Some very useful herbs and spices are used in Asian cooking. Turmeric in powdered form used in curry is one of them. We use it in cooking everyday without knowing all its benefits. Along with cooking it is commonly applied on wounds to cure them. Turmeric is also used in face and body mask for generations. The list of facts and uses of  turmeric (haldi in urdu) are increasing with more research. We always heard our elders saying that turmeric ... Read More

Ours is the kind of society where psychological problems are generally not addressed and people live will with them, making their own life and lives of people around them miserable. But if someone comes to know about any mental ailment then our first and last reaction is "denial". We are scared that people will call us "mad" or pagal. If we get professional help for ourselves and our dear ones in depression or any other mental disorder then our ... Read More

(Arranged Alphabetically) Barley: Good in fever, while use in a soup form. Dates: The Prophet (SAW) said that a house without dates has no food. It should also be eaten at the time of childbirth. Figs: It is a fruit from paradise and a cure for piles. Grapes: The Prophet (SAW) was very fond of grapes - it purifies the blood, provides vigour and health, strengthens the kidneys and clears the bowels. Honey: Considered the best remedy for diarrhea when mixed in hot water. It ... Read More

The Holy month of Ramadan will start from 23th of August in Pakistan,Inshallah. The central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee held a meeting with Chairman Mufti Nunib-ur-Rehman in chair to sight the moon of Ramzan of 1430 of Hijri calendar. Mufti Munib-ur-Rehman announced that no witness came forward with the evidence of sighting moon. Ramadan mubarak to everyone living in UAE, Saudia, and Europe who have 1st ramadan tomorrow, 22nd August 2009. Lets prepare:We have one more day to prepare for this blessed month which ... Read More

" Junaid ne lays ke add main aa ker apna image kharab ker dia". A friend said a few days ago. I was surprised to hear that. I said "acha, kiyun?". She said "What we have in Pakistan is only a franchise of Lays, its a western company. They hired him when the campaign against Lays was in full swing. He is widely accepted and respected in the society so audience was easily convinced". I thought she was right because even we were ... Read More

I fail to understand why women are interested in marriage pictures and even in the pictures of others babaies. Whatever is the reason but I also enjoy watching such pictures. When Federer won Wimbledon final against Andy Roddick for his 15th Grand Slam title, breaking Pete Sampras' record I saw his wife Mirka first time. Now Roger Federer posted the first public photo of his twin girls on the Internet on Friday. "It was very funny as both girls had the ... Read More

Here are some jokes by the Indians and I find it strange that even their sense of humour reflects hatred which is a negative trait of ones personality. Hatred, unfortunately harms the person who hates more than the target! Its such a pity that man on this earth wastes so much of his energy in these non productive and negative activities. By the way, the last joke is really funny :) Enough Is Enough There were three men going on a coach journey. ... Read More

As you know know I finally took the task of fixing my previous posts. Anyway I discovered some very interesing old posts I had completely forgotten. Please check "Low-tech answers to the high-tech problems" as I am posting the second part of these solutions.... Cellphone Losing Charge If your cellphone loses its battery charge too quickly while idle in your pocket, part of the problem may be that your pocket is too warm. “Cellphone batteries do indeed last a bit longer if kept cool,” ... Read More

SWAT Standing in the queue and waiting for my turn.. My memories fly back to a small house With lush gardens and flower streams My mother's calling for meal Playing with my friends and running in the fields Here I am lost in my dreams Packed in a small room is my family waiting for food My feet are sour, my limbs are weary Gone are the gardens and the flowing streams The laughters, the gatherings and my little dreams Gone is the school, the books and bags Friends and family are now ... Read More

One of the world's leading virologists warned last night that the swine flu virus shares worrying similarities with Spanish flu – which wiped out 50 million people in 1918 – and that we should be prepared for the worst. The global pandemic gives swine flu an opportunity to mutate into another form, said Professor Osterhaus, head of virology at the Erasmus University Medical Centre in Rotterdam and the man who discovered the H5N1 avian flu virus in humans. "We cannot predict what's ... Read More