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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

Caged parrot or fearless eagle? India should give the Shastri formula a try

While the CBI has built its reputation as a premier crime investigation agency by cracking high profile cases, many other cases have remained unresolved or resulted in acquittals.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Can’t restrict ‘extent of induction’—why SC struck down gender quotas in Army’s JAG recruitment

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Indian Army cannot cap the number of women in its Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch...

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.