Art & Culture

Exclusive: Taliban dismantle Afghanistan’s decades-old national film institution

Founded in 1968, Afghan Film served for decades as the backbone of Afghanistan’s cinematic and documentary production.

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On World Art Day, artists face censorship and silence under Taliban rule

Musical instruments have been confiscated and publicly burned in multiple provinces.

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Veteran Bollywood actor Manoj Kumar dies at 87 in Mumbai

Kumar, born Harikrishna Goswami in Abbottabad—then part of British India and now in KP, Pakistan—began his film career in 1957.

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Mohammad Shah Maftoon, Kandahar stage actor, passes away after illness

His family, according to sources, struggled to afford proper medical treatment, although some local businessmen contributed to his care.

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In Herat, a centuries-old tradition of pottery faces extinction

Once home to dozens of bustling pottery workshops producing decorative and functional wares, Herat now has just one active studio.

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Taliban declare Sunday as Eid al-Fitr

The announcement aligns with Saudi Arabia, which also declared Sunday as the first day of Eid.

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Saudi Arabia declares Sunday as first day of Eid al-Fitr

“The crescent moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia,” the Haramain said in a post on X. “Eid al-Fitr will.

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Despite restrictions, Herat families celebrate a quiet Nawroz

In living rooms across the city, women laid out haft-seen tables.

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UN chief calls Nawroz ‘a precious gift” amid global turmoil

His remarks came as public celebrations of Nawroz were once again banned in Afghanistan.

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Under Taliban rule, Afghans mark Nawroz in shadows of repression

Several Afghan political leaders in exile used the occasion to send messages of resistance and hope.

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