Life is supposed to be a blissful experience; our brains are hardwired to seek pleasure and avoid pain. In fact, when we’re happy, our brains release specific neurochemicals to encourage us to stay in a constant state of happiness. A number of studies have examined the components of life which equate with happiness. Here we talk about a… Read More »
On February 16, the Kuwaiti Constitutional Court ruled article 198 of the penal code, which arbitrarily criminalizes “imitating the opposite sex,” unconstitutional, finding it inconsistent with article 30 of Kuwait’s Constitution that enshrines personal freedom. Human Rights Watch has documented how such laws also violate the rights to free expression, privacy, and nondiscrimination under Kuwait’s constitution and international law. The court’s decision is a… Read More »
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British raj, period of direct British rule over the Indian subcontinent from 1858 until the independence of India and Pakistan in 1947. The raj succeeded management of the subcontinent by the British East India Company, after general distrust and dissatisfaction with company leadership resulted in a widespread mutiny of sepoy troops in 1857, causing the British to reconsider the structure of governance in… Read More »
hen it comes to marriage and age, there’s a serious double standard for men and women. Men are often told to wait to get married until they feel ready — until they’re mature, financially secure, established in their careers and comfortable with themselves. My own husband was counseled by both of his parents to not even consider marriage until he was… Read More »
The wolf is one of the oldest animals found on this earth. Which exists in various pieces of the world with various tones. The brown wolf is commonly known as the Wild or Western Wolf. Whose country is Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. There are 38 types of it in the world.Wolves can run at speeds of… Read More »
Before I was two years old a circumstance happened which I have never forgotten. It was early in the spring; there had been a little frost in the night, and a light mist still hung over the woods and meadows. I and the other colts were feeding at the lower part of the field when we heard, quite… Read More »
Jabal Thawr is a mountain in Saudi Arabia that is located in the lower part of Makkah south of the Misfalah district. The place is popular among people belonging to the Islamic religion as it houses the well-known Cave of Thawr. Also known as Ghar Thawr and Ghar e Soor, the Cave of Thawr has religious significance. According to… Read More »
James Watson and Francis Crick’s 1953 discovery of the double helix structure of DNA is the foundation of virtually every advance in our modern understanding of genetics and molecular biology. But how did Watson and Crick do it—and why were they the ones who succeeded? In truth, the discovery of DNA’s structure is the story of five towering… Read More »
smile is your best accessory, as it is said, which is why reading happy smile quotes—from inspiring quotes about smiling to uplifting quotes that’ll make you grin—are always a good idea. These cute smile quotes and “you make me smile” quotes are guaranteed to put you in a positive state of mind—from sweet sayings about smiles and how they brighten your day to funny… Read More »