Karachi Zoological Gardens lost its 16-year-old Bengal tiger, Alex, to kidney failure on Friday, leaving behind tigress Rachel with whom he enjoyed a close companionship. According to zoo director Faheem Khan, Alex and Rachel were a perfect couple. They had not been together for long but the bond between them was unusual. Both of them would take care… Read More »
Intermittent fasting (IF) has gained popularity for its potential benefits for weight loss. Here are some ways intermittent fasting may contribute to weight loss: Improved Metabolic Health: Some studies suggest that intermittent fasting may improve metabolic health markers such as insulin sensitivity and cholesterol levels. Improved metabolic health can support weight loss efforts and overall well-being. Enhanced Hormonal Balance: Intermittent… Read More »
British Punjab was a province of British India. Most of the Punjab region was annexed by the British East India Company on 29 March 1849, and declared a province of British rule; it was one of the last areas of the Indian subcontinent to fall under British control. In 1858, the Punjab, along with the rest of British Raj, came under the direct rule of the British Crown.… Read More »
Despite active learning being recognized as a superior method of instruction in the classroom, a major recent survey found that most college STEM instructors still choose traditional teaching methods. This article addresses the long-standing question of why students and faculty remain resistant to active learning. Comparing passive lectures with active learning using a randomized experimental approach and identical… Read More »
Assalam o Alaikum brothers, Someone just asked me a question, and to be frank, I didn’t have a substantial reply. I’m also quiet confused now regarding this topic. I understand that Allah swt in surah Baqarah 2:30 speaks about creating a Khalifa (vicegerent) on the earth. This was prior to creating Adam (as). I understand that Allah Swt… Read More »
The Kohat Tunnel (Urdu: کوہاٹ سرنگ, Kohat Surang) is a 1.9-kilometre-long (1+1⁄8-mile) highway tunnel under the Khigana Mountains between Kohat District and Dara Adam Khel Tehsil in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. The tunnel carries northbound and southbound traffic along N-55 National Highway (Indus Highway) under the Kohat Pass. The tunnel is also referred to as the Pak-Japan Friendship Tunnel, as the tunnel was constructed in assistance with the Economic Cooperation Fund of Japan. Construction on… Read More »
This 10-year-old girl by the name of “Marwa” sells tissues in city of Aswan, Egypt. She rushed to watch a marathon organized for children from a distance and she quickly ran towards them to ask if she can participate. Although she did not pay the participation fee (which was 200 pounds) , nor did she have the sports… Read More »
Based on bilateral agreement between the Czech Republic and India on cooperation in the fields of culture, education and science the Czech Embassy in Delhi informed Indian MInistry of External Affairs about 3 Indian students of doctoral study programs conducted in English being selected for scholarships amounting to 9 lakh Indian Rupees paid by the Czech Government. The… Read More »
Hearing the Adhan on your phone, rushing to have the food all set so there’s no waiting, grandpa refusing to eat until everybody sits saying: “Iftar together as a family tastes better”. We are often so busy with school and work that we barely have time to slow down, relax and absorb our surroundings. The lockdown of course has its negatives but we… Read More »
Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen was asked in Fataawa al-Siyaam (p. 87) about the ruling on the fasting of one who does not pray.He replied:The fast of one who does not pray is not valid and is not accepted, because the one who does not pray is a kaafir and an apostate, because Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): “But… Read More »