Jalal-ad-Din-Muhammad Rumi, commonly known as Rumi (1207-1273), was a Persian poet, sage, and master, as well as a Sufi theologian and...

The Iranian Revolution was a series of important political events that happened in Iran. It culminated in the replacement of the Pahlavi...

Iranians have been increasingly seeking refugee across Europe. Although Iran has been comparatively a safer country than its neighbours...

Many of us have had the pleasure of listening to stories, fairy tales, legends, myths, fables recounted by our grandparents and other...

The Central Asia (CA) region consists of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan with a population of about 72...

The dissolution of Soviet Union in 1991 is cited as one of the major reasons for statelessness in South Asia. While a part of the...

Noor* was tortured and sexually abused by Syrian security forces during her detention. After being released from a detention center...

Kuchi, in Persian means ‘those who go on migrations’. The Kuchis are a nomadic tribe who have lived along the ancient routes bordering...

Nearly 40 years ago, Afghans began fleeing the violence in their country and seeking refuge across nearby borders. More than 400,000...

During the British rule in India, many European missionaries wanted to "free" both Muslims and Hindus – their "religious ignorance" by...

Although one can recognise these flamboyant and intricately ornate trucks all over South Asia, this unique form of decorative art is most...

When you think about Pakistan - do you think about tea? Many people do not know that Pakistan is the 3rd largest tea importer and...

Did you know that Malala Yousafzai is the youngest Nobel Prize winner and graduated Oxford University? Malala was born on July 12th,...

“At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom.” These were the famous words of...

In the bustling heart of Warsaw district 'Wola,' there is a Tibet roundabout that initially was supposed to be called "Free Tibet." Why...

The Tibetan diaspora has been going on for 60 years. After the Chinese invasion of Tibet, the Tibetan community was forced out of their...

In Xinjiang, millions of Uighurs are forced to work in factories producing clothing for the world's biggest brands. Human rights...

The majority of Uighurs live in Xinjiang, where they number about 11 million people. Unfortunately the ethnic riots between the Uighurs...

Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam is a British rapper, singer, record producer, and activist. Her music is a combination of alternative,...

Kannathil Muthamittal - translated as "A Peck on the Cheek" - is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language war drama film. The film's title was from a...