History

India is a land of diverse cultures, traditions, customs, languages, religions and cuisines. Its diversity is the result of foreign trade and networks, and the...

Eid al-fitr, a significant celebration marking the end of Ramazan, held a prominent position within the lavish courts of the Mughal Empire. Concluding the Islamic...

  [ source: pinterest photo by gulan khan ; market during Eid]   Eid, one of the most important festivals in Islam, marks the end...

The holy month of Ramzan brings with it a time of prayers, fasting from dusk to dawn and community bonding. The followers eat their ‘sehri’...

In the ninth month of the Islamic (lunar) calendar, all practising adult Muslims observe Ramzan: a month-long fast, abstaining from food, drinks and desires, from...

“Eid Al-Fitr, also known as ‘Meethi Eid’, is almost here. As the name suggests, this festival is all about sweet treats. There are many delicious...

For many Muslims looking forward to the upcoming Eid celebrations, the tradition of Eidi is a source of great excitement. Eidi, also known as Eidiyya...

In the rich tapestry of Indian classical music, the Delhi Gharana stands as a testament to cultural fusion, artistic innovation, and sonic brilliance. Originating in...

“Ye Dilli hai mere yaar, bas ishq, mohabbat, pyaar” – Delhi 6 (Mayank Austen Soofi, The Delhi Walla – Cinema-listing in the Patriot newspaper dated...

The Jataka Tales is a combination of more than 500 tales composed around the 3rd Century BCE to 2nd Century C.E. in Pali. It is...