Posted on: July 5, 2020 Posted by: Nabeel Rashid Comments: 26

700 Years old Pharmacy in Dubrovnik, Croatia

Have you ever thought about a pharmacy, which is considered as an oldest pharmacy in entire Europe? The answer comes from the country of Balkan World, Croatia. There is a Pharmacy located in the Franciscan Monastery in Dubrovnik. It is not an ordinary pharmacy but historical one. In fact, one of the oldest pharmacies in entire Europe. This pharmacy was found in 1317 A.D. next to Baroque Church among the…

Posted on: June 20, 2020 Posted by: Nabeel Rashid Comments: 17

The Flower of Disteln (Thistle)

When we talk about doing research on any interesting plant, we find countless beautiful and attractive plants with variety of flowers in countless colors but the plant, which we have selected today, is none other than beauty of Germany “Disteln” also known as “Thistle” in many parts of the world. The flower of Thistle (Disteln) is mostly found in pretty purple or blue which is itself an eye-catching attraction for…

Posted on: June 13, 2020 Posted by: Nabeel Rashid Comments: 20

The World of Horses

Horses are considered as one of the eye-catching animal for human beings since ages not just because of the attraction of its beauty but for the characteristics, which a horse possess naturally.  Horses have strong flight or fight response, and have strong sense to escape any attack from their predators. They are obedient to their caretakers and sometimes even protect them in time of need. Normally, horses have skeleton of…

Posted on: May 6, 2020 Posted by: Nabeel Rashid Comments: 13

Dr. Ayub Khan, Pride of Pakistan

Dr. Ayub Khan is considered as one of the most fearless, enthusiastic and brave doctors who are working as front line soldiers for Pakistan in order to fight against invisible enemy i.e. Covid-19. When the outbreak of Covid-19 began in Pakistan. There was fear everywhere. No one knew what to do and where to go. Covid-19 cases were multiplying day by day. At that time, Government took some important measures…

Posted on: April 29, 2020 Posted by: Nabeel Rashid Comments: 10

Quarantine – Concept and History

Do you know when and how the concept of “Quarantine” was introduced in this world? This concept was introduced by none other than the Father of Medicine “IBN-E-SINA” who is also known as “AVICENNA” in western world. He used the word “ARBA’INYA” (which means forty days) for introducing the concept of isolation in his book “Qanoon Al-Tibb” (قانون الطب) in 1025 A.D. This book was translated into Latin language in…

Posted on: April 15, 2020 Posted by: Nabeel Rashid Comments: 1

Free Verse on Planet Earth 2020

Order becomes disorder Disorder becomes order, * Usual things become unusual Unusual things become usual, * Disciplined becomes indiscipline Indisciplined becomes discipline, * Careless becomes careful Careful becomes careless, * Vision becomes vision-less Vision-less gains vision, * Stronger becomes weak Weaker becomes strong, * Controllable situations become uncontrollable Uncontrollable situations become controllable, * Brave becomes scared Scared becomes brave, * Forgettable becomes Unforgettable Unforgettable becomes forgettable, * World becomes mobile…

Posted on: April 14, 2020 Posted by: Nabeel Rashid Comments: 2

“The Bombay Bakery”

“The Bombay Bakery” is one of the most highlighting places in Hyderabad and it is famous all over Pakistan because of its unique identity. Bakery with a slogan “The shop in a Bungalow” has made it an eye catching attraction for its customers since decades. This bakery was launched by Kumar Thadani’s family on 21st November, 1911. At that time, South Asia was under the government of British Empire. Thadani…

Posted on: April 12, 2020 Posted by: Nabeel Rashid Comments: 0

“A Dream Come True”

When I entered the field of teaching, I had to face all those challenges which are faced by almost every teacher at the beginning of their career. At one end, I had to prove my capabilities as a teacher while on the other hand, I had to cope up with those limitations which are present in Educational System of Pakistan. As a Pakistani, we all have to face those limitations…

Posted on: April 12, 2020 Posted by: Nabeel Rashid Comments: 0

“Final Day at University”

I can still remember it was my final day at Karachi University when I was awarded Degree from our honorary guest in presence of Director, Sheikh Zayed Department, Mr.Shahtaj. One era of my life was coming to an end. It was final day of my life as “Student”. Challenges of practical life like sea waves were waiting for me ahead & I was preparing to swim in that deep sea.

Posted on: April 7, 2020 Posted by: Nabeel Rashid Comments: 0

Minor Story of a Cosmopolitan City

On 19th feb 2015, I went through one of the most busiest street of Karachi around 9am, the street which connects way for four giant roads of the city, where I saw a 3-4years barefoot innocent child who was wearing old, tarred, dark maroon clothes but with a fresh happy face. He was begging with a smiling face as it was a role play or a class activity assigned to…