Purdah

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The seclusion of the zenana, and all the customs peculiar to it, are designated by the general term "Purdah", which means

The Home and the World Rabindranath Tagore 1901
Gallery Sumukha: "Purdah" exhibition of paintings by Sweta B.V.,

The Hindu - Front Page 2010
Gallery Sumukha presents "Purdah", recent works by Sweta B.V. till April 30, 10.30 a.m. to

The Hindu - Front Page 2010
Gallery Sumukha: "Purdah" exhibition of paintings by Sweta B.V.,

The Hindu - Front Page 2010
When and Where We Enter, Male Chauvinist Pigs Follow: Is 'Purdah' the Answer to Male Privilege?

MoJo Blogs and Articles 2009
After converting herself to Islam, she argued that Purdah in Islam is the most wonderful dress for women in the world.

Archive 2009-07-01 2009
Purdah for the European elections will shortly be followed by the summer recess, which will seamlessly flow into the party conference season.

Why the Reshuffle is Not the Solution 2009
After converting herself to Islam, she argued that Purdah in Islam is the most wonderful dress for women in the world.

Sense & Sensuality 2009
Purdah really means very little to them, and if they can find a way to skirt close to the dodgy side then their leader will do it.

Council taxpayers fund Labour campaigning? 2008
Purdah, the practice, is more objectionable than the now common use of 'purdah' in perfectly ordinary English.

Purdah 2007