Persian Flavours
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Why is Persian dying out in India, despite its deep roots? An Iranian finds the answer in Kolkata
Most Persian manuscripts lie unused and locked in Indian libraries and archives.
Maryam Papi
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A Persian pop-up in Delhi introduces the city to a new (yet familiar) cuisine
Hosted by 1990s pop star Anaida, the spread consists of pulaos, curries, halwas and somewhat oddly, chicken soup.
Shoaib Daniyal
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Delhi's great Persian scholar has died – and with him, an entire line of learning
In ‘City of Djinns’, William Dalrymple recollects his first meeting with SM Yunus Jaffery, who died on Monday.
William Dalrymple
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