Interviews, manuscripts and what would be written on your tombstone?
Recently I was invited to an interview with an international NGO dealing with Manuscripts. Some thing I love and I would like to get in depth understanding of. I, also, welcome the opportunity to gain new skills in studying these old manuscripts; their history, way of making, date and techniques of writing, art of the [...]
The facts about honour killings in Islam
Honour killing is a cultural practice that has not derived from Islam. Capital Death was mentioned in the Quran: ‘’ whoever kills a soul unless for a soul or for corruption [done] in the land – it is as Image by hoyasmeg via Flickr if he had slain mankind entirely.’’ Quran 5:32 – no mention [...]
Where there is love, is there honour?
Teenage girl talk We gathered on the top terrace of our friend’s house where we can see our house too. Young girls giggling, exchanging myths and facts. Discussing boys and beauty. Sameerah said “oh come closer girls, I must tell you my new discovery…” We all rushed round her whilst we were all looking over [...]
High heels? Are they fashion suicide?
Well, traveling on the tube in London definitely takes you to a different world. I left my warm home this morning and came out of the tube to a colder planet. No worry – I have my Fall coat. But my fit flops didn’t like the rain. Oh talking about shoes, glancing through Metro I [...]
Does is it exist? Equal opportunity in the work place
The first phase of the Equality Act 2010 has passed as a law by the parliament in the UK and will come into force on October 1, 2010 which will witness many changes to the work place. It replaces previous legislations (such as the Race Relations Act 1976 and the Disability Discrimination Act 1995). Employers [...]
All that jazz – All in A Day
If I sat down and really thought about what I could achieve in a single day, I might be able to come up with some interesting challenges that I think might be possible…. but record a whole album? Well that would probably not be one of them, even if I had the requisite talents. But [...]
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