MEMORIES OF INDIA: IBN SINA ACADEMY

by | Feb 27, 2015 | India 2015, Tours, Travels

Aligarh Muslim University arranged a visit for me to a local museum during my recent tour. Located in the middle of a bustling bazaar, the Ibn Sina Academy of Medieval Medicine and Science is run by an illustrious family of ‘Hakims’, doctors, devoted to...

MEMORIES OF INDIA: SYED HOUSE

by | Feb 27, 2015 | India 2015, Tours, Travels

I had the pleasure of visiting the home of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, a highly revered man who founded the oldest central university in India in 1875. Originally it was known as the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College, which became the public Aligarh Muslim University in...

TOUR OF GERMANY

by | Feb 26, 2015 | Events & News, Germany 2015, Tours

I am just back in the UK from my wonderful tour of India, and soon I will be packing my bags again to begin another tour! I am excited to announce my tour dates of Germany from March 1st to March 6th.   Sunday, March 1st Arrive in  Düsseldorf   Monday, March...

VISIT TO UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER

by | Feb 26, 2015 | Events & News, Previous events

Visit to Lancaster by Qaisra Shahraz Author, Inspector of Colleges, and spokesperson on the condition of Pakistani/British women in the UK and in The West http://literature.britishcouncil.org/qaisra-shahraz Wednesday 11th March Bowland North Seminar Room 14 University...

FATEPUR SIKRI

by | Feb 21, 2015 | Events & News, India 2015, Tours, Travels

Fatepur Sikri maybe a small city in the shadow of nearby Agra, but it is of monumental importance in terms of history and architecture. Dating back to the Mughal emperors of India, this is as a place I have longed to visit for many years, and finally my wish came true...