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Wednesday 10 February 2010 (25 Safar 1431)

Savor the taste of India at Shezan

More and more restaurants across town are turning away bachelors, as they have become family-only. New Jeddah restaurants are even refusing to cater to bachelors from day one. This can be frustrating... Full Story


Containing diabetes made easier

Several years back, a book with the title “Breaking The Food Seduction” caught my attention. It was by Dr. Neal Barnard of the George Washington University’s School of Medicine and... Full Story


Bend yourself into a balanced body

Pilates (pronounced pi-lar-teez) is a physical fitness exercise that emphasizes the balanced development of the body by focusing on core strength, flexibility and awareness. Its creator Joseph... Full Story




How to do Pilates ... on your own

I’ve always believed Pilates is a great way to get toned and stay lean, having practiced it for a long time. Pilates is one of the fastest growing forms of exercise worldwide. Many celebrities,... Full Story


How industry stimulates us into a food trap

IF you are like most people, the month of January will have found you concerned about your tight fitting clothes and regretting all the excess food you ate during the holidays. It takes time to get... Full Story


Designer par excellence

NIFesa Al-Kaff, a Saudi woman fashion designer, studied psychology early in her life. She has accumulated deep knowledge of analyzing personalities and colors. Since her early childhood, she was dazzled... Full Story


Many faces of China

BUSINESS between China and Saudi Arabia is thriving and as those trade ties grow, increasing cultural exchange is inevitable. While attending meetings in Beijing, my hosts were kind enough to ensure... Full Story


Travel briefs: Four Seasons Nile Plaza Hotel wins laurels

RIYADH: The Nile Plaza Hotel in Cairo, owned by Kingdom Hotel Investments (KHI) in which Kingdom Holding Company (KHC) chaired by Prince Alwaleed bin Talal holds a 56 percent stake, recently received... Full Story


Khawla — Darling of decoupage

Art is often termed the best form of self expression a person can have. It acts as an outlet for feelings that want to come out and be noticed. And interestingly, that self-expression can happen to... Full Story


In pursuit of funniness

Comedians find what is ironic in life and make it comical. If the true artist is one who can bridge cultures in a way that audiences respond with laughter rather than by taking offense, then Rehman... Full Story


‘Frontier Gandhi’ brings Pashtun peace icon to life

Badshah Khan was so close to Mahatma Gandhi they shared reading glasses, inspiring jokes about their shared vision, but unlike his friend, the Pashtun champion of non-violent struggle has been almost... Full Story


Strengthening middle class key to moderation

Vali Nasr, a leading thinker on the Islamic world, professor of International Politics at Tuft’s University and a senior adviser to Richard Holbrooke, has tackled a timely topic in his latest... Full Story