( Image taken from Rodney at pexel) I remember as a little girl, growing up in Kashmir, India, the month of Ramadan, was a time when our home was filled with delicious smells, good food, and happy vibes. You may be thinking, how can one be happy and calm going without...
In January of 2020, the first case of COVID 19 was reported in the United States. Since then, our lives took a drastic turn. From February to March many states across the country issued lockdown orders and mask mandates. As hard and unimaginable it was for us to get...
All research in recent years has predicted that true success may not come only through academic excellence or a high IQ, but it’s our level of emotional intelligence that ultimately determines how successful we turn out as individuals in our adult lives. ...
“Young adults faced the most challenging times in this Pandemic. But they also showed enormous resilience and courage. Through their creativity, patience, and ability to seek help, they broke the stereotype of being called “self-absorbed and lost in their own...
Valentine’s day, also called St Valentine’s day, is considered to be a celebration of love, affection, and romance. There are many legends behind this Pagan celebration. One legend claims that St Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When...
Hijab: From Shame, to Identity, To Empowerment. Dr. Najmun Riyaz It was September 11th, 2001, another usual day during my third year of residency at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Boston. Every morning after our daily morning report, I and my best friend, who had...