Life & Style
Children’s corner: April showers bring May flowers
April 3, 2011
Children’s corner: April showers bring May flowers
The Earth experiences millions of rain, thunder and lightning storms every year, but in Cairo they are very rare. With…
Pyramids deserted as tourists still avoid Egypt
April 3, 2011
Pyramids deserted as tourists still avoid Egypt
Tourists are staying away from Egypt two months after the start of a popular revolution that removed longtime President Hosni…
Postcard from Venice: The romantic city
April 3, 2011
Postcard from Venice: The romantic city
I felt like I was entering a painting the first day I wandered the bridges and mazes of Venice. I…
Postcard from Meedhupparu: A hut in the sea
April 1, 2011
Postcard from Meedhupparu: A hut in the sea
Waking up on the island of Meedhupparu in the Republic of Maldives has been one of the most refreshingly beautiful…
Children’s corner: Sock puppet making
April 1, 2011
Children’s corner: Sock puppet making
Every Friday, Kids’ Workshop offers educational activities at Diwan bookstores for children. Dr. Nardeen Atro, Kids’ Workshop founder and director,…
Postpartum blues: Awareness and treatment
March 31, 2011
Postpartum blues: Awareness and treatment
Maha had just given birth to her first baby. A few weeks had passed and she started withdrawing from society.…
Souq al-Horreya charity event to feature local crafts, benefit children
March 31, 2011
Souq al-Horreya charity event to feature local crafts, benefit children
The Souq al-Horreya charity event will host 25 orphanages and charity organization including Dar El Orman, Resala, Khayrazad, and the…
Northern Laos: The confluence of indolence and warfare
March 30, 2011
Northern Laos: The confluence of indolence and warfare
The clock on the wall of Luang Prabang’s northern bus terminal read 10:00 a.m.
Egypt’s Famelab 2011 candidate selected
March 28, 2011
Egypt’s Famelab 2011 candidate selected
The national science competition Famelab Egypt announced its 2011 winner, who will represent the country in the international version of…
Postcard from Skive: Cross-dressing valentine
March 28, 2011
Postcard from Skive: Cross-dressing valentine
I arrived in Skive, Denmark, shortly after my luggage arrived in Paris, France. The airline company politely informed me it…