Photography. An art form invented in 1830s, becoming publicly recognised ten years later. Today, photography is the largest growing hobby in the world, with the hardware alone creating a multi-billion dollar industry. Not everyone knows what camera obscura or even shutter speed is, nor have many heard of Henri Cartier-Bresson or even Annie Leibovitz. In this article, we… Read More »
If you have growing children who are naughty and make you run around the house for several impossible things, it’s time you put your foot down and be a little strict with them before they become spoiled. And this means that sometimes, you will have to punish them if they misbehave, but by punishment, we do not mean… Read More »
What is Alcohol? Historically, alcohol has been used in association with social activities, including both religious and non-religious rituals, as a dietary component, and as a medicinal agent. Alcohol consumption by various cultures predates written history. Although it was once used for therapeutic purposes, it is no longer recommended as a therapeutic because of its ability to produce… Read More »
New Zealand scientists have performed the first-ever 3-D, colour X-ray on a human, using a technique that promises to improve the field of medical diagnostics, said Europe’s CERN physics lab which contributed imaging technology. The new device, based on the traditional black-and-white X-ray, incorporates particle-tracking technology developed for CERN’s Large Hadron Collider, which in 2012 discovered the elusive Higgs Boson… Read More »
We all know that spices not only make food tasty but are packed with numerous essential nutrients. It is widely used in different dishes and is commonly found in every Indian kitchen. But apart from this, cumin or Jeera is a miraculous weight loss drink. It is packed with compounds that can accelerate your weight loss process. Here… Read More »
Narrated Rabi bin Hirash: ‘Uqba bin ‘Amr said to Hudhaifa, “Won’t you relate to us of what you have heard from Allah’s Apostle ?” He said, “I heard him saying, “When Al-Dajjal appears, he will have fire and water along with him. What the people will consider as cold water, will be fire that will burn (things). So,… Read More »
Female angels descend in a graceful curve to join Christ in ministering to the children. Perhaps influenced by her own maternal experiences, Teichert interpreted ministering as also bringing an abundance of food and drink. The youngsters are delighted by the offerings and their physical needs are met. This also symbolizes Christ’s sacramental promise that those who eat and… Read More »
Yesterday, as I was walking home from a fantastic brunch with one of my favorite people, I passed a local pizza shop that I’ve ordered from many times. They have great pizza, fries, and milkshakes — and that trifecta is often hard to come by. It was a beautiful day out, one of the first beautiful days of the year here… Read More »
When Clarissa Dalloway thinks that it’s “very, very dangerous to live even one day,” what, exactly, does she have in mind? She’s probably contemplating something abstract—the passage of time, the obscurity of fate. She isn’t worried about stumbling over her own feet and careening into London traffic. Then again, she hasn’t read “Careful: A User’s Guide to Our… Read More »
Make the next birthday you celebrate a special one with personalized birthday cards paired with a hand-picked happy birthday quote or wish that will surely make that special someone’s day a great day. Whether you are celebrating your birthday or someone else’s, you can rely on our list of Happy Birthday quotes to help put a smile on… Read More »