Kamaran Island — Transit for Indian Hajj Pilgrims in the past
Kamaran or the ‘Island of two Moons’ is considered as the largest shelf-island in the Red Sea. It was first mentioned in the “History of World Ports” in 525 A.D. Kamaran has been occupied by various foreign powers during its history, which include Ethiopians,...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...
My new article: ‘The Middle East Needs a Healing Touch’:
Glad to share my new article ‘#Arabs of #Indian Origin — A forgotten #Diaspora’.
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I am happy to announce the soft launch of my new blog, #WestAsiaReview. This blog is dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, news, and insights into the dynamic and rapidly evolving region of #WestAsia.
It would cover a wide range of topics, including…
Today, we unveil the dignified Ambassador @drausaf whose story is an important one to understand India's foreign relations with the Arab world.
• Dr Ausaf Sayeed is a former Indian diplomat who served as Ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
• He has also served as…