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 witty, insightful memoir follows two decades of journalism across the Gulf.

by Ehtesham Shahid

Non-Fiction / Memoir

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Meet the Roaming Bihari

With over 25 years as an editor, journalist, and columnist, Ehtesham Shahid has worked with The Indian Express, Khaleej Times, Arab News, Al Arabiya, and more.

What's in the Bagful of Stories?

Cultural Encounters

Navigating the complex public discourse of the Middle East.

Career & Journalism

Life as a Gulf correspondent and editor.

Witty Anecdotes

Humorous, true stories filled with insight.

🎬 Media Corner

Praise for the Book

“The work presents the essence of many aspects of life in the Middle East.” — Parul Sharma

“A very fantastic book by a fantastic author.” — Ravi Kumar

Featured Article

A write-up on the book’s themes of migration, identity, and belonging.

Roaming Bihari: One Man’s Journey Through Migration

Read the full article and review on Newsie.

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

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