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International Education Awards 2020

Educators were awarded in the International Education Awards 2020 for their extraordinary contribution to the education system. The International Education Awards 2020 was organized by KitesKraft Productions to felicitate educators who have invested the paramount dedication and hard work that has uplifted the education on another level. The award aims to honour the eminent minds…

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Arabic in Arabia

“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart” — Nelson Mandela I have always believed in the above quote. When you can converse with someone in their mother tongue, the connection you forge is…

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In the Sands of Time: World Expo: London 1851 to Dubai 2020

In 2013, it was decided that the United Arab Emirates would host the World Expo in 2020. It was and still is a pretty big deal for the MENASA (Middle East, North Africa, South Asia) region because such a mega event is going to be a first of its kind in this part of the…

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Kashi Calling…..

Mark Twain said “India is the cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legend and the great grand mother of tradition.” When he visited Banaras (Varanasi/Kashi), he said that the city looks “older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice…

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Resilience: “In order to rise from its own ashes… A phoenix first must burn.”

Lately I feel that the upheaval around in the world is destabilizing a major fraction of the society. Today some parts of our beautiful planet are plagued with violence, others with economic or political tensions and many others by natural calamities. Only time will tell the extent of this impact on our existence. I believe…

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Jordan Diaries

Jordan vibes openness, warmth, and friendliness It is officially known as the ‘The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan’ and is strategically located at the crossroads of Asia, Africa and Europe. The country is a constitutional monarchy but the king holds executive and legislative powers. Sunni Islam is the dominant religion in Jordan but it coexists with…

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Oh… Oodeypore (Udaipur)!

65 minutes from Mumbai is the jewel city of India, Udaipur. A city of lakes surrounded by hills and history, makes it one of the most romantic and historically significant place in India . I sincerely believe that whoever created this universe might have Udaipur on its most favorite earth destination ever; for the natural beauty…

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Is Entrepreneurship turning into a cult?

“There are lots of bad reasons to start a company. But there’s only one good, legitimate reason, and …it’s to change the world.” – Phil Libin, CEO of Evernote. The above quote resonates well with me and many like me who were born in in the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. We as people have this…

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Nobel Lecture Series in Dubai

“Is there a greater strength than that of knowledge?” — Swami Vivekananda March 2016 was an eventful month. For the first time in the Arab region, the Nobel lecture series was conducted. It was produced by Nobel Media and the Nobel Museum in partnership with Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation and 3M. The lecture…

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Lessons From Seychelles

When one thinks of an unending ocean, vast skies, wild birds, sultry forests, fresh fruits, pristine beaches, picturesque sunsets, quaint towns and a world untouched by modernity, Seychelles comes to mind. The climate of Seychelles is tropical, and temperatures rarely rise above 29 degrees Celsius. The cosmopolitan has a blend of different races, cultures, religions…

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