The Roaming Bihari

The Roaming Bihari and His Bagful of Stories

A Witty and Insightful Memoir of an Argumentative Indian in the Middle East.

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The Journey Begins...

What happens when a thoroughbred Bihari—an 'argumentative Indian'—lands in Riyadh days after 9/11? This is the witty, insightful, and moving memoir of Ehtesham Shahid's two decades as a journalist and editor navigating the cultural crossroads of the Gulf region, proving that even restrictive public discourse can't quiet a bagful of stories.

by Ehtesham Shahid

Non-Fiction / Memoir

Professional headshot of the author, Ehtesham Shahid

Meet the Roaming Bihari

With over 25 years as an editor, journalist, and columnist, Ehtesham Shahid has a rich history with major media outlets like The Indian Express, Khaleej Times, Al Arabiya, Arab News, and as a Gulf correspondent for the Press Trust of India. He holds a Master's in English from Aligarh Muslim University, bringing a sharp, literary perspective to his global experiences.

What's in the Bagful of Stories?

Cultural Encounters

Navigating the complex and often restrictive public discourse of the Middle East.

Career & Journalism

An inside look at life as a Gulf correspondent and editor for major international news outlets.

Witty Anecdotes

The hilarious and true story of finding 'Osama Bin Laden' inscribed on a company's headquarters.

🎬 Media Corner

Praise for the Book

"The work presents the essence of many aspects of life in middle east , covering political events, economics, finance, emergence of UAE."

- Parul Sharma

"A very fantastic book by a fatastic author."

- Ravi Kumar

Get Your Copy

FormatPaperback
Pages328
ISBN-139789365473407
PublisherBluOne Ink
GenreBiography, Autobiography, & True Accounts

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