Festivals are a time to connect with loved ones, and digital messaging platforms have become one of the most popular ways to share greetings instantly. One such platform is WhatsApp, which allows ...

This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Manisha Pande, Jayashree Arunachalam, Raman Kirpal and Anand Vardhan discuss three big themes: Nitish Kumar’s succession politics in Bihar, ...

The State Department will permanently close the U.S. consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, which has been America’s closest diplomatic mission to the Afghan border and was a primary ...

We speak to Halima Ashfaq, founder of The Deen Dispatch, a unique Islamic mail subscription sending letters, calligraphy, and spiritual reflections worldwide ...

THE sun was slipping below the Putrajaya skyline when the azan, the Muslim call to prayer, echoed across the evening air.

A stronger focus on social media and increasing its presence on Amazon — selling eight products to about 30 — gave the popular shop a boost last year, momentum its owner hopes to continue.

Garangao night stands among the most cherished Ramadan traditions in Qatar. On this festive evening, children don their tradi ...

Balance discovery and downtime. One of the recent trends Black Tomato has identified is called ‘The Gift of Boredom’—because it can be a gift! Alternate active mornings with more relaxed afternoons ...

The 'Bake Off' winner talks about her struggles with anxiety, her favourite comfort foods, and the end of a decade-long ...

The mosque in Sydney’s west has received three threatening letters in lead-up to Islam’s holiest month Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or ...

Ramadan 2026 is a sacred month for Muslims worldwide, marked by fasting, prayer, and reflection. Beyond rituals, it holds rich cultural, spiritual, and historical significance. Here are eight ...

Ramadan 2026: Ramzan, Ramzaan, or Ramazan, is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar (Hijri). It begins with the sighting of the crescent moon and marks a period of fasting, prayer, and ...