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Anthropology
Monasteries, Mosques and Mystics of the Darel Valley
Apart from the remains of fortified villages and the ancient Buddhist monastery, there are also many historic wooden mosques in…
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Journalism
We should stop calling journalists “brave”
To label us “brave” is to fight your battles from our shoulders. The burden of bearing witness and speaking truth…
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History
When Ramana Maharshi inspired Somerset Maugham to explore Indian philosophy
Ramana Maharshi was the inspiration for a major character in Maugham’s 1944 novel The Razor’s Edge. The book is about…
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Poetry
The Human Road – The Poetry from Vietnam
The human road is very surprised Close but when will we meet each other…? The Human Road So we…
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Poetry
Relish and Bloom – A Poem from Nepal
I plant a secret wish in my flower vase It is all in me that I relish and bloom. Do…
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Research
How Urdu domestic manuals in 1900s taught Indian women to be fair and lovely
In domestic health manuals, health and beauty advice was transmitted by linking culinary advice to optimum color, health and strength.…
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Climate Crisis
India and Pakistan heatwave is ‘testing the limits of human survivability’
This is the first time in decades that Pakistan is experiencing what many call a ‘spring-less year’. By Rhea Mogul,…
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Anthropology
Towers of the Harban Valley
In Harban valley defensive towers are built to keep an eye on a possible ambush by arch enemies. Blood feuds…
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Travelogue
The not so-discreet charm of Bishkek’s Osh Bazaar
Food products, spices, household goods, clothes, garments, hats, souvenirs, musical instruments, bread, delicacies, bread, bags … are readily available and…
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Blogs
YOU ARE MY GOLD!
A clean heart, a mind full of good intentions, and each soulful action are enough to get all you have…
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