Eyeliner, an Anciently Modern Makeup Tool
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Seen through Zahra Hankir’s eyes, Eyeliner becomes a portal to history, proof both of the stunning variety among cultures and our shared humanity. Through intimate reporting and conversations—with nomads in Chad, geishas in Japan, dancers in India, drag queens in New York, and more—Eyeliner embraces the rich history and significance of its namesake, especially among communities. Listen to our conversation with Hankir about Eyeliner and its cultural history.
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71: Period, the Real Story of Mensuration by Kate Clancy
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About half of the world deals directly with bloody menstruation, and the other half endures it indirectly. Yet, we do not know much about the blood women lose every month for years to come. In this episode, Kate Clancy, a scientist and researcher at the University of Illinois-Champaign, ucovers the truth for us.
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Kindness Diary: Feeling Peace and Kindness in a Garden in Paris
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Louis Place de Vosges is a garden at the hart of Paris that was built by Henri IV. It is a true square and one of the European programs of Royal City planning. I was there to take a rest in late Afternoon in Paris. Everything was so peaceful and divine.
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9 Books by Courageous Muslim Women Writers to Read This Summer
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Sofia Rehman, Muslim scholar and avid book reader suggested the following books for us to read this summer. Read more .
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70: Kindness Diary: A Man Bended and Picked A trash at Long Boom Park
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I saw a man picked a trash from the ground and put it in a trash can at Long Boom Park at Lake City. I walked by the same piece of trash, never bothered to bend. He was kinder! Thank you.
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One and a half minute quote about Aishah, Prophet Mohammad's wife, reaction toward the scandal
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69: A Treasury of Aishah by Sofia Rehman
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, an independent female scholar of Islam, about her book A Treasury of Aishah: A Guidance from the Beloved of the Beloved. We talked about the slander that Aishah had to endure, her wisdom, her wit, her intellectual capacity, and the Prophet's believe that Muslims should take half their deen, or religion, from Aishah.
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68: Kindness Diary: My Mood Matched the Nature Extraordinary
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I was utterly sad about something. I decided to take my sadness into nature. What happened next was unbelievably extraordinary.
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The High Cost of Being a Journalist in Iran
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were among the first journalists to cover , the 22-year-old woman who was detained by Iran’s morality police for improper hijab, and then died in the hospital. Niloofar Hammadi broke the story by publishing photographs of Amini lying brain-dead in the hospital. Elahe Mohammadi wrote about Amini's funeral. Hamedi and Mohammedi’s reporting and photos subsequently led to their arrest. Six months later, they remain in jail because of their journalism. "two of the most Influential People of 2023". They are also awarded by Nieman Foundation's Lyon Award for Conscience and Integrity in...
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Green Living Is Peaceful Living
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I've been obsessed with eco-friendly, minimal, or what we often call these days: green living. My obsession is not new. I've been invested in this topic as long as I can remember. Back in the mid-1980s when Iran was defending itself against the U.S.-supported Iraq attack. The war went on .
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Dyana Eldaief is the author of Egyptian Flavors: 50 Recipes, easy-to-follow recipes that are rich with vegetables, flavors, legumes and meat. Dyna has appeared on the Middle East edition of the reality television cooking show The Taste. She is active on YouTube and Instagram and offers classes on her website.
About the Book:
This charming, pocket-sized collection of recipes is the perfect introduction to Egyptian cooking. From classic starters and breakfast dishes like ta‘miya (falafel) and fuul medammis (slow-cooked fava beans), to well-loved main meals such as stuffed cabbage leaves (mahshi cromb), and mouthwatering almond pudding and fritter balls soaked in syrup, Egyptian Flavors leads you on a wonderful discovery of this unique and delightful cuisine.