Home Pregnancy parenting Kids Kids on February 24, 2009 Are you worried that your kids will be alien to your mother language as they live immigrants in a foreign country? A 'Talking Muslim Doll' sets an excellent example on how to get your kids learn the mother language. A talking Muslim doll has been designed to help Asian immigrant children in UK to learn Quranic Arabic. Developed by a former Goldman Sachs banker, the 18-inch high soft doll, speaks various Islamic phrases such as "As-Salamu Alaikum," the traditional Islamic greeting. There is a boy doll named Yousuf and a girl doll named Aamina. They speak essential Quarnic words, phrases and surahs (prayers) and translate the Arabic sentences into English. These dolls essentially make the religious and language study interesting for the kids. Desi Doll Company, founded by Farzana Rahman makes the dolls. A former Goldman Sachs banker develops the dolls. The Muslim doll … [Read more...] about A Muslim Doll To Teach Quarnic Arabic
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Muslim Jewellery Shop Bans Customers Wearing Veils
Home Insync Insync on May 4, 2009 A Muslim-owned jewellery shop has decided to ban customers wearing veils after being targeted by robbers disguise as Islamic women. According to The Telegraph, any one entering ATAA Jewellers in Glasgow must reveal their faces under planned new rules to protect staff from further attacks. The store owners decided to act after two Asian men wearing traditional Muslim women clothes 'including niqab veils' made away with thousands of pounds worth of jewellery earlier this month. The pair, who were also carrying handbags, pretended to be interested in buying some items but attacked staff with pepper spray when cabinets were unlocked. Now the Sadiq family who run the shop are planning to put up a sign informing customers that they cannot wear any headgear that covers the face. "It is our safety that matters as well at the end of the day," rukhsana sadiq told the BBC. AGENCIES Comments … [Read more...] about Muslim Jewellery Shop Bans Customers Wearing Veils
10 Unforgettably Funny Twitter Hashtags
Home Insync Pulse Pulse on April 4, 2013 Are you aware of this new phenomenon called Twitter hashtags? If you are not there on twitter then here is a brief. A hashtag is basically a word or phrase that begins with a hash (#) mark. On Twitter, hashtags are used for mapping trends. Suppose you want to write about IPL season 6, then you can use the hashtag #IPL6. Since IPL is bound to be a Twitter trend, you will be able to see all the tweets about IPL 6. Mind you, a Twitter hashtag does not necessarily have to be about an event, issue or news. It can be anything under the sun. Sometimes, it doesn't even have to make sense. Sometimes, these Twitter hashtags get really funny. It is these funny Twitter hashtags that gather the maximum number of tweets. In fact, some celebrities like Charlie Sheen are notorious for starting funny Twitter hashtag trends. Here are some funny Twitter hashtags that we can never forget. … [Read more...] about 10 Unforgettably Funny Twitter Hashtags
Iranian Women Cut Hair, Burn Hijab To Protest Death Of Mahsa Amini In ‘Moral Police’ Custody
Home Women Women on September 21, 2022 Women throughout Iran have been posting videos of themselves on social media, cutting their hair and burning their hijabs in response to the death of a 22-year-old. Mahsa Amini , a 22-year-old woman, detained by Iranian police, died during detention. Protests broke out in Iran as a result of her death. Amini was detained on Tuesday after Iranian police found fault with her hijab. She was reportedly beaten by police. The Iranian police have denied the allegations and claim that she died of a heart attack. However, Amini's relative confirmed that she had no history of heart disease. What Happened To Mahsa Amini? Mahsa Amini was detained earlier this week by "morality police" officers after reportedly finding fault with her hijab or headscarf. Police have cited Amini as having suffered a heart attack. Still, pro-reform news websites have quoted her uncle as not having a history of … [Read more...] about Iranian Women Cut Hair, Burn Hijab To Protest Death Of Mahsa Amini In ‘Moral Police’ Custody
Opinion: Why Do Indian Women Cover Their Head And Face?
Home Women Women on March 8, 2022 Indian women have always been labelled as traditional. Covering heads, wearing bindis, laden with ornaments, traditional clothes and so many other things set Indian women apart from the rest. The practice of covering heads in India has been a matter of curiosity for most of us, including those who are new to our culture. Covering the head and sometimes even veiling the face is often seen as a mark of respect. In some cultures, married women are supposed to pull off a veil in front of elder male members of the family. In very traditional and rural areas, women use their sari to completely cover the face and neck, concealing their identity before males. Some women use the fabric to cover their whole face, chest, arms, and stomach. This type of veiling is still popular with Hindu brides and is observed on the wedding day. Many new brides use the ghungat until their father-in-law advises to unveil. … [Read more...] about Opinion: Why Do Indian Women Cover Their Head And Face?
Three Gunas and Their Significance in Hinduism
Home Yoga spirituality Faith mysticism Faith Mysticism on December 11, 2018 According to the Hindu sacred books, our bodies are made up of three kinds of energies, namely the Sattva, Rajas and Tamas. The qualities that we possess depend on the proportion of these three elements in the body. The Three Gunas Guna in Hinduism basically means tendency. It speaks of the tendency of a human towards a particular incident or a particular task. It fundamentally refers to a quality of a human being. The three Gunas in Hinduism are Sattva, Rajas and Tamas. It is believed that every human being possesses all the three Gunas in different proportions. All the three Gunas have a share in the human body. The more one Guna is there, the more related qualities a person will possess. Let us understand them further. What Is Sattva Guna? "Sattva" refers to the element of purity and piousness. It relates to Godliness and is … [Read more...] about Three Gunas and Their Significance in Hinduism
10 X-Men Powerful Characters We Want
Home Insync Pulse Pulse on January 23, 2013 There is something about X-Men characters that always gets our attention. Ever since the time of the X-Men comics came, people were enthralled by these 'mutants'. Now that the X-Men comics have been turned into a movies, you could actually see the mutants use their special powers on screen. For those who are unaware, X-Men characters are basically an evolved race of humans. These mutants from X-Men have reached the next step of human evolution, thus they have some special powers. Humans fear them and are also in awe of them. The world of X-men characters is very different from ours and that is why we get pulled into it. Some X-men characters are positive because they want to protect humans. Other mutants are in league with Magneto and want to destroy human beings. Most readers are fascinated by X-Men characters irrespective of the side they are on. While reading X-Men comics, you may … [Read more...] about 10 X-Men Powerful Characters We Want
National Comic Book Day: Best Books To Read
Home Insync Pulse Pulse on September 25, 2013 Today, we celebrate National Comic Book Day. As a child, we come across a number of comics which we want to fondly read, but then these comics which have an age bar on them are strictly prohibited from children. Youngsters, on one hand believe that the only way to de-stress from the things we do on an every day scale is to simply pick up a comic book and enjoy a good read. However, when we talk about comic books there are only a few of the best that one would prefer. On National Comic Book Day, we present to you some of the worlds best comics you need to read. These comics not only make your day, but also add that special colour into your life. If you ask anyone which is their favourite comic book, you are sure to get a long list of names. Comic books were invented for you to learn the different side of life in an animated way where you get to be apart of a super natural world. Comic … [Read more...] about National Comic Book Day: Best Books To Read
Rich Cartoon Characters From Comic Books
Home Insync Pulse Pulse on September 30, 2013 If you pay attention to any little kid, the first thing which is always on their mind is their cartoons and favourite characters who define their little world. Children who are addicted to cartoon shows always grow up with one particular cartoon character in mind to keep as their favourite. Today there are a number of cartoon characters which have encapsulated the life of many youngsters and young adults too. Some of the favourite cartoon characters which tend to stay in the minds of fans is none other than a list of rich cartoon characters who have lavish lives and big dreams. Experts say that there are some rich cartoon characters who have left an impression in the minds of these young people. When it comes to rich cartoon characters in comic books, you might wonder how they have inspired young adults. It is amazing to see how these rich cartoon characters from comic books have made an … [Read more...] about Rich Cartoon Characters From Comic Books
Stupid Names Of Superheroes From Books
Home Insync Pulse Pulse on November 8, 2013 At some point in our lives, we come across a comic book we would love to read. Comic books help us imagine to a great extent and give us juicy information about something which does not exist. It is comic books which have crazy and weird characters in it which is a kind of a treat to read. Today, we discuss some of the weird comic books in history which have superheroes with stupid names. There are some comics which have crazy characters in it which is hysterical! The best part of these comics is that these characters play a role which is very different when compared to our usual fiction superheroes. The surreal characters in this comic books which are now famous will give you something to think about at the end of the book. When it comes to superheroes, as children we tend to imagine that we are one of them. These crazy comic books help to inculcate our imagination to an extent where we … [Read more...] about Stupid Names Of Superheroes From Books