An Idyllic Time in Isfahan
The people of Isfahan are friendly and affectionate. Their hospitality overwhelmed me and as I boarded the plane from Tehran to return home, I carried pleasant memories of not only the ancient...
View ArticleCairo: Beyond the Pyramids
Cairo’s Old City dates back to the seventh century C.E., when Islam entered the region. It is an archaeologist’s treasure-trove and an anthropologist’s delight-cum-nightmare. By Yoginder Sikand Cairo,...
View ArticleMuslims in Singapore
The City-state’s iron grip on people allows it to maintain the inter-racial harmony and ensure prosperity. Malika B. Mistry The most indelible impression an Indian could carry from a visit to Singapore...
View ArticleMalaysia – A Muslim State’s Tryst with Modernity
By Malika B. Mistry For all those who visit Singapore, it is rather easy to add Malaysia to their itinerary. So was it for me. I decided to have a peek into this Muslim majority yet modern and...
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