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The Hindu
21-05-2025
- The Hindu
Silk Route brought various cultures together, says author
The ancient Silk Route that connected the Roman Empire with China was not merely a road that facilitated transportation of goods but it also was a channel for exchange of cultures, author and retired IPS officer D.V. Guruprasad said in Belagavi on Tuesday. 'The Silk Route was not just a road. It was an organic being. It led to the growth of informed civilizations that assimilated languages and cultures that were alien to each other. It acted as a chain that held various land masses and cultures together,' he said. He was speaking at a function to release his 100th book, Silk Route, in Kannada, and an interaction with readers at the Belgaum Club. He described the book as a historical non-fiction work and not a travelogue. 'I have tried to cover historical facts that tend to have an influence on our modern life,' he said. He said that he is working on five more books, including a detailed work on drug lord Pablo Escobar. 'All the five books will be released at once in June this year,' he said. He said that he was fascinated by stories of the Silk Route since his childhood. 'I began reading all the books about it. They included The Silk Road by Peter Frankopan, I Xanadu by William Dalrymple, Colin Thubron's Shadow of the Silk Road, and Ten Thousand Miles Without a Cloud by Sun Shuyun,' he said. He said that he prepared for writing the book for over a decade, of which he travelled two years. 'In preparing to write the book, I travelled to all the 40 countries on the Silk Route, except four. I met scholars, historians and even common people from these countries. I will go back and visit the four countries that I left out in the first leg of my research tour once the political conditions improve. I plan to write a sequel,' he said. He said that he has ended the book saying how the world learnt important lessons on spirituality, culture, science, trade and agriculture and how it (Silk Route) has been a teacher of the world in the past. 'My research on the osmosis of Buddhism from India to the world made me curious enough to consider writing a book on spirituality,' Dr. Guruprasad said. Superintendent of Police Bheemashankar S. Guled introduced the book. He described it as a treasure trove of stories that tries to capture a brief history of over 3,000 years in its 235 pages. Dr. Guled engaged with young readers in the crowd by asking them questions about the Silk Route and the ancient civilisations of Asia and Europe and read out answers from the pages of the book. Dr Guled said that the Silk Route read like a racy thriller but educated the readers as well. 'The reader is transformed into a time traveller who moves from China to Rome and back. It describes kings, merchants, commoners and even highwaymen,' he said. Vice-Chancellor of Rani Channamma University C.M. Thyagaraj said that the book can help arose the curiosity of today's youth who have almost given up reading books. He appreciated the author's use innovative language. 'The book raises and answers several questions like, how was the Silk Route in the past, how is it now, what remains of it now? What was the life of the people like then and how it has changed now? It is history for the layman, presented in simple and engrossing language,' Dr. Thyagaraj said. Commandant of the Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre Brigadier Joydip Mukherjee released the book. He gave examples of books by various authors on history and international relations. He said that such works in Indian languages will lead to better research and publication of interesting material. M.K. Jainapur, who has bought the first copy of every book by Dr. Guruprasad, received an autographed copy of the book. The readers observed a one-minute silence in honour of Ramakant Joshi of Manohara Grantha Mala, Dharwad-based publisher of the book. The event was organised by Belagavi Geleyara Balaga, World on Wheels and Belgaum 360. Writer Sarjoo Katkar, Superintendent of Excise Vijay Hiremath, Assistant Drug Controller Raghuram Nidavanda and others were present.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Belagavi police debunk viral claim of attack on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi's home
BELAGAVI: Superintendent of police Bhimashankar Guled labelled as 'fake' social media posts that said the house of 's husband was attacked. Sofiya, a key face of Operation Sindoor, had regularly briefed media on details of the operation. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Guled said a miscreant named Anees Uddin, in a post on X, claimed RSS had attacked Colonel Tajuddin Bagevadi's house in Konnur, Gokak taluk. The post, widely shared on social media, carried a photo of a house in ruins. visited the area to verify the claim and found the house intact. Uddin deleted the post soon after police swung into action. 'Efforts are on to trace the accused. Spreading hateful and false information on social media is illegal. Strict action will be taken against those involved in such acts,' Guled said.
Hindustan Times
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Cops deployed at Col Sofiya Qureshi's father-in-law house after false attack claim
BELAGAVI: The Karnataka Police has deployed security personnel at the residence of Colonel Sofiya Qureshi's in-laws after a misleading post on social media falsely claimed that the house was attacked and demolished. Belagavi superintendent of police (SP) Bhimashankar Guled said security personnel were deployed at the house linked to Col Qureshi - one of the two women officers who briefed the nation on Operation Sindoor - as a precautionary measure after a social media post on X was spotted by the district police team. 'After our district social media monitoring cell replied to him that it was false, he deleted the post,' Guled said. The district police chief said the user who put out the incorrect information was identified as Anis Hudeen who reportedly lived in Canada. Guled said he had been reported to the social media platform for further action. 'We will deal with him strictly if he is from our nation,' he added. In Gokak taluk where the army officer's father-in-law, Ghaus Bagewadi, lives, Guled said the security to the house was tightened after Anis Hudeen's false message. He said stringent action would be taken against those spreading misinformation that could disturb public harmony. Colonel Sofiya Qureshi from the signal corps of the Indian Army and helicopter pilot Wing Commander Vyomika Singh became the face of the Indian offensive against terrorists based in Pakistan under Operation Sindoor when they briefed the nation on the military aspects of the strikes at nine terror hubs in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7 and the subsequent hostilities that broke out. As she became a familiar face across the country, the sleepy village of Konnur in Belagavi district also came to life where acquaintances and strangers streamed in to congratulate Ghaus Bagewadi, whose son Colonel Tajuddin Bagewadi is married to Col Qureshi. Ghaus Bagewadi said he was extremely proud of Col Qureshi. 'Our phones have not stopped ringing after people came to know that Col Sofiya is from our family,' he said. Asked about the security personnel outside the house, he said,'No one attacked our house. The post on social media is totally false'.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Yahoo
Stabbed man found dead in field
The body of a man who was stabbed has been found in a field in Sutton Coldfield. West Midlands Police said it was keeping an open mind around the circumstances of the death of Guled Hussein, 28, who was discovered near Wyndley Close on Monday evening. Mr Hussein was last seen at about 06:00 GMT on 25 March at his home address in the Bristol Road and Belgrave Middleway area of Birmingham. Police have been making inquiries to establish how he was found in Sutton Coldfield. A forensic post-mortem had taken place, and it had been confirmed the victim died from a stab wound, the force said. Police stated it was "crucial we piece together Guled's movements in the days leading up to his death". Det Insp Ade George said: "I want to appeal to anyone who may have seen Guled in and around the Birmingham area to get in touch as soon as possible. "His family has been informed and we are supporting them. Our thoughts are with them at this tragic time." Police said they were reviewing images from around the area where his body was found and had completed house-to-house inquiries nearby. The force has appealed for any CCTV footage from the area where Mr Hussein lived and where he was discovered. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. West Midlands Police
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Yahoo
Stabbed man found dead in field
The body of a man who was stabbed has been found in a field in Sutton Coldfield. West Midlands Police said it was keeping an open mind around the circumstances of the death of Guled Hussein, 28, who was discovered near Wyndley Close on Monday evening. Mr Hussein was last seen at about 06:00 GMT on 25 March at his home address in the Bristol Road and Belgrave Middleway area of Birmingham. Police have been making inquiries to establish how he was found in Sutton Coldfield. A forensic post-mortem had taken place, and it had been confirmed the victim died from a stab wound, the force said. Police stated it was "crucial we piece together Guled's movements in the days leading up to his death". Det Insp Ade George said: "I want to appeal to anyone who may have seen Guled in and around the Birmingham area to get in touch as soon as possible. "His family has been informed and we are supporting them. Our thoughts are with them at this tragic time." Police said they were reviewing images from around the area where his body was found and had completed house-to-house inquiries nearby. The force has appealed for any CCTV footage from the area where Mr Hussein lived and where he was discovered. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. West Midlands Police
