Language, culture, literature

The MTV Video Music Awards have always been a spectacle — part concert, part fashion runway, part pop culture circus. The 2025 VMAs, held at UBS Arena in Long Island, proved no…

In recent days, social media platforms have been flooded with viral videos claiming to document “astonishing archaeological discoveries” hidden beneath the ground in Egypt. These…

Palestine will participate in the Miss Universe pageant for the first time this year, with its representative saying she hopes to highlight the strength and resilience of her…

New Delhi: A devastating structural collapse at the revered Dargah Sharif Patte Shah near Humayun's Tomb claimed five lives and injured several others on Friday afternoon, raising…

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…