Critics argue Reza Pahlavi’s monarchical ambitions and ties to Israel undermine his claims of advocating for democracy.

Following BJP legislator Ameet Satam's remark about a potential Khan mayor, SP MLA Rais Shaikh defended Mumbai's inclusivity, ...

Discover the rich history of Iran, from ancient empires to modern turmoil, through the eyes of a cultural commentator.

Alam Ara, directed by Ardeshir Irani, was released on March 14, 1931. It made history as the very first Indian film with ...

The watermelon has long inspired artists, such as Giuseppe Recco's Still Life With Fruit (1634-1695). The first color sketches of the red-fleshed, sweet watermelon in Europe can be found in a ...

Leading up to Ganeshotsav in the city, young participants shape eco-friendly Ganesh idols using shadu maati clay at a ...

Dadabhai Naoroji was part of the 'Young Bombay' reformist clique group, which had progressive views on women’s education and ...

Divine exploration through cultural diversity Gujarat has for long attracted visitors from distant lands in search of trade, empire, or refuge. Together with their trade, migrants and colonizers ...

Mohamed Mozayan was 10 years old when he last visited Iran, in 1978. “I still remember the fragrance from the rows and rows of trees laden with fruits in the orchard behind our home,” the now ...

But post‑Islamic conquest, Iran’s track record faltered. One of the bloodiest chapters of Indo-Iranian history was the 1739 ...