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Crocodile men making headlines in the tribes of Africa

3Nov

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Culture

Crocodile men making headlines in the tribes of Africa

"Crocodile is a symbol of power" this phrase is a foundation of this ritual that turns men into crocodile men. This brutal scarification is one of the famous and mandatory practice in the tribes of Africa. World is full of mysteries and surprises. Every region and group has their own kind of unique way of living and thinking. Leading to this theory a tribe is Africa surpasses to all. Chambri tribe in Papua New Guinea near Sepik River follows this brutal fashion in order to turn boy into men. They are doing this for decades and it is one of the most sacred ceremony in the tribe. They cut their skin in a manner that will look like crocodile skin after healing. Locally they call those men as crocodile men. Boys from age 11 to 30 years can do such things to their bodies in order to get t...

Leaning tower of Varanasi: constructional fault or mother’s curse

1Nov

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

Culture

Leaning tower of Varanasi: constructional fault or mother’s curse

Leaning tower of Varanasi or Ratneshwar temple, a building attracting tourists for decades. A sacred edifice that is leaning 9 degree slant annually. Varanasi, India: India is one of those countries holding various legends at a time. One of them is Ratneshwar Mahadev Temple. Other names are Matri-rin Mahadev, Kashi Karvat or leaning tower of Varanasi. A lot of stories lies behind each name. In Kashi Karvat Kashi means old name of Varanasi and Karvat means leaning. According to one of famous legend. Temple built by Man to pay tribute to his mom. He dedicate this temple to his mom and says he pays all the debts of his mom and her services. His mom get infuriated and cursed the temple because mother's debt cannot be repaid. So Matri means Mother and Rin means Curse. Another legend say...

Is Area-51 a Myth or Actual Alien habitat?

9Sep

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Opinion

Is Area-51 a Myth or Actual Alien habitat?

Area 51, an Army Base but famous for aliens and UFOs. A highly secured area became a meme in 2019 for all the wrong reasons. Warning sign outside Area 51 NEVADA, UNITED STATES OF AMRICA - A 2.9 million acre area covered under high surveillance and security known as Area 51, other names are Homey Airport or Groom lake. Officially the area was named ''The Nevada Test and Training Range'' at Groom Lake. It is situated besides a dry lake. This vast space is commonly used for training US Air force. Trespassing of common man is strictly prohibited. When your entre into a 100 meter radius you can see different kinds of warning signs. Air space is close for any activity. Around 1500 men work here. Area is under high security and all operations are done under CIA. Area 51 was ma...

3Sep

By nidaa4 Comments

Global

Top 5 Best Airports in the World

These airports are characterized as best among the World on the basis of their latest architectural design, best customer services and updated facilities. 1. Doha, Qatar Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar, has climbed from third in the ranking as the world’s best airport in the 2021 SKYTRAX World’s Best Airport Awards. Singapore’s Changi International lost its crown after taking top spot from 2013 to 2020 conducted from August 2020 until July 2021. It is assessing customer service and facilities across more than 500 airports. Hamad International Airport Hamad International Airport was inaugurated in 30th April 2014. It was named after the previous Emir of Qatar Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani. A global architecture firm HOK designed it in such a way that it made Doh...

Malala Yousufzai asks countries to open borders for Afghanistan

17Aug

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

Latest

Malala Yousufzai asks countries to open borders for Afghanistan

Nobel Prize Winner, Malala is seeking help for Afghanistan. She is concerned about women and minorities. Malala Yousufzai implores world leaders to accept Afghan refugees and open their borders. Pakistani Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Malala Yousafzai LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - Afghanistan has been a spectacle of chaos in recent days. With pictures and videos coming out of Kabul International Airport showing Afghan nationals desperate to flee the country. Some scenes were too heart-rending to witness. As three men pounded on roof tops and got themselves kill in process to board the plane by clinging on to the wheels. Amidst this tragic time, world is echoing with voices to help the calamity stricken Afghan people. And one of the most notable voice is of Pakistani Noble Peace laur...