Do you know that in the Holy City of Mecca, only Muslims are allowed? Non-Muslims may not enter or travel through Mecca and attempting to enter Mecca as a non-Muslim can result in penalties such as a fine or deportation from Saudi Arabia. However, in Medina, both Muslims and Non-Muslims are allowed. The exception is non-Muslims entering the Nabawi Square, where the Al-Masjid Al-Nabawi is located. But why this disparity? […]
India’s new prime minister, Narendra Modi, celebrated his 64th birthday on Wednesday by hosting President Xi Jinping of China in his home state of Gujarat, as the leaders of Asia’s two giants lay the foundation for a long-term relationship that carries huge stakes for both. It is the first visit of a Chinese president to India in eight years – only the third in history – and the reasons for […]
One of the most essential ingredient for a person’s health and wellbeing is getting enough sleep. Getting quality sleep is one of the most important things that your body requires to function properly but do you know that how you sleep is also important. Have you ever noticed the way how you sleep? Sleep specialists recommend sleeping on your side in order to rest more comfortably or bending the knees […]
Washington: In light of US President Barack Obama’s pledge to ‘destroy’ Sunni extremist group, ISIS, the terror group on Tuesday released a Hollywood-styled trailer which appears to warn of attacks against American force. The 52-second video – another addition in the growing list propaganda videos – features slow-motion effects showing exploding tanks and attacks previously carried out by the militant group on American forces including a wounded serviceman being carried by American soldiers. In […]
People in Scotland will vote later on whether the country should stay in the UK or become an independent nation. Voters will answer “Yes” or “No” to the referendum question: “Should Scotland be an independent country?“ With 4,285,323 people – 97% of the electorate – registered to vote, a historically high turnout is expected. Votes will be cast at 2,608 polling places across the country between 07:00 and 22:00 on […]
Chewing can produce about 580 joules of energy in a day Engineers in Canada have built a chin strap that harnesses energy from chewing and turns it into electricity. They say the device could one day take the place of batteries in hearing aids, earpieces and other small gadgets. Made from a “smart” material that becomes electrically charged when stretched, the prototype needs to be made 20 times more efficient […]
Everyone has the capacity for happiness, even if it doesn’t seem that way most of the time. Unlocking your inner happiness has partly to do with your body, and partly to do with your mind. Combine the two, and you just might find that the world looks a little brighter, and more forgiving, at that angle. 1.Call up a friend or family member to talk about why you’re feeling sad. […]
Washington: Scientists have revealed how magnetic stimulation of a brain area involved in “executive function” affects cravings and consumption of calorie-dense snack foods. According to the study researchers at University of Waterloo, after stimulation of the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC), young women experience increased cravings for high-calorie snacks-and eat more of those foods when given the opportunity. The researchers said that the findings shed a light on the role of […]
In his 2008 book Blood and Rage: A Cultural History of Terrorism, the historian Michael Burleigh observes in passing that jihadist martyrdom videos have a similar structure to porn movies. He doesn’t dwell on the point, although he does allude to the climactic “money shot”: in the jihadist case, the moment when the bomber detonates his explosives. In light of the many ISIS propaganda videos that have circulated this summer, […]
WASHINGTON: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to nearly 20,000 Indian-Americans in New York during his U.S. visit will be beamed live on the giant screens of the iconic Times Square. His speech at the Madison Square Garden in midtown Manhattan, New York, on September 28 will be shown at Times Square with Indian American Community Foundation (IACF), organisers of the mega event, signing a memorandum of understanding in this regard […]
