New book showcases Udaipur as ‘a Jewel in India’s Heritage Crown’
Udaipur’s position as one of India’s premier heritage and cultural destinations is being showcased in a new book.
'Living Heritage of Mewar: Architecture of the City Palace, Udaipur' is out now after being launched at the Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai...
Tariq Jahan Diaries: Part 1
The State of Things
We were motivated to go over to Lesvos to help with the refugee crisis that was taking place in Europe. We had seen pictures of refugees coming over to Greece and, what with Greece having its...
Attack on Grand Mosque in Mecca Thwarted
According to a statement released by the Saudi interior ministry, authorities managed to thwart “terrorist action” that targeted the Grand Mosque in Mecca.
The ministry said the would-be terrorist blew himself up after authorities surrounded his hiding place, a house in...
Tribunal Finds Australian School Discriminated Against Sikh Boy
A tribunal has found an Australian school discriminated against a five-year-old Sikh boy when it prevented his enrolment because he wore a turban.
Melton Christian School in Melbourne prohibits non-Christian head coverings for boys as part of its uniform policy.
The...
Hindu and Muslim Babies Switched at Birth Refused to Swap
In the north-eastern Indian state of Assam in 2015 two babies born within minutes of each other and from very different backgrounds were accidently switched at birth in the hospital.
After a battle with the authorities, the DNA tests came...
