Category: Global News and Affairs
Gaza not ‘liveable’ by 2020
Gaza will no longer be "liveable" by 2020 unless urgent action is taken to improve water supply, power, health, and schooling, the United Nations' mo [...]
The World’s Muslims: Unity and Diversity
While there is broad agreement on the core tenets of Islam, Muslims across the
39 countries and territories surveyed, differ significantly in their op [...]
Dementia India Report 2010
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 [...]
All is Not Well
Pursuit of profits is encouraging corporate hospitals to indulge in unethical practices. Often medical practitioners have their eyes on
pockets and wa [...]
Kids are turning into ‘Cyborgs’
Obsessive addiction with new media is turning many youth into 'Cyborgs'
A new term 'Cyborg' has gained currency. It stands for those who are 'continu [...]
State of the Elderly in India
Indians are living longer, thanks to the better nutritional standards and health awareness and access to health facilities. The current average nation [...]
Eco-Friendly Mosque Planned in Dubai
Dubai plans to build the first eco-friendly mosque near the Clock tower Roundabout in Deira. Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation (AMAF) said, the 45,0 [...]
Special Village for Orphans
A special village for orphans, abandoned children and those of unknown parentage is being built in Umm Al Qaiwain in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in [...]
Dutch Muslim Party Dissolved
The Dutch Muslim Party (NMP) has dissolved, following the resignation of leaders Henny Kreeft and Jacques Visser. The two men, converts to Islam, star [...]
Queen’s Medal for Blind Sisters
Rabia Khedr and her younger sister Uzma Khan were awarded Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medals for their efforts in advocating for disabled peopl [...]