Muslims, 25% of world’s population: the leaderless orphans

by B. R. GOWANI Thus spoke and acted Yahweh, the Jewish God 17 This is what the Lord says: “By this you will know that I am the Lord: With the staff that is in my hand I will strike the water of the Nile, and it will be changed into blood.” 18 “The fish in the … Continue reading “Muslims, 25% of world’s population: the leaderless orphans”

Support and sacrifice: Muslims who care for older adults face emotional strain

by DALIA MOGAHED Introduction As loved ones age and face health challenges, family members often find themselves stepping into primary caregiving roles. This can involve coordinating caregiving across households, with relatives traveling, rearranging schedules, and spending extended periods away from home to meet emerging needs. Many caregivers are also balancing responsibilities such as raising children, … Continue reading “Support and sacrifice: Muslims who care for older adults face emotional strain”

There are barely any Muslims on popular TV series, a new study says

by ANASTASIA TSIOULCAS Muslims make up 25% of the global population and Islam is the fastest-growing religion in the world — but Muslims only comprise 1% of characters shown on popular televisions series in the U.S., the U.K., Australia and New Zealand. Those are just two of the findings in a new report issued Wednesday … Continue reading “There are barely any Muslims on popular TV series, a new study says”

Surreal reality: Global School Principal and his favorite Monitor

by B. R. GOWANI The Principal of Global School had asked his favorite Monitor to keep an eye on other students in the Middle East class. The Monitor’s family had given hefty donation to the Principal for running the school. In return, the Principal would overlook small or big mistakes, blunders, wrongs, of his favorite … Continue reading “Surreal reality: Global School Principal and his favorite Monitor”

Ass kissers, remember Trump doesn’t use …

by B. R. GOWANI Trump, as a US president, is considered the world’s most powerful person (all US presidents since 1945 have been considered as such … because they instill fear, create terror, indulge in violence, and start wars) on April 7, 2025, Trump arrogantly announced: “Virtually every country wants to negotiate [with us over … Continue reading “Ass kissers, remember Trump doesn’t use …”

The tragic tale of a flower that wilted too soon (part II of II)

by B. R. GOWANI Drugs Ruttie’s rush to dash off to Paris was to get drugs. Mrs. Naidu’s letters from Paris and New York to Padmaja make that clear. While in Paris in 1929, Mrs. Naidu incidentally discovered from a princess (cousin of queen of Italy), who knew Ruttie, the reason for her visits to … Continue reading “The tragic tale of a flower that wilted too soon (part II of II)”

The tragic tale of a flower that wilted too soon (part 2 of 2)

by B. R. GOWANI (Here’s the link to part 1.) Drugs Ruttie’s rush to dash off to Paris was to get drugs. Mrs. Naidu’s letters from Paris and New York to Padmaja make that clear. While in Paris in 1929, Mrs. Naidu incidentally discovered from a princess (cousin of queen of Italy), who knew Ruttie, … Continue reading “The tragic tale of a flower that wilted too soon (part 2 of 2)”