Have you ever taken a bite of food and felt like you were transported back to your childhood? Maybe it was a classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich or a bite of pumpkin pie. This feeling is known as nostalgia, a powerful emotion that can cause people to feel happy, sad, and just about every other emotion under… Read More »
A rousing reception will be given to Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, whenever the Pakistan Peoples Party chairman comes to Karachi from Islamabad after the successful conclusion of his democratic movement against the rule of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf in the country. This was announced by PPP leaders as the Karachi chapter of the party organised a programme at Saddar’s Empress… Read More »
Besides maybe period and who the best “Friends” character is, no subject is as hotly debated as whether or not flirting counts as cheating. That’s because every relationship has different rules, so there’s no one-size-fits-all definition of cheating, says mental health professional Jor-El Caraballo M.Ed, a relationship expert and co-creator of Viva Wellness. “Cheating is any behavior that a… Read More »
Garlic (Allium sativum) is an herb related to onion, leeks, and chives. It is commonly used for conditions related to the heart and blood system. Garlic produces a chemical called allicin. This is what seems to make garlic work for certain conditions. Allicin also makes garlic smell. Some products are made “odorless” by aging the garlic, but this process can also change… Read More »
Constipation occurs when bowel movements become less frequent and stools become difficult to pass. It happens most often due to changes in diet or routine, or due to inadequate intake of fiber. You should call your doctor if you have severe pain, blood in your stools, or constipation that lasts longer than three weeks. Having fewer than three… Read More »
Eid al-Adha (Arabic: عيد الأضحى, romanized: ʿĪd al-ʾAḍḥā, lit. ‘Holiday of the Sacrifice’ is the second and bigger of the two main holidays celebrated in Islam (the other being Eid al-Fitr). It honors the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son Ismail (Ishmael) as an act of obedience to Allah’s command. Before Ibrahim could sacrifice his son, however, Allah provided him with a lamb which he was supposed to kill in his son’s place because of… Read More »
Acne What is acne? It is caused when blocked skin follicles from a plug caused by oil from glands, bacteria, and dead cells clump together and swell. Alopecia Areata What is alopecia areata? It is a condition that attacks your hair follicles (they make hair). In most cases, hair falls out in small, round patches. Ankylosing Spondylitis What… Read More »
How is Eid ul Adha celebrated? Eid ul Adha tends to fall by the wayside in terms of excitement and attention every year. But like Eid-ul-Fitr, this Eid needs planning and preparation as well to make it memorable and meaningful to all. Here are some tips and ideas on how to make Eid ul Adha exciting, whether you’re on your own,… Read More »
At the door of the hut father and son sat silently by a burnt-out fire; inside, the son’s young wife Budhiya lay in labor, writhing with pain. And from time to time such a heart-rending scream emerged from her lips that they both pressed their hands to their hearts. It was a winter night; everything was drowned in… Read More »
One of the 12 jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva, Somnath Temple is also the specimen of fine architecture. Dubbed as Eternal Shrine, it is believed to be the place where Lord Krishna ended his Lila and thereafter for heavenly abode. This legendary temple is said to have vandalized numerous times in the history but with the help of zealot Hindu… Read More »