Culture
International Summer Festival ends on a high note in Shimla
Shafaqna India: A large crowd gathers at the International Summer Festival. …
Influential poets of Islamic world
Shafaqna India: From ancient times to the present day, poets have influenced people…
Influence of Iranian mysticism on world literature and thought
Shafaqna India: Iranian mysticism has played a significant role in global literature, philosophy, and…
Tribes Art Fest 2026 Feature Over 30 Tribal Artforms, 75 Tribal Artists and 1,000 Artworks
Tribal art, languages, and traditions represent India’s living civilisational heritage. The Ministry…
Germany: Hazara Culture Festival held in Frankfurt
Shafaqna India:The Hazara Culture Festival was held in Frankfurt, Germany, with participation from various…
Cultural Pride or Public Nuisance? Saree Ramp Walk at Eiffel Tower Sparks Debate
Shafaqna India: Paris is always a good idea. And what better place to…
In pics: Punjab, Shimla, Delhi celebrate Eid al-Adha
Shafaqna India: Hundreds of people belonging to Muslim community celebrated Eid al-Adha,…
Kot Kapura: Of dhodha sweet, atta chicken & politics
Shafaqna India:Kot Kapura, once a part of PEPSU (1948-1956), and hence called…
Seven Indian Natural Heritage Sites Added to UNESCO’s Tentative List
Shafaqna India:India has achieved another milestone in global heritage conservation with the…
Patiala’s Cultural Heritage Comes Alive Through African Artists’ Creations
Shafaqna India: An international painters’ camp featuring celebrated artists from African nations concluded…
‘Silent Stories’ Explores the Quiet Burdens of Human Life
Shafaqna India: Inside the warmly lit halls of the CCA Gallery at Bikaner…
India: Court declares another medieval mosque a temple
Shafaqna India: In a continuation of a familiar trend, the Madhya Pradesh High…
‘Lungdu’ – Himachal’s treasure of health, heritage & livelihood
Shafaqna India: The summer months in Himachal Pradesh bring with them a cherished…
MP: HC Declares Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Complex as Temple, Sets Aside ASI Namaz Permission
Shafaqna India: The Madhya Pradesh High Court declared on Friday that the dispted…
A church in Delhi’s Turkman Gate area is fervently preserving its Urdu heritage.
Shafaqna India: The Trinity Church, situated in the historic Turkman Gate area…
Vandalism at Delhi’s Mughal mausoleums sparks outrage
A PART of the jali or railing in front of the tombs…
Muslims: The the first architects of India
We, The Indian Muslims are proud to be citizens of this great…
Mughal-e-Azam vs Modi
Have you watched ‘Mughal-e-Azam’? This question, posed to any cinema enthusiast, would…
Is a ‘lost tribe’ of Israel facing deadly anti-Semitic persecution in India?
A "lost tribe" from Israel, settled in northeast India, has found itself…
India’s headhunter warriors sever past, fret over future
Once, the way to get ahead among India’s Konyak warriors was by…
Over 2,100 couples marry at mass wedding event in India
More than 2,100 couples recently took part in a mass wedding ceremony…
India’s culture great, need to make all realise it: Bhagwat
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat today said India’s culture was great and there…
‘Firaq’: The Urdu Poet Who Celebrated India’s Assimilative Culture
Scholars have devoted tomes to it, politicians have waxed long about it,…
Wholesale purchase of Iranian pistachios through India
Advertorial Reportage- Wholesale purchase of Iranian pistachios through India. The bulk purchase of Iranian…
Urdu language intertwined with Hindu and Muslim cultures of India
Urdu language has an esteemed position in India, since it is one…
Indian Ministry refuses to include Muslim dynasties in exhibition
The Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR), an organisation under the Ministry…
Persian the language of cosmopolitan India for six centuries
Although Persian was the pre-eminent language of the courts, government and written…
Growing demand for oriental cuisine in India
Recent years have witnessed the mushrooming of oriental restaurants serving ‘authentic’ Chinese,…
Christianity and religious life in Mughal India
We continue the previous three columns, to highlight specific aspects of Mughal…
‘Let history continue’, SC refuses plea for removing ‘wrong’ historical facts on Taj Mahal
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to entertain a plea, which sought…