Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies (MAKAIAS) under the Ministry of Culture is a centre for research and learning with focus a on social, cultural, economic and political or administrative developments in Asia from the middle of the 19th Century onwards with special emphasis on their links with India, and on the life and works of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. Users can get details related to the institute, its staff, members, seminars, conferences, books, journals, etc. Information about Azad Bhavan Library and Maulana Azad Museum is also available.