TODAY: XANTEN & WESEL

Today, I am travelling to Xanten to visit the grammar school Städtisches Stiftsgymnasium, and later to Wesel for a lecture at the Konrad-Duden-Gymnasium…. Share this:Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new...

TODAY: DUSSELDORF

So excited to begin my tour of Germany in the beautiful city of Dusseldorf! Stay tuned for updates during my trip… Share this:Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new...

IBN SINA ACADEMY PHOTO ALBUM

I was fascinated by the extraordinary medieval artefacts on display in the Ibn Sima Museum. Pictured here, lamps and lanterns, and hookah pipes, pictured right. A display of medieval glass jars and medical instruments, pictured right A marvellous collection of...

MEMORIES OF INDIA: IBN SINA ACADEMY

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

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

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...