TEHRAN (Tasnim) - In reaction to the US military threats, Iranian officials have declared preparedness to face any aggression, highlighting their cultural heritage. Some have used the "Hunting Ground" Persian carpet design as a metaphor for Iran's strong defensive stance against American aggression.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 26 (ANI): Boman Irani had fans laughing out loud with his witty take on Donald Trump's remark about speaking to 'Iranis,' cleverly roping in himself, Smriti Irani, and Aruna Irani. From inviting Trump to Mumbai's Dadar Parsi Colony to joking about gas cylinders, the actor's humorous video has quickly gone viral online.
Comedy legend John Cleese attacks Muslims and Islam in online posts Submitted by Imran Mulla on Wed, 03/25/2026 - 10:53 Monty Python star claimed 'Muslims just want their own way, and will kill non-Muslims to achieve it' British comedian John Cleese performs his show 'The Last Time To See Me Before I Die' on 24 April 2016 at the New Luxor Theatre in Rotterdam (AFP) Off John Cleese is one of Britain 's best-loved comedy legends. The actor-comedian was part of the iconic Monty Python comedy troupe in the 1970s. He co-wrote the sitcom Fawlty Towers and starred as its central protagonist, hot-tempered hotel owner Basil Fawlty.
Walid Khalidi reshaped how the history of Palestine is written Submitted by Basheer Nafi on Mon, 03/23/2026 - 14:39 The Palestinian historian's work challenged dominant narratives and forced scholars to confront what had long been omitted, distorted or denied about 1948 and its consequences Palestinian historian Walid Khalidi delivers a lecture at SOAS University of London in March 2014 (SOAS University of London/Wikimedia Commons) Off The eminent Palestinian historian Walid Khalidi (1925-2026), whose death was announced on Wednesday, 8 March, was born into one of the oldest Palestinian families in Jerusalem. Over the centuries, the Khalidi family produced countless Muslim 'ulama, jurists and judges. Like many other 'ayan (notable) families in the period after Ottoman modernisation, increasing numbers of young Khalidis turned towards modern education.
Since the outbreak of war on 28 February, several unique sites of cultural significance have been damaged in Iran, Israel and Lebanon, alongside immense suffering, displacement and death.
New Delhi [India], March 23 (ANI): The Iranian Embassy in India on Saturday thanked the 'kindness' and 'humanity' of Indians for donating money and jewellery to rebuild Iran. The Embassy said they will remember India's kindness forever. 'We will never forget your kindness and humanity.
Many Iranians say the year 1404 (which ended on March 20) was among the darkest they remember, yet as Nowruz arrives, its rituals offer a fragile but enduring sense of hope in even the most desperate times.
Logma, a newly opened Iranian-Iraqi cafe in Hackney, has gone viral for its sandwiches.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 21 (ANI): Global pop icon Shakira was supposed to perform in India in April, but as per the latest update from the organisers, the concert has been postponed due to 'geopolitical situation and regional tensions. ' 'Due to the prevailing geopolitical situation and regional tensions, the Feeding India Concert featuring Shakira has been postponed until further.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 21 (ANI): On the occasion of Eid, veteran actor Annu Kapoor extended his heartfelt greeting to all, while calling for peace and an end to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Speaking to ANI, Kapoor said, 'I would like to wish all a very happy and blessed Eid. ' He highlighted the importance of the festival as a time for reflection, harmony and goodwill.
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], March 21 (ANI): A large number of people gathered at the Dargah Hazratbal Shrine on Saturday in Srinagar to offer namaz on the occassion of Eid al-Fitr. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) chief Farooq Abdullah also joined the crowd.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Muslims across Iran marked Eid al-Fitr on Saturday, March 21, with a grand prayer led by Hojjat-ol-Islam Haj Ali Akbari at Tehran’s Grand Musallah, coinciding with the first day of Nowruz, the Persian New Year.
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], March 21 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday wished for reflection, solidarity, and prayers for peace. In a post on X, CM Abdullah said,' Eid mubarak to everyone, especially those celebrating today. This Eid takes place at a particularly difficult time for the Ummah and is more a time for reflection & solidarity.
New Delhi [India], March 21 (ANI): Iran's Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, extended greetings to Iranian nationals residing in India on the occasion of Nowruz and Eid al-Fitr, highlighting the cultural and spiritual significance of the festivals. In a message shared by the Embassy of Iran in India on X, Fathali said, 'Mr. Dr.
The war in the Middle East cast a shadow over celebrations for Eid al-Fitr, a holiday marking the end of the Ramadan fasting month, and Nowruz, the Iranian new year.
(260320) -- SHANGRAO, March 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Judd Trump reacts during the quarterfinal between Judd Trump of England and Hossein Vafaei of Iran at World Snooker Open 2026 in Shangrao, east China's Jiangxi Province, March 20, 2026.
TEHRAN, March 30 (Xinhua) -- Iranians buy flowers for Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, which falls on March 20 this year, amid ongoing U. S. -Israeli strikes.
(260320) -- TEHRAN, March 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People shop ahead of Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, at Tajrish Bazaar in northern Tehran, Iran, on March 19, 2026.
The country's football federation chief says the team will seek to play group matches in Mexico instead Iran intends to take part in this summer's FIFA World Cup but only if the team's matches are moved from the US to Mexico, the head of the country's football federation has said.
Iranians speak to the BBC about preparing for the Nowruz new year festival during the war.
