Mayur Paranjape

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Author, photographer, clay artist, certified avian specialist, world traveller, nature lover, an active advocate of human rights, student of health studies, a patriot of India & a Canadian of Indian origin, Mayur Paranjape, is the author of Indian Inspirations: Facts and Contributions of India.

He has a Master of Science in International Business from the University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. His inspiration lies in the devastating impact of colonialism on India and how well the country has still managed to score the rank as one of the potential superpowers while setting an example to other developing counterparts. In compiling this book, I aim to helping people understand India's contribution to the world.


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“REFUGEES IN INDIA AROUND 195,000 REFUGEES WERE GRANTED ASYLUM IN INDIA IN 2019 ALONE COMPARED TO 101,000 BY CANADA, 54000 BY NORWAY, 33000 BY BRAZIL.”
Mayur Paranjape, Indian Inspirations: Contributions by India

“The founder of the Kashmir wool industry is traditionally held to be the 15th-century ruler of Kashmir, Zayn-ul-Abidin, who employed weavers from Central Asia. The mention of woollen shawls made from this wool in Kashmir is found in several books between the 3rd century BCE and the 11th century BCE.”
Mayur Paranjape, Indian Inspirations: Contributions by India

“Namaste is actually a form of greeting that originated in India. It translates to, “I bow to you”. But it is more than just a welcome greeting. It represents the warmth and amicability of Indians. It is also a form of showing respect and homage.”
Mayur Paranjape, Indian Inspirations: Contributions by India

“India is, the cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legend, and the great grandmother of tradition. Our most valuable and most instructive materials in the history of man are treasured ... in India only.”
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“The founder of the Kashmir wool industry is traditionally held to be the 15th-century ruler of Kashmir, Zayn-ul-Abidin, who employed weavers from Central Asia. The mention of woollen shawls made from this wool in Kashmir is found in several books between the 3rd century BCE and the 11th century BCE.”
Mayur Paranjape, Indian Inspirations: Contributions by India

“Namaste is actually a form of greeting that originated in India. It translates to, “I bow to you”. But it is more than just a welcome greeting. It represents the warmth and amicability of Indians. It is also a form of showing respect and homage.”
Mayur Paranjape, Indian Inspirations: Contributions by India

“REFUGEES IN INDIA AROUND 195,000 REFUGEES WERE GRANTED ASYLUM IN INDIA IN 2019 ALONE COMPARED TO 101,000 BY CANADA, 54000 BY NORWAY, 33000 BY BRAZIL.”
Mayur Paranjape, Indian Inspirations: Contributions by India

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