Beauty Tips

Once upon a time — that is, back in the 1990s — a lot of smart and serious people believed liberal political orders were the wave of the future and would inevitably encompass most of the globe. The United States and its democratic allies had defeated fascism and then communism, supposedly leaving humankind at “the end of history.… Read More »

When 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 phrase “knock on the door” usually uses “knock” as a verb. Knocking on a door is using the knuckles of the hand to hit a door to get the attention of someone on the other side of the door. The phrase “knock at the door” uses “knock” as a noun. A knock at the door is the… Read More »

Have you ever felt the daily sounds of Istanbul while wandering the streets? Every street has its own cultural elements inherited from its past. It might either be the sound coming from a coffeehouse, a mother’s voice calling the children for dinner or a street vendor yelling out, but with each step the sounds give you another insightEvery… Read More »

Parenthood: (noun) signing your entire peaceful sleep schedule away in exchange for dirty diapers, sticky hands and caffeine addictions. Even though you haven’t been able to close the bathroom door and have a minute to yourself for who knows how long, parenthood has its rewards. Like those tender moments when your kids falling asleep in your arms or… Read More »

Narrated ‘Abdullah bin Abbas : Al-Fadl (his brother) was riding behind Allah’s Apostle and a woman from the tribe of Khath’am came and Al-Fadl started looking at her and she started looking at him. The Prophet turned Al-Fadl’s face to the other side. The woman said, “O Allah’s Apostle! The obligation of Hajj enjoined by Allah on His… Read More »

Poor apologies are all too common in business. But the flipside is that, because they’re so rare, a good, convincing apology to a client can leave you with a stronger relationship than before you slipped up. It isn’t hard to do, either. The key is to remember that you don’t want to sound like a faceless company talking… Read More »