Indefinite suspension

As per the decision taken at the Centre meeting held on 30 August 2010, this blog stands suspended indefinitely.

Seminar of Prof M D Nalapat

Pictures taken during the Seminar of Prof. M D Nalapat on 6 May 2010 during his talk on India and the Gulf.

Photo courtesy:

Anjani Kumar Singh

India and the Gulf

Centre for West Asian Studies
School of International Studies

Prof. M D Nalapat

Manipal University

Speaks
On

India and the Gulf: Personal Impressions

Date: 6 May 2010, THURSDAY

VENUE: ROOM No. 001, SIS

TIME: 11.00 A.M.

All are cordially invited

Seminar Coordinator

Viva Voce 10 May 2010

CENTRE FOR WEST ASIAN STUDIES,

SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

Ph D Viva Notice

The Ph D viva-voce examination of Mr. Asif Shuja, a student of the Centre is scheduled for Monday 10 May 2010 at 11.00 AM in room 356, SIS. As per the decision of the CASR all faculty members and students of the Centre/School are invited to attend. The title of the thesis is “Power Struggle between Reformists and Conservatives in Iran: The Case Study of Khatami Period”, and was supervised by Prof. P C Jain.

Viva Voce 3 May 2010

CENTRE FOR WEST ASIAN STUDIES,

SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

Ph D Viva Notice

The Ph D viva-voce examination of Ms. Mahnaz Zahrirnejad, a student of the Centre is scheduled for Monday 3 May 2010 at 11.00 am in room 356, SIS. As per the decision of the CASR all faculty members and students of the Centre/School are invited to attend. The title of the thesis is “Iran’s energy policy towards China and India: A comparative study, 1979-2007”, and was supervised by Prof. Girijesh Pant.

Pre-Ph D submission, 3 May 2010

Centre for West Asian Studies

School of International Studies

Pre- Ph.D. Submission Presentation

Rakesh Kumar Ranjan

On

Impact of French Education on Social Transformation in the Maghreb Region

3 May 2010, Monday

Venue : Room No.001, SIS

Time: 2.30 P.M.

All are cordially invited

Seminar Coordinator

BESA

Photos taken during the interaction with Professors Efraim Inbar and Hillel Frisch of the BESA Center for Strategic Studies on 15 April 2010.

Photo courtesy: Mushtaq Hussain

Informal interaction with

Seminar of Dr. WAIEL AWWAD

Pictures taken during the Seminar of Dr. Waiel Awwad on 15 April 2010.
Photo courtesy: Anjani Kumar Singh

Photos taken during the Seminar on Politics and Identity: Language, Religion and Gender in West Asia organized by the students of the Centre on 7 April 2010.
Photo courtesy: Mustaq Hussain

Student Seminar on

Seminar, 15 April 2010

Centre for West Asian Studies
School of International Studies



Dr. WAIEL AWWAD

South Asia Bureau Chief, Alarabiya TV Channel,

Speaks
On

Bashar al-Assad:

Popular Choice for a Strategist

Date: 15 April 2010, THURSDAY

VENUE: ROOM No. 203, SIS

TIME: 11.00 A.M.

All are cordially invited

Seminar Coordinator

Synopsis Presentation 12 April 2010

Centre for West Asian Studies

School of International Studies

Ph.D. Synopsis Presentation

Chitra N

On

Gulf Migration and its impact on the Tamil Nadu

12 April 2010, Monday

Venue : Room No.001, SIS

Time: 2.30 P.M

All are cordially invited

Seminar Coordinator

Student Seminar, 7 April 2010

Students of the Center for West Asian Studies
School of International Studies
Invite all for a Student Seminar

On

Politics and Identity:

Language, Religion and Gender in West Asia


Date: 7 April 2010, Wednesday Venue: Room No. 203, SIS

Welcome address Sumaiyh Ahmed, CWAS
Concept note Abdul Rahman Ansari, CWAS

Session I: 2:30-4.00 p.m.

Chair: Honey J. A, CCULAS
Beryl Anand, CWAS, Religious Minorities in Iranian Politics
Discussant: Laselie Keerthi Kumar S. M, CES

Zubair Ahmed, CWAS, Shias in the Politics of Lebanon
Discussant: Atul Hari Mishra, CIPOD

Tea Break: 4.00-4.30 p.m.

Session II: 4:30-6.00 p.m.

Chair: Abhey Kumar, CRCAS
Priyamvada Sawant, Bint el Nil and the Egyptian Feminist Movement
Discussant: R. Ramasubramanium, CSCSECWPS

Ayyoob Thayyil, Arabic Media and Arab Nationalism
Discussant: Anjani Kumar Singh, CWAS

Vote of thanks: Jaikhlong Basumatary, CWAS

Centre for West Asian Studies

School of International Studies
cordially invites to a talk

by

Ambassador Zikrur Rehman

Director, India-Arab Cultural Centre
On

Hamas in Palestinian equation

Date: 1 April 2010, Thursday
VENUE: ROOM No. 203, SIS
TIME: 11.00 A.M.

All are cordially invited

Seminar Coordinator

Synopsis presentation

Centre for West Asian Studies

School of International Studies

Ph.D. Synopsis Presentation

Rajeevan Kunnath
On Gulf Migration and its impact on the Mappila Muslims of Kerala

Date: 29 March 2010, Monday

Venue : Room No.203, SIS

Time: 2.30 P.M.

All are cordially invited

Seminar Coordinator

Synopsis presentation

Centre for West Asian Studies

School of International Studies

Ph.D. Synopsis Presentation

by

Kumar Gaurav

on

Political reforms in the Arab world: A case study of Jordan, 1989-2007

Date: 22 March 2010, Monday

Venue : Room No.001, SIS

Time: 2.30 P.M.

All are cordially invited

Seminar Coordinator

Thursday Seminar, 18 March 2010

Cancelled due to Struke

Centre for West Asian Studies

(CWAS)

School of International Studies

Dr. WAIEL AWWAD

South Asia Bureau Chief, Alarabiya TV Channel,

Speaks

on

Bashar al-Assad:
Popular Choice for a Strategist

Date: 18 March 2010, Thursday

Venue: No. 001, SIS

Time: 11.00 A.M.

All are cordially invited

Seminar Coordinator

Synopsis presentation

Centre for West Asian Studies
School of International Studies




Ph.D. Synopsis Presentation



Anjani Kumar Singh


On

A Study of Actors, Ideas and Territory in the Jerusalem Question





15 March 2010, Monday
Venue : Room No.001, SIS
Time: 2.30 P.M.


All are cordially invited

Seminar Coordinator
--

Arabic classes

The Arabic language classes at the Centre will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9.00 to 10.00 AM. Until better facilities are available, classes will be held in room 356. The classes will begin on 11 March 2010.

Those interested may contact, Md. Muddassir Quamar: Email: muddassir.2005@gmail.com

Seminar 11 March 2010

CENTRE FOR WEST ASIAN STUDIES

(CWAS)

Ambassador Ishrat Aziz

speaks

on

PM’s Visit to Saudi Arabia:

A Case of convergence of Interests

Date: 11 March 2010, Thursday

Venue : Room No.001, SIS

Time: 11 A.M.

All are cordially invited

Seminar Coordinator

Arabic Classes

Students who are interested in learning Arabic language can meet on Monday 8 March 2010, in Room No. 356 at 4.15 PM. Class timings and other details would be worked out during that meeting.