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August 23, 2025

Abdul Qayoom Shah: M. F. Husain of Kashmir

Art & Culture, Articles & Essays, Umran Kala & Sanskriti Kendra (UKSK) No Comment 676 Views

By Rajeev Kumar,Research Scholar, IHU, TurkeyU-Talk, Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 The name M. F. Husain is synonymous with art, culture, and paintings. Regarded as the Picasso of India or an Indian Picasso,Read More

June 9, 2025

In-Between Worlds: M.F. Husain and Muslim Cosmopolitanism

Art & Culture, Articles & Essays, Pluralism & Cross-Cultural Studies, Umran Kala & Sanskriti Kendra (UKSK) No Comment 483 Views

Rajeev KumarResearch Scholar, Ibn Haldun University, Istanbul, Turkey In examining the interwoven trajectories of art, ethics, and politics in Muslim South Asia, the figure of Maqbool Fida Husain emerges as a poignant emblemRead More

January 3, 2025

The Art of Self-Care

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-L. Bushra Taj, Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics I’m Bushra, a 21-year-old living in Chennai, India…Existing for 21 years on this planet, I’ve seen how life moves fast from my point of view, howRead More

May 5, 2024

Is Nutrition and Dietetics a Good Career Option?

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-L. Bushra Taj, Korean Language Student at UGSDegree in Nutrition and Dietetics Hi there, I’m L. Bushra Taj, a 20-year-old. I recently finished my undergraduate degree in nutrition and dietetics. Alongside that, IRead More

February 23, 2024

A Book Review of “10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World”

Book Reviews, Gender Studies, Indian & Comparative Literature No Comment 5666 Views

In “10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World,” Elif Shafak skillfully delves into the intricate tapestry of societal norms and global ideologies. Tequila Leyla, a captivating character, serves as a metaphorical reflectionRead More

February 23, 2024

The Rise of Young Women Filmmakers: Reshaping the South Korean Cinema Landscape

Art & Culture, Articles & Essays, Gender Studies No Comment 1279 Views

The contemporary film landscape of South Korea is witnessing a vibrant revolution—the emergence of a generation of young, talented female filmmakers. Their voices, once relegated to the fringes of the industry, are nowRead More

January 1, 2024

Diaspora Studies

Articles & Essays, Pluralism & Cross-Cultural Studies No Comment 1153 Views

Diaspora studies is an academic field established in the late 20th century to study dispersed ethnic populations, which are often termed diaspora peoples. The usage of the term diaspora carries the connotation ofRead More

June 3, 2023

The Brave Women of Iran

Articles & Essays, Civil Society & Social Justice, Gender Studies No Comment 988 Views

Dr. Fathima MAssistant Professor of English,Jyoti Nivas College, Bangalore, India The recent protests in Iran following the institutional murder of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini are not just electrifying, they also mark a watershed momentRead More

June 3, 2023

A Book Review of Dancing in Damascus

Book Reviews, Indian & Comparative Literature, Pluralism & Cross-Cultural Studies No Comment 5934 Views

Review by: Dr. Amina HUSSIAN, Sarojini Naidu Centre for Women Studies,Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi “Dancing in Damascus” by miriam cooke is a thought-provoking and insightful book that explores the role of women inRead More

March 13, 2023

Islamicate Cosmopolitan Spirit: A Call for Action

Bhakti-Sufi & Religious Traditions, Book Reviews, Pluralism & Cross-Cultural Studies No Comment 1436 Views

Book Title: Islamicate Cosmopolitan Spirit (Manifesto)  Author: Bruce B. Lawrence   Publisher: Wiley Blackwell, 2021  Pages: 192  Book Review by RAJEEV KUMAR   Islamicate Cosmopolitan Spirit is a groundbreaking book by Bruce B. Lawrence thatRead More

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