The Iran stalemate impacts Delhi, where cultural ties persist. Dr. Yunus Jaffery, a noted Persian scholar, is remembered for ...

This famous quote by the Persian poet and mystic Rumi speaks about an ego-driven world where people try changing the world ...

Historian Jean Arzoumanov’s discovery of an 18th-century Jain text in Persian reveals a forgotten era where Hindu scholars ...

Commonly used Malay words such as dewan, bandar, pahlawan, gandum and anggur are among those derived from Persian, reflecting ...

Coleman Barks was a beloved community member in Athens. He joined the Department of English at the University of Georgia in ...

This excerpt from Shivya Nath's ‘Rootless and Restless’ describes the circuitous route to the author’s trip to Iran in 2019 ...

On the one hand lies wine, on the other lies piety; with thy hand in mine. ignore what society. wants you to choose, and drink from my chalice. Society’s dues. can bankrupt with ...

Rumi was born in 1207 in Balkh, now in Afghanistan. (TOI) Timeless quotations frequently surpass the period in which they were first expressed. They move through generations, societies, and word of ...

What does Rumi’s quote “You are not a drop in the ocean” mean? Here’s a deep dive into its powerful message on self-worth and inner potential.

Learning Persian becomes far more rewarding when paired with cultural immersion, whether online or in person. From sipping chai during conversation practice to living in Iran for a residency, these ...

Quote of the day: The deep meaningful poetry by Sufi saint Rumi is showered by love and appreciation from across the globe. His words of wisdom on life, men, women and love come in beautiful form, ...

The comedian, who claimed the No. 1 special on all platforms last year, has long played his dual cultures for laughs. But as the conflict gets deadly serious, he says what the world needs now, more ...