Category Archives: Desi Totkay

History of Istanbul

Istanbul (Turkish: İstanbul; historically known as Constantinople) is the largest city in Turkey, serving as the country’s economic, cultural and historic hub. The city straddles the Bosporus Strait, lying in both Europe and Asia, and has a population of over 15 million residents, comprising 19% of the population of Turkey. Istanbul is the most populous European city and the world’s 15th largest city. The city was founded as Byzantium (Greek: Βυζάντιον, Byzantion) in… Read More »

Prevent kidney stones

Did you know that one in ten people will have a kidney stone over the course of a lifetime? Recent studies have shown that kidney stone rates are on the rise across the country. Those in the know believe that some major misconceptions may be the culprit. The National Kidney Foundation has teamed up with Dr. Allan Jhagroo,… Read More »

Pakistan Tallies Election Results After Controversial Polls

ISLAMABAD, LAHORE —  Pakistan held its long-delayed elections Thursday, but sporadic violence and the nationwide suspension of mobile phone and internet services overshadowed the polls, raising credibility concerns about an already controversial vote. Polling stations across the South Asian nation closed at 5 p.m. local time after nine hours of balloting, and the process largely remained peaceful. An… Read More »