Persian Flavours

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
· Sep 07, 2017 · 11:30 am
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
· Mar 23, 2017 · 11:30 am
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
· Aug 30, 2016 · 08:30 am

Beyond biryani, a taste that lingers: The last Irani Chai cafes of Hyderabad

Hyderabad’s iconic Garden cafe was recently demolished to make way for a Metro Rail pillar.

Sriram Karri
· Jul 19, 2015 · 11:30 am