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Guardian of Kurdish Heritage and Memory
Historical research reveals that people across most parts of the Kurdistan Region have long practiced agriculture and animal husbandry. Archeological records of the city of Kifri in the Diyala Gover
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Kurds in Diaspora Builders Not Burdens
Walking down the bustling Edgware Road in central London, one can spot a big blue sign with a crown in the middle that reads Kings Pharmacy in both English and Arabic. This flourishing business was
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Time to Reclaim: The Journey of Leyla Uysal
I first met Leyla Uysal at an event at Harvard University in remembrance of the Halabja chemical attacks. We had a long conversation over dinner afterward, during which we bonded over our shared int
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Bringing Kurdish to U.S. Classrooms
In the rugged mountains of Kurdistan, the Kurdish language and culture stand as pillars of identity. Now, thanks to Professor Haidar Khezri, this heritage is finding a new home in the United States.
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Barzani Speaks: A 1975 Encounter Revisited
“Mulla Mustafa is in Tehran!”
This message arrived at our newspaper’s news desk from Shapour Dolatshahi, a diplomat friend who headed the protocol desk at Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Needle
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Presenting Traditions Through Nature
In early April, the town of Khurmal in Kurdistan bloomed livelier than ever under the shadow of the Zagros Mountains. The seventh annual Spring Herbs Festival – a vibrant tribute to nature, traditio
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Gul-Shler: An Upside-down Crown
Nestled among the snowy peaks and verdant valleys of Kurdistan, each spring the Kurdish tulip (Gul-Shler in Sorani Kurdish, or fritillaria imperialis) emerges, adding brilliance to the harmony of sp
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Erbil A Peaceful Arena for India and Pakistan
In Erbil, the capital city of Kurdistan Region, the crack of the cricket bat and the cheers of Indian and Pakistani players fill the stadium’s air. It is a sound far removed from the gunfire and ten
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More Than a Fighter
He pushed his opponent to the edge until his back hit the ropes. Then came a barrage of jabs, hooks, and uppercuts, enough to take the giant down. The referee pulled him back and began the ten-count
