Deer and the power of Allah

Knowledge of God’s existence is often taken for granted by believers. The authentic religious experience—affirmed again and again in a Muslim’s daily life—makes faith in God feel so natural as to be assumed. But belief in God and the quest for existential truth is not an easy prospect for many people, especially in a social environment in which… Read More »

Sisters Speak In ‘You Were Always Mom’s Favorite

Linguist Deborah Tannen interviewed more than 100 women for her new book on sister relationships, but as the youngest of three sisters, she was able to draw on plenty of experience of her own. You Were Always Mom’s Favorite is the latest in her relationship canon; Tannen has covered everything from conversations between mothers and daughters (You’re Wearing THAT?)… Read More »

Steel prices fall on cheaper iron ore, weak Demand

Indian iron ore prices have jumped nearly threefold in the past year amid tight supplies and increasing demand for steel, even as China’s exchanges on Monday raised the trading limits and margin requirements for some iron ore contracts to cool the price rally, Indian analysts expect iron ore prices to stay elevated for the next two-three quarters. “Iron ore prices are… Read More »