The royal family has been awarding royal warrants to the makers of militaria and ceremonial accouterments since the 15th century. By Sarah Mower Is it too frivolous to speak of the importance of how everything will look as the world watches the British pomp, ceremony, and religious ritual of Queen Elizabeth’s state funeral? Surely not. The Queen had overseen every...
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Photos: Pearl diving tradition being kept alive in Qatar
Men would embark on long voyages, often away from home for months, cramped together on the deck of a ship. Just a century ago, the pearl trade made up three-quarters of the region’s exports. Diving was a popular profession for Qataris before oil and gas were discovered. It was hard and dangerous work that required great...
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Why are more Pakistani women choosing to divorce?
Pakistani women are using a section of Islamic law allowing them to leave a marriage without their husband’s consent. However, those who do still face danger and alienation from their community and family. A women’s rights movement in growing in Pakistan, empowering many women to leave abusive marriages More women in Pakistan are choosing to leave their...
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The Magic of Iranian Cinema
Though the Iranian Cinema shares many characteristics with the European Art house films, yet it has a distinct character stemming from its roots firmly planted in its national heritage, social conditions, religious dogmas and political upheavals. By Rasheed Noorani Last week I watched Panah Panahi’s road movie, “Hit the Road” a poignant tale of a...
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Did you know? Queen Elizabeth II got a necklace with 300 diamonds from Nizam of Hyderabad as a wedding gift
The late Queen Elizabeth II had many iconic pieces of jewellery. Did you know that one of the most valuable jewels in her collection is a platinum necklace with 300 diamonds that was gifted by the Nizam of Hyderabad as a wedding present to her in 1947? By Gautham Balaji One of the most prized...
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Gulf Arab nations ask Netflix to remove content that ‘contradict values’
The move comes after countries in the Muslim world in June banned the public showing of Disney’s latest animated film Lightyear over a brief moment showing two lesbian characters kissing. By Jon Gambrell Gulf Arab countries have asked Netflix to remove “offensive content” on the streaming service, apparently targeting programs that show people who are gay and lesbian....
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Shatrughan Sinha says KRK ‘seems to be a victim of conspiracy’
Actor Shatrughan Sinha tweeted in support of actor-cum-critic Kamaal R Khan aka KRK, saying he was a victim of a conspiracy and should get justice soon. Actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha has come out in support of actor, producer, film critic Kamaal R Khan, who was arrested last week in Mumbai. Kamaal, popularly known as KRK, is battling...
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Soldiers restore 1,500-year-old site of ancient convent accidentally damaged by IDF
Archaeological complex including church and colorful mosaic may have been built to memorialize biblical Hannah, mother of prophet Samuel, says Israel Antiquities Authority
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8,000-Year-Old Neolithic Temple Discovered at Saudi Port Town
There is clearly a reason why the Arabian peninsula is often called the birthplace of the first settled societies
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Aamir Khan accused of being ‘’Anti-Hindu” ahead of ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ release
"Laal Singh Chaddha" is a remake of Tom Hanks' classic movie "Forrest Gump".
