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The Hidden Treasure in Nigerian Jollof Rice (Party Rice)

Growing up in different Nigerian communities, I never felt the heterogeneous nature much especially as it concerned the very scrumptious meals served at occasions. Oh…how I remember attending birthday parties of my peers. Through my teen days and up until adulthood, the story stayed the same. Believe it or not the constant factor was the steamy hot Jollof rice which had a hint of smoked firewood and that uniquely burnt bottom of the large three-legged pot. Those are unquenchable memories; lying indelible in many Nigerian hearts. Different parts of Africa come with their different methods of cooking Jollof rice but the Nigerian Jollof rice in its uniqueness has never failed to meet the needs of its ever hungry fans…little wonder people look forward to Saturdays- traditionally set aside for wedding ceremonies, to grab a plate of this tasty meal which is said to have a different taste from the home-made…

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Taking the Bold Step- Roshaneh Zafar

Roshaneh Zafar was born into a middle upper-class family in Lahore, Pakistan in 1967. A graduate Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania, USA and with a Master’s degree in Development Economics from Yale University, USA, she set out to become an investment banker which at the time seemed to be her dream career but she soon realized that she had no intention of making wealthy people wealthier.

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Brazilian President under Fire over Praise of Women’s Housekeeping Skills

By Flora Charner, CNN Brazilian President Michel Temer has sparked a wave of anger following a speech to mark International Women’s Day, with his references to women’s domestic roles drawing accusations of sexism on social media. Wednesday’s speech began cordially enough, with compliments to female representatives of the Senate and Lower House, who were present at the event at the Planato presidential palace. He highlighted the importance of women’s struggles in Brazil, from gaining equal voting rights to fighting femicide. He also compared the country’s successes to others who still treat women as “second class citizens,” and praised his wife Marcela and other women in his life for everything they do “in the house, in the home and for their children.” While these comments may have led to some tepid applause and barely noticeable eye rolls, it was his praise of women’s “economic contributions” that left both men and women…

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Life Saving Dot: The Bindi, Fighting Iodine Deficiency in India

The Bindi is a decorative mark worn in the middle of the forehead by Indian women, especially Hindus. Since almost every Indian woman wears a ‘bindi’, the Grey Group Singapore’s newly formed philanthropic arm, Grey for Good, collaborated with the NGO, Neelvasant Medical Foundation and Research Center, to produce iodine patches, known as the Life Saving Dot. This initiative is further supported by Talwar Bindi. In rural India, millions of women suffer from breast cancer, fibrocystic breast disease and complications during pregnancy — many cases of which have been linked to iodine deficiencies. In order to combat this issue, Talwar Bindi created the Life Saving Dot, that resembles the traditional bindi, which many Indian women wear between their eyebrows, but the Life Saving Dot is coated with iodine to deliver the recommended amount of 150-220 micrograms of the nutrient daily to poor women. It costs only 10 rupees, or 16 cents,…

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Health & Wellbeing

WATER: THE MIRACLE HEALTH DRINK

Improving Health, controlling weight and Clearing Complexion So many of us live our lives constantly searching for health tips that will serve as preventive measures for what I would like to call “household illnesses” such as common head or body aches when in fact the solution may just be right in front of us. Sometimes, we feel overwhelmingly tired and achy with brain fag and blotchy skin. We even get disturbed about our weight; a common pain point for women which drives us to spend large sums of money for supplements and gym sessions all to no benefit. Dehydration may cause more harm than we think it does but most times we tend to ignore the obvious consequences and refuse to stay hydrated all the time. Having established that fact, it begs the question: Are you taking enough water? If you automatically assume you’re drinking enough water without being intentional…

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