Bushra Shah, a 35-year-old Pakistani, says she is realizing a childhood dream by making the great pilgrimage to Mecca, and under new rules she’s doing it without a male guardian. The hajj ministry has officially allowed women of all ages to make the pilgrimage without a male relative, known as a “mehrem,” on the condition that they go… Read More »
Witches, ghosts, fairies. Premodern Europe was filled with strange creatures, with the devil lurking behind them all. But were his powers real? Did his powers have limits? Or were tales of the demonic all one grand illusion? Physicians, lawyers, and theologians at different times and places answered these questions differently and disagreed bitterly. The demonic took many forms… Read More »
Good Friday is observed on the Friday just before Easter every year. This day marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and is an important day for the Christian community around the world. This year Good Friday will be observed on April 15 and is a gazetted holiday in India. Even the stock market and banks remain closed on… Read More »
Does your child have trouble sleeping? Insomnia, bedtime fears, night terrors, and bed-wetting are common children’s sleep problems. These tips can ensure your kid gets the rest they need. Sleep problems are common among children, especially when they’re young. Insomnia, bedtime fears, night terrors, sleepwalking, and bed-wetting can all disrupt your child’s natural sleep pattern. Some children may… Read More »
Acouple of years ago, when Coldplay’s Chris Martin was going through a divorce from the actress Gwyneth Paltrow and feeling down, a friend gave him a book to lift his spirits. It was a collection of poetry by Jalaluddin Rumi, the thirteenth-century Persian poet, translated by Coleman Barks. “It kind of changed my life,” Martin said later, in an… Read More »
The medical establishment — comprising of doctors, regulatory authorities, licensing bodies, patenting offices and of course the pharmaceuticals — is often seen as the last word on health practices. It is considered an infallible institution immune to error. However, its track-record reeks of fatal blunders which call into question its credibility. A reversal of the medical establishment’s position on previous… Read More »
Laboratory test results are dependent on the quality of the specimen submitted. If there is any doubt or question regarding the type of specimen that should be collected, it is imperative that the laboratory is called to clarify the order and specimen requirements. Most laboratory tests are performed on serum, anticoagulated plasma or whole blood. Please see the… Read More »
Does the thought of sexual contact make you shudder? Do you tend to avoid or limit sexual activity? Do you find sexual touch or even romantic touch, such as hugging or kissing your partner, unappealing or even repulsive? If this sounds like you or your partner, it may be a case of sexual aversion. Sexual aversion is your body’s… Read More »
One morning, Babaji began talking about pujas and prayers and going on pilgrimages. “Prayer and worship should be done by everyone, every day, as the highest obligatory duty to God; visiting temples and pilgrimages should be undertaken only under favorable conditions and suitable times. They are not essential for your worship and religious duties, whereas prayers and pujas are,… Read More »
Hijab is a Muslim headscarf that Muslim women wear. Wearing a hijab can be cute and fashionable. With a few tips, a hijab can be incorporated into any fashionista’s wardrobe. 1Wear a simple style. Place the head shawl on your head, with one side longer than the other. Hold down the short side, and wrap the long side under… Read More »