Abul Kalam Ghulam Muhiyuddin Ahmed bin Khairuddin Al-Hussaini Azad ((listen (help·info)) 11 November 1888 – 22 February 1958) was an Indian independence activist, Islamic theologian, writer and a senior leader of the Indian National Congress. Following India’s independence, he became the First Minister of Education in the Indian government. He is commonly remembered as Maulana Azad; the word Maulana is an honorific meaning ‘Our Master’ and… Read More »
While I was scrolling down my Facebook newsfeed, I noticed an advertised shirt that said “Event Manager: Because ‘miracle worker’ doesn’t sound professional on a résumé.” Isn’t Facebook creepy that way? The shirt’s quote isn’t too far off. Event managers organize staff, decide on event management software, act as idea marketers, and bring guests together in a miraculous fashion.… Read More »
Along the East coast of Mauritius lies a very important, yet underrated ecosystem – mangroves! Mangroves are trees and shrubs which grow in tidal tropical areas benefiting from a freshwater runoff. They are specially adapted to this environment with an extensive root system to maximize gaseous exchange. In Mauritius you can find just two of the 70+ species,… Read More »
Boo, darling, love, honey, sweetheart – when there are so many beautiful terms of affection to use, why call your husband by his actual name? Selecting adorable nicknames for your husband is a way of showing him that he is special to you. His given name can be used by his colleagues, acquaintances, and people he just met.… Read More »
Affidavit refers to a written promise, and its Latin roots connect it to another kind of promise in English. It comes from a past tense form of the Latin verb affidare, meaning “to pledge”; in Latin, affidavit translates to “he or she has made a pledge.” Affidare is also the root of affiance, an archaic English noun meaning “trust, faith, confidence,” “marriage contract or… Read More »
In Google Maps, you can ask and answer questions about the places and business you find. Business owners and others can respond to these Q&As directly. You can ask or answer questions from search on any device, and from Google Maps.Computer Android iPhone & iPad Ask a question On your computer, open Google. Search for a place. Under the information card… Read More »
Who hasn’t been on the receiving end of a bad apology? “Sorry, geez. I didn’t know it was going to be such a big deal.” “I’m sorry, but you really shouldn’t be so sensitive.” “I’m sorry if I hurt your feelings. I was just messing around.” “I’m sorry that happened, but, you know, it really wasn’t my fault.”… Read More »
Frostbite is a common but often underestimated condition where your skin freezes during exposure to cold weather or water. Frostbite symptoms can include numbness, swelling, blisters and blackened skin. While winter weather can be fun, it can also be dangerous. Dress accordingly to prevent frostbite. What is frostbite? Frostbite is a potentially permanent condition that happens when your… Read More »
The human eye is like a camera that collects, focuses, and transmits light through a lens to create an image of its surroundings. In a camera, the image is created on film or an image sensor. In the eye, the image is created on the retina, a thin layer of light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. Like… Read More »
Practice Essentials Early pregnancy loss is defined as the termination of pregnancy before 20 weeks’ gestation or with a fetal weight of below 500 g. According to the definition set forth by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, recurrent pregnancy loss is a disease distinct from infertility and is defined by the spontaneous loss of two or more pregnancies. … Read More »