Language, culture, literature

The name Hund is derived from the word Hind, which in Sanskrit means "water"—a reference to its proximity to the mighty Indus River. Throughout history, the city’s name has…

Landai is a word in Pashto meaning “short” (from land meaning “short” with the suffix -ai), and it refers to a traditional form of two-line folk poetry. Also known as Tappa, Tikai,…

Pashto is more than just a means of communication — it is the language of identity, thought, and culture for millions. Rich in literary history, oral traditions, and philosophical…

Khan Abdul Ghani Khan (1914–1996), popularly known as Ghani Khan, is widely regarded as one of the most brilliant and unconventional poets in Pashto literature. He was not only a…

For Buddy Guy—staunch defender and lifelong ambassador of the blues—there’s nothing more important than keeping the genre alive and relevant. It comes naturally. After all, Guy is…

KABUL: The Ministry of Information and Culture (MoIC), along with current and former officials, writers, cultural figures, and well-known cricketers, have expressed deep sorrow…

Written by: Hafizullah Turab Translated by: Kalimullah Turab Whenever I heard this term, I couldn’t grasp its exact meaning. I kept telling myself that it might indicate…

Written By: Hafizullah Turab  Translated By: Kalimullah Turab The sadness had sealed everyone’s lips. His wife wept quietly in her heart, mourning their…

Written by: Hafizullah Turab Translated by: Kalimullah Turab Due to Bakhtawar's constant chatter, Hamesha gul would have given up cutting hair for the entire village…

Written by: Hafizullah Turab Translated by: Kalimullah Turab May God bring justice to my father. I was in the 3rd grade when he inexplicably withdrew me from school…