ALIGARH, Feb. 9 -- India mushaira was organised at the Women's College, Aligarh Muslim University, drawing eminent poets from across the country and a large gathering of students, faculty members and literary enthusiasts.
The mushaira was inaugurated by Prof Zakia Siddiqui, while eminent poet Azhar Inayti presided over the programme. The proceedings were conducted by Dr Sarwar Sajid and Dr Shariq Aqeel.
Welcoming the gathering, Principal, Women's College, Prof Masud Anwar Alavi highlighted poetry as a powerful medium of expression that conveys universal ideas with lyrical beauty. He underscored the literary and cultural significance of mushairas and said the event aimed to familiarise students with literary traditions alongside formal lea...