On Mother Language Day, UNESCO highlights linguistic diversity
The annual observance celebrates the world’s 7,000 living languages.
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London hosts 10th annual Persian Language Festival
The "Qand-e Parsi" award was presented to two Persian language scholars.
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In Herat, calligraphers struggle to preserve a vanishing art
“Many of Herat’s historical calligraphic works have been lost due to war,” Sabri said.
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Taliban seek international support to preserve Afghanistan’s cultural heritage
Afghanistan, home to a wealth of historical sites, has seen significant damage to its cultural landmarks due to decades of.
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Taliban form committee to ‘standardize national phrases and expressions’ in media
According to the statement, Muhajir Farahi, the Taliban deputy minister for publications, created the committee during a session of the.
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Pakistani court blocks deportation of over 100 Afghan musicians
The order was outlined in a two-page decision authored by Justice Waqar Ahmad.
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Afghan artists in exile face uncertain future
The Taliban’s prohibition on music over the past three years has plunged the lives of many Afghan artists into turmoil.
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Female artists in Herat protest closure of art workshops
Students from the Faculty of Arts at Herat University said they established small painting workshops following the Taliban's closure of.
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Afghan siblings honored for short film on gender discrimination
“Our goal with this film was to highlight how banning education affects the lives of girls,” Helen and Irfan said.
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Zakir Hussain, revered tabla maestro, dies at 73
The cause was complications related to heart disease.