The tale of the gates is just one of countless stories about the thousands of people confined at Aradale, originally called the Ararat Lunatic Asylum, since it was built in 1863. A labyrinth of 63 mostly Victorian buildings, Aradale is a forgotten mini-metropolis high on a hill above Ararat, 205 kilometres west of Melbourne. We’re among the first… Read More »
At the Funeral.. look at Ivy sleep (look at my nigga) Wishin’ He would wake right up and talk to me.. Me and you together brought you jealousy, tears up in my eyes feel like you died for me. I came home mookie hugged me And she cried to me.. she said don’t let them kill you like… Read More »
Two giant siblings, Lacy and Maerk StormChaser, live at the bottom of the social ladder in the giant village of StoneHold. With their mother aving died two years earlier from the ShakingFlu and their father bedridden, the brother and sister are forced to live in poverty, every day a cold lesson of despair as they search the many… Read More »
“I grew up in Sargodha, Pakistan where we had a booming family business and lived in luxury. I studied until the 5th grade and was a topper, but then everything changed.It was 1947. Everyday, we would hear about the partition on radio. And then it finally happened.The military came and took us to a refugee camp. We were… Read More »
Every country has its own interesting and often unexplainable traditions…right? While we like to think of ourselves as a modern nation, sometimes you just have to kick back and celebrate like it’s 1549. Here are some of our favourite weird Danish traditions that make perfect sense to us. 1. Jumping into the new year If you plan to… Read More »
1. Boost Your Child’s Self-Esteem Kids start developing their sense of self as babies when they see themselves through their parents’ eyes. Your tone of voice, your body language, and your every expression are absorbed by your kids. Your words and actions as a parent affect their developing self-esteem more than anything else. Praising accomplishments, however small, will make them… Read More »
Partition remains a searing reality in the history of India and Pakistan. Against this backdrop, Srijit Mukherji has sought to bring to Hindi filmgoers what he had for Bengali viewers two years ago. “The subject is very hard-hitting. Partition as an event demands that kind of treatment. While reading stories of partition and its impact on human lives… Read More »
Man’s quest to know about his origin has led him to search his roots and the best source for him has been religious scriptures. The greatest miracle is the Holy Quraan. There is an elegant description of origin, development and step by step developmental stages of intra-uterine life in Quraan. Muslims had this knowledge in 7th century and… Read More »
Rich in fiber and nutrients, besan is gram flour or chickpea powder. It is found in almost all the Indian household and is used to prepare delicious pakoras. The chick pea flour can also be used instead of wheat flour in some sauces and gravies as it blends well and imparts a nutty flavor to the dish. This… Read More »
If you’re pregnant, you might be curious about your water breaking — when it will happen, what it will feel like and what to do next. Recognize the signs of water breaking and know what it means for the timeline of your baby’s delivery. What will happen when your water breaks? During pregnancy, your baby is surrounded and… Read More »