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Girls Appreciate Malala Yousufzai ”National Peace Award winner” Multan—Scores of girls of different educational institutes and workers of Awaz Foundation staged demonstration against terrorists who attacked Malala Yousufzai, Peace Award recepient and voice for girls education. A number of girls joined the rally which started from Nawan Shehr Chowk and ended at local Press Club.Girls Appreciate Malala Yousufzai The participants were carrying banners and playcards inscribed with condemnation of the incident and prayers for early recovery Malala Yousufzai. Media coordinator Awaz Foundation, Idrees Imtiaz while addressing the participants of the rally stated that females were not given due respect in some areas due to gender prejudices. Chief Executive Awaz Foundation Mohammad Ziaur Rehman said that women have unique role in making society better. There is need to ensure focus on education of girls in order to put country on the way to success. He strongly condemned the attack on Malala Yousufzai and demanded of government to arrest the culprits and award them exemplary punishmen
ABOUT MALALA YOUSAFZAI: Malala Yousafzai is a student from the town of Mingora in Swat District, Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa, Pakistan, known for her women’s rights activism in the Swat Valley, where the Taliban regime has banned girls from attending school.

Malala-Yousafzai Madonna dedicates onstage striptease Pakistani girl shot Taliban

Slammed as 'cheap self-publicity' as singer strips off to 'support' teenager shot for criticising terrorists Madonna writes Malala Yousafzai's name across her back after education activist was shot on a school bus Pakistani people furious at bizarre display during the MDNA tour Clearly not content with flashing a nipple and 'ironically' calling Barack Obama a Muslim, Madonna has decided to wade in on the shooting of a Pakistani girl after she spoke out against the Taliban. Madonna continued to use her 'MDNA Tour' to make yet another controversial statement by strip-teasing to 'show her support' for Malala Yousafzai, who was shot on a schoolbus for writing a blog about how important education is. On her Wednesday night performance in the Staples Centre, Los Angeles, the singer began by telling her audience that she wanted have a 'serious talk'.

Pakistani Schoolgirl Continues to Receive Threats from Taliban

The child activist who was shot my Taliban is still receiving ongoing threats against her. The father of Malala Yousafzai says she will return to Pakistan after her recovery in England.. The 15-year-old was targeted by the Taliban for speaking out against Islamic extremists and girls education rights. Meanwhile the identity of her shooter was revealed to be Attaullah, acting on orders of one of the Taliban’s most feared commanders. Sources say he is in his 30s, and may have fled to Afghanistan. It was revealed Attaullah has been detained by security forces in 2009 after a Pakistani military campaign cleansed the SwatValley of the Taliban.

How to End Hunger and Starvation Instantly

People are starving world-wide, but I do not have to tell you that. People in modern cities as well as third world countries are dying of hunger. Do you sometimes what to jump up and down and say to these people move. Just pick up the family and move to a better neighborhood, country, or anything? How can people living in this new age of computers, technology and fast moving cars and some pretty powerful countries be starving? How can this be allowed today? Haven't we learned from the records of history? I guess, the answer would be, no we have not learned from the past because we have chosen to repeat it. Here is a solution that should end hunger and starvation as we know it today. We will need some brave and courageous souls to bring the message to the general populace.
The drawback and it is a big one, is that many will be afraid to go about what I propose for the simple reason that governments want victims. Some countries pride themselves on having so many victims in their society. Many of the dictatorial societies want their people to be dependent on them and what they ration to them. It is sad, but horribly true. There are countless wars being fought and have been fought over food, water, resources, and what is best for the people. There are men and women who want their people to suffer. There is big money in suffering. If those people are of a different tribe, class or upbringing that can be a reason for the starvation and hunger. Many times, the weather is blamed for this condition. Drought is blamed and the poor climate condition is also looked at as an excuse. My honest proposal does not ask for any great accolades, nor does it seek major recognition. It is a simple request that if followed, will change the world as we know it. Here goes the proposal. All we need to do is select one product to grow. That product must be universal and can be grown in most countries; and pretty much at most temperatures. This is important because It would have to be a product that can be sliced, diced, baked, boiled, fried and cooled at most temperatures. This product must b e able to be transported to most regions of the world. Plighted areas must be able to have this product. This product should be able to be grown in most climates.
Each country of the world must grow this product, however, those in the western world must grow enough of this product. It must be grown in vacant lots, it can be grown in foreclosed on lands and huge city, county, state and federal lands that are just sitting there. It can be grown on empty lots. Those who participate in this high endeavor will be given a handsome reward, tax write off, or some kind of payback for doing so. This one product will be grown in mass and most people will be happy with this food stuff. There will be such an abundance of this one product that it will feed all. Man will have his wake up call. People will no longer have an excuse to starve. The suggested and highly recommended product is soy. I have noticed in my world-wide travels that outside a major city one can see miles and miles, acres and acres of open land. The land is ready for my one product idea.

Makli - The Terrain Of Sleeping History

  The province of Sind has a significant place in history being the gateway of Islam; Bab al-Islam. The great religion entered into South Asia from the Arabian Sea when Bin Qasim defeated Dahir; the Raja of Dibal in 712 AD. Sind embraced Islam in a way that it touched the boundaries of Multan in days to come, but suddenly, Qasim was called back to home for never coming again to this part of the world. Many of his companions liked the fertile land of Sind up to the extent of making it as their abode for good. Among those who stayed here, were many religious and pious individuals; known as saints or Sufis, they preached the doctrine of Islam to the locals. The saints and Sufis did not leave this place unless they embraced death which marked the introduction of Islamic burial system in South Asia where owing to Hindu, Jain or Buddhist influences, burning of corpses was in vogue, since ever. Thatta or Thatto is a historic town with a population of 22000, considered a momentous place in world heritage. Once it was the capital of lower Sind, from 14th to 16th century. It was under the control of the Mughals until the Persian invader Nadir Shah smashed this area which fell in negligence afterwards.
Thatta is known basically for its historical remains; the Shahjehan Mosque (1647-49), tombs of Jam Nizam al-Din (1461-1509) and a vast ancient necropolis with thousand of graves nearby the Hills of Makli. Makli is believed to be the burial place of more than 125,000 saints or Sufis. This place is also one of the largest necropolises of the world, located in the outskirts of Thatta. Apart from other legends, the general belief about this place is that the cemetery developed around the shrine of Hamad Jamali, a Sufi of the 14th century AD. The monuments and the sepultures scattered over the necropolis are the documented proof in solid stone that reveals to us the social, cultural and political history of Sind. Extrinsically speaking, we can find the imperial mausoleum of two demarked groups, Samma (1352-1520) and Tarkhan (1556-1592). The Samma king Nizam al-Din is also buried here in a square tomb. An impressive structure built of sandstone and decorated in floral and geometrical motifs. On the other hand, the mausoleum of a Tarkhan king, Isa Khan II is a two-storey building in stone with grand cupolas and balconies.

Bhoja Air Crash

RAWALPINDI: Koral Police Islamabad has registered First Information Report (FIR) against `Bhoja Air Line' after the tragic crash
of air plane in `Hussainabad, causing casualties of 127 persons on board including passengers and crew, a police spokesman said. Giving further details, he complaint of Station House Officer of Koral police station. He said that it has been stated in the FIR that the plane was too old and its air-worthiness was compromised which caused loss of human lives. The name he said that case No.132 has been registered under Sections 302, 286, 287, 427, 280, 120-B over the view of other persons, if found negligent, would be included in FIR later. On the other hand the government has already launched an investigation after the passenger jet crashed and burst into flames while attempting to land during a thunderstorm, killing all 127 people on board on Friday. The Bhoja Air flight from Karachi came down in fields near a village on the outskirts of capital Islamabad on Friday evening -- the city's second major fatal air crash in less than two years. An investigation team has been formed to probe the crash, Minister Gilani has called for the formation of a judicial commission.e P

A brief history of ancient Egyptian art



Egyptian Art is one of the most ancient and expressive cultural approaches of its era and in the modern era too. Ancient Egyptian Art dates back to c.5000 BC to c.300 BC. Interestingly, the Egyptians did not know the term 'art' but they went on creating something different, which stand today as exotic and remarkable creations. In the artistic parlance, we can say that Egyptians did not create art; rather their works achieved an arts status.

Egyptian Art and Cairo Museum
The art of Egypt is heavily influenced by spiritual and religious ideas and culture that extends back thousands of years. Dynastic Egypt was one of the first civilizations in the world as defined by the modern concept of civilization. Ancient Egypt was a land of intense and all-pervasive magic.

Ancient Egyptian Pyramids
The Ancient Egyptian Pyramids are the most famous ones in the world. These pyramids are in triangular shape, which has millions of blocks of lime stone used to build it. Most of the pyramids are man made; and some of them are tall, large while some are short. There are many mystery and histories preserved in this place. Around 138 pyramids are been found in Egypt, which makes one of the destinations for tourists.

Ancient Egyptian Antiquities
Egypt is long known for its ancient civilization and especially, its antiquities. Ancient Egyptian antiquities continue to inspire our imagination. Egypt's cultural legacy and civilization have evoked our interest and imagination.Egyptian antiquities have been threatened for centuries. Since the pharaohs of Egypt placed priceless artifacts into buried tombs, people have been trying to steal them and make a profit. However, thanks to one man, Egypt has been trying to save its antiquities from looters.

Does God Speak Through Horoscope?

We read our world through the eyes of the filters of our personality, experiences, and values - in sum, our perceptions. We make attributions with what we see quicker than we can even understand. Add to this the fact we're all spiritual beings, searching for meaning in life; we more easily find the wrong answers, thinking they're right for us.

Think about horoscope. There are 12 varieties - one of twelve boxes we fit into. The theory of horoscope is we're similar, if not the same, as others born in the same period of the year as we were. Think about that for a moment.

Christians hold that God speaks through his Spirit in ways to communicate the will of God - what we're to do, that's right, just and fair. Christians, by character and not merely name, don't enter into Crystal-ball gazing or ruminating over what the day holds for them, though they may pray - again, seeking God's will.

THE LOGIC OF BELIEF

By trying horoscope, and actively seeking it out in newspapers or via Internet apps etc, we've decided to align with a belief system that sorts us into personality types by birthdate. Think about the logic in that.

Add to this the fact that horoscope finds that 12 personality types will share similar fortunes on any particular day. Think about the logic in that. It's true that any horoscope analysis can be read many different ways, just as people self-select a particular item of clairvoyant interest. 'Your day will be busier than normal', is not actually that groundbreaking. Horoscope is generic enough in its form that it satisfies the reader who believes in it. The believer seeks to be affirmed in the reading.

Contrast this with the logic of belief in the Christian God; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. To outsiders the theology of God may be confusing. But this bit is simple: we are to worship in Spirit and in truth, according to John 4:24. God is Spirit; we worship in Spirit - and not via any talisman or idol. That leaves truth. Anything that consists of truth is of God. And though we believe by faith, God has reckoned all things valid that subsist in the truth. Does horoscope, in any way, subsist in truth? Does it, for instance, instruct or challenge or affirm us regarding moral or ethical truth?

I, and many others, would argue that horoscope does not, in any form, belong to the truth. Belief in horoscope satisfies a spiritual urge, but in a lie. We give ourselves what we want, leaving God far from view. The reality is the Evil One (Christians call him 'Satan') has accomplished his goal in diverting and diluting our worship when we choose horoscope or any other idol of aberrant focus. An otherwise life-transforming worship is missed out on.

God doesn't speak through horoscope, but our yearning to hear from God is 'heard' in our attribution of the horoscope - how we make sense of it. Horoscope doesn't fit, at any level, the truth. And, as horoscope defeats the purpose of faith, by addressing our desire to predict or interpret our day, it cannot fit in alignment with a true worship of God. The people of God are justified by their faith alone.

Beautiful Monument of Love

The new Seven Wonders of the World were announced in July 2007 and among stiff competition the Taj Mahal of India has been included as the seventh wonder of the world. The is no doubt in the mind of every Indian that this great monument is truly a great wonder of the world. It is tribute of love made by Emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Thousands of people vist Agra in India to view this beautiful and beloved monument. Built on the bank of river Yamuna, this treasure of India is worth a sight.

This beautiful monument of story has a beautiful love story behind its construction. Shah Jahan the fourth Mugal Emperor of India, fell in love with Mumtaz Mahal, whose name was Arjumand Banu Begam, at the age of 14. He later married her after five years in 1612. Shah Jahan became the Emperor in 1628. The title Mumtaz Mahal which means "Jewel of the Palace" was bestowed on his wife by TajMahal. Although he had other wives, Mumtaz was his favorite and he loved her so much. But Mumtaz died while delivering their 14th child and Shah Jahan was terribly heart broken. He went into mourning and two years after her death, he undertook the task of building the most beautiful monument in memory of his loved one. And the great Taj Mahal was constructed.

The Taj Mahal which entombs Shah Jahan and his wife is made of white marble with 28 varieties of precious metals and gems, and the construction took 22 years to complete, by 20ooo workers, from 1631 to 1653. The materials and precious stones for construction were bought from different parts of India and around the world. The marbles were bought from Jaipur, and stones like jade came from China, Crystal from tibet, Lapis Lazuli from Afghanistan, Carnelian from Arabia and Sapphire from Sri Lanka. A interesting fact about this magnificent and wonderful monument is that the Taj seems to change colors as it reflects the light of the rising sun and setting sun.

The chief architects of the Taj came from The State of Delhi India, and from Persia, Turkey and Baluchistan and the cost of the building and its surroundings costs more than $200,000,000 in today's currency. The design was by three main architects, a Persian, an Italian and a Frenchman. The Taj garden, known as the Charbagh Garden is a Persian style garden and is said to be closely linked to Paradise. There is a raised lotus shaped tank in the center of the garden and the view of Taj Mahal can be seen in the water from all corners of the garden.

Taj Mahal, the most beautiful monument, based on love, is a beauty which lasts for ever and ever.

Tourism in Rajasthan

Rajasthan, the land of kings, is the largest state of the Republic of India. It is one of the most sought after tourist destinations in the country. It possesses unique cultural and geographical features which have made a prominent Indian tourist destination. The state is visited by a large number of domestic and international tourists each year. Tourism in this royal and imperial Indian state provides the tourists a great experience to relish for lifetime.

The historical state of Rajasthan is renowned for its majestic forts, elegant palaces, intricately carved temples, decorated havelis and prosperous museums. Hence, the state is also sometimes described as the Land of Monuments. You will have a wonderful opportunity to some most outstanding Indian forts & monuments while exploring the historical cities of the state.

Jaipur is the capital and largest city of the state. City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar and Albert Hall Museum are most popular tourist attractions in the city. Due to many pink painted houses and buildings this city is also called the Pink City of India.

Jodhpur is a fortress city located at the edge of the Thar Desert. It is also called the Blue City of India due to blue homes. It is the second largest city of the state. Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace and Jaswant Thada are main attractions to see in the city.

Udaipur, known as the Venice of India, is a romantic city in Rajasthan. It is also called the City of Lakes & Palace due to many lovely lakes and elegant palaces. City Palace, Lake Palace, Jagmandir Palace, Lake Pichola, Jagdish Temple, Monsoon Palace and Saheliyon-Ki-Bari are attractions in the city which will never fail to surprise you.

Bikaner is a beautiful city which is renowned for fort, palaces, havelis and temples. Junagarh Fort, Fort Museum, Lalgarh Palace, Deshnoke Rat Temple and Camel Breeding Farm & Research Center are major attractions to see in this city.

Jaisalmer, the Golden City of India, is a wonderful tourist destination to see in Rajasthan. It is famous for Golden Fort, Jain Temples, Havelis and Sam Sand Dunes.

Apart from historical cities and magnificent forts & monuments, Rajasthan tourism is also renowned for wildlife sanctuaries and national parks. The state offers ample opportunities for wildlife tourism at its wildlife reserves and parks. Ranthambore National Park, Sariska Tiger Reserve and Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary are very popular on Rajasthan tours in India.

Rajasthan trip is incomplete if you do not explore its desert landscapes. Camel safari is the most popular way to explore the desert and ripping sand dunes.

Hence, it is but obvious that tourism in Rajasthan is a great experience to relish for lifetime.

Law Of Attraction: Avoiding Common Mistakes

Lack of Faith:
The law of attraction works with faith. If you don't believe it will happen then it will never happen. On the other hand, if you believe but still harbor some doubt then you are still holding on to the negative energies that make it difficult for you to manifest what you want.

A Limiting Belief:
Practicing positive thinking is more than just a recitation of positive words and phrases to keep you motivated. They must be accompanied by your true feelings. You need to believe in what you are affirming to yourself. Changes start only when you start to believe in what you are telling yourself.

Lack of Clarity:
In order to get what you want, you will first need to know exactly what you want. The majority of people need many things and they need it now! That's where they lose the clarity of their intentions. Clarity sends out a nice positive vibration and the law of attraction responds to it. So be focus and concentrate on one intention at a time.

Lack of Patience:
It is important to understand that the Universe works at its own speed. It has to orchestrate everyone and everything into the right order for the appropriate event to occur just as it should. If you put a time-frame on your efforts, you will eventually become impatient with the Universe and sent out negative energies that hinders your attraction abilities.

Lack of Gratitude:
Gratitude is an important component to making the law of attraction works. When you are not grateful for whatever you already have in your life, you are vibrating those unwanted negative energies to the Universe. Get shifted to an appreciative attitude and learn to receive with a grateful heart. Else you will find the Universe can be equally less generous in return.

Your Interference:
The Universe is always at hand to assist you but it is not something you can command. This means you cannot expect things to happen exactly the way you want it to be. When you dictate how your desire should be manifested, you inadvertently interfere with other available avenues for your desire to enter your life. For the law of attraction to work, you just need to ask and allow the Universe to do its job.

When you decided to use the law of attraction to make positive changes in your life, you have accepted the responsibility to drive your life towards the direction you desire and to make this natural law of the Universe work successfully for you is your commitment to yourself to reach your desired destination. So hang on tight and know that the bumps along the way are not unavoidable.

Changing Your Life by Controlling Your Mind

Our mind is a vast, indispensable and improbable medium with which our thoughts are being shaped every fleeting second. We might, at times be unaware of the relentless thoughts that come in and out of our minds. However, there are far more amazing feats that our think tank could accomplish-far more than just the usual thinking engine we use to engage when we want to conjure up an idea. Our mind can actually change everything even as something as complex as our life if we just learn how to control it. By mastering our mind's potential, we can actually direct our lives the way we want it to towards a fuller and much accomplished end. If you want a dramatic change in your life, you ought to take control of your mind first.

So how do we basically control our mind? With the millions of thoughts that come in and out of our minds, we find it at times so hard to get our minds fixed to a certain thought or situation which in turn makes it difficult for us to come up with a single decision on some matters. We could have firm control over these volatile thoughts by initially sorting out or choosing which thoughts we should take in and which ones we should disregard. This is one of the most important steps in gaining access to your mind's unharnessed power. Choose a certain hour or minute in your daily activity to just sit down for a while, doing nothing, and meditate on any single thought. This may seem to be far from being easy at your first attempt, so I suggest that you start, as a stepping stone, to at least try to read a book and try to count the number of words in each sentence without actually diverting your mind to any other thought than your counting. Remember, it usually takes 21 days to form a habit, so try repeating it for 21 days. This may get you in frustration as you try to advance yourself along the course, but patience is everything. After that, you can take meditation as mentioned above. You will find that as you go through this exercise you can now start to gradually enhance your mind's concentration as it is essential in reaching your certain objectives and goals in life. When you have learned to focus your mind on a single thought-excluding everything else from it, you will find that it no longer is a tiresome job for you to concentrate on whatever work is at hand, whether you are simply doing your routine house chores, reading or writing a novel or even studying for a particular exam or interview.

5 Mystical World's Best Places

Easter Island/ Pulau Paskah
areas of the world. Easter Island is the top of
Easter Island is one of the most remote the list of the most mysterious. This area is full of giant volcanic rock statues called "Moai". The people of the island called Rapa Nui, and nobody knows where they came from and where they have disappeared. There is much research to find the story behind the gigantic structure, but there is no concrete answer to this question.

The Pyramids of Giza

The largest and oldest of the three pyramids of Giza necropolis, the Great Pyramid of Giza is also known as the Pyramid of Khufu and the Pyramid of Khufu is the highest artificial structure in the world for over 3800 years. Casing stones that originally formed on the smooth surface of the Great Pyramid has been lost and what we see today are really seeing the base structure. Egyptian civilization is said to be the most mysterious and most advanced civilization of the time and only contributes to the mystery of the Great Pyramid.
The three largest pyramid is the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid and Pyramid Menkaura Kafhre called special cemetery for the three kings of Egypt.

Stonehenge

Located in the English countryside Whltshire, Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument of the most famous in the world. What makes this place so special is the creation of a round stone. It is believed that the stone monument was built around 2500 BC Although there is no concrete evidence. Cooked in a region from the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Development and regulation is quite impressive, given the work and time by diperlikan.

Castlerigg Stone Circle

This stone circle in Cumbria, has an impressive historical monuments in Britain. Stone Circle was built around 3200 BC. Now, the place was invaded by tourists from every part, and also became a topic among archaeologists. Apparently, many of the stones reflect the surrounding hill Castlerigg figures.

38 stones in various shapes and sizes are in this circle. Five foot high cliff. The mystery of how, when and why it was built. Its east side is a rectangular stone about 10 stone. Goals remain mysterious box.

Cenote in Mayan Civilization

deep in the forests in Mexico and Guatemala, this civilization thrived when Europe was still in the Dark. These people are teachers of mathematics and have mapped the sky. This warrior named Maya who had fought against the Spanish. The city was built with a very imperfect without metal tools. Stone structures found in the woods talking about their genius. Maya is a great mystery in architecture, mathematics and astronomy.

Underground world called cenote are bodies of water that will keep your neck cool if you managed to walk down the narrow stairs that led to this vertical hole. Nothing in this world could be more bizarre than this scene. See when you're used to the light 20 feet below ground.

The Mohenjo Daro Necklace - A Priceless Piece of Ancient Jewellery

In 1950, five years after Brigadier Sir Robert Eric Mortimer Wheeler married (for the third time) Margaret Norfolk, he gifted his wife a unique seven-stranded bronze-metal necklace of great antiquity. The couple was on a visit to Simla then. This being the beautiful hill-station in North India where they had been married five years ago. Margaret proudly showed the necklace to a close Indian lady friend explaining that Mortimer believed the necklace would bring him luck. "Third time lucky!" was what Mortimer had said when he gave her the necklace referring to his two earlier marriages to Tessa who died in 1936, and Mavis de Vere Cole, whom he had divorced in 1942 for cheating on him. Later in 1954, Mavis also served a prison sentence, having attained notoriety for shooting Lord Vivian in the abdomen with a revolver.

Two years later in 1952, after Mortimer was knighted, Margaret (for reasons not known) gifted the necklace to her Indian lady friend. The Indian lady believed Margaret nursed a superstition that the artifact should not leave the subcontinent. "It has been lucky for both him and Leslie. I think it has served its purpose," was all that Margaret explained. Leslie Alcock was Mortimer's assistant at the Mohenjo Daro excavation site (Moen-jo-daro being Sindhi for "the mound of the dead") when the necklace was discovered.

Had Mortimer declared this discovery, the necklace should have been the property of the Archaeological Department of Pakistan along with the figures of the Dancing Girl and the King Priest (Brahmana priest), pottery, toys, seals, tools, weapons and many other such artifacts unearthed at Mohenjo Daro. Today it is a private possession of a family in Simla.

What is unique about this necklace is that it is at least 4500 years old, Mortimer Wheeler having discovered it in an earthen pot in the REM 1 "granary" area of the Mohenjo Daro excavation site of the Indus Valley Civilization, now in Pakistan.

Interesting details about the necklace

The ancient city of Mohenjo-daro was built around 2600 BCE and believed to have been abandoned around 1900 BCE. Even by modest estimation the age of the necklace would be over 3900 years old, but according to Mortimer more likely to be about 4500 years old, based on the pottery fragments and the level of the dig-site it was discovered from. This places it among the oldest necklaces in the world. The necklace has an S-shaped clasp with seven strands, each over 4ft long, of bronze-metal bead-like nuggets connecting each arm of the "S" in filigree. Each bead is less than the size of a pepper-seed and has many facets. Each strand has between 220 to 230 nuggets and there are about 1600 nuggets in total. The necklace weighs about 250 gms. An article about this necklace was reported in The Hindu newspaper in India, dated January 13, 1996. In 2002, a price of 80,000 British pounds was offered for the necklace by a private UK collector. Since its ownership had so far not been claimed by Pakistan, he had hoped to purchase the antique necklace for his personal collection, but the old Indian lady refused to part with it.

The Mohenjo Daro Necklace was exhibited during the Dubai festival in 2006, and recently at an antique exhibition in New Delhi raising speculation once again that it might be available for purchase. For reasons of propriety the name of the owner was withheld.

Shah Jahan Mosque

Mosque has always been a vital part in world's Islamic history, not only it is a place of worship, but also represents Mughal architecture and glory of that era. Our whole history speaks through the magnificent architecture of mosques built during Mughal period. Their massive vaults, embellished ceilings and corridors, glorified minarets, subtle motifs, ecstatic calligraphy all these add touch of grandeur and beauty to these adorable, mosques, amidst them is Shah Jahan Mosque, matchless in its beauty and magnificence.

This mosque, is made up of heavy brick structure with simple construction built upon a stone plinth, with big square pillars and gigantic walls, is centered on a courtyard 169' X 97'. The prayer hall is same in magnitude; both are enclosed by large domes. On the north and south two aisled galleries open by means of cloisters onto the courtyard. Ninety three domes cover the entire structure, and are probably the cause of a remarkable echo, which enables the prayers in front of the Mihrab to be heard in any part of the building. This mosque encloses the most detailed display of tile-work in the Indo-Pakistan sub-continent. The two main chambers, in particular, are entirely covered with them. Their domes have been exquisitely laid with a mosaic of glowing azure and white tiles. Stylish floral patterns, similar to the seventeenth century Kashi work of Iran, embellish the spandrel of the main arches and elsewhere geometrical designs on square tiles are disposed in a series of panels.

Architecturally matchless, the Jami mosque is distinct in its layout as well as its materials. This is the first mosque in the region to be erected, according to Mughal architectural pattern, quite different from other mosques in certain aspects, the edifice is extended along the east-west rather than the usual north-south axis. Instead of pink sandstone and marble mostly used in Mughal buildings, it is adorned with red bricks. The decision of using brick was made owing to practical concerns of cost and availability, since Thatta does not have much stone. The facade is festooned with glossy tiles.

Top Tourist Attractions in India

Taj Maha
This is one of the most scenic buildings worldwide and a major attraction in India which is located in Agra, a historical ancient city found in the state of Uttar Pradesh. History has it that the building was erected as a sign of eternal love, by Emperor Shah Jahan who did it in memory of his dearly loved wife. This love landmark, which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site has unrivaled charm particularly at sunrise, sunset or under full moonlit at night. The Taj Mahal is erected in pure white marble.
Hawa Mahal

Another impressive and noteworthy building in India, whose name construes to mean the Palace of Winds, Hawa Mahal is found in Haipur, well known as the Pink City of India. The striking yet strange architecture of this 5-storey building and a major landmark in the Pink City of India, never fails to impress, amaze, and lure its admirers.

Red Fort

The Red Fort found in Delhi happens to be the most luxurious Mughal buildings in the entire of India. The building was built by the same person who built the Taj Mahal which is found in Agra, Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, but not for love reasons this time round. The Red Fort complex is famous for architectural brilliance and is home to many palaces and many museums, all which are worth your exploration. The complex is built in beautiful red sandstone.

Fatehpur Sikri

Another UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for palaces, forts, and ruins of ancient monuments, Fatehpur Sikri is a deserted city on the outskirts of the city of Taj Mahal -- Agra. The city was built by Mughal Emperor Akbar with the intention that it would be his capital but soon enough he left the city because of shortage of drinking water. Major attractions in this city include Buland Darwaze, which happens to be the biggest gateway in the whole world, Birbal Mahal, Panch Mahal, and Salim Chisti Mosque to mention but a few.

Golden Fort

This is a superb fort complex found in Jaisalmer, in the state of Rajasthan. The Golden fort is widely referred to the as the Golden City of India, and it is no wonder why. It is among the oldest forts worldwide, housing many superb temples including Hindu and Jain Temples. The fort complex also has some magnificent havelis. It was named one of the Seven Wonders of India thanks to its beauty and charm, and the history that lies behind it.

Wall of China Losting the Greatness

China's most legendary and massive structure, The Great Wall of China, wiggles sporadically from its dispersed remnants in Lianing toward Jiayugaun province in Gobi Desert.

The construction of this huge, protracted wall commenced around 20 centuries ago, when China came under the rule of Emperor Qui Shi Hang. This was in the year 221 BC. And the sole reason to erect this colossal wall was to prohibit nomads that crossed the border. It seemed to be quite a good idea. However, erecting this gigantic wall wasn't easy. It took over 10 years, hundreds of thousands of laborers, mostly political detainees, and great discipline.

It is assumed that around 180 million cubic meters of dug up earth was taken away to build the Great Wall. Such a massive structure definitely requires huge quantity of raw material. However, it isn't necessary to include human remnants. Experts say that most of the people who died working here were buried in the wall, which was a rich source of raw material for General Meng Tian, who was in charge of erecting it.

After years of labor, it turned out that The Great Wall of China wasn't much useful as a lofted transportation highway or the carry materials across rocky terrain. Due to the bonfire tower, which used wolves' dung to generate smoke signals, people knew about the movements of enemy. Through several gates, discarded Chinese were ejected from the country.

Ming was perceptibly unhappy with the wall. Hence, he decided to rework and strengthen the huge edifice. The cost and labor involved this time was phenomenal. Over 60 million cubic meters of rocks, stones, and bricks were laid down, which took around 100 year to conclude the project. However, the effort didn't crop good results as the massive wall wasn't enough to stop the storming attack of Manchu armies. They invaded Middle Kingdom and ruled Chine for more than two and half centuries.

A Dream


I dream of giving birth to a child who will ask, "Mother, what was war?"