रेख्ता : 3 साल बाद सातवें संस्करण के साथ होगी दिल्ली में वापसी

हिंदुस्तानी संस्कृति का महोत्सव जश्न-ए-रेख्ता तीन साल के महामारी विराम के बाद दिल्ली के धरातल पर फिर से लौट रहा है। पिछली बार यह आयोजन दिसंबर 2019 में हुआ था।

News 18 Hindi 22 November 2022

जश्न-ए-रेख़्ता: 2 दिसंबर से दिल्ली में जुटेंगे जावेद अख़्तर, नसीरूद्दीन शाह और कुमार विश्वास जैसे फनकार

हिंदुस्तानी तहज़ीब के इस जश्न का आगाज़ 2 दिसम्बर की शाम को जावेद अख़्तर करेंगे. इसके बाद सुरों के सरताज हरिहरन गज़ल सराई से समा बांधेंगे. कार्यक्रम का समापन 4 दिसम्बर की शाम को मशहूर गायिका ऋचा शर्मा के सूफ़ी संगीत के साथ होगा.

UNI Varta 19 November

जश्न-ए-रेख़्ता दिल्ली में दो दिसंबर से

Business World 18 November 2022

The Largest Urdu Language Fest ‘Jashn-E-Rekhta’ Is Back In The Capital City

In a three-day fest from December 2nd to 4th, over two lakh visitors are expected

Outlook India 18 November 2022

Jashn-e-Rekhta Set To Be Back For Its 7th Edition: All You Need To Know

The three-day festival is organized annually in Delhi under the aegis of the Rekhta Foundation

The Print 17 November 2022

`Jashn-e-Rekhta` to return after gap of three years

“I am delighted that the 7th edition of Jashn-e-Rekhta 2022 is being held after a period of three full years. I invite one and all to join us as we celebrate our cultural heritage and oneness and make the Jashn an unforgettable experience,” Sanjiv Saraf, founder of Rekhta Foundation, told PTI.

Rediff 17 November 2022

Jashn-e-Rekhta’ festival to be held in Delhi from Dec 2

Spread across three days, with more than 150 artistes, the festival will see ghazals, sufi music, qawwali, dastangoi, panel discussions, mushaira, and poetry recitations.

Nyoooz 17 November 2022

“Jashn-e-Rekhta” to return after three years

It was last celebrated in December 2019 after which COVID disrupted life as we know it.

Times of India 20 January 2023

Poetry, music and stories galore at Jashn-e-Rekhta 2022

From Shilpa Rao and Hariharan’s melodious renditions to poetic discussions with Javed Akhtar, Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi and more, here’s what the festival that celebrates Urdu had to offer in its seventh edition

Awaz The Voice 22 January 2023

The Takajis with Hyato and their books purchased from Jashn-e-Rekhta 2022

How Urdu united two Japanese friends in matrimony

Jashn-e-Rekhta rekindled their love for Urdu, a language that forged their friendship and united them in matrimony.

The Tribune 22 January 2023

Nasiruddin Shah and Ratna Pathak Shah at Jashn-e-Rekhta 2022 with Saif Mahmood

10 years of Rekhta

What began as a hobby project is the largest online repository of Urdu literature.

Bangkok Post 8 January 2023

Ancient poetry draws stadium crowds

“In our effort to get on the gravy train, we left a lot behind on the platform,” Javed Akhtar, a prominent poet and lyricist, said at the festival.

Festivals From India 6 January 2023

Festivals to look forward to in 2022

Gather your friends and family and get ready to share experiences and make memories for a lifetime.

DW Asia_Twitter 9 December 2022

Urdu-language literary festival draws crowds in India

After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Urdu-language literary festival “Jashn-e-Rekhta” is back in Delhi.

The Indian Express 2 December 2022

Jashn-e-Rekhta returns: Poetry as the language of love

With celebrity conversations, master classes with poets on ghazal-writing and appreciation workshops on Hindustani languages, the seventh edition speaks to a new generation, says Sanjiv Saraf, founder, Rekhta Foundation

Times of India 13 December 2022

Article published by Times of India on Naseeruddin Shah at Jashn-e-Rekhta 2022

Naseeruddin Shah: I’d like to play Ghalib again

Naseeruddin Shah at Jashn-e-Rekhta 2022 opened up about how Ghalib introduced him to Urdu Poetry.

Outlook Traveller 17 November 2022

Jashn-e-Rekhta Set To Be Back For Its 7th Edition: All You Need To Know

The festival has drawn more than 1,50,000 visitors in the past. 

News 18 29 November 2022

ऋचा शर्मा, हरिहरन और प्रतिभा बघेल के सुरों से गुलजार होंगी ‘जश्न-ए-रेख़्ता’ की शाम

जश्न-ए-रेख़्ता में भारतीय फिल्मों के मशहूर पार्श्वगायक और गज़ल गायक हरिहरन गीत और गज़ल प्रस्तुत करेंगे.

Times of India 30 November 2022

Delhi: Over 50 sessions of qawwalis, ghazals, poetry & more at Jashn-e-Rekhta 2022

Talking about the event, Saraf said, “We have interesting speakers & events such as an Urdu play on Lord Ram’s life. There is food and merchandise too.”

21 December 2022

A packed festival calendar

While some festivals went digital in the last two years, others went on a hiatus. This year, they’ve all returned

Navjeevan 5 December 2022

अज्ञानता और अफवाहों के अंधेरे को सूरज की किरन की तरह खत्म करने का उत्सव था जश्न-ए-रेख्ता

जश्न-ए-रेख्ता जहां उर्दू जुबान का जश्न था तो वहीं समाज के हर धर्म और हर तबके को एक मंच पर लाने का जरिया भी साबित हुआ।

Whats Hot 4 July 2022

Jashn-E-Rekhta Has Finally Announced Its Dates For Its 7th Edition In Delhi This Year!

Jashn-e-Rekhta celebrates Urdu and its culture through a three-day festival!

News 18 21 November 2022

जश्न-ए-रेख़्ता: 2 दिसंबर से दिल्ली में जुटेंगे जावेद अख़्तर, नसीरूद्दीन शाह और कुमार विश्वास जैसे फनकार

हिंदुस्तानी तहज़ीब के इस जश्न का आगाज़ 2 दिसम्बर की शाम को जावेद अख़्तर करेंगे.

The Times of India 30 October 2022

Minister BD Kalla proposes ‘No Vote’ movement for inclusion of Rajasthani in eighth Schedule

“I do not know why the Centre has been sitting on this Bill. It is an insult to us and the language”, said Kalla urging the people to begin a ‘No Recognition, No Vote’ movement till Rajasthani was included in 8th schedule.

ETV Bharat 30 October 2022

अंजस महोत्सव: पुरानी जड़ों से जुड़े रहने के साथ नई चीजों का अवलोकन भी जरूरी- इला अरुण

जोधपुर के गढ़ गोविंद में आयोजित अंजस महोत्सव में अभिनेत्री और गायिका इला अरुण ने (Anjas Mahotsav 2022 in Jodhpur) राजस्थानी भाषा और लोक गीतों को जिंदा रखने की बात करते हुए कहा कि राजस्थानी उच्चारण जानने से आज भी लोक गीतों की रचना की जा सकती है.

Festivals From India October 2022

2022- Festivals From India: Anjas Mahotsav, Jodhpur Rajasthan

The inaugural edition of the Anjas Mahotsav, presented by the Rekhta Foundation, will celebrate the language, literature, music and culture of Rajasthan.

Fashion Network 10 October 2022

Anjas Mahotsav to celebrate Rajasthani crafts in Jodhpur

The Rekhta Foundation will celebrate and promote Rajasthani language, culture, and crafts at its first ever ‘Anjas Mahotsav’.

Punjab Kesari 29 September 2022

रेख्ता फाउंडेशन के अंजस महोत्सव में राजस्थान की विरासत, परंपरा का जश्न

अंजस महोत्सव में प्रसिद्ध गायिका इला अरुण, उस्ताद अनवर खान मंगनियार, मामे खान, और मुख्तियार अली, राजस्थानी कवि अर्जुन देव चरण, मधु आचार्य, ऐदन सिंह भाटी, और चंद्र प्रकाश देवल सहित लोक कलाकार, शिल्पकार और साहित्यकार भाग लेंगे।

NewsDrum Desk 22 October 2022

Anjas Mahotsav to celebrate Rajasthan’s culture, art begins on October 29

More than 100 speakers, artists, celebrities and litterateurs including Ila Arun, Shailesh Lodha, Ravi Jhankal, Arjun Deo Charan, Mame Khan,….

Traveldine 17 October 2022

Rekhta Foundation to host Anjas Mahotsav — the first-ever festival devoted to the Rajasthani language

Anjas Mahotsav, scheduled to be held in the last week of October this year in Jodhpur, is Rekhta Foundation’s latest initiate to the Rajasthani language, literature, and traditions.

The Week 29 September 2022

Rekhta Foundation’s Anjas Mahotsav to celebrate Rajasthan’s cultural heritage tradition

During the Anjas Mahotsav, Rekhta Foundation will also formally launch a first-of-its-kind digital repository of Rajasthani language’s textual and oral literary tradition – Anjas.org.

The Print 29 October 2022

राजस्थानी भाषा को आठवीं अनुसूची में शामिल करने के लिए केंद्र पर दबाव बनाने की जरूरत: कल्ला

राजस्थान के मंत्री बी. डी. कल्ला ने शनिवार को कहा कि राजस्थानी भाषा को संविधान की आठवीं अनुसूची में शामिल करने के लिए केंद्र सरकार पर दबाव बनाया जाना चाहिए।

The Print 22 October 2022

Anjas Mahotsav to celebrate Rajasthan’s culture, art begins on October 29

Anjas is the first and the most comprehensive online repository of its kind in Rajasthani.

Everything Experiential 10 October 2022

Rekhta Foundation Announce “Anjas Mahotsav” To Revive and Rejuvenate Rajasthani Language

The festival will be on 29 and 30 October 2022, in the Jodhpur of Rajasthan

News 18 1 October 2022

राजस्थानी साहित्य और भाषा को संरक्षित करेगा ‘अंजस’, रेख़्ता फाउंडेशन की अनूठी पहल

राजस्थानी भाषा में मौखिक और लिखित साहित्य, कला और परंपरा की अनमोल धरोहर जीवंत है.

IBC 24 29 September 2022

रेख्ता फाउंडेशन के अंजस महोत्सव में राजस्थान की विरासत, परंपरा का जश्न

राजस्थान की समृद्ध परंपराओं और संस्कृति का जश्न मनाने और उसे संरक्षित करने के लिए, अंजस महोत्सव का पहला संस्करण अक्टूबर के अंतिम सप्ताह में आयोजित किया जाएगा।

Devdiscourse 29 September 2022

Rekhta Foundation’s Anjas Mahotsav to celebrate Rajasthan’s cultural heritage, tradition

Folk artistes, craftspersons and literary personalities including famous singers Ila Arun, Ustad Anwar Khan Manganiyar, Mame Khan, and Mukhtiyar Ali, Rajasthani poets Arjun Deo Charan, Madhu Acharya, Aidan Singh Bhati, and Chandra Prakash Deval among others will take part in Anjas Mahotsav.

Nyoooz 29 September 2022

Rekhta Foundation’s Anjas Mahotsav to celebrate Rajasthan’s cultural heritage, tradition

The two-day gala is likely to be inaugurated by Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and Maharaja of Jodhpur Gaj Singh on October 29-30 at Garh Govind in Jodhpur.

Navbharat Times 29 September 2022

रेख्ता फाउंडेशन के अंजस महोत्सव में राजस्थान की विरासत, परंपरा का जश्न

दो दिन तक चलने वाले इस महोत्सव का उद्घाटन राजस्थान के मुख्यमंत्री अशोक गहलोत और जोधपुर के महाराज गज सिंह द्वारा जोधपुर के गढ़ गोविंद में किये जाने की उम्मीद है।

The Print 29 September 2022

Rekhta Foundation’s Anjas Mahotsav to celebrate Rajasthans cultural heritage, tradition

To celebrate and preserve the rich traditions and culture of Rajasthan, the first edition of Anjas Mahotsav will be organised in the last week of October, organiser Rekhta Foundation announced on Thursday.

Economics.indiatimes 24 May 2021

रेख़्ता डिक्शनरीः एक क्लिक में उर्दू की दुनिया सामने

रेख़्ता फ़ाउन्डेशन जो उर्दू की तरक़्क़ी के लिए सात आठ सालों से डटा हुआ है, ने तीन भाषाओं की डिक्शनरी तय्यार करके लोगों के लिए बिना मुआवज़ा खोल दी.

Sexi News 31 July 2022

Famous Literature Forum Hindwi Celebrating Second Foundation Day | ‘Hindvi’ celebrated its second foundation day in Delhi along with famous litterateurs of Hindi literature

At present, more than 10000 poems, 1200 verses, 1800 couplets and more than 400 folk songs of more than 900 new and old poets including all the prominent poets of Hindi poetry-tradition and unsung poets are available on Hindavi website.

The Hindu 29 June 2022

Lines and love

Sanjiv Saraf’s book shows how emotions can be best expressed through Urdu couplets

Navbharat Times 1 May 2021

Rekhta ne banai Urdu ki teen bhasha wali virtual dictionary

Inquilab.com 3 June 2021