Delhi’s Historic Madrasa Rahimiya Struggles to Protect Its Rich Legacy
The centuries-old Islamic educational centre, birthplace of the Urdu Qur’an translation, struggles to protect its legacy amid growing Hindu-led development projects
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Begmati Language: The Forgotten Voice of Old Delhi’s Muslim Women
Once confined to royal palaces, the Begmati language shaped the unique feminine idioms of Muslim households but now survives only in whispers and memories.
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Muslim Storyteller Unites All Through Delhi’s Islamic Heritage, Monuments
Asif Khan Dehlvi’s heritage walks offer hope and harmony at a time when history is being challenged under a government accused of rewriting the...
In Delhi’s Urdu Bazaar, a Calligrapher Fights for Survival in the Digital Age
Once home to many Urdu calligraphers, Delhi’s historic Urdu Bazaar now has only one, Muhammad Ghalib, who continues his craft in a quiet corner...
Old Delhi’s Streets Shelter the Forgotten: Homeless Labourers Struggle to SurviveÂ
As the city sinks under the weight of overpopulation and neglect, thousands of homeless labourers and families sleep on pavements without safety, hygiene, or...