I am Saemah Shamim, a Doctoral student at Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia, passionate about exploring the intersections of religion, politics, and sustainability. My research spans topics such as transnational migration, politics, international relations and green architecture, with a focus on fostering meaningful connections between academia and public policy. As a multilingual educator fluent in English, and Arabic, I enjoy teaching, mentoring, and contributing to conversations that inspire change and understanding across diverse fields.
In Nepal, where calligraphy bridges the sacred and the secular, writing is a form of meditation, a fluid continuum of art, history, and identity.
Nepal has begun a new political chapter. When the government outlawed social media earlier this month, many people expected to see silence or scattered demonstrations. Instead, the streets burst with energy, driven by a generation that will not be ignored.
The implementation of e-governance in Nepal could lead to significant improvements in public service delivery and address development challenges.
Several centuries ago Muslim traders from India and other parts of the world visited Nepal for business and trade purposes.
Eid ul-Fitr is one of the principal festivals for Muslims and celebrated after 1 month of observing fast, that is after a month of Ramadan.
The Nonaligned Policy of a Small State, Nepal is a small state that physically and politically lies between two major powers, China and India.
Milad-un-Nabi celebrates the birthday of the Prophet and is observed by many Muslims from the Sufi or the Barelvi school of thought.
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