Umran Academic Research Association

U-Talk Journal invites submissions for a peer-reviewed special issue dedicated to fostering rigorous scholarship alongside public intellectual engagement. The special issue aims to create a platform where scholars, researchers, and early-career academics can contribute thoughtful work addressing contemporary questions in society, culture, religion, media, literature, and civilizational dialogue.

We welcome submissions that offer original research, critical reflection, or theoretically informed analysis.

Submission Deadline: May 31, 2026

Visit the page for more information: https://uara.in/call-for-papers-u-talk-peer-reviewed-journal/

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📢 Call for Submissions – U-Talk Magazine

Have something meaningful to share? ✍️
U-Talk Magazine invites submissions for its upcoming issue.

We welcome contributions from students, scholars, writers, artists, and independent thinkers.

You can submit:
• Articles & Essays
• Creative Writing & Stories
• Poetry
• Travelogues
• Book Reviews
• Personal Reflections
• Photography, Paintings & Caricatures

Let your ideas, experiences, and creativity become part of the conversation and transformation.

📩 Submit your work through the link below:
https://uara.in/u-talk-magazine-call-for-submissions/

For queries: [email protected]

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The Third Umran International Symposium 2026: Being Women!
Join us for an inspiring afternoon of scholarly presentations and deep dives into gender, identity, and empowerment.
🗓 Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM IST | 11:30 AM Istanbul Time
📍 Where: LIVE on Zoom

✨ Join Zoom meeting:
📌 Meeting ID: 822 9412 7054
🔑 Passcode: 965698
Organizers: Umran Academic Research Association & Umran Mahila Manch.

Editorial & Outreach Internship
Calling all writers and editors! ✍️ Join the U-Talk Magazine Editorial Desk for a 6-month journey in storytelling and community building.

📩 Apply Now: Send your CV and a 300-word writing sample (essay, analysis, or summary) to [email protected].
Scan the QR code in the image or visit the link for more details - https://uara.in/editorial-outreach-internship-for-6-months/

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Being Women - Call for Presentations
The Third Umran International Symposium

1831: Maria W. Stewart calls out: "Daughters of Africa, awake!"
1848: Savitribai Phule opens India's first school for girls.
1929: Woolf writes, "Anonymous was a woman."
2026: We gather.

📩 Submit your thread: [email protected] | for more info- https://uara.in/being-women-call-for-presentations/
🗓️ 8 March 2026 | International Women's Day
🎤 Keynote: Prof. miriam cooke, Duke University

Two tracks:
🔹 Senior Researchers & Faculty | 1000-1500words
🔹 PG & Undergraduate Students | 1000-1500words

⏳ Deadline: 27 February 2026

Selected papers → Edited volume.
Your research → Feminist futures.

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🎤 Insightful Talk Alert!

🕒 Today at 13:30
📍 Hyflex Room 10, Student Center
💻 Also on Zoom

Join us for a compelling lecture by Dr. Insha Qayoom Shah on:
"The Border Within: Madness, Identity, and Trauma after India-Pakistan Partition"

Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the complexities of identity and trauma in the aftermath of partition.

📌 All are welcome to attend!

🌿 Join Us for an Inspiring Conversation! 🌿

Umran Academic Research Association and Umran Green School are thrilled to bring you the second session of our Conversation Series with renowned scholars Professor Bruce B. Lawrence and Professor miriam cooke! ✨

This unique series dives deep into the many facets of life—academics, culture, religion, spirituality, travel, food, and more! Each session feels like a cozy café chat, focusing on a specific topic in a relaxed, informal setting. 🗣️☕️

Stay tuned for enriching discussions that will broaden your perspective!

*📚 New Course Alert: LIT 470 - Introduction to Indian Literature 📚*

We’re offering "Introduction to Indian Literature" this fall semester. Explore Buddhist and Vedic literature, Islamic traditions, Indian epics, Sufi poetry, Dalit literature, and more.

🗓 Course Time: Mondays, 1:30 - 4:30 PM (Istanbul Time)
📝 Deadline for Registration: October 9, 2024
🌐 Open to both IHU and non-IHU students (Online option available)

*Register here:* www.uara.in/introduction-to-indian-literature-course/

Professor Bruce B Lawrence, my guru and mentor on my academic journey, honored me two years ago with a visit to my home alongside his wife, Professor Miriam Cooke. Professor Bruce's unwavering support for Umran has been a cornerstone of our mission. Both Professor Miriam and Professor Bruce are advisory members of our Foundation. His humbleness and kindness continue to be an inspiring and guiding force in my life and also for Umran. I pray that God grants him and Professor Miriam more strength and good health.

Had a wonderful and productive meeting with Dr. Amina Hussain, who teaches at The Sarojini Naidu Centre for Women Studies, JMI.

Wrapping up my short yet fruitful stay in Delhi. Apologies to those I missed, hope to catch up soon! 🌸

Attended a talk on Kabir at the India International Center. I observed how different people connect with Kabir's poetry—how they learn, interpret, and live by his teachings. Some seemed to embody ego, while others radiated kindness and humility.

Kabir said, 'Those who have learned love are true scholars.'

I'm still exploring what Kabir teaches, why he's so significant to people, and how they invoke his timeless wisdom in their lives.