The Sufi shrine caught up in a religious row in Mumbai

 A Sufi shrine frequented by Indians of all faiths made headlines recently after a top political leader said that he wanted to "liberate" it for just Hindus.

The ascent is no easy feat, with some 1,500 rock-cut steps separating the devout from their destination: a Sufi saint's tomb that has become a seat of faith, legend and disputed history.

The shrine's managing board mirrors this sense of respectful co-existence - while two of its trustees are Muslims, its hereditary custodians are from a Hindu Brahmin family.

But political observers say that Mr Shinde's stance may have less to do with faith and more to do with optics. Dighe's campaign had bumped up his appeal among Hindu voters in Maharashtra state.

All politicians want to do is play games to get votes. Nobody really cares about what the people want."

The sentiment is echoed by numerous locals.

"Hindus and Muslims have co-existed in harmony on this hill for centuries," Mr Shaikh says. "We celebrate festivals together and support each other in times of need.

Moon lander Slim comes back to life and resumes mission

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency said it re-established contact with the lander Sunday night, indicating that the glitch had been fixed.

The spacecraft ran on battery power for several hours before authorities decided to turn it off to allow for a possible recovery of electricity when the angle of sunlight changed.

In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Jaxa shared a photograph taken by Slim of a nearby rock that it nicknamed a "toy poodle".

Jaxa could not immediately say until when Slim will operate on the moon. It has previously said the lander was not designed to survive a lunar night. A lunar night, which is when the surface of the moon is not exposed to the sun, lasts about 14 days.

Earlier this month, a US spacecraft launched by a private operator ended its lunar mission in flames over the Pacific. In August last year, Russia's first lunar spacecraft in decades crashed into the Moon after spinning out of control.

Pakistani CULTURE

 

RELIGION

The country has a strong and rich “Sufi” cultural heritage. The Sufi thought embodies religion, values, literature, education, and mysticism that has created an enduring impact on the presence of Islam in South Asia today. Today, there are thousands of Sufi shrines and mausoleums, which dot the landscape of Pakistan

CLOTHING AND FASHION

Pakistani fashion is a combination of traditional and modern outfits and it has become the cultural identification of Pakistan. Despite all modern trends, the regional and traditional dresses have developed their own significance as a symbol of native tradition. This regional fashion is not static but evolving into more modern and pure forms. Besides the national dress, domestically tailored suits and neckties are often and usually worn by men in the country. It is customary in offices, schools and other popular gatherings.

FESTIVALS

Pakistan is a land of festivals,which are rooted in the diverse and rich culture of the country. The two biggest festivals are Eid-ul- Azha and Eid-ul-Fitr, which have Islamic significance. The Eid-ul- Azha celebrates the sacrifice of prophet Abraham and coincides with the annual pilgrimage of Muslims to Mecca. Eid-ul-Fitr celebrates the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

SPORTS

Field hockey is the national sport of Pakistan. Pakistani hockey team is one of the top teams in the world. It has won many international hockey tournaments including the World Cup, Olympics, and the Champions Trophy.

Cricket is the most popular sport in Pakistan. The Pakistan Cricket team is a test playing nation – a status enjoyed by only ten nations in the world. The Cricket team has won many accolades including the World Cup and ICC T20 World Cup. Pakistan Women Cricket Team won gold medals in Asian Games in 2010 and 214.

Physical Activity for Health and Fitness:

 It’s a saying “The early we start, the early we attain good health”. Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely absence of disease Fitness is an ability to execute daily functional activities with optimal performance, endurance, and strength to manage minimalist of disease, fatigue, stress and reduced sedentary behavior. In the modern era with advancement in technology, erosion of physical activity has drastically led to retardation in health and fitness. Hoods of luxurious and competition among students for scores/grades and professionals for promotions/incentives/benefits have deviated people from concentrating towards their health and putting it secondary.

A review document from 2012 expressed prevalence of physical inactivity to exist in wide regions of the world; 27.5% in Africa, 43.3% in America, 34.8% in Europe, 17% in South East Asia and 33.7% in the Western Pacific [5,6]. To support further, in June 2018

Benefits of physical activity have been documented since early 20th century [14]. Study show rate of coronary heart disease lower among physically active London bus conductors than bus drivers and government clerks [15].

Physical activities can be implemented and regularized through two modes; self and under supervision. Physical activities pose negligible negative effects in comparison to medication [26]. WHO proposes individuals to indulge in any kind of a moderate intensity exercise for at least 150-300 minutes per week [27].

 Fitness Trackers, Smart Watches, Heart Rate Monitors, and Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking devices have boomed with its use extending from children to elderly. These devices are designed and marketed with the aim to push inactive individuals to think critically towards their health by creating mental concern for heart rate, number of steps/cadence, duration of current and projection of future workout, calorie loss, running distance, activity recording, sleep patterns and blood pressure thereby, enabling them to become physically active. According to a systematic review, activity trackers increased people’s physical activity

benefits of cooking at home

 Cooking at Home

Whether you live on your own or are a busy parent, finding the time and energy to prepare home-cooked meals can seem like a daunting task. At the end of a hectic day, eating out or ordering in might feel like the quickest, easiest option. But convenience and processed food can take a significant toll on your mood and health.

When you prepare your own meals, you have more control over the ingredients. By cooking for yourself, you can ensure that you and your family eat fresh, wholesome meals. This can help you to look and feel healthier, boost your energy, stabilize your weight and mood, and improve your sleep and resilience to stress.

Health benefits

It can give you more energy, improve how you sleep at night, and help you better manage health problems.

By practicing safe food handling while you cook at home, you’re less likely to contract a foodborne illness.

It can stabilize kids' energy and help them grow into healthy, confident adults.

Inviting friends to join you can expand your social circle, which can alleviate stress.

WINTER ACNE

 Winter is a season that incites joy in many people. It offers the holidays, music that expresses festivities and celebration, and grants a reason for us to comfortably sit around a fireplace while consuming a delicious cup of hot chocolate. However, as the days get progressively  chillier alongside these positive associations of the season, it also bears negative results. Our skin gets drier, resulting in acne breakouts or severe eczema. Such occurrences may heavily impact one’s confidence during this time of year, while making people question whether they could be truly happy during one of the most joyous seasons.

• Avoid hot water when washing your face
  

Granted, during the cold weather, it feels relaxing to shower or wash your face with hot water. While this may give you temporary relief, it may strip your skin of its natural oils and make the face inflamed, dry, and prone to breakouts. Luke-warm to warm water is best, and it avoids irritation within the face.

• Use facemasks
  

Face masks are a fun part of the skin routine. There are many themed face masks, especially during the winter time, so go crazy with it! For acne-prone skin, it may be effective to use masks that specifically correlate to pore or blemish treatment, so it may be advised to use those.

Beauty giant Avon under fire over Russia links

 Beauty giant Avon has come under fire for maintaining links with Russia despite the ongoing war in Ukraine.

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The firm said that it provides "critical support" for women whose livelihoods depend on their business.

The 137-year-old company is best known for its door-to-door sales representatives who demonstrate the application of its cosmetics, perfumes and creams first-hand.

Avon's parent company, the Brazilian firm Natura & Co, previously emphasised it was only maintaining local operations to support its sales agents who are reliant on their business.

"We believe restricting their access to products would have an outsize impact on women and children there," it said.