Indian Yellow: Remembering a lost colour and the many theories about its origin this Holi
One of the last uses of Indian yellow, reportedly, was by Van Gogh in The Starry Night (1889). The famous yellow moon held within a cluster of radiant orbs was a blend of zinc yellow and Indian yellow ...
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Grand Iwan Nowruz Festival celebrates Persian culture until Sunday, ahead of Persian New Year
The Grand Iwan Nowruz Festival takes center stage at Concordia University’s Loyola Campus for a two-day celebration leading up to the Persian New Year on March 20.
Bringing a Persian Epic to the World, With Help From 483 Puppets
Hamid Rahmanian has made it his life’s work to share the richness of Iranian culture. “Song of the North,” at the New Victory Theater, is just the latest installment.
29 Persian Recipes for Holidays and Everyday
Roasted fish and herby polow for Nowruz, easy stews and quick borani for every other night of the year. Feel free to use any ...
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This Muslim scholar wants to revive the ‘Judeo-Islamic tradition,’ starting with Moses
In his new book 'The Islamic Moses,' US-based author Mustafa Akyol turns to the Quran's focus on a shared prophet to ...