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#I Am Malala- Chapter 1: The Birth of Malala

malala's father holding his daughter Continued from I Am Malala This chapter talks through the birth of a girl child in the house of Ziauddin Yousufzai of Swat. A girl was born in a village where celebrations mark the birth of a male child, while daughters are merely meant to remain hidden behind curtain. The only thing expected of girls in the village is to serve the family with food and bear children. But this girl was different. How? Let's see. The birth of Malala makes the atmosphere somewhat tense, but the girl's father is ecstatic. He thanks Allah for gifting him the biggest gift of his life. Malala's father fell in love with his daughter at first sight and did not remorse even for a moment the birth of a girl child. Telling his cousin about his emotional bonding with his infant daughter and inviting friends and relatives to celebrate the birth of his daughter, Ziauddin said that there was something different about his child. He named the girl Malala a

Malala To Be Conferred With Nobel Peace Prize: The Story of Malala

malala for nobel She envisioned the dream of women liberation in the streets of Swat (Pakistan) when she was shot, but now her dream has transformed into a more zealous fight for the rights of women. After she was successful in defeating death, she has emerged stronger and decided to challenge the Taliban more vociferously. Strong, courageous, and bold, Malala Yousufzai has become a sworn enemy for the Taliban and the torchbearer of women rights in Islam. Malala has been nominated for 2014 Nobel Peace Prize for her active role against Taliban. The Pakistani child rights activist has become the youngest ever recipient of the prize. The Nobel committee has lauded her "struggle against the suppression of children and young people." Paying tribute to Malala, Thorbjorn Jagland, Norwegian Nobel Committee chairman, says "Despite her youth, Malala Yousafzai, has already fought for several years for the right of girls to education and has shown by example that childre

Health Benefits of Cloves

clove benefits Benefits of cloves have been known for ages. Most of us know clove for its aromatic properties, but do you know this dried flower bud of clove tree works magic on health? Yes, research proves that clove is a beneficial herb that can help fight you several health problems. Grown in tropical climates of India and Sri Lanka, clove belongs to the dry-warm group to which belongs another medicinal and aromatic herb - cinnamon (I will write about cinnamon soon).  Personally, we use clove in tea. In my family, it is primarily known for its benefits in fighting cold. The most popular use of clove is in cuisines world over as a spice and a lesser common use is as food preservative. Rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber, clove is a great natural product for health. Great for teeth One of the most common benefits of clove is for toothache. As clove works as an antiseptic, clove oil may be applied to the gum to relieve tooth ache. You may even apply the whole clove on the

Water Benefits for Health

water benefits Water benefits health immensely. No matter how much water you drink everyday, this write-up promises to motivate you to drink plenty more for good health. Here I must emphasize that I am talking about normal drinking water or calorie free beverages, and not coffee, tea, alcohol, juice, or even cold water . Water forms a major part of your body, or if you say that 60% of your body is water won't be wrong. So the question arises: how much water should you drink? Do not forget to check the dangers of drinking cold water here. According to the United States Department of Agriculture’s Choose MyPlate, your thirst should decide your intake of water! Though water is a crucial nutrient, everyone’s needs are different, depending on various factors, including age, level of physical activity, and diet. Most of us get enough water from the foods and beverages we consume during the day. MSU Extension recommends an increased intake of water if you are an older adult or p

Aloe Vera Benefits

aloe benefits Aloe vera benefits health in numerous ways. Let's see how? An incredibly beneficial plant, aloe vera has plenty of benefits for all of us to enjoy. Whether you seek long, beautiful hair or glowing skin, aloe vera has it all to help you realize your health goals. A part of the lily family, aloe vera belongs to the family of garlic and onion and offers innumerable benefits. Also known as the plant of immortality, aloe Vera plant is enriched with over 200 active components, which include enzymes, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, amino acids, polysaccharide, and is thus used for a range of remedies. Since it is rich in vitamins and minerals, this miraculous plant offers all the benefits that you would expect from these minerals. Interestingly, aloe is one of the few plants that contains B12 vitamin. Improves Digestion Aloe vera is rich in nutrient compounds that help in healing, hydrating, and replenishing the skin when used externally. When consumed as

How To Make Coconut Oil at Home; Health Benefits

how to make coconut oil Coconut oil benefits are aplenty. If you can make coconut oil at home, nothing better than that! Here you will  learn    not only benefits of coconut oil, but also how to make homemade coconut oil. I was never an admirer of coconut unless I realized how beneficial it was for overall health. There was a time I would not touch coconut and hated its very taste. parle coconut cookies recipe Now, times have changed and I am experimenting with coconut in the kitchen ever since I came across the umpteen coconut benefits. In fact, every single part of coconut can be put to use. There are plenty of coconut oil uses that will leave you surprised.  When processing coconut oil at home, you will first get homemade coconut milk, which makes a great flavoring agent for most south Indian recipes. Coconut oil is the most versatile of all other types of oil -used in infant food, nutritional formulas for patients, food preparation, skin problem reme

Plastic Pollution: Demanding Ban on Plastic

say no to plastic Undoubtedly plastic has remained our friend for ages. We have been making use of plastic in everything we do - going to the market, stocking up food items, decorating our homes, using plastic mugs and buckets, and what not. Plastic is all pervasive! But how many of you realize how detrimental plastic is to the environment? When exposed in the environment, plastic turns toxic. It not only pollutes the environment, but also is extremely harmful for those who collect and carry plastic waste. Plastic proves harmful to water bodies, polluting them and making survival difficult for marine creatures. Plastic is hazardous and turns toxic, clogging drainage and water channels. As a concerned global citizen, I demand a ban on plastics . I take my jute bag along to the market so that I do not leave plastic footprints. I am working toward this end to contribute my bit for the environment. I support the loud hue and cry against the use of plastic and try to take ever

Dowry: Heinous Crime Ever

dowry The customary practice of giving bridal gifts to our daughters on their marriage has taken the form of the evil practice of dowry. It is that evil that has permeated all sections of Indian society, forcing several parents toward penury. I am saddened and distressed at the sight of hundreds of thousands of girls and their parents who are forced to suffer at the hands of the greedy groom family. If the girl's parents fail to fulfil their greed, the girl is either forced to commit suicide or killed. Yes, in both ways the girl is doomed. Do we girls deserve this treatment? With a majority of the population in India below the poverty line, parents find it hard to fulfil demands of groom's family, since this is not just about bridal gifts, but more about forced demands from the groom and his family. In a majority of the cases, dowry is the root cause of the problem of female feticide. Would you disagree? Since parents of the girl know they would be forced to sub