The faqir and the dibbi

A family story from Gautam Idnani and Shalini Ganju, with details filled in by the latter’s mother, Damayanti Gidwani. One … More

Sindhi mutton and a course on Sindhi culture

“Tina dear, the marriage ceremony begins at 11am, so you can have a little rest and then get ready.” My … More

In the past, names such as Kishinchand, Pursram, Gehnomal and others were recognizable as belonging to Sindhis. General Hindu names … More

In India, Sindhis are most often seen as a mercantile community – hardworking and enterprising, but almost entirely focussed on … More

A short story, excerpted from Beyond the Rainbow by Murli Melwani“Do you have a good family in mind, Matchmaker?” asked … More

The coloured strip at the top of this page is Ajrak. Some years ago, a Pakistani couple, Tehseen and Ashraf … More