South Africa is more than a place you merely see, it’s a country to experience with all five senses. It’s an emotional encounter that makes one want to return and so I have now on my 5th visit to this land of beauty and freedom. It is a land of contrasts where traditional African ways…
Islam has empowered women with the most progressive rights since the 7th century. In Islam women are not inferior and unequal to men. There was a time when female children were buried alive and Arabian women were considered as transportable property, Islam honored them and shield them with unrivalled rights. They were given right to…
While Western liberal secularism has come to be ridiculed as yet another form of a repressive organized religion, it seems that the Japanese have figured out a way to truly live as they wish. Where else would you find someone who is born within one religion, marries under entirely different customs, and dies as a…
For many people, shopping is a favourite pastime. It helps relieve stress for some people. It is not only a popular hobby and interest for a good number of people in the world, but it is also brought about the expansion of many retail stores and shops everywhere. People shop for clothes, shoes, cosmetics, electronic…
Interview with Janyce Robins Granoff author of Wedding Place Settings with Divine Disposables Morgan James Publishing (2007) ISBN 160037154X Reviewed by Irene Watson for Reader Views (6/07) Today, Tyler R. Tichelaar of Reader Views is delighted to be joined by an expert on wedding preparation, Janyce Granoff. Janyce is here to talk about her new…
Embroidery and needlework is a traditional craft that can be used to identify the art and traditional clothing for particular and regions and nations throughout the world; whether it is the chikankari of Lucknow or the bright and geometric Cossack stitches of the Russia. This holds true for the traditional embroidery of Punjab as well…
The History of Excalibur Cars The Excalibur car is a beautiful example of a retro classic vehicle featuring an inspired design based on the 1920’s Mercedes Benz SS with a little modern engineering and American flair. The result is a little ostentatious and an unlikely weekday runabout however the vehicle has found itself a niche…
When we hear of arranged marriages, most of us jump to drastic conclusions, two awkward families, one room but a whole load of delicious samosas. However the sad truth is a lot of these arrangements may be forced, and the samosas might not even be there. But before we begin drilling into the pros and…
Rajasthan, the land of desert, the north western state of India is known for its colorful culture, music and traditions. ‘Safa’ (Turbans) or ‘Pagari’ have always been the most integral part of its culture. Turbans are long colorful cloths being tied on head in different styles, with a tail on behind and a fan-like crest…
Is your spouse a negative person? Does he or she consistently zero in on what’s wrong with you and the marriage while overlooking the many positives? If so, it’s also quite possible that your spouse is just a negatively-oriented person about most things–work, the marriage, other people, the future, and life in general. Perhaps as…
