The Rich History and Tradition of Vegetarianism in India
Revered Sant Rajinder SinghJi Maharaj,Ladies and Gentlemen, Good Afternoon! Let me begin by thanking the Science of Spirituality and the organizers of the VeggieFest for inviting me to be amidst you this afternoon and providing me with a unique opportunity to exchange...The Beauty of Indian Civilization
ndia, or Bharat, the fifth largest and the second most populated country in the world, is one of the few countries that can boast of an ancient, deep-rooted, and diverse culture, that stretches back to 5,000 years. In ancient times, India was known as ‘Bharata...History of Urdu Literature
Urdu writing in its various primitive forms can be traced to Muhammad Urfi, Amir Khusro, and Kwaja Muhammad Husaini. The earliest writings in Urdu were in the Dakhni (Deccani) dialect. The Sufi-saint Hazrat Khwaja Banda Nawaz Gesudaraz is considered the first prose...Jarawa Tribes – Confluence of the Present with the Past
When I was in India in August 2000 for my annual leave, I took a holiday to the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, popularly known as the Emerald Islands, which are rated as one of the most beautiful, virgin and eco-friendly islands in the world. Some things that...
July 2nd, 2025, marks three decades since the passing of my father, Awaz Sayeed, a renowned modern Urdu short story writer, poet, khaka naveez, and playwright. He was known for his distinctive, innovative, and inimitable style of short story writing. The use of symbolism and…
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Rethinking the Middle-East | VOL 1 ISSUE 3
Dealing with a Volatile Theatre: India’s Military Diplomacy in the Middle East
In our latest feature, Amb. Dr. Ausaf Sayeed (@drausaf ) explores how India’s military diplomacy in the Middle East marks a strategic shift—from a cautious…
President #Trump Undertakes High-Stakes Middle East Trip
As #Trump's first major foreign trip since returning to office, his forthcoming three-nation #Gulf tour to #SaudiArabia, #Qatar, and the #UAE (May 13-16, 2025), underscores the strategic importance of the Gulf region to…
#EXCLUSIVE Saudi Arabia sees India's defence market best suitable; Riyadh keen on procuring BrahMos & other missiles from India: Dr. @drausaf, ex-Secy MEA & envoy to KSA, tells me.
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