Zuhal Ahad

2 months ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Sana Atif |Freshta Ghani |Ruchi Kumar |Zuhal Ahad

‘I begged them, my daughter was dying’: how Taliban male escort rules are killing mothers and babiesA female health worker, accompanied by her mahram or male chaperone, arrives at work in a snowstorm in the province of Zabul, south Afghanistan. A female health worker, accompanied by her mahram or male chaperone, arrives at work in a snowstorm in the province of Zabul, south Afghanistan.

Jun 10, 2024 | chatelaine.com | Zuhal Ahad

Want a lush flower-shop bouquet without the exorbitant price tag? Laurie Riley, head designer at Toronto’s Wild North Flowers, has five tips for crafting beautiful, affordable and long-lasting bouquets at home. Gently pinch the base of the flower; the firmer the base, the fresher the flower. And look for blooms that haven't fully opened yet. Select a bouquet with a good balance of flowers, greenery and filler flowers—think eucalyptus, baby’s breath or leatherleaf fern—to add depth and texture.

Mar 21, 2024 | chatelaine.com | Zuhal Ahad

Every spring, my mom would assign my three siblings and me the task of peeling the skins off soaked walnuts, pistachios and almonds to prepare Haft Mewa—a prized cherished dessert that translates to “seven fruits.” It’s a celebratory dish for Nowruz in Afghanistan. Walnuts were always the trickiest to peel as their fragile shells demand very delicate handling.

Mar 21, 2024 | chatelaine.com | Zuhal Ahad

Prep Time3 hrs Total Time3 hrs Makes10 servingsHaft Mewa, a sensory symphony of syrupy sweetness and satisfying crunch, is a delectable dried fruit salad that takes center stage in March during Nowruz—the solar new year celebration in Afghanistan, Iran, Tajikistan and various Central Asian nations. It symbolizes the vibrancy and freshness heralded by the new year, triumphing over the winter’s dryness.

Mar 14, 2024 | chatelaine.com | Zuhal Ahad

What you need to know about this “once in a lifetime” celestial event, from when exactly it will happen to how to view it safely. A rare total solar eclipse will be visible in parts of southern Ontario, Quebec and eastern Canada on Monday, April 8, 2024. Here’s what you need to know about this “once in a lifetime” celestial event, from when exactly it will happen to how to view it safely. A solar eclipse is when the moon moves between the sun and the earth, blocking earth’s view of the sun.