Gaza will no longer be “liveable” by 2020 unless urgent action is taken to improve water supply, power, health, and schooling, the United Nations’ most comprehensive report on the Palestinian enclave stated recently. “Action needs to be taken now if Gaza is to be a liveable place in 2020 and it is already difficult now,”…
The new Madinah railway station situated close to the Prince Muhammad Airport would serve Haj and Umrah pilgrims more efficiently. It is the first high-speed passenger railway line between Makkah and Madinah. The construction is expected to be complete by January 2014. Al-Seraisry, Chairman, Saudi Railway Organisation said that the work on the Haramain High…
The world’s heaviest book, “This is Mohammed”, is currently on display at a mall in Al Ain, the garden city near Abu Dhabi. The Guinness World Records has certified “This is Mohammed”, which weighs 1,000 kg, as the heaviest in the globe. The book was launched by Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, deputy ruler…
At a time when Al-Aqsa Mosque and Al-Quds are being threatened everyday by Israel’s aggressions and violating its sanctities, the image of King Faisal bin Abdulaziz comes to mind as he stood speaking, his voice trembling, tears swelling in his eyes, about the dangers confronting Al-Aqsa. He was passionate about the Palestinian issue, particularly Jerusalem, saying that he was ready to sacrifice his life for it. A…
One day Emperor Harun Rashid was holding court when a messenger begged an audience with him. Harun called him aside and asked him: “What do you wish to convey to me?” The messenger replied: “Your Majesty! I saw it with my own eyes that Jafar, the son of Yahya, dines with one hundred men everyday and fifty soldiers wait upon him to carry out his command. They…
Two children learn the wisdom of being kind to Nature, from Buddy, the bandicoot. Austin City was a settlement dotted with tall buildings. That’s where Giggles lived. Rushing home from school each day, she would sit out in her garden and watch the birds, squirrels, and cats and sometimes even talked to them. Every afternoon, she set out a dish of peanuts…
With an experience of nearly 20 years, Mumtaz Kazi is now serving the most crowded railways in the world, the Mumbai Local India’s pride and all along a supportive daughter, sister, wife and a caring mother”¦this is Mumtaz Kazi, the first woman diesel engine driver in Asia. Limca Book of Records, in its 1995 edition, has acknowledged her success. Adding another feather…
Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability, severe enough to interfere with daily life. Memory loss is an example. Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia. Dementia is not a specific disease. It’s an overall term that describes a wide range of symptoms associated with a decline in memory or other thinking skills severe enough to reduce…
Pursuit of profits is encouraging corporate hospitals to indulge in unethical practices. Often medical practitioners have their eyes on pockets and wallets rather than hands on pulse. Commercialisation of hospitals and medical profession is emerging as a big challenge on the health front in India. With no regulatory authority still in place, the mushrooming private and corporate hospitals around the country are making hay while sun shines.…
The people of Isfahan are friendly and affectionate. Their hospitality overwhelmed me and as I boarded the plane from Tehran to return home, I carried pleasant memories of not only the ancient churches, mosques and bazaars, but also the ever smiling faces of the people. I visited Iran in July 2012, to participate in the “World Conference on Women and Islamic…
