Ancient Mughal Tradition of Pigeon-Rearing Continues in New Delhi
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Ancient Mughal Tradition of Pigeon-Rearing Continues in New Delhi

In New Delhi's old city near Jama Masjid, men continue the ancient Mughal tradition of kabootarbaazi, or pigeon-rearing, training over 120 pigeons to fly in formations and long distances. This practice, passed down through generations, involves months of training and uses sound to encourage flight. Practitioners value the rooftop gatherings as a communal stress reliever, preserving a cultural heritage once patronized by Mughal kings.

Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
73%
AI analysis of 3 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 21 Apr 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 3 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles present a cultural and historical perspective without political framing. They focus on the tradition's heritage and community aspects, reflecting neutral coverage that highlights cultural preservation rather than political implications. Both sources emphasize continuity and personal stories, avoiding partisan viewpoints.

Sentiment — Positive (73/100)

The tone across the articles is positive and respectful, emphasizing the calming and communal benefits of kabootarbaazi. The coverage celebrates cultural heritage and personal dedication, with no negative or controversial elements, resulting in an overall uplifting and appreciative sentiment.

How 3 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
thetelegraphDelhi keeps Mughal pigeon-rearing heritage alive near Jama MasjidCenterPositive
ndtvAncient Mughal Tradition Of Pigeon-Rearing Thrives In DelhiCenterPositive
hindustantimesAncient Mughal tradition of pigeon-rearing thrives in India's capitalCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

hindustantimes broke this story on 21 Apr, 01:36 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    hindustantimes21 Apr, 01:36 am
    Ancient Mughal tradition of pigeon-rearing thrives in India's capital
  2. 2
    ndtv21 Apr, 09:24 am
    Ancient Mughal Tradition Of Pigeon-Rearing Thrives In Delhi
  3. 3
    thetelegraph21 Apr, 11:54 am
    Delhi keeps Mughal pigeon-rearing heritage alive near Jama Masjid

Lens Score breakdown

28/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Story context

Category
Social
Location
New Delhi, India
Sources analysed
3
Last analysed
21 Apr 2026
Key entities
BirdJama Masjid, DelhiAl-Azhar MosqueColumbidaeUstadHindustani languageMughal EmpireIndiaReutersNew DelhiDelhiNDTV