Extracted from The Light of Asia: A History of Western Fascination with the East by Christopher Harding, published by Allen Lane, January 2024
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“Honoured emperors and kings, dukes and marquesses, counts, knights and townspeople, and all who want to know about the various races of mankind and the peculiarities of the various regions of the world, take this book and have it read to you!
“Here you will find all the greatest wonders and chief curiosities of Greater Armenia and Persia, of the Tartars and India, and of many other lands. Read More...
Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2 produced by Ektaa Kapoor released on big screens on April 19, 2024. The film has been in the news ever since it was announced and created a huge buzz. Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2 is the sequel to Love Sex Aur Dhokha which was released in 2010. Helmed by Dibakar Banerjee, this film has several new faces playing pivotal roles.
Among all, a few celebrities like Mouni Roy, Sophie Choudry, Tusshar Kapoor, andAnu Malik are also seen in the movie in cameo roles. Read More...
Finland’s prime minister Sanna Marin apologised on Tuesday for a controversial photo taken at her residence, less than a week after the 36-year-old sparked criticism with a video of her partying.
The picture circulated by Finnish media shows two women kissing, lifting their tops to bare their torsos and covering their breasts with a sign that says “Finland”.
Marin confirmed on Tuesday the picture was taken at her official residence in Kesaranta, after she attended a music festival that took place July 8-10. Read More...
