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Topic: iftar

Garden iftars are Delhi’s new Ramadan trend. Sunder Nursery is replacing Jama Masjid

A solemn religious ritual is slowly morphing into a joyous picnic in Delhi’s Sunder Nursey and Lodhi Gardens. Of course, it also makes for better Instagram Reels.

Not just Pakistan’s National Day celebrations in Delhi, India skipped Pakistan FM’s iftar dinner too

India, as a policy, had decided not to attend Pakistan's National Day celebrations since 2019 after the Pulwama attack, it is learnt.

‘Green’ Ramzan revives Islam’s long tradition of sustainability and care for the planet

While the move toward environmental consciousness has gained traction among Muslims, links between Islam and sustainability are found in the faith’s foundational texts.

Simple iftar, no community prayers: How Muslims are spending holy month of Ramzan in lockdown

Ramzan this year has spelt more individual introspection, simple rituals, digital charity and prayers.

Are political iftars all about empty symbolism in India?

The Congress, BSP and SP skipped their iftar parties this year, while the BJP and AAP showed surprising bonhomie by attending one together.

India’s anti-corruption chief has a problem — his official car isn’t fancy enough

Pre-Truth – snappy, witty and significant snippets from the world of politics and government.

Pakistani ISI threatens, forces away guests at Indian government iftar in Islamabad

Multiple teams from the ISI, Military Intelligence and the Special Branch of the Islamabad Police camped outside the hotel and intimidated Pakistani guests.

Pakistani Hamdard offers to help overcome India’s RoohAfza shortage during Ramzan

In response to ThePrint’s report on RoohAfza being off the market, chief of Hamdard Laboratories Waqf Pakistan offers to supply it through Wagah border.

Govt uses Iftar to make political pitch against triple talaq

Key ministers Ravi Shankar Prasad, Smriti Irani and Prakash Javadekar among others attend function hosted by Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

Pranab, Rahul talk at Congress chief’s iftar bash, days after party backlash to RSS address

The iftar party also served as a show of strength by the opposition as efforts continue to cobble together a coalition that can dislodge the BJP in the 2019 Lok Sabha election.

On Camera

Over five decades, 300 films—Asrani outlasted noise of stardom through character acting

He was the bridge connecting the era of legendary actors like Bachchan and Khanna in the 70s, Govinda and Salman Khan in the 90s, and even later, in films like Malamaal Weekly and Dhamaal.

What’s keeping homegrown consulting firms from taking on Big 4? Here’s what ICAI chief has to say

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India president Charanjot Singh Nanda, a stakeholder in govt's plans to promote home-grown consulting firms, speaks on what is holding back domestic firms.

Precise & proven: The Tomahawk, America’s prized missile wanted by Kyiv & feared by Kremlin

After initially showing interest in supplying the long-range missile to Ukraine, Trump appeared hesitant following his meeting with Zelenskyy, a day after his phone call with Putin.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.