The European Court of Justice has ruled that companies can ban employees from wearing the Islamic headscarf, but only as part of prohibitions including other religious and political symbols.
It is the first case of its kind amid a series of legal disputes over the right for Muslim women to wear the hijab at work.
As strong anti-immigrant sentiment spreads into...
Five times a day, approximately 1.6 billion Muslims worldwide bowing, kneeling and placing their foreheads on the ground towards the direction of the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The Islamic prayer ritual, known as the Salat, the ritual is one of the five obligatory pillars of the faith set forth by the holy book, the Qur'an.
According to research...
The white serene beauty of the poles mesmerizes everyone. The polar species are cute enough to feature in wallpapers. But, sooner or later, the future generation may not see them alive.
Museums are one of the best ways to spread knowledge and also create awareness. One such museum is the polar museum in France. It is the only permanent museum...
Marijuana/cannabis is now becoming increasingly legalized for recreational or medicinal purposes in 28 United States and Washington, D.C. and more other states are expected to follow suit. Marijuana remains the "most commonly used illicit drug" in the U.S., according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. However, a new medical study led by a Philadelphia cardiologist, warns of the...
Eman Ahmed Abd El Aty, the 500 kg Egyptian women has had a successful weight reduction surgery. Eman is considered to be the heaviest living woman in the world. The surgery was conducted under the supervision of well-known surgeon Muffazal Lakdawala, Chairman of Saifee Hospital's Institute of Minimal Access Surgical Sciences & Research Centre.
On March 7, Eman underwent a sleeve...
Every year on 8th March, the entire world gets together to rejoice about the power and spirit of women by celebrating International Women's Day. So on this day, a majority of women wake up to numerous wishes, gifts and motivational incentives. Since ages, this day has been synonymous to strength, reflection and championship. This year, let's trace down the...
Painkillers are one of the most effective medicines for those who are suffering from severe pain and tissue damage. Painkiller abuse or addiction is a serious issue, most painkillers today have side effects, which is said to kill millions of people worldwide. Analgesic or Painkillers are said to be very bad because they always come with various side effects...
For the first time ever, the World Health Organization (WHO) has published a list of the world's most dangerous and deadly superbugs or (antibiotic-resistant "priority pathogens") on Monday, detailing 12 families of bacterial supervillain that pose the greatest threat to human health and kill millions of people every year.
The list, created by a group of international experts led by...
People living in neighbourhoods with more birds, shrubs and trees are less likely to suffer depression, anxiety and stress, say British researchers.
According to the study conducted by researchers at the University of Exeter, being able to see birds, shrubs and trees around homes in both urban and greener suburban neighbourhoods is associated with mental health benefits.
The study involving 270...
Four countries of Africa—Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen are experiencing grave famine this year, endangering the lives of millions of children, says United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
UNICEF raises the alarm in a press release on Tuesday for humanitarian funds that is desperately needed for the children who suffer from severe acute malnutrition.
According to the reports,...
