Kulfi: India’s creamy frozen dessert
By Ramsha Zubairi18th July 2023Cardamom and pistachios flavour this smooth and creamy frozen treat, which has origins dating as far back as the 16th Century.IIndia’s sultry summers are best experienced […]
Forgotten histories
Forgotten histories Arifa Noor Published July 11, 2023 IT turns out this Eid, many people of Pakistan didn’t just have their hands full with animals and qurbani or other festive chores. A report in Dawn claimed […]
Urdu: The revival of the language of romance and poetry
Once patronised by Mughal rulers in the Indian subcontinent, the language is showing signs of a second coming, with a growing number of speakers and newspaper circulation. RANA SAFVI A […]
Murder of Sikh leader sparks dueling protests in Toronto
Police arrest a Sikh protestor during a demonstration for the independence of Khalistan in front of the Indian Consulate in Toronto, Canada, on July 8, 2023. (AFP) TORONTO, Canada: A […]
Eid celebrated with fervour in Punjab, Haryana
A huge congregation for the Eid prayers were seen at international headquarters of Ahmadiyya Muslim community in Qadian town in Punjab’s Gurdaspur district. Sweets were distributed among the people to […]
Barack Obama: Row in India over former US president’s remarks on Muslim rights
bbc.com By Cherylann Mollan in Mumbai and Sharanya Hrishikesh in New Delhi BBC News Leaders of India’s governing party have criticised former US President Barack Obama for his recent remarks […]
‘I can’t say my own name’: The pain of language loss in families
(Image credit: Carolin Windel) By Mithu Sanyal26th June 2023 Mithu Sanyal never learned her father’s native language, Bengali, as a child. Is it too late to reclaim it? Do you want […]
Indian man walks more than 8,500km to perform Hajj
Previous 1 / 3 Shihabudeen Sayid Alawi covered a distance of 8,640 kilometers, crossing five countries and receiving heartwarming support and encouragement from local communities along the way. (Supplied) 2 / 3 […]
They Married for a Life Abroad. But They Never Saw Their Husbands Again.
Thousands of Indian women have been abandoned by men working overseas, leaving them trapped in their in-laws’ homes and often defrauded of dowry money. By Sameer Yasir Reporting from Gurdaspur, Ludhiana […]
India’s deadly train crash: Forget the truth, blame it on Muslims
OPINIONOPINION, Opinions|Politics It’s the latest instance of how in an Islamophobic India, justice and accountability have themselves been derailed. Published On 15 Jun 2023 It happens only in India that […]
PAKISTAN, looking east…
Looking east Editorial Published June 13, 2023 dawn.com THE PDM coalition may have failed to set a direction for the flailing economy in its rather unimaginative second budget, but trade and industry leaders have […]
Weather tracker: India and Pakistan keep close eye on tropical cyclone
Weather trackerExtreme weather Analysis Brendan Jones for MetDesk Biparjoy predicted to weaken but could bring torrential rain, high waves and strong winds. Elsewhere, South America feels a chillMon 12 Jun […]
Amritsar: The Indian city where no one goes hungry
(Image credit: f9photos/Getty Images) By Srishti Chaudhary & Raphael Reichel13th June 2023 As the beating heart of the Sikh religion, the north Indian city of Amritsar is known for its spirit […]
Southern India makes history with first women-only Hajj flight
Previous 0 seconds of 55 secondsVolume 40% 1 / 2 Pilots, crew members and passengers of a women-only Hajj flight pose for a photo before departing from Kozhikode on June 8. (Air […]
Beyond human control: Examples of acceptance of prayers and trust in Allah
26th May 2023 Awwab Saad Hayat & Jalees Ahmad, Al Hakam “‘Pray unto Me; I will answer your [prayer].’” (Surah al-Mu’min, Ch.40: V.61) The faith of a true believer remains unwavering, […]
Indian cinema under Hindutva influence normalizing anti-Muslim hate
Sunday, 28 May 2023 10:16 AM By Mehdi Moosvi The recently released Indian movie, The Kerala Story, has not only drawn criticism for its factual imprecision and the wrong portrayal […]
How prosperity fuels dowry demand in India
bbc.com By Soutik Biswas India correspondent As education and job opportunities for men in India have improved over the decades, the prevalence of dowry has increased, a new study has […]
White Doves
20th April 2018 Since the time of the Promised Messiahas, people from different backgrounds have been attracted to his cause. His message was known to the general public in the […]
Hajj pilgrims from Pakistan, Afghanistan and India arrive in Kingdom
Wednesday . May 24, 2023Search Previous 1 / 5 Pilgrims from Pakistan, Afghanistan and India arrive in Madinah. (SPA) 2 / 5 Pilgrims from Pakistan, Afghanistan and India arrive in Madinah. (SPA) […]
India’s Congress party defeats Narendra Modi’s BJP in Karnataka state elections
India Victory deals blow to prime minister, who will seek third term in power at next year’s general election Hannah Ellis-Petersen in DelhiSat 13 May 2023 10.18 BST India’s opposition Congress […]