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Khawaja Muhammad Qamar Ud Din Sialvi (1906–1981) known as Shaykh-ul-Islam was a Pakistani Islamic scholar, religious leader and politician. He was a Waliullah (Sufi saint) of the Chishti Sufi order; his Sufi convent (zawyah) is located in the village of Sial Sharif. He was also the founder of the Sunni Barelvi political party Jamiat Ulema-e-Pakistan (representing the Ulama of the Ahl-e-Sunnah Wa-al-Jamaa’ah denomination in… Read More »

A girl who went missing more than two years ago at the age of 4 was found alive by police on Monday, hidden underneath a staircase in a New York home. Paislee Shultis, now 6, was found at a residence in Saugerties, about 45 miles south of Albany, on Monday night after authorities received a tip regarding her… Read More »

Science encompasses the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment, and technology is the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes. Oxford Reference provides more than 210,000 concise definitions and in-depth, specialist encyclopedic entries on the wide range of subjects within these broad disciplines. Our coverage comprises authoritative, highly accessible information on the… Read More »

An exhibition devoted to the work of Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz, one of the most outstanding European artists of the 20th century, opens today in Warsaw’s National Museum. Eclectic, mercurial and eccentric, Witkiewicz, known to the world as Witkacy, was a versatile artist, philosopher, writer, photographer and penetrating critic of civilisation. A visionary ahead of his time, his insights… Read More »

Data scientists, students, oceanographers, retail shop owners, professional soccer goalies — we had an eclectic bunch of people to profile this year in our recurring Geek of the Week column. And on the road to success, all had an opinion about how to best manage their time. As we round out 2019 and look forward to a geeky 2020, we’ve… Read More »

Iron deficiency anemia is a common type of anemia — a condition in which blood lacks adequate healthy red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen to the body’s tissues. As the name implies, iron deficiency anemia is due to insufficient iron. Without enough iron, your body can’t produce enough of a substance in red blood cells that… Read More »

Preterm labor and premature birth happen too early, before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Babies born prematurely are more likely to have health problems than babies born on time. Learn the signs and symptoms of preterm labor so you can get help quickly if they happen to you. We don’t always know what causes preterm labor and premature birth.… Read More »

To diagnose dry skin, your doctor is likely to examine you and ask about your medical history. You might discuss when your dry skin started, what factors make it better or worse, what your bathing habits are, and how you care for your skin. Your doctor may suggest that you have some tests to see if your dry… Read More »

People feel good about themselves and proud of their contributions when they get positive feedback. It can help them feel capable, motivated and valued. It can also boost the person’s confidence and help them develop a meaningful bond with others. Expressing respect and appreciation is important to maintaining positive relationships.   If we feel appreciated we’re more likely… Read More »

A confectioner was decorating his shop in Baghdad’s bazaar early in the morning when a poor man came and the shopkeeper said, “Babaji, come and sit down.” The story of The Prostitute and the Beggar   A confectioner was decorating his shop in Baghdad’s bazaar early in the morning when a poor man came and the shopkeeper said, “Babaji, come and sit… Read More »