dymag december 2014 / january 2015
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As usual, we end a year and start a new one featuring a remarkable, special individual. Our Youth of the Year for 2014 is Yoosuf Thahseen!TRANSCRIPT
DECEMBER 2014 JANUARY 2015 ISSUE 18
AGD H I Y O U T H M A G A Z I N E
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Dhi Youth MovementYouth for Youth to empower and to lead
Dhi Youth Movement began in early 2012 as a small initiative by a few young inspired individuals in Malersquo with the vision to bring a positive change to society by empowering young people to actively contribute to society
Our group with a strong following on Facebook was used to mobilize volunteers for a flash freeze on 29th March 2012 and since then there has been no turning back
We officially got registered as an NGO on 12th of December 2012 as Dhivehi Youth Movement under the Associations and Societies Act of the Maldives (Act No 12003)
Any and all Maldivians between the age of 16 and 27 are welcome to join DYM And everyonersquos ideas and thoughts are welcome and appreciated
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Dearest Readers
A new year is a time of renewal A time for giving thanks for the past year and a time for resolving renewed determina-tion It is with this spirit of self improvement we bring to you this issue of DYMag
In the tempestuous storm that is life our tiny efforts to do something with what little we have is a laughable notion Today we see and hear atrocities of stomach churning nature belittled as everyday occurrences We are witness to so many wrongs that no one bats an eye anymore This practiced apathy has led us to turn a deaf ear to the pleas of a young child As a society we have a lot to answer for and even more to do
While not dismissing out of hand all the tireless hard work of the numerous NGOs institutions and agencies working to tackle the issue of domestic violence the situation that has played out before our eyes today clearly and irrefutably proves that the mechanisms and protocols in place are in need of dire review
We must change
Hoodh
Letter to the Readers
HOODH EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
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The DYMag Team
HoodhEditor-in-Chief
Hoodh is simultaneously rude charm-ing and arrogant His only redeeming quality is that he is proficient Relent-less in his pursuit of knowledge and impartial truth Self professedly classy amp stylish Unapologetically sapiosex-ual he enjoys the company of bright and attractive young ladies He is a basketball player a stargazer a gym rack a philosopher a librocubicularist but most of all a philomath amp mind of science
ImyDesign Director
Imy is just a dreaming believing pho-tographing graphic designing video gaming good food consuming tv series watching constantly ranting everyday guy Loves his friends and his family even more Often dreams of traveling the world someday due to suffering from a terminal case of wanderlust
ShahaContent DirectorShaha is a free spirit who enjoys classic literature tea and lots of milk good books and lots of sunshine She dreams of huge closets and making a mark in the world She believes in mismatching socks breaking stereotypes and hand-written letters
TobyPhotography Director
Toby is a hermit wandering through life loving the unconventional method of doing things He is a kind self taught and friendly soul Although he is left at a loss of words at times he attempts to speak through his own form of art At the end of the day therersquos nothing more he enjoys than some solitude in his coffee spot listening to some tunes with a smooth expresso feeling at home in the world
JinDeputy Content DirectorJin loves anything and everything fic-tion and is more of a comical character himself He is a sucker for creativity and has his own style of writing which makes the readers end up wanting more Jin is also one of those guys who loves to float on the sea staring at the sky when he is out of ideas and sit in parks and observe the world go around him
DhumMarketing Director
Dhum is known to be one of the smartest yet a gullible and a very innocent girl among her friends She approaches everyone with a warming and friendly gesture and her enthusiasm in everything she does reflects a bright future and successful future ahead of her
EDITORIAL
DESIGN
CONTENT
PHOTOGRAPHY
CONTENT
MARKETING
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dhumyahmediyashkyousaurus
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Yuna Shan Anees Nuha Allam NaeemBe kind to one another Born to Lose Coffee
RepublicKaylie The Epidemic of Back-
biting
The CONTRIBUTORS
DBlood Thihnan Munshi NaailPOET
WRITER WRITERPOET
WRITER CHEF STYLIST
WRITER WRITER
Bloodwritings Infirmities in Life Health Yummy Talks Nails with Naal
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EDITORrsquoS CHOICE
Whatrsquos the appeal of the caliphateBBC
Green tea ingredient may target protein to kill oral cancer cells MDCNEWSDAILY
New research reveals extreme oxygen loss in oceans during past climate changeTHE GUARDIAN
Google is making fake human skin totest its cancer-detecting nanoparticlesTHE VERGE
The Human Behind lsquoHumans of New YorkrsquoMASHABLE
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Regulars 02 Letter to Readers03 The DYMag Team04 The Contributors05 Editorrsquos Choice
Specials 17 Yousuf Thahseen25 Artsy People - Yardayrsquos Art
Fashion amp Beauty 15 Nails with Naal
Entertainment 07 Born to Lose - Short Story09 Kaylie - Long Story11 DYM Recommends13 On DYMagrsquos Radar
Columns 31 Infirmities in Life - Diabetus Mellitus32 Religion - Priorities33 Bloodwritings - Past Year44 Health - Food Facts 45 Yummy Talks - Banana Bread
Spots 29 Be kind to one another Lifestyle 34 Health - Switch to Atta Flour35 Yummy Talks - Coconut Pancakes Misc 37 Coffee Republic - Poem
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The CONTENTS
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Chet Fakerrsquos No Diggity played on my laptop The laptop was connected to a woofer system I had bought back when I had money to spend on such luxuries Fakerrsquos high voice and slow groove res-onated the acoustics amplified by how small the room was
It may have been the perfect ndash or at least perfectly adequate - soundtrack for what conspired there
Shena lifted her head from under the sheets She was completely naked As was I so I suppose it was a fair set of cir-cumstances She kissed me on the chest and then on the lips She bit my earlobes before sitting upright and letting the blanket droop to her waist her small breasts didnrsquot provide much resistance
She took out a Marlboro Red and stuck it in her mouth she fumbled for a lighter and I saved the day by handing her one Her small frame dipped into the mattress and while one of her hands was busy putting the cigarette to her mouth she fiddled around on the bed sheet with the other
Bornto Loseby Shan Anees
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There was something about her skinny body her cropped hair her wide blazing eyes the way she moved her fingers and her collarbones - so rigid and stubborn that you could knock someone dead with them - that made me want to jump her all over again Go for a round two or in the immortal words of every gentle-man ever lsquomake sweet love to herrsquo
She crawled towards me and placed her face right in front of mine She smelled of cigarettes with a hint of perfume ndash but it was strong and saccharin She looked at me through eyes that were dreamy and wanton
ldquoWhen you look into my eyes do you see a bad personrdquo she askedI had no idea how to even begin an-swering her question She was by social convention a bad person She had confessed her love and committed to an-other ndash a musician no less those voodoo masters of seduction ndash but here she was in bed with me Maybe she was lustful maybe she was confused or maybe she just wanted to hurt him It didnrsquot really matter People would still judge her con-demn her and label her as just another lsquocheating whorersquo
But people are rarely just lsquocheating whoresrsquo People are curious creatures who struggle to understand how the world works They fancy a lot of people at the same time They make commit-ments with a lot of conviction but only to have said conviction wane And they love too oftenndash they give their heart to some careless buffoon only for them to drop and shatter it - and no one really wants to clean up someone elsersquos mess
Shena was a small and gentle girl who feels like shersquos carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders Her boyfriend was addicted to every pleasure available to him and her mother is the benchmark for all neglectful mothers So maybe she just wanted me to lend her a helping hand
But she has also sat in front of me countless times smoking one cigarette after another without saying a word She is reticent and hard to figure out Maybe she was so consumed by guilt that she felt like her words count for nothing Maybe she just didnrsquot understand herself either and felt lost After all whatever cosmic reaction that caused her to exist hadnrsquot heard bothered with leaving an instruction manual She might have just wanted her boyfriend to hold on to her To believe that the kind of love they talk about in novels existed And screw-ing me was her way of asking him to hold on to her
She may not be a good person but she isnrsquot a bad person either Irsquove been haunted by the human condition long enough to empathize with her Her ac-tions were born of innocence and fuelled by confusion
And she was a woman the bane and blessing of my existence There was al-ways something about them About their smile curves hair laugh voice and lips Something about the way they talked or kept a secret I couldnrsquot help but fall head over heels in love them Women are to me the most magnificent creatures to ever grace the crust of this earth
Her stare continued But her eyes were now marred by delirium She had no-ticed my reluctance to answer
I slung my arm around her neck and pulled her face into mine I took her lips and kissed her I kissed her confusion her laughter her love her lust her fear and her hypocrisy I kissed her struggle her heartache her mortal flaws her lone-liness and her calluses I kissed every-thing she was is and ever will be
I kissed her until I was blind out of breath My kiss is her answer her re-demption her guarantee that someone will hold her close to his heart
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Kaylieby Nuha Nasheed
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The days were passing by the way one would rifle through a particularly disin-teresting book or magazine He clung to his routine and so did she Simple Safe Boring They didnrsquot do anything adventurous after the day of the hike nor did they show any signs of not be-ing happy with this arrangement
After reading the same page blankly for the umpteenth time she threw her book down in frustration Nothing was being absorbed Biting her lip she checked her phone for new notifica-tions Texts voicemail anything But the screen was as blank as it had been for the past four hours What was she even waiting for Sighing she put the phone back down and blew an errant strand of hair off her forehead
Michael How had he suddenly got-ten under her skin this way It was as though he was the only thing she could focus on When had she waited to hear from him like this She hadnrsquot felt this way before had she Then again he hadnrsquot gone this long without constant-ly texting back and forth either
She sighed again feeling a headache bloom just behind her temples and picked her book back up
She sighed as she realised she still hadnrsquot gotten past the page she was already on Flinging the book down again she glanced at her phone Still silent The screen starkly blank But then what else had she been expecting Oh she knew what it was Michael His name strummed through her head like an endless refrain Usually hersquod have called or texted by now Shersquod gotten
used to talking to him every night and this awkward silence felt well awk-ward
Sighing again she picked up her book again Only to put it back down She tilted her head back and close her eyes She just couldnrsquot concentrate Her thoughts were a whirlwind and at the eye of the storm was Michael
She didnrsquot really need to talk to him really Right Tossing her hair back she looked at her phone again Not really no
She bit her lip reaching for the phone And yet
He looked down as he felt his chop-sticks scrape the bottom of the takeout container He laughed to himself as he realised the level of his absorption He hadnrsquot even noticed when hersquod finished eating his Chinese food It was good timing since his movie was nearly finished as it was Looking at the time he realised how much time had gone past Time hersquod usually have spent talking to Kaylie
Ah Kaylie As always his thoughts drift-ed back to her Judging by the time shersquod be lounging somewhere reading If there was anything that Kaylie loved more than tea it was reading
He frowned a little This was the first time in weeks that theyrsquod gone without one of their late nights conversations But then again he had said that he was going to give her space Well Hersquos said so to himself anyway
The radio silence tonight made sense Usually it was always him who initiated the conversation It wasnrsquot like Kaylie ever showed signs of being eager to talk unless hersquod said something Some-times he wondered just how hersquod fallen for this quiet closed off person While it wasnrsquot that they didnrsquot have long in-depth conversations It was just that he always emerged from them feel-ing like he didnrsquot know her any better than when hersquod started out There was something about her though The way she made herself her mind so un-touchable How she seemed so strong and yet at times so delicate And so breakable
The way shersquod always think for a few moments before she said anything And the way she looked when she laughed that made him remember just why he fell in love with this beautiful complicated soul It was a little sur-prising how shersquod changed nearly all his idealistic notions about love She was like a shifting storm Fierce and unfathomable Unaware of the havoc she caused while just living her life as it came to her naturally
All the same maybe some things should just be declared just be de-clared a lost cause and be better left alone Especially given the betrayed way shersquod looked at him the other night
Sighing hersquod just gotten up from his chair when his phone lit up
ldquoHirdquo
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DYMRECOMMENDSBOOKS All the Bright Places by Jennifer NivenTwo destructive people who cannot be anymore opposite meets each other and itrsquos unclear who saved who but as far as teenage life goes this intense novel is a must-read for any YA fan Theodore and Violet will make you pine for a life that could be yours if you only tried Rating 45
The Girl on the Train by Paula HawkinsHawkins debut psychological thriller will forever change the way you look at other peoplersquos lives Get ready to take a trip on the train with Rachel through a mundane life that one day changes into a chaos of cracking down every-thing she knew to be true Rating 35
The Secret Wisdom of the Earth by Christo-pher ScottonA novel about the importance of a single small element will have you wonder what the earth really has to offer Go on an emotional journey to the depths of the wood with 14 year old Kevin and his friend Buzz as they discover the secrets of the Earth Rating 45
MOVIES SPARE PARTSFour students win a robotics competition by using very few resources This film takes us to their journey and how they defeated the competing schools and groups while struggling with bigger personal and sociocultural prob-lems Rating 35
mortdecaiBased on the book by Kyril Bonfiglioli the movie follows the life of a man who must race against time and an array of characters including angry Rus-sians the British MI5 his wife and more to recover a stolen painting Follow along in this fun and incredible journey with Johnny Depp in the titular role Rating 45
Project AlmanacA group of friends builds a time machine to undo past mistakes and as they get greedy there are several consequences that will change the course of time for all of them Release Date 30 January 2015
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MUSIC Blackheart by Dawn RichardElectronic music sees a great future with people like Dawn on the list This album is filled with brilliant tunes ranging from Calypso to the titular Black-heart The music gets darker as you progress but the emotions are so strong it will make you fully concentrate on the song and her voice Rating 35
MY GARDEN BY KAT DAHLIAMove over Nicki and Iggy because Katrsquos got the groove and beats We love this girl and her honest lyrics her style She brings into the scene a raw hon-esty singing songs about things that are true and heart-breaking reminding us to connect to the deepest parts of or soul Wersquove got Walk on Water on repeat Rating 35
TITLE by Meghan TrainorThe singer of All About that Bass comes with her debut album full of catchy songs that will take a permanent place in your head We are loving her colourful spirit and her fun lyrics Our favourites include 3am Title and Dear Future Husband Rating 45
TV SERIES MAN SEEKING WOMANThis show might seem a bit off for some people but I found it to be rather clever It basically depicts an exageration of what dating and society these days feel like I mean who hasnrsquot felt like a genius after getting a number of a girlguy heshe likes right Rating 35
12 MONKEYSThe present is 2043 and a deadly plague has wiped out more than 7 billion people Humanityrsquos only hope left is James Cole a time traveller who now has to follow vague leads back into a time and place in the past in order to change history and remake the future Definitely the best SyFy show in ages Rating 45
MARCO POLOThis adventure epic follows the famous explorer Marco Polo who because of his fatherrsquos need to trade in the silk route ends up serving as a consultant to Kublai Khan the Emperor of Mongolia The writing acting and charac-ters are top notch but heads up on the NSFW-ness Rating 55
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OnDYMagrsquosRadar
Suneetharsquos Award This January Suneetha who is the self-pro-claimed 1 Fan of Priyanka Chopra was given an Award by Ms Chopra herself for the con-tribution We love how she kept going strong despite all the haters and her being noticed by Senpai
The Tourist ArrivalCountdown The skies lit up with the fireworks and music boomed out of the speakers on the new years eve and on the 8th of January when major icons of the entertainment world appeared on the stages of Maldives People moved to the beat and into the Galolhu Stadium with hands in the air and waving their glowsticks
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Dhivehi Artists United A page that we love who posts art of all kinds that needs to be appreciated Pages like this give out art community the much needed ex-posure and tries to show the work of not only the professionals but artists of all kind and craft wwwfbcomDhivehiArtistsUnited MESA GAMFEST 2015
MESA kicked off their (hopefully annual) Gamefest af-ter a 3 year break with a bang The usuals like Need for Speed Most Wanted (classic) and CS (GO) were there but for the first time we saw a lot more focus on con-sole gamers than before CoD (AW) FIFA 15 Tekken Tag Tournament 2 and DOTA 2 were among the other games that were played in the tournament
Male Water Crisis On 4th December 2014 a dam-age to the panel boards due to a fire at MWSC lead to the Male Wa-ter Crisis At the crisis Water was donated to Maldives by numer-ous countries which was then distributed by MNDF Red cres-cent and other various organiza-tions While the whole govern-ment tries their best to avert the crisis our volunteers spend days in the distribution points assist-ing the MNDF and Red Crescent to distribute water to the citi-zens An honorable mention to Kickstart for their awesome app which located water distribution centers at the crisis
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Ombreacute Nails
by Naal photography by Nawaf
NAILS WITH NAAL
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Collection of your favourite colours- dif-ferent shades of similar colours would be perfect + white polish base coat and top coat Make up sponge - I use triangular spong-es If you cut up kitchen sponges that should work fine as well
1 Apply your base coat- let it dry 2 Apply 2 coats of your white polish- let it dry 3 (I didnrsquot do this step) tape your fingers around your nails for easy clean up be-cause this can get a bit messy (remove tape when completely dry) 4 Get your sponge stripe on your colours in multiple coats ( you can use other de-signs- not just stripes- it can be horizontal or vertical- whatever you like) 5 Sponge on the polishes - 2-5 taps then let it dry Re-apply polish on sponge and repeat for a more vibrant look 6 Clean up around your cuticles with your polish remover and a thin brush 7 Apply your top coat for long lasting and shiny finish Enjoy your ombreacute nails Naal
Check out Naalrsquos blog atCOLOURSPLOSIONBLOGSPOTCOM
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Dhi Youth MagazineYOUTH OF THE YEAR 2014
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PHOTOGRAPHY Imy Niyama ldquoSNAPrdquo Photo Studio INTERVIEW Jin
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Tell us a little bit about yourselfMy name is Yoosuf Thahseen Ahmed I was born in D kudahuvadhoo I have three siblings which I am the eldest of Did my Orsquolevels at the island Complet-ed my Arsquolevels at CHSE and decided to work in the health sector But I didnrsquot get chance to pursue the field so changed to tourism
How was your childhood likeI am the eldest in my family I had a sibling when I was 10 years old My parents loved me a lot when I was lit-tle they provided me everything I ever wished for We used to live in our grandfathers house until my parents managed to build a house of their own The support I get from my parents ha-venrsquot changed a bit Considering then the island has developed a lot now Developed in the sense the thought process of people and the infrastruc-ture mainly Actually Kudahavadhoo is the market hub of the area They are building an airport right now actually
What was your childhood dreamThe biggest dream as a child was to be-come the president of Maldives I saw when he visited the island or wherev-er he went there are crowds of people who came and met him and I thought it was a good way to serve the nation at that time
How did you become a butlerWhen I worked in the health sector there were no resorts near our island And at the time Niyama resort was opened some people in the executive ranks from Niyama came to interview the local people And since I saw no pro-gression in the health sector for me I went to the interview And at the inter-view there were people from the senior management team and what they did washelliphellip When I went there I did not ap-ply for a specific post So what they did was they grouped us and asked these four or five groups to stack the materials they provided to the groups up to make the tallest structure And the team I led got to make the tallest structure And since I led the team they congratulated me and said I did well At the interview they told me that they were checking skills like teamwork and whatnot They offered me whichever job I pleased And since I was new to the tourism industry I told them I have no idea which job to select So they asked me what kind of job interested me I replied saying that if I can serve guests that would be fine And they said that they will give me a good job but didnrsquot tell me what kind of job it was After a month later they call me and inform me that I have been selected as an ldquoassistant thankururdquo At that point of time I had no idea that the job description was assistant butler So I asked them what kind of job it is They told me that I have to assist guests and related work like that A month later when I went to sign the contract I asked them what it was again And this time
they told me that the job was being an assistant butler And that was the first time I heard of the word too Butler So I asked them what that was They told me that butlers are people who serves the guests I googled about it and asked a friend what a butler was And this friend of mine told me that itrsquos the mod-ern day servitude Modern slavery After a lot of research I found out that but-lers are people who provides services in big households and luxury hotels After I went to resort I underwent a lot of training in the first five to six months After that I started my work I wanted to become a butler because I wanted to help other people and thatrsquos the main reason why I enrolled in the health field The only difference now is that before I used to work in a hospital and now I work at hospitality Actually at first I was an assistant butler and then I was promoted to a butler With the help of my parents and the hotel management I got a lot of support from them and I wanted to work hard gain more experi-ence and training and as someone who is new to this field I wanted to learn more and give a better service Actual-ly I wanted to be the best butler at that time too
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What is a normal butler routine likeWe would start our duty at 9 in the morning if there is no arrival or depar-ture There would be arrivals or depar-tures at dawn some days around 5 in the morning or 7 There is always a start time There is no end time though we get breaks from time to time Basically a 24 hour job A 24 hour on call job I have to be at a state where I could attend to any needs of a guest at any time There are no specifics in the job If the need presents itself I have to become a wait-er a housekeeper The important part is at the end of the day you need to fulfill the needs of the guest Because we have to take care of all the responsibilities for the guest Coordinating is the only thing I have to do physically There is a direct contact between the guest and the but-ler And the butler has to coordinate for example when they go for tea notify the housekeeping to clean their room ready the tables for the guest before they go to have the breakfast and so on Guests are given a mobile phone from which they could call the butler directly
Hollywood or BollywoodHollywood I like all kind of movies and especially the action movies and also the romantic ones and historical ones too My favorite movie is The Count of Monte Cristo
Can you tell us your incident with the Arabs What ran through your mind when they asked to name anything you wantThe Arabs stayed at Niyama for a week Three people came on a chartered private jet and they stayed at the high category rooms there And I handled them They said they donrsquot care about the money and all they cared about is getting what they want done when they want it Everything So I was always on standby and at the end of the stay they told me that they really liked my service and so they would like to do something in return I told them I did not want any-thing and they asked me which island I was from I told them that there is a small island nearby D Kudahuvadhoo They asked me to take them to the island so I took them there When we went the island council welcomed them warm-ly They visited the institutions there hospitals schools pre-schools all the government institutes and asked if we needed anything and they will provide it And the amounts heads of the insti-tutions proposed were given to them If I was to be honest I actually did not want anything I have almost everything which I want so I donrsquot want more than what I have I think I am very happy with everything I have Even if someone of-fers me money the same rule will apply Actually the service which I provide to the guests is not about money or ex-pecting something in return It is just to make their holiday special and happy
What do you think is the key element to become successfulFirst you have to dream And you have to be very passionate about it Actually being passionate about it is the most important thing Without being passion-ate you cant achieve anything You can work hard but if you are not passionate you cant make things perfect You need to work hard We need to dream and be passionate
Would you consider yourself as some-one who works hard or works smartI see myself as someone who works smart I want to work like that Anyone can work hard but not everyone can work smart The important part here is that if you work smart you can save time and sometimes it becomes ineffi-cient when you work hard Our manage-ment advises the employees not to work hard Donrsquot work hard Work smart And provide the best for the guest
What are your plans for the futureI have many dreams Right now Irsquom focusing to work better I also have a dream of going for higher education And I got the opportunity for that too But the thing is the hotel which im working right now Niyama we are opening the extension part next month and we are trying to be the number one hotel in Maldives Insha Allah we will be-come the best Thatrsquos my biggest dream Working hard with the team to make our hotel the number one destination in the coming days
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How would you describe Maldives to a touristI will be describing Maldives as a par-adise as well known for This is the most peaceful place on the planet In Maldives we donrsquot have much natural resources but we have beautiful cor-al reefs beaches and beautiful islands The people here are very kind to each other and we all welcome to the guests In ancient times we always welcome the guests to our islands warmly and we always try to fulfill their needs and it becomes our pleasure to serve them Everybody will be treating a guest like a friend here A close friend or relative
Message for the readersI would advise all the youth to dream to study gain experience and serve the nation The most important thing is to respect people Especially parents Par-ents plus the elderly We need to respect each other and keep away from doing bad things Always listen to your mom and dad Love them care for them and try to fulfill their dreams because they have sacrificed a lot for you And once you are grown up it must be your re-sponsibility to make them happy and to fulfill some of their dreams too Be truthful be honest and donrsquot lie to any-one
Special thanksI would like to thank almighty Allah my parents my friends my islanders Niya-ma management team because every-one has helped me a lot and encouraged me I would also like to thank the GM of Niyama Mr Dietmar Koegerl (DiDi) and my team at Niyama Without all of their support love and care I wouldnrsquot have been able to achieve whatever I have today Especially my parents whoever I am today is because of them
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Yardayrsquos ArtNAME
Ismail Yanim Abdulla
AGE18 yrs
ARTISTBUSINESS NAMEYardayrsquos Art
WHAT TYPE OF ART DO YOU DOIllustration Abstract art canvas painting doodle sketching portrait drawing
HOW DID YOU GET INTO THE ARTS AREAMy parents used to tell me that I always loved drawing and had to buy me a lot of drawing blocks
since I drew a lot Growing up I learnt a lot by doing researches and looking it to many artistsrsquo works Their work really encourage me to do drawing and stuff
WHAT ARE YOUR INSPIRATIONSEvery creative artwork was my inspiration I always want to do better than the ones I see It is some-
thing that really kept me going
HOW MUCH ARE COMMISSIONED WORKS FORIt depends upon the size and the effort put into the work so most of the time it varies For a normal
drawing is between 150-250rf and much more complex works are above 500Rf
PLANS FOR THE FUTUREI want to be a great artist in Maldives And I want feature in worldwide art exhibition
CUSTOMIZATION POSSIBLEYes I will do my very best to make it up to the expected level
HOW TO CONTACTYou can contact me through my phone +9609697986 or through email Ismailyanim12gmailcom
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKShttpswwwfacebookcomyardayart
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Be kind toone another by Yuna
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November 13 is World Kindness Day What do we really know about kind-ness We throw the word around just like the word love and soon it loses its meaning We think we are kind people but are we really Hateful has become the new cool The more you hate peo-ple the cooler you are and kindness has been taken as a sign of weakness
We treat people who are different in the most negative way possible we treat them worse than how we treat our enemies with no dignity as if they are the dust that is coating us so that if we remove them we might shine but do we not realize that our shine comes from within and by demeaning some-one elsersquos shine it doesnrsquot make us light up any brighter
A typical day in the life of a Maldivian We wake up too late run to our favou-rite place to get brunch or coffee How do we address the waiters Excuse Me are the two words we mercilessly throw around to get the attention of them and sometimes if we arenrsquot even feeling like they deserve two words itrsquos merely a flicker of the hand a syllable if we are feeling generous Where is the kindness we have to show to people who serve us Are they inferior to us If you think about it we are the inferior for we canrsquot even make our own food and we are slaves to coffee houses Yes sure thatrsquos the way the economy works but can you at least be a bit more well-man-nered
Next we run to work We bump into one or two people We blame them for run-ning into us If we bump into an expatri-ate then god save that person because we will make sure to demean and de-humanize them because obviously they are to blame For building our houses taking care of our children cleaning our streets making us food and for throwing our own waste How dare they come to this beautiful country and ruin it with their ugly faces their stupid language and their smell How dare they steal our jobs The jobs that we are too ashamed to do No I wonrsquot thank you for doing any of that but I will spit on your face because I bumped into you and because you exist you are the scum of the earth I am the mighty even though we are the same race and religion because my religion taught me that if I wear the hijab or share three pictures of duarsquos online Irsquom more pious than you and therefore I am given a free pass to publicly mock other people for their flaws
Islam is the religion of kindness We are supposed to treat people with respect with dignity no matter how they treat us because we are always to forgive others and to ask forgiveness ourselves We are taught that we are to be simple and to always appreciate the good things and to help those in need and be humble We were taught to treat people equally no matter what their religion or race or anything Where is our religion when we are shaming people Where is our religion when we are spitting or calling names at anyone who is differ-ent than us
When at work we talk about others behind their back We viber and laugh to ourselves and we never even think of how they would feel We curse away and spend too much time bullying the weaker ones We go to coffees and backbite even more We forget to say thank you once we are done We forget to open doors for others to wish them a good day or to even smile We harass a bunch of girls walking down the road we make fun of the niqabi calling her a ldquoninjardquo and then to make ourselves feel better we call ourselves moderate and we tell that those people in niqab steal or are probably a man under that
We procreate We donrsquot teach our children manners If something goes wrong we teach them to blame Blame teachers other students school the government Anyone but us Our chil-dren never learn to say thank you or please They arenrsquot shown the beauty of how a kind word could make some-onersquos day They are never taught to behave and to give without expecting We go on The life goes on By the end we are nothing but a speck of ungrate-ful dust wandering and by the time we want to say we are sorry itrsquos too late We are six feet under and our mouths can no longer utter the words we wish we could before We wanted to be kind but we waited too long
Start today to be kind to everyone you meet Start giving without expecting Smile more Be more thoughtful Love openly This world it doesnrsquot need any more guns or more arguments or more weapons It needs love Kindness Openness Togetherness Peace
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Diabetes is one of the most common conditions in the Maldives and I am pleased to note that most people are aware of it Therefore the aim of this article is to not only educate those who may not know but to clarify any doubts you may have had before and to en-hance your knowledge on the matter
Put simply Those with diabetes are people who are advised to not con-sume carbohydrate or sugar rich food because their body is unable to regu-late the level of glucose in the blood How is this caused
When sugary food are consumed and digested the level of glucose in the blood shoots up and must be brought back to normal This is done by storing the glucose in the body after converting it into another form known as glyco-gen The hormone responsible for this conversion is insulin The purpose of storing glucose is to make sure the body always has a backup supply for energy need there be a shortage of food (such as during fasting)
For people with diabetes this conver-sion is not able to happen This brings us to the two types of diabetes you may have heard of Diabetes type 1 and type 2 Some of these people do not produce insulin due to a defect in the gene that is responsible for it These people have Diabetes type 1 and since the influence is genetic this condition is mostly inherited They are also able to be diagnosed much earlier in life and need to have insulin injected into them on a regular basis However it only accounts for 10 of the diabetic cases worldwide while the rest has Diabetes type 2
People with diabetes type 2 do produce insulin but they either do not produce enough insulin or the insulin does not function The main reason identified is lack of physical activity obesity or weight gain Being overweight causes the body to release chemicals which destabilizes your metabolism which is a pathway for diabetes This means even if your parents are healthy due to bad habits in your lifestyle you could develop diabetes
In order to regulate the high levels of glucose the body tries to excrete the sugar out along with urine Therefore even if you eat enough the body feels starved as no glucose is stored so you develop a strong appetite but lose weight at the same time High levels of glucose can decrease the concen-tration of water in the blood This will cause water to move out of all cells to compensate for this so they dry up and stop functioning properly This can have severe side effects such as blurred vision confusion strokes and even comas This is why diabetes should be taken seriously
On the bright side diabetes is manage-able with changes in lifestyle However this requires you to be diagnosed as soon as possible Regular medical checkups is the safest way to ensure you are healthy and normal In addition to this reduce the risk of diabetes by proper balanced eating and regular exercising It is also important to have a healthy sleep pattern to keep you ener-gized so your metabolism is active
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DiabetesMellitus
Infirmitiesin Life
by Thihnaan
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Do you remember parents freaking out when their kid is caught smoking I do and it seems that most mothers and fathers do that
Smoking is bad both religiously and health wise Parents are right in con-demning their kids if they smoke and they have a right to do so Every parent should save their kids from any kind of harm
Unfortunately most parents do not understand or are ignorant about some other matters which should be given precedence over stopping their kids smoking or something similar For instance they wake you up for school even if by hitting but do not wake you up for Fajr prayers One has to wonder about this seriously flawed logic espe-cially since the consequences of miss-ing Fajr prayer are a thousand times more severe than skipping school
Not just the Fajr prayer but all the five daily prayers are one of the most seri-ous matters of our religion They are considered the pillar of Islam as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said ldquoThe head of the matter is Islam its pillar is prayer and its top is jihadrdquo But most of us are unable to grasp the significance of what this means Just like a build-ing cannot stand without its pillars to support it Islam cannot be established without the prayers Moreover some scholars are of the opinion that the one who neglects prayers becomes a kaafir who is beyond the fold of Islam This would mean very harsh consequences for such a person If we assume that this is correct then such a person will be treated how an apostate is to be treated in Islam Firstly he will be asked to repent and to start praying and he will be executed if he doesnrsquot Secondly he will not be buried in a
Muslim graveyard Thirdly he will be denied access to Makkah and al-Madhi-nah because disbelievers are not al-lowed entry to these two blessed cities Fourthly his marriage will be nullified and he will be divorced from his wife Fifthly no Muslim will inherit from his wealth when he dies (rather his wealth will be taken by the authorities (ie to the Muslim treasury)) nor will he inher-it from his Muslim family
But today it is among the things we have neglected most Perhaps that is because most of our minds are preoc-cupied with this world and we do not remember the afterlife at all If not why would anyone stress about their kids smoking and skipping school but does not have qualms about them missing prayers
Letrsquos let parents be for a minute and shoulder some responsibilities our-selves After all just like the parents are ordered to save themselves and their family from the Hellfire we ourselves are ordered to pray five times a day How many prayers do we pray every day Most of us do pray but hardly a day goes by without us missing a prayer or two
We work hard to get good grades and work for a better future for ourselves and our kids That is perfectly fine If by our hard work we achievemdashfor examplemdashworld peace that is going to benefit mankind perhaps for centuries But the harsh reality is that that too is going to end someday Unlike that and unlike the life of this world the Here-after is never going to end It is one the basic things of our belief Does it not make sense to work harder for that and be more careful about what harms our Hereafter more than we do now
Pri-ori-ties
by Mohamed Allam Naeem
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Another year fadesInto the tome of my dark past
Another tale to beginAnother chapter to scribble
The demon in me yearnsThe memories he wish to gain
Satisfied are you He asksThe sins you committed past year
Satisfied are you He asksThe wrath you brought past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe lsquothawabrsquo I earned past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe love I brought past year
Tell me boy He leans in closerWhat you lost past year
Tell me boy His face next to mineWhat you gained past year
A dream and a friend I lostFaith and trust in some too
A dream and a shot of confidence I gainedA ring to say I tied the knot too
by Naail
Past YearBloodwritings
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Switch to Atta FlourWhole wheat flour or most com-monly known as Atta flour is a special kind of flour which is shown to decline the rate of in-crease of blood sugar by 19 mak-ing it ideal for diabetic people
However though its time our society changed this point of view because Atta flour is not just for diabetic people With its truck load of nutritional benefits Atta flour should be preferred over normal flour any day for anybody
Letrsquos take a look at the top 7 rea-sons why you should switch to Atta flour
1 Atta flour contains some of the healthiest forms of carbs and pro-teins essential for your diet
2 It has been found that it helps to lower risk of a Developing metabolic disorders b Wheezing and asthmatic symptoms in young children c High cholesterol in blood d Breast cancer by 34 in women after menopause e Cardiovascular diseases f Alzheimerrsquos disease g Cancer
3 It helps to keep your body weight under control
4 Atta flour reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
5 Whole wheat flour is a source of insoluble fiber This fiber helps to prevent formation of any stones in your gallbladder
6 It acts as a laxative giving a solution to constipation
7 It contains vitamins that boost your immune system
by Thihnaan
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Yummy TalksCoconut Pancakes
by Munshi
Herersquos what yoursquoll need
- Makes around 8 pancakes -
bull 1 cup (150g) self-raising flourbull 14 cup (55g) caster sugarbull 12 teaspoon bicarbonate of sodabull 1 cup (250ml) milkbull 2 tbsp coconut oilbull 2 teaspoons white vinegarbull 1 teaspoon vanilla extractbull 1 cup coconut flakesbull Coconut oil extra to greasebull Mixed berries or chopped banana and walnuts to servebull Maple syrup to servebull Vanilla yoghurt to serve (optional)
Method
1 Combine the flour sugar and bicarbonate of soda in a medium bowl Make a well in the centre Pour the milk butter vinegar and vanilla into the well and whisk until smooth
2 Heat a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat Lightly brush with coconut oil to grease Pour a frac14-cupful of batter into the pan Cook for 1-2 minutes or until bubbles rise to the surface and the base is golden brown Use a spatula to turn and cook for a further 1-2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm Repeat with remaining batter
3 Place the pancakes on serving plates Top with mixed berries (or chopped banana) and walnuts and drizzle with maple syrup Serve immediately
Until next time M
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Visit the Yummy Talks Blog atyummytalkswordpresscomfor more recipes
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If yoursquore interested please leave us a messagefbcomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom
Are you interested in Photography
Perhaps a penchant for
Modeling
Maybe looking to advertiseTo the Youth
Itching to make your
Voice heard
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Thank you for readingSee you in February
PHOTO BY IMY
In the meantime find us atfbcomdhiyouthmovement
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Dhi Youth MovementYouth for Youth to empower and to lead
Dhi Youth Movement began in early 2012 as a small initiative by a few young inspired individuals in Malersquo with the vision to bring a positive change to society by empowering young people to actively contribute to society
Our group with a strong following on Facebook was used to mobilize volunteers for a flash freeze on 29th March 2012 and since then there has been no turning back
We officially got registered as an NGO on 12th of December 2012 as Dhivehi Youth Movement under the Associations and Societies Act of the Maldives (Act No 12003)
Any and all Maldivians between the age of 16 and 27 are welcome to join DYM And everyonersquos ideas and thoughts are welcome and appreciated
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Dearest Readers
A new year is a time of renewal A time for giving thanks for the past year and a time for resolving renewed determina-tion It is with this spirit of self improvement we bring to you this issue of DYMag
In the tempestuous storm that is life our tiny efforts to do something with what little we have is a laughable notion Today we see and hear atrocities of stomach churning nature belittled as everyday occurrences We are witness to so many wrongs that no one bats an eye anymore This practiced apathy has led us to turn a deaf ear to the pleas of a young child As a society we have a lot to answer for and even more to do
While not dismissing out of hand all the tireless hard work of the numerous NGOs institutions and agencies working to tackle the issue of domestic violence the situation that has played out before our eyes today clearly and irrefutably proves that the mechanisms and protocols in place are in need of dire review
We must change
Hoodh
Letter to the Readers
HOODH EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
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The DYMag Team
HoodhEditor-in-Chief
Hoodh is simultaneously rude charm-ing and arrogant His only redeeming quality is that he is proficient Relent-less in his pursuit of knowledge and impartial truth Self professedly classy amp stylish Unapologetically sapiosex-ual he enjoys the company of bright and attractive young ladies He is a basketball player a stargazer a gym rack a philosopher a librocubicularist but most of all a philomath amp mind of science
ImyDesign Director
Imy is just a dreaming believing pho-tographing graphic designing video gaming good food consuming tv series watching constantly ranting everyday guy Loves his friends and his family even more Often dreams of traveling the world someday due to suffering from a terminal case of wanderlust
ShahaContent DirectorShaha is a free spirit who enjoys classic literature tea and lots of milk good books and lots of sunshine She dreams of huge closets and making a mark in the world She believes in mismatching socks breaking stereotypes and hand-written letters
TobyPhotography Director
Toby is a hermit wandering through life loving the unconventional method of doing things He is a kind self taught and friendly soul Although he is left at a loss of words at times he attempts to speak through his own form of art At the end of the day therersquos nothing more he enjoys than some solitude in his coffee spot listening to some tunes with a smooth expresso feeling at home in the world
JinDeputy Content DirectorJin loves anything and everything fic-tion and is more of a comical character himself He is a sucker for creativity and has his own style of writing which makes the readers end up wanting more Jin is also one of those guys who loves to float on the sea staring at the sky when he is out of ideas and sit in parks and observe the world go around him
DhumMarketing Director
Dhum is known to be one of the smartest yet a gullible and a very innocent girl among her friends She approaches everyone with a warming and friendly gesture and her enthusiasm in everything she does reflects a bright future and successful future ahead of her
EDITORIAL
DESIGN
CONTENT
PHOTOGRAPHY
CONTENT
MARKETING
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dhumyahmediyashkyousaurus
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Yuna Shan Anees Nuha Allam NaeemBe kind to one another Born to Lose Coffee
RepublicKaylie The Epidemic of Back-
biting
The CONTRIBUTORS
DBlood Thihnan Munshi NaailPOET
WRITER WRITERPOET
WRITER CHEF STYLIST
WRITER WRITER
Bloodwritings Infirmities in Life Health Yummy Talks Nails with Naal
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EDITORrsquoS CHOICE
Whatrsquos the appeal of the caliphateBBC
Green tea ingredient may target protein to kill oral cancer cells MDCNEWSDAILY
New research reveals extreme oxygen loss in oceans during past climate changeTHE GUARDIAN
Google is making fake human skin totest its cancer-detecting nanoparticlesTHE VERGE
The Human Behind lsquoHumans of New YorkrsquoMASHABLE
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Regulars 02 Letter to Readers03 The DYMag Team04 The Contributors05 Editorrsquos Choice
Specials 17 Yousuf Thahseen25 Artsy People - Yardayrsquos Art
Fashion amp Beauty 15 Nails with Naal
Entertainment 07 Born to Lose - Short Story09 Kaylie - Long Story11 DYM Recommends13 On DYMagrsquos Radar
Columns 31 Infirmities in Life - Diabetus Mellitus32 Religion - Priorities33 Bloodwritings - Past Year44 Health - Food Facts 45 Yummy Talks - Banana Bread
Spots 29 Be kind to one another Lifestyle 34 Health - Switch to Atta Flour35 Yummy Talks - Coconut Pancakes Misc 37 Coffee Republic - Poem
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The CONTENTS
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Chet Fakerrsquos No Diggity played on my laptop The laptop was connected to a woofer system I had bought back when I had money to spend on such luxuries Fakerrsquos high voice and slow groove res-onated the acoustics amplified by how small the room was
It may have been the perfect ndash or at least perfectly adequate - soundtrack for what conspired there
Shena lifted her head from under the sheets She was completely naked As was I so I suppose it was a fair set of cir-cumstances She kissed me on the chest and then on the lips She bit my earlobes before sitting upright and letting the blanket droop to her waist her small breasts didnrsquot provide much resistance
She took out a Marlboro Red and stuck it in her mouth she fumbled for a lighter and I saved the day by handing her one Her small frame dipped into the mattress and while one of her hands was busy putting the cigarette to her mouth she fiddled around on the bed sheet with the other
Bornto Loseby Shan Anees
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There was something about her skinny body her cropped hair her wide blazing eyes the way she moved her fingers and her collarbones - so rigid and stubborn that you could knock someone dead with them - that made me want to jump her all over again Go for a round two or in the immortal words of every gentle-man ever lsquomake sweet love to herrsquo
She crawled towards me and placed her face right in front of mine She smelled of cigarettes with a hint of perfume ndash but it was strong and saccharin She looked at me through eyes that were dreamy and wanton
ldquoWhen you look into my eyes do you see a bad personrdquo she askedI had no idea how to even begin an-swering her question She was by social convention a bad person She had confessed her love and committed to an-other ndash a musician no less those voodoo masters of seduction ndash but here she was in bed with me Maybe she was lustful maybe she was confused or maybe she just wanted to hurt him It didnrsquot really matter People would still judge her con-demn her and label her as just another lsquocheating whorersquo
But people are rarely just lsquocheating whoresrsquo People are curious creatures who struggle to understand how the world works They fancy a lot of people at the same time They make commit-ments with a lot of conviction but only to have said conviction wane And they love too oftenndash they give their heart to some careless buffoon only for them to drop and shatter it - and no one really wants to clean up someone elsersquos mess
Shena was a small and gentle girl who feels like shersquos carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders Her boyfriend was addicted to every pleasure available to him and her mother is the benchmark for all neglectful mothers So maybe she just wanted me to lend her a helping hand
But she has also sat in front of me countless times smoking one cigarette after another without saying a word She is reticent and hard to figure out Maybe she was so consumed by guilt that she felt like her words count for nothing Maybe she just didnrsquot understand herself either and felt lost After all whatever cosmic reaction that caused her to exist hadnrsquot heard bothered with leaving an instruction manual She might have just wanted her boyfriend to hold on to her To believe that the kind of love they talk about in novels existed And screw-ing me was her way of asking him to hold on to her
She may not be a good person but she isnrsquot a bad person either Irsquove been haunted by the human condition long enough to empathize with her Her ac-tions were born of innocence and fuelled by confusion
And she was a woman the bane and blessing of my existence There was al-ways something about them About their smile curves hair laugh voice and lips Something about the way they talked or kept a secret I couldnrsquot help but fall head over heels in love them Women are to me the most magnificent creatures to ever grace the crust of this earth
Her stare continued But her eyes were now marred by delirium She had no-ticed my reluctance to answer
I slung my arm around her neck and pulled her face into mine I took her lips and kissed her I kissed her confusion her laughter her love her lust her fear and her hypocrisy I kissed her struggle her heartache her mortal flaws her lone-liness and her calluses I kissed every-thing she was is and ever will be
I kissed her until I was blind out of breath My kiss is her answer her re-demption her guarantee that someone will hold her close to his heart
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Kaylieby Nuha Nasheed
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 10
The days were passing by the way one would rifle through a particularly disin-teresting book or magazine He clung to his routine and so did she Simple Safe Boring They didnrsquot do anything adventurous after the day of the hike nor did they show any signs of not be-ing happy with this arrangement
After reading the same page blankly for the umpteenth time she threw her book down in frustration Nothing was being absorbed Biting her lip she checked her phone for new notifica-tions Texts voicemail anything But the screen was as blank as it had been for the past four hours What was she even waiting for Sighing she put the phone back down and blew an errant strand of hair off her forehead
Michael How had he suddenly got-ten under her skin this way It was as though he was the only thing she could focus on When had she waited to hear from him like this She hadnrsquot felt this way before had she Then again he hadnrsquot gone this long without constant-ly texting back and forth either
She sighed again feeling a headache bloom just behind her temples and picked her book back up
She sighed as she realised she still hadnrsquot gotten past the page she was already on Flinging the book down again she glanced at her phone Still silent The screen starkly blank But then what else had she been expecting Oh she knew what it was Michael His name strummed through her head like an endless refrain Usually hersquod have called or texted by now Shersquod gotten
used to talking to him every night and this awkward silence felt well awk-ward
Sighing again she picked up her book again Only to put it back down She tilted her head back and close her eyes She just couldnrsquot concentrate Her thoughts were a whirlwind and at the eye of the storm was Michael
She didnrsquot really need to talk to him really Right Tossing her hair back she looked at her phone again Not really no
She bit her lip reaching for the phone And yet
He looked down as he felt his chop-sticks scrape the bottom of the takeout container He laughed to himself as he realised the level of his absorption He hadnrsquot even noticed when hersquod finished eating his Chinese food It was good timing since his movie was nearly finished as it was Looking at the time he realised how much time had gone past Time hersquod usually have spent talking to Kaylie
Ah Kaylie As always his thoughts drift-ed back to her Judging by the time shersquod be lounging somewhere reading If there was anything that Kaylie loved more than tea it was reading
He frowned a little This was the first time in weeks that theyrsquod gone without one of their late nights conversations But then again he had said that he was going to give her space Well Hersquos said so to himself anyway
The radio silence tonight made sense Usually it was always him who initiated the conversation It wasnrsquot like Kaylie ever showed signs of being eager to talk unless hersquod said something Some-times he wondered just how hersquod fallen for this quiet closed off person While it wasnrsquot that they didnrsquot have long in-depth conversations It was just that he always emerged from them feel-ing like he didnrsquot know her any better than when hersquod started out There was something about her though The way she made herself her mind so un-touchable How she seemed so strong and yet at times so delicate And so breakable
The way shersquod always think for a few moments before she said anything And the way she looked when she laughed that made him remember just why he fell in love with this beautiful complicated soul It was a little sur-prising how shersquod changed nearly all his idealistic notions about love She was like a shifting storm Fierce and unfathomable Unaware of the havoc she caused while just living her life as it came to her naturally
All the same maybe some things should just be declared just be de-clared a lost cause and be better left alone Especially given the betrayed way shersquod looked at him the other night
Sighing hersquod just gotten up from his chair when his phone lit up
ldquoHirdquo
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DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 11
DYMRECOMMENDSBOOKS All the Bright Places by Jennifer NivenTwo destructive people who cannot be anymore opposite meets each other and itrsquos unclear who saved who but as far as teenage life goes this intense novel is a must-read for any YA fan Theodore and Violet will make you pine for a life that could be yours if you only tried Rating 45
The Girl on the Train by Paula HawkinsHawkins debut psychological thriller will forever change the way you look at other peoplersquos lives Get ready to take a trip on the train with Rachel through a mundane life that one day changes into a chaos of cracking down every-thing she knew to be true Rating 35
The Secret Wisdom of the Earth by Christo-pher ScottonA novel about the importance of a single small element will have you wonder what the earth really has to offer Go on an emotional journey to the depths of the wood with 14 year old Kevin and his friend Buzz as they discover the secrets of the Earth Rating 45
MOVIES SPARE PARTSFour students win a robotics competition by using very few resources This film takes us to their journey and how they defeated the competing schools and groups while struggling with bigger personal and sociocultural prob-lems Rating 35
mortdecaiBased on the book by Kyril Bonfiglioli the movie follows the life of a man who must race against time and an array of characters including angry Rus-sians the British MI5 his wife and more to recover a stolen painting Follow along in this fun and incredible journey with Johnny Depp in the titular role Rating 45
Project AlmanacA group of friends builds a time machine to undo past mistakes and as they get greedy there are several consequences that will change the course of time for all of them Release Date 30 January 2015
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 12
MUSIC Blackheart by Dawn RichardElectronic music sees a great future with people like Dawn on the list This album is filled with brilliant tunes ranging from Calypso to the titular Black-heart The music gets darker as you progress but the emotions are so strong it will make you fully concentrate on the song and her voice Rating 35
MY GARDEN BY KAT DAHLIAMove over Nicki and Iggy because Katrsquos got the groove and beats We love this girl and her honest lyrics her style She brings into the scene a raw hon-esty singing songs about things that are true and heart-breaking reminding us to connect to the deepest parts of or soul Wersquove got Walk on Water on repeat Rating 35
TITLE by Meghan TrainorThe singer of All About that Bass comes with her debut album full of catchy songs that will take a permanent place in your head We are loving her colourful spirit and her fun lyrics Our favourites include 3am Title and Dear Future Husband Rating 45
TV SERIES MAN SEEKING WOMANThis show might seem a bit off for some people but I found it to be rather clever It basically depicts an exageration of what dating and society these days feel like I mean who hasnrsquot felt like a genius after getting a number of a girlguy heshe likes right Rating 35
12 MONKEYSThe present is 2043 and a deadly plague has wiped out more than 7 billion people Humanityrsquos only hope left is James Cole a time traveller who now has to follow vague leads back into a time and place in the past in order to change history and remake the future Definitely the best SyFy show in ages Rating 45
MARCO POLOThis adventure epic follows the famous explorer Marco Polo who because of his fatherrsquos need to trade in the silk route ends up serving as a consultant to Kublai Khan the Emperor of Mongolia The writing acting and charac-ters are top notch but heads up on the NSFW-ness Rating 55
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 13
OnDYMagrsquosRadar
Suneetharsquos Award This January Suneetha who is the self-pro-claimed 1 Fan of Priyanka Chopra was given an Award by Ms Chopra herself for the con-tribution We love how she kept going strong despite all the haters and her being noticed by Senpai
The Tourist ArrivalCountdown The skies lit up with the fireworks and music boomed out of the speakers on the new years eve and on the 8th of January when major icons of the entertainment world appeared on the stages of Maldives People moved to the beat and into the Galolhu Stadium with hands in the air and waving their glowsticks
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 14
Dhivehi Artists United A page that we love who posts art of all kinds that needs to be appreciated Pages like this give out art community the much needed ex-posure and tries to show the work of not only the professionals but artists of all kind and craft wwwfbcomDhivehiArtistsUnited MESA GAMFEST 2015
MESA kicked off their (hopefully annual) Gamefest af-ter a 3 year break with a bang The usuals like Need for Speed Most Wanted (classic) and CS (GO) were there but for the first time we saw a lot more focus on con-sole gamers than before CoD (AW) FIFA 15 Tekken Tag Tournament 2 and DOTA 2 were among the other games that were played in the tournament
Male Water Crisis On 4th December 2014 a dam-age to the panel boards due to a fire at MWSC lead to the Male Wa-ter Crisis At the crisis Water was donated to Maldives by numer-ous countries which was then distributed by MNDF Red cres-cent and other various organiza-tions While the whole govern-ment tries their best to avert the crisis our volunteers spend days in the distribution points assist-ing the MNDF and Red Crescent to distribute water to the citi-zens An honorable mention to Kickstart for their awesome app which located water distribution centers at the crisis
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Ombreacute Nails
by Naal photography by Nawaf
NAILS WITH NAAL
SEPTMEBER 2014 DYMAG 15
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Collection of your favourite colours- dif-ferent shades of similar colours would be perfect + white polish base coat and top coat Make up sponge - I use triangular spong-es If you cut up kitchen sponges that should work fine as well
1 Apply your base coat- let it dry 2 Apply 2 coats of your white polish- let it dry 3 (I didnrsquot do this step) tape your fingers around your nails for easy clean up be-cause this can get a bit messy (remove tape when completely dry) 4 Get your sponge stripe on your colours in multiple coats ( you can use other de-signs- not just stripes- it can be horizontal or vertical- whatever you like) 5 Sponge on the polishes - 2-5 taps then let it dry Re-apply polish on sponge and repeat for a more vibrant look 6 Clean up around your cuticles with your polish remover and a thin brush 7 Apply your top coat for long lasting and shiny finish Enjoy your ombreacute nails Naal
Check out Naalrsquos blog atCOLOURSPLOSIONBLOGSPOTCOM
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Dhi Youth MagazineYOUTH OF THE YEAR 2014
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PHOTOGRAPHY Imy Niyama ldquoSNAPrdquo Photo Studio INTERVIEW Jin
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Tell us a little bit about yourselfMy name is Yoosuf Thahseen Ahmed I was born in D kudahuvadhoo I have three siblings which I am the eldest of Did my Orsquolevels at the island Complet-ed my Arsquolevels at CHSE and decided to work in the health sector But I didnrsquot get chance to pursue the field so changed to tourism
How was your childhood likeI am the eldest in my family I had a sibling when I was 10 years old My parents loved me a lot when I was lit-tle they provided me everything I ever wished for We used to live in our grandfathers house until my parents managed to build a house of their own The support I get from my parents ha-venrsquot changed a bit Considering then the island has developed a lot now Developed in the sense the thought process of people and the infrastruc-ture mainly Actually Kudahavadhoo is the market hub of the area They are building an airport right now actually
What was your childhood dreamThe biggest dream as a child was to be-come the president of Maldives I saw when he visited the island or wherev-er he went there are crowds of people who came and met him and I thought it was a good way to serve the nation at that time
How did you become a butlerWhen I worked in the health sector there were no resorts near our island And at the time Niyama resort was opened some people in the executive ranks from Niyama came to interview the local people And since I saw no pro-gression in the health sector for me I went to the interview And at the inter-view there were people from the senior management team and what they did washelliphellip When I went there I did not ap-ply for a specific post So what they did was they grouped us and asked these four or five groups to stack the materials they provided to the groups up to make the tallest structure And the team I led got to make the tallest structure And since I led the team they congratulated me and said I did well At the interview they told me that they were checking skills like teamwork and whatnot They offered me whichever job I pleased And since I was new to the tourism industry I told them I have no idea which job to select So they asked me what kind of job interested me I replied saying that if I can serve guests that would be fine And they said that they will give me a good job but didnrsquot tell me what kind of job it was After a month later they call me and inform me that I have been selected as an ldquoassistant thankururdquo At that point of time I had no idea that the job description was assistant butler So I asked them what kind of job it is They told me that I have to assist guests and related work like that A month later when I went to sign the contract I asked them what it was again And this time
they told me that the job was being an assistant butler And that was the first time I heard of the word too Butler So I asked them what that was They told me that butlers are people who serves the guests I googled about it and asked a friend what a butler was And this friend of mine told me that itrsquos the mod-ern day servitude Modern slavery After a lot of research I found out that but-lers are people who provides services in big households and luxury hotels After I went to resort I underwent a lot of training in the first five to six months After that I started my work I wanted to become a butler because I wanted to help other people and thatrsquos the main reason why I enrolled in the health field The only difference now is that before I used to work in a hospital and now I work at hospitality Actually at first I was an assistant butler and then I was promoted to a butler With the help of my parents and the hotel management I got a lot of support from them and I wanted to work hard gain more experi-ence and training and as someone who is new to this field I wanted to learn more and give a better service Actual-ly I wanted to be the best butler at that time too
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What is a normal butler routine likeWe would start our duty at 9 in the morning if there is no arrival or depar-ture There would be arrivals or depar-tures at dawn some days around 5 in the morning or 7 There is always a start time There is no end time though we get breaks from time to time Basically a 24 hour job A 24 hour on call job I have to be at a state where I could attend to any needs of a guest at any time There are no specifics in the job If the need presents itself I have to become a wait-er a housekeeper The important part is at the end of the day you need to fulfill the needs of the guest Because we have to take care of all the responsibilities for the guest Coordinating is the only thing I have to do physically There is a direct contact between the guest and the but-ler And the butler has to coordinate for example when they go for tea notify the housekeeping to clean their room ready the tables for the guest before they go to have the breakfast and so on Guests are given a mobile phone from which they could call the butler directly
Hollywood or BollywoodHollywood I like all kind of movies and especially the action movies and also the romantic ones and historical ones too My favorite movie is The Count of Monte Cristo
Can you tell us your incident with the Arabs What ran through your mind when they asked to name anything you wantThe Arabs stayed at Niyama for a week Three people came on a chartered private jet and they stayed at the high category rooms there And I handled them They said they donrsquot care about the money and all they cared about is getting what they want done when they want it Everything So I was always on standby and at the end of the stay they told me that they really liked my service and so they would like to do something in return I told them I did not want any-thing and they asked me which island I was from I told them that there is a small island nearby D Kudahuvadhoo They asked me to take them to the island so I took them there When we went the island council welcomed them warm-ly They visited the institutions there hospitals schools pre-schools all the government institutes and asked if we needed anything and they will provide it And the amounts heads of the insti-tutions proposed were given to them If I was to be honest I actually did not want anything I have almost everything which I want so I donrsquot want more than what I have I think I am very happy with everything I have Even if someone of-fers me money the same rule will apply Actually the service which I provide to the guests is not about money or ex-pecting something in return It is just to make their holiday special and happy
What do you think is the key element to become successfulFirst you have to dream And you have to be very passionate about it Actually being passionate about it is the most important thing Without being passion-ate you cant achieve anything You can work hard but if you are not passionate you cant make things perfect You need to work hard We need to dream and be passionate
Would you consider yourself as some-one who works hard or works smartI see myself as someone who works smart I want to work like that Anyone can work hard but not everyone can work smart The important part here is that if you work smart you can save time and sometimes it becomes ineffi-cient when you work hard Our manage-ment advises the employees not to work hard Donrsquot work hard Work smart And provide the best for the guest
What are your plans for the futureI have many dreams Right now Irsquom focusing to work better I also have a dream of going for higher education And I got the opportunity for that too But the thing is the hotel which im working right now Niyama we are opening the extension part next month and we are trying to be the number one hotel in Maldives Insha Allah we will be-come the best Thatrsquos my biggest dream Working hard with the team to make our hotel the number one destination in the coming days
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How would you describe Maldives to a touristI will be describing Maldives as a par-adise as well known for This is the most peaceful place on the planet In Maldives we donrsquot have much natural resources but we have beautiful cor-al reefs beaches and beautiful islands The people here are very kind to each other and we all welcome to the guests In ancient times we always welcome the guests to our islands warmly and we always try to fulfill their needs and it becomes our pleasure to serve them Everybody will be treating a guest like a friend here A close friend or relative
Message for the readersI would advise all the youth to dream to study gain experience and serve the nation The most important thing is to respect people Especially parents Par-ents plus the elderly We need to respect each other and keep away from doing bad things Always listen to your mom and dad Love them care for them and try to fulfill their dreams because they have sacrificed a lot for you And once you are grown up it must be your re-sponsibility to make them happy and to fulfill some of their dreams too Be truthful be honest and donrsquot lie to any-one
Special thanksI would like to thank almighty Allah my parents my friends my islanders Niya-ma management team because every-one has helped me a lot and encouraged me I would also like to thank the GM of Niyama Mr Dietmar Koegerl (DiDi) and my team at Niyama Without all of their support love and care I wouldnrsquot have been able to achieve whatever I have today Especially my parents whoever I am today is because of them
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Yardayrsquos ArtNAME
Ismail Yanim Abdulla
AGE18 yrs
ARTISTBUSINESS NAMEYardayrsquos Art
WHAT TYPE OF ART DO YOU DOIllustration Abstract art canvas painting doodle sketching portrait drawing
HOW DID YOU GET INTO THE ARTS AREAMy parents used to tell me that I always loved drawing and had to buy me a lot of drawing blocks
since I drew a lot Growing up I learnt a lot by doing researches and looking it to many artistsrsquo works Their work really encourage me to do drawing and stuff
WHAT ARE YOUR INSPIRATIONSEvery creative artwork was my inspiration I always want to do better than the ones I see It is some-
thing that really kept me going
HOW MUCH ARE COMMISSIONED WORKS FORIt depends upon the size and the effort put into the work so most of the time it varies For a normal
drawing is between 150-250rf and much more complex works are above 500Rf
PLANS FOR THE FUTUREI want to be a great artist in Maldives And I want feature in worldwide art exhibition
CUSTOMIZATION POSSIBLEYes I will do my very best to make it up to the expected level
HOW TO CONTACTYou can contact me through my phone +9609697986 or through email Ismailyanim12gmailcom
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKShttpswwwfacebookcomyardayart
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Be kind toone another by Yuna
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November 13 is World Kindness Day What do we really know about kind-ness We throw the word around just like the word love and soon it loses its meaning We think we are kind people but are we really Hateful has become the new cool The more you hate peo-ple the cooler you are and kindness has been taken as a sign of weakness
We treat people who are different in the most negative way possible we treat them worse than how we treat our enemies with no dignity as if they are the dust that is coating us so that if we remove them we might shine but do we not realize that our shine comes from within and by demeaning some-one elsersquos shine it doesnrsquot make us light up any brighter
A typical day in the life of a Maldivian We wake up too late run to our favou-rite place to get brunch or coffee How do we address the waiters Excuse Me are the two words we mercilessly throw around to get the attention of them and sometimes if we arenrsquot even feeling like they deserve two words itrsquos merely a flicker of the hand a syllable if we are feeling generous Where is the kindness we have to show to people who serve us Are they inferior to us If you think about it we are the inferior for we canrsquot even make our own food and we are slaves to coffee houses Yes sure thatrsquos the way the economy works but can you at least be a bit more well-man-nered
Next we run to work We bump into one or two people We blame them for run-ning into us If we bump into an expatri-ate then god save that person because we will make sure to demean and de-humanize them because obviously they are to blame For building our houses taking care of our children cleaning our streets making us food and for throwing our own waste How dare they come to this beautiful country and ruin it with their ugly faces their stupid language and their smell How dare they steal our jobs The jobs that we are too ashamed to do No I wonrsquot thank you for doing any of that but I will spit on your face because I bumped into you and because you exist you are the scum of the earth I am the mighty even though we are the same race and religion because my religion taught me that if I wear the hijab or share three pictures of duarsquos online Irsquom more pious than you and therefore I am given a free pass to publicly mock other people for their flaws
Islam is the religion of kindness We are supposed to treat people with respect with dignity no matter how they treat us because we are always to forgive others and to ask forgiveness ourselves We are taught that we are to be simple and to always appreciate the good things and to help those in need and be humble We were taught to treat people equally no matter what their religion or race or anything Where is our religion when we are shaming people Where is our religion when we are spitting or calling names at anyone who is differ-ent than us
When at work we talk about others behind their back We viber and laugh to ourselves and we never even think of how they would feel We curse away and spend too much time bullying the weaker ones We go to coffees and backbite even more We forget to say thank you once we are done We forget to open doors for others to wish them a good day or to even smile We harass a bunch of girls walking down the road we make fun of the niqabi calling her a ldquoninjardquo and then to make ourselves feel better we call ourselves moderate and we tell that those people in niqab steal or are probably a man under that
We procreate We donrsquot teach our children manners If something goes wrong we teach them to blame Blame teachers other students school the government Anyone but us Our chil-dren never learn to say thank you or please They arenrsquot shown the beauty of how a kind word could make some-onersquos day They are never taught to behave and to give without expecting We go on The life goes on By the end we are nothing but a speck of ungrate-ful dust wandering and by the time we want to say we are sorry itrsquos too late We are six feet under and our mouths can no longer utter the words we wish we could before We wanted to be kind but we waited too long
Start today to be kind to everyone you meet Start giving without expecting Smile more Be more thoughtful Love openly This world it doesnrsquot need any more guns or more arguments or more weapons It needs love Kindness Openness Togetherness Peace
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Diabetes is one of the most common conditions in the Maldives and I am pleased to note that most people are aware of it Therefore the aim of this article is to not only educate those who may not know but to clarify any doubts you may have had before and to en-hance your knowledge on the matter
Put simply Those with diabetes are people who are advised to not con-sume carbohydrate or sugar rich food because their body is unable to regu-late the level of glucose in the blood How is this caused
When sugary food are consumed and digested the level of glucose in the blood shoots up and must be brought back to normal This is done by storing the glucose in the body after converting it into another form known as glyco-gen The hormone responsible for this conversion is insulin The purpose of storing glucose is to make sure the body always has a backup supply for energy need there be a shortage of food (such as during fasting)
For people with diabetes this conver-sion is not able to happen This brings us to the two types of diabetes you may have heard of Diabetes type 1 and type 2 Some of these people do not produce insulin due to a defect in the gene that is responsible for it These people have Diabetes type 1 and since the influence is genetic this condition is mostly inherited They are also able to be diagnosed much earlier in life and need to have insulin injected into them on a regular basis However it only accounts for 10 of the diabetic cases worldwide while the rest has Diabetes type 2
People with diabetes type 2 do produce insulin but they either do not produce enough insulin or the insulin does not function The main reason identified is lack of physical activity obesity or weight gain Being overweight causes the body to release chemicals which destabilizes your metabolism which is a pathway for diabetes This means even if your parents are healthy due to bad habits in your lifestyle you could develop diabetes
In order to regulate the high levels of glucose the body tries to excrete the sugar out along with urine Therefore even if you eat enough the body feels starved as no glucose is stored so you develop a strong appetite but lose weight at the same time High levels of glucose can decrease the concen-tration of water in the blood This will cause water to move out of all cells to compensate for this so they dry up and stop functioning properly This can have severe side effects such as blurred vision confusion strokes and even comas This is why diabetes should be taken seriously
On the bright side diabetes is manage-able with changes in lifestyle However this requires you to be diagnosed as soon as possible Regular medical checkups is the safest way to ensure you are healthy and normal In addition to this reduce the risk of diabetes by proper balanced eating and regular exercising It is also important to have a healthy sleep pattern to keep you ener-gized so your metabolism is active
image doctorndtvcom doctorpulseco
DiabetesMellitus
Infirmitiesin Life
by Thihnaan
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Do you remember parents freaking out when their kid is caught smoking I do and it seems that most mothers and fathers do that
Smoking is bad both religiously and health wise Parents are right in con-demning their kids if they smoke and they have a right to do so Every parent should save their kids from any kind of harm
Unfortunately most parents do not understand or are ignorant about some other matters which should be given precedence over stopping their kids smoking or something similar For instance they wake you up for school even if by hitting but do not wake you up for Fajr prayers One has to wonder about this seriously flawed logic espe-cially since the consequences of miss-ing Fajr prayer are a thousand times more severe than skipping school
Not just the Fajr prayer but all the five daily prayers are one of the most seri-ous matters of our religion They are considered the pillar of Islam as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said ldquoThe head of the matter is Islam its pillar is prayer and its top is jihadrdquo But most of us are unable to grasp the significance of what this means Just like a build-ing cannot stand without its pillars to support it Islam cannot be established without the prayers Moreover some scholars are of the opinion that the one who neglects prayers becomes a kaafir who is beyond the fold of Islam This would mean very harsh consequences for such a person If we assume that this is correct then such a person will be treated how an apostate is to be treated in Islam Firstly he will be asked to repent and to start praying and he will be executed if he doesnrsquot Secondly he will not be buried in a
Muslim graveyard Thirdly he will be denied access to Makkah and al-Madhi-nah because disbelievers are not al-lowed entry to these two blessed cities Fourthly his marriage will be nullified and he will be divorced from his wife Fifthly no Muslim will inherit from his wealth when he dies (rather his wealth will be taken by the authorities (ie to the Muslim treasury)) nor will he inher-it from his Muslim family
But today it is among the things we have neglected most Perhaps that is because most of our minds are preoc-cupied with this world and we do not remember the afterlife at all If not why would anyone stress about their kids smoking and skipping school but does not have qualms about them missing prayers
Letrsquos let parents be for a minute and shoulder some responsibilities our-selves After all just like the parents are ordered to save themselves and their family from the Hellfire we ourselves are ordered to pray five times a day How many prayers do we pray every day Most of us do pray but hardly a day goes by without us missing a prayer or two
We work hard to get good grades and work for a better future for ourselves and our kids That is perfectly fine If by our hard work we achievemdashfor examplemdashworld peace that is going to benefit mankind perhaps for centuries But the harsh reality is that that too is going to end someday Unlike that and unlike the life of this world the Here-after is never going to end It is one the basic things of our belief Does it not make sense to work harder for that and be more careful about what harms our Hereafter more than we do now
Pri-ori-ties
by Mohamed Allam Naeem
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Another year fadesInto the tome of my dark past
Another tale to beginAnother chapter to scribble
The demon in me yearnsThe memories he wish to gain
Satisfied are you He asksThe sins you committed past year
Satisfied are you He asksThe wrath you brought past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe lsquothawabrsquo I earned past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe love I brought past year
Tell me boy He leans in closerWhat you lost past year
Tell me boy His face next to mineWhat you gained past year
A dream and a friend I lostFaith and trust in some too
A dream and a shot of confidence I gainedA ring to say I tied the knot too
by Naail
Past YearBloodwritings
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Switch to Atta FlourWhole wheat flour or most com-monly known as Atta flour is a special kind of flour which is shown to decline the rate of in-crease of blood sugar by 19 mak-ing it ideal for diabetic people
However though its time our society changed this point of view because Atta flour is not just for diabetic people With its truck load of nutritional benefits Atta flour should be preferred over normal flour any day for anybody
Letrsquos take a look at the top 7 rea-sons why you should switch to Atta flour
1 Atta flour contains some of the healthiest forms of carbs and pro-teins essential for your diet
2 It has been found that it helps to lower risk of a Developing metabolic disorders b Wheezing and asthmatic symptoms in young children c High cholesterol in blood d Breast cancer by 34 in women after menopause e Cardiovascular diseases f Alzheimerrsquos disease g Cancer
3 It helps to keep your body weight under control
4 Atta flour reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
5 Whole wheat flour is a source of insoluble fiber This fiber helps to prevent formation of any stones in your gallbladder
6 It acts as a laxative giving a solution to constipation
7 It contains vitamins that boost your immune system
by Thihnaan
image tradeindiacom
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Yummy TalksCoconut Pancakes
by Munshi
Herersquos what yoursquoll need
- Makes around 8 pancakes -
bull 1 cup (150g) self-raising flourbull 14 cup (55g) caster sugarbull 12 teaspoon bicarbonate of sodabull 1 cup (250ml) milkbull 2 tbsp coconut oilbull 2 teaspoons white vinegarbull 1 teaspoon vanilla extractbull 1 cup coconut flakesbull Coconut oil extra to greasebull Mixed berries or chopped banana and walnuts to servebull Maple syrup to servebull Vanilla yoghurt to serve (optional)
Method
1 Combine the flour sugar and bicarbonate of soda in a medium bowl Make a well in the centre Pour the milk butter vinegar and vanilla into the well and whisk until smooth
2 Heat a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat Lightly brush with coconut oil to grease Pour a frac14-cupful of batter into the pan Cook for 1-2 minutes or until bubbles rise to the surface and the base is golden brown Use a spatula to turn and cook for a further 1-2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm Repeat with remaining batter
3 Place the pancakes on serving plates Top with mixed berries (or chopped banana) and walnuts and drizzle with maple syrup Serve immediately
Until next time M
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Visit the Yummy Talks Blog atyummytalkswordpresscomfor more recipes
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Dearest Readers
A new year is a time of renewal A time for giving thanks for the past year and a time for resolving renewed determina-tion It is with this spirit of self improvement we bring to you this issue of DYMag
In the tempestuous storm that is life our tiny efforts to do something with what little we have is a laughable notion Today we see and hear atrocities of stomach churning nature belittled as everyday occurrences We are witness to so many wrongs that no one bats an eye anymore This practiced apathy has led us to turn a deaf ear to the pleas of a young child As a society we have a lot to answer for and even more to do
While not dismissing out of hand all the tireless hard work of the numerous NGOs institutions and agencies working to tackle the issue of domestic violence the situation that has played out before our eyes today clearly and irrefutably proves that the mechanisms and protocols in place are in need of dire review
We must change
Hoodh
Letter to the Readers
HOODH EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
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The DYMag Team
HoodhEditor-in-Chief
Hoodh is simultaneously rude charm-ing and arrogant His only redeeming quality is that he is proficient Relent-less in his pursuit of knowledge and impartial truth Self professedly classy amp stylish Unapologetically sapiosex-ual he enjoys the company of bright and attractive young ladies He is a basketball player a stargazer a gym rack a philosopher a librocubicularist but most of all a philomath amp mind of science
ImyDesign Director
Imy is just a dreaming believing pho-tographing graphic designing video gaming good food consuming tv series watching constantly ranting everyday guy Loves his friends and his family even more Often dreams of traveling the world someday due to suffering from a terminal case of wanderlust
ShahaContent DirectorShaha is a free spirit who enjoys classic literature tea and lots of milk good books and lots of sunshine She dreams of huge closets and making a mark in the world She believes in mismatching socks breaking stereotypes and hand-written letters
TobyPhotography Director
Toby is a hermit wandering through life loving the unconventional method of doing things He is a kind self taught and friendly soul Although he is left at a loss of words at times he attempts to speak through his own form of art At the end of the day therersquos nothing more he enjoys than some solitude in his coffee spot listening to some tunes with a smooth expresso feeling at home in the world
JinDeputy Content DirectorJin loves anything and everything fic-tion and is more of a comical character himself He is a sucker for creativity and has his own style of writing which makes the readers end up wanting more Jin is also one of those guys who loves to float on the sea staring at the sky when he is out of ideas and sit in parks and observe the world go around him
DhumMarketing Director
Dhum is known to be one of the smartest yet a gullible and a very innocent girl among her friends She approaches everyone with a warming and friendly gesture and her enthusiasm in everything she does reflects a bright future and successful future ahead of her
EDITORIAL
DESIGN
CONTENT
PHOTOGRAPHY
CONTENT
MARKETING
m_hoodh heyshaha anmjin
dhumyahmediyashkyousaurus
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Yuna Shan Anees Nuha Allam NaeemBe kind to one another Born to Lose Coffee
RepublicKaylie The Epidemic of Back-
biting
The CONTRIBUTORS
DBlood Thihnan Munshi NaailPOET
WRITER WRITERPOET
WRITER CHEF STYLIST
WRITER WRITER
Bloodwritings Infirmities in Life Health Yummy Talks Nails with Naal
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EDITORrsquoS CHOICE
Whatrsquos the appeal of the caliphateBBC
Green tea ingredient may target protein to kill oral cancer cells MDCNEWSDAILY
New research reveals extreme oxygen loss in oceans during past climate changeTHE GUARDIAN
Google is making fake human skin totest its cancer-detecting nanoparticlesTHE VERGE
The Human Behind lsquoHumans of New YorkrsquoMASHABLE
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Regulars 02 Letter to Readers03 The DYMag Team04 The Contributors05 Editorrsquos Choice
Specials 17 Yousuf Thahseen25 Artsy People - Yardayrsquos Art
Fashion amp Beauty 15 Nails with Naal
Entertainment 07 Born to Lose - Short Story09 Kaylie - Long Story11 DYM Recommends13 On DYMagrsquos Radar
Columns 31 Infirmities in Life - Diabetus Mellitus32 Religion - Priorities33 Bloodwritings - Past Year44 Health - Food Facts 45 Yummy Talks - Banana Bread
Spots 29 Be kind to one another Lifestyle 34 Health - Switch to Atta Flour35 Yummy Talks - Coconut Pancakes Misc 37 Coffee Republic - Poem
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p25
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The CONTENTS
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Chet Fakerrsquos No Diggity played on my laptop The laptop was connected to a woofer system I had bought back when I had money to spend on such luxuries Fakerrsquos high voice and slow groove res-onated the acoustics amplified by how small the room was
It may have been the perfect ndash or at least perfectly adequate - soundtrack for what conspired there
Shena lifted her head from under the sheets She was completely naked As was I so I suppose it was a fair set of cir-cumstances She kissed me on the chest and then on the lips She bit my earlobes before sitting upright and letting the blanket droop to her waist her small breasts didnrsquot provide much resistance
She took out a Marlboro Red and stuck it in her mouth she fumbled for a lighter and I saved the day by handing her one Her small frame dipped into the mattress and while one of her hands was busy putting the cigarette to her mouth she fiddled around on the bed sheet with the other
Bornto Loseby Shan Anees
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There was something about her skinny body her cropped hair her wide blazing eyes the way she moved her fingers and her collarbones - so rigid and stubborn that you could knock someone dead with them - that made me want to jump her all over again Go for a round two or in the immortal words of every gentle-man ever lsquomake sweet love to herrsquo
She crawled towards me and placed her face right in front of mine She smelled of cigarettes with a hint of perfume ndash but it was strong and saccharin She looked at me through eyes that were dreamy and wanton
ldquoWhen you look into my eyes do you see a bad personrdquo she askedI had no idea how to even begin an-swering her question She was by social convention a bad person She had confessed her love and committed to an-other ndash a musician no less those voodoo masters of seduction ndash but here she was in bed with me Maybe she was lustful maybe she was confused or maybe she just wanted to hurt him It didnrsquot really matter People would still judge her con-demn her and label her as just another lsquocheating whorersquo
But people are rarely just lsquocheating whoresrsquo People are curious creatures who struggle to understand how the world works They fancy a lot of people at the same time They make commit-ments with a lot of conviction but only to have said conviction wane And they love too oftenndash they give their heart to some careless buffoon only for them to drop and shatter it - and no one really wants to clean up someone elsersquos mess
Shena was a small and gentle girl who feels like shersquos carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders Her boyfriend was addicted to every pleasure available to him and her mother is the benchmark for all neglectful mothers So maybe she just wanted me to lend her a helping hand
But she has also sat in front of me countless times smoking one cigarette after another without saying a word She is reticent and hard to figure out Maybe she was so consumed by guilt that she felt like her words count for nothing Maybe she just didnrsquot understand herself either and felt lost After all whatever cosmic reaction that caused her to exist hadnrsquot heard bothered with leaving an instruction manual She might have just wanted her boyfriend to hold on to her To believe that the kind of love they talk about in novels existed And screw-ing me was her way of asking him to hold on to her
She may not be a good person but she isnrsquot a bad person either Irsquove been haunted by the human condition long enough to empathize with her Her ac-tions were born of innocence and fuelled by confusion
And she was a woman the bane and blessing of my existence There was al-ways something about them About their smile curves hair laugh voice and lips Something about the way they talked or kept a secret I couldnrsquot help but fall head over heels in love them Women are to me the most magnificent creatures to ever grace the crust of this earth
Her stare continued But her eyes were now marred by delirium She had no-ticed my reluctance to answer
I slung my arm around her neck and pulled her face into mine I took her lips and kissed her I kissed her confusion her laughter her love her lust her fear and her hypocrisy I kissed her struggle her heartache her mortal flaws her lone-liness and her calluses I kissed every-thing she was is and ever will be
I kissed her until I was blind out of breath My kiss is her answer her re-demption her guarantee that someone will hold her close to his heart
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Kaylieby Nuha Nasheed
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The days were passing by the way one would rifle through a particularly disin-teresting book or magazine He clung to his routine and so did she Simple Safe Boring They didnrsquot do anything adventurous after the day of the hike nor did they show any signs of not be-ing happy with this arrangement
After reading the same page blankly for the umpteenth time she threw her book down in frustration Nothing was being absorbed Biting her lip she checked her phone for new notifica-tions Texts voicemail anything But the screen was as blank as it had been for the past four hours What was she even waiting for Sighing she put the phone back down and blew an errant strand of hair off her forehead
Michael How had he suddenly got-ten under her skin this way It was as though he was the only thing she could focus on When had she waited to hear from him like this She hadnrsquot felt this way before had she Then again he hadnrsquot gone this long without constant-ly texting back and forth either
She sighed again feeling a headache bloom just behind her temples and picked her book back up
She sighed as she realised she still hadnrsquot gotten past the page she was already on Flinging the book down again she glanced at her phone Still silent The screen starkly blank But then what else had she been expecting Oh she knew what it was Michael His name strummed through her head like an endless refrain Usually hersquod have called or texted by now Shersquod gotten
used to talking to him every night and this awkward silence felt well awk-ward
Sighing again she picked up her book again Only to put it back down She tilted her head back and close her eyes She just couldnrsquot concentrate Her thoughts were a whirlwind and at the eye of the storm was Michael
She didnrsquot really need to talk to him really Right Tossing her hair back she looked at her phone again Not really no
She bit her lip reaching for the phone And yet
He looked down as he felt his chop-sticks scrape the bottom of the takeout container He laughed to himself as he realised the level of his absorption He hadnrsquot even noticed when hersquod finished eating his Chinese food It was good timing since his movie was nearly finished as it was Looking at the time he realised how much time had gone past Time hersquod usually have spent talking to Kaylie
Ah Kaylie As always his thoughts drift-ed back to her Judging by the time shersquod be lounging somewhere reading If there was anything that Kaylie loved more than tea it was reading
He frowned a little This was the first time in weeks that theyrsquod gone without one of their late nights conversations But then again he had said that he was going to give her space Well Hersquos said so to himself anyway
The radio silence tonight made sense Usually it was always him who initiated the conversation It wasnrsquot like Kaylie ever showed signs of being eager to talk unless hersquod said something Some-times he wondered just how hersquod fallen for this quiet closed off person While it wasnrsquot that they didnrsquot have long in-depth conversations It was just that he always emerged from them feel-ing like he didnrsquot know her any better than when hersquod started out There was something about her though The way she made herself her mind so un-touchable How she seemed so strong and yet at times so delicate And so breakable
The way shersquod always think for a few moments before she said anything And the way she looked when she laughed that made him remember just why he fell in love with this beautiful complicated soul It was a little sur-prising how shersquod changed nearly all his idealistic notions about love She was like a shifting storm Fierce and unfathomable Unaware of the havoc she caused while just living her life as it came to her naturally
All the same maybe some things should just be declared just be de-clared a lost cause and be better left alone Especially given the betrayed way shersquod looked at him the other night
Sighing hersquod just gotten up from his chair when his phone lit up
ldquoHirdquo
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DYMRECOMMENDSBOOKS All the Bright Places by Jennifer NivenTwo destructive people who cannot be anymore opposite meets each other and itrsquos unclear who saved who but as far as teenage life goes this intense novel is a must-read for any YA fan Theodore and Violet will make you pine for a life that could be yours if you only tried Rating 45
The Girl on the Train by Paula HawkinsHawkins debut psychological thriller will forever change the way you look at other peoplersquos lives Get ready to take a trip on the train with Rachel through a mundane life that one day changes into a chaos of cracking down every-thing she knew to be true Rating 35
The Secret Wisdom of the Earth by Christo-pher ScottonA novel about the importance of a single small element will have you wonder what the earth really has to offer Go on an emotional journey to the depths of the wood with 14 year old Kevin and his friend Buzz as they discover the secrets of the Earth Rating 45
MOVIES SPARE PARTSFour students win a robotics competition by using very few resources This film takes us to their journey and how they defeated the competing schools and groups while struggling with bigger personal and sociocultural prob-lems Rating 35
mortdecaiBased on the book by Kyril Bonfiglioli the movie follows the life of a man who must race against time and an array of characters including angry Rus-sians the British MI5 his wife and more to recover a stolen painting Follow along in this fun and incredible journey with Johnny Depp in the titular role Rating 45
Project AlmanacA group of friends builds a time machine to undo past mistakes and as they get greedy there are several consequences that will change the course of time for all of them Release Date 30 January 2015
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MUSIC Blackheart by Dawn RichardElectronic music sees a great future with people like Dawn on the list This album is filled with brilliant tunes ranging from Calypso to the titular Black-heart The music gets darker as you progress but the emotions are so strong it will make you fully concentrate on the song and her voice Rating 35
MY GARDEN BY KAT DAHLIAMove over Nicki and Iggy because Katrsquos got the groove and beats We love this girl and her honest lyrics her style She brings into the scene a raw hon-esty singing songs about things that are true and heart-breaking reminding us to connect to the deepest parts of or soul Wersquove got Walk on Water on repeat Rating 35
TITLE by Meghan TrainorThe singer of All About that Bass comes with her debut album full of catchy songs that will take a permanent place in your head We are loving her colourful spirit and her fun lyrics Our favourites include 3am Title and Dear Future Husband Rating 45
TV SERIES MAN SEEKING WOMANThis show might seem a bit off for some people but I found it to be rather clever It basically depicts an exageration of what dating and society these days feel like I mean who hasnrsquot felt like a genius after getting a number of a girlguy heshe likes right Rating 35
12 MONKEYSThe present is 2043 and a deadly plague has wiped out more than 7 billion people Humanityrsquos only hope left is James Cole a time traveller who now has to follow vague leads back into a time and place in the past in order to change history and remake the future Definitely the best SyFy show in ages Rating 45
MARCO POLOThis adventure epic follows the famous explorer Marco Polo who because of his fatherrsquos need to trade in the silk route ends up serving as a consultant to Kublai Khan the Emperor of Mongolia The writing acting and charac-ters are top notch but heads up on the NSFW-ness Rating 55
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OnDYMagrsquosRadar
Suneetharsquos Award This January Suneetha who is the self-pro-claimed 1 Fan of Priyanka Chopra was given an Award by Ms Chopra herself for the con-tribution We love how she kept going strong despite all the haters and her being noticed by Senpai
The Tourist ArrivalCountdown The skies lit up with the fireworks and music boomed out of the speakers on the new years eve and on the 8th of January when major icons of the entertainment world appeared on the stages of Maldives People moved to the beat and into the Galolhu Stadium with hands in the air and waving their glowsticks
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Dhivehi Artists United A page that we love who posts art of all kinds that needs to be appreciated Pages like this give out art community the much needed ex-posure and tries to show the work of not only the professionals but artists of all kind and craft wwwfbcomDhivehiArtistsUnited MESA GAMFEST 2015
MESA kicked off their (hopefully annual) Gamefest af-ter a 3 year break with a bang The usuals like Need for Speed Most Wanted (classic) and CS (GO) were there but for the first time we saw a lot more focus on con-sole gamers than before CoD (AW) FIFA 15 Tekken Tag Tournament 2 and DOTA 2 were among the other games that were played in the tournament
Male Water Crisis On 4th December 2014 a dam-age to the panel boards due to a fire at MWSC lead to the Male Wa-ter Crisis At the crisis Water was donated to Maldives by numer-ous countries which was then distributed by MNDF Red cres-cent and other various organiza-tions While the whole govern-ment tries their best to avert the crisis our volunteers spend days in the distribution points assist-ing the MNDF and Red Crescent to distribute water to the citi-zens An honorable mention to Kickstart for their awesome app which located water distribution centers at the crisis
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Ombreacute Nails
by Naal photography by Nawaf
NAILS WITH NAAL
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Collection of your favourite colours- dif-ferent shades of similar colours would be perfect + white polish base coat and top coat Make up sponge - I use triangular spong-es If you cut up kitchen sponges that should work fine as well
1 Apply your base coat- let it dry 2 Apply 2 coats of your white polish- let it dry 3 (I didnrsquot do this step) tape your fingers around your nails for easy clean up be-cause this can get a bit messy (remove tape when completely dry) 4 Get your sponge stripe on your colours in multiple coats ( you can use other de-signs- not just stripes- it can be horizontal or vertical- whatever you like) 5 Sponge on the polishes - 2-5 taps then let it dry Re-apply polish on sponge and repeat for a more vibrant look 6 Clean up around your cuticles with your polish remover and a thin brush 7 Apply your top coat for long lasting and shiny finish Enjoy your ombreacute nails Naal
Check out Naalrsquos blog atCOLOURSPLOSIONBLOGSPOTCOM
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Dhi Youth MagazineYOUTH OF THE YEAR 2014
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PHOTOGRAPHY Imy Niyama ldquoSNAPrdquo Photo Studio INTERVIEW Jin
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Tell us a little bit about yourselfMy name is Yoosuf Thahseen Ahmed I was born in D kudahuvadhoo I have three siblings which I am the eldest of Did my Orsquolevels at the island Complet-ed my Arsquolevels at CHSE and decided to work in the health sector But I didnrsquot get chance to pursue the field so changed to tourism
How was your childhood likeI am the eldest in my family I had a sibling when I was 10 years old My parents loved me a lot when I was lit-tle they provided me everything I ever wished for We used to live in our grandfathers house until my parents managed to build a house of their own The support I get from my parents ha-venrsquot changed a bit Considering then the island has developed a lot now Developed in the sense the thought process of people and the infrastruc-ture mainly Actually Kudahavadhoo is the market hub of the area They are building an airport right now actually
What was your childhood dreamThe biggest dream as a child was to be-come the president of Maldives I saw when he visited the island or wherev-er he went there are crowds of people who came and met him and I thought it was a good way to serve the nation at that time
How did you become a butlerWhen I worked in the health sector there were no resorts near our island And at the time Niyama resort was opened some people in the executive ranks from Niyama came to interview the local people And since I saw no pro-gression in the health sector for me I went to the interview And at the inter-view there were people from the senior management team and what they did washelliphellip When I went there I did not ap-ply for a specific post So what they did was they grouped us and asked these four or five groups to stack the materials they provided to the groups up to make the tallest structure And the team I led got to make the tallest structure And since I led the team they congratulated me and said I did well At the interview they told me that they were checking skills like teamwork and whatnot They offered me whichever job I pleased And since I was new to the tourism industry I told them I have no idea which job to select So they asked me what kind of job interested me I replied saying that if I can serve guests that would be fine And they said that they will give me a good job but didnrsquot tell me what kind of job it was After a month later they call me and inform me that I have been selected as an ldquoassistant thankururdquo At that point of time I had no idea that the job description was assistant butler So I asked them what kind of job it is They told me that I have to assist guests and related work like that A month later when I went to sign the contract I asked them what it was again And this time
they told me that the job was being an assistant butler And that was the first time I heard of the word too Butler So I asked them what that was They told me that butlers are people who serves the guests I googled about it and asked a friend what a butler was And this friend of mine told me that itrsquos the mod-ern day servitude Modern slavery After a lot of research I found out that but-lers are people who provides services in big households and luxury hotels After I went to resort I underwent a lot of training in the first five to six months After that I started my work I wanted to become a butler because I wanted to help other people and thatrsquos the main reason why I enrolled in the health field The only difference now is that before I used to work in a hospital and now I work at hospitality Actually at first I was an assistant butler and then I was promoted to a butler With the help of my parents and the hotel management I got a lot of support from them and I wanted to work hard gain more experi-ence and training and as someone who is new to this field I wanted to learn more and give a better service Actual-ly I wanted to be the best butler at that time too
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What is a normal butler routine likeWe would start our duty at 9 in the morning if there is no arrival or depar-ture There would be arrivals or depar-tures at dawn some days around 5 in the morning or 7 There is always a start time There is no end time though we get breaks from time to time Basically a 24 hour job A 24 hour on call job I have to be at a state where I could attend to any needs of a guest at any time There are no specifics in the job If the need presents itself I have to become a wait-er a housekeeper The important part is at the end of the day you need to fulfill the needs of the guest Because we have to take care of all the responsibilities for the guest Coordinating is the only thing I have to do physically There is a direct contact between the guest and the but-ler And the butler has to coordinate for example when they go for tea notify the housekeeping to clean their room ready the tables for the guest before they go to have the breakfast and so on Guests are given a mobile phone from which they could call the butler directly
Hollywood or BollywoodHollywood I like all kind of movies and especially the action movies and also the romantic ones and historical ones too My favorite movie is The Count of Monte Cristo
Can you tell us your incident with the Arabs What ran through your mind when they asked to name anything you wantThe Arabs stayed at Niyama for a week Three people came on a chartered private jet and they stayed at the high category rooms there And I handled them They said they donrsquot care about the money and all they cared about is getting what they want done when they want it Everything So I was always on standby and at the end of the stay they told me that they really liked my service and so they would like to do something in return I told them I did not want any-thing and they asked me which island I was from I told them that there is a small island nearby D Kudahuvadhoo They asked me to take them to the island so I took them there When we went the island council welcomed them warm-ly They visited the institutions there hospitals schools pre-schools all the government institutes and asked if we needed anything and they will provide it And the amounts heads of the insti-tutions proposed were given to them If I was to be honest I actually did not want anything I have almost everything which I want so I donrsquot want more than what I have I think I am very happy with everything I have Even if someone of-fers me money the same rule will apply Actually the service which I provide to the guests is not about money or ex-pecting something in return It is just to make their holiday special and happy
What do you think is the key element to become successfulFirst you have to dream And you have to be very passionate about it Actually being passionate about it is the most important thing Without being passion-ate you cant achieve anything You can work hard but if you are not passionate you cant make things perfect You need to work hard We need to dream and be passionate
Would you consider yourself as some-one who works hard or works smartI see myself as someone who works smart I want to work like that Anyone can work hard but not everyone can work smart The important part here is that if you work smart you can save time and sometimes it becomes ineffi-cient when you work hard Our manage-ment advises the employees not to work hard Donrsquot work hard Work smart And provide the best for the guest
What are your plans for the futureI have many dreams Right now Irsquom focusing to work better I also have a dream of going for higher education And I got the opportunity for that too But the thing is the hotel which im working right now Niyama we are opening the extension part next month and we are trying to be the number one hotel in Maldives Insha Allah we will be-come the best Thatrsquos my biggest dream Working hard with the team to make our hotel the number one destination in the coming days
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How would you describe Maldives to a touristI will be describing Maldives as a par-adise as well known for This is the most peaceful place on the planet In Maldives we donrsquot have much natural resources but we have beautiful cor-al reefs beaches and beautiful islands The people here are very kind to each other and we all welcome to the guests In ancient times we always welcome the guests to our islands warmly and we always try to fulfill their needs and it becomes our pleasure to serve them Everybody will be treating a guest like a friend here A close friend or relative
Message for the readersI would advise all the youth to dream to study gain experience and serve the nation The most important thing is to respect people Especially parents Par-ents plus the elderly We need to respect each other and keep away from doing bad things Always listen to your mom and dad Love them care for them and try to fulfill their dreams because they have sacrificed a lot for you And once you are grown up it must be your re-sponsibility to make them happy and to fulfill some of their dreams too Be truthful be honest and donrsquot lie to any-one
Special thanksI would like to thank almighty Allah my parents my friends my islanders Niya-ma management team because every-one has helped me a lot and encouraged me I would also like to thank the GM of Niyama Mr Dietmar Koegerl (DiDi) and my team at Niyama Without all of their support love and care I wouldnrsquot have been able to achieve whatever I have today Especially my parents whoever I am today is because of them
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Yardayrsquos ArtNAME
Ismail Yanim Abdulla
AGE18 yrs
ARTISTBUSINESS NAMEYardayrsquos Art
WHAT TYPE OF ART DO YOU DOIllustration Abstract art canvas painting doodle sketching portrait drawing
HOW DID YOU GET INTO THE ARTS AREAMy parents used to tell me that I always loved drawing and had to buy me a lot of drawing blocks
since I drew a lot Growing up I learnt a lot by doing researches and looking it to many artistsrsquo works Their work really encourage me to do drawing and stuff
WHAT ARE YOUR INSPIRATIONSEvery creative artwork was my inspiration I always want to do better than the ones I see It is some-
thing that really kept me going
HOW MUCH ARE COMMISSIONED WORKS FORIt depends upon the size and the effort put into the work so most of the time it varies For a normal
drawing is between 150-250rf and much more complex works are above 500Rf
PLANS FOR THE FUTUREI want to be a great artist in Maldives And I want feature in worldwide art exhibition
CUSTOMIZATION POSSIBLEYes I will do my very best to make it up to the expected level
HOW TO CONTACTYou can contact me through my phone +9609697986 or through email Ismailyanim12gmailcom
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKShttpswwwfacebookcomyardayart
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Be kind toone another by Yuna
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November 13 is World Kindness Day What do we really know about kind-ness We throw the word around just like the word love and soon it loses its meaning We think we are kind people but are we really Hateful has become the new cool The more you hate peo-ple the cooler you are and kindness has been taken as a sign of weakness
We treat people who are different in the most negative way possible we treat them worse than how we treat our enemies with no dignity as if they are the dust that is coating us so that if we remove them we might shine but do we not realize that our shine comes from within and by demeaning some-one elsersquos shine it doesnrsquot make us light up any brighter
A typical day in the life of a Maldivian We wake up too late run to our favou-rite place to get brunch or coffee How do we address the waiters Excuse Me are the two words we mercilessly throw around to get the attention of them and sometimes if we arenrsquot even feeling like they deserve two words itrsquos merely a flicker of the hand a syllable if we are feeling generous Where is the kindness we have to show to people who serve us Are they inferior to us If you think about it we are the inferior for we canrsquot even make our own food and we are slaves to coffee houses Yes sure thatrsquos the way the economy works but can you at least be a bit more well-man-nered
Next we run to work We bump into one or two people We blame them for run-ning into us If we bump into an expatri-ate then god save that person because we will make sure to demean and de-humanize them because obviously they are to blame For building our houses taking care of our children cleaning our streets making us food and for throwing our own waste How dare they come to this beautiful country and ruin it with their ugly faces their stupid language and their smell How dare they steal our jobs The jobs that we are too ashamed to do No I wonrsquot thank you for doing any of that but I will spit on your face because I bumped into you and because you exist you are the scum of the earth I am the mighty even though we are the same race and religion because my religion taught me that if I wear the hijab or share three pictures of duarsquos online Irsquom more pious than you and therefore I am given a free pass to publicly mock other people for their flaws
Islam is the religion of kindness We are supposed to treat people with respect with dignity no matter how they treat us because we are always to forgive others and to ask forgiveness ourselves We are taught that we are to be simple and to always appreciate the good things and to help those in need and be humble We were taught to treat people equally no matter what their religion or race or anything Where is our religion when we are shaming people Where is our religion when we are spitting or calling names at anyone who is differ-ent than us
When at work we talk about others behind their back We viber and laugh to ourselves and we never even think of how they would feel We curse away and spend too much time bullying the weaker ones We go to coffees and backbite even more We forget to say thank you once we are done We forget to open doors for others to wish them a good day or to even smile We harass a bunch of girls walking down the road we make fun of the niqabi calling her a ldquoninjardquo and then to make ourselves feel better we call ourselves moderate and we tell that those people in niqab steal or are probably a man under that
We procreate We donrsquot teach our children manners If something goes wrong we teach them to blame Blame teachers other students school the government Anyone but us Our chil-dren never learn to say thank you or please They arenrsquot shown the beauty of how a kind word could make some-onersquos day They are never taught to behave and to give without expecting We go on The life goes on By the end we are nothing but a speck of ungrate-ful dust wandering and by the time we want to say we are sorry itrsquos too late We are six feet under and our mouths can no longer utter the words we wish we could before We wanted to be kind but we waited too long
Start today to be kind to everyone you meet Start giving without expecting Smile more Be more thoughtful Love openly This world it doesnrsquot need any more guns or more arguments or more weapons It needs love Kindness Openness Togetherness Peace
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Diabetes is one of the most common conditions in the Maldives and I am pleased to note that most people are aware of it Therefore the aim of this article is to not only educate those who may not know but to clarify any doubts you may have had before and to en-hance your knowledge on the matter
Put simply Those with diabetes are people who are advised to not con-sume carbohydrate or sugar rich food because their body is unable to regu-late the level of glucose in the blood How is this caused
When sugary food are consumed and digested the level of glucose in the blood shoots up and must be brought back to normal This is done by storing the glucose in the body after converting it into another form known as glyco-gen The hormone responsible for this conversion is insulin The purpose of storing glucose is to make sure the body always has a backup supply for energy need there be a shortage of food (such as during fasting)
For people with diabetes this conver-sion is not able to happen This brings us to the two types of diabetes you may have heard of Diabetes type 1 and type 2 Some of these people do not produce insulin due to a defect in the gene that is responsible for it These people have Diabetes type 1 and since the influence is genetic this condition is mostly inherited They are also able to be diagnosed much earlier in life and need to have insulin injected into them on a regular basis However it only accounts for 10 of the diabetic cases worldwide while the rest has Diabetes type 2
People with diabetes type 2 do produce insulin but they either do not produce enough insulin or the insulin does not function The main reason identified is lack of physical activity obesity or weight gain Being overweight causes the body to release chemicals which destabilizes your metabolism which is a pathway for diabetes This means even if your parents are healthy due to bad habits in your lifestyle you could develop diabetes
In order to regulate the high levels of glucose the body tries to excrete the sugar out along with urine Therefore even if you eat enough the body feels starved as no glucose is stored so you develop a strong appetite but lose weight at the same time High levels of glucose can decrease the concen-tration of water in the blood This will cause water to move out of all cells to compensate for this so they dry up and stop functioning properly This can have severe side effects such as blurred vision confusion strokes and even comas This is why diabetes should be taken seriously
On the bright side diabetes is manage-able with changes in lifestyle However this requires you to be diagnosed as soon as possible Regular medical checkups is the safest way to ensure you are healthy and normal In addition to this reduce the risk of diabetes by proper balanced eating and regular exercising It is also important to have a healthy sleep pattern to keep you ener-gized so your metabolism is active
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DiabetesMellitus
Infirmitiesin Life
by Thihnaan
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Do you remember parents freaking out when their kid is caught smoking I do and it seems that most mothers and fathers do that
Smoking is bad both religiously and health wise Parents are right in con-demning their kids if they smoke and they have a right to do so Every parent should save their kids from any kind of harm
Unfortunately most parents do not understand or are ignorant about some other matters which should be given precedence over stopping their kids smoking or something similar For instance they wake you up for school even if by hitting but do not wake you up for Fajr prayers One has to wonder about this seriously flawed logic espe-cially since the consequences of miss-ing Fajr prayer are a thousand times more severe than skipping school
Not just the Fajr prayer but all the five daily prayers are one of the most seri-ous matters of our religion They are considered the pillar of Islam as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said ldquoThe head of the matter is Islam its pillar is prayer and its top is jihadrdquo But most of us are unable to grasp the significance of what this means Just like a build-ing cannot stand without its pillars to support it Islam cannot be established without the prayers Moreover some scholars are of the opinion that the one who neglects prayers becomes a kaafir who is beyond the fold of Islam This would mean very harsh consequences for such a person If we assume that this is correct then such a person will be treated how an apostate is to be treated in Islam Firstly he will be asked to repent and to start praying and he will be executed if he doesnrsquot Secondly he will not be buried in a
Muslim graveyard Thirdly he will be denied access to Makkah and al-Madhi-nah because disbelievers are not al-lowed entry to these two blessed cities Fourthly his marriage will be nullified and he will be divorced from his wife Fifthly no Muslim will inherit from his wealth when he dies (rather his wealth will be taken by the authorities (ie to the Muslim treasury)) nor will he inher-it from his Muslim family
But today it is among the things we have neglected most Perhaps that is because most of our minds are preoc-cupied with this world and we do not remember the afterlife at all If not why would anyone stress about their kids smoking and skipping school but does not have qualms about them missing prayers
Letrsquos let parents be for a minute and shoulder some responsibilities our-selves After all just like the parents are ordered to save themselves and their family from the Hellfire we ourselves are ordered to pray five times a day How many prayers do we pray every day Most of us do pray but hardly a day goes by without us missing a prayer or two
We work hard to get good grades and work for a better future for ourselves and our kids That is perfectly fine If by our hard work we achievemdashfor examplemdashworld peace that is going to benefit mankind perhaps for centuries But the harsh reality is that that too is going to end someday Unlike that and unlike the life of this world the Here-after is never going to end It is one the basic things of our belief Does it not make sense to work harder for that and be more careful about what harms our Hereafter more than we do now
Pri-ori-ties
by Mohamed Allam Naeem
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Another year fadesInto the tome of my dark past
Another tale to beginAnother chapter to scribble
The demon in me yearnsThe memories he wish to gain
Satisfied are you He asksThe sins you committed past year
Satisfied are you He asksThe wrath you brought past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe lsquothawabrsquo I earned past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe love I brought past year
Tell me boy He leans in closerWhat you lost past year
Tell me boy His face next to mineWhat you gained past year
A dream and a friend I lostFaith and trust in some too
A dream and a shot of confidence I gainedA ring to say I tied the knot too
by Naail
Past YearBloodwritings
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Switch to Atta FlourWhole wheat flour or most com-monly known as Atta flour is a special kind of flour which is shown to decline the rate of in-crease of blood sugar by 19 mak-ing it ideal for diabetic people
However though its time our society changed this point of view because Atta flour is not just for diabetic people With its truck load of nutritional benefits Atta flour should be preferred over normal flour any day for anybody
Letrsquos take a look at the top 7 rea-sons why you should switch to Atta flour
1 Atta flour contains some of the healthiest forms of carbs and pro-teins essential for your diet
2 It has been found that it helps to lower risk of a Developing metabolic disorders b Wheezing and asthmatic symptoms in young children c High cholesterol in blood d Breast cancer by 34 in women after menopause e Cardiovascular diseases f Alzheimerrsquos disease g Cancer
3 It helps to keep your body weight under control
4 Atta flour reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
5 Whole wheat flour is a source of insoluble fiber This fiber helps to prevent formation of any stones in your gallbladder
6 It acts as a laxative giving a solution to constipation
7 It contains vitamins that boost your immune system
by Thihnaan
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Yummy TalksCoconut Pancakes
by Munshi
Herersquos what yoursquoll need
- Makes around 8 pancakes -
bull 1 cup (150g) self-raising flourbull 14 cup (55g) caster sugarbull 12 teaspoon bicarbonate of sodabull 1 cup (250ml) milkbull 2 tbsp coconut oilbull 2 teaspoons white vinegarbull 1 teaspoon vanilla extractbull 1 cup coconut flakesbull Coconut oil extra to greasebull Mixed berries or chopped banana and walnuts to servebull Maple syrup to servebull Vanilla yoghurt to serve (optional)
Method
1 Combine the flour sugar and bicarbonate of soda in a medium bowl Make a well in the centre Pour the milk butter vinegar and vanilla into the well and whisk until smooth
2 Heat a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat Lightly brush with coconut oil to grease Pour a frac14-cupful of batter into the pan Cook for 1-2 minutes or until bubbles rise to the surface and the base is golden brown Use a spatula to turn and cook for a further 1-2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm Repeat with remaining batter
3 Place the pancakes on serving plates Top with mixed berries (or chopped banana) and walnuts and drizzle with maple syrup Serve immediately
Until next time M
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Visit the Yummy Talks Blog atyummytalkswordpresscomfor more recipes
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The DYMag Team
HoodhEditor-in-Chief
Hoodh is simultaneously rude charm-ing and arrogant His only redeeming quality is that he is proficient Relent-less in his pursuit of knowledge and impartial truth Self professedly classy amp stylish Unapologetically sapiosex-ual he enjoys the company of bright and attractive young ladies He is a basketball player a stargazer a gym rack a philosopher a librocubicularist but most of all a philomath amp mind of science
ImyDesign Director
Imy is just a dreaming believing pho-tographing graphic designing video gaming good food consuming tv series watching constantly ranting everyday guy Loves his friends and his family even more Often dreams of traveling the world someday due to suffering from a terminal case of wanderlust
ShahaContent DirectorShaha is a free spirit who enjoys classic literature tea and lots of milk good books and lots of sunshine She dreams of huge closets and making a mark in the world She believes in mismatching socks breaking stereotypes and hand-written letters
TobyPhotography Director
Toby is a hermit wandering through life loving the unconventional method of doing things He is a kind self taught and friendly soul Although he is left at a loss of words at times he attempts to speak through his own form of art At the end of the day therersquos nothing more he enjoys than some solitude in his coffee spot listening to some tunes with a smooth expresso feeling at home in the world
JinDeputy Content DirectorJin loves anything and everything fic-tion and is more of a comical character himself He is a sucker for creativity and has his own style of writing which makes the readers end up wanting more Jin is also one of those guys who loves to float on the sea staring at the sky when he is out of ideas and sit in parks and observe the world go around him
DhumMarketing Director
Dhum is known to be one of the smartest yet a gullible and a very innocent girl among her friends She approaches everyone with a warming and friendly gesture and her enthusiasm in everything she does reflects a bright future and successful future ahead of her
EDITORIAL
DESIGN
CONTENT
PHOTOGRAPHY
CONTENT
MARKETING
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Yuna Shan Anees Nuha Allam NaeemBe kind to one another Born to Lose Coffee
RepublicKaylie The Epidemic of Back-
biting
The CONTRIBUTORS
DBlood Thihnan Munshi NaailPOET
WRITER WRITERPOET
WRITER CHEF STYLIST
WRITER WRITER
Bloodwritings Infirmities in Life Health Yummy Talks Nails with Naal
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EDITORrsquoS CHOICE
Whatrsquos the appeal of the caliphateBBC
Green tea ingredient may target protein to kill oral cancer cells MDCNEWSDAILY
New research reveals extreme oxygen loss in oceans during past climate changeTHE GUARDIAN
Google is making fake human skin totest its cancer-detecting nanoparticlesTHE VERGE
The Human Behind lsquoHumans of New YorkrsquoMASHABLE
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Regulars 02 Letter to Readers03 The DYMag Team04 The Contributors05 Editorrsquos Choice
Specials 17 Yousuf Thahseen25 Artsy People - Yardayrsquos Art
Fashion amp Beauty 15 Nails with Naal
Entertainment 07 Born to Lose - Short Story09 Kaylie - Long Story11 DYM Recommends13 On DYMagrsquos Radar
Columns 31 Infirmities in Life - Diabetus Mellitus32 Religion - Priorities33 Bloodwritings - Past Year44 Health - Food Facts 45 Yummy Talks - Banana Bread
Spots 29 Be kind to one another Lifestyle 34 Health - Switch to Atta Flour35 Yummy Talks - Coconut Pancakes Misc 37 Coffee Republic - Poem
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The CONTENTS
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Chet Fakerrsquos No Diggity played on my laptop The laptop was connected to a woofer system I had bought back when I had money to spend on such luxuries Fakerrsquos high voice and slow groove res-onated the acoustics amplified by how small the room was
It may have been the perfect ndash or at least perfectly adequate - soundtrack for what conspired there
Shena lifted her head from under the sheets She was completely naked As was I so I suppose it was a fair set of cir-cumstances She kissed me on the chest and then on the lips She bit my earlobes before sitting upright and letting the blanket droop to her waist her small breasts didnrsquot provide much resistance
She took out a Marlboro Red and stuck it in her mouth she fumbled for a lighter and I saved the day by handing her one Her small frame dipped into the mattress and while one of her hands was busy putting the cigarette to her mouth she fiddled around on the bed sheet with the other
Bornto Loseby Shan Anees
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There was something about her skinny body her cropped hair her wide blazing eyes the way she moved her fingers and her collarbones - so rigid and stubborn that you could knock someone dead with them - that made me want to jump her all over again Go for a round two or in the immortal words of every gentle-man ever lsquomake sweet love to herrsquo
She crawled towards me and placed her face right in front of mine She smelled of cigarettes with a hint of perfume ndash but it was strong and saccharin She looked at me through eyes that were dreamy and wanton
ldquoWhen you look into my eyes do you see a bad personrdquo she askedI had no idea how to even begin an-swering her question She was by social convention a bad person She had confessed her love and committed to an-other ndash a musician no less those voodoo masters of seduction ndash but here she was in bed with me Maybe she was lustful maybe she was confused or maybe she just wanted to hurt him It didnrsquot really matter People would still judge her con-demn her and label her as just another lsquocheating whorersquo
But people are rarely just lsquocheating whoresrsquo People are curious creatures who struggle to understand how the world works They fancy a lot of people at the same time They make commit-ments with a lot of conviction but only to have said conviction wane And they love too oftenndash they give their heart to some careless buffoon only for them to drop and shatter it - and no one really wants to clean up someone elsersquos mess
Shena was a small and gentle girl who feels like shersquos carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders Her boyfriend was addicted to every pleasure available to him and her mother is the benchmark for all neglectful mothers So maybe she just wanted me to lend her a helping hand
But she has also sat in front of me countless times smoking one cigarette after another without saying a word She is reticent and hard to figure out Maybe she was so consumed by guilt that she felt like her words count for nothing Maybe she just didnrsquot understand herself either and felt lost After all whatever cosmic reaction that caused her to exist hadnrsquot heard bothered with leaving an instruction manual She might have just wanted her boyfriend to hold on to her To believe that the kind of love they talk about in novels existed And screw-ing me was her way of asking him to hold on to her
She may not be a good person but she isnrsquot a bad person either Irsquove been haunted by the human condition long enough to empathize with her Her ac-tions were born of innocence and fuelled by confusion
And she was a woman the bane and blessing of my existence There was al-ways something about them About their smile curves hair laugh voice and lips Something about the way they talked or kept a secret I couldnrsquot help but fall head over heels in love them Women are to me the most magnificent creatures to ever grace the crust of this earth
Her stare continued But her eyes were now marred by delirium She had no-ticed my reluctance to answer
I slung my arm around her neck and pulled her face into mine I took her lips and kissed her I kissed her confusion her laughter her love her lust her fear and her hypocrisy I kissed her struggle her heartache her mortal flaws her lone-liness and her calluses I kissed every-thing she was is and ever will be
I kissed her until I was blind out of breath My kiss is her answer her re-demption her guarantee that someone will hold her close to his heart
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Kaylieby Nuha Nasheed
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The days were passing by the way one would rifle through a particularly disin-teresting book or magazine He clung to his routine and so did she Simple Safe Boring They didnrsquot do anything adventurous after the day of the hike nor did they show any signs of not be-ing happy with this arrangement
After reading the same page blankly for the umpteenth time she threw her book down in frustration Nothing was being absorbed Biting her lip she checked her phone for new notifica-tions Texts voicemail anything But the screen was as blank as it had been for the past four hours What was she even waiting for Sighing she put the phone back down and blew an errant strand of hair off her forehead
Michael How had he suddenly got-ten under her skin this way It was as though he was the only thing she could focus on When had she waited to hear from him like this She hadnrsquot felt this way before had she Then again he hadnrsquot gone this long without constant-ly texting back and forth either
She sighed again feeling a headache bloom just behind her temples and picked her book back up
She sighed as she realised she still hadnrsquot gotten past the page she was already on Flinging the book down again she glanced at her phone Still silent The screen starkly blank But then what else had she been expecting Oh she knew what it was Michael His name strummed through her head like an endless refrain Usually hersquod have called or texted by now Shersquod gotten
used to talking to him every night and this awkward silence felt well awk-ward
Sighing again she picked up her book again Only to put it back down She tilted her head back and close her eyes She just couldnrsquot concentrate Her thoughts were a whirlwind and at the eye of the storm was Michael
She didnrsquot really need to talk to him really Right Tossing her hair back she looked at her phone again Not really no
She bit her lip reaching for the phone And yet
He looked down as he felt his chop-sticks scrape the bottom of the takeout container He laughed to himself as he realised the level of his absorption He hadnrsquot even noticed when hersquod finished eating his Chinese food It was good timing since his movie was nearly finished as it was Looking at the time he realised how much time had gone past Time hersquod usually have spent talking to Kaylie
Ah Kaylie As always his thoughts drift-ed back to her Judging by the time shersquod be lounging somewhere reading If there was anything that Kaylie loved more than tea it was reading
He frowned a little This was the first time in weeks that theyrsquod gone without one of their late nights conversations But then again he had said that he was going to give her space Well Hersquos said so to himself anyway
The radio silence tonight made sense Usually it was always him who initiated the conversation It wasnrsquot like Kaylie ever showed signs of being eager to talk unless hersquod said something Some-times he wondered just how hersquod fallen for this quiet closed off person While it wasnrsquot that they didnrsquot have long in-depth conversations It was just that he always emerged from them feel-ing like he didnrsquot know her any better than when hersquod started out There was something about her though The way she made herself her mind so un-touchable How she seemed so strong and yet at times so delicate And so breakable
The way shersquod always think for a few moments before she said anything And the way she looked when she laughed that made him remember just why he fell in love with this beautiful complicated soul It was a little sur-prising how shersquod changed nearly all his idealistic notions about love She was like a shifting storm Fierce and unfathomable Unaware of the havoc she caused while just living her life as it came to her naturally
All the same maybe some things should just be declared just be de-clared a lost cause and be better left alone Especially given the betrayed way shersquod looked at him the other night
Sighing hersquod just gotten up from his chair when his phone lit up
ldquoHirdquo
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DYMRECOMMENDSBOOKS All the Bright Places by Jennifer NivenTwo destructive people who cannot be anymore opposite meets each other and itrsquos unclear who saved who but as far as teenage life goes this intense novel is a must-read for any YA fan Theodore and Violet will make you pine for a life that could be yours if you only tried Rating 45
The Girl on the Train by Paula HawkinsHawkins debut psychological thriller will forever change the way you look at other peoplersquos lives Get ready to take a trip on the train with Rachel through a mundane life that one day changes into a chaos of cracking down every-thing she knew to be true Rating 35
The Secret Wisdom of the Earth by Christo-pher ScottonA novel about the importance of a single small element will have you wonder what the earth really has to offer Go on an emotional journey to the depths of the wood with 14 year old Kevin and his friend Buzz as they discover the secrets of the Earth Rating 45
MOVIES SPARE PARTSFour students win a robotics competition by using very few resources This film takes us to their journey and how they defeated the competing schools and groups while struggling with bigger personal and sociocultural prob-lems Rating 35
mortdecaiBased on the book by Kyril Bonfiglioli the movie follows the life of a man who must race against time and an array of characters including angry Rus-sians the British MI5 his wife and more to recover a stolen painting Follow along in this fun and incredible journey with Johnny Depp in the titular role Rating 45
Project AlmanacA group of friends builds a time machine to undo past mistakes and as they get greedy there are several consequences that will change the course of time for all of them Release Date 30 January 2015
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MUSIC Blackheart by Dawn RichardElectronic music sees a great future with people like Dawn on the list This album is filled with brilliant tunes ranging from Calypso to the titular Black-heart The music gets darker as you progress but the emotions are so strong it will make you fully concentrate on the song and her voice Rating 35
MY GARDEN BY KAT DAHLIAMove over Nicki and Iggy because Katrsquos got the groove and beats We love this girl and her honest lyrics her style She brings into the scene a raw hon-esty singing songs about things that are true and heart-breaking reminding us to connect to the deepest parts of or soul Wersquove got Walk on Water on repeat Rating 35
TITLE by Meghan TrainorThe singer of All About that Bass comes with her debut album full of catchy songs that will take a permanent place in your head We are loving her colourful spirit and her fun lyrics Our favourites include 3am Title and Dear Future Husband Rating 45
TV SERIES MAN SEEKING WOMANThis show might seem a bit off for some people but I found it to be rather clever It basically depicts an exageration of what dating and society these days feel like I mean who hasnrsquot felt like a genius after getting a number of a girlguy heshe likes right Rating 35
12 MONKEYSThe present is 2043 and a deadly plague has wiped out more than 7 billion people Humanityrsquos only hope left is James Cole a time traveller who now has to follow vague leads back into a time and place in the past in order to change history and remake the future Definitely the best SyFy show in ages Rating 45
MARCO POLOThis adventure epic follows the famous explorer Marco Polo who because of his fatherrsquos need to trade in the silk route ends up serving as a consultant to Kublai Khan the Emperor of Mongolia The writing acting and charac-ters are top notch but heads up on the NSFW-ness Rating 55
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 13
OnDYMagrsquosRadar
Suneetharsquos Award This January Suneetha who is the self-pro-claimed 1 Fan of Priyanka Chopra was given an Award by Ms Chopra herself for the con-tribution We love how she kept going strong despite all the haters and her being noticed by Senpai
The Tourist ArrivalCountdown The skies lit up with the fireworks and music boomed out of the speakers on the new years eve and on the 8th of January when major icons of the entertainment world appeared on the stages of Maldives People moved to the beat and into the Galolhu Stadium with hands in the air and waving their glowsticks
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Dhivehi Artists United A page that we love who posts art of all kinds that needs to be appreciated Pages like this give out art community the much needed ex-posure and tries to show the work of not only the professionals but artists of all kind and craft wwwfbcomDhivehiArtistsUnited MESA GAMFEST 2015
MESA kicked off their (hopefully annual) Gamefest af-ter a 3 year break with a bang The usuals like Need for Speed Most Wanted (classic) and CS (GO) were there but for the first time we saw a lot more focus on con-sole gamers than before CoD (AW) FIFA 15 Tekken Tag Tournament 2 and DOTA 2 were among the other games that were played in the tournament
Male Water Crisis On 4th December 2014 a dam-age to the panel boards due to a fire at MWSC lead to the Male Wa-ter Crisis At the crisis Water was donated to Maldives by numer-ous countries which was then distributed by MNDF Red cres-cent and other various organiza-tions While the whole govern-ment tries their best to avert the crisis our volunteers spend days in the distribution points assist-ing the MNDF and Red Crescent to distribute water to the citi-zens An honorable mention to Kickstart for their awesome app which located water distribution centers at the crisis
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Ombreacute Nails
by Naal photography by Nawaf
NAILS WITH NAAL
SEPTMEBER 2014 DYMAG 15
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Collection of your favourite colours- dif-ferent shades of similar colours would be perfect + white polish base coat and top coat Make up sponge - I use triangular spong-es If you cut up kitchen sponges that should work fine as well
1 Apply your base coat- let it dry 2 Apply 2 coats of your white polish- let it dry 3 (I didnrsquot do this step) tape your fingers around your nails for easy clean up be-cause this can get a bit messy (remove tape when completely dry) 4 Get your sponge stripe on your colours in multiple coats ( you can use other de-signs- not just stripes- it can be horizontal or vertical- whatever you like) 5 Sponge on the polishes - 2-5 taps then let it dry Re-apply polish on sponge and repeat for a more vibrant look 6 Clean up around your cuticles with your polish remover and a thin brush 7 Apply your top coat for long lasting and shiny finish Enjoy your ombreacute nails Naal
Check out Naalrsquos blog atCOLOURSPLOSIONBLOGSPOTCOM
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Dhi Youth MagazineYOUTH OF THE YEAR 2014
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PHOTOGRAPHY Imy Niyama ldquoSNAPrdquo Photo Studio INTERVIEW Jin
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Tell us a little bit about yourselfMy name is Yoosuf Thahseen Ahmed I was born in D kudahuvadhoo I have three siblings which I am the eldest of Did my Orsquolevels at the island Complet-ed my Arsquolevels at CHSE and decided to work in the health sector But I didnrsquot get chance to pursue the field so changed to tourism
How was your childhood likeI am the eldest in my family I had a sibling when I was 10 years old My parents loved me a lot when I was lit-tle they provided me everything I ever wished for We used to live in our grandfathers house until my parents managed to build a house of their own The support I get from my parents ha-venrsquot changed a bit Considering then the island has developed a lot now Developed in the sense the thought process of people and the infrastruc-ture mainly Actually Kudahavadhoo is the market hub of the area They are building an airport right now actually
What was your childhood dreamThe biggest dream as a child was to be-come the president of Maldives I saw when he visited the island or wherev-er he went there are crowds of people who came and met him and I thought it was a good way to serve the nation at that time
How did you become a butlerWhen I worked in the health sector there were no resorts near our island And at the time Niyama resort was opened some people in the executive ranks from Niyama came to interview the local people And since I saw no pro-gression in the health sector for me I went to the interview And at the inter-view there were people from the senior management team and what they did washelliphellip When I went there I did not ap-ply for a specific post So what they did was they grouped us and asked these four or five groups to stack the materials they provided to the groups up to make the tallest structure And the team I led got to make the tallest structure And since I led the team they congratulated me and said I did well At the interview they told me that they were checking skills like teamwork and whatnot They offered me whichever job I pleased And since I was new to the tourism industry I told them I have no idea which job to select So they asked me what kind of job interested me I replied saying that if I can serve guests that would be fine And they said that they will give me a good job but didnrsquot tell me what kind of job it was After a month later they call me and inform me that I have been selected as an ldquoassistant thankururdquo At that point of time I had no idea that the job description was assistant butler So I asked them what kind of job it is They told me that I have to assist guests and related work like that A month later when I went to sign the contract I asked them what it was again And this time
they told me that the job was being an assistant butler And that was the first time I heard of the word too Butler So I asked them what that was They told me that butlers are people who serves the guests I googled about it and asked a friend what a butler was And this friend of mine told me that itrsquos the mod-ern day servitude Modern slavery After a lot of research I found out that but-lers are people who provides services in big households and luxury hotels After I went to resort I underwent a lot of training in the first five to six months After that I started my work I wanted to become a butler because I wanted to help other people and thatrsquos the main reason why I enrolled in the health field The only difference now is that before I used to work in a hospital and now I work at hospitality Actually at first I was an assistant butler and then I was promoted to a butler With the help of my parents and the hotel management I got a lot of support from them and I wanted to work hard gain more experi-ence and training and as someone who is new to this field I wanted to learn more and give a better service Actual-ly I wanted to be the best butler at that time too
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What is a normal butler routine likeWe would start our duty at 9 in the morning if there is no arrival or depar-ture There would be arrivals or depar-tures at dawn some days around 5 in the morning or 7 There is always a start time There is no end time though we get breaks from time to time Basically a 24 hour job A 24 hour on call job I have to be at a state where I could attend to any needs of a guest at any time There are no specifics in the job If the need presents itself I have to become a wait-er a housekeeper The important part is at the end of the day you need to fulfill the needs of the guest Because we have to take care of all the responsibilities for the guest Coordinating is the only thing I have to do physically There is a direct contact between the guest and the but-ler And the butler has to coordinate for example when they go for tea notify the housekeeping to clean their room ready the tables for the guest before they go to have the breakfast and so on Guests are given a mobile phone from which they could call the butler directly
Hollywood or BollywoodHollywood I like all kind of movies and especially the action movies and also the romantic ones and historical ones too My favorite movie is The Count of Monte Cristo
Can you tell us your incident with the Arabs What ran through your mind when they asked to name anything you wantThe Arabs stayed at Niyama for a week Three people came on a chartered private jet and they stayed at the high category rooms there And I handled them They said they donrsquot care about the money and all they cared about is getting what they want done when they want it Everything So I was always on standby and at the end of the stay they told me that they really liked my service and so they would like to do something in return I told them I did not want any-thing and they asked me which island I was from I told them that there is a small island nearby D Kudahuvadhoo They asked me to take them to the island so I took them there When we went the island council welcomed them warm-ly They visited the institutions there hospitals schools pre-schools all the government institutes and asked if we needed anything and they will provide it And the amounts heads of the insti-tutions proposed were given to them If I was to be honest I actually did not want anything I have almost everything which I want so I donrsquot want more than what I have I think I am very happy with everything I have Even if someone of-fers me money the same rule will apply Actually the service which I provide to the guests is not about money or ex-pecting something in return It is just to make their holiday special and happy
What do you think is the key element to become successfulFirst you have to dream And you have to be very passionate about it Actually being passionate about it is the most important thing Without being passion-ate you cant achieve anything You can work hard but if you are not passionate you cant make things perfect You need to work hard We need to dream and be passionate
Would you consider yourself as some-one who works hard or works smartI see myself as someone who works smart I want to work like that Anyone can work hard but not everyone can work smart The important part here is that if you work smart you can save time and sometimes it becomes ineffi-cient when you work hard Our manage-ment advises the employees not to work hard Donrsquot work hard Work smart And provide the best for the guest
What are your plans for the futureI have many dreams Right now Irsquom focusing to work better I also have a dream of going for higher education And I got the opportunity for that too But the thing is the hotel which im working right now Niyama we are opening the extension part next month and we are trying to be the number one hotel in Maldives Insha Allah we will be-come the best Thatrsquos my biggest dream Working hard with the team to make our hotel the number one destination in the coming days
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How would you describe Maldives to a touristI will be describing Maldives as a par-adise as well known for This is the most peaceful place on the planet In Maldives we donrsquot have much natural resources but we have beautiful cor-al reefs beaches and beautiful islands The people here are very kind to each other and we all welcome to the guests In ancient times we always welcome the guests to our islands warmly and we always try to fulfill their needs and it becomes our pleasure to serve them Everybody will be treating a guest like a friend here A close friend or relative
Message for the readersI would advise all the youth to dream to study gain experience and serve the nation The most important thing is to respect people Especially parents Par-ents plus the elderly We need to respect each other and keep away from doing bad things Always listen to your mom and dad Love them care for them and try to fulfill their dreams because they have sacrificed a lot for you And once you are grown up it must be your re-sponsibility to make them happy and to fulfill some of their dreams too Be truthful be honest and donrsquot lie to any-one
Special thanksI would like to thank almighty Allah my parents my friends my islanders Niya-ma management team because every-one has helped me a lot and encouraged me I would also like to thank the GM of Niyama Mr Dietmar Koegerl (DiDi) and my team at Niyama Without all of their support love and care I wouldnrsquot have been able to achieve whatever I have today Especially my parents whoever I am today is because of them
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Yardayrsquos ArtNAME
Ismail Yanim Abdulla
AGE18 yrs
ARTISTBUSINESS NAMEYardayrsquos Art
WHAT TYPE OF ART DO YOU DOIllustration Abstract art canvas painting doodle sketching portrait drawing
HOW DID YOU GET INTO THE ARTS AREAMy parents used to tell me that I always loved drawing and had to buy me a lot of drawing blocks
since I drew a lot Growing up I learnt a lot by doing researches and looking it to many artistsrsquo works Their work really encourage me to do drawing and stuff
WHAT ARE YOUR INSPIRATIONSEvery creative artwork was my inspiration I always want to do better than the ones I see It is some-
thing that really kept me going
HOW MUCH ARE COMMISSIONED WORKS FORIt depends upon the size and the effort put into the work so most of the time it varies For a normal
drawing is between 150-250rf and much more complex works are above 500Rf
PLANS FOR THE FUTUREI want to be a great artist in Maldives And I want feature in worldwide art exhibition
CUSTOMIZATION POSSIBLEYes I will do my very best to make it up to the expected level
HOW TO CONTACTYou can contact me through my phone +9609697986 or through email Ismailyanim12gmailcom
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKShttpswwwfacebookcomyardayart
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Be kind toone another by Yuna
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November 13 is World Kindness Day What do we really know about kind-ness We throw the word around just like the word love and soon it loses its meaning We think we are kind people but are we really Hateful has become the new cool The more you hate peo-ple the cooler you are and kindness has been taken as a sign of weakness
We treat people who are different in the most negative way possible we treat them worse than how we treat our enemies with no dignity as if they are the dust that is coating us so that if we remove them we might shine but do we not realize that our shine comes from within and by demeaning some-one elsersquos shine it doesnrsquot make us light up any brighter
A typical day in the life of a Maldivian We wake up too late run to our favou-rite place to get brunch or coffee How do we address the waiters Excuse Me are the two words we mercilessly throw around to get the attention of them and sometimes if we arenrsquot even feeling like they deserve two words itrsquos merely a flicker of the hand a syllable if we are feeling generous Where is the kindness we have to show to people who serve us Are they inferior to us If you think about it we are the inferior for we canrsquot even make our own food and we are slaves to coffee houses Yes sure thatrsquos the way the economy works but can you at least be a bit more well-man-nered
Next we run to work We bump into one or two people We blame them for run-ning into us If we bump into an expatri-ate then god save that person because we will make sure to demean and de-humanize them because obviously they are to blame For building our houses taking care of our children cleaning our streets making us food and for throwing our own waste How dare they come to this beautiful country and ruin it with their ugly faces their stupid language and their smell How dare they steal our jobs The jobs that we are too ashamed to do No I wonrsquot thank you for doing any of that but I will spit on your face because I bumped into you and because you exist you are the scum of the earth I am the mighty even though we are the same race and religion because my religion taught me that if I wear the hijab or share three pictures of duarsquos online Irsquom more pious than you and therefore I am given a free pass to publicly mock other people for their flaws
Islam is the religion of kindness We are supposed to treat people with respect with dignity no matter how they treat us because we are always to forgive others and to ask forgiveness ourselves We are taught that we are to be simple and to always appreciate the good things and to help those in need and be humble We were taught to treat people equally no matter what their religion or race or anything Where is our religion when we are shaming people Where is our religion when we are spitting or calling names at anyone who is differ-ent than us
When at work we talk about others behind their back We viber and laugh to ourselves and we never even think of how they would feel We curse away and spend too much time bullying the weaker ones We go to coffees and backbite even more We forget to say thank you once we are done We forget to open doors for others to wish them a good day or to even smile We harass a bunch of girls walking down the road we make fun of the niqabi calling her a ldquoninjardquo and then to make ourselves feel better we call ourselves moderate and we tell that those people in niqab steal or are probably a man under that
We procreate We donrsquot teach our children manners If something goes wrong we teach them to blame Blame teachers other students school the government Anyone but us Our chil-dren never learn to say thank you or please They arenrsquot shown the beauty of how a kind word could make some-onersquos day They are never taught to behave and to give without expecting We go on The life goes on By the end we are nothing but a speck of ungrate-ful dust wandering and by the time we want to say we are sorry itrsquos too late We are six feet under and our mouths can no longer utter the words we wish we could before We wanted to be kind but we waited too long
Start today to be kind to everyone you meet Start giving without expecting Smile more Be more thoughtful Love openly This world it doesnrsquot need any more guns or more arguments or more weapons It needs love Kindness Openness Togetherness Peace
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Diabetes is one of the most common conditions in the Maldives and I am pleased to note that most people are aware of it Therefore the aim of this article is to not only educate those who may not know but to clarify any doubts you may have had before and to en-hance your knowledge on the matter
Put simply Those with diabetes are people who are advised to not con-sume carbohydrate or sugar rich food because their body is unable to regu-late the level of glucose in the blood How is this caused
When sugary food are consumed and digested the level of glucose in the blood shoots up and must be brought back to normal This is done by storing the glucose in the body after converting it into another form known as glyco-gen The hormone responsible for this conversion is insulin The purpose of storing glucose is to make sure the body always has a backup supply for energy need there be a shortage of food (such as during fasting)
For people with diabetes this conver-sion is not able to happen This brings us to the two types of diabetes you may have heard of Diabetes type 1 and type 2 Some of these people do not produce insulin due to a defect in the gene that is responsible for it These people have Diabetes type 1 and since the influence is genetic this condition is mostly inherited They are also able to be diagnosed much earlier in life and need to have insulin injected into them on a regular basis However it only accounts for 10 of the diabetic cases worldwide while the rest has Diabetes type 2
People with diabetes type 2 do produce insulin but they either do not produce enough insulin or the insulin does not function The main reason identified is lack of physical activity obesity or weight gain Being overweight causes the body to release chemicals which destabilizes your metabolism which is a pathway for diabetes This means even if your parents are healthy due to bad habits in your lifestyle you could develop diabetes
In order to regulate the high levels of glucose the body tries to excrete the sugar out along with urine Therefore even if you eat enough the body feels starved as no glucose is stored so you develop a strong appetite but lose weight at the same time High levels of glucose can decrease the concen-tration of water in the blood This will cause water to move out of all cells to compensate for this so they dry up and stop functioning properly This can have severe side effects such as blurred vision confusion strokes and even comas This is why diabetes should be taken seriously
On the bright side diabetes is manage-able with changes in lifestyle However this requires you to be diagnosed as soon as possible Regular medical checkups is the safest way to ensure you are healthy and normal In addition to this reduce the risk of diabetes by proper balanced eating and regular exercising It is also important to have a healthy sleep pattern to keep you ener-gized so your metabolism is active
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DiabetesMellitus
Infirmitiesin Life
by Thihnaan
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Do you remember parents freaking out when their kid is caught smoking I do and it seems that most mothers and fathers do that
Smoking is bad both religiously and health wise Parents are right in con-demning their kids if they smoke and they have a right to do so Every parent should save their kids from any kind of harm
Unfortunately most parents do not understand or are ignorant about some other matters which should be given precedence over stopping their kids smoking or something similar For instance they wake you up for school even if by hitting but do not wake you up for Fajr prayers One has to wonder about this seriously flawed logic espe-cially since the consequences of miss-ing Fajr prayer are a thousand times more severe than skipping school
Not just the Fajr prayer but all the five daily prayers are one of the most seri-ous matters of our religion They are considered the pillar of Islam as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said ldquoThe head of the matter is Islam its pillar is prayer and its top is jihadrdquo But most of us are unable to grasp the significance of what this means Just like a build-ing cannot stand without its pillars to support it Islam cannot be established without the prayers Moreover some scholars are of the opinion that the one who neglects prayers becomes a kaafir who is beyond the fold of Islam This would mean very harsh consequences for such a person If we assume that this is correct then such a person will be treated how an apostate is to be treated in Islam Firstly he will be asked to repent and to start praying and he will be executed if he doesnrsquot Secondly he will not be buried in a
Muslim graveyard Thirdly he will be denied access to Makkah and al-Madhi-nah because disbelievers are not al-lowed entry to these two blessed cities Fourthly his marriage will be nullified and he will be divorced from his wife Fifthly no Muslim will inherit from his wealth when he dies (rather his wealth will be taken by the authorities (ie to the Muslim treasury)) nor will he inher-it from his Muslim family
But today it is among the things we have neglected most Perhaps that is because most of our minds are preoc-cupied with this world and we do not remember the afterlife at all If not why would anyone stress about their kids smoking and skipping school but does not have qualms about them missing prayers
Letrsquos let parents be for a minute and shoulder some responsibilities our-selves After all just like the parents are ordered to save themselves and their family from the Hellfire we ourselves are ordered to pray five times a day How many prayers do we pray every day Most of us do pray but hardly a day goes by without us missing a prayer or two
We work hard to get good grades and work for a better future for ourselves and our kids That is perfectly fine If by our hard work we achievemdashfor examplemdashworld peace that is going to benefit mankind perhaps for centuries But the harsh reality is that that too is going to end someday Unlike that and unlike the life of this world the Here-after is never going to end It is one the basic things of our belief Does it not make sense to work harder for that and be more careful about what harms our Hereafter more than we do now
Pri-ori-ties
by Mohamed Allam Naeem
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Another year fadesInto the tome of my dark past
Another tale to beginAnother chapter to scribble
The demon in me yearnsThe memories he wish to gain
Satisfied are you He asksThe sins you committed past year
Satisfied are you He asksThe wrath you brought past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe lsquothawabrsquo I earned past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe love I brought past year
Tell me boy He leans in closerWhat you lost past year
Tell me boy His face next to mineWhat you gained past year
A dream and a friend I lostFaith and trust in some too
A dream and a shot of confidence I gainedA ring to say I tied the knot too
by Naail
Past YearBloodwritings
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Switch to Atta FlourWhole wheat flour or most com-monly known as Atta flour is a special kind of flour which is shown to decline the rate of in-crease of blood sugar by 19 mak-ing it ideal for diabetic people
However though its time our society changed this point of view because Atta flour is not just for diabetic people With its truck load of nutritional benefits Atta flour should be preferred over normal flour any day for anybody
Letrsquos take a look at the top 7 rea-sons why you should switch to Atta flour
1 Atta flour contains some of the healthiest forms of carbs and pro-teins essential for your diet
2 It has been found that it helps to lower risk of a Developing metabolic disorders b Wheezing and asthmatic symptoms in young children c High cholesterol in blood d Breast cancer by 34 in women after menopause e Cardiovascular diseases f Alzheimerrsquos disease g Cancer
3 It helps to keep your body weight under control
4 Atta flour reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
5 Whole wheat flour is a source of insoluble fiber This fiber helps to prevent formation of any stones in your gallbladder
6 It acts as a laxative giving a solution to constipation
7 It contains vitamins that boost your immune system
by Thihnaan
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Yummy TalksCoconut Pancakes
by Munshi
Herersquos what yoursquoll need
- Makes around 8 pancakes -
bull 1 cup (150g) self-raising flourbull 14 cup (55g) caster sugarbull 12 teaspoon bicarbonate of sodabull 1 cup (250ml) milkbull 2 tbsp coconut oilbull 2 teaspoons white vinegarbull 1 teaspoon vanilla extractbull 1 cup coconut flakesbull Coconut oil extra to greasebull Mixed berries or chopped banana and walnuts to servebull Maple syrup to servebull Vanilla yoghurt to serve (optional)
Method
1 Combine the flour sugar and bicarbonate of soda in a medium bowl Make a well in the centre Pour the milk butter vinegar and vanilla into the well and whisk until smooth
2 Heat a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat Lightly brush with coconut oil to grease Pour a frac14-cupful of batter into the pan Cook for 1-2 minutes or until bubbles rise to the surface and the base is golden brown Use a spatula to turn and cook for a further 1-2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm Repeat with remaining batter
3 Place the pancakes on serving plates Top with mixed berries (or chopped banana) and walnuts and drizzle with maple syrup Serve immediately
Until next time M
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Visit the Yummy Talks Blog atyummytalkswordpresscomfor more recipes
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Yuna Shan Anees Nuha Allam NaeemBe kind to one another Born to Lose Coffee
RepublicKaylie The Epidemic of Back-
biting
The CONTRIBUTORS
DBlood Thihnan Munshi NaailPOET
WRITER WRITERPOET
WRITER CHEF STYLIST
WRITER WRITER
Bloodwritings Infirmities in Life Health Yummy Talks Nails with Naal
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EDITORrsquoS CHOICE
Whatrsquos the appeal of the caliphateBBC
Green tea ingredient may target protein to kill oral cancer cells MDCNEWSDAILY
New research reveals extreme oxygen loss in oceans during past climate changeTHE GUARDIAN
Google is making fake human skin totest its cancer-detecting nanoparticlesTHE VERGE
The Human Behind lsquoHumans of New YorkrsquoMASHABLE
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Regulars 02 Letter to Readers03 The DYMag Team04 The Contributors05 Editorrsquos Choice
Specials 17 Yousuf Thahseen25 Artsy People - Yardayrsquos Art
Fashion amp Beauty 15 Nails with Naal
Entertainment 07 Born to Lose - Short Story09 Kaylie - Long Story11 DYM Recommends13 On DYMagrsquos Radar
Columns 31 Infirmities in Life - Diabetus Mellitus32 Religion - Priorities33 Bloodwritings - Past Year44 Health - Food Facts 45 Yummy Talks - Banana Bread
Spots 29 Be kind to one another Lifestyle 34 Health - Switch to Atta Flour35 Yummy Talks - Coconut Pancakes Misc 37 Coffee Republic - Poem
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The CONTENTS
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Chet Fakerrsquos No Diggity played on my laptop The laptop was connected to a woofer system I had bought back when I had money to spend on such luxuries Fakerrsquos high voice and slow groove res-onated the acoustics amplified by how small the room was
It may have been the perfect ndash or at least perfectly adequate - soundtrack for what conspired there
Shena lifted her head from under the sheets She was completely naked As was I so I suppose it was a fair set of cir-cumstances She kissed me on the chest and then on the lips She bit my earlobes before sitting upright and letting the blanket droop to her waist her small breasts didnrsquot provide much resistance
She took out a Marlboro Red and stuck it in her mouth she fumbled for a lighter and I saved the day by handing her one Her small frame dipped into the mattress and while one of her hands was busy putting the cigarette to her mouth she fiddled around on the bed sheet with the other
Bornto Loseby Shan Anees
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There was something about her skinny body her cropped hair her wide blazing eyes the way she moved her fingers and her collarbones - so rigid and stubborn that you could knock someone dead with them - that made me want to jump her all over again Go for a round two or in the immortal words of every gentle-man ever lsquomake sweet love to herrsquo
She crawled towards me and placed her face right in front of mine She smelled of cigarettes with a hint of perfume ndash but it was strong and saccharin She looked at me through eyes that were dreamy and wanton
ldquoWhen you look into my eyes do you see a bad personrdquo she askedI had no idea how to even begin an-swering her question She was by social convention a bad person She had confessed her love and committed to an-other ndash a musician no less those voodoo masters of seduction ndash but here she was in bed with me Maybe she was lustful maybe she was confused or maybe she just wanted to hurt him It didnrsquot really matter People would still judge her con-demn her and label her as just another lsquocheating whorersquo
But people are rarely just lsquocheating whoresrsquo People are curious creatures who struggle to understand how the world works They fancy a lot of people at the same time They make commit-ments with a lot of conviction but only to have said conviction wane And they love too oftenndash they give their heart to some careless buffoon only for them to drop and shatter it - and no one really wants to clean up someone elsersquos mess
Shena was a small and gentle girl who feels like shersquos carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders Her boyfriend was addicted to every pleasure available to him and her mother is the benchmark for all neglectful mothers So maybe she just wanted me to lend her a helping hand
But she has also sat in front of me countless times smoking one cigarette after another without saying a word She is reticent and hard to figure out Maybe she was so consumed by guilt that she felt like her words count for nothing Maybe she just didnrsquot understand herself either and felt lost After all whatever cosmic reaction that caused her to exist hadnrsquot heard bothered with leaving an instruction manual She might have just wanted her boyfriend to hold on to her To believe that the kind of love they talk about in novels existed And screw-ing me was her way of asking him to hold on to her
She may not be a good person but she isnrsquot a bad person either Irsquove been haunted by the human condition long enough to empathize with her Her ac-tions were born of innocence and fuelled by confusion
And she was a woman the bane and blessing of my existence There was al-ways something about them About their smile curves hair laugh voice and lips Something about the way they talked or kept a secret I couldnrsquot help but fall head over heels in love them Women are to me the most magnificent creatures to ever grace the crust of this earth
Her stare continued But her eyes were now marred by delirium She had no-ticed my reluctance to answer
I slung my arm around her neck and pulled her face into mine I took her lips and kissed her I kissed her confusion her laughter her love her lust her fear and her hypocrisy I kissed her struggle her heartache her mortal flaws her lone-liness and her calluses I kissed every-thing she was is and ever will be
I kissed her until I was blind out of breath My kiss is her answer her re-demption her guarantee that someone will hold her close to his heart
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Kaylieby Nuha Nasheed
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The days were passing by the way one would rifle through a particularly disin-teresting book or magazine He clung to his routine and so did she Simple Safe Boring They didnrsquot do anything adventurous after the day of the hike nor did they show any signs of not be-ing happy with this arrangement
After reading the same page blankly for the umpteenth time she threw her book down in frustration Nothing was being absorbed Biting her lip she checked her phone for new notifica-tions Texts voicemail anything But the screen was as blank as it had been for the past four hours What was she even waiting for Sighing she put the phone back down and blew an errant strand of hair off her forehead
Michael How had he suddenly got-ten under her skin this way It was as though he was the only thing she could focus on When had she waited to hear from him like this She hadnrsquot felt this way before had she Then again he hadnrsquot gone this long without constant-ly texting back and forth either
She sighed again feeling a headache bloom just behind her temples and picked her book back up
She sighed as she realised she still hadnrsquot gotten past the page she was already on Flinging the book down again she glanced at her phone Still silent The screen starkly blank But then what else had she been expecting Oh she knew what it was Michael His name strummed through her head like an endless refrain Usually hersquod have called or texted by now Shersquod gotten
used to talking to him every night and this awkward silence felt well awk-ward
Sighing again she picked up her book again Only to put it back down She tilted her head back and close her eyes She just couldnrsquot concentrate Her thoughts were a whirlwind and at the eye of the storm was Michael
She didnrsquot really need to talk to him really Right Tossing her hair back she looked at her phone again Not really no
She bit her lip reaching for the phone And yet
He looked down as he felt his chop-sticks scrape the bottom of the takeout container He laughed to himself as he realised the level of his absorption He hadnrsquot even noticed when hersquod finished eating his Chinese food It was good timing since his movie was nearly finished as it was Looking at the time he realised how much time had gone past Time hersquod usually have spent talking to Kaylie
Ah Kaylie As always his thoughts drift-ed back to her Judging by the time shersquod be lounging somewhere reading If there was anything that Kaylie loved more than tea it was reading
He frowned a little This was the first time in weeks that theyrsquod gone without one of their late nights conversations But then again he had said that he was going to give her space Well Hersquos said so to himself anyway
The radio silence tonight made sense Usually it was always him who initiated the conversation It wasnrsquot like Kaylie ever showed signs of being eager to talk unless hersquod said something Some-times he wondered just how hersquod fallen for this quiet closed off person While it wasnrsquot that they didnrsquot have long in-depth conversations It was just that he always emerged from them feel-ing like he didnrsquot know her any better than when hersquod started out There was something about her though The way she made herself her mind so un-touchable How she seemed so strong and yet at times so delicate And so breakable
The way shersquod always think for a few moments before she said anything And the way she looked when she laughed that made him remember just why he fell in love with this beautiful complicated soul It was a little sur-prising how shersquod changed nearly all his idealistic notions about love She was like a shifting storm Fierce and unfathomable Unaware of the havoc she caused while just living her life as it came to her naturally
All the same maybe some things should just be declared just be de-clared a lost cause and be better left alone Especially given the betrayed way shersquod looked at him the other night
Sighing hersquod just gotten up from his chair when his phone lit up
ldquoHirdquo
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DYMRECOMMENDSBOOKS All the Bright Places by Jennifer NivenTwo destructive people who cannot be anymore opposite meets each other and itrsquos unclear who saved who but as far as teenage life goes this intense novel is a must-read for any YA fan Theodore and Violet will make you pine for a life that could be yours if you only tried Rating 45
The Girl on the Train by Paula HawkinsHawkins debut psychological thriller will forever change the way you look at other peoplersquos lives Get ready to take a trip on the train with Rachel through a mundane life that one day changes into a chaos of cracking down every-thing she knew to be true Rating 35
The Secret Wisdom of the Earth by Christo-pher ScottonA novel about the importance of a single small element will have you wonder what the earth really has to offer Go on an emotional journey to the depths of the wood with 14 year old Kevin and his friend Buzz as they discover the secrets of the Earth Rating 45
MOVIES SPARE PARTSFour students win a robotics competition by using very few resources This film takes us to their journey and how they defeated the competing schools and groups while struggling with bigger personal and sociocultural prob-lems Rating 35
mortdecaiBased on the book by Kyril Bonfiglioli the movie follows the life of a man who must race against time and an array of characters including angry Rus-sians the British MI5 his wife and more to recover a stolen painting Follow along in this fun and incredible journey with Johnny Depp in the titular role Rating 45
Project AlmanacA group of friends builds a time machine to undo past mistakes and as they get greedy there are several consequences that will change the course of time for all of them Release Date 30 January 2015
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MUSIC Blackheart by Dawn RichardElectronic music sees a great future with people like Dawn on the list This album is filled with brilliant tunes ranging from Calypso to the titular Black-heart The music gets darker as you progress but the emotions are so strong it will make you fully concentrate on the song and her voice Rating 35
MY GARDEN BY KAT DAHLIAMove over Nicki and Iggy because Katrsquos got the groove and beats We love this girl and her honest lyrics her style She brings into the scene a raw hon-esty singing songs about things that are true and heart-breaking reminding us to connect to the deepest parts of or soul Wersquove got Walk on Water on repeat Rating 35
TITLE by Meghan TrainorThe singer of All About that Bass comes with her debut album full of catchy songs that will take a permanent place in your head We are loving her colourful spirit and her fun lyrics Our favourites include 3am Title and Dear Future Husband Rating 45
TV SERIES MAN SEEKING WOMANThis show might seem a bit off for some people but I found it to be rather clever It basically depicts an exageration of what dating and society these days feel like I mean who hasnrsquot felt like a genius after getting a number of a girlguy heshe likes right Rating 35
12 MONKEYSThe present is 2043 and a deadly plague has wiped out more than 7 billion people Humanityrsquos only hope left is James Cole a time traveller who now has to follow vague leads back into a time and place in the past in order to change history and remake the future Definitely the best SyFy show in ages Rating 45
MARCO POLOThis adventure epic follows the famous explorer Marco Polo who because of his fatherrsquos need to trade in the silk route ends up serving as a consultant to Kublai Khan the Emperor of Mongolia The writing acting and charac-ters are top notch but heads up on the NSFW-ness Rating 55
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OnDYMagrsquosRadar
Suneetharsquos Award This January Suneetha who is the self-pro-claimed 1 Fan of Priyanka Chopra was given an Award by Ms Chopra herself for the con-tribution We love how she kept going strong despite all the haters and her being noticed by Senpai
The Tourist ArrivalCountdown The skies lit up with the fireworks and music boomed out of the speakers on the new years eve and on the 8th of January when major icons of the entertainment world appeared on the stages of Maldives People moved to the beat and into the Galolhu Stadium with hands in the air and waving their glowsticks
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Dhivehi Artists United A page that we love who posts art of all kinds that needs to be appreciated Pages like this give out art community the much needed ex-posure and tries to show the work of not only the professionals but artists of all kind and craft wwwfbcomDhivehiArtistsUnited MESA GAMFEST 2015
MESA kicked off their (hopefully annual) Gamefest af-ter a 3 year break with a bang The usuals like Need for Speed Most Wanted (classic) and CS (GO) were there but for the first time we saw a lot more focus on con-sole gamers than before CoD (AW) FIFA 15 Tekken Tag Tournament 2 and DOTA 2 were among the other games that were played in the tournament
Male Water Crisis On 4th December 2014 a dam-age to the panel boards due to a fire at MWSC lead to the Male Wa-ter Crisis At the crisis Water was donated to Maldives by numer-ous countries which was then distributed by MNDF Red cres-cent and other various organiza-tions While the whole govern-ment tries their best to avert the crisis our volunteers spend days in the distribution points assist-ing the MNDF and Red Crescent to distribute water to the citi-zens An honorable mention to Kickstart for their awesome app which located water distribution centers at the crisis
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Ombreacute Nails
by Naal photography by Nawaf
NAILS WITH NAAL
SEPTMEBER 2014 DYMAG 15
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Collection of your favourite colours- dif-ferent shades of similar colours would be perfect + white polish base coat and top coat Make up sponge - I use triangular spong-es If you cut up kitchen sponges that should work fine as well
1 Apply your base coat- let it dry 2 Apply 2 coats of your white polish- let it dry 3 (I didnrsquot do this step) tape your fingers around your nails for easy clean up be-cause this can get a bit messy (remove tape when completely dry) 4 Get your sponge stripe on your colours in multiple coats ( you can use other de-signs- not just stripes- it can be horizontal or vertical- whatever you like) 5 Sponge on the polishes - 2-5 taps then let it dry Re-apply polish on sponge and repeat for a more vibrant look 6 Clean up around your cuticles with your polish remover and a thin brush 7 Apply your top coat for long lasting and shiny finish Enjoy your ombreacute nails Naal
Check out Naalrsquos blog atCOLOURSPLOSIONBLOGSPOTCOM
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Dhi Youth MagazineYOUTH OF THE YEAR 2014
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PHOTOGRAPHY Imy Niyama ldquoSNAPrdquo Photo Studio INTERVIEW Jin
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Tell us a little bit about yourselfMy name is Yoosuf Thahseen Ahmed I was born in D kudahuvadhoo I have three siblings which I am the eldest of Did my Orsquolevels at the island Complet-ed my Arsquolevels at CHSE and decided to work in the health sector But I didnrsquot get chance to pursue the field so changed to tourism
How was your childhood likeI am the eldest in my family I had a sibling when I was 10 years old My parents loved me a lot when I was lit-tle they provided me everything I ever wished for We used to live in our grandfathers house until my parents managed to build a house of their own The support I get from my parents ha-venrsquot changed a bit Considering then the island has developed a lot now Developed in the sense the thought process of people and the infrastruc-ture mainly Actually Kudahavadhoo is the market hub of the area They are building an airport right now actually
What was your childhood dreamThe biggest dream as a child was to be-come the president of Maldives I saw when he visited the island or wherev-er he went there are crowds of people who came and met him and I thought it was a good way to serve the nation at that time
How did you become a butlerWhen I worked in the health sector there were no resorts near our island And at the time Niyama resort was opened some people in the executive ranks from Niyama came to interview the local people And since I saw no pro-gression in the health sector for me I went to the interview And at the inter-view there were people from the senior management team and what they did washelliphellip When I went there I did not ap-ply for a specific post So what they did was they grouped us and asked these four or five groups to stack the materials they provided to the groups up to make the tallest structure And the team I led got to make the tallest structure And since I led the team they congratulated me and said I did well At the interview they told me that they were checking skills like teamwork and whatnot They offered me whichever job I pleased And since I was new to the tourism industry I told them I have no idea which job to select So they asked me what kind of job interested me I replied saying that if I can serve guests that would be fine And they said that they will give me a good job but didnrsquot tell me what kind of job it was After a month later they call me and inform me that I have been selected as an ldquoassistant thankururdquo At that point of time I had no idea that the job description was assistant butler So I asked them what kind of job it is They told me that I have to assist guests and related work like that A month later when I went to sign the contract I asked them what it was again And this time
they told me that the job was being an assistant butler And that was the first time I heard of the word too Butler So I asked them what that was They told me that butlers are people who serves the guests I googled about it and asked a friend what a butler was And this friend of mine told me that itrsquos the mod-ern day servitude Modern slavery After a lot of research I found out that but-lers are people who provides services in big households and luxury hotels After I went to resort I underwent a lot of training in the first five to six months After that I started my work I wanted to become a butler because I wanted to help other people and thatrsquos the main reason why I enrolled in the health field The only difference now is that before I used to work in a hospital and now I work at hospitality Actually at first I was an assistant butler and then I was promoted to a butler With the help of my parents and the hotel management I got a lot of support from them and I wanted to work hard gain more experi-ence and training and as someone who is new to this field I wanted to learn more and give a better service Actual-ly I wanted to be the best butler at that time too
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What is a normal butler routine likeWe would start our duty at 9 in the morning if there is no arrival or depar-ture There would be arrivals or depar-tures at dawn some days around 5 in the morning or 7 There is always a start time There is no end time though we get breaks from time to time Basically a 24 hour job A 24 hour on call job I have to be at a state where I could attend to any needs of a guest at any time There are no specifics in the job If the need presents itself I have to become a wait-er a housekeeper The important part is at the end of the day you need to fulfill the needs of the guest Because we have to take care of all the responsibilities for the guest Coordinating is the only thing I have to do physically There is a direct contact between the guest and the but-ler And the butler has to coordinate for example when they go for tea notify the housekeeping to clean their room ready the tables for the guest before they go to have the breakfast and so on Guests are given a mobile phone from which they could call the butler directly
Hollywood or BollywoodHollywood I like all kind of movies and especially the action movies and also the romantic ones and historical ones too My favorite movie is The Count of Monte Cristo
Can you tell us your incident with the Arabs What ran through your mind when they asked to name anything you wantThe Arabs stayed at Niyama for a week Three people came on a chartered private jet and they stayed at the high category rooms there And I handled them They said they donrsquot care about the money and all they cared about is getting what they want done when they want it Everything So I was always on standby and at the end of the stay they told me that they really liked my service and so they would like to do something in return I told them I did not want any-thing and they asked me which island I was from I told them that there is a small island nearby D Kudahuvadhoo They asked me to take them to the island so I took them there When we went the island council welcomed them warm-ly They visited the institutions there hospitals schools pre-schools all the government institutes and asked if we needed anything and they will provide it And the amounts heads of the insti-tutions proposed were given to them If I was to be honest I actually did not want anything I have almost everything which I want so I donrsquot want more than what I have I think I am very happy with everything I have Even if someone of-fers me money the same rule will apply Actually the service which I provide to the guests is not about money or ex-pecting something in return It is just to make their holiday special and happy
What do you think is the key element to become successfulFirst you have to dream And you have to be very passionate about it Actually being passionate about it is the most important thing Without being passion-ate you cant achieve anything You can work hard but if you are not passionate you cant make things perfect You need to work hard We need to dream and be passionate
Would you consider yourself as some-one who works hard or works smartI see myself as someone who works smart I want to work like that Anyone can work hard but not everyone can work smart The important part here is that if you work smart you can save time and sometimes it becomes ineffi-cient when you work hard Our manage-ment advises the employees not to work hard Donrsquot work hard Work smart And provide the best for the guest
What are your plans for the futureI have many dreams Right now Irsquom focusing to work better I also have a dream of going for higher education And I got the opportunity for that too But the thing is the hotel which im working right now Niyama we are opening the extension part next month and we are trying to be the number one hotel in Maldives Insha Allah we will be-come the best Thatrsquos my biggest dream Working hard with the team to make our hotel the number one destination in the coming days
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How would you describe Maldives to a touristI will be describing Maldives as a par-adise as well known for This is the most peaceful place on the planet In Maldives we donrsquot have much natural resources but we have beautiful cor-al reefs beaches and beautiful islands The people here are very kind to each other and we all welcome to the guests In ancient times we always welcome the guests to our islands warmly and we always try to fulfill their needs and it becomes our pleasure to serve them Everybody will be treating a guest like a friend here A close friend or relative
Message for the readersI would advise all the youth to dream to study gain experience and serve the nation The most important thing is to respect people Especially parents Par-ents plus the elderly We need to respect each other and keep away from doing bad things Always listen to your mom and dad Love them care for them and try to fulfill their dreams because they have sacrificed a lot for you And once you are grown up it must be your re-sponsibility to make them happy and to fulfill some of their dreams too Be truthful be honest and donrsquot lie to any-one
Special thanksI would like to thank almighty Allah my parents my friends my islanders Niya-ma management team because every-one has helped me a lot and encouraged me I would also like to thank the GM of Niyama Mr Dietmar Koegerl (DiDi) and my team at Niyama Without all of their support love and care I wouldnrsquot have been able to achieve whatever I have today Especially my parents whoever I am today is because of them
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Yardayrsquos ArtNAME
Ismail Yanim Abdulla
AGE18 yrs
ARTISTBUSINESS NAMEYardayrsquos Art
WHAT TYPE OF ART DO YOU DOIllustration Abstract art canvas painting doodle sketching portrait drawing
HOW DID YOU GET INTO THE ARTS AREAMy parents used to tell me that I always loved drawing and had to buy me a lot of drawing blocks
since I drew a lot Growing up I learnt a lot by doing researches and looking it to many artistsrsquo works Their work really encourage me to do drawing and stuff
WHAT ARE YOUR INSPIRATIONSEvery creative artwork was my inspiration I always want to do better than the ones I see It is some-
thing that really kept me going
HOW MUCH ARE COMMISSIONED WORKS FORIt depends upon the size and the effort put into the work so most of the time it varies For a normal
drawing is between 150-250rf and much more complex works are above 500Rf
PLANS FOR THE FUTUREI want to be a great artist in Maldives And I want feature in worldwide art exhibition
CUSTOMIZATION POSSIBLEYes I will do my very best to make it up to the expected level
HOW TO CONTACTYou can contact me through my phone +9609697986 or through email Ismailyanim12gmailcom
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKShttpswwwfacebookcomyardayart
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Be kind toone another by Yuna
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November 13 is World Kindness Day What do we really know about kind-ness We throw the word around just like the word love and soon it loses its meaning We think we are kind people but are we really Hateful has become the new cool The more you hate peo-ple the cooler you are and kindness has been taken as a sign of weakness
We treat people who are different in the most negative way possible we treat them worse than how we treat our enemies with no dignity as if they are the dust that is coating us so that if we remove them we might shine but do we not realize that our shine comes from within and by demeaning some-one elsersquos shine it doesnrsquot make us light up any brighter
A typical day in the life of a Maldivian We wake up too late run to our favou-rite place to get brunch or coffee How do we address the waiters Excuse Me are the two words we mercilessly throw around to get the attention of them and sometimes if we arenrsquot even feeling like they deserve two words itrsquos merely a flicker of the hand a syllable if we are feeling generous Where is the kindness we have to show to people who serve us Are they inferior to us If you think about it we are the inferior for we canrsquot even make our own food and we are slaves to coffee houses Yes sure thatrsquos the way the economy works but can you at least be a bit more well-man-nered
Next we run to work We bump into one or two people We blame them for run-ning into us If we bump into an expatri-ate then god save that person because we will make sure to demean and de-humanize them because obviously they are to blame For building our houses taking care of our children cleaning our streets making us food and for throwing our own waste How dare they come to this beautiful country and ruin it with their ugly faces their stupid language and their smell How dare they steal our jobs The jobs that we are too ashamed to do No I wonrsquot thank you for doing any of that but I will spit on your face because I bumped into you and because you exist you are the scum of the earth I am the mighty even though we are the same race and religion because my religion taught me that if I wear the hijab or share three pictures of duarsquos online Irsquom more pious than you and therefore I am given a free pass to publicly mock other people for their flaws
Islam is the religion of kindness We are supposed to treat people with respect with dignity no matter how they treat us because we are always to forgive others and to ask forgiveness ourselves We are taught that we are to be simple and to always appreciate the good things and to help those in need and be humble We were taught to treat people equally no matter what their religion or race or anything Where is our religion when we are shaming people Where is our religion when we are spitting or calling names at anyone who is differ-ent than us
When at work we talk about others behind their back We viber and laugh to ourselves and we never even think of how they would feel We curse away and spend too much time bullying the weaker ones We go to coffees and backbite even more We forget to say thank you once we are done We forget to open doors for others to wish them a good day or to even smile We harass a bunch of girls walking down the road we make fun of the niqabi calling her a ldquoninjardquo and then to make ourselves feel better we call ourselves moderate and we tell that those people in niqab steal or are probably a man under that
We procreate We donrsquot teach our children manners If something goes wrong we teach them to blame Blame teachers other students school the government Anyone but us Our chil-dren never learn to say thank you or please They arenrsquot shown the beauty of how a kind word could make some-onersquos day They are never taught to behave and to give without expecting We go on The life goes on By the end we are nothing but a speck of ungrate-ful dust wandering and by the time we want to say we are sorry itrsquos too late We are six feet under and our mouths can no longer utter the words we wish we could before We wanted to be kind but we waited too long
Start today to be kind to everyone you meet Start giving without expecting Smile more Be more thoughtful Love openly This world it doesnrsquot need any more guns or more arguments or more weapons It needs love Kindness Openness Togetherness Peace
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Diabetes is one of the most common conditions in the Maldives and I am pleased to note that most people are aware of it Therefore the aim of this article is to not only educate those who may not know but to clarify any doubts you may have had before and to en-hance your knowledge on the matter
Put simply Those with diabetes are people who are advised to not con-sume carbohydrate or sugar rich food because their body is unable to regu-late the level of glucose in the blood How is this caused
When sugary food are consumed and digested the level of glucose in the blood shoots up and must be brought back to normal This is done by storing the glucose in the body after converting it into another form known as glyco-gen The hormone responsible for this conversion is insulin The purpose of storing glucose is to make sure the body always has a backup supply for energy need there be a shortage of food (such as during fasting)
For people with diabetes this conver-sion is not able to happen This brings us to the two types of diabetes you may have heard of Diabetes type 1 and type 2 Some of these people do not produce insulin due to a defect in the gene that is responsible for it These people have Diabetes type 1 and since the influence is genetic this condition is mostly inherited They are also able to be diagnosed much earlier in life and need to have insulin injected into them on a regular basis However it only accounts for 10 of the diabetic cases worldwide while the rest has Diabetes type 2
People with diabetes type 2 do produce insulin but they either do not produce enough insulin or the insulin does not function The main reason identified is lack of physical activity obesity or weight gain Being overweight causes the body to release chemicals which destabilizes your metabolism which is a pathway for diabetes This means even if your parents are healthy due to bad habits in your lifestyle you could develop diabetes
In order to regulate the high levels of glucose the body tries to excrete the sugar out along with urine Therefore even if you eat enough the body feels starved as no glucose is stored so you develop a strong appetite but lose weight at the same time High levels of glucose can decrease the concen-tration of water in the blood This will cause water to move out of all cells to compensate for this so they dry up and stop functioning properly This can have severe side effects such as blurred vision confusion strokes and even comas This is why diabetes should be taken seriously
On the bright side diabetes is manage-able with changes in lifestyle However this requires you to be diagnosed as soon as possible Regular medical checkups is the safest way to ensure you are healthy and normal In addition to this reduce the risk of diabetes by proper balanced eating and regular exercising It is also important to have a healthy sleep pattern to keep you ener-gized so your metabolism is active
image doctorndtvcom doctorpulseco
DiabetesMellitus
Infirmitiesin Life
by Thihnaan
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Do you remember parents freaking out when their kid is caught smoking I do and it seems that most mothers and fathers do that
Smoking is bad both religiously and health wise Parents are right in con-demning their kids if they smoke and they have a right to do so Every parent should save their kids from any kind of harm
Unfortunately most parents do not understand or are ignorant about some other matters which should be given precedence over stopping their kids smoking or something similar For instance they wake you up for school even if by hitting but do not wake you up for Fajr prayers One has to wonder about this seriously flawed logic espe-cially since the consequences of miss-ing Fajr prayer are a thousand times more severe than skipping school
Not just the Fajr prayer but all the five daily prayers are one of the most seri-ous matters of our religion They are considered the pillar of Islam as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said ldquoThe head of the matter is Islam its pillar is prayer and its top is jihadrdquo But most of us are unable to grasp the significance of what this means Just like a build-ing cannot stand without its pillars to support it Islam cannot be established without the prayers Moreover some scholars are of the opinion that the one who neglects prayers becomes a kaafir who is beyond the fold of Islam This would mean very harsh consequences for such a person If we assume that this is correct then such a person will be treated how an apostate is to be treated in Islam Firstly he will be asked to repent and to start praying and he will be executed if he doesnrsquot Secondly he will not be buried in a
Muslim graveyard Thirdly he will be denied access to Makkah and al-Madhi-nah because disbelievers are not al-lowed entry to these two blessed cities Fourthly his marriage will be nullified and he will be divorced from his wife Fifthly no Muslim will inherit from his wealth when he dies (rather his wealth will be taken by the authorities (ie to the Muslim treasury)) nor will he inher-it from his Muslim family
But today it is among the things we have neglected most Perhaps that is because most of our minds are preoc-cupied with this world and we do not remember the afterlife at all If not why would anyone stress about their kids smoking and skipping school but does not have qualms about them missing prayers
Letrsquos let parents be for a minute and shoulder some responsibilities our-selves After all just like the parents are ordered to save themselves and their family from the Hellfire we ourselves are ordered to pray five times a day How many prayers do we pray every day Most of us do pray but hardly a day goes by without us missing a prayer or two
We work hard to get good grades and work for a better future for ourselves and our kids That is perfectly fine If by our hard work we achievemdashfor examplemdashworld peace that is going to benefit mankind perhaps for centuries But the harsh reality is that that too is going to end someday Unlike that and unlike the life of this world the Here-after is never going to end It is one the basic things of our belief Does it not make sense to work harder for that and be more careful about what harms our Hereafter more than we do now
Pri-ori-ties
by Mohamed Allam Naeem
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Another year fadesInto the tome of my dark past
Another tale to beginAnother chapter to scribble
The demon in me yearnsThe memories he wish to gain
Satisfied are you He asksThe sins you committed past year
Satisfied are you He asksThe wrath you brought past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe lsquothawabrsquo I earned past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe love I brought past year
Tell me boy He leans in closerWhat you lost past year
Tell me boy His face next to mineWhat you gained past year
A dream and a friend I lostFaith and trust in some too
A dream and a shot of confidence I gainedA ring to say I tied the knot too
by Naail
Past YearBloodwritings
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Switch to Atta FlourWhole wheat flour or most com-monly known as Atta flour is a special kind of flour which is shown to decline the rate of in-crease of blood sugar by 19 mak-ing it ideal for diabetic people
However though its time our society changed this point of view because Atta flour is not just for diabetic people With its truck load of nutritional benefits Atta flour should be preferred over normal flour any day for anybody
Letrsquos take a look at the top 7 rea-sons why you should switch to Atta flour
1 Atta flour contains some of the healthiest forms of carbs and pro-teins essential for your diet
2 It has been found that it helps to lower risk of a Developing metabolic disorders b Wheezing and asthmatic symptoms in young children c High cholesterol in blood d Breast cancer by 34 in women after menopause e Cardiovascular diseases f Alzheimerrsquos disease g Cancer
3 It helps to keep your body weight under control
4 Atta flour reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
5 Whole wheat flour is a source of insoluble fiber This fiber helps to prevent formation of any stones in your gallbladder
6 It acts as a laxative giving a solution to constipation
7 It contains vitamins that boost your immune system
by Thihnaan
image tradeindiacom
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Yummy TalksCoconut Pancakes
by Munshi
Herersquos what yoursquoll need
- Makes around 8 pancakes -
bull 1 cup (150g) self-raising flourbull 14 cup (55g) caster sugarbull 12 teaspoon bicarbonate of sodabull 1 cup (250ml) milkbull 2 tbsp coconut oilbull 2 teaspoons white vinegarbull 1 teaspoon vanilla extractbull 1 cup coconut flakesbull Coconut oil extra to greasebull Mixed berries or chopped banana and walnuts to servebull Maple syrup to servebull Vanilla yoghurt to serve (optional)
Method
1 Combine the flour sugar and bicarbonate of soda in a medium bowl Make a well in the centre Pour the milk butter vinegar and vanilla into the well and whisk until smooth
2 Heat a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat Lightly brush with coconut oil to grease Pour a frac14-cupful of batter into the pan Cook for 1-2 minutes or until bubbles rise to the surface and the base is golden brown Use a spatula to turn and cook for a further 1-2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm Repeat with remaining batter
3 Place the pancakes on serving plates Top with mixed berries (or chopped banana) and walnuts and drizzle with maple syrup Serve immediately
Until next time M
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Visit the Yummy Talks Blog atyummytalkswordpresscomfor more recipes
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EDITORrsquoS CHOICE
Whatrsquos the appeal of the caliphateBBC
Green tea ingredient may target protein to kill oral cancer cells MDCNEWSDAILY
New research reveals extreme oxygen loss in oceans during past climate changeTHE GUARDIAN
Google is making fake human skin totest its cancer-detecting nanoparticlesTHE VERGE
The Human Behind lsquoHumans of New YorkrsquoMASHABLE
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Regulars 02 Letter to Readers03 The DYMag Team04 The Contributors05 Editorrsquos Choice
Specials 17 Yousuf Thahseen25 Artsy People - Yardayrsquos Art
Fashion amp Beauty 15 Nails with Naal
Entertainment 07 Born to Lose - Short Story09 Kaylie - Long Story11 DYM Recommends13 On DYMagrsquos Radar
Columns 31 Infirmities in Life - Diabetus Mellitus32 Religion - Priorities33 Bloodwritings - Past Year44 Health - Food Facts 45 Yummy Talks - Banana Bread
Spots 29 Be kind to one another Lifestyle 34 Health - Switch to Atta Flour35 Yummy Talks - Coconut Pancakes Misc 37 Coffee Republic - Poem
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The CONTENTS
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Chet Fakerrsquos No Diggity played on my laptop The laptop was connected to a woofer system I had bought back when I had money to spend on such luxuries Fakerrsquos high voice and slow groove res-onated the acoustics amplified by how small the room was
It may have been the perfect ndash or at least perfectly adequate - soundtrack for what conspired there
Shena lifted her head from under the sheets She was completely naked As was I so I suppose it was a fair set of cir-cumstances She kissed me on the chest and then on the lips She bit my earlobes before sitting upright and letting the blanket droop to her waist her small breasts didnrsquot provide much resistance
She took out a Marlboro Red and stuck it in her mouth she fumbled for a lighter and I saved the day by handing her one Her small frame dipped into the mattress and while one of her hands was busy putting the cigarette to her mouth she fiddled around on the bed sheet with the other
Bornto Loseby Shan Anees
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There was something about her skinny body her cropped hair her wide blazing eyes the way she moved her fingers and her collarbones - so rigid and stubborn that you could knock someone dead with them - that made me want to jump her all over again Go for a round two or in the immortal words of every gentle-man ever lsquomake sweet love to herrsquo
She crawled towards me and placed her face right in front of mine She smelled of cigarettes with a hint of perfume ndash but it was strong and saccharin She looked at me through eyes that were dreamy and wanton
ldquoWhen you look into my eyes do you see a bad personrdquo she askedI had no idea how to even begin an-swering her question She was by social convention a bad person She had confessed her love and committed to an-other ndash a musician no less those voodoo masters of seduction ndash but here she was in bed with me Maybe she was lustful maybe she was confused or maybe she just wanted to hurt him It didnrsquot really matter People would still judge her con-demn her and label her as just another lsquocheating whorersquo
But people are rarely just lsquocheating whoresrsquo People are curious creatures who struggle to understand how the world works They fancy a lot of people at the same time They make commit-ments with a lot of conviction but only to have said conviction wane And they love too oftenndash they give their heart to some careless buffoon only for them to drop and shatter it - and no one really wants to clean up someone elsersquos mess
Shena was a small and gentle girl who feels like shersquos carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders Her boyfriend was addicted to every pleasure available to him and her mother is the benchmark for all neglectful mothers So maybe she just wanted me to lend her a helping hand
But she has also sat in front of me countless times smoking one cigarette after another without saying a word She is reticent and hard to figure out Maybe she was so consumed by guilt that she felt like her words count for nothing Maybe she just didnrsquot understand herself either and felt lost After all whatever cosmic reaction that caused her to exist hadnrsquot heard bothered with leaving an instruction manual She might have just wanted her boyfriend to hold on to her To believe that the kind of love they talk about in novels existed And screw-ing me was her way of asking him to hold on to her
She may not be a good person but she isnrsquot a bad person either Irsquove been haunted by the human condition long enough to empathize with her Her ac-tions were born of innocence and fuelled by confusion
And she was a woman the bane and blessing of my existence There was al-ways something about them About their smile curves hair laugh voice and lips Something about the way they talked or kept a secret I couldnrsquot help but fall head over heels in love them Women are to me the most magnificent creatures to ever grace the crust of this earth
Her stare continued But her eyes were now marred by delirium She had no-ticed my reluctance to answer
I slung my arm around her neck and pulled her face into mine I took her lips and kissed her I kissed her confusion her laughter her love her lust her fear and her hypocrisy I kissed her struggle her heartache her mortal flaws her lone-liness and her calluses I kissed every-thing she was is and ever will be
I kissed her until I was blind out of breath My kiss is her answer her re-demption her guarantee that someone will hold her close to his heart
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Kaylieby Nuha Nasheed
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The days were passing by the way one would rifle through a particularly disin-teresting book or magazine He clung to his routine and so did she Simple Safe Boring They didnrsquot do anything adventurous after the day of the hike nor did they show any signs of not be-ing happy with this arrangement
After reading the same page blankly for the umpteenth time she threw her book down in frustration Nothing was being absorbed Biting her lip she checked her phone for new notifica-tions Texts voicemail anything But the screen was as blank as it had been for the past four hours What was she even waiting for Sighing she put the phone back down and blew an errant strand of hair off her forehead
Michael How had he suddenly got-ten under her skin this way It was as though he was the only thing she could focus on When had she waited to hear from him like this She hadnrsquot felt this way before had she Then again he hadnrsquot gone this long without constant-ly texting back and forth either
She sighed again feeling a headache bloom just behind her temples and picked her book back up
She sighed as she realised she still hadnrsquot gotten past the page she was already on Flinging the book down again she glanced at her phone Still silent The screen starkly blank But then what else had she been expecting Oh she knew what it was Michael His name strummed through her head like an endless refrain Usually hersquod have called or texted by now Shersquod gotten
used to talking to him every night and this awkward silence felt well awk-ward
Sighing again she picked up her book again Only to put it back down She tilted her head back and close her eyes She just couldnrsquot concentrate Her thoughts were a whirlwind and at the eye of the storm was Michael
She didnrsquot really need to talk to him really Right Tossing her hair back she looked at her phone again Not really no
She bit her lip reaching for the phone And yet
He looked down as he felt his chop-sticks scrape the bottom of the takeout container He laughed to himself as he realised the level of his absorption He hadnrsquot even noticed when hersquod finished eating his Chinese food It was good timing since his movie was nearly finished as it was Looking at the time he realised how much time had gone past Time hersquod usually have spent talking to Kaylie
Ah Kaylie As always his thoughts drift-ed back to her Judging by the time shersquod be lounging somewhere reading If there was anything that Kaylie loved more than tea it was reading
He frowned a little This was the first time in weeks that theyrsquod gone without one of their late nights conversations But then again he had said that he was going to give her space Well Hersquos said so to himself anyway
The radio silence tonight made sense Usually it was always him who initiated the conversation It wasnrsquot like Kaylie ever showed signs of being eager to talk unless hersquod said something Some-times he wondered just how hersquod fallen for this quiet closed off person While it wasnrsquot that they didnrsquot have long in-depth conversations It was just that he always emerged from them feel-ing like he didnrsquot know her any better than when hersquod started out There was something about her though The way she made herself her mind so un-touchable How she seemed so strong and yet at times so delicate And so breakable
The way shersquod always think for a few moments before she said anything And the way she looked when she laughed that made him remember just why he fell in love with this beautiful complicated soul It was a little sur-prising how shersquod changed nearly all his idealistic notions about love She was like a shifting storm Fierce and unfathomable Unaware of the havoc she caused while just living her life as it came to her naturally
All the same maybe some things should just be declared just be de-clared a lost cause and be better left alone Especially given the betrayed way shersquod looked at him the other night
Sighing hersquod just gotten up from his chair when his phone lit up
ldquoHirdquo
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DYMRECOMMENDSBOOKS All the Bright Places by Jennifer NivenTwo destructive people who cannot be anymore opposite meets each other and itrsquos unclear who saved who but as far as teenage life goes this intense novel is a must-read for any YA fan Theodore and Violet will make you pine for a life that could be yours if you only tried Rating 45
The Girl on the Train by Paula HawkinsHawkins debut psychological thriller will forever change the way you look at other peoplersquos lives Get ready to take a trip on the train with Rachel through a mundane life that one day changes into a chaos of cracking down every-thing she knew to be true Rating 35
The Secret Wisdom of the Earth by Christo-pher ScottonA novel about the importance of a single small element will have you wonder what the earth really has to offer Go on an emotional journey to the depths of the wood with 14 year old Kevin and his friend Buzz as they discover the secrets of the Earth Rating 45
MOVIES SPARE PARTSFour students win a robotics competition by using very few resources This film takes us to their journey and how they defeated the competing schools and groups while struggling with bigger personal and sociocultural prob-lems Rating 35
mortdecaiBased on the book by Kyril Bonfiglioli the movie follows the life of a man who must race against time and an array of characters including angry Rus-sians the British MI5 his wife and more to recover a stolen painting Follow along in this fun and incredible journey with Johnny Depp in the titular role Rating 45
Project AlmanacA group of friends builds a time machine to undo past mistakes and as they get greedy there are several consequences that will change the course of time for all of them Release Date 30 January 2015
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MUSIC Blackheart by Dawn RichardElectronic music sees a great future with people like Dawn on the list This album is filled with brilliant tunes ranging from Calypso to the titular Black-heart The music gets darker as you progress but the emotions are so strong it will make you fully concentrate on the song and her voice Rating 35
MY GARDEN BY KAT DAHLIAMove over Nicki and Iggy because Katrsquos got the groove and beats We love this girl and her honest lyrics her style She brings into the scene a raw hon-esty singing songs about things that are true and heart-breaking reminding us to connect to the deepest parts of or soul Wersquove got Walk on Water on repeat Rating 35
TITLE by Meghan TrainorThe singer of All About that Bass comes with her debut album full of catchy songs that will take a permanent place in your head We are loving her colourful spirit and her fun lyrics Our favourites include 3am Title and Dear Future Husband Rating 45
TV SERIES MAN SEEKING WOMANThis show might seem a bit off for some people but I found it to be rather clever It basically depicts an exageration of what dating and society these days feel like I mean who hasnrsquot felt like a genius after getting a number of a girlguy heshe likes right Rating 35
12 MONKEYSThe present is 2043 and a deadly plague has wiped out more than 7 billion people Humanityrsquos only hope left is James Cole a time traveller who now has to follow vague leads back into a time and place in the past in order to change history and remake the future Definitely the best SyFy show in ages Rating 45
MARCO POLOThis adventure epic follows the famous explorer Marco Polo who because of his fatherrsquos need to trade in the silk route ends up serving as a consultant to Kublai Khan the Emperor of Mongolia The writing acting and charac-ters are top notch but heads up on the NSFW-ness Rating 55
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OnDYMagrsquosRadar
Suneetharsquos Award This January Suneetha who is the self-pro-claimed 1 Fan of Priyanka Chopra was given an Award by Ms Chopra herself for the con-tribution We love how she kept going strong despite all the haters and her being noticed by Senpai
The Tourist ArrivalCountdown The skies lit up with the fireworks and music boomed out of the speakers on the new years eve and on the 8th of January when major icons of the entertainment world appeared on the stages of Maldives People moved to the beat and into the Galolhu Stadium with hands in the air and waving their glowsticks
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Dhivehi Artists United A page that we love who posts art of all kinds that needs to be appreciated Pages like this give out art community the much needed ex-posure and tries to show the work of not only the professionals but artists of all kind and craft wwwfbcomDhivehiArtistsUnited MESA GAMFEST 2015
MESA kicked off their (hopefully annual) Gamefest af-ter a 3 year break with a bang The usuals like Need for Speed Most Wanted (classic) and CS (GO) were there but for the first time we saw a lot more focus on con-sole gamers than before CoD (AW) FIFA 15 Tekken Tag Tournament 2 and DOTA 2 were among the other games that were played in the tournament
Male Water Crisis On 4th December 2014 a dam-age to the panel boards due to a fire at MWSC lead to the Male Wa-ter Crisis At the crisis Water was donated to Maldives by numer-ous countries which was then distributed by MNDF Red cres-cent and other various organiza-tions While the whole govern-ment tries their best to avert the crisis our volunteers spend days in the distribution points assist-ing the MNDF and Red Crescent to distribute water to the citi-zens An honorable mention to Kickstart for their awesome app which located water distribution centers at the crisis
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Ombreacute Nails
by Naal photography by Nawaf
NAILS WITH NAAL
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Collection of your favourite colours- dif-ferent shades of similar colours would be perfect + white polish base coat and top coat Make up sponge - I use triangular spong-es If you cut up kitchen sponges that should work fine as well
1 Apply your base coat- let it dry 2 Apply 2 coats of your white polish- let it dry 3 (I didnrsquot do this step) tape your fingers around your nails for easy clean up be-cause this can get a bit messy (remove tape when completely dry) 4 Get your sponge stripe on your colours in multiple coats ( you can use other de-signs- not just stripes- it can be horizontal or vertical- whatever you like) 5 Sponge on the polishes - 2-5 taps then let it dry Re-apply polish on sponge and repeat for a more vibrant look 6 Clean up around your cuticles with your polish remover and a thin brush 7 Apply your top coat for long lasting and shiny finish Enjoy your ombreacute nails Naal
Check out Naalrsquos blog atCOLOURSPLOSIONBLOGSPOTCOM
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Dhi Youth MagazineYOUTH OF THE YEAR 2014
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PHOTOGRAPHY Imy Niyama ldquoSNAPrdquo Photo Studio INTERVIEW Jin
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Tell us a little bit about yourselfMy name is Yoosuf Thahseen Ahmed I was born in D kudahuvadhoo I have three siblings which I am the eldest of Did my Orsquolevels at the island Complet-ed my Arsquolevels at CHSE and decided to work in the health sector But I didnrsquot get chance to pursue the field so changed to tourism
How was your childhood likeI am the eldest in my family I had a sibling when I was 10 years old My parents loved me a lot when I was lit-tle they provided me everything I ever wished for We used to live in our grandfathers house until my parents managed to build a house of their own The support I get from my parents ha-venrsquot changed a bit Considering then the island has developed a lot now Developed in the sense the thought process of people and the infrastruc-ture mainly Actually Kudahavadhoo is the market hub of the area They are building an airport right now actually
What was your childhood dreamThe biggest dream as a child was to be-come the president of Maldives I saw when he visited the island or wherev-er he went there are crowds of people who came and met him and I thought it was a good way to serve the nation at that time
How did you become a butlerWhen I worked in the health sector there were no resorts near our island And at the time Niyama resort was opened some people in the executive ranks from Niyama came to interview the local people And since I saw no pro-gression in the health sector for me I went to the interview And at the inter-view there were people from the senior management team and what they did washelliphellip When I went there I did not ap-ply for a specific post So what they did was they grouped us and asked these four or five groups to stack the materials they provided to the groups up to make the tallest structure And the team I led got to make the tallest structure And since I led the team they congratulated me and said I did well At the interview they told me that they were checking skills like teamwork and whatnot They offered me whichever job I pleased And since I was new to the tourism industry I told them I have no idea which job to select So they asked me what kind of job interested me I replied saying that if I can serve guests that would be fine And they said that they will give me a good job but didnrsquot tell me what kind of job it was After a month later they call me and inform me that I have been selected as an ldquoassistant thankururdquo At that point of time I had no idea that the job description was assistant butler So I asked them what kind of job it is They told me that I have to assist guests and related work like that A month later when I went to sign the contract I asked them what it was again And this time
they told me that the job was being an assistant butler And that was the first time I heard of the word too Butler So I asked them what that was They told me that butlers are people who serves the guests I googled about it and asked a friend what a butler was And this friend of mine told me that itrsquos the mod-ern day servitude Modern slavery After a lot of research I found out that but-lers are people who provides services in big households and luxury hotels After I went to resort I underwent a lot of training in the first five to six months After that I started my work I wanted to become a butler because I wanted to help other people and thatrsquos the main reason why I enrolled in the health field The only difference now is that before I used to work in a hospital and now I work at hospitality Actually at first I was an assistant butler and then I was promoted to a butler With the help of my parents and the hotel management I got a lot of support from them and I wanted to work hard gain more experi-ence and training and as someone who is new to this field I wanted to learn more and give a better service Actual-ly I wanted to be the best butler at that time too
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What is a normal butler routine likeWe would start our duty at 9 in the morning if there is no arrival or depar-ture There would be arrivals or depar-tures at dawn some days around 5 in the morning or 7 There is always a start time There is no end time though we get breaks from time to time Basically a 24 hour job A 24 hour on call job I have to be at a state where I could attend to any needs of a guest at any time There are no specifics in the job If the need presents itself I have to become a wait-er a housekeeper The important part is at the end of the day you need to fulfill the needs of the guest Because we have to take care of all the responsibilities for the guest Coordinating is the only thing I have to do physically There is a direct contact between the guest and the but-ler And the butler has to coordinate for example when they go for tea notify the housekeeping to clean their room ready the tables for the guest before they go to have the breakfast and so on Guests are given a mobile phone from which they could call the butler directly
Hollywood or BollywoodHollywood I like all kind of movies and especially the action movies and also the romantic ones and historical ones too My favorite movie is The Count of Monte Cristo
Can you tell us your incident with the Arabs What ran through your mind when they asked to name anything you wantThe Arabs stayed at Niyama for a week Three people came on a chartered private jet and they stayed at the high category rooms there And I handled them They said they donrsquot care about the money and all they cared about is getting what they want done when they want it Everything So I was always on standby and at the end of the stay they told me that they really liked my service and so they would like to do something in return I told them I did not want any-thing and they asked me which island I was from I told them that there is a small island nearby D Kudahuvadhoo They asked me to take them to the island so I took them there When we went the island council welcomed them warm-ly They visited the institutions there hospitals schools pre-schools all the government institutes and asked if we needed anything and they will provide it And the amounts heads of the insti-tutions proposed were given to them If I was to be honest I actually did not want anything I have almost everything which I want so I donrsquot want more than what I have I think I am very happy with everything I have Even if someone of-fers me money the same rule will apply Actually the service which I provide to the guests is not about money or ex-pecting something in return It is just to make their holiday special and happy
What do you think is the key element to become successfulFirst you have to dream And you have to be very passionate about it Actually being passionate about it is the most important thing Without being passion-ate you cant achieve anything You can work hard but if you are not passionate you cant make things perfect You need to work hard We need to dream and be passionate
Would you consider yourself as some-one who works hard or works smartI see myself as someone who works smart I want to work like that Anyone can work hard but not everyone can work smart The important part here is that if you work smart you can save time and sometimes it becomes ineffi-cient when you work hard Our manage-ment advises the employees not to work hard Donrsquot work hard Work smart And provide the best for the guest
What are your plans for the futureI have many dreams Right now Irsquom focusing to work better I also have a dream of going for higher education And I got the opportunity for that too But the thing is the hotel which im working right now Niyama we are opening the extension part next month and we are trying to be the number one hotel in Maldives Insha Allah we will be-come the best Thatrsquos my biggest dream Working hard with the team to make our hotel the number one destination in the coming days
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How would you describe Maldives to a touristI will be describing Maldives as a par-adise as well known for This is the most peaceful place on the planet In Maldives we donrsquot have much natural resources but we have beautiful cor-al reefs beaches and beautiful islands The people here are very kind to each other and we all welcome to the guests In ancient times we always welcome the guests to our islands warmly and we always try to fulfill their needs and it becomes our pleasure to serve them Everybody will be treating a guest like a friend here A close friend or relative
Message for the readersI would advise all the youth to dream to study gain experience and serve the nation The most important thing is to respect people Especially parents Par-ents plus the elderly We need to respect each other and keep away from doing bad things Always listen to your mom and dad Love them care for them and try to fulfill their dreams because they have sacrificed a lot for you And once you are grown up it must be your re-sponsibility to make them happy and to fulfill some of their dreams too Be truthful be honest and donrsquot lie to any-one
Special thanksI would like to thank almighty Allah my parents my friends my islanders Niya-ma management team because every-one has helped me a lot and encouraged me I would also like to thank the GM of Niyama Mr Dietmar Koegerl (DiDi) and my team at Niyama Without all of their support love and care I wouldnrsquot have been able to achieve whatever I have today Especially my parents whoever I am today is because of them
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Yardayrsquos ArtNAME
Ismail Yanim Abdulla
AGE18 yrs
ARTISTBUSINESS NAMEYardayrsquos Art
WHAT TYPE OF ART DO YOU DOIllustration Abstract art canvas painting doodle sketching portrait drawing
HOW DID YOU GET INTO THE ARTS AREAMy parents used to tell me that I always loved drawing and had to buy me a lot of drawing blocks
since I drew a lot Growing up I learnt a lot by doing researches and looking it to many artistsrsquo works Their work really encourage me to do drawing and stuff
WHAT ARE YOUR INSPIRATIONSEvery creative artwork was my inspiration I always want to do better than the ones I see It is some-
thing that really kept me going
HOW MUCH ARE COMMISSIONED WORKS FORIt depends upon the size and the effort put into the work so most of the time it varies For a normal
drawing is between 150-250rf and much more complex works are above 500Rf
PLANS FOR THE FUTUREI want to be a great artist in Maldives And I want feature in worldwide art exhibition
CUSTOMIZATION POSSIBLEYes I will do my very best to make it up to the expected level
HOW TO CONTACTYou can contact me through my phone +9609697986 or through email Ismailyanim12gmailcom
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKShttpswwwfacebookcomyardayart
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Be kind toone another by Yuna
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November 13 is World Kindness Day What do we really know about kind-ness We throw the word around just like the word love and soon it loses its meaning We think we are kind people but are we really Hateful has become the new cool The more you hate peo-ple the cooler you are and kindness has been taken as a sign of weakness
We treat people who are different in the most negative way possible we treat them worse than how we treat our enemies with no dignity as if they are the dust that is coating us so that if we remove them we might shine but do we not realize that our shine comes from within and by demeaning some-one elsersquos shine it doesnrsquot make us light up any brighter
A typical day in the life of a Maldivian We wake up too late run to our favou-rite place to get brunch or coffee How do we address the waiters Excuse Me are the two words we mercilessly throw around to get the attention of them and sometimes if we arenrsquot even feeling like they deserve two words itrsquos merely a flicker of the hand a syllable if we are feeling generous Where is the kindness we have to show to people who serve us Are they inferior to us If you think about it we are the inferior for we canrsquot even make our own food and we are slaves to coffee houses Yes sure thatrsquos the way the economy works but can you at least be a bit more well-man-nered
Next we run to work We bump into one or two people We blame them for run-ning into us If we bump into an expatri-ate then god save that person because we will make sure to demean and de-humanize them because obviously they are to blame For building our houses taking care of our children cleaning our streets making us food and for throwing our own waste How dare they come to this beautiful country and ruin it with their ugly faces their stupid language and their smell How dare they steal our jobs The jobs that we are too ashamed to do No I wonrsquot thank you for doing any of that but I will spit on your face because I bumped into you and because you exist you are the scum of the earth I am the mighty even though we are the same race and religion because my religion taught me that if I wear the hijab or share three pictures of duarsquos online Irsquom more pious than you and therefore I am given a free pass to publicly mock other people for their flaws
Islam is the religion of kindness We are supposed to treat people with respect with dignity no matter how they treat us because we are always to forgive others and to ask forgiveness ourselves We are taught that we are to be simple and to always appreciate the good things and to help those in need and be humble We were taught to treat people equally no matter what their religion or race or anything Where is our religion when we are shaming people Where is our religion when we are spitting or calling names at anyone who is differ-ent than us
When at work we talk about others behind their back We viber and laugh to ourselves and we never even think of how they would feel We curse away and spend too much time bullying the weaker ones We go to coffees and backbite even more We forget to say thank you once we are done We forget to open doors for others to wish them a good day or to even smile We harass a bunch of girls walking down the road we make fun of the niqabi calling her a ldquoninjardquo and then to make ourselves feel better we call ourselves moderate and we tell that those people in niqab steal or are probably a man under that
We procreate We donrsquot teach our children manners If something goes wrong we teach them to blame Blame teachers other students school the government Anyone but us Our chil-dren never learn to say thank you or please They arenrsquot shown the beauty of how a kind word could make some-onersquos day They are never taught to behave and to give without expecting We go on The life goes on By the end we are nothing but a speck of ungrate-ful dust wandering and by the time we want to say we are sorry itrsquos too late We are six feet under and our mouths can no longer utter the words we wish we could before We wanted to be kind but we waited too long
Start today to be kind to everyone you meet Start giving without expecting Smile more Be more thoughtful Love openly This world it doesnrsquot need any more guns or more arguments or more weapons It needs love Kindness Openness Togetherness Peace
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Diabetes is one of the most common conditions in the Maldives and I am pleased to note that most people are aware of it Therefore the aim of this article is to not only educate those who may not know but to clarify any doubts you may have had before and to en-hance your knowledge on the matter
Put simply Those with diabetes are people who are advised to not con-sume carbohydrate or sugar rich food because their body is unable to regu-late the level of glucose in the blood How is this caused
When sugary food are consumed and digested the level of glucose in the blood shoots up and must be brought back to normal This is done by storing the glucose in the body after converting it into another form known as glyco-gen The hormone responsible for this conversion is insulin The purpose of storing glucose is to make sure the body always has a backup supply for energy need there be a shortage of food (such as during fasting)
For people with diabetes this conver-sion is not able to happen This brings us to the two types of diabetes you may have heard of Diabetes type 1 and type 2 Some of these people do not produce insulin due to a defect in the gene that is responsible for it These people have Diabetes type 1 and since the influence is genetic this condition is mostly inherited They are also able to be diagnosed much earlier in life and need to have insulin injected into them on a regular basis However it only accounts for 10 of the diabetic cases worldwide while the rest has Diabetes type 2
People with diabetes type 2 do produce insulin but they either do not produce enough insulin or the insulin does not function The main reason identified is lack of physical activity obesity or weight gain Being overweight causes the body to release chemicals which destabilizes your metabolism which is a pathway for diabetes This means even if your parents are healthy due to bad habits in your lifestyle you could develop diabetes
In order to regulate the high levels of glucose the body tries to excrete the sugar out along with urine Therefore even if you eat enough the body feels starved as no glucose is stored so you develop a strong appetite but lose weight at the same time High levels of glucose can decrease the concen-tration of water in the blood This will cause water to move out of all cells to compensate for this so they dry up and stop functioning properly This can have severe side effects such as blurred vision confusion strokes and even comas This is why diabetes should be taken seriously
On the bright side diabetes is manage-able with changes in lifestyle However this requires you to be diagnosed as soon as possible Regular medical checkups is the safest way to ensure you are healthy and normal In addition to this reduce the risk of diabetes by proper balanced eating and regular exercising It is also important to have a healthy sleep pattern to keep you ener-gized so your metabolism is active
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DiabetesMellitus
Infirmitiesin Life
by Thihnaan
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Do you remember parents freaking out when their kid is caught smoking I do and it seems that most mothers and fathers do that
Smoking is bad both religiously and health wise Parents are right in con-demning their kids if they smoke and they have a right to do so Every parent should save their kids from any kind of harm
Unfortunately most parents do not understand or are ignorant about some other matters which should be given precedence over stopping their kids smoking or something similar For instance they wake you up for school even if by hitting but do not wake you up for Fajr prayers One has to wonder about this seriously flawed logic espe-cially since the consequences of miss-ing Fajr prayer are a thousand times more severe than skipping school
Not just the Fajr prayer but all the five daily prayers are one of the most seri-ous matters of our religion They are considered the pillar of Islam as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said ldquoThe head of the matter is Islam its pillar is prayer and its top is jihadrdquo But most of us are unable to grasp the significance of what this means Just like a build-ing cannot stand without its pillars to support it Islam cannot be established without the prayers Moreover some scholars are of the opinion that the one who neglects prayers becomes a kaafir who is beyond the fold of Islam This would mean very harsh consequences for such a person If we assume that this is correct then such a person will be treated how an apostate is to be treated in Islam Firstly he will be asked to repent and to start praying and he will be executed if he doesnrsquot Secondly he will not be buried in a
Muslim graveyard Thirdly he will be denied access to Makkah and al-Madhi-nah because disbelievers are not al-lowed entry to these two blessed cities Fourthly his marriage will be nullified and he will be divorced from his wife Fifthly no Muslim will inherit from his wealth when he dies (rather his wealth will be taken by the authorities (ie to the Muslim treasury)) nor will he inher-it from his Muslim family
But today it is among the things we have neglected most Perhaps that is because most of our minds are preoc-cupied with this world and we do not remember the afterlife at all If not why would anyone stress about their kids smoking and skipping school but does not have qualms about them missing prayers
Letrsquos let parents be for a minute and shoulder some responsibilities our-selves After all just like the parents are ordered to save themselves and their family from the Hellfire we ourselves are ordered to pray five times a day How many prayers do we pray every day Most of us do pray but hardly a day goes by without us missing a prayer or two
We work hard to get good grades and work for a better future for ourselves and our kids That is perfectly fine If by our hard work we achievemdashfor examplemdashworld peace that is going to benefit mankind perhaps for centuries But the harsh reality is that that too is going to end someday Unlike that and unlike the life of this world the Here-after is never going to end It is one the basic things of our belief Does it not make sense to work harder for that and be more careful about what harms our Hereafter more than we do now
Pri-ori-ties
by Mohamed Allam Naeem
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Another year fadesInto the tome of my dark past
Another tale to beginAnother chapter to scribble
The demon in me yearnsThe memories he wish to gain
Satisfied are you He asksThe sins you committed past year
Satisfied are you He asksThe wrath you brought past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe lsquothawabrsquo I earned past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe love I brought past year
Tell me boy He leans in closerWhat you lost past year
Tell me boy His face next to mineWhat you gained past year
A dream and a friend I lostFaith and trust in some too
A dream and a shot of confidence I gainedA ring to say I tied the knot too
by Naail
Past YearBloodwritings
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Switch to Atta FlourWhole wheat flour or most com-monly known as Atta flour is a special kind of flour which is shown to decline the rate of in-crease of blood sugar by 19 mak-ing it ideal for diabetic people
However though its time our society changed this point of view because Atta flour is not just for diabetic people With its truck load of nutritional benefits Atta flour should be preferred over normal flour any day for anybody
Letrsquos take a look at the top 7 rea-sons why you should switch to Atta flour
1 Atta flour contains some of the healthiest forms of carbs and pro-teins essential for your diet
2 It has been found that it helps to lower risk of a Developing metabolic disorders b Wheezing and asthmatic symptoms in young children c High cholesterol in blood d Breast cancer by 34 in women after menopause e Cardiovascular diseases f Alzheimerrsquos disease g Cancer
3 It helps to keep your body weight under control
4 Atta flour reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
5 Whole wheat flour is a source of insoluble fiber This fiber helps to prevent formation of any stones in your gallbladder
6 It acts as a laxative giving a solution to constipation
7 It contains vitamins that boost your immune system
by Thihnaan
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Yummy TalksCoconut Pancakes
by Munshi
Herersquos what yoursquoll need
- Makes around 8 pancakes -
bull 1 cup (150g) self-raising flourbull 14 cup (55g) caster sugarbull 12 teaspoon bicarbonate of sodabull 1 cup (250ml) milkbull 2 tbsp coconut oilbull 2 teaspoons white vinegarbull 1 teaspoon vanilla extractbull 1 cup coconut flakesbull Coconut oil extra to greasebull Mixed berries or chopped banana and walnuts to servebull Maple syrup to servebull Vanilla yoghurt to serve (optional)
Method
1 Combine the flour sugar and bicarbonate of soda in a medium bowl Make a well in the centre Pour the milk butter vinegar and vanilla into the well and whisk until smooth
2 Heat a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat Lightly brush with coconut oil to grease Pour a frac14-cupful of batter into the pan Cook for 1-2 minutes or until bubbles rise to the surface and the base is golden brown Use a spatula to turn and cook for a further 1-2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm Repeat with remaining batter
3 Place the pancakes on serving plates Top with mixed berries (or chopped banana) and walnuts and drizzle with maple syrup Serve immediately
Until next time M
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Visit the Yummy Talks Blog atyummytalkswordpresscomfor more recipes
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Regulars 02 Letter to Readers03 The DYMag Team04 The Contributors05 Editorrsquos Choice
Specials 17 Yousuf Thahseen25 Artsy People - Yardayrsquos Art
Fashion amp Beauty 15 Nails with Naal
Entertainment 07 Born to Lose - Short Story09 Kaylie - Long Story11 DYM Recommends13 On DYMagrsquos Radar
Columns 31 Infirmities in Life - Diabetus Mellitus32 Religion - Priorities33 Bloodwritings - Past Year44 Health - Food Facts 45 Yummy Talks - Banana Bread
Spots 29 Be kind to one another Lifestyle 34 Health - Switch to Atta Flour35 Yummy Talks - Coconut Pancakes Misc 37 Coffee Republic - Poem
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Chet Fakerrsquos No Diggity played on my laptop The laptop was connected to a woofer system I had bought back when I had money to spend on such luxuries Fakerrsquos high voice and slow groove res-onated the acoustics amplified by how small the room was
It may have been the perfect ndash or at least perfectly adequate - soundtrack for what conspired there
Shena lifted her head from under the sheets She was completely naked As was I so I suppose it was a fair set of cir-cumstances She kissed me on the chest and then on the lips She bit my earlobes before sitting upright and letting the blanket droop to her waist her small breasts didnrsquot provide much resistance
She took out a Marlboro Red and stuck it in her mouth she fumbled for a lighter and I saved the day by handing her one Her small frame dipped into the mattress and while one of her hands was busy putting the cigarette to her mouth she fiddled around on the bed sheet with the other
Bornto Loseby Shan Anees
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There was something about her skinny body her cropped hair her wide blazing eyes the way she moved her fingers and her collarbones - so rigid and stubborn that you could knock someone dead with them - that made me want to jump her all over again Go for a round two or in the immortal words of every gentle-man ever lsquomake sweet love to herrsquo
She crawled towards me and placed her face right in front of mine She smelled of cigarettes with a hint of perfume ndash but it was strong and saccharin She looked at me through eyes that were dreamy and wanton
ldquoWhen you look into my eyes do you see a bad personrdquo she askedI had no idea how to even begin an-swering her question She was by social convention a bad person She had confessed her love and committed to an-other ndash a musician no less those voodoo masters of seduction ndash but here she was in bed with me Maybe she was lustful maybe she was confused or maybe she just wanted to hurt him It didnrsquot really matter People would still judge her con-demn her and label her as just another lsquocheating whorersquo
But people are rarely just lsquocheating whoresrsquo People are curious creatures who struggle to understand how the world works They fancy a lot of people at the same time They make commit-ments with a lot of conviction but only to have said conviction wane And they love too oftenndash they give their heart to some careless buffoon only for them to drop and shatter it - and no one really wants to clean up someone elsersquos mess
Shena was a small and gentle girl who feels like shersquos carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders Her boyfriend was addicted to every pleasure available to him and her mother is the benchmark for all neglectful mothers So maybe she just wanted me to lend her a helping hand
But she has also sat in front of me countless times smoking one cigarette after another without saying a word She is reticent and hard to figure out Maybe she was so consumed by guilt that she felt like her words count for nothing Maybe she just didnrsquot understand herself either and felt lost After all whatever cosmic reaction that caused her to exist hadnrsquot heard bothered with leaving an instruction manual She might have just wanted her boyfriend to hold on to her To believe that the kind of love they talk about in novels existed And screw-ing me was her way of asking him to hold on to her
She may not be a good person but she isnrsquot a bad person either Irsquove been haunted by the human condition long enough to empathize with her Her ac-tions were born of innocence and fuelled by confusion
And she was a woman the bane and blessing of my existence There was al-ways something about them About their smile curves hair laugh voice and lips Something about the way they talked or kept a secret I couldnrsquot help but fall head over heels in love them Women are to me the most magnificent creatures to ever grace the crust of this earth
Her stare continued But her eyes were now marred by delirium She had no-ticed my reluctance to answer
I slung my arm around her neck and pulled her face into mine I took her lips and kissed her I kissed her confusion her laughter her love her lust her fear and her hypocrisy I kissed her struggle her heartache her mortal flaws her lone-liness and her calluses I kissed every-thing she was is and ever will be
I kissed her until I was blind out of breath My kiss is her answer her re-demption her guarantee that someone will hold her close to his heart
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Kaylieby Nuha Nasheed
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The days were passing by the way one would rifle through a particularly disin-teresting book or magazine He clung to his routine and so did she Simple Safe Boring They didnrsquot do anything adventurous after the day of the hike nor did they show any signs of not be-ing happy with this arrangement
After reading the same page blankly for the umpteenth time she threw her book down in frustration Nothing was being absorbed Biting her lip she checked her phone for new notifica-tions Texts voicemail anything But the screen was as blank as it had been for the past four hours What was she even waiting for Sighing she put the phone back down and blew an errant strand of hair off her forehead
Michael How had he suddenly got-ten under her skin this way It was as though he was the only thing she could focus on When had she waited to hear from him like this She hadnrsquot felt this way before had she Then again he hadnrsquot gone this long without constant-ly texting back and forth either
She sighed again feeling a headache bloom just behind her temples and picked her book back up
She sighed as she realised she still hadnrsquot gotten past the page she was already on Flinging the book down again she glanced at her phone Still silent The screen starkly blank But then what else had she been expecting Oh she knew what it was Michael His name strummed through her head like an endless refrain Usually hersquod have called or texted by now Shersquod gotten
used to talking to him every night and this awkward silence felt well awk-ward
Sighing again she picked up her book again Only to put it back down She tilted her head back and close her eyes She just couldnrsquot concentrate Her thoughts were a whirlwind and at the eye of the storm was Michael
She didnrsquot really need to talk to him really Right Tossing her hair back she looked at her phone again Not really no
She bit her lip reaching for the phone And yet
He looked down as he felt his chop-sticks scrape the bottom of the takeout container He laughed to himself as he realised the level of his absorption He hadnrsquot even noticed when hersquod finished eating his Chinese food It was good timing since his movie was nearly finished as it was Looking at the time he realised how much time had gone past Time hersquod usually have spent talking to Kaylie
Ah Kaylie As always his thoughts drift-ed back to her Judging by the time shersquod be lounging somewhere reading If there was anything that Kaylie loved more than tea it was reading
He frowned a little This was the first time in weeks that theyrsquod gone without one of their late nights conversations But then again he had said that he was going to give her space Well Hersquos said so to himself anyway
The radio silence tonight made sense Usually it was always him who initiated the conversation It wasnrsquot like Kaylie ever showed signs of being eager to talk unless hersquod said something Some-times he wondered just how hersquod fallen for this quiet closed off person While it wasnrsquot that they didnrsquot have long in-depth conversations It was just that he always emerged from them feel-ing like he didnrsquot know her any better than when hersquod started out There was something about her though The way she made herself her mind so un-touchable How she seemed so strong and yet at times so delicate And so breakable
The way shersquod always think for a few moments before she said anything And the way she looked when she laughed that made him remember just why he fell in love with this beautiful complicated soul It was a little sur-prising how shersquod changed nearly all his idealistic notions about love She was like a shifting storm Fierce and unfathomable Unaware of the havoc she caused while just living her life as it came to her naturally
All the same maybe some things should just be declared just be de-clared a lost cause and be better left alone Especially given the betrayed way shersquod looked at him the other night
Sighing hersquod just gotten up from his chair when his phone lit up
ldquoHirdquo
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DYMRECOMMENDSBOOKS All the Bright Places by Jennifer NivenTwo destructive people who cannot be anymore opposite meets each other and itrsquos unclear who saved who but as far as teenage life goes this intense novel is a must-read for any YA fan Theodore and Violet will make you pine for a life that could be yours if you only tried Rating 45
The Girl on the Train by Paula HawkinsHawkins debut psychological thriller will forever change the way you look at other peoplersquos lives Get ready to take a trip on the train with Rachel through a mundane life that one day changes into a chaos of cracking down every-thing she knew to be true Rating 35
The Secret Wisdom of the Earth by Christo-pher ScottonA novel about the importance of a single small element will have you wonder what the earth really has to offer Go on an emotional journey to the depths of the wood with 14 year old Kevin and his friend Buzz as they discover the secrets of the Earth Rating 45
MOVIES SPARE PARTSFour students win a robotics competition by using very few resources This film takes us to their journey and how they defeated the competing schools and groups while struggling with bigger personal and sociocultural prob-lems Rating 35
mortdecaiBased on the book by Kyril Bonfiglioli the movie follows the life of a man who must race against time and an array of characters including angry Rus-sians the British MI5 his wife and more to recover a stolen painting Follow along in this fun and incredible journey with Johnny Depp in the titular role Rating 45
Project AlmanacA group of friends builds a time machine to undo past mistakes and as they get greedy there are several consequences that will change the course of time for all of them Release Date 30 January 2015
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MUSIC Blackheart by Dawn RichardElectronic music sees a great future with people like Dawn on the list This album is filled with brilliant tunes ranging from Calypso to the titular Black-heart The music gets darker as you progress but the emotions are so strong it will make you fully concentrate on the song and her voice Rating 35
MY GARDEN BY KAT DAHLIAMove over Nicki and Iggy because Katrsquos got the groove and beats We love this girl and her honest lyrics her style She brings into the scene a raw hon-esty singing songs about things that are true and heart-breaking reminding us to connect to the deepest parts of or soul Wersquove got Walk on Water on repeat Rating 35
TITLE by Meghan TrainorThe singer of All About that Bass comes with her debut album full of catchy songs that will take a permanent place in your head We are loving her colourful spirit and her fun lyrics Our favourites include 3am Title and Dear Future Husband Rating 45
TV SERIES MAN SEEKING WOMANThis show might seem a bit off for some people but I found it to be rather clever It basically depicts an exageration of what dating and society these days feel like I mean who hasnrsquot felt like a genius after getting a number of a girlguy heshe likes right Rating 35
12 MONKEYSThe present is 2043 and a deadly plague has wiped out more than 7 billion people Humanityrsquos only hope left is James Cole a time traveller who now has to follow vague leads back into a time and place in the past in order to change history and remake the future Definitely the best SyFy show in ages Rating 45
MARCO POLOThis adventure epic follows the famous explorer Marco Polo who because of his fatherrsquos need to trade in the silk route ends up serving as a consultant to Kublai Khan the Emperor of Mongolia The writing acting and charac-ters are top notch but heads up on the NSFW-ness Rating 55
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OnDYMagrsquosRadar
Suneetharsquos Award This January Suneetha who is the self-pro-claimed 1 Fan of Priyanka Chopra was given an Award by Ms Chopra herself for the con-tribution We love how she kept going strong despite all the haters and her being noticed by Senpai
The Tourist ArrivalCountdown The skies lit up with the fireworks and music boomed out of the speakers on the new years eve and on the 8th of January when major icons of the entertainment world appeared on the stages of Maldives People moved to the beat and into the Galolhu Stadium with hands in the air and waving their glowsticks
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Dhivehi Artists United A page that we love who posts art of all kinds that needs to be appreciated Pages like this give out art community the much needed ex-posure and tries to show the work of not only the professionals but artists of all kind and craft wwwfbcomDhivehiArtistsUnited MESA GAMFEST 2015
MESA kicked off their (hopefully annual) Gamefest af-ter a 3 year break with a bang The usuals like Need for Speed Most Wanted (classic) and CS (GO) were there but for the first time we saw a lot more focus on con-sole gamers than before CoD (AW) FIFA 15 Tekken Tag Tournament 2 and DOTA 2 were among the other games that were played in the tournament
Male Water Crisis On 4th December 2014 a dam-age to the panel boards due to a fire at MWSC lead to the Male Wa-ter Crisis At the crisis Water was donated to Maldives by numer-ous countries which was then distributed by MNDF Red cres-cent and other various organiza-tions While the whole govern-ment tries their best to avert the crisis our volunteers spend days in the distribution points assist-ing the MNDF and Red Crescent to distribute water to the citi-zens An honorable mention to Kickstart for their awesome app which located water distribution centers at the crisis
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Ombreacute Nails
by Naal photography by Nawaf
NAILS WITH NAAL
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Collection of your favourite colours- dif-ferent shades of similar colours would be perfect + white polish base coat and top coat Make up sponge - I use triangular spong-es If you cut up kitchen sponges that should work fine as well
1 Apply your base coat- let it dry 2 Apply 2 coats of your white polish- let it dry 3 (I didnrsquot do this step) tape your fingers around your nails for easy clean up be-cause this can get a bit messy (remove tape when completely dry) 4 Get your sponge stripe on your colours in multiple coats ( you can use other de-signs- not just stripes- it can be horizontal or vertical- whatever you like) 5 Sponge on the polishes - 2-5 taps then let it dry Re-apply polish on sponge and repeat for a more vibrant look 6 Clean up around your cuticles with your polish remover and a thin brush 7 Apply your top coat for long lasting and shiny finish Enjoy your ombreacute nails Naal
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Dhi Youth MagazineYOUTH OF THE YEAR 2014
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PHOTOGRAPHY Imy Niyama ldquoSNAPrdquo Photo Studio INTERVIEW Jin
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Tell us a little bit about yourselfMy name is Yoosuf Thahseen Ahmed I was born in D kudahuvadhoo I have three siblings which I am the eldest of Did my Orsquolevels at the island Complet-ed my Arsquolevels at CHSE and decided to work in the health sector But I didnrsquot get chance to pursue the field so changed to tourism
How was your childhood likeI am the eldest in my family I had a sibling when I was 10 years old My parents loved me a lot when I was lit-tle they provided me everything I ever wished for We used to live in our grandfathers house until my parents managed to build a house of their own The support I get from my parents ha-venrsquot changed a bit Considering then the island has developed a lot now Developed in the sense the thought process of people and the infrastruc-ture mainly Actually Kudahavadhoo is the market hub of the area They are building an airport right now actually
What was your childhood dreamThe biggest dream as a child was to be-come the president of Maldives I saw when he visited the island or wherev-er he went there are crowds of people who came and met him and I thought it was a good way to serve the nation at that time
How did you become a butlerWhen I worked in the health sector there were no resorts near our island And at the time Niyama resort was opened some people in the executive ranks from Niyama came to interview the local people And since I saw no pro-gression in the health sector for me I went to the interview And at the inter-view there were people from the senior management team and what they did washelliphellip When I went there I did not ap-ply for a specific post So what they did was they grouped us and asked these four or five groups to stack the materials they provided to the groups up to make the tallest structure And the team I led got to make the tallest structure And since I led the team they congratulated me and said I did well At the interview they told me that they were checking skills like teamwork and whatnot They offered me whichever job I pleased And since I was new to the tourism industry I told them I have no idea which job to select So they asked me what kind of job interested me I replied saying that if I can serve guests that would be fine And they said that they will give me a good job but didnrsquot tell me what kind of job it was After a month later they call me and inform me that I have been selected as an ldquoassistant thankururdquo At that point of time I had no idea that the job description was assistant butler So I asked them what kind of job it is They told me that I have to assist guests and related work like that A month later when I went to sign the contract I asked them what it was again And this time
they told me that the job was being an assistant butler And that was the first time I heard of the word too Butler So I asked them what that was They told me that butlers are people who serves the guests I googled about it and asked a friend what a butler was And this friend of mine told me that itrsquos the mod-ern day servitude Modern slavery After a lot of research I found out that but-lers are people who provides services in big households and luxury hotels After I went to resort I underwent a lot of training in the first five to six months After that I started my work I wanted to become a butler because I wanted to help other people and thatrsquos the main reason why I enrolled in the health field The only difference now is that before I used to work in a hospital and now I work at hospitality Actually at first I was an assistant butler and then I was promoted to a butler With the help of my parents and the hotel management I got a lot of support from them and I wanted to work hard gain more experi-ence and training and as someone who is new to this field I wanted to learn more and give a better service Actual-ly I wanted to be the best butler at that time too
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What is a normal butler routine likeWe would start our duty at 9 in the morning if there is no arrival or depar-ture There would be arrivals or depar-tures at dawn some days around 5 in the morning or 7 There is always a start time There is no end time though we get breaks from time to time Basically a 24 hour job A 24 hour on call job I have to be at a state where I could attend to any needs of a guest at any time There are no specifics in the job If the need presents itself I have to become a wait-er a housekeeper The important part is at the end of the day you need to fulfill the needs of the guest Because we have to take care of all the responsibilities for the guest Coordinating is the only thing I have to do physically There is a direct contact between the guest and the but-ler And the butler has to coordinate for example when they go for tea notify the housekeeping to clean their room ready the tables for the guest before they go to have the breakfast and so on Guests are given a mobile phone from which they could call the butler directly
Hollywood or BollywoodHollywood I like all kind of movies and especially the action movies and also the romantic ones and historical ones too My favorite movie is The Count of Monte Cristo
Can you tell us your incident with the Arabs What ran through your mind when they asked to name anything you wantThe Arabs stayed at Niyama for a week Three people came on a chartered private jet and they stayed at the high category rooms there And I handled them They said they donrsquot care about the money and all they cared about is getting what they want done when they want it Everything So I was always on standby and at the end of the stay they told me that they really liked my service and so they would like to do something in return I told them I did not want any-thing and they asked me which island I was from I told them that there is a small island nearby D Kudahuvadhoo They asked me to take them to the island so I took them there When we went the island council welcomed them warm-ly They visited the institutions there hospitals schools pre-schools all the government institutes and asked if we needed anything and they will provide it And the amounts heads of the insti-tutions proposed were given to them If I was to be honest I actually did not want anything I have almost everything which I want so I donrsquot want more than what I have I think I am very happy with everything I have Even if someone of-fers me money the same rule will apply Actually the service which I provide to the guests is not about money or ex-pecting something in return It is just to make their holiday special and happy
What do you think is the key element to become successfulFirst you have to dream And you have to be very passionate about it Actually being passionate about it is the most important thing Without being passion-ate you cant achieve anything You can work hard but if you are not passionate you cant make things perfect You need to work hard We need to dream and be passionate
Would you consider yourself as some-one who works hard or works smartI see myself as someone who works smart I want to work like that Anyone can work hard but not everyone can work smart The important part here is that if you work smart you can save time and sometimes it becomes ineffi-cient when you work hard Our manage-ment advises the employees not to work hard Donrsquot work hard Work smart And provide the best for the guest
What are your plans for the futureI have many dreams Right now Irsquom focusing to work better I also have a dream of going for higher education And I got the opportunity for that too But the thing is the hotel which im working right now Niyama we are opening the extension part next month and we are trying to be the number one hotel in Maldives Insha Allah we will be-come the best Thatrsquos my biggest dream Working hard with the team to make our hotel the number one destination in the coming days
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How would you describe Maldives to a touristI will be describing Maldives as a par-adise as well known for This is the most peaceful place on the planet In Maldives we donrsquot have much natural resources but we have beautiful cor-al reefs beaches and beautiful islands The people here are very kind to each other and we all welcome to the guests In ancient times we always welcome the guests to our islands warmly and we always try to fulfill their needs and it becomes our pleasure to serve them Everybody will be treating a guest like a friend here A close friend or relative
Message for the readersI would advise all the youth to dream to study gain experience and serve the nation The most important thing is to respect people Especially parents Par-ents plus the elderly We need to respect each other and keep away from doing bad things Always listen to your mom and dad Love them care for them and try to fulfill their dreams because they have sacrificed a lot for you And once you are grown up it must be your re-sponsibility to make them happy and to fulfill some of their dreams too Be truthful be honest and donrsquot lie to any-one
Special thanksI would like to thank almighty Allah my parents my friends my islanders Niya-ma management team because every-one has helped me a lot and encouraged me I would also like to thank the GM of Niyama Mr Dietmar Koegerl (DiDi) and my team at Niyama Without all of their support love and care I wouldnrsquot have been able to achieve whatever I have today Especially my parents whoever I am today is because of them
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Yardayrsquos ArtNAME
Ismail Yanim Abdulla
AGE18 yrs
ARTISTBUSINESS NAMEYardayrsquos Art
WHAT TYPE OF ART DO YOU DOIllustration Abstract art canvas painting doodle sketching portrait drawing
HOW DID YOU GET INTO THE ARTS AREAMy parents used to tell me that I always loved drawing and had to buy me a lot of drawing blocks
since I drew a lot Growing up I learnt a lot by doing researches and looking it to many artistsrsquo works Their work really encourage me to do drawing and stuff
WHAT ARE YOUR INSPIRATIONSEvery creative artwork was my inspiration I always want to do better than the ones I see It is some-
thing that really kept me going
HOW MUCH ARE COMMISSIONED WORKS FORIt depends upon the size and the effort put into the work so most of the time it varies For a normal
drawing is between 150-250rf and much more complex works are above 500Rf
PLANS FOR THE FUTUREI want to be a great artist in Maldives And I want feature in worldwide art exhibition
CUSTOMIZATION POSSIBLEYes I will do my very best to make it up to the expected level
HOW TO CONTACTYou can contact me through my phone +9609697986 or through email Ismailyanim12gmailcom
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKShttpswwwfacebookcomyardayart
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Be kind toone another by Yuna
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November 13 is World Kindness Day What do we really know about kind-ness We throw the word around just like the word love and soon it loses its meaning We think we are kind people but are we really Hateful has become the new cool The more you hate peo-ple the cooler you are and kindness has been taken as a sign of weakness
We treat people who are different in the most negative way possible we treat them worse than how we treat our enemies with no dignity as if they are the dust that is coating us so that if we remove them we might shine but do we not realize that our shine comes from within and by demeaning some-one elsersquos shine it doesnrsquot make us light up any brighter
A typical day in the life of a Maldivian We wake up too late run to our favou-rite place to get brunch or coffee How do we address the waiters Excuse Me are the two words we mercilessly throw around to get the attention of them and sometimes if we arenrsquot even feeling like they deserve two words itrsquos merely a flicker of the hand a syllable if we are feeling generous Where is the kindness we have to show to people who serve us Are they inferior to us If you think about it we are the inferior for we canrsquot even make our own food and we are slaves to coffee houses Yes sure thatrsquos the way the economy works but can you at least be a bit more well-man-nered
Next we run to work We bump into one or two people We blame them for run-ning into us If we bump into an expatri-ate then god save that person because we will make sure to demean and de-humanize them because obviously they are to blame For building our houses taking care of our children cleaning our streets making us food and for throwing our own waste How dare they come to this beautiful country and ruin it with their ugly faces their stupid language and their smell How dare they steal our jobs The jobs that we are too ashamed to do No I wonrsquot thank you for doing any of that but I will spit on your face because I bumped into you and because you exist you are the scum of the earth I am the mighty even though we are the same race and religion because my religion taught me that if I wear the hijab or share three pictures of duarsquos online Irsquom more pious than you and therefore I am given a free pass to publicly mock other people for their flaws
Islam is the religion of kindness We are supposed to treat people with respect with dignity no matter how they treat us because we are always to forgive others and to ask forgiveness ourselves We are taught that we are to be simple and to always appreciate the good things and to help those in need and be humble We were taught to treat people equally no matter what their religion or race or anything Where is our religion when we are shaming people Where is our religion when we are spitting or calling names at anyone who is differ-ent than us
When at work we talk about others behind their back We viber and laugh to ourselves and we never even think of how they would feel We curse away and spend too much time bullying the weaker ones We go to coffees and backbite even more We forget to say thank you once we are done We forget to open doors for others to wish them a good day or to even smile We harass a bunch of girls walking down the road we make fun of the niqabi calling her a ldquoninjardquo and then to make ourselves feel better we call ourselves moderate and we tell that those people in niqab steal or are probably a man under that
We procreate We donrsquot teach our children manners If something goes wrong we teach them to blame Blame teachers other students school the government Anyone but us Our chil-dren never learn to say thank you or please They arenrsquot shown the beauty of how a kind word could make some-onersquos day They are never taught to behave and to give without expecting We go on The life goes on By the end we are nothing but a speck of ungrate-ful dust wandering and by the time we want to say we are sorry itrsquos too late We are six feet under and our mouths can no longer utter the words we wish we could before We wanted to be kind but we waited too long
Start today to be kind to everyone you meet Start giving without expecting Smile more Be more thoughtful Love openly This world it doesnrsquot need any more guns or more arguments or more weapons It needs love Kindness Openness Togetherness Peace
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Diabetes is one of the most common conditions in the Maldives and I am pleased to note that most people are aware of it Therefore the aim of this article is to not only educate those who may not know but to clarify any doubts you may have had before and to en-hance your knowledge on the matter
Put simply Those with diabetes are people who are advised to not con-sume carbohydrate or sugar rich food because their body is unable to regu-late the level of glucose in the blood How is this caused
When sugary food are consumed and digested the level of glucose in the blood shoots up and must be brought back to normal This is done by storing the glucose in the body after converting it into another form known as glyco-gen The hormone responsible for this conversion is insulin The purpose of storing glucose is to make sure the body always has a backup supply for energy need there be a shortage of food (such as during fasting)
For people with diabetes this conver-sion is not able to happen This brings us to the two types of diabetes you may have heard of Diabetes type 1 and type 2 Some of these people do not produce insulin due to a defect in the gene that is responsible for it These people have Diabetes type 1 and since the influence is genetic this condition is mostly inherited They are also able to be diagnosed much earlier in life and need to have insulin injected into them on a regular basis However it only accounts for 10 of the diabetic cases worldwide while the rest has Diabetes type 2
People with diabetes type 2 do produce insulin but they either do not produce enough insulin or the insulin does not function The main reason identified is lack of physical activity obesity or weight gain Being overweight causes the body to release chemicals which destabilizes your metabolism which is a pathway for diabetes This means even if your parents are healthy due to bad habits in your lifestyle you could develop diabetes
In order to regulate the high levels of glucose the body tries to excrete the sugar out along with urine Therefore even if you eat enough the body feels starved as no glucose is stored so you develop a strong appetite but lose weight at the same time High levels of glucose can decrease the concen-tration of water in the blood This will cause water to move out of all cells to compensate for this so they dry up and stop functioning properly This can have severe side effects such as blurred vision confusion strokes and even comas This is why diabetes should be taken seriously
On the bright side diabetes is manage-able with changes in lifestyle However this requires you to be diagnosed as soon as possible Regular medical checkups is the safest way to ensure you are healthy and normal In addition to this reduce the risk of diabetes by proper balanced eating and regular exercising It is also important to have a healthy sleep pattern to keep you ener-gized so your metabolism is active
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DiabetesMellitus
Infirmitiesin Life
by Thihnaan
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Do you remember parents freaking out when their kid is caught smoking I do and it seems that most mothers and fathers do that
Smoking is bad both religiously and health wise Parents are right in con-demning their kids if they smoke and they have a right to do so Every parent should save their kids from any kind of harm
Unfortunately most parents do not understand or are ignorant about some other matters which should be given precedence over stopping their kids smoking or something similar For instance they wake you up for school even if by hitting but do not wake you up for Fajr prayers One has to wonder about this seriously flawed logic espe-cially since the consequences of miss-ing Fajr prayer are a thousand times more severe than skipping school
Not just the Fajr prayer but all the five daily prayers are one of the most seri-ous matters of our religion They are considered the pillar of Islam as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said ldquoThe head of the matter is Islam its pillar is prayer and its top is jihadrdquo But most of us are unable to grasp the significance of what this means Just like a build-ing cannot stand without its pillars to support it Islam cannot be established without the prayers Moreover some scholars are of the opinion that the one who neglects prayers becomes a kaafir who is beyond the fold of Islam This would mean very harsh consequences for such a person If we assume that this is correct then such a person will be treated how an apostate is to be treated in Islam Firstly he will be asked to repent and to start praying and he will be executed if he doesnrsquot Secondly he will not be buried in a
Muslim graveyard Thirdly he will be denied access to Makkah and al-Madhi-nah because disbelievers are not al-lowed entry to these two blessed cities Fourthly his marriage will be nullified and he will be divorced from his wife Fifthly no Muslim will inherit from his wealth when he dies (rather his wealth will be taken by the authorities (ie to the Muslim treasury)) nor will he inher-it from his Muslim family
But today it is among the things we have neglected most Perhaps that is because most of our minds are preoc-cupied with this world and we do not remember the afterlife at all If not why would anyone stress about their kids smoking and skipping school but does not have qualms about them missing prayers
Letrsquos let parents be for a minute and shoulder some responsibilities our-selves After all just like the parents are ordered to save themselves and their family from the Hellfire we ourselves are ordered to pray five times a day How many prayers do we pray every day Most of us do pray but hardly a day goes by without us missing a prayer or two
We work hard to get good grades and work for a better future for ourselves and our kids That is perfectly fine If by our hard work we achievemdashfor examplemdashworld peace that is going to benefit mankind perhaps for centuries But the harsh reality is that that too is going to end someday Unlike that and unlike the life of this world the Here-after is never going to end It is one the basic things of our belief Does it not make sense to work harder for that and be more careful about what harms our Hereafter more than we do now
Pri-ori-ties
by Mohamed Allam Naeem
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Another year fadesInto the tome of my dark past
Another tale to beginAnother chapter to scribble
The demon in me yearnsThe memories he wish to gain
Satisfied are you He asksThe sins you committed past year
Satisfied are you He asksThe wrath you brought past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe lsquothawabrsquo I earned past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe love I brought past year
Tell me boy He leans in closerWhat you lost past year
Tell me boy His face next to mineWhat you gained past year
A dream and a friend I lostFaith and trust in some too
A dream and a shot of confidence I gainedA ring to say I tied the knot too
by Naail
Past YearBloodwritings
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Switch to Atta FlourWhole wheat flour or most com-monly known as Atta flour is a special kind of flour which is shown to decline the rate of in-crease of blood sugar by 19 mak-ing it ideal for diabetic people
However though its time our society changed this point of view because Atta flour is not just for diabetic people With its truck load of nutritional benefits Atta flour should be preferred over normal flour any day for anybody
Letrsquos take a look at the top 7 rea-sons why you should switch to Atta flour
1 Atta flour contains some of the healthiest forms of carbs and pro-teins essential for your diet
2 It has been found that it helps to lower risk of a Developing metabolic disorders b Wheezing and asthmatic symptoms in young children c High cholesterol in blood d Breast cancer by 34 in women after menopause e Cardiovascular diseases f Alzheimerrsquos disease g Cancer
3 It helps to keep your body weight under control
4 Atta flour reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
5 Whole wheat flour is a source of insoluble fiber This fiber helps to prevent formation of any stones in your gallbladder
6 It acts as a laxative giving a solution to constipation
7 It contains vitamins that boost your immune system
by Thihnaan
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Yummy TalksCoconut Pancakes
by Munshi
Herersquos what yoursquoll need
- Makes around 8 pancakes -
bull 1 cup (150g) self-raising flourbull 14 cup (55g) caster sugarbull 12 teaspoon bicarbonate of sodabull 1 cup (250ml) milkbull 2 tbsp coconut oilbull 2 teaspoons white vinegarbull 1 teaspoon vanilla extractbull 1 cup coconut flakesbull Coconut oil extra to greasebull Mixed berries or chopped banana and walnuts to servebull Maple syrup to servebull Vanilla yoghurt to serve (optional)
Method
1 Combine the flour sugar and bicarbonate of soda in a medium bowl Make a well in the centre Pour the milk butter vinegar and vanilla into the well and whisk until smooth
2 Heat a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat Lightly brush with coconut oil to grease Pour a frac14-cupful of batter into the pan Cook for 1-2 minutes or until bubbles rise to the surface and the base is golden brown Use a spatula to turn and cook for a further 1-2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm Repeat with remaining batter
3 Place the pancakes on serving plates Top with mixed berries (or chopped banana) and walnuts and drizzle with maple syrup Serve immediately
Until next time M
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Visit the Yummy Talks Blog atyummytalkswordpresscomfor more recipes
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Chet Fakerrsquos No Diggity played on my laptop The laptop was connected to a woofer system I had bought back when I had money to spend on such luxuries Fakerrsquos high voice and slow groove res-onated the acoustics amplified by how small the room was
It may have been the perfect ndash or at least perfectly adequate - soundtrack for what conspired there
Shena lifted her head from under the sheets She was completely naked As was I so I suppose it was a fair set of cir-cumstances She kissed me on the chest and then on the lips She bit my earlobes before sitting upright and letting the blanket droop to her waist her small breasts didnrsquot provide much resistance
She took out a Marlboro Red and stuck it in her mouth she fumbled for a lighter and I saved the day by handing her one Her small frame dipped into the mattress and while one of her hands was busy putting the cigarette to her mouth she fiddled around on the bed sheet with the other
Bornto Loseby Shan Anees
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There was something about her skinny body her cropped hair her wide blazing eyes the way she moved her fingers and her collarbones - so rigid and stubborn that you could knock someone dead with them - that made me want to jump her all over again Go for a round two or in the immortal words of every gentle-man ever lsquomake sweet love to herrsquo
She crawled towards me and placed her face right in front of mine She smelled of cigarettes with a hint of perfume ndash but it was strong and saccharin She looked at me through eyes that were dreamy and wanton
ldquoWhen you look into my eyes do you see a bad personrdquo she askedI had no idea how to even begin an-swering her question She was by social convention a bad person She had confessed her love and committed to an-other ndash a musician no less those voodoo masters of seduction ndash but here she was in bed with me Maybe she was lustful maybe she was confused or maybe she just wanted to hurt him It didnrsquot really matter People would still judge her con-demn her and label her as just another lsquocheating whorersquo
But people are rarely just lsquocheating whoresrsquo People are curious creatures who struggle to understand how the world works They fancy a lot of people at the same time They make commit-ments with a lot of conviction but only to have said conviction wane And they love too oftenndash they give their heart to some careless buffoon only for them to drop and shatter it - and no one really wants to clean up someone elsersquos mess
Shena was a small and gentle girl who feels like shersquos carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders Her boyfriend was addicted to every pleasure available to him and her mother is the benchmark for all neglectful mothers So maybe she just wanted me to lend her a helping hand
But she has also sat in front of me countless times smoking one cigarette after another without saying a word She is reticent and hard to figure out Maybe she was so consumed by guilt that she felt like her words count for nothing Maybe she just didnrsquot understand herself either and felt lost After all whatever cosmic reaction that caused her to exist hadnrsquot heard bothered with leaving an instruction manual She might have just wanted her boyfriend to hold on to her To believe that the kind of love they talk about in novels existed And screw-ing me was her way of asking him to hold on to her
She may not be a good person but she isnrsquot a bad person either Irsquove been haunted by the human condition long enough to empathize with her Her ac-tions were born of innocence and fuelled by confusion
And she was a woman the bane and blessing of my existence There was al-ways something about them About their smile curves hair laugh voice and lips Something about the way they talked or kept a secret I couldnrsquot help but fall head over heels in love them Women are to me the most magnificent creatures to ever grace the crust of this earth
Her stare continued But her eyes were now marred by delirium She had no-ticed my reluctance to answer
I slung my arm around her neck and pulled her face into mine I took her lips and kissed her I kissed her confusion her laughter her love her lust her fear and her hypocrisy I kissed her struggle her heartache her mortal flaws her lone-liness and her calluses I kissed every-thing she was is and ever will be
I kissed her until I was blind out of breath My kiss is her answer her re-demption her guarantee that someone will hold her close to his heart
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Kaylieby Nuha Nasheed
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The days were passing by the way one would rifle through a particularly disin-teresting book or magazine He clung to his routine and so did she Simple Safe Boring They didnrsquot do anything adventurous after the day of the hike nor did they show any signs of not be-ing happy with this arrangement
After reading the same page blankly for the umpteenth time she threw her book down in frustration Nothing was being absorbed Biting her lip she checked her phone for new notifica-tions Texts voicemail anything But the screen was as blank as it had been for the past four hours What was she even waiting for Sighing she put the phone back down and blew an errant strand of hair off her forehead
Michael How had he suddenly got-ten under her skin this way It was as though he was the only thing she could focus on When had she waited to hear from him like this She hadnrsquot felt this way before had she Then again he hadnrsquot gone this long without constant-ly texting back and forth either
She sighed again feeling a headache bloom just behind her temples and picked her book back up
She sighed as she realised she still hadnrsquot gotten past the page she was already on Flinging the book down again she glanced at her phone Still silent The screen starkly blank But then what else had she been expecting Oh she knew what it was Michael His name strummed through her head like an endless refrain Usually hersquod have called or texted by now Shersquod gotten
used to talking to him every night and this awkward silence felt well awk-ward
Sighing again she picked up her book again Only to put it back down She tilted her head back and close her eyes She just couldnrsquot concentrate Her thoughts were a whirlwind and at the eye of the storm was Michael
She didnrsquot really need to talk to him really Right Tossing her hair back she looked at her phone again Not really no
She bit her lip reaching for the phone And yet
He looked down as he felt his chop-sticks scrape the bottom of the takeout container He laughed to himself as he realised the level of his absorption He hadnrsquot even noticed when hersquod finished eating his Chinese food It was good timing since his movie was nearly finished as it was Looking at the time he realised how much time had gone past Time hersquod usually have spent talking to Kaylie
Ah Kaylie As always his thoughts drift-ed back to her Judging by the time shersquod be lounging somewhere reading If there was anything that Kaylie loved more than tea it was reading
He frowned a little This was the first time in weeks that theyrsquod gone without one of their late nights conversations But then again he had said that he was going to give her space Well Hersquos said so to himself anyway
The radio silence tonight made sense Usually it was always him who initiated the conversation It wasnrsquot like Kaylie ever showed signs of being eager to talk unless hersquod said something Some-times he wondered just how hersquod fallen for this quiet closed off person While it wasnrsquot that they didnrsquot have long in-depth conversations It was just that he always emerged from them feel-ing like he didnrsquot know her any better than when hersquod started out There was something about her though The way she made herself her mind so un-touchable How she seemed so strong and yet at times so delicate And so breakable
The way shersquod always think for a few moments before she said anything And the way she looked when she laughed that made him remember just why he fell in love with this beautiful complicated soul It was a little sur-prising how shersquod changed nearly all his idealistic notions about love She was like a shifting storm Fierce and unfathomable Unaware of the havoc she caused while just living her life as it came to her naturally
All the same maybe some things should just be declared just be de-clared a lost cause and be better left alone Especially given the betrayed way shersquod looked at him the other night
Sighing hersquod just gotten up from his chair when his phone lit up
ldquoHirdquo
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DYMRECOMMENDSBOOKS All the Bright Places by Jennifer NivenTwo destructive people who cannot be anymore opposite meets each other and itrsquos unclear who saved who but as far as teenage life goes this intense novel is a must-read for any YA fan Theodore and Violet will make you pine for a life that could be yours if you only tried Rating 45
The Girl on the Train by Paula HawkinsHawkins debut psychological thriller will forever change the way you look at other peoplersquos lives Get ready to take a trip on the train with Rachel through a mundane life that one day changes into a chaos of cracking down every-thing she knew to be true Rating 35
The Secret Wisdom of the Earth by Christo-pher ScottonA novel about the importance of a single small element will have you wonder what the earth really has to offer Go on an emotional journey to the depths of the wood with 14 year old Kevin and his friend Buzz as they discover the secrets of the Earth Rating 45
MOVIES SPARE PARTSFour students win a robotics competition by using very few resources This film takes us to their journey and how they defeated the competing schools and groups while struggling with bigger personal and sociocultural prob-lems Rating 35
mortdecaiBased on the book by Kyril Bonfiglioli the movie follows the life of a man who must race against time and an array of characters including angry Rus-sians the British MI5 his wife and more to recover a stolen painting Follow along in this fun and incredible journey with Johnny Depp in the titular role Rating 45
Project AlmanacA group of friends builds a time machine to undo past mistakes and as they get greedy there are several consequences that will change the course of time for all of them Release Date 30 January 2015
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MUSIC Blackheart by Dawn RichardElectronic music sees a great future with people like Dawn on the list This album is filled with brilliant tunes ranging from Calypso to the titular Black-heart The music gets darker as you progress but the emotions are so strong it will make you fully concentrate on the song and her voice Rating 35
MY GARDEN BY KAT DAHLIAMove over Nicki and Iggy because Katrsquos got the groove and beats We love this girl and her honest lyrics her style She brings into the scene a raw hon-esty singing songs about things that are true and heart-breaking reminding us to connect to the deepest parts of or soul Wersquove got Walk on Water on repeat Rating 35
TITLE by Meghan TrainorThe singer of All About that Bass comes with her debut album full of catchy songs that will take a permanent place in your head We are loving her colourful spirit and her fun lyrics Our favourites include 3am Title and Dear Future Husband Rating 45
TV SERIES MAN SEEKING WOMANThis show might seem a bit off for some people but I found it to be rather clever It basically depicts an exageration of what dating and society these days feel like I mean who hasnrsquot felt like a genius after getting a number of a girlguy heshe likes right Rating 35
12 MONKEYSThe present is 2043 and a deadly plague has wiped out more than 7 billion people Humanityrsquos only hope left is James Cole a time traveller who now has to follow vague leads back into a time and place in the past in order to change history and remake the future Definitely the best SyFy show in ages Rating 45
MARCO POLOThis adventure epic follows the famous explorer Marco Polo who because of his fatherrsquos need to trade in the silk route ends up serving as a consultant to Kublai Khan the Emperor of Mongolia The writing acting and charac-ters are top notch but heads up on the NSFW-ness Rating 55
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OnDYMagrsquosRadar
Suneetharsquos Award This January Suneetha who is the self-pro-claimed 1 Fan of Priyanka Chopra was given an Award by Ms Chopra herself for the con-tribution We love how she kept going strong despite all the haters and her being noticed by Senpai
The Tourist ArrivalCountdown The skies lit up with the fireworks and music boomed out of the speakers on the new years eve and on the 8th of January when major icons of the entertainment world appeared on the stages of Maldives People moved to the beat and into the Galolhu Stadium with hands in the air and waving their glowsticks
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Dhivehi Artists United A page that we love who posts art of all kinds that needs to be appreciated Pages like this give out art community the much needed ex-posure and tries to show the work of not only the professionals but artists of all kind and craft wwwfbcomDhivehiArtistsUnited MESA GAMFEST 2015
MESA kicked off their (hopefully annual) Gamefest af-ter a 3 year break with a bang The usuals like Need for Speed Most Wanted (classic) and CS (GO) were there but for the first time we saw a lot more focus on con-sole gamers than before CoD (AW) FIFA 15 Tekken Tag Tournament 2 and DOTA 2 were among the other games that were played in the tournament
Male Water Crisis On 4th December 2014 a dam-age to the panel boards due to a fire at MWSC lead to the Male Wa-ter Crisis At the crisis Water was donated to Maldives by numer-ous countries which was then distributed by MNDF Red cres-cent and other various organiza-tions While the whole govern-ment tries their best to avert the crisis our volunteers spend days in the distribution points assist-ing the MNDF and Red Crescent to distribute water to the citi-zens An honorable mention to Kickstart for their awesome app which located water distribution centers at the crisis
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Ombreacute Nails
by Naal photography by Nawaf
NAILS WITH NAAL
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Collection of your favourite colours- dif-ferent shades of similar colours would be perfect + white polish base coat and top coat Make up sponge - I use triangular spong-es If you cut up kitchen sponges that should work fine as well
1 Apply your base coat- let it dry 2 Apply 2 coats of your white polish- let it dry 3 (I didnrsquot do this step) tape your fingers around your nails for easy clean up be-cause this can get a bit messy (remove tape when completely dry) 4 Get your sponge stripe on your colours in multiple coats ( you can use other de-signs- not just stripes- it can be horizontal or vertical- whatever you like) 5 Sponge on the polishes - 2-5 taps then let it dry Re-apply polish on sponge and repeat for a more vibrant look 6 Clean up around your cuticles with your polish remover and a thin brush 7 Apply your top coat for long lasting and shiny finish Enjoy your ombreacute nails Naal
Check out Naalrsquos blog atCOLOURSPLOSIONBLOGSPOTCOM
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Dhi Youth MagazineYOUTH OF THE YEAR 2014
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PHOTOGRAPHY Imy Niyama ldquoSNAPrdquo Photo Studio INTERVIEW Jin
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Tell us a little bit about yourselfMy name is Yoosuf Thahseen Ahmed I was born in D kudahuvadhoo I have three siblings which I am the eldest of Did my Orsquolevels at the island Complet-ed my Arsquolevels at CHSE and decided to work in the health sector But I didnrsquot get chance to pursue the field so changed to tourism
How was your childhood likeI am the eldest in my family I had a sibling when I was 10 years old My parents loved me a lot when I was lit-tle they provided me everything I ever wished for We used to live in our grandfathers house until my parents managed to build a house of their own The support I get from my parents ha-venrsquot changed a bit Considering then the island has developed a lot now Developed in the sense the thought process of people and the infrastruc-ture mainly Actually Kudahavadhoo is the market hub of the area They are building an airport right now actually
What was your childhood dreamThe biggest dream as a child was to be-come the president of Maldives I saw when he visited the island or wherev-er he went there are crowds of people who came and met him and I thought it was a good way to serve the nation at that time
How did you become a butlerWhen I worked in the health sector there were no resorts near our island And at the time Niyama resort was opened some people in the executive ranks from Niyama came to interview the local people And since I saw no pro-gression in the health sector for me I went to the interview And at the inter-view there were people from the senior management team and what they did washelliphellip When I went there I did not ap-ply for a specific post So what they did was they grouped us and asked these four or five groups to stack the materials they provided to the groups up to make the tallest structure And the team I led got to make the tallest structure And since I led the team they congratulated me and said I did well At the interview they told me that they were checking skills like teamwork and whatnot They offered me whichever job I pleased And since I was new to the tourism industry I told them I have no idea which job to select So they asked me what kind of job interested me I replied saying that if I can serve guests that would be fine And they said that they will give me a good job but didnrsquot tell me what kind of job it was After a month later they call me and inform me that I have been selected as an ldquoassistant thankururdquo At that point of time I had no idea that the job description was assistant butler So I asked them what kind of job it is They told me that I have to assist guests and related work like that A month later when I went to sign the contract I asked them what it was again And this time
they told me that the job was being an assistant butler And that was the first time I heard of the word too Butler So I asked them what that was They told me that butlers are people who serves the guests I googled about it and asked a friend what a butler was And this friend of mine told me that itrsquos the mod-ern day servitude Modern slavery After a lot of research I found out that but-lers are people who provides services in big households and luxury hotels After I went to resort I underwent a lot of training in the first five to six months After that I started my work I wanted to become a butler because I wanted to help other people and thatrsquos the main reason why I enrolled in the health field The only difference now is that before I used to work in a hospital and now I work at hospitality Actually at first I was an assistant butler and then I was promoted to a butler With the help of my parents and the hotel management I got a lot of support from them and I wanted to work hard gain more experi-ence and training and as someone who is new to this field I wanted to learn more and give a better service Actual-ly I wanted to be the best butler at that time too
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What is a normal butler routine likeWe would start our duty at 9 in the morning if there is no arrival or depar-ture There would be arrivals or depar-tures at dawn some days around 5 in the morning or 7 There is always a start time There is no end time though we get breaks from time to time Basically a 24 hour job A 24 hour on call job I have to be at a state where I could attend to any needs of a guest at any time There are no specifics in the job If the need presents itself I have to become a wait-er a housekeeper The important part is at the end of the day you need to fulfill the needs of the guest Because we have to take care of all the responsibilities for the guest Coordinating is the only thing I have to do physically There is a direct contact between the guest and the but-ler And the butler has to coordinate for example when they go for tea notify the housekeeping to clean their room ready the tables for the guest before they go to have the breakfast and so on Guests are given a mobile phone from which they could call the butler directly
Hollywood or BollywoodHollywood I like all kind of movies and especially the action movies and also the romantic ones and historical ones too My favorite movie is The Count of Monte Cristo
Can you tell us your incident with the Arabs What ran through your mind when they asked to name anything you wantThe Arabs stayed at Niyama for a week Three people came on a chartered private jet and they stayed at the high category rooms there And I handled them They said they donrsquot care about the money and all they cared about is getting what they want done when they want it Everything So I was always on standby and at the end of the stay they told me that they really liked my service and so they would like to do something in return I told them I did not want any-thing and they asked me which island I was from I told them that there is a small island nearby D Kudahuvadhoo They asked me to take them to the island so I took them there When we went the island council welcomed them warm-ly They visited the institutions there hospitals schools pre-schools all the government institutes and asked if we needed anything and they will provide it And the amounts heads of the insti-tutions proposed were given to them If I was to be honest I actually did not want anything I have almost everything which I want so I donrsquot want more than what I have I think I am very happy with everything I have Even if someone of-fers me money the same rule will apply Actually the service which I provide to the guests is not about money or ex-pecting something in return It is just to make their holiday special and happy
What do you think is the key element to become successfulFirst you have to dream And you have to be very passionate about it Actually being passionate about it is the most important thing Without being passion-ate you cant achieve anything You can work hard but if you are not passionate you cant make things perfect You need to work hard We need to dream and be passionate
Would you consider yourself as some-one who works hard or works smartI see myself as someone who works smart I want to work like that Anyone can work hard but not everyone can work smart The important part here is that if you work smart you can save time and sometimes it becomes ineffi-cient when you work hard Our manage-ment advises the employees not to work hard Donrsquot work hard Work smart And provide the best for the guest
What are your plans for the futureI have many dreams Right now Irsquom focusing to work better I also have a dream of going for higher education And I got the opportunity for that too But the thing is the hotel which im working right now Niyama we are opening the extension part next month and we are trying to be the number one hotel in Maldives Insha Allah we will be-come the best Thatrsquos my biggest dream Working hard with the team to make our hotel the number one destination in the coming days
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How would you describe Maldives to a touristI will be describing Maldives as a par-adise as well known for This is the most peaceful place on the planet In Maldives we donrsquot have much natural resources but we have beautiful cor-al reefs beaches and beautiful islands The people here are very kind to each other and we all welcome to the guests In ancient times we always welcome the guests to our islands warmly and we always try to fulfill their needs and it becomes our pleasure to serve them Everybody will be treating a guest like a friend here A close friend or relative
Message for the readersI would advise all the youth to dream to study gain experience and serve the nation The most important thing is to respect people Especially parents Par-ents plus the elderly We need to respect each other and keep away from doing bad things Always listen to your mom and dad Love them care for them and try to fulfill their dreams because they have sacrificed a lot for you And once you are grown up it must be your re-sponsibility to make them happy and to fulfill some of their dreams too Be truthful be honest and donrsquot lie to any-one
Special thanksI would like to thank almighty Allah my parents my friends my islanders Niya-ma management team because every-one has helped me a lot and encouraged me I would also like to thank the GM of Niyama Mr Dietmar Koegerl (DiDi) and my team at Niyama Without all of their support love and care I wouldnrsquot have been able to achieve whatever I have today Especially my parents whoever I am today is because of them
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Yardayrsquos ArtNAME
Ismail Yanim Abdulla
AGE18 yrs
ARTISTBUSINESS NAMEYardayrsquos Art
WHAT TYPE OF ART DO YOU DOIllustration Abstract art canvas painting doodle sketching portrait drawing
HOW DID YOU GET INTO THE ARTS AREAMy parents used to tell me that I always loved drawing and had to buy me a lot of drawing blocks
since I drew a lot Growing up I learnt a lot by doing researches and looking it to many artistsrsquo works Their work really encourage me to do drawing and stuff
WHAT ARE YOUR INSPIRATIONSEvery creative artwork was my inspiration I always want to do better than the ones I see It is some-
thing that really kept me going
HOW MUCH ARE COMMISSIONED WORKS FORIt depends upon the size and the effort put into the work so most of the time it varies For a normal
drawing is between 150-250rf and much more complex works are above 500Rf
PLANS FOR THE FUTUREI want to be a great artist in Maldives And I want feature in worldwide art exhibition
CUSTOMIZATION POSSIBLEYes I will do my very best to make it up to the expected level
HOW TO CONTACTYou can contact me through my phone +9609697986 or through email Ismailyanim12gmailcom
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKShttpswwwfacebookcomyardayart
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Be kind toone another by Yuna
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November 13 is World Kindness Day What do we really know about kind-ness We throw the word around just like the word love and soon it loses its meaning We think we are kind people but are we really Hateful has become the new cool The more you hate peo-ple the cooler you are and kindness has been taken as a sign of weakness
We treat people who are different in the most negative way possible we treat them worse than how we treat our enemies with no dignity as if they are the dust that is coating us so that if we remove them we might shine but do we not realize that our shine comes from within and by demeaning some-one elsersquos shine it doesnrsquot make us light up any brighter
A typical day in the life of a Maldivian We wake up too late run to our favou-rite place to get brunch or coffee How do we address the waiters Excuse Me are the two words we mercilessly throw around to get the attention of them and sometimes if we arenrsquot even feeling like they deserve two words itrsquos merely a flicker of the hand a syllable if we are feeling generous Where is the kindness we have to show to people who serve us Are they inferior to us If you think about it we are the inferior for we canrsquot even make our own food and we are slaves to coffee houses Yes sure thatrsquos the way the economy works but can you at least be a bit more well-man-nered
Next we run to work We bump into one or two people We blame them for run-ning into us If we bump into an expatri-ate then god save that person because we will make sure to demean and de-humanize them because obviously they are to blame For building our houses taking care of our children cleaning our streets making us food and for throwing our own waste How dare they come to this beautiful country and ruin it with their ugly faces their stupid language and their smell How dare they steal our jobs The jobs that we are too ashamed to do No I wonrsquot thank you for doing any of that but I will spit on your face because I bumped into you and because you exist you are the scum of the earth I am the mighty even though we are the same race and religion because my religion taught me that if I wear the hijab or share three pictures of duarsquos online Irsquom more pious than you and therefore I am given a free pass to publicly mock other people for their flaws
Islam is the religion of kindness We are supposed to treat people with respect with dignity no matter how they treat us because we are always to forgive others and to ask forgiveness ourselves We are taught that we are to be simple and to always appreciate the good things and to help those in need and be humble We were taught to treat people equally no matter what their religion or race or anything Where is our religion when we are shaming people Where is our religion when we are spitting or calling names at anyone who is differ-ent than us
When at work we talk about others behind their back We viber and laugh to ourselves and we never even think of how they would feel We curse away and spend too much time bullying the weaker ones We go to coffees and backbite even more We forget to say thank you once we are done We forget to open doors for others to wish them a good day or to even smile We harass a bunch of girls walking down the road we make fun of the niqabi calling her a ldquoninjardquo and then to make ourselves feel better we call ourselves moderate and we tell that those people in niqab steal or are probably a man under that
We procreate We donrsquot teach our children manners If something goes wrong we teach them to blame Blame teachers other students school the government Anyone but us Our chil-dren never learn to say thank you or please They arenrsquot shown the beauty of how a kind word could make some-onersquos day They are never taught to behave and to give without expecting We go on The life goes on By the end we are nothing but a speck of ungrate-ful dust wandering and by the time we want to say we are sorry itrsquos too late We are six feet under and our mouths can no longer utter the words we wish we could before We wanted to be kind but we waited too long
Start today to be kind to everyone you meet Start giving without expecting Smile more Be more thoughtful Love openly This world it doesnrsquot need any more guns or more arguments or more weapons It needs love Kindness Openness Togetherness Peace
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Diabetes is one of the most common conditions in the Maldives and I am pleased to note that most people are aware of it Therefore the aim of this article is to not only educate those who may not know but to clarify any doubts you may have had before and to en-hance your knowledge on the matter
Put simply Those with diabetes are people who are advised to not con-sume carbohydrate or sugar rich food because their body is unable to regu-late the level of glucose in the blood How is this caused
When sugary food are consumed and digested the level of glucose in the blood shoots up and must be brought back to normal This is done by storing the glucose in the body after converting it into another form known as glyco-gen The hormone responsible for this conversion is insulin The purpose of storing glucose is to make sure the body always has a backup supply for energy need there be a shortage of food (such as during fasting)
For people with diabetes this conver-sion is not able to happen This brings us to the two types of diabetes you may have heard of Diabetes type 1 and type 2 Some of these people do not produce insulin due to a defect in the gene that is responsible for it These people have Diabetes type 1 and since the influence is genetic this condition is mostly inherited They are also able to be diagnosed much earlier in life and need to have insulin injected into them on a regular basis However it only accounts for 10 of the diabetic cases worldwide while the rest has Diabetes type 2
People with diabetes type 2 do produce insulin but they either do not produce enough insulin or the insulin does not function The main reason identified is lack of physical activity obesity or weight gain Being overweight causes the body to release chemicals which destabilizes your metabolism which is a pathway for diabetes This means even if your parents are healthy due to bad habits in your lifestyle you could develop diabetes
In order to regulate the high levels of glucose the body tries to excrete the sugar out along with urine Therefore even if you eat enough the body feels starved as no glucose is stored so you develop a strong appetite but lose weight at the same time High levels of glucose can decrease the concen-tration of water in the blood This will cause water to move out of all cells to compensate for this so they dry up and stop functioning properly This can have severe side effects such as blurred vision confusion strokes and even comas This is why diabetes should be taken seriously
On the bright side diabetes is manage-able with changes in lifestyle However this requires you to be diagnosed as soon as possible Regular medical checkups is the safest way to ensure you are healthy and normal In addition to this reduce the risk of diabetes by proper balanced eating and regular exercising It is also important to have a healthy sleep pattern to keep you ener-gized so your metabolism is active
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DiabetesMellitus
Infirmitiesin Life
by Thihnaan
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Do you remember parents freaking out when their kid is caught smoking I do and it seems that most mothers and fathers do that
Smoking is bad both religiously and health wise Parents are right in con-demning their kids if they smoke and they have a right to do so Every parent should save their kids from any kind of harm
Unfortunately most parents do not understand or are ignorant about some other matters which should be given precedence over stopping their kids smoking or something similar For instance they wake you up for school even if by hitting but do not wake you up for Fajr prayers One has to wonder about this seriously flawed logic espe-cially since the consequences of miss-ing Fajr prayer are a thousand times more severe than skipping school
Not just the Fajr prayer but all the five daily prayers are one of the most seri-ous matters of our religion They are considered the pillar of Islam as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said ldquoThe head of the matter is Islam its pillar is prayer and its top is jihadrdquo But most of us are unable to grasp the significance of what this means Just like a build-ing cannot stand without its pillars to support it Islam cannot be established without the prayers Moreover some scholars are of the opinion that the one who neglects prayers becomes a kaafir who is beyond the fold of Islam This would mean very harsh consequences for such a person If we assume that this is correct then such a person will be treated how an apostate is to be treated in Islam Firstly he will be asked to repent and to start praying and he will be executed if he doesnrsquot Secondly he will not be buried in a
Muslim graveyard Thirdly he will be denied access to Makkah and al-Madhi-nah because disbelievers are not al-lowed entry to these two blessed cities Fourthly his marriage will be nullified and he will be divorced from his wife Fifthly no Muslim will inherit from his wealth when he dies (rather his wealth will be taken by the authorities (ie to the Muslim treasury)) nor will he inher-it from his Muslim family
But today it is among the things we have neglected most Perhaps that is because most of our minds are preoc-cupied with this world and we do not remember the afterlife at all If not why would anyone stress about their kids smoking and skipping school but does not have qualms about them missing prayers
Letrsquos let parents be for a minute and shoulder some responsibilities our-selves After all just like the parents are ordered to save themselves and their family from the Hellfire we ourselves are ordered to pray five times a day How many prayers do we pray every day Most of us do pray but hardly a day goes by without us missing a prayer or two
We work hard to get good grades and work for a better future for ourselves and our kids That is perfectly fine If by our hard work we achievemdashfor examplemdashworld peace that is going to benefit mankind perhaps for centuries But the harsh reality is that that too is going to end someday Unlike that and unlike the life of this world the Here-after is never going to end It is one the basic things of our belief Does it not make sense to work harder for that and be more careful about what harms our Hereafter more than we do now
Pri-ori-ties
by Mohamed Allam Naeem
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Another year fadesInto the tome of my dark past
Another tale to beginAnother chapter to scribble
The demon in me yearnsThe memories he wish to gain
Satisfied are you He asksThe sins you committed past year
Satisfied are you He asksThe wrath you brought past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe lsquothawabrsquo I earned past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe love I brought past year
Tell me boy He leans in closerWhat you lost past year
Tell me boy His face next to mineWhat you gained past year
A dream and a friend I lostFaith and trust in some too
A dream and a shot of confidence I gainedA ring to say I tied the knot too
by Naail
Past YearBloodwritings
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Switch to Atta FlourWhole wheat flour or most com-monly known as Atta flour is a special kind of flour which is shown to decline the rate of in-crease of blood sugar by 19 mak-ing it ideal for diabetic people
However though its time our society changed this point of view because Atta flour is not just for diabetic people With its truck load of nutritional benefits Atta flour should be preferred over normal flour any day for anybody
Letrsquos take a look at the top 7 rea-sons why you should switch to Atta flour
1 Atta flour contains some of the healthiest forms of carbs and pro-teins essential for your diet
2 It has been found that it helps to lower risk of a Developing metabolic disorders b Wheezing and asthmatic symptoms in young children c High cholesterol in blood d Breast cancer by 34 in women after menopause e Cardiovascular diseases f Alzheimerrsquos disease g Cancer
3 It helps to keep your body weight under control
4 Atta flour reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
5 Whole wheat flour is a source of insoluble fiber This fiber helps to prevent formation of any stones in your gallbladder
6 It acts as a laxative giving a solution to constipation
7 It contains vitamins that boost your immune system
by Thihnaan
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Yummy TalksCoconut Pancakes
by Munshi
Herersquos what yoursquoll need
- Makes around 8 pancakes -
bull 1 cup (150g) self-raising flourbull 14 cup (55g) caster sugarbull 12 teaspoon bicarbonate of sodabull 1 cup (250ml) milkbull 2 tbsp coconut oilbull 2 teaspoons white vinegarbull 1 teaspoon vanilla extractbull 1 cup coconut flakesbull Coconut oil extra to greasebull Mixed berries or chopped banana and walnuts to servebull Maple syrup to servebull Vanilla yoghurt to serve (optional)
Method
1 Combine the flour sugar and bicarbonate of soda in a medium bowl Make a well in the centre Pour the milk butter vinegar and vanilla into the well and whisk until smooth
2 Heat a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat Lightly brush with coconut oil to grease Pour a frac14-cupful of batter into the pan Cook for 1-2 minutes or until bubbles rise to the surface and the base is golden brown Use a spatula to turn and cook for a further 1-2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm Repeat with remaining batter
3 Place the pancakes on serving plates Top with mixed berries (or chopped banana) and walnuts and drizzle with maple syrup Serve immediately
Until next time M
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Visit the Yummy Talks Blog atyummytalkswordpresscomfor more recipes
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There was something about her skinny body her cropped hair her wide blazing eyes the way she moved her fingers and her collarbones - so rigid and stubborn that you could knock someone dead with them - that made me want to jump her all over again Go for a round two or in the immortal words of every gentle-man ever lsquomake sweet love to herrsquo
She crawled towards me and placed her face right in front of mine She smelled of cigarettes with a hint of perfume ndash but it was strong and saccharin She looked at me through eyes that were dreamy and wanton
ldquoWhen you look into my eyes do you see a bad personrdquo she askedI had no idea how to even begin an-swering her question She was by social convention a bad person She had confessed her love and committed to an-other ndash a musician no less those voodoo masters of seduction ndash but here she was in bed with me Maybe she was lustful maybe she was confused or maybe she just wanted to hurt him It didnrsquot really matter People would still judge her con-demn her and label her as just another lsquocheating whorersquo
But people are rarely just lsquocheating whoresrsquo People are curious creatures who struggle to understand how the world works They fancy a lot of people at the same time They make commit-ments with a lot of conviction but only to have said conviction wane And they love too oftenndash they give their heart to some careless buffoon only for them to drop and shatter it - and no one really wants to clean up someone elsersquos mess
Shena was a small and gentle girl who feels like shersquos carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders Her boyfriend was addicted to every pleasure available to him and her mother is the benchmark for all neglectful mothers So maybe she just wanted me to lend her a helping hand
But she has also sat in front of me countless times smoking one cigarette after another without saying a word She is reticent and hard to figure out Maybe she was so consumed by guilt that she felt like her words count for nothing Maybe she just didnrsquot understand herself either and felt lost After all whatever cosmic reaction that caused her to exist hadnrsquot heard bothered with leaving an instruction manual She might have just wanted her boyfriend to hold on to her To believe that the kind of love they talk about in novels existed And screw-ing me was her way of asking him to hold on to her
She may not be a good person but she isnrsquot a bad person either Irsquove been haunted by the human condition long enough to empathize with her Her ac-tions were born of innocence and fuelled by confusion
And she was a woman the bane and blessing of my existence There was al-ways something about them About their smile curves hair laugh voice and lips Something about the way they talked or kept a secret I couldnrsquot help but fall head over heels in love them Women are to me the most magnificent creatures to ever grace the crust of this earth
Her stare continued But her eyes were now marred by delirium She had no-ticed my reluctance to answer
I slung my arm around her neck and pulled her face into mine I took her lips and kissed her I kissed her confusion her laughter her love her lust her fear and her hypocrisy I kissed her struggle her heartache her mortal flaws her lone-liness and her calluses I kissed every-thing she was is and ever will be
I kissed her until I was blind out of breath My kiss is her answer her re-demption her guarantee that someone will hold her close to his heart
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Kaylieby Nuha Nasheed
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The days were passing by the way one would rifle through a particularly disin-teresting book or magazine He clung to his routine and so did she Simple Safe Boring They didnrsquot do anything adventurous after the day of the hike nor did they show any signs of not be-ing happy with this arrangement
After reading the same page blankly for the umpteenth time she threw her book down in frustration Nothing was being absorbed Biting her lip she checked her phone for new notifica-tions Texts voicemail anything But the screen was as blank as it had been for the past four hours What was she even waiting for Sighing she put the phone back down and blew an errant strand of hair off her forehead
Michael How had he suddenly got-ten under her skin this way It was as though he was the only thing she could focus on When had she waited to hear from him like this She hadnrsquot felt this way before had she Then again he hadnrsquot gone this long without constant-ly texting back and forth either
She sighed again feeling a headache bloom just behind her temples and picked her book back up
She sighed as she realised she still hadnrsquot gotten past the page she was already on Flinging the book down again she glanced at her phone Still silent The screen starkly blank But then what else had she been expecting Oh she knew what it was Michael His name strummed through her head like an endless refrain Usually hersquod have called or texted by now Shersquod gotten
used to talking to him every night and this awkward silence felt well awk-ward
Sighing again she picked up her book again Only to put it back down She tilted her head back and close her eyes She just couldnrsquot concentrate Her thoughts were a whirlwind and at the eye of the storm was Michael
She didnrsquot really need to talk to him really Right Tossing her hair back she looked at her phone again Not really no
She bit her lip reaching for the phone And yet
He looked down as he felt his chop-sticks scrape the bottom of the takeout container He laughed to himself as he realised the level of his absorption He hadnrsquot even noticed when hersquod finished eating his Chinese food It was good timing since his movie was nearly finished as it was Looking at the time he realised how much time had gone past Time hersquod usually have spent talking to Kaylie
Ah Kaylie As always his thoughts drift-ed back to her Judging by the time shersquod be lounging somewhere reading If there was anything that Kaylie loved more than tea it was reading
He frowned a little This was the first time in weeks that theyrsquod gone without one of their late nights conversations But then again he had said that he was going to give her space Well Hersquos said so to himself anyway
The radio silence tonight made sense Usually it was always him who initiated the conversation It wasnrsquot like Kaylie ever showed signs of being eager to talk unless hersquod said something Some-times he wondered just how hersquod fallen for this quiet closed off person While it wasnrsquot that they didnrsquot have long in-depth conversations It was just that he always emerged from them feel-ing like he didnrsquot know her any better than when hersquod started out There was something about her though The way she made herself her mind so un-touchable How she seemed so strong and yet at times so delicate And so breakable
The way shersquod always think for a few moments before she said anything And the way she looked when she laughed that made him remember just why he fell in love with this beautiful complicated soul It was a little sur-prising how shersquod changed nearly all his idealistic notions about love She was like a shifting storm Fierce and unfathomable Unaware of the havoc she caused while just living her life as it came to her naturally
All the same maybe some things should just be declared just be de-clared a lost cause and be better left alone Especially given the betrayed way shersquod looked at him the other night
Sighing hersquod just gotten up from his chair when his phone lit up
ldquoHirdquo
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DYMRECOMMENDSBOOKS All the Bright Places by Jennifer NivenTwo destructive people who cannot be anymore opposite meets each other and itrsquos unclear who saved who but as far as teenage life goes this intense novel is a must-read for any YA fan Theodore and Violet will make you pine for a life that could be yours if you only tried Rating 45
The Girl on the Train by Paula HawkinsHawkins debut psychological thriller will forever change the way you look at other peoplersquos lives Get ready to take a trip on the train with Rachel through a mundane life that one day changes into a chaos of cracking down every-thing she knew to be true Rating 35
The Secret Wisdom of the Earth by Christo-pher ScottonA novel about the importance of a single small element will have you wonder what the earth really has to offer Go on an emotional journey to the depths of the wood with 14 year old Kevin and his friend Buzz as they discover the secrets of the Earth Rating 45
MOVIES SPARE PARTSFour students win a robotics competition by using very few resources This film takes us to their journey and how they defeated the competing schools and groups while struggling with bigger personal and sociocultural prob-lems Rating 35
mortdecaiBased on the book by Kyril Bonfiglioli the movie follows the life of a man who must race against time and an array of characters including angry Rus-sians the British MI5 his wife and more to recover a stolen painting Follow along in this fun and incredible journey with Johnny Depp in the titular role Rating 45
Project AlmanacA group of friends builds a time machine to undo past mistakes and as they get greedy there are several consequences that will change the course of time for all of them Release Date 30 January 2015
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MUSIC Blackheart by Dawn RichardElectronic music sees a great future with people like Dawn on the list This album is filled with brilliant tunes ranging from Calypso to the titular Black-heart The music gets darker as you progress but the emotions are so strong it will make you fully concentrate on the song and her voice Rating 35
MY GARDEN BY KAT DAHLIAMove over Nicki and Iggy because Katrsquos got the groove and beats We love this girl and her honest lyrics her style She brings into the scene a raw hon-esty singing songs about things that are true and heart-breaking reminding us to connect to the deepest parts of or soul Wersquove got Walk on Water on repeat Rating 35
TITLE by Meghan TrainorThe singer of All About that Bass comes with her debut album full of catchy songs that will take a permanent place in your head We are loving her colourful spirit and her fun lyrics Our favourites include 3am Title and Dear Future Husband Rating 45
TV SERIES MAN SEEKING WOMANThis show might seem a bit off for some people but I found it to be rather clever It basically depicts an exageration of what dating and society these days feel like I mean who hasnrsquot felt like a genius after getting a number of a girlguy heshe likes right Rating 35
12 MONKEYSThe present is 2043 and a deadly plague has wiped out more than 7 billion people Humanityrsquos only hope left is James Cole a time traveller who now has to follow vague leads back into a time and place in the past in order to change history and remake the future Definitely the best SyFy show in ages Rating 45
MARCO POLOThis adventure epic follows the famous explorer Marco Polo who because of his fatherrsquos need to trade in the silk route ends up serving as a consultant to Kublai Khan the Emperor of Mongolia The writing acting and charac-ters are top notch but heads up on the NSFW-ness Rating 55
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OnDYMagrsquosRadar
Suneetharsquos Award This January Suneetha who is the self-pro-claimed 1 Fan of Priyanka Chopra was given an Award by Ms Chopra herself for the con-tribution We love how she kept going strong despite all the haters and her being noticed by Senpai
The Tourist ArrivalCountdown The skies lit up with the fireworks and music boomed out of the speakers on the new years eve and on the 8th of January when major icons of the entertainment world appeared on the stages of Maldives People moved to the beat and into the Galolhu Stadium with hands in the air and waving their glowsticks
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Dhivehi Artists United A page that we love who posts art of all kinds that needs to be appreciated Pages like this give out art community the much needed ex-posure and tries to show the work of not only the professionals but artists of all kind and craft wwwfbcomDhivehiArtistsUnited MESA GAMFEST 2015
MESA kicked off their (hopefully annual) Gamefest af-ter a 3 year break with a bang The usuals like Need for Speed Most Wanted (classic) and CS (GO) were there but for the first time we saw a lot more focus on con-sole gamers than before CoD (AW) FIFA 15 Tekken Tag Tournament 2 and DOTA 2 were among the other games that were played in the tournament
Male Water Crisis On 4th December 2014 a dam-age to the panel boards due to a fire at MWSC lead to the Male Wa-ter Crisis At the crisis Water was donated to Maldives by numer-ous countries which was then distributed by MNDF Red cres-cent and other various organiza-tions While the whole govern-ment tries their best to avert the crisis our volunteers spend days in the distribution points assist-ing the MNDF and Red Crescent to distribute water to the citi-zens An honorable mention to Kickstart for their awesome app which located water distribution centers at the crisis
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Ombreacute Nails
by Naal photography by Nawaf
NAILS WITH NAAL
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Collection of your favourite colours- dif-ferent shades of similar colours would be perfect + white polish base coat and top coat Make up sponge - I use triangular spong-es If you cut up kitchen sponges that should work fine as well
1 Apply your base coat- let it dry 2 Apply 2 coats of your white polish- let it dry 3 (I didnrsquot do this step) tape your fingers around your nails for easy clean up be-cause this can get a bit messy (remove tape when completely dry) 4 Get your sponge stripe on your colours in multiple coats ( you can use other de-signs- not just stripes- it can be horizontal or vertical- whatever you like) 5 Sponge on the polishes - 2-5 taps then let it dry Re-apply polish on sponge and repeat for a more vibrant look 6 Clean up around your cuticles with your polish remover and a thin brush 7 Apply your top coat for long lasting and shiny finish Enjoy your ombreacute nails Naal
Check out Naalrsquos blog atCOLOURSPLOSIONBLOGSPOTCOM
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Dhi Youth MagazineYOUTH OF THE YEAR 2014
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PHOTOGRAPHY Imy Niyama ldquoSNAPrdquo Photo Studio INTERVIEW Jin
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Tell us a little bit about yourselfMy name is Yoosuf Thahseen Ahmed I was born in D kudahuvadhoo I have three siblings which I am the eldest of Did my Orsquolevels at the island Complet-ed my Arsquolevels at CHSE and decided to work in the health sector But I didnrsquot get chance to pursue the field so changed to tourism
How was your childhood likeI am the eldest in my family I had a sibling when I was 10 years old My parents loved me a lot when I was lit-tle they provided me everything I ever wished for We used to live in our grandfathers house until my parents managed to build a house of their own The support I get from my parents ha-venrsquot changed a bit Considering then the island has developed a lot now Developed in the sense the thought process of people and the infrastruc-ture mainly Actually Kudahavadhoo is the market hub of the area They are building an airport right now actually
What was your childhood dreamThe biggest dream as a child was to be-come the president of Maldives I saw when he visited the island or wherev-er he went there are crowds of people who came and met him and I thought it was a good way to serve the nation at that time
How did you become a butlerWhen I worked in the health sector there were no resorts near our island And at the time Niyama resort was opened some people in the executive ranks from Niyama came to interview the local people And since I saw no pro-gression in the health sector for me I went to the interview And at the inter-view there were people from the senior management team and what they did washelliphellip When I went there I did not ap-ply for a specific post So what they did was they grouped us and asked these four or five groups to stack the materials they provided to the groups up to make the tallest structure And the team I led got to make the tallest structure And since I led the team they congratulated me and said I did well At the interview they told me that they were checking skills like teamwork and whatnot They offered me whichever job I pleased And since I was new to the tourism industry I told them I have no idea which job to select So they asked me what kind of job interested me I replied saying that if I can serve guests that would be fine And they said that they will give me a good job but didnrsquot tell me what kind of job it was After a month later they call me and inform me that I have been selected as an ldquoassistant thankururdquo At that point of time I had no idea that the job description was assistant butler So I asked them what kind of job it is They told me that I have to assist guests and related work like that A month later when I went to sign the contract I asked them what it was again And this time
they told me that the job was being an assistant butler And that was the first time I heard of the word too Butler So I asked them what that was They told me that butlers are people who serves the guests I googled about it and asked a friend what a butler was And this friend of mine told me that itrsquos the mod-ern day servitude Modern slavery After a lot of research I found out that but-lers are people who provides services in big households and luxury hotels After I went to resort I underwent a lot of training in the first five to six months After that I started my work I wanted to become a butler because I wanted to help other people and thatrsquos the main reason why I enrolled in the health field The only difference now is that before I used to work in a hospital and now I work at hospitality Actually at first I was an assistant butler and then I was promoted to a butler With the help of my parents and the hotel management I got a lot of support from them and I wanted to work hard gain more experi-ence and training and as someone who is new to this field I wanted to learn more and give a better service Actual-ly I wanted to be the best butler at that time too
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What is a normal butler routine likeWe would start our duty at 9 in the morning if there is no arrival or depar-ture There would be arrivals or depar-tures at dawn some days around 5 in the morning or 7 There is always a start time There is no end time though we get breaks from time to time Basically a 24 hour job A 24 hour on call job I have to be at a state where I could attend to any needs of a guest at any time There are no specifics in the job If the need presents itself I have to become a wait-er a housekeeper The important part is at the end of the day you need to fulfill the needs of the guest Because we have to take care of all the responsibilities for the guest Coordinating is the only thing I have to do physically There is a direct contact between the guest and the but-ler And the butler has to coordinate for example when they go for tea notify the housekeeping to clean their room ready the tables for the guest before they go to have the breakfast and so on Guests are given a mobile phone from which they could call the butler directly
Hollywood or BollywoodHollywood I like all kind of movies and especially the action movies and also the romantic ones and historical ones too My favorite movie is The Count of Monte Cristo
Can you tell us your incident with the Arabs What ran through your mind when they asked to name anything you wantThe Arabs stayed at Niyama for a week Three people came on a chartered private jet and they stayed at the high category rooms there And I handled them They said they donrsquot care about the money and all they cared about is getting what they want done when they want it Everything So I was always on standby and at the end of the stay they told me that they really liked my service and so they would like to do something in return I told them I did not want any-thing and they asked me which island I was from I told them that there is a small island nearby D Kudahuvadhoo They asked me to take them to the island so I took them there When we went the island council welcomed them warm-ly They visited the institutions there hospitals schools pre-schools all the government institutes and asked if we needed anything and they will provide it And the amounts heads of the insti-tutions proposed were given to them If I was to be honest I actually did not want anything I have almost everything which I want so I donrsquot want more than what I have I think I am very happy with everything I have Even if someone of-fers me money the same rule will apply Actually the service which I provide to the guests is not about money or ex-pecting something in return It is just to make their holiday special and happy
What do you think is the key element to become successfulFirst you have to dream And you have to be very passionate about it Actually being passionate about it is the most important thing Without being passion-ate you cant achieve anything You can work hard but if you are not passionate you cant make things perfect You need to work hard We need to dream and be passionate
Would you consider yourself as some-one who works hard or works smartI see myself as someone who works smart I want to work like that Anyone can work hard but not everyone can work smart The important part here is that if you work smart you can save time and sometimes it becomes ineffi-cient when you work hard Our manage-ment advises the employees not to work hard Donrsquot work hard Work smart And provide the best for the guest
What are your plans for the futureI have many dreams Right now Irsquom focusing to work better I also have a dream of going for higher education And I got the opportunity for that too But the thing is the hotel which im working right now Niyama we are opening the extension part next month and we are trying to be the number one hotel in Maldives Insha Allah we will be-come the best Thatrsquos my biggest dream Working hard with the team to make our hotel the number one destination in the coming days
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How would you describe Maldives to a touristI will be describing Maldives as a par-adise as well known for This is the most peaceful place on the planet In Maldives we donrsquot have much natural resources but we have beautiful cor-al reefs beaches and beautiful islands The people here are very kind to each other and we all welcome to the guests In ancient times we always welcome the guests to our islands warmly and we always try to fulfill their needs and it becomes our pleasure to serve them Everybody will be treating a guest like a friend here A close friend or relative
Message for the readersI would advise all the youth to dream to study gain experience and serve the nation The most important thing is to respect people Especially parents Par-ents plus the elderly We need to respect each other and keep away from doing bad things Always listen to your mom and dad Love them care for them and try to fulfill their dreams because they have sacrificed a lot for you And once you are grown up it must be your re-sponsibility to make them happy and to fulfill some of their dreams too Be truthful be honest and donrsquot lie to any-one
Special thanksI would like to thank almighty Allah my parents my friends my islanders Niya-ma management team because every-one has helped me a lot and encouraged me I would also like to thank the GM of Niyama Mr Dietmar Koegerl (DiDi) and my team at Niyama Without all of their support love and care I wouldnrsquot have been able to achieve whatever I have today Especially my parents whoever I am today is because of them
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Yardayrsquos ArtNAME
Ismail Yanim Abdulla
AGE18 yrs
ARTISTBUSINESS NAMEYardayrsquos Art
WHAT TYPE OF ART DO YOU DOIllustration Abstract art canvas painting doodle sketching portrait drawing
HOW DID YOU GET INTO THE ARTS AREAMy parents used to tell me that I always loved drawing and had to buy me a lot of drawing blocks
since I drew a lot Growing up I learnt a lot by doing researches and looking it to many artistsrsquo works Their work really encourage me to do drawing and stuff
WHAT ARE YOUR INSPIRATIONSEvery creative artwork was my inspiration I always want to do better than the ones I see It is some-
thing that really kept me going
HOW MUCH ARE COMMISSIONED WORKS FORIt depends upon the size and the effort put into the work so most of the time it varies For a normal
drawing is between 150-250rf and much more complex works are above 500Rf
PLANS FOR THE FUTUREI want to be a great artist in Maldives And I want feature in worldwide art exhibition
CUSTOMIZATION POSSIBLEYes I will do my very best to make it up to the expected level
HOW TO CONTACTYou can contact me through my phone +9609697986 or through email Ismailyanim12gmailcom
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKShttpswwwfacebookcomyardayart
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Be kind toone another by Yuna
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November 13 is World Kindness Day What do we really know about kind-ness We throw the word around just like the word love and soon it loses its meaning We think we are kind people but are we really Hateful has become the new cool The more you hate peo-ple the cooler you are and kindness has been taken as a sign of weakness
We treat people who are different in the most negative way possible we treat them worse than how we treat our enemies with no dignity as if they are the dust that is coating us so that if we remove them we might shine but do we not realize that our shine comes from within and by demeaning some-one elsersquos shine it doesnrsquot make us light up any brighter
A typical day in the life of a Maldivian We wake up too late run to our favou-rite place to get brunch or coffee How do we address the waiters Excuse Me are the two words we mercilessly throw around to get the attention of them and sometimes if we arenrsquot even feeling like they deserve two words itrsquos merely a flicker of the hand a syllable if we are feeling generous Where is the kindness we have to show to people who serve us Are they inferior to us If you think about it we are the inferior for we canrsquot even make our own food and we are slaves to coffee houses Yes sure thatrsquos the way the economy works but can you at least be a bit more well-man-nered
Next we run to work We bump into one or two people We blame them for run-ning into us If we bump into an expatri-ate then god save that person because we will make sure to demean and de-humanize them because obviously they are to blame For building our houses taking care of our children cleaning our streets making us food and for throwing our own waste How dare they come to this beautiful country and ruin it with their ugly faces their stupid language and their smell How dare they steal our jobs The jobs that we are too ashamed to do No I wonrsquot thank you for doing any of that but I will spit on your face because I bumped into you and because you exist you are the scum of the earth I am the mighty even though we are the same race and religion because my religion taught me that if I wear the hijab or share three pictures of duarsquos online Irsquom more pious than you and therefore I am given a free pass to publicly mock other people for their flaws
Islam is the religion of kindness We are supposed to treat people with respect with dignity no matter how they treat us because we are always to forgive others and to ask forgiveness ourselves We are taught that we are to be simple and to always appreciate the good things and to help those in need and be humble We were taught to treat people equally no matter what their religion or race or anything Where is our religion when we are shaming people Where is our religion when we are spitting or calling names at anyone who is differ-ent than us
When at work we talk about others behind their back We viber and laugh to ourselves and we never even think of how they would feel We curse away and spend too much time bullying the weaker ones We go to coffees and backbite even more We forget to say thank you once we are done We forget to open doors for others to wish them a good day or to even smile We harass a bunch of girls walking down the road we make fun of the niqabi calling her a ldquoninjardquo and then to make ourselves feel better we call ourselves moderate and we tell that those people in niqab steal or are probably a man under that
We procreate We donrsquot teach our children manners If something goes wrong we teach them to blame Blame teachers other students school the government Anyone but us Our chil-dren never learn to say thank you or please They arenrsquot shown the beauty of how a kind word could make some-onersquos day They are never taught to behave and to give without expecting We go on The life goes on By the end we are nothing but a speck of ungrate-ful dust wandering and by the time we want to say we are sorry itrsquos too late We are six feet under and our mouths can no longer utter the words we wish we could before We wanted to be kind but we waited too long
Start today to be kind to everyone you meet Start giving without expecting Smile more Be more thoughtful Love openly This world it doesnrsquot need any more guns or more arguments or more weapons It needs love Kindness Openness Togetherness Peace
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Diabetes is one of the most common conditions in the Maldives and I am pleased to note that most people are aware of it Therefore the aim of this article is to not only educate those who may not know but to clarify any doubts you may have had before and to en-hance your knowledge on the matter
Put simply Those with diabetes are people who are advised to not con-sume carbohydrate or sugar rich food because their body is unable to regu-late the level of glucose in the blood How is this caused
When sugary food are consumed and digested the level of glucose in the blood shoots up and must be brought back to normal This is done by storing the glucose in the body after converting it into another form known as glyco-gen The hormone responsible for this conversion is insulin The purpose of storing glucose is to make sure the body always has a backup supply for energy need there be a shortage of food (such as during fasting)
For people with diabetes this conver-sion is not able to happen This brings us to the two types of diabetes you may have heard of Diabetes type 1 and type 2 Some of these people do not produce insulin due to a defect in the gene that is responsible for it These people have Diabetes type 1 and since the influence is genetic this condition is mostly inherited They are also able to be diagnosed much earlier in life and need to have insulin injected into them on a regular basis However it only accounts for 10 of the diabetic cases worldwide while the rest has Diabetes type 2
People with diabetes type 2 do produce insulin but they either do not produce enough insulin or the insulin does not function The main reason identified is lack of physical activity obesity or weight gain Being overweight causes the body to release chemicals which destabilizes your metabolism which is a pathway for diabetes This means even if your parents are healthy due to bad habits in your lifestyle you could develop diabetes
In order to regulate the high levels of glucose the body tries to excrete the sugar out along with urine Therefore even if you eat enough the body feels starved as no glucose is stored so you develop a strong appetite but lose weight at the same time High levels of glucose can decrease the concen-tration of water in the blood This will cause water to move out of all cells to compensate for this so they dry up and stop functioning properly This can have severe side effects such as blurred vision confusion strokes and even comas This is why diabetes should be taken seriously
On the bright side diabetes is manage-able with changes in lifestyle However this requires you to be diagnosed as soon as possible Regular medical checkups is the safest way to ensure you are healthy and normal In addition to this reduce the risk of diabetes by proper balanced eating and regular exercising It is also important to have a healthy sleep pattern to keep you ener-gized so your metabolism is active
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DiabetesMellitus
Infirmitiesin Life
by Thihnaan
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Do you remember parents freaking out when their kid is caught smoking I do and it seems that most mothers and fathers do that
Smoking is bad both religiously and health wise Parents are right in con-demning their kids if they smoke and they have a right to do so Every parent should save their kids from any kind of harm
Unfortunately most parents do not understand or are ignorant about some other matters which should be given precedence over stopping their kids smoking or something similar For instance they wake you up for school even if by hitting but do not wake you up for Fajr prayers One has to wonder about this seriously flawed logic espe-cially since the consequences of miss-ing Fajr prayer are a thousand times more severe than skipping school
Not just the Fajr prayer but all the five daily prayers are one of the most seri-ous matters of our religion They are considered the pillar of Islam as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said ldquoThe head of the matter is Islam its pillar is prayer and its top is jihadrdquo But most of us are unable to grasp the significance of what this means Just like a build-ing cannot stand without its pillars to support it Islam cannot be established without the prayers Moreover some scholars are of the opinion that the one who neglects prayers becomes a kaafir who is beyond the fold of Islam This would mean very harsh consequences for such a person If we assume that this is correct then such a person will be treated how an apostate is to be treated in Islam Firstly he will be asked to repent and to start praying and he will be executed if he doesnrsquot Secondly he will not be buried in a
Muslim graveyard Thirdly he will be denied access to Makkah and al-Madhi-nah because disbelievers are not al-lowed entry to these two blessed cities Fourthly his marriage will be nullified and he will be divorced from his wife Fifthly no Muslim will inherit from his wealth when he dies (rather his wealth will be taken by the authorities (ie to the Muslim treasury)) nor will he inher-it from his Muslim family
But today it is among the things we have neglected most Perhaps that is because most of our minds are preoc-cupied with this world and we do not remember the afterlife at all If not why would anyone stress about their kids smoking and skipping school but does not have qualms about them missing prayers
Letrsquos let parents be for a minute and shoulder some responsibilities our-selves After all just like the parents are ordered to save themselves and their family from the Hellfire we ourselves are ordered to pray five times a day How many prayers do we pray every day Most of us do pray but hardly a day goes by without us missing a prayer or two
We work hard to get good grades and work for a better future for ourselves and our kids That is perfectly fine If by our hard work we achievemdashfor examplemdashworld peace that is going to benefit mankind perhaps for centuries But the harsh reality is that that too is going to end someday Unlike that and unlike the life of this world the Here-after is never going to end It is one the basic things of our belief Does it not make sense to work harder for that and be more careful about what harms our Hereafter more than we do now
Pri-ori-ties
by Mohamed Allam Naeem
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Another year fadesInto the tome of my dark past
Another tale to beginAnother chapter to scribble
The demon in me yearnsThe memories he wish to gain
Satisfied are you He asksThe sins you committed past year
Satisfied are you He asksThe wrath you brought past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe lsquothawabrsquo I earned past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe love I brought past year
Tell me boy He leans in closerWhat you lost past year
Tell me boy His face next to mineWhat you gained past year
A dream and a friend I lostFaith and trust in some too
A dream and a shot of confidence I gainedA ring to say I tied the knot too
by Naail
Past YearBloodwritings
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Switch to Atta FlourWhole wheat flour or most com-monly known as Atta flour is a special kind of flour which is shown to decline the rate of in-crease of blood sugar by 19 mak-ing it ideal for diabetic people
However though its time our society changed this point of view because Atta flour is not just for diabetic people With its truck load of nutritional benefits Atta flour should be preferred over normal flour any day for anybody
Letrsquos take a look at the top 7 rea-sons why you should switch to Atta flour
1 Atta flour contains some of the healthiest forms of carbs and pro-teins essential for your diet
2 It has been found that it helps to lower risk of a Developing metabolic disorders b Wheezing and asthmatic symptoms in young children c High cholesterol in blood d Breast cancer by 34 in women after menopause e Cardiovascular diseases f Alzheimerrsquos disease g Cancer
3 It helps to keep your body weight under control
4 Atta flour reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
5 Whole wheat flour is a source of insoluble fiber This fiber helps to prevent formation of any stones in your gallbladder
6 It acts as a laxative giving a solution to constipation
7 It contains vitamins that boost your immune system
by Thihnaan
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Yummy TalksCoconut Pancakes
by Munshi
Herersquos what yoursquoll need
- Makes around 8 pancakes -
bull 1 cup (150g) self-raising flourbull 14 cup (55g) caster sugarbull 12 teaspoon bicarbonate of sodabull 1 cup (250ml) milkbull 2 tbsp coconut oilbull 2 teaspoons white vinegarbull 1 teaspoon vanilla extractbull 1 cup coconut flakesbull Coconut oil extra to greasebull Mixed berries or chopped banana and walnuts to servebull Maple syrup to servebull Vanilla yoghurt to serve (optional)
Method
1 Combine the flour sugar and bicarbonate of soda in a medium bowl Make a well in the centre Pour the milk butter vinegar and vanilla into the well and whisk until smooth
2 Heat a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat Lightly brush with coconut oil to grease Pour a frac14-cupful of batter into the pan Cook for 1-2 minutes or until bubbles rise to the surface and the base is golden brown Use a spatula to turn and cook for a further 1-2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm Repeat with remaining batter
3 Place the pancakes on serving plates Top with mixed berries (or chopped banana) and walnuts and drizzle with maple syrup Serve immediately
Until next time M
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Visit the Yummy Talks Blog atyummytalkswordpresscomfor more recipes
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Kaylieby Nuha Nasheed
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The days were passing by the way one would rifle through a particularly disin-teresting book or magazine He clung to his routine and so did she Simple Safe Boring They didnrsquot do anything adventurous after the day of the hike nor did they show any signs of not be-ing happy with this arrangement
After reading the same page blankly for the umpteenth time she threw her book down in frustration Nothing was being absorbed Biting her lip she checked her phone for new notifica-tions Texts voicemail anything But the screen was as blank as it had been for the past four hours What was she even waiting for Sighing she put the phone back down and blew an errant strand of hair off her forehead
Michael How had he suddenly got-ten under her skin this way It was as though he was the only thing she could focus on When had she waited to hear from him like this She hadnrsquot felt this way before had she Then again he hadnrsquot gone this long without constant-ly texting back and forth either
She sighed again feeling a headache bloom just behind her temples and picked her book back up
She sighed as she realised she still hadnrsquot gotten past the page she was already on Flinging the book down again she glanced at her phone Still silent The screen starkly blank But then what else had she been expecting Oh she knew what it was Michael His name strummed through her head like an endless refrain Usually hersquod have called or texted by now Shersquod gotten
used to talking to him every night and this awkward silence felt well awk-ward
Sighing again she picked up her book again Only to put it back down She tilted her head back and close her eyes She just couldnrsquot concentrate Her thoughts were a whirlwind and at the eye of the storm was Michael
She didnrsquot really need to talk to him really Right Tossing her hair back she looked at her phone again Not really no
She bit her lip reaching for the phone And yet
He looked down as he felt his chop-sticks scrape the bottom of the takeout container He laughed to himself as he realised the level of his absorption He hadnrsquot even noticed when hersquod finished eating his Chinese food It was good timing since his movie was nearly finished as it was Looking at the time he realised how much time had gone past Time hersquod usually have spent talking to Kaylie
Ah Kaylie As always his thoughts drift-ed back to her Judging by the time shersquod be lounging somewhere reading If there was anything that Kaylie loved more than tea it was reading
He frowned a little This was the first time in weeks that theyrsquod gone without one of their late nights conversations But then again he had said that he was going to give her space Well Hersquos said so to himself anyway
The radio silence tonight made sense Usually it was always him who initiated the conversation It wasnrsquot like Kaylie ever showed signs of being eager to talk unless hersquod said something Some-times he wondered just how hersquod fallen for this quiet closed off person While it wasnrsquot that they didnrsquot have long in-depth conversations It was just that he always emerged from them feel-ing like he didnrsquot know her any better than when hersquod started out There was something about her though The way she made herself her mind so un-touchable How she seemed so strong and yet at times so delicate And so breakable
The way shersquod always think for a few moments before she said anything And the way she looked when she laughed that made him remember just why he fell in love with this beautiful complicated soul It was a little sur-prising how shersquod changed nearly all his idealistic notions about love She was like a shifting storm Fierce and unfathomable Unaware of the havoc she caused while just living her life as it came to her naturally
All the same maybe some things should just be declared just be de-clared a lost cause and be better left alone Especially given the betrayed way shersquod looked at him the other night
Sighing hersquod just gotten up from his chair when his phone lit up
ldquoHirdquo
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DYMRECOMMENDSBOOKS All the Bright Places by Jennifer NivenTwo destructive people who cannot be anymore opposite meets each other and itrsquos unclear who saved who but as far as teenage life goes this intense novel is a must-read for any YA fan Theodore and Violet will make you pine for a life that could be yours if you only tried Rating 45
The Girl on the Train by Paula HawkinsHawkins debut psychological thriller will forever change the way you look at other peoplersquos lives Get ready to take a trip on the train with Rachel through a mundane life that one day changes into a chaos of cracking down every-thing she knew to be true Rating 35
The Secret Wisdom of the Earth by Christo-pher ScottonA novel about the importance of a single small element will have you wonder what the earth really has to offer Go on an emotional journey to the depths of the wood with 14 year old Kevin and his friend Buzz as they discover the secrets of the Earth Rating 45
MOVIES SPARE PARTSFour students win a robotics competition by using very few resources This film takes us to their journey and how they defeated the competing schools and groups while struggling with bigger personal and sociocultural prob-lems Rating 35
mortdecaiBased on the book by Kyril Bonfiglioli the movie follows the life of a man who must race against time and an array of characters including angry Rus-sians the British MI5 his wife and more to recover a stolen painting Follow along in this fun and incredible journey with Johnny Depp in the titular role Rating 45
Project AlmanacA group of friends builds a time machine to undo past mistakes and as they get greedy there are several consequences that will change the course of time for all of them Release Date 30 January 2015
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MUSIC Blackheart by Dawn RichardElectronic music sees a great future with people like Dawn on the list This album is filled with brilliant tunes ranging from Calypso to the titular Black-heart The music gets darker as you progress but the emotions are so strong it will make you fully concentrate on the song and her voice Rating 35
MY GARDEN BY KAT DAHLIAMove over Nicki and Iggy because Katrsquos got the groove and beats We love this girl and her honest lyrics her style She brings into the scene a raw hon-esty singing songs about things that are true and heart-breaking reminding us to connect to the deepest parts of or soul Wersquove got Walk on Water on repeat Rating 35
TITLE by Meghan TrainorThe singer of All About that Bass comes with her debut album full of catchy songs that will take a permanent place in your head We are loving her colourful spirit and her fun lyrics Our favourites include 3am Title and Dear Future Husband Rating 45
TV SERIES MAN SEEKING WOMANThis show might seem a bit off for some people but I found it to be rather clever It basically depicts an exageration of what dating and society these days feel like I mean who hasnrsquot felt like a genius after getting a number of a girlguy heshe likes right Rating 35
12 MONKEYSThe present is 2043 and a deadly plague has wiped out more than 7 billion people Humanityrsquos only hope left is James Cole a time traveller who now has to follow vague leads back into a time and place in the past in order to change history and remake the future Definitely the best SyFy show in ages Rating 45
MARCO POLOThis adventure epic follows the famous explorer Marco Polo who because of his fatherrsquos need to trade in the silk route ends up serving as a consultant to Kublai Khan the Emperor of Mongolia The writing acting and charac-ters are top notch but heads up on the NSFW-ness Rating 55
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OnDYMagrsquosRadar
Suneetharsquos Award This January Suneetha who is the self-pro-claimed 1 Fan of Priyanka Chopra was given an Award by Ms Chopra herself for the con-tribution We love how she kept going strong despite all the haters and her being noticed by Senpai
The Tourist ArrivalCountdown The skies lit up with the fireworks and music boomed out of the speakers on the new years eve and on the 8th of January when major icons of the entertainment world appeared on the stages of Maldives People moved to the beat and into the Galolhu Stadium with hands in the air and waving their glowsticks
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Dhivehi Artists United A page that we love who posts art of all kinds that needs to be appreciated Pages like this give out art community the much needed ex-posure and tries to show the work of not only the professionals but artists of all kind and craft wwwfbcomDhivehiArtistsUnited MESA GAMFEST 2015
MESA kicked off their (hopefully annual) Gamefest af-ter a 3 year break with a bang The usuals like Need for Speed Most Wanted (classic) and CS (GO) were there but for the first time we saw a lot more focus on con-sole gamers than before CoD (AW) FIFA 15 Tekken Tag Tournament 2 and DOTA 2 were among the other games that were played in the tournament
Male Water Crisis On 4th December 2014 a dam-age to the panel boards due to a fire at MWSC lead to the Male Wa-ter Crisis At the crisis Water was donated to Maldives by numer-ous countries which was then distributed by MNDF Red cres-cent and other various organiza-tions While the whole govern-ment tries their best to avert the crisis our volunteers spend days in the distribution points assist-ing the MNDF and Red Crescent to distribute water to the citi-zens An honorable mention to Kickstart for their awesome app which located water distribution centers at the crisis
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Ombreacute Nails
by Naal photography by Nawaf
NAILS WITH NAAL
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Collection of your favourite colours- dif-ferent shades of similar colours would be perfect + white polish base coat and top coat Make up sponge - I use triangular spong-es If you cut up kitchen sponges that should work fine as well
1 Apply your base coat- let it dry 2 Apply 2 coats of your white polish- let it dry 3 (I didnrsquot do this step) tape your fingers around your nails for easy clean up be-cause this can get a bit messy (remove tape when completely dry) 4 Get your sponge stripe on your colours in multiple coats ( you can use other de-signs- not just stripes- it can be horizontal or vertical- whatever you like) 5 Sponge on the polishes - 2-5 taps then let it dry Re-apply polish on sponge and repeat for a more vibrant look 6 Clean up around your cuticles with your polish remover and a thin brush 7 Apply your top coat for long lasting and shiny finish Enjoy your ombreacute nails Naal
Check out Naalrsquos blog atCOLOURSPLOSIONBLOGSPOTCOM
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Dhi Youth MagazineYOUTH OF THE YEAR 2014
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PHOTOGRAPHY Imy Niyama ldquoSNAPrdquo Photo Studio INTERVIEW Jin
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Tell us a little bit about yourselfMy name is Yoosuf Thahseen Ahmed I was born in D kudahuvadhoo I have three siblings which I am the eldest of Did my Orsquolevels at the island Complet-ed my Arsquolevels at CHSE and decided to work in the health sector But I didnrsquot get chance to pursue the field so changed to tourism
How was your childhood likeI am the eldest in my family I had a sibling when I was 10 years old My parents loved me a lot when I was lit-tle they provided me everything I ever wished for We used to live in our grandfathers house until my parents managed to build a house of their own The support I get from my parents ha-venrsquot changed a bit Considering then the island has developed a lot now Developed in the sense the thought process of people and the infrastruc-ture mainly Actually Kudahavadhoo is the market hub of the area They are building an airport right now actually
What was your childhood dreamThe biggest dream as a child was to be-come the president of Maldives I saw when he visited the island or wherev-er he went there are crowds of people who came and met him and I thought it was a good way to serve the nation at that time
How did you become a butlerWhen I worked in the health sector there were no resorts near our island And at the time Niyama resort was opened some people in the executive ranks from Niyama came to interview the local people And since I saw no pro-gression in the health sector for me I went to the interview And at the inter-view there were people from the senior management team and what they did washelliphellip When I went there I did not ap-ply for a specific post So what they did was they grouped us and asked these four or five groups to stack the materials they provided to the groups up to make the tallest structure And the team I led got to make the tallest structure And since I led the team they congratulated me and said I did well At the interview they told me that they were checking skills like teamwork and whatnot They offered me whichever job I pleased And since I was new to the tourism industry I told them I have no idea which job to select So they asked me what kind of job interested me I replied saying that if I can serve guests that would be fine And they said that they will give me a good job but didnrsquot tell me what kind of job it was After a month later they call me and inform me that I have been selected as an ldquoassistant thankururdquo At that point of time I had no idea that the job description was assistant butler So I asked them what kind of job it is They told me that I have to assist guests and related work like that A month later when I went to sign the contract I asked them what it was again And this time
they told me that the job was being an assistant butler And that was the first time I heard of the word too Butler So I asked them what that was They told me that butlers are people who serves the guests I googled about it and asked a friend what a butler was And this friend of mine told me that itrsquos the mod-ern day servitude Modern slavery After a lot of research I found out that but-lers are people who provides services in big households and luxury hotels After I went to resort I underwent a lot of training in the first five to six months After that I started my work I wanted to become a butler because I wanted to help other people and thatrsquos the main reason why I enrolled in the health field The only difference now is that before I used to work in a hospital and now I work at hospitality Actually at first I was an assistant butler and then I was promoted to a butler With the help of my parents and the hotel management I got a lot of support from them and I wanted to work hard gain more experi-ence and training and as someone who is new to this field I wanted to learn more and give a better service Actual-ly I wanted to be the best butler at that time too
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What is a normal butler routine likeWe would start our duty at 9 in the morning if there is no arrival or depar-ture There would be arrivals or depar-tures at dawn some days around 5 in the morning or 7 There is always a start time There is no end time though we get breaks from time to time Basically a 24 hour job A 24 hour on call job I have to be at a state where I could attend to any needs of a guest at any time There are no specifics in the job If the need presents itself I have to become a wait-er a housekeeper The important part is at the end of the day you need to fulfill the needs of the guest Because we have to take care of all the responsibilities for the guest Coordinating is the only thing I have to do physically There is a direct contact between the guest and the but-ler And the butler has to coordinate for example when they go for tea notify the housekeeping to clean their room ready the tables for the guest before they go to have the breakfast and so on Guests are given a mobile phone from which they could call the butler directly
Hollywood or BollywoodHollywood I like all kind of movies and especially the action movies and also the romantic ones and historical ones too My favorite movie is The Count of Monte Cristo
Can you tell us your incident with the Arabs What ran through your mind when they asked to name anything you wantThe Arabs stayed at Niyama for a week Three people came on a chartered private jet and they stayed at the high category rooms there And I handled them They said they donrsquot care about the money and all they cared about is getting what they want done when they want it Everything So I was always on standby and at the end of the stay they told me that they really liked my service and so they would like to do something in return I told them I did not want any-thing and they asked me which island I was from I told them that there is a small island nearby D Kudahuvadhoo They asked me to take them to the island so I took them there When we went the island council welcomed them warm-ly They visited the institutions there hospitals schools pre-schools all the government institutes and asked if we needed anything and they will provide it And the amounts heads of the insti-tutions proposed were given to them If I was to be honest I actually did not want anything I have almost everything which I want so I donrsquot want more than what I have I think I am very happy with everything I have Even if someone of-fers me money the same rule will apply Actually the service which I provide to the guests is not about money or ex-pecting something in return It is just to make their holiday special and happy
What do you think is the key element to become successfulFirst you have to dream And you have to be very passionate about it Actually being passionate about it is the most important thing Without being passion-ate you cant achieve anything You can work hard but if you are not passionate you cant make things perfect You need to work hard We need to dream and be passionate
Would you consider yourself as some-one who works hard or works smartI see myself as someone who works smart I want to work like that Anyone can work hard but not everyone can work smart The important part here is that if you work smart you can save time and sometimes it becomes ineffi-cient when you work hard Our manage-ment advises the employees not to work hard Donrsquot work hard Work smart And provide the best for the guest
What are your plans for the futureI have many dreams Right now Irsquom focusing to work better I also have a dream of going for higher education And I got the opportunity for that too But the thing is the hotel which im working right now Niyama we are opening the extension part next month and we are trying to be the number one hotel in Maldives Insha Allah we will be-come the best Thatrsquos my biggest dream Working hard with the team to make our hotel the number one destination in the coming days
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How would you describe Maldives to a touristI will be describing Maldives as a par-adise as well known for This is the most peaceful place on the planet In Maldives we donrsquot have much natural resources but we have beautiful cor-al reefs beaches and beautiful islands The people here are very kind to each other and we all welcome to the guests In ancient times we always welcome the guests to our islands warmly and we always try to fulfill their needs and it becomes our pleasure to serve them Everybody will be treating a guest like a friend here A close friend or relative
Message for the readersI would advise all the youth to dream to study gain experience and serve the nation The most important thing is to respect people Especially parents Par-ents plus the elderly We need to respect each other and keep away from doing bad things Always listen to your mom and dad Love them care for them and try to fulfill their dreams because they have sacrificed a lot for you And once you are grown up it must be your re-sponsibility to make them happy and to fulfill some of their dreams too Be truthful be honest and donrsquot lie to any-one
Special thanksI would like to thank almighty Allah my parents my friends my islanders Niya-ma management team because every-one has helped me a lot and encouraged me I would also like to thank the GM of Niyama Mr Dietmar Koegerl (DiDi) and my team at Niyama Without all of their support love and care I wouldnrsquot have been able to achieve whatever I have today Especially my parents whoever I am today is because of them
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Yardayrsquos ArtNAME
Ismail Yanim Abdulla
AGE18 yrs
ARTISTBUSINESS NAMEYardayrsquos Art
WHAT TYPE OF ART DO YOU DOIllustration Abstract art canvas painting doodle sketching portrait drawing
HOW DID YOU GET INTO THE ARTS AREAMy parents used to tell me that I always loved drawing and had to buy me a lot of drawing blocks
since I drew a lot Growing up I learnt a lot by doing researches and looking it to many artistsrsquo works Their work really encourage me to do drawing and stuff
WHAT ARE YOUR INSPIRATIONSEvery creative artwork was my inspiration I always want to do better than the ones I see It is some-
thing that really kept me going
HOW MUCH ARE COMMISSIONED WORKS FORIt depends upon the size and the effort put into the work so most of the time it varies For a normal
drawing is between 150-250rf and much more complex works are above 500Rf
PLANS FOR THE FUTUREI want to be a great artist in Maldives And I want feature in worldwide art exhibition
CUSTOMIZATION POSSIBLEYes I will do my very best to make it up to the expected level
HOW TO CONTACTYou can contact me through my phone +9609697986 or through email Ismailyanim12gmailcom
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKShttpswwwfacebookcomyardayart
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Be kind toone another by Yuna
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November 13 is World Kindness Day What do we really know about kind-ness We throw the word around just like the word love and soon it loses its meaning We think we are kind people but are we really Hateful has become the new cool The more you hate peo-ple the cooler you are and kindness has been taken as a sign of weakness
We treat people who are different in the most negative way possible we treat them worse than how we treat our enemies with no dignity as if they are the dust that is coating us so that if we remove them we might shine but do we not realize that our shine comes from within and by demeaning some-one elsersquos shine it doesnrsquot make us light up any brighter
A typical day in the life of a Maldivian We wake up too late run to our favou-rite place to get brunch or coffee How do we address the waiters Excuse Me are the two words we mercilessly throw around to get the attention of them and sometimes if we arenrsquot even feeling like they deserve two words itrsquos merely a flicker of the hand a syllable if we are feeling generous Where is the kindness we have to show to people who serve us Are they inferior to us If you think about it we are the inferior for we canrsquot even make our own food and we are slaves to coffee houses Yes sure thatrsquos the way the economy works but can you at least be a bit more well-man-nered
Next we run to work We bump into one or two people We blame them for run-ning into us If we bump into an expatri-ate then god save that person because we will make sure to demean and de-humanize them because obviously they are to blame For building our houses taking care of our children cleaning our streets making us food and for throwing our own waste How dare they come to this beautiful country and ruin it with their ugly faces their stupid language and their smell How dare they steal our jobs The jobs that we are too ashamed to do No I wonrsquot thank you for doing any of that but I will spit on your face because I bumped into you and because you exist you are the scum of the earth I am the mighty even though we are the same race and religion because my religion taught me that if I wear the hijab or share three pictures of duarsquos online Irsquom more pious than you and therefore I am given a free pass to publicly mock other people for their flaws
Islam is the religion of kindness We are supposed to treat people with respect with dignity no matter how they treat us because we are always to forgive others and to ask forgiveness ourselves We are taught that we are to be simple and to always appreciate the good things and to help those in need and be humble We were taught to treat people equally no matter what their religion or race or anything Where is our religion when we are shaming people Where is our religion when we are spitting or calling names at anyone who is differ-ent than us
When at work we talk about others behind their back We viber and laugh to ourselves and we never even think of how they would feel We curse away and spend too much time bullying the weaker ones We go to coffees and backbite even more We forget to say thank you once we are done We forget to open doors for others to wish them a good day or to even smile We harass a bunch of girls walking down the road we make fun of the niqabi calling her a ldquoninjardquo and then to make ourselves feel better we call ourselves moderate and we tell that those people in niqab steal or are probably a man under that
We procreate We donrsquot teach our children manners If something goes wrong we teach them to blame Blame teachers other students school the government Anyone but us Our chil-dren never learn to say thank you or please They arenrsquot shown the beauty of how a kind word could make some-onersquos day They are never taught to behave and to give without expecting We go on The life goes on By the end we are nothing but a speck of ungrate-ful dust wandering and by the time we want to say we are sorry itrsquos too late We are six feet under and our mouths can no longer utter the words we wish we could before We wanted to be kind but we waited too long
Start today to be kind to everyone you meet Start giving without expecting Smile more Be more thoughtful Love openly This world it doesnrsquot need any more guns or more arguments or more weapons It needs love Kindness Openness Togetherness Peace
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Diabetes is one of the most common conditions in the Maldives and I am pleased to note that most people are aware of it Therefore the aim of this article is to not only educate those who may not know but to clarify any doubts you may have had before and to en-hance your knowledge on the matter
Put simply Those with diabetes are people who are advised to not con-sume carbohydrate or sugar rich food because their body is unable to regu-late the level of glucose in the blood How is this caused
When sugary food are consumed and digested the level of glucose in the blood shoots up and must be brought back to normal This is done by storing the glucose in the body after converting it into another form known as glyco-gen The hormone responsible for this conversion is insulin The purpose of storing glucose is to make sure the body always has a backup supply for energy need there be a shortage of food (such as during fasting)
For people with diabetes this conver-sion is not able to happen This brings us to the two types of diabetes you may have heard of Diabetes type 1 and type 2 Some of these people do not produce insulin due to a defect in the gene that is responsible for it These people have Diabetes type 1 and since the influence is genetic this condition is mostly inherited They are also able to be diagnosed much earlier in life and need to have insulin injected into them on a regular basis However it only accounts for 10 of the diabetic cases worldwide while the rest has Diabetes type 2
People with diabetes type 2 do produce insulin but they either do not produce enough insulin or the insulin does not function The main reason identified is lack of physical activity obesity or weight gain Being overweight causes the body to release chemicals which destabilizes your metabolism which is a pathway for diabetes This means even if your parents are healthy due to bad habits in your lifestyle you could develop diabetes
In order to regulate the high levels of glucose the body tries to excrete the sugar out along with urine Therefore even if you eat enough the body feels starved as no glucose is stored so you develop a strong appetite but lose weight at the same time High levels of glucose can decrease the concen-tration of water in the blood This will cause water to move out of all cells to compensate for this so they dry up and stop functioning properly This can have severe side effects such as blurred vision confusion strokes and even comas This is why diabetes should be taken seriously
On the bright side diabetes is manage-able with changes in lifestyle However this requires you to be diagnosed as soon as possible Regular medical checkups is the safest way to ensure you are healthy and normal In addition to this reduce the risk of diabetes by proper balanced eating and regular exercising It is also important to have a healthy sleep pattern to keep you ener-gized so your metabolism is active
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DiabetesMellitus
Infirmitiesin Life
by Thihnaan
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Do you remember parents freaking out when their kid is caught smoking I do and it seems that most mothers and fathers do that
Smoking is bad both religiously and health wise Parents are right in con-demning their kids if they smoke and they have a right to do so Every parent should save their kids from any kind of harm
Unfortunately most parents do not understand or are ignorant about some other matters which should be given precedence over stopping their kids smoking or something similar For instance they wake you up for school even if by hitting but do not wake you up for Fajr prayers One has to wonder about this seriously flawed logic espe-cially since the consequences of miss-ing Fajr prayer are a thousand times more severe than skipping school
Not just the Fajr prayer but all the five daily prayers are one of the most seri-ous matters of our religion They are considered the pillar of Islam as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said ldquoThe head of the matter is Islam its pillar is prayer and its top is jihadrdquo But most of us are unable to grasp the significance of what this means Just like a build-ing cannot stand without its pillars to support it Islam cannot be established without the prayers Moreover some scholars are of the opinion that the one who neglects prayers becomes a kaafir who is beyond the fold of Islam This would mean very harsh consequences for such a person If we assume that this is correct then such a person will be treated how an apostate is to be treated in Islam Firstly he will be asked to repent and to start praying and he will be executed if he doesnrsquot Secondly he will not be buried in a
Muslim graveyard Thirdly he will be denied access to Makkah and al-Madhi-nah because disbelievers are not al-lowed entry to these two blessed cities Fourthly his marriage will be nullified and he will be divorced from his wife Fifthly no Muslim will inherit from his wealth when he dies (rather his wealth will be taken by the authorities (ie to the Muslim treasury)) nor will he inher-it from his Muslim family
But today it is among the things we have neglected most Perhaps that is because most of our minds are preoc-cupied with this world and we do not remember the afterlife at all If not why would anyone stress about their kids smoking and skipping school but does not have qualms about them missing prayers
Letrsquos let parents be for a minute and shoulder some responsibilities our-selves After all just like the parents are ordered to save themselves and their family from the Hellfire we ourselves are ordered to pray five times a day How many prayers do we pray every day Most of us do pray but hardly a day goes by without us missing a prayer or two
We work hard to get good grades and work for a better future for ourselves and our kids That is perfectly fine If by our hard work we achievemdashfor examplemdashworld peace that is going to benefit mankind perhaps for centuries But the harsh reality is that that too is going to end someday Unlike that and unlike the life of this world the Here-after is never going to end It is one the basic things of our belief Does it not make sense to work harder for that and be more careful about what harms our Hereafter more than we do now
Pri-ori-ties
by Mohamed Allam Naeem
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Another year fadesInto the tome of my dark past
Another tale to beginAnother chapter to scribble
The demon in me yearnsThe memories he wish to gain
Satisfied are you He asksThe sins you committed past year
Satisfied are you He asksThe wrath you brought past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe lsquothawabrsquo I earned past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe love I brought past year
Tell me boy He leans in closerWhat you lost past year
Tell me boy His face next to mineWhat you gained past year
A dream and a friend I lostFaith and trust in some too
A dream and a shot of confidence I gainedA ring to say I tied the knot too
by Naail
Past YearBloodwritings
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Switch to Atta FlourWhole wheat flour or most com-monly known as Atta flour is a special kind of flour which is shown to decline the rate of in-crease of blood sugar by 19 mak-ing it ideal for diabetic people
However though its time our society changed this point of view because Atta flour is not just for diabetic people With its truck load of nutritional benefits Atta flour should be preferred over normal flour any day for anybody
Letrsquos take a look at the top 7 rea-sons why you should switch to Atta flour
1 Atta flour contains some of the healthiest forms of carbs and pro-teins essential for your diet
2 It has been found that it helps to lower risk of a Developing metabolic disorders b Wheezing and asthmatic symptoms in young children c High cholesterol in blood d Breast cancer by 34 in women after menopause e Cardiovascular diseases f Alzheimerrsquos disease g Cancer
3 It helps to keep your body weight under control
4 Atta flour reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
5 Whole wheat flour is a source of insoluble fiber This fiber helps to prevent formation of any stones in your gallbladder
6 It acts as a laxative giving a solution to constipation
7 It contains vitamins that boost your immune system
by Thihnaan
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Yummy TalksCoconut Pancakes
by Munshi
Herersquos what yoursquoll need
- Makes around 8 pancakes -
bull 1 cup (150g) self-raising flourbull 14 cup (55g) caster sugarbull 12 teaspoon bicarbonate of sodabull 1 cup (250ml) milkbull 2 tbsp coconut oilbull 2 teaspoons white vinegarbull 1 teaspoon vanilla extractbull 1 cup coconut flakesbull Coconut oil extra to greasebull Mixed berries or chopped banana and walnuts to servebull Maple syrup to servebull Vanilla yoghurt to serve (optional)
Method
1 Combine the flour sugar and bicarbonate of soda in a medium bowl Make a well in the centre Pour the milk butter vinegar and vanilla into the well and whisk until smooth
2 Heat a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat Lightly brush with coconut oil to grease Pour a frac14-cupful of batter into the pan Cook for 1-2 minutes or until bubbles rise to the surface and the base is golden brown Use a spatula to turn and cook for a further 1-2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm Repeat with remaining batter
3 Place the pancakes on serving plates Top with mixed berries (or chopped banana) and walnuts and drizzle with maple syrup Serve immediately
Until next time M
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Visit the Yummy Talks Blog atyummytalkswordpresscomfor more recipes
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The days were passing by the way one would rifle through a particularly disin-teresting book or magazine He clung to his routine and so did she Simple Safe Boring They didnrsquot do anything adventurous after the day of the hike nor did they show any signs of not be-ing happy with this arrangement
After reading the same page blankly for the umpteenth time she threw her book down in frustration Nothing was being absorbed Biting her lip she checked her phone for new notifica-tions Texts voicemail anything But the screen was as blank as it had been for the past four hours What was she even waiting for Sighing she put the phone back down and blew an errant strand of hair off her forehead
Michael How had he suddenly got-ten under her skin this way It was as though he was the only thing she could focus on When had she waited to hear from him like this She hadnrsquot felt this way before had she Then again he hadnrsquot gone this long without constant-ly texting back and forth either
She sighed again feeling a headache bloom just behind her temples and picked her book back up
She sighed as she realised she still hadnrsquot gotten past the page she was already on Flinging the book down again she glanced at her phone Still silent The screen starkly blank But then what else had she been expecting Oh she knew what it was Michael His name strummed through her head like an endless refrain Usually hersquod have called or texted by now Shersquod gotten
used to talking to him every night and this awkward silence felt well awk-ward
Sighing again she picked up her book again Only to put it back down She tilted her head back and close her eyes She just couldnrsquot concentrate Her thoughts were a whirlwind and at the eye of the storm was Michael
She didnrsquot really need to talk to him really Right Tossing her hair back she looked at her phone again Not really no
She bit her lip reaching for the phone And yet
He looked down as he felt his chop-sticks scrape the bottom of the takeout container He laughed to himself as he realised the level of his absorption He hadnrsquot even noticed when hersquod finished eating his Chinese food It was good timing since his movie was nearly finished as it was Looking at the time he realised how much time had gone past Time hersquod usually have spent talking to Kaylie
Ah Kaylie As always his thoughts drift-ed back to her Judging by the time shersquod be lounging somewhere reading If there was anything that Kaylie loved more than tea it was reading
He frowned a little This was the first time in weeks that theyrsquod gone without one of their late nights conversations But then again he had said that he was going to give her space Well Hersquos said so to himself anyway
The radio silence tonight made sense Usually it was always him who initiated the conversation It wasnrsquot like Kaylie ever showed signs of being eager to talk unless hersquod said something Some-times he wondered just how hersquod fallen for this quiet closed off person While it wasnrsquot that they didnrsquot have long in-depth conversations It was just that he always emerged from them feel-ing like he didnrsquot know her any better than when hersquod started out There was something about her though The way she made herself her mind so un-touchable How she seemed so strong and yet at times so delicate And so breakable
The way shersquod always think for a few moments before she said anything And the way she looked when she laughed that made him remember just why he fell in love with this beautiful complicated soul It was a little sur-prising how shersquod changed nearly all his idealistic notions about love She was like a shifting storm Fierce and unfathomable Unaware of the havoc she caused while just living her life as it came to her naturally
All the same maybe some things should just be declared just be de-clared a lost cause and be better left alone Especially given the betrayed way shersquod looked at him the other night
Sighing hersquod just gotten up from his chair when his phone lit up
ldquoHirdquo
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DYMRECOMMENDSBOOKS All the Bright Places by Jennifer NivenTwo destructive people who cannot be anymore opposite meets each other and itrsquos unclear who saved who but as far as teenage life goes this intense novel is a must-read for any YA fan Theodore and Violet will make you pine for a life that could be yours if you only tried Rating 45
The Girl on the Train by Paula HawkinsHawkins debut psychological thriller will forever change the way you look at other peoplersquos lives Get ready to take a trip on the train with Rachel through a mundane life that one day changes into a chaos of cracking down every-thing she knew to be true Rating 35
The Secret Wisdom of the Earth by Christo-pher ScottonA novel about the importance of a single small element will have you wonder what the earth really has to offer Go on an emotional journey to the depths of the wood with 14 year old Kevin and his friend Buzz as they discover the secrets of the Earth Rating 45
MOVIES SPARE PARTSFour students win a robotics competition by using very few resources This film takes us to their journey and how they defeated the competing schools and groups while struggling with bigger personal and sociocultural prob-lems Rating 35
mortdecaiBased on the book by Kyril Bonfiglioli the movie follows the life of a man who must race against time and an array of characters including angry Rus-sians the British MI5 his wife and more to recover a stolen painting Follow along in this fun and incredible journey with Johnny Depp in the titular role Rating 45
Project AlmanacA group of friends builds a time machine to undo past mistakes and as they get greedy there are several consequences that will change the course of time for all of them Release Date 30 January 2015
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MUSIC Blackheart by Dawn RichardElectronic music sees a great future with people like Dawn on the list This album is filled with brilliant tunes ranging from Calypso to the titular Black-heart The music gets darker as you progress but the emotions are so strong it will make you fully concentrate on the song and her voice Rating 35
MY GARDEN BY KAT DAHLIAMove over Nicki and Iggy because Katrsquos got the groove and beats We love this girl and her honest lyrics her style She brings into the scene a raw hon-esty singing songs about things that are true and heart-breaking reminding us to connect to the deepest parts of or soul Wersquove got Walk on Water on repeat Rating 35
TITLE by Meghan TrainorThe singer of All About that Bass comes with her debut album full of catchy songs that will take a permanent place in your head We are loving her colourful spirit and her fun lyrics Our favourites include 3am Title and Dear Future Husband Rating 45
TV SERIES MAN SEEKING WOMANThis show might seem a bit off for some people but I found it to be rather clever It basically depicts an exageration of what dating and society these days feel like I mean who hasnrsquot felt like a genius after getting a number of a girlguy heshe likes right Rating 35
12 MONKEYSThe present is 2043 and a deadly plague has wiped out more than 7 billion people Humanityrsquos only hope left is James Cole a time traveller who now has to follow vague leads back into a time and place in the past in order to change history and remake the future Definitely the best SyFy show in ages Rating 45
MARCO POLOThis adventure epic follows the famous explorer Marco Polo who because of his fatherrsquos need to trade in the silk route ends up serving as a consultant to Kublai Khan the Emperor of Mongolia The writing acting and charac-ters are top notch but heads up on the NSFW-ness Rating 55
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OnDYMagrsquosRadar
Suneetharsquos Award This January Suneetha who is the self-pro-claimed 1 Fan of Priyanka Chopra was given an Award by Ms Chopra herself for the con-tribution We love how she kept going strong despite all the haters and her being noticed by Senpai
The Tourist ArrivalCountdown The skies lit up with the fireworks and music boomed out of the speakers on the new years eve and on the 8th of January when major icons of the entertainment world appeared on the stages of Maldives People moved to the beat and into the Galolhu Stadium with hands in the air and waving their glowsticks
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Dhivehi Artists United A page that we love who posts art of all kinds that needs to be appreciated Pages like this give out art community the much needed ex-posure and tries to show the work of not only the professionals but artists of all kind and craft wwwfbcomDhivehiArtistsUnited MESA GAMFEST 2015
MESA kicked off their (hopefully annual) Gamefest af-ter a 3 year break with a bang The usuals like Need for Speed Most Wanted (classic) and CS (GO) were there but for the first time we saw a lot more focus on con-sole gamers than before CoD (AW) FIFA 15 Tekken Tag Tournament 2 and DOTA 2 were among the other games that were played in the tournament
Male Water Crisis On 4th December 2014 a dam-age to the panel boards due to a fire at MWSC lead to the Male Wa-ter Crisis At the crisis Water was donated to Maldives by numer-ous countries which was then distributed by MNDF Red cres-cent and other various organiza-tions While the whole govern-ment tries their best to avert the crisis our volunteers spend days in the distribution points assist-ing the MNDF and Red Crescent to distribute water to the citi-zens An honorable mention to Kickstart for their awesome app which located water distribution centers at the crisis
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Ombreacute Nails
by Naal photography by Nawaf
NAILS WITH NAAL
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Collection of your favourite colours- dif-ferent shades of similar colours would be perfect + white polish base coat and top coat Make up sponge - I use triangular spong-es If you cut up kitchen sponges that should work fine as well
1 Apply your base coat- let it dry 2 Apply 2 coats of your white polish- let it dry 3 (I didnrsquot do this step) tape your fingers around your nails for easy clean up be-cause this can get a bit messy (remove tape when completely dry) 4 Get your sponge stripe on your colours in multiple coats ( you can use other de-signs- not just stripes- it can be horizontal or vertical- whatever you like) 5 Sponge on the polishes - 2-5 taps then let it dry Re-apply polish on sponge and repeat for a more vibrant look 6 Clean up around your cuticles with your polish remover and a thin brush 7 Apply your top coat for long lasting and shiny finish Enjoy your ombreacute nails Naal
Check out Naalrsquos blog atCOLOURSPLOSIONBLOGSPOTCOM
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Dhi Youth MagazineYOUTH OF THE YEAR 2014
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PHOTOGRAPHY Imy Niyama ldquoSNAPrdquo Photo Studio INTERVIEW Jin
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Tell us a little bit about yourselfMy name is Yoosuf Thahseen Ahmed I was born in D kudahuvadhoo I have three siblings which I am the eldest of Did my Orsquolevels at the island Complet-ed my Arsquolevels at CHSE and decided to work in the health sector But I didnrsquot get chance to pursue the field so changed to tourism
How was your childhood likeI am the eldest in my family I had a sibling when I was 10 years old My parents loved me a lot when I was lit-tle they provided me everything I ever wished for We used to live in our grandfathers house until my parents managed to build a house of their own The support I get from my parents ha-venrsquot changed a bit Considering then the island has developed a lot now Developed in the sense the thought process of people and the infrastruc-ture mainly Actually Kudahavadhoo is the market hub of the area They are building an airport right now actually
What was your childhood dreamThe biggest dream as a child was to be-come the president of Maldives I saw when he visited the island or wherev-er he went there are crowds of people who came and met him and I thought it was a good way to serve the nation at that time
How did you become a butlerWhen I worked in the health sector there were no resorts near our island And at the time Niyama resort was opened some people in the executive ranks from Niyama came to interview the local people And since I saw no pro-gression in the health sector for me I went to the interview And at the inter-view there were people from the senior management team and what they did washelliphellip When I went there I did not ap-ply for a specific post So what they did was they grouped us and asked these four or five groups to stack the materials they provided to the groups up to make the tallest structure And the team I led got to make the tallest structure And since I led the team they congratulated me and said I did well At the interview they told me that they were checking skills like teamwork and whatnot They offered me whichever job I pleased And since I was new to the tourism industry I told them I have no idea which job to select So they asked me what kind of job interested me I replied saying that if I can serve guests that would be fine And they said that they will give me a good job but didnrsquot tell me what kind of job it was After a month later they call me and inform me that I have been selected as an ldquoassistant thankururdquo At that point of time I had no idea that the job description was assistant butler So I asked them what kind of job it is They told me that I have to assist guests and related work like that A month later when I went to sign the contract I asked them what it was again And this time
they told me that the job was being an assistant butler And that was the first time I heard of the word too Butler So I asked them what that was They told me that butlers are people who serves the guests I googled about it and asked a friend what a butler was And this friend of mine told me that itrsquos the mod-ern day servitude Modern slavery After a lot of research I found out that but-lers are people who provides services in big households and luxury hotels After I went to resort I underwent a lot of training in the first five to six months After that I started my work I wanted to become a butler because I wanted to help other people and thatrsquos the main reason why I enrolled in the health field The only difference now is that before I used to work in a hospital and now I work at hospitality Actually at first I was an assistant butler and then I was promoted to a butler With the help of my parents and the hotel management I got a lot of support from them and I wanted to work hard gain more experi-ence and training and as someone who is new to this field I wanted to learn more and give a better service Actual-ly I wanted to be the best butler at that time too
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What is a normal butler routine likeWe would start our duty at 9 in the morning if there is no arrival or depar-ture There would be arrivals or depar-tures at dawn some days around 5 in the morning or 7 There is always a start time There is no end time though we get breaks from time to time Basically a 24 hour job A 24 hour on call job I have to be at a state where I could attend to any needs of a guest at any time There are no specifics in the job If the need presents itself I have to become a wait-er a housekeeper The important part is at the end of the day you need to fulfill the needs of the guest Because we have to take care of all the responsibilities for the guest Coordinating is the only thing I have to do physically There is a direct contact between the guest and the but-ler And the butler has to coordinate for example when they go for tea notify the housekeeping to clean their room ready the tables for the guest before they go to have the breakfast and so on Guests are given a mobile phone from which they could call the butler directly
Hollywood or BollywoodHollywood I like all kind of movies and especially the action movies and also the romantic ones and historical ones too My favorite movie is The Count of Monte Cristo
Can you tell us your incident with the Arabs What ran through your mind when they asked to name anything you wantThe Arabs stayed at Niyama for a week Three people came on a chartered private jet and they stayed at the high category rooms there And I handled them They said they donrsquot care about the money and all they cared about is getting what they want done when they want it Everything So I was always on standby and at the end of the stay they told me that they really liked my service and so they would like to do something in return I told them I did not want any-thing and they asked me which island I was from I told them that there is a small island nearby D Kudahuvadhoo They asked me to take them to the island so I took them there When we went the island council welcomed them warm-ly They visited the institutions there hospitals schools pre-schools all the government institutes and asked if we needed anything and they will provide it And the amounts heads of the insti-tutions proposed were given to them If I was to be honest I actually did not want anything I have almost everything which I want so I donrsquot want more than what I have I think I am very happy with everything I have Even if someone of-fers me money the same rule will apply Actually the service which I provide to the guests is not about money or ex-pecting something in return It is just to make their holiday special and happy
What do you think is the key element to become successfulFirst you have to dream And you have to be very passionate about it Actually being passionate about it is the most important thing Without being passion-ate you cant achieve anything You can work hard but if you are not passionate you cant make things perfect You need to work hard We need to dream and be passionate
Would you consider yourself as some-one who works hard or works smartI see myself as someone who works smart I want to work like that Anyone can work hard but not everyone can work smart The important part here is that if you work smart you can save time and sometimes it becomes ineffi-cient when you work hard Our manage-ment advises the employees not to work hard Donrsquot work hard Work smart And provide the best for the guest
What are your plans for the futureI have many dreams Right now Irsquom focusing to work better I also have a dream of going for higher education And I got the opportunity for that too But the thing is the hotel which im working right now Niyama we are opening the extension part next month and we are trying to be the number one hotel in Maldives Insha Allah we will be-come the best Thatrsquos my biggest dream Working hard with the team to make our hotel the number one destination in the coming days
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How would you describe Maldives to a touristI will be describing Maldives as a par-adise as well known for This is the most peaceful place on the planet In Maldives we donrsquot have much natural resources but we have beautiful cor-al reefs beaches and beautiful islands The people here are very kind to each other and we all welcome to the guests In ancient times we always welcome the guests to our islands warmly and we always try to fulfill their needs and it becomes our pleasure to serve them Everybody will be treating a guest like a friend here A close friend or relative
Message for the readersI would advise all the youth to dream to study gain experience and serve the nation The most important thing is to respect people Especially parents Par-ents plus the elderly We need to respect each other and keep away from doing bad things Always listen to your mom and dad Love them care for them and try to fulfill their dreams because they have sacrificed a lot for you And once you are grown up it must be your re-sponsibility to make them happy and to fulfill some of their dreams too Be truthful be honest and donrsquot lie to any-one
Special thanksI would like to thank almighty Allah my parents my friends my islanders Niya-ma management team because every-one has helped me a lot and encouraged me I would also like to thank the GM of Niyama Mr Dietmar Koegerl (DiDi) and my team at Niyama Without all of their support love and care I wouldnrsquot have been able to achieve whatever I have today Especially my parents whoever I am today is because of them
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Yardayrsquos ArtNAME
Ismail Yanim Abdulla
AGE18 yrs
ARTISTBUSINESS NAMEYardayrsquos Art
WHAT TYPE OF ART DO YOU DOIllustration Abstract art canvas painting doodle sketching portrait drawing
HOW DID YOU GET INTO THE ARTS AREAMy parents used to tell me that I always loved drawing and had to buy me a lot of drawing blocks
since I drew a lot Growing up I learnt a lot by doing researches and looking it to many artistsrsquo works Their work really encourage me to do drawing and stuff
WHAT ARE YOUR INSPIRATIONSEvery creative artwork was my inspiration I always want to do better than the ones I see It is some-
thing that really kept me going
HOW MUCH ARE COMMISSIONED WORKS FORIt depends upon the size and the effort put into the work so most of the time it varies For a normal
drawing is between 150-250rf and much more complex works are above 500Rf
PLANS FOR THE FUTUREI want to be a great artist in Maldives And I want feature in worldwide art exhibition
CUSTOMIZATION POSSIBLEYes I will do my very best to make it up to the expected level
HOW TO CONTACTYou can contact me through my phone +9609697986 or through email Ismailyanim12gmailcom
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKShttpswwwfacebookcomyardayart
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Be kind toone another by Yuna
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November 13 is World Kindness Day What do we really know about kind-ness We throw the word around just like the word love and soon it loses its meaning We think we are kind people but are we really Hateful has become the new cool The more you hate peo-ple the cooler you are and kindness has been taken as a sign of weakness
We treat people who are different in the most negative way possible we treat them worse than how we treat our enemies with no dignity as if they are the dust that is coating us so that if we remove them we might shine but do we not realize that our shine comes from within and by demeaning some-one elsersquos shine it doesnrsquot make us light up any brighter
A typical day in the life of a Maldivian We wake up too late run to our favou-rite place to get brunch or coffee How do we address the waiters Excuse Me are the two words we mercilessly throw around to get the attention of them and sometimes if we arenrsquot even feeling like they deserve two words itrsquos merely a flicker of the hand a syllable if we are feeling generous Where is the kindness we have to show to people who serve us Are they inferior to us If you think about it we are the inferior for we canrsquot even make our own food and we are slaves to coffee houses Yes sure thatrsquos the way the economy works but can you at least be a bit more well-man-nered
Next we run to work We bump into one or two people We blame them for run-ning into us If we bump into an expatri-ate then god save that person because we will make sure to demean and de-humanize them because obviously they are to blame For building our houses taking care of our children cleaning our streets making us food and for throwing our own waste How dare they come to this beautiful country and ruin it with their ugly faces their stupid language and their smell How dare they steal our jobs The jobs that we are too ashamed to do No I wonrsquot thank you for doing any of that but I will spit on your face because I bumped into you and because you exist you are the scum of the earth I am the mighty even though we are the same race and religion because my religion taught me that if I wear the hijab or share three pictures of duarsquos online Irsquom more pious than you and therefore I am given a free pass to publicly mock other people for their flaws
Islam is the religion of kindness We are supposed to treat people with respect with dignity no matter how they treat us because we are always to forgive others and to ask forgiveness ourselves We are taught that we are to be simple and to always appreciate the good things and to help those in need and be humble We were taught to treat people equally no matter what their religion or race or anything Where is our religion when we are shaming people Where is our religion when we are spitting or calling names at anyone who is differ-ent than us
When at work we talk about others behind their back We viber and laugh to ourselves and we never even think of how they would feel We curse away and spend too much time bullying the weaker ones We go to coffees and backbite even more We forget to say thank you once we are done We forget to open doors for others to wish them a good day or to even smile We harass a bunch of girls walking down the road we make fun of the niqabi calling her a ldquoninjardquo and then to make ourselves feel better we call ourselves moderate and we tell that those people in niqab steal or are probably a man under that
We procreate We donrsquot teach our children manners If something goes wrong we teach them to blame Blame teachers other students school the government Anyone but us Our chil-dren never learn to say thank you or please They arenrsquot shown the beauty of how a kind word could make some-onersquos day They are never taught to behave and to give without expecting We go on The life goes on By the end we are nothing but a speck of ungrate-ful dust wandering and by the time we want to say we are sorry itrsquos too late We are six feet under and our mouths can no longer utter the words we wish we could before We wanted to be kind but we waited too long
Start today to be kind to everyone you meet Start giving without expecting Smile more Be more thoughtful Love openly This world it doesnrsquot need any more guns or more arguments or more weapons It needs love Kindness Openness Togetherness Peace
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Diabetes is one of the most common conditions in the Maldives and I am pleased to note that most people are aware of it Therefore the aim of this article is to not only educate those who may not know but to clarify any doubts you may have had before and to en-hance your knowledge on the matter
Put simply Those with diabetes are people who are advised to not con-sume carbohydrate or sugar rich food because their body is unable to regu-late the level of glucose in the blood How is this caused
When sugary food are consumed and digested the level of glucose in the blood shoots up and must be brought back to normal This is done by storing the glucose in the body after converting it into another form known as glyco-gen The hormone responsible for this conversion is insulin The purpose of storing glucose is to make sure the body always has a backup supply for energy need there be a shortage of food (such as during fasting)
For people with diabetes this conver-sion is not able to happen This brings us to the two types of diabetes you may have heard of Diabetes type 1 and type 2 Some of these people do not produce insulin due to a defect in the gene that is responsible for it These people have Diabetes type 1 and since the influence is genetic this condition is mostly inherited They are also able to be diagnosed much earlier in life and need to have insulin injected into them on a regular basis However it only accounts for 10 of the diabetic cases worldwide while the rest has Diabetes type 2
People with diabetes type 2 do produce insulin but they either do not produce enough insulin or the insulin does not function The main reason identified is lack of physical activity obesity or weight gain Being overweight causes the body to release chemicals which destabilizes your metabolism which is a pathway for diabetes This means even if your parents are healthy due to bad habits in your lifestyle you could develop diabetes
In order to regulate the high levels of glucose the body tries to excrete the sugar out along with urine Therefore even if you eat enough the body feels starved as no glucose is stored so you develop a strong appetite but lose weight at the same time High levels of glucose can decrease the concen-tration of water in the blood This will cause water to move out of all cells to compensate for this so they dry up and stop functioning properly This can have severe side effects such as blurred vision confusion strokes and even comas This is why diabetes should be taken seriously
On the bright side diabetes is manage-able with changes in lifestyle However this requires you to be diagnosed as soon as possible Regular medical checkups is the safest way to ensure you are healthy and normal In addition to this reduce the risk of diabetes by proper balanced eating and regular exercising It is also important to have a healthy sleep pattern to keep you ener-gized so your metabolism is active
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DiabetesMellitus
Infirmitiesin Life
by Thihnaan
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Do you remember parents freaking out when their kid is caught smoking I do and it seems that most mothers and fathers do that
Smoking is bad both religiously and health wise Parents are right in con-demning their kids if they smoke and they have a right to do so Every parent should save their kids from any kind of harm
Unfortunately most parents do not understand or are ignorant about some other matters which should be given precedence over stopping their kids smoking or something similar For instance they wake you up for school even if by hitting but do not wake you up for Fajr prayers One has to wonder about this seriously flawed logic espe-cially since the consequences of miss-ing Fajr prayer are a thousand times more severe than skipping school
Not just the Fajr prayer but all the five daily prayers are one of the most seri-ous matters of our religion They are considered the pillar of Islam as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said ldquoThe head of the matter is Islam its pillar is prayer and its top is jihadrdquo But most of us are unable to grasp the significance of what this means Just like a build-ing cannot stand without its pillars to support it Islam cannot be established without the prayers Moreover some scholars are of the opinion that the one who neglects prayers becomes a kaafir who is beyond the fold of Islam This would mean very harsh consequences for such a person If we assume that this is correct then such a person will be treated how an apostate is to be treated in Islam Firstly he will be asked to repent and to start praying and he will be executed if he doesnrsquot Secondly he will not be buried in a
Muslim graveyard Thirdly he will be denied access to Makkah and al-Madhi-nah because disbelievers are not al-lowed entry to these two blessed cities Fourthly his marriage will be nullified and he will be divorced from his wife Fifthly no Muslim will inherit from his wealth when he dies (rather his wealth will be taken by the authorities (ie to the Muslim treasury)) nor will he inher-it from his Muslim family
But today it is among the things we have neglected most Perhaps that is because most of our minds are preoc-cupied with this world and we do not remember the afterlife at all If not why would anyone stress about their kids smoking and skipping school but does not have qualms about them missing prayers
Letrsquos let parents be for a minute and shoulder some responsibilities our-selves After all just like the parents are ordered to save themselves and their family from the Hellfire we ourselves are ordered to pray five times a day How many prayers do we pray every day Most of us do pray but hardly a day goes by without us missing a prayer or two
We work hard to get good grades and work for a better future for ourselves and our kids That is perfectly fine If by our hard work we achievemdashfor examplemdashworld peace that is going to benefit mankind perhaps for centuries But the harsh reality is that that too is going to end someday Unlike that and unlike the life of this world the Here-after is never going to end It is one the basic things of our belief Does it not make sense to work harder for that and be more careful about what harms our Hereafter more than we do now
Pri-ori-ties
by Mohamed Allam Naeem
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Another year fadesInto the tome of my dark past
Another tale to beginAnother chapter to scribble
The demon in me yearnsThe memories he wish to gain
Satisfied are you He asksThe sins you committed past year
Satisfied are you He asksThe wrath you brought past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe lsquothawabrsquo I earned past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe love I brought past year
Tell me boy He leans in closerWhat you lost past year
Tell me boy His face next to mineWhat you gained past year
A dream and a friend I lostFaith and trust in some too
A dream and a shot of confidence I gainedA ring to say I tied the knot too
by Naail
Past YearBloodwritings
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Switch to Atta FlourWhole wheat flour or most com-monly known as Atta flour is a special kind of flour which is shown to decline the rate of in-crease of blood sugar by 19 mak-ing it ideal for diabetic people
However though its time our society changed this point of view because Atta flour is not just for diabetic people With its truck load of nutritional benefits Atta flour should be preferred over normal flour any day for anybody
Letrsquos take a look at the top 7 rea-sons why you should switch to Atta flour
1 Atta flour contains some of the healthiest forms of carbs and pro-teins essential for your diet
2 It has been found that it helps to lower risk of a Developing metabolic disorders b Wheezing and asthmatic symptoms in young children c High cholesterol in blood d Breast cancer by 34 in women after menopause e Cardiovascular diseases f Alzheimerrsquos disease g Cancer
3 It helps to keep your body weight under control
4 Atta flour reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
5 Whole wheat flour is a source of insoluble fiber This fiber helps to prevent formation of any stones in your gallbladder
6 It acts as a laxative giving a solution to constipation
7 It contains vitamins that boost your immune system
by Thihnaan
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Yummy TalksCoconut Pancakes
by Munshi
Herersquos what yoursquoll need
- Makes around 8 pancakes -
bull 1 cup (150g) self-raising flourbull 14 cup (55g) caster sugarbull 12 teaspoon bicarbonate of sodabull 1 cup (250ml) milkbull 2 tbsp coconut oilbull 2 teaspoons white vinegarbull 1 teaspoon vanilla extractbull 1 cup coconut flakesbull Coconut oil extra to greasebull Mixed berries or chopped banana and walnuts to servebull Maple syrup to servebull Vanilla yoghurt to serve (optional)
Method
1 Combine the flour sugar and bicarbonate of soda in a medium bowl Make a well in the centre Pour the milk butter vinegar and vanilla into the well and whisk until smooth
2 Heat a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat Lightly brush with coconut oil to grease Pour a frac14-cupful of batter into the pan Cook for 1-2 minutes or until bubbles rise to the surface and the base is golden brown Use a spatula to turn and cook for a further 1-2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm Repeat with remaining batter
3 Place the pancakes on serving plates Top with mixed berries (or chopped banana) and walnuts and drizzle with maple syrup Serve immediately
Until next time M
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Visit the Yummy Talks Blog atyummytalkswordpresscomfor more recipes
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Perhaps a penchant for
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Maybe looking to advertiseTo the Youth
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DYMRECOMMENDSBOOKS All the Bright Places by Jennifer NivenTwo destructive people who cannot be anymore opposite meets each other and itrsquos unclear who saved who but as far as teenage life goes this intense novel is a must-read for any YA fan Theodore and Violet will make you pine for a life that could be yours if you only tried Rating 45
The Girl on the Train by Paula HawkinsHawkins debut psychological thriller will forever change the way you look at other peoplersquos lives Get ready to take a trip on the train with Rachel through a mundane life that one day changes into a chaos of cracking down every-thing she knew to be true Rating 35
The Secret Wisdom of the Earth by Christo-pher ScottonA novel about the importance of a single small element will have you wonder what the earth really has to offer Go on an emotional journey to the depths of the wood with 14 year old Kevin and his friend Buzz as they discover the secrets of the Earth Rating 45
MOVIES SPARE PARTSFour students win a robotics competition by using very few resources This film takes us to their journey and how they defeated the competing schools and groups while struggling with bigger personal and sociocultural prob-lems Rating 35
mortdecaiBased on the book by Kyril Bonfiglioli the movie follows the life of a man who must race against time and an array of characters including angry Rus-sians the British MI5 his wife and more to recover a stolen painting Follow along in this fun and incredible journey with Johnny Depp in the titular role Rating 45
Project AlmanacA group of friends builds a time machine to undo past mistakes and as they get greedy there are several consequences that will change the course of time for all of them Release Date 30 January 2015
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MUSIC Blackheart by Dawn RichardElectronic music sees a great future with people like Dawn on the list This album is filled with brilliant tunes ranging from Calypso to the titular Black-heart The music gets darker as you progress but the emotions are so strong it will make you fully concentrate on the song and her voice Rating 35
MY GARDEN BY KAT DAHLIAMove over Nicki and Iggy because Katrsquos got the groove and beats We love this girl and her honest lyrics her style She brings into the scene a raw hon-esty singing songs about things that are true and heart-breaking reminding us to connect to the deepest parts of or soul Wersquove got Walk on Water on repeat Rating 35
TITLE by Meghan TrainorThe singer of All About that Bass comes with her debut album full of catchy songs that will take a permanent place in your head We are loving her colourful spirit and her fun lyrics Our favourites include 3am Title and Dear Future Husband Rating 45
TV SERIES MAN SEEKING WOMANThis show might seem a bit off for some people but I found it to be rather clever It basically depicts an exageration of what dating and society these days feel like I mean who hasnrsquot felt like a genius after getting a number of a girlguy heshe likes right Rating 35
12 MONKEYSThe present is 2043 and a deadly plague has wiped out more than 7 billion people Humanityrsquos only hope left is James Cole a time traveller who now has to follow vague leads back into a time and place in the past in order to change history and remake the future Definitely the best SyFy show in ages Rating 45
MARCO POLOThis adventure epic follows the famous explorer Marco Polo who because of his fatherrsquos need to trade in the silk route ends up serving as a consultant to Kublai Khan the Emperor of Mongolia The writing acting and charac-ters are top notch but heads up on the NSFW-ness Rating 55
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OnDYMagrsquosRadar
Suneetharsquos Award This January Suneetha who is the self-pro-claimed 1 Fan of Priyanka Chopra was given an Award by Ms Chopra herself for the con-tribution We love how she kept going strong despite all the haters and her being noticed by Senpai
The Tourist ArrivalCountdown The skies lit up with the fireworks and music boomed out of the speakers on the new years eve and on the 8th of January when major icons of the entertainment world appeared on the stages of Maldives People moved to the beat and into the Galolhu Stadium with hands in the air and waving their glowsticks
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Dhivehi Artists United A page that we love who posts art of all kinds that needs to be appreciated Pages like this give out art community the much needed ex-posure and tries to show the work of not only the professionals but artists of all kind and craft wwwfbcomDhivehiArtistsUnited MESA GAMFEST 2015
MESA kicked off their (hopefully annual) Gamefest af-ter a 3 year break with a bang The usuals like Need for Speed Most Wanted (classic) and CS (GO) were there but for the first time we saw a lot more focus on con-sole gamers than before CoD (AW) FIFA 15 Tekken Tag Tournament 2 and DOTA 2 were among the other games that were played in the tournament
Male Water Crisis On 4th December 2014 a dam-age to the panel boards due to a fire at MWSC lead to the Male Wa-ter Crisis At the crisis Water was donated to Maldives by numer-ous countries which was then distributed by MNDF Red cres-cent and other various organiza-tions While the whole govern-ment tries their best to avert the crisis our volunteers spend days in the distribution points assist-ing the MNDF and Red Crescent to distribute water to the citi-zens An honorable mention to Kickstart for their awesome app which located water distribution centers at the crisis
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Ombreacute Nails
by Naal photography by Nawaf
NAILS WITH NAAL
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Collection of your favourite colours- dif-ferent shades of similar colours would be perfect + white polish base coat and top coat Make up sponge - I use triangular spong-es If you cut up kitchen sponges that should work fine as well
1 Apply your base coat- let it dry 2 Apply 2 coats of your white polish- let it dry 3 (I didnrsquot do this step) tape your fingers around your nails for easy clean up be-cause this can get a bit messy (remove tape when completely dry) 4 Get your sponge stripe on your colours in multiple coats ( you can use other de-signs- not just stripes- it can be horizontal or vertical- whatever you like) 5 Sponge on the polishes - 2-5 taps then let it dry Re-apply polish on sponge and repeat for a more vibrant look 6 Clean up around your cuticles with your polish remover and a thin brush 7 Apply your top coat for long lasting and shiny finish Enjoy your ombreacute nails Naal
Check out Naalrsquos blog atCOLOURSPLOSIONBLOGSPOTCOM
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Dhi Youth MagazineYOUTH OF THE YEAR 2014
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PHOTOGRAPHY Imy Niyama ldquoSNAPrdquo Photo Studio INTERVIEW Jin
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Tell us a little bit about yourselfMy name is Yoosuf Thahseen Ahmed I was born in D kudahuvadhoo I have three siblings which I am the eldest of Did my Orsquolevels at the island Complet-ed my Arsquolevels at CHSE and decided to work in the health sector But I didnrsquot get chance to pursue the field so changed to tourism
How was your childhood likeI am the eldest in my family I had a sibling when I was 10 years old My parents loved me a lot when I was lit-tle they provided me everything I ever wished for We used to live in our grandfathers house until my parents managed to build a house of their own The support I get from my parents ha-venrsquot changed a bit Considering then the island has developed a lot now Developed in the sense the thought process of people and the infrastruc-ture mainly Actually Kudahavadhoo is the market hub of the area They are building an airport right now actually
What was your childhood dreamThe biggest dream as a child was to be-come the president of Maldives I saw when he visited the island or wherev-er he went there are crowds of people who came and met him and I thought it was a good way to serve the nation at that time
How did you become a butlerWhen I worked in the health sector there were no resorts near our island And at the time Niyama resort was opened some people in the executive ranks from Niyama came to interview the local people And since I saw no pro-gression in the health sector for me I went to the interview And at the inter-view there were people from the senior management team and what they did washelliphellip When I went there I did not ap-ply for a specific post So what they did was they grouped us and asked these four or five groups to stack the materials they provided to the groups up to make the tallest structure And the team I led got to make the tallest structure And since I led the team they congratulated me and said I did well At the interview they told me that they were checking skills like teamwork and whatnot They offered me whichever job I pleased And since I was new to the tourism industry I told them I have no idea which job to select So they asked me what kind of job interested me I replied saying that if I can serve guests that would be fine And they said that they will give me a good job but didnrsquot tell me what kind of job it was After a month later they call me and inform me that I have been selected as an ldquoassistant thankururdquo At that point of time I had no idea that the job description was assistant butler So I asked them what kind of job it is They told me that I have to assist guests and related work like that A month later when I went to sign the contract I asked them what it was again And this time
they told me that the job was being an assistant butler And that was the first time I heard of the word too Butler So I asked them what that was They told me that butlers are people who serves the guests I googled about it and asked a friend what a butler was And this friend of mine told me that itrsquos the mod-ern day servitude Modern slavery After a lot of research I found out that but-lers are people who provides services in big households and luxury hotels After I went to resort I underwent a lot of training in the first five to six months After that I started my work I wanted to become a butler because I wanted to help other people and thatrsquos the main reason why I enrolled in the health field The only difference now is that before I used to work in a hospital and now I work at hospitality Actually at first I was an assistant butler and then I was promoted to a butler With the help of my parents and the hotel management I got a lot of support from them and I wanted to work hard gain more experi-ence and training and as someone who is new to this field I wanted to learn more and give a better service Actual-ly I wanted to be the best butler at that time too
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What is a normal butler routine likeWe would start our duty at 9 in the morning if there is no arrival or depar-ture There would be arrivals or depar-tures at dawn some days around 5 in the morning or 7 There is always a start time There is no end time though we get breaks from time to time Basically a 24 hour job A 24 hour on call job I have to be at a state where I could attend to any needs of a guest at any time There are no specifics in the job If the need presents itself I have to become a wait-er a housekeeper The important part is at the end of the day you need to fulfill the needs of the guest Because we have to take care of all the responsibilities for the guest Coordinating is the only thing I have to do physically There is a direct contact between the guest and the but-ler And the butler has to coordinate for example when they go for tea notify the housekeeping to clean their room ready the tables for the guest before they go to have the breakfast and so on Guests are given a mobile phone from which they could call the butler directly
Hollywood or BollywoodHollywood I like all kind of movies and especially the action movies and also the romantic ones and historical ones too My favorite movie is The Count of Monte Cristo
Can you tell us your incident with the Arabs What ran through your mind when they asked to name anything you wantThe Arabs stayed at Niyama for a week Three people came on a chartered private jet and they stayed at the high category rooms there And I handled them They said they donrsquot care about the money and all they cared about is getting what they want done when they want it Everything So I was always on standby and at the end of the stay they told me that they really liked my service and so they would like to do something in return I told them I did not want any-thing and they asked me which island I was from I told them that there is a small island nearby D Kudahuvadhoo They asked me to take them to the island so I took them there When we went the island council welcomed them warm-ly They visited the institutions there hospitals schools pre-schools all the government institutes and asked if we needed anything and they will provide it And the amounts heads of the insti-tutions proposed were given to them If I was to be honest I actually did not want anything I have almost everything which I want so I donrsquot want more than what I have I think I am very happy with everything I have Even if someone of-fers me money the same rule will apply Actually the service which I provide to the guests is not about money or ex-pecting something in return It is just to make their holiday special and happy
What do you think is the key element to become successfulFirst you have to dream And you have to be very passionate about it Actually being passionate about it is the most important thing Without being passion-ate you cant achieve anything You can work hard but if you are not passionate you cant make things perfect You need to work hard We need to dream and be passionate
Would you consider yourself as some-one who works hard or works smartI see myself as someone who works smart I want to work like that Anyone can work hard but not everyone can work smart The important part here is that if you work smart you can save time and sometimes it becomes ineffi-cient when you work hard Our manage-ment advises the employees not to work hard Donrsquot work hard Work smart And provide the best for the guest
What are your plans for the futureI have many dreams Right now Irsquom focusing to work better I also have a dream of going for higher education And I got the opportunity for that too But the thing is the hotel which im working right now Niyama we are opening the extension part next month and we are trying to be the number one hotel in Maldives Insha Allah we will be-come the best Thatrsquos my biggest dream Working hard with the team to make our hotel the number one destination in the coming days
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How would you describe Maldives to a touristI will be describing Maldives as a par-adise as well known for This is the most peaceful place on the planet In Maldives we donrsquot have much natural resources but we have beautiful cor-al reefs beaches and beautiful islands The people here are very kind to each other and we all welcome to the guests In ancient times we always welcome the guests to our islands warmly and we always try to fulfill their needs and it becomes our pleasure to serve them Everybody will be treating a guest like a friend here A close friend or relative
Message for the readersI would advise all the youth to dream to study gain experience and serve the nation The most important thing is to respect people Especially parents Par-ents plus the elderly We need to respect each other and keep away from doing bad things Always listen to your mom and dad Love them care for them and try to fulfill their dreams because they have sacrificed a lot for you And once you are grown up it must be your re-sponsibility to make them happy and to fulfill some of their dreams too Be truthful be honest and donrsquot lie to any-one
Special thanksI would like to thank almighty Allah my parents my friends my islanders Niya-ma management team because every-one has helped me a lot and encouraged me I would also like to thank the GM of Niyama Mr Dietmar Koegerl (DiDi) and my team at Niyama Without all of their support love and care I wouldnrsquot have been able to achieve whatever I have today Especially my parents whoever I am today is because of them
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Yardayrsquos ArtNAME
Ismail Yanim Abdulla
AGE18 yrs
ARTISTBUSINESS NAMEYardayrsquos Art
WHAT TYPE OF ART DO YOU DOIllustration Abstract art canvas painting doodle sketching portrait drawing
HOW DID YOU GET INTO THE ARTS AREAMy parents used to tell me that I always loved drawing and had to buy me a lot of drawing blocks
since I drew a lot Growing up I learnt a lot by doing researches and looking it to many artistsrsquo works Their work really encourage me to do drawing and stuff
WHAT ARE YOUR INSPIRATIONSEvery creative artwork was my inspiration I always want to do better than the ones I see It is some-
thing that really kept me going
HOW MUCH ARE COMMISSIONED WORKS FORIt depends upon the size and the effort put into the work so most of the time it varies For a normal
drawing is between 150-250rf and much more complex works are above 500Rf
PLANS FOR THE FUTUREI want to be a great artist in Maldives And I want feature in worldwide art exhibition
CUSTOMIZATION POSSIBLEYes I will do my very best to make it up to the expected level
HOW TO CONTACTYou can contact me through my phone +9609697986 or through email Ismailyanim12gmailcom
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKShttpswwwfacebookcomyardayart
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Be kind toone another by Yuna
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November 13 is World Kindness Day What do we really know about kind-ness We throw the word around just like the word love and soon it loses its meaning We think we are kind people but are we really Hateful has become the new cool The more you hate peo-ple the cooler you are and kindness has been taken as a sign of weakness
We treat people who are different in the most negative way possible we treat them worse than how we treat our enemies with no dignity as if they are the dust that is coating us so that if we remove them we might shine but do we not realize that our shine comes from within and by demeaning some-one elsersquos shine it doesnrsquot make us light up any brighter
A typical day in the life of a Maldivian We wake up too late run to our favou-rite place to get brunch or coffee How do we address the waiters Excuse Me are the two words we mercilessly throw around to get the attention of them and sometimes if we arenrsquot even feeling like they deserve two words itrsquos merely a flicker of the hand a syllable if we are feeling generous Where is the kindness we have to show to people who serve us Are they inferior to us If you think about it we are the inferior for we canrsquot even make our own food and we are slaves to coffee houses Yes sure thatrsquos the way the economy works but can you at least be a bit more well-man-nered
Next we run to work We bump into one or two people We blame them for run-ning into us If we bump into an expatri-ate then god save that person because we will make sure to demean and de-humanize them because obviously they are to blame For building our houses taking care of our children cleaning our streets making us food and for throwing our own waste How dare they come to this beautiful country and ruin it with their ugly faces their stupid language and their smell How dare they steal our jobs The jobs that we are too ashamed to do No I wonrsquot thank you for doing any of that but I will spit on your face because I bumped into you and because you exist you are the scum of the earth I am the mighty even though we are the same race and religion because my religion taught me that if I wear the hijab or share three pictures of duarsquos online Irsquom more pious than you and therefore I am given a free pass to publicly mock other people for their flaws
Islam is the religion of kindness We are supposed to treat people with respect with dignity no matter how they treat us because we are always to forgive others and to ask forgiveness ourselves We are taught that we are to be simple and to always appreciate the good things and to help those in need and be humble We were taught to treat people equally no matter what their religion or race or anything Where is our religion when we are shaming people Where is our religion when we are spitting or calling names at anyone who is differ-ent than us
When at work we talk about others behind their back We viber and laugh to ourselves and we never even think of how they would feel We curse away and spend too much time bullying the weaker ones We go to coffees and backbite even more We forget to say thank you once we are done We forget to open doors for others to wish them a good day or to even smile We harass a bunch of girls walking down the road we make fun of the niqabi calling her a ldquoninjardquo and then to make ourselves feel better we call ourselves moderate and we tell that those people in niqab steal or are probably a man under that
We procreate We donrsquot teach our children manners If something goes wrong we teach them to blame Blame teachers other students school the government Anyone but us Our chil-dren never learn to say thank you or please They arenrsquot shown the beauty of how a kind word could make some-onersquos day They are never taught to behave and to give without expecting We go on The life goes on By the end we are nothing but a speck of ungrate-ful dust wandering and by the time we want to say we are sorry itrsquos too late We are six feet under and our mouths can no longer utter the words we wish we could before We wanted to be kind but we waited too long
Start today to be kind to everyone you meet Start giving without expecting Smile more Be more thoughtful Love openly This world it doesnrsquot need any more guns or more arguments or more weapons It needs love Kindness Openness Togetherness Peace
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Diabetes is one of the most common conditions in the Maldives and I am pleased to note that most people are aware of it Therefore the aim of this article is to not only educate those who may not know but to clarify any doubts you may have had before and to en-hance your knowledge on the matter
Put simply Those with diabetes are people who are advised to not con-sume carbohydrate or sugar rich food because their body is unable to regu-late the level of glucose in the blood How is this caused
When sugary food are consumed and digested the level of glucose in the blood shoots up and must be brought back to normal This is done by storing the glucose in the body after converting it into another form known as glyco-gen The hormone responsible for this conversion is insulin The purpose of storing glucose is to make sure the body always has a backup supply for energy need there be a shortage of food (such as during fasting)
For people with diabetes this conver-sion is not able to happen This brings us to the two types of diabetes you may have heard of Diabetes type 1 and type 2 Some of these people do not produce insulin due to a defect in the gene that is responsible for it These people have Diabetes type 1 and since the influence is genetic this condition is mostly inherited They are also able to be diagnosed much earlier in life and need to have insulin injected into them on a regular basis However it only accounts for 10 of the diabetic cases worldwide while the rest has Diabetes type 2
People with diabetes type 2 do produce insulin but they either do not produce enough insulin or the insulin does not function The main reason identified is lack of physical activity obesity or weight gain Being overweight causes the body to release chemicals which destabilizes your metabolism which is a pathway for diabetes This means even if your parents are healthy due to bad habits in your lifestyle you could develop diabetes
In order to regulate the high levels of glucose the body tries to excrete the sugar out along with urine Therefore even if you eat enough the body feels starved as no glucose is stored so you develop a strong appetite but lose weight at the same time High levels of glucose can decrease the concen-tration of water in the blood This will cause water to move out of all cells to compensate for this so they dry up and stop functioning properly This can have severe side effects such as blurred vision confusion strokes and even comas This is why diabetes should be taken seriously
On the bright side diabetes is manage-able with changes in lifestyle However this requires you to be diagnosed as soon as possible Regular medical checkups is the safest way to ensure you are healthy and normal In addition to this reduce the risk of diabetes by proper balanced eating and regular exercising It is also important to have a healthy sleep pattern to keep you ener-gized so your metabolism is active
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DiabetesMellitus
Infirmitiesin Life
by Thihnaan
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Do you remember parents freaking out when their kid is caught smoking I do and it seems that most mothers and fathers do that
Smoking is bad both religiously and health wise Parents are right in con-demning their kids if they smoke and they have a right to do so Every parent should save their kids from any kind of harm
Unfortunately most parents do not understand or are ignorant about some other matters which should be given precedence over stopping their kids smoking or something similar For instance they wake you up for school even if by hitting but do not wake you up for Fajr prayers One has to wonder about this seriously flawed logic espe-cially since the consequences of miss-ing Fajr prayer are a thousand times more severe than skipping school
Not just the Fajr prayer but all the five daily prayers are one of the most seri-ous matters of our religion They are considered the pillar of Islam as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said ldquoThe head of the matter is Islam its pillar is prayer and its top is jihadrdquo But most of us are unable to grasp the significance of what this means Just like a build-ing cannot stand without its pillars to support it Islam cannot be established without the prayers Moreover some scholars are of the opinion that the one who neglects prayers becomes a kaafir who is beyond the fold of Islam This would mean very harsh consequences for such a person If we assume that this is correct then such a person will be treated how an apostate is to be treated in Islam Firstly he will be asked to repent and to start praying and he will be executed if he doesnrsquot Secondly he will not be buried in a
Muslim graveyard Thirdly he will be denied access to Makkah and al-Madhi-nah because disbelievers are not al-lowed entry to these two blessed cities Fourthly his marriage will be nullified and he will be divorced from his wife Fifthly no Muslim will inherit from his wealth when he dies (rather his wealth will be taken by the authorities (ie to the Muslim treasury)) nor will he inher-it from his Muslim family
But today it is among the things we have neglected most Perhaps that is because most of our minds are preoc-cupied with this world and we do not remember the afterlife at all If not why would anyone stress about their kids smoking and skipping school but does not have qualms about them missing prayers
Letrsquos let parents be for a minute and shoulder some responsibilities our-selves After all just like the parents are ordered to save themselves and their family from the Hellfire we ourselves are ordered to pray five times a day How many prayers do we pray every day Most of us do pray but hardly a day goes by without us missing a prayer or two
We work hard to get good grades and work for a better future for ourselves and our kids That is perfectly fine If by our hard work we achievemdashfor examplemdashworld peace that is going to benefit mankind perhaps for centuries But the harsh reality is that that too is going to end someday Unlike that and unlike the life of this world the Here-after is never going to end It is one the basic things of our belief Does it not make sense to work harder for that and be more careful about what harms our Hereafter more than we do now
Pri-ori-ties
by Mohamed Allam Naeem
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Another year fadesInto the tome of my dark past
Another tale to beginAnother chapter to scribble
The demon in me yearnsThe memories he wish to gain
Satisfied are you He asksThe sins you committed past year
Satisfied are you He asksThe wrath you brought past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe lsquothawabrsquo I earned past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe love I brought past year
Tell me boy He leans in closerWhat you lost past year
Tell me boy His face next to mineWhat you gained past year
A dream and a friend I lostFaith and trust in some too
A dream and a shot of confidence I gainedA ring to say I tied the knot too
by Naail
Past YearBloodwritings
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Switch to Atta FlourWhole wheat flour or most com-monly known as Atta flour is a special kind of flour which is shown to decline the rate of in-crease of blood sugar by 19 mak-ing it ideal for diabetic people
However though its time our society changed this point of view because Atta flour is not just for diabetic people With its truck load of nutritional benefits Atta flour should be preferred over normal flour any day for anybody
Letrsquos take a look at the top 7 rea-sons why you should switch to Atta flour
1 Atta flour contains some of the healthiest forms of carbs and pro-teins essential for your diet
2 It has been found that it helps to lower risk of a Developing metabolic disorders b Wheezing and asthmatic symptoms in young children c High cholesterol in blood d Breast cancer by 34 in women after menopause e Cardiovascular diseases f Alzheimerrsquos disease g Cancer
3 It helps to keep your body weight under control
4 Atta flour reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
5 Whole wheat flour is a source of insoluble fiber This fiber helps to prevent formation of any stones in your gallbladder
6 It acts as a laxative giving a solution to constipation
7 It contains vitamins that boost your immune system
by Thihnaan
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Yummy TalksCoconut Pancakes
by Munshi
Herersquos what yoursquoll need
- Makes around 8 pancakes -
bull 1 cup (150g) self-raising flourbull 14 cup (55g) caster sugarbull 12 teaspoon bicarbonate of sodabull 1 cup (250ml) milkbull 2 tbsp coconut oilbull 2 teaspoons white vinegarbull 1 teaspoon vanilla extractbull 1 cup coconut flakesbull Coconut oil extra to greasebull Mixed berries or chopped banana and walnuts to servebull Maple syrup to servebull Vanilla yoghurt to serve (optional)
Method
1 Combine the flour sugar and bicarbonate of soda in a medium bowl Make a well in the centre Pour the milk butter vinegar and vanilla into the well and whisk until smooth
2 Heat a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat Lightly brush with coconut oil to grease Pour a frac14-cupful of batter into the pan Cook for 1-2 minutes or until bubbles rise to the surface and the base is golden brown Use a spatula to turn and cook for a further 1-2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm Repeat with remaining batter
3 Place the pancakes on serving plates Top with mixed berries (or chopped banana) and walnuts and drizzle with maple syrup Serve immediately
Until next time M
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Visit the Yummy Talks Blog atyummytalkswordpresscomfor more recipes
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MUSIC Blackheart by Dawn RichardElectronic music sees a great future with people like Dawn on the list This album is filled with brilliant tunes ranging from Calypso to the titular Black-heart The music gets darker as you progress but the emotions are so strong it will make you fully concentrate on the song and her voice Rating 35
MY GARDEN BY KAT DAHLIAMove over Nicki and Iggy because Katrsquos got the groove and beats We love this girl and her honest lyrics her style She brings into the scene a raw hon-esty singing songs about things that are true and heart-breaking reminding us to connect to the deepest parts of or soul Wersquove got Walk on Water on repeat Rating 35
TITLE by Meghan TrainorThe singer of All About that Bass comes with her debut album full of catchy songs that will take a permanent place in your head We are loving her colourful spirit and her fun lyrics Our favourites include 3am Title and Dear Future Husband Rating 45
TV SERIES MAN SEEKING WOMANThis show might seem a bit off for some people but I found it to be rather clever It basically depicts an exageration of what dating and society these days feel like I mean who hasnrsquot felt like a genius after getting a number of a girlguy heshe likes right Rating 35
12 MONKEYSThe present is 2043 and a deadly plague has wiped out more than 7 billion people Humanityrsquos only hope left is James Cole a time traveller who now has to follow vague leads back into a time and place in the past in order to change history and remake the future Definitely the best SyFy show in ages Rating 45
MARCO POLOThis adventure epic follows the famous explorer Marco Polo who because of his fatherrsquos need to trade in the silk route ends up serving as a consultant to Kublai Khan the Emperor of Mongolia The writing acting and charac-ters are top notch but heads up on the NSFW-ness Rating 55
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OnDYMagrsquosRadar
Suneetharsquos Award This January Suneetha who is the self-pro-claimed 1 Fan of Priyanka Chopra was given an Award by Ms Chopra herself for the con-tribution We love how she kept going strong despite all the haters and her being noticed by Senpai
The Tourist ArrivalCountdown The skies lit up with the fireworks and music boomed out of the speakers on the new years eve and on the 8th of January when major icons of the entertainment world appeared on the stages of Maldives People moved to the beat and into the Galolhu Stadium with hands in the air and waving their glowsticks
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Dhivehi Artists United A page that we love who posts art of all kinds that needs to be appreciated Pages like this give out art community the much needed ex-posure and tries to show the work of not only the professionals but artists of all kind and craft wwwfbcomDhivehiArtistsUnited MESA GAMFEST 2015
MESA kicked off their (hopefully annual) Gamefest af-ter a 3 year break with a bang The usuals like Need for Speed Most Wanted (classic) and CS (GO) were there but for the first time we saw a lot more focus on con-sole gamers than before CoD (AW) FIFA 15 Tekken Tag Tournament 2 and DOTA 2 were among the other games that were played in the tournament
Male Water Crisis On 4th December 2014 a dam-age to the panel boards due to a fire at MWSC lead to the Male Wa-ter Crisis At the crisis Water was donated to Maldives by numer-ous countries which was then distributed by MNDF Red cres-cent and other various organiza-tions While the whole govern-ment tries their best to avert the crisis our volunteers spend days in the distribution points assist-ing the MNDF and Red Crescent to distribute water to the citi-zens An honorable mention to Kickstart for their awesome app which located water distribution centers at the crisis
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Ombreacute Nails
by Naal photography by Nawaf
NAILS WITH NAAL
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Collection of your favourite colours- dif-ferent shades of similar colours would be perfect + white polish base coat and top coat Make up sponge - I use triangular spong-es If you cut up kitchen sponges that should work fine as well
1 Apply your base coat- let it dry 2 Apply 2 coats of your white polish- let it dry 3 (I didnrsquot do this step) tape your fingers around your nails for easy clean up be-cause this can get a bit messy (remove tape when completely dry) 4 Get your sponge stripe on your colours in multiple coats ( you can use other de-signs- not just stripes- it can be horizontal or vertical- whatever you like) 5 Sponge on the polishes - 2-5 taps then let it dry Re-apply polish on sponge and repeat for a more vibrant look 6 Clean up around your cuticles with your polish remover and a thin brush 7 Apply your top coat for long lasting and shiny finish Enjoy your ombreacute nails Naal
Check out Naalrsquos blog atCOLOURSPLOSIONBLOGSPOTCOM
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Dhi Youth MagazineYOUTH OF THE YEAR 2014
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PHOTOGRAPHY Imy Niyama ldquoSNAPrdquo Photo Studio INTERVIEW Jin
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Tell us a little bit about yourselfMy name is Yoosuf Thahseen Ahmed I was born in D kudahuvadhoo I have three siblings which I am the eldest of Did my Orsquolevels at the island Complet-ed my Arsquolevels at CHSE and decided to work in the health sector But I didnrsquot get chance to pursue the field so changed to tourism
How was your childhood likeI am the eldest in my family I had a sibling when I was 10 years old My parents loved me a lot when I was lit-tle they provided me everything I ever wished for We used to live in our grandfathers house until my parents managed to build a house of their own The support I get from my parents ha-venrsquot changed a bit Considering then the island has developed a lot now Developed in the sense the thought process of people and the infrastruc-ture mainly Actually Kudahavadhoo is the market hub of the area They are building an airport right now actually
What was your childhood dreamThe biggest dream as a child was to be-come the president of Maldives I saw when he visited the island or wherev-er he went there are crowds of people who came and met him and I thought it was a good way to serve the nation at that time
How did you become a butlerWhen I worked in the health sector there were no resorts near our island And at the time Niyama resort was opened some people in the executive ranks from Niyama came to interview the local people And since I saw no pro-gression in the health sector for me I went to the interview And at the inter-view there were people from the senior management team and what they did washelliphellip When I went there I did not ap-ply for a specific post So what they did was they grouped us and asked these four or five groups to stack the materials they provided to the groups up to make the tallest structure And the team I led got to make the tallest structure And since I led the team they congratulated me and said I did well At the interview they told me that they were checking skills like teamwork and whatnot They offered me whichever job I pleased And since I was new to the tourism industry I told them I have no idea which job to select So they asked me what kind of job interested me I replied saying that if I can serve guests that would be fine And they said that they will give me a good job but didnrsquot tell me what kind of job it was After a month later they call me and inform me that I have been selected as an ldquoassistant thankururdquo At that point of time I had no idea that the job description was assistant butler So I asked them what kind of job it is They told me that I have to assist guests and related work like that A month later when I went to sign the contract I asked them what it was again And this time
they told me that the job was being an assistant butler And that was the first time I heard of the word too Butler So I asked them what that was They told me that butlers are people who serves the guests I googled about it and asked a friend what a butler was And this friend of mine told me that itrsquos the mod-ern day servitude Modern slavery After a lot of research I found out that but-lers are people who provides services in big households and luxury hotels After I went to resort I underwent a lot of training in the first five to six months After that I started my work I wanted to become a butler because I wanted to help other people and thatrsquos the main reason why I enrolled in the health field The only difference now is that before I used to work in a hospital and now I work at hospitality Actually at first I was an assistant butler and then I was promoted to a butler With the help of my parents and the hotel management I got a lot of support from them and I wanted to work hard gain more experi-ence and training and as someone who is new to this field I wanted to learn more and give a better service Actual-ly I wanted to be the best butler at that time too
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What is a normal butler routine likeWe would start our duty at 9 in the morning if there is no arrival or depar-ture There would be arrivals or depar-tures at dawn some days around 5 in the morning or 7 There is always a start time There is no end time though we get breaks from time to time Basically a 24 hour job A 24 hour on call job I have to be at a state where I could attend to any needs of a guest at any time There are no specifics in the job If the need presents itself I have to become a wait-er a housekeeper The important part is at the end of the day you need to fulfill the needs of the guest Because we have to take care of all the responsibilities for the guest Coordinating is the only thing I have to do physically There is a direct contact between the guest and the but-ler And the butler has to coordinate for example when they go for tea notify the housekeeping to clean their room ready the tables for the guest before they go to have the breakfast and so on Guests are given a mobile phone from which they could call the butler directly
Hollywood or BollywoodHollywood I like all kind of movies and especially the action movies and also the romantic ones and historical ones too My favorite movie is The Count of Monte Cristo
Can you tell us your incident with the Arabs What ran through your mind when they asked to name anything you wantThe Arabs stayed at Niyama for a week Three people came on a chartered private jet and they stayed at the high category rooms there And I handled them They said they donrsquot care about the money and all they cared about is getting what they want done when they want it Everything So I was always on standby and at the end of the stay they told me that they really liked my service and so they would like to do something in return I told them I did not want any-thing and they asked me which island I was from I told them that there is a small island nearby D Kudahuvadhoo They asked me to take them to the island so I took them there When we went the island council welcomed them warm-ly They visited the institutions there hospitals schools pre-schools all the government institutes and asked if we needed anything and they will provide it And the amounts heads of the insti-tutions proposed were given to them If I was to be honest I actually did not want anything I have almost everything which I want so I donrsquot want more than what I have I think I am very happy with everything I have Even if someone of-fers me money the same rule will apply Actually the service which I provide to the guests is not about money or ex-pecting something in return It is just to make their holiday special and happy
What do you think is the key element to become successfulFirst you have to dream And you have to be very passionate about it Actually being passionate about it is the most important thing Without being passion-ate you cant achieve anything You can work hard but if you are not passionate you cant make things perfect You need to work hard We need to dream and be passionate
Would you consider yourself as some-one who works hard or works smartI see myself as someone who works smart I want to work like that Anyone can work hard but not everyone can work smart The important part here is that if you work smart you can save time and sometimes it becomes ineffi-cient when you work hard Our manage-ment advises the employees not to work hard Donrsquot work hard Work smart And provide the best for the guest
What are your plans for the futureI have many dreams Right now Irsquom focusing to work better I also have a dream of going for higher education And I got the opportunity for that too But the thing is the hotel which im working right now Niyama we are opening the extension part next month and we are trying to be the number one hotel in Maldives Insha Allah we will be-come the best Thatrsquos my biggest dream Working hard with the team to make our hotel the number one destination in the coming days
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How would you describe Maldives to a touristI will be describing Maldives as a par-adise as well known for This is the most peaceful place on the planet In Maldives we donrsquot have much natural resources but we have beautiful cor-al reefs beaches and beautiful islands The people here are very kind to each other and we all welcome to the guests In ancient times we always welcome the guests to our islands warmly and we always try to fulfill their needs and it becomes our pleasure to serve them Everybody will be treating a guest like a friend here A close friend or relative
Message for the readersI would advise all the youth to dream to study gain experience and serve the nation The most important thing is to respect people Especially parents Par-ents plus the elderly We need to respect each other and keep away from doing bad things Always listen to your mom and dad Love them care for them and try to fulfill their dreams because they have sacrificed a lot for you And once you are grown up it must be your re-sponsibility to make them happy and to fulfill some of their dreams too Be truthful be honest and donrsquot lie to any-one
Special thanksI would like to thank almighty Allah my parents my friends my islanders Niya-ma management team because every-one has helped me a lot and encouraged me I would also like to thank the GM of Niyama Mr Dietmar Koegerl (DiDi) and my team at Niyama Without all of their support love and care I wouldnrsquot have been able to achieve whatever I have today Especially my parents whoever I am today is because of them
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Yardayrsquos ArtNAME
Ismail Yanim Abdulla
AGE18 yrs
ARTISTBUSINESS NAMEYardayrsquos Art
WHAT TYPE OF ART DO YOU DOIllustration Abstract art canvas painting doodle sketching portrait drawing
HOW DID YOU GET INTO THE ARTS AREAMy parents used to tell me that I always loved drawing and had to buy me a lot of drawing blocks
since I drew a lot Growing up I learnt a lot by doing researches and looking it to many artistsrsquo works Their work really encourage me to do drawing and stuff
WHAT ARE YOUR INSPIRATIONSEvery creative artwork was my inspiration I always want to do better than the ones I see It is some-
thing that really kept me going
HOW MUCH ARE COMMISSIONED WORKS FORIt depends upon the size and the effort put into the work so most of the time it varies For a normal
drawing is between 150-250rf and much more complex works are above 500Rf
PLANS FOR THE FUTUREI want to be a great artist in Maldives And I want feature in worldwide art exhibition
CUSTOMIZATION POSSIBLEYes I will do my very best to make it up to the expected level
HOW TO CONTACTYou can contact me through my phone +9609697986 or through email Ismailyanim12gmailcom
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKShttpswwwfacebookcomyardayart
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Be kind toone another by Yuna
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November 13 is World Kindness Day What do we really know about kind-ness We throw the word around just like the word love and soon it loses its meaning We think we are kind people but are we really Hateful has become the new cool The more you hate peo-ple the cooler you are and kindness has been taken as a sign of weakness
We treat people who are different in the most negative way possible we treat them worse than how we treat our enemies with no dignity as if they are the dust that is coating us so that if we remove them we might shine but do we not realize that our shine comes from within and by demeaning some-one elsersquos shine it doesnrsquot make us light up any brighter
A typical day in the life of a Maldivian We wake up too late run to our favou-rite place to get brunch or coffee How do we address the waiters Excuse Me are the two words we mercilessly throw around to get the attention of them and sometimes if we arenrsquot even feeling like they deserve two words itrsquos merely a flicker of the hand a syllable if we are feeling generous Where is the kindness we have to show to people who serve us Are they inferior to us If you think about it we are the inferior for we canrsquot even make our own food and we are slaves to coffee houses Yes sure thatrsquos the way the economy works but can you at least be a bit more well-man-nered
Next we run to work We bump into one or two people We blame them for run-ning into us If we bump into an expatri-ate then god save that person because we will make sure to demean and de-humanize them because obviously they are to blame For building our houses taking care of our children cleaning our streets making us food and for throwing our own waste How dare they come to this beautiful country and ruin it with their ugly faces their stupid language and their smell How dare they steal our jobs The jobs that we are too ashamed to do No I wonrsquot thank you for doing any of that but I will spit on your face because I bumped into you and because you exist you are the scum of the earth I am the mighty even though we are the same race and religion because my religion taught me that if I wear the hijab or share three pictures of duarsquos online Irsquom more pious than you and therefore I am given a free pass to publicly mock other people for their flaws
Islam is the religion of kindness We are supposed to treat people with respect with dignity no matter how they treat us because we are always to forgive others and to ask forgiveness ourselves We are taught that we are to be simple and to always appreciate the good things and to help those in need and be humble We were taught to treat people equally no matter what their religion or race or anything Where is our religion when we are shaming people Where is our religion when we are spitting or calling names at anyone who is differ-ent than us
When at work we talk about others behind their back We viber and laugh to ourselves and we never even think of how they would feel We curse away and spend too much time bullying the weaker ones We go to coffees and backbite even more We forget to say thank you once we are done We forget to open doors for others to wish them a good day or to even smile We harass a bunch of girls walking down the road we make fun of the niqabi calling her a ldquoninjardquo and then to make ourselves feel better we call ourselves moderate and we tell that those people in niqab steal or are probably a man under that
We procreate We donrsquot teach our children manners If something goes wrong we teach them to blame Blame teachers other students school the government Anyone but us Our chil-dren never learn to say thank you or please They arenrsquot shown the beauty of how a kind word could make some-onersquos day They are never taught to behave and to give without expecting We go on The life goes on By the end we are nothing but a speck of ungrate-ful dust wandering and by the time we want to say we are sorry itrsquos too late We are six feet under and our mouths can no longer utter the words we wish we could before We wanted to be kind but we waited too long
Start today to be kind to everyone you meet Start giving without expecting Smile more Be more thoughtful Love openly This world it doesnrsquot need any more guns or more arguments or more weapons It needs love Kindness Openness Togetherness Peace
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Diabetes is one of the most common conditions in the Maldives and I am pleased to note that most people are aware of it Therefore the aim of this article is to not only educate those who may not know but to clarify any doubts you may have had before and to en-hance your knowledge on the matter
Put simply Those with diabetes are people who are advised to not con-sume carbohydrate or sugar rich food because their body is unable to regu-late the level of glucose in the blood How is this caused
When sugary food are consumed and digested the level of glucose in the blood shoots up and must be brought back to normal This is done by storing the glucose in the body after converting it into another form known as glyco-gen The hormone responsible for this conversion is insulin The purpose of storing glucose is to make sure the body always has a backup supply for energy need there be a shortage of food (such as during fasting)
For people with diabetes this conver-sion is not able to happen This brings us to the two types of diabetes you may have heard of Diabetes type 1 and type 2 Some of these people do not produce insulin due to a defect in the gene that is responsible for it These people have Diabetes type 1 and since the influence is genetic this condition is mostly inherited They are also able to be diagnosed much earlier in life and need to have insulin injected into them on a regular basis However it only accounts for 10 of the diabetic cases worldwide while the rest has Diabetes type 2
People with diabetes type 2 do produce insulin but they either do not produce enough insulin or the insulin does not function The main reason identified is lack of physical activity obesity or weight gain Being overweight causes the body to release chemicals which destabilizes your metabolism which is a pathway for diabetes This means even if your parents are healthy due to bad habits in your lifestyle you could develop diabetes
In order to regulate the high levels of glucose the body tries to excrete the sugar out along with urine Therefore even if you eat enough the body feels starved as no glucose is stored so you develop a strong appetite but lose weight at the same time High levels of glucose can decrease the concen-tration of water in the blood This will cause water to move out of all cells to compensate for this so they dry up and stop functioning properly This can have severe side effects such as blurred vision confusion strokes and even comas This is why diabetes should be taken seriously
On the bright side diabetes is manage-able with changes in lifestyle However this requires you to be diagnosed as soon as possible Regular medical checkups is the safest way to ensure you are healthy and normal In addition to this reduce the risk of diabetes by proper balanced eating and regular exercising It is also important to have a healthy sleep pattern to keep you ener-gized so your metabolism is active
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DiabetesMellitus
Infirmitiesin Life
by Thihnaan
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Do you remember parents freaking out when their kid is caught smoking I do and it seems that most mothers and fathers do that
Smoking is bad both religiously and health wise Parents are right in con-demning their kids if they smoke and they have a right to do so Every parent should save their kids from any kind of harm
Unfortunately most parents do not understand or are ignorant about some other matters which should be given precedence over stopping their kids smoking or something similar For instance they wake you up for school even if by hitting but do not wake you up for Fajr prayers One has to wonder about this seriously flawed logic espe-cially since the consequences of miss-ing Fajr prayer are a thousand times more severe than skipping school
Not just the Fajr prayer but all the five daily prayers are one of the most seri-ous matters of our religion They are considered the pillar of Islam as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said ldquoThe head of the matter is Islam its pillar is prayer and its top is jihadrdquo But most of us are unable to grasp the significance of what this means Just like a build-ing cannot stand without its pillars to support it Islam cannot be established without the prayers Moreover some scholars are of the opinion that the one who neglects prayers becomes a kaafir who is beyond the fold of Islam This would mean very harsh consequences for such a person If we assume that this is correct then such a person will be treated how an apostate is to be treated in Islam Firstly he will be asked to repent and to start praying and he will be executed if he doesnrsquot Secondly he will not be buried in a
Muslim graveyard Thirdly he will be denied access to Makkah and al-Madhi-nah because disbelievers are not al-lowed entry to these two blessed cities Fourthly his marriage will be nullified and he will be divorced from his wife Fifthly no Muslim will inherit from his wealth when he dies (rather his wealth will be taken by the authorities (ie to the Muslim treasury)) nor will he inher-it from his Muslim family
But today it is among the things we have neglected most Perhaps that is because most of our minds are preoc-cupied with this world and we do not remember the afterlife at all If not why would anyone stress about their kids smoking and skipping school but does not have qualms about them missing prayers
Letrsquos let parents be for a minute and shoulder some responsibilities our-selves After all just like the parents are ordered to save themselves and their family from the Hellfire we ourselves are ordered to pray five times a day How many prayers do we pray every day Most of us do pray but hardly a day goes by without us missing a prayer or two
We work hard to get good grades and work for a better future for ourselves and our kids That is perfectly fine If by our hard work we achievemdashfor examplemdashworld peace that is going to benefit mankind perhaps for centuries But the harsh reality is that that too is going to end someday Unlike that and unlike the life of this world the Here-after is never going to end It is one the basic things of our belief Does it not make sense to work harder for that and be more careful about what harms our Hereafter more than we do now
Pri-ori-ties
by Mohamed Allam Naeem
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Another year fadesInto the tome of my dark past
Another tale to beginAnother chapter to scribble
The demon in me yearnsThe memories he wish to gain
Satisfied are you He asksThe sins you committed past year
Satisfied are you He asksThe wrath you brought past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe lsquothawabrsquo I earned past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe love I brought past year
Tell me boy He leans in closerWhat you lost past year
Tell me boy His face next to mineWhat you gained past year
A dream and a friend I lostFaith and trust in some too
A dream and a shot of confidence I gainedA ring to say I tied the knot too
by Naail
Past YearBloodwritings
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Switch to Atta FlourWhole wheat flour or most com-monly known as Atta flour is a special kind of flour which is shown to decline the rate of in-crease of blood sugar by 19 mak-ing it ideal for diabetic people
However though its time our society changed this point of view because Atta flour is not just for diabetic people With its truck load of nutritional benefits Atta flour should be preferred over normal flour any day for anybody
Letrsquos take a look at the top 7 rea-sons why you should switch to Atta flour
1 Atta flour contains some of the healthiest forms of carbs and pro-teins essential for your diet
2 It has been found that it helps to lower risk of a Developing metabolic disorders b Wheezing and asthmatic symptoms in young children c High cholesterol in blood d Breast cancer by 34 in women after menopause e Cardiovascular diseases f Alzheimerrsquos disease g Cancer
3 It helps to keep your body weight under control
4 Atta flour reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
5 Whole wheat flour is a source of insoluble fiber This fiber helps to prevent formation of any stones in your gallbladder
6 It acts as a laxative giving a solution to constipation
7 It contains vitamins that boost your immune system
by Thihnaan
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Yummy TalksCoconut Pancakes
by Munshi
Herersquos what yoursquoll need
- Makes around 8 pancakes -
bull 1 cup (150g) self-raising flourbull 14 cup (55g) caster sugarbull 12 teaspoon bicarbonate of sodabull 1 cup (250ml) milkbull 2 tbsp coconut oilbull 2 teaspoons white vinegarbull 1 teaspoon vanilla extractbull 1 cup coconut flakesbull Coconut oil extra to greasebull Mixed berries or chopped banana and walnuts to servebull Maple syrup to servebull Vanilla yoghurt to serve (optional)
Method
1 Combine the flour sugar and bicarbonate of soda in a medium bowl Make a well in the centre Pour the milk butter vinegar and vanilla into the well and whisk until smooth
2 Heat a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat Lightly brush with coconut oil to grease Pour a frac14-cupful of batter into the pan Cook for 1-2 minutes or until bubbles rise to the surface and the base is golden brown Use a spatula to turn and cook for a further 1-2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm Repeat with remaining batter
3 Place the pancakes on serving plates Top with mixed berries (or chopped banana) and walnuts and drizzle with maple syrup Serve immediately
Until next time M
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Visit the Yummy Talks Blog atyummytalkswordpresscomfor more recipes
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OnDYMagrsquosRadar
Suneetharsquos Award This January Suneetha who is the self-pro-claimed 1 Fan of Priyanka Chopra was given an Award by Ms Chopra herself for the con-tribution We love how she kept going strong despite all the haters and her being noticed by Senpai
The Tourist ArrivalCountdown The skies lit up with the fireworks and music boomed out of the speakers on the new years eve and on the 8th of January when major icons of the entertainment world appeared on the stages of Maldives People moved to the beat and into the Galolhu Stadium with hands in the air and waving their glowsticks
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Dhivehi Artists United A page that we love who posts art of all kinds that needs to be appreciated Pages like this give out art community the much needed ex-posure and tries to show the work of not only the professionals but artists of all kind and craft wwwfbcomDhivehiArtistsUnited MESA GAMFEST 2015
MESA kicked off their (hopefully annual) Gamefest af-ter a 3 year break with a bang The usuals like Need for Speed Most Wanted (classic) and CS (GO) were there but for the first time we saw a lot more focus on con-sole gamers than before CoD (AW) FIFA 15 Tekken Tag Tournament 2 and DOTA 2 were among the other games that were played in the tournament
Male Water Crisis On 4th December 2014 a dam-age to the panel boards due to a fire at MWSC lead to the Male Wa-ter Crisis At the crisis Water was donated to Maldives by numer-ous countries which was then distributed by MNDF Red cres-cent and other various organiza-tions While the whole govern-ment tries their best to avert the crisis our volunteers spend days in the distribution points assist-ing the MNDF and Red Crescent to distribute water to the citi-zens An honorable mention to Kickstart for their awesome app which located water distribution centers at the crisis
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Ombreacute Nails
by Naal photography by Nawaf
NAILS WITH NAAL
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Collection of your favourite colours- dif-ferent shades of similar colours would be perfect + white polish base coat and top coat Make up sponge - I use triangular spong-es If you cut up kitchen sponges that should work fine as well
1 Apply your base coat- let it dry 2 Apply 2 coats of your white polish- let it dry 3 (I didnrsquot do this step) tape your fingers around your nails for easy clean up be-cause this can get a bit messy (remove tape when completely dry) 4 Get your sponge stripe on your colours in multiple coats ( you can use other de-signs- not just stripes- it can be horizontal or vertical- whatever you like) 5 Sponge on the polishes - 2-5 taps then let it dry Re-apply polish on sponge and repeat for a more vibrant look 6 Clean up around your cuticles with your polish remover and a thin brush 7 Apply your top coat for long lasting and shiny finish Enjoy your ombreacute nails Naal
Check out Naalrsquos blog atCOLOURSPLOSIONBLOGSPOTCOM
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Dhi Youth MagazineYOUTH OF THE YEAR 2014
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PHOTOGRAPHY Imy Niyama ldquoSNAPrdquo Photo Studio INTERVIEW Jin
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Tell us a little bit about yourselfMy name is Yoosuf Thahseen Ahmed I was born in D kudahuvadhoo I have three siblings which I am the eldest of Did my Orsquolevels at the island Complet-ed my Arsquolevels at CHSE and decided to work in the health sector But I didnrsquot get chance to pursue the field so changed to tourism
How was your childhood likeI am the eldest in my family I had a sibling when I was 10 years old My parents loved me a lot when I was lit-tle they provided me everything I ever wished for We used to live in our grandfathers house until my parents managed to build a house of their own The support I get from my parents ha-venrsquot changed a bit Considering then the island has developed a lot now Developed in the sense the thought process of people and the infrastruc-ture mainly Actually Kudahavadhoo is the market hub of the area They are building an airport right now actually
What was your childhood dreamThe biggest dream as a child was to be-come the president of Maldives I saw when he visited the island or wherev-er he went there are crowds of people who came and met him and I thought it was a good way to serve the nation at that time
How did you become a butlerWhen I worked in the health sector there were no resorts near our island And at the time Niyama resort was opened some people in the executive ranks from Niyama came to interview the local people And since I saw no pro-gression in the health sector for me I went to the interview And at the inter-view there were people from the senior management team and what they did washelliphellip When I went there I did not ap-ply for a specific post So what they did was they grouped us and asked these four or five groups to stack the materials they provided to the groups up to make the tallest structure And the team I led got to make the tallest structure And since I led the team they congratulated me and said I did well At the interview they told me that they were checking skills like teamwork and whatnot They offered me whichever job I pleased And since I was new to the tourism industry I told them I have no idea which job to select So they asked me what kind of job interested me I replied saying that if I can serve guests that would be fine And they said that they will give me a good job but didnrsquot tell me what kind of job it was After a month later they call me and inform me that I have been selected as an ldquoassistant thankururdquo At that point of time I had no idea that the job description was assistant butler So I asked them what kind of job it is They told me that I have to assist guests and related work like that A month later when I went to sign the contract I asked them what it was again And this time
they told me that the job was being an assistant butler And that was the first time I heard of the word too Butler So I asked them what that was They told me that butlers are people who serves the guests I googled about it and asked a friend what a butler was And this friend of mine told me that itrsquos the mod-ern day servitude Modern slavery After a lot of research I found out that but-lers are people who provides services in big households and luxury hotels After I went to resort I underwent a lot of training in the first five to six months After that I started my work I wanted to become a butler because I wanted to help other people and thatrsquos the main reason why I enrolled in the health field The only difference now is that before I used to work in a hospital and now I work at hospitality Actually at first I was an assistant butler and then I was promoted to a butler With the help of my parents and the hotel management I got a lot of support from them and I wanted to work hard gain more experi-ence and training and as someone who is new to this field I wanted to learn more and give a better service Actual-ly I wanted to be the best butler at that time too
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What is a normal butler routine likeWe would start our duty at 9 in the morning if there is no arrival or depar-ture There would be arrivals or depar-tures at dawn some days around 5 in the morning or 7 There is always a start time There is no end time though we get breaks from time to time Basically a 24 hour job A 24 hour on call job I have to be at a state where I could attend to any needs of a guest at any time There are no specifics in the job If the need presents itself I have to become a wait-er a housekeeper The important part is at the end of the day you need to fulfill the needs of the guest Because we have to take care of all the responsibilities for the guest Coordinating is the only thing I have to do physically There is a direct contact between the guest and the but-ler And the butler has to coordinate for example when they go for tea notify the housekeeping to clean their room ready the tables for the guest before they go to have the breakfast and so on Guests are given a mobile phone from which they could call the butler directly
Hollywood or BollywoodHollywood I like all kind of movies and especially the action movies and also the romantic ones and historical ones too My favorite movie is The Count of Monte Cristo
Can you tell us your incident with the Arabs What ran through your mind when they asked to name anything you wantThe Arabs stayed at Niyama for a week Three people came on a chartered private jet and they stayed at the high category rooms there And I handled them They said they donrsquot care about the money and all they cared about is getting what they want done when they want it Everything So I was always on standby and at the end of the stay they told me that they really liked my service and so they would like to do something in return I told them I did not want any-thing and they asked me which island I was from I told them that there is a small island nearby D Kudahuvadhoo They asked me to take them to the island so I took them there When we went the island council welcomed them warm-ly They visited the institutions there hospitals schools pre-schools all the government institutes and asked if we needed anything and they will provide it And the amounts heads of the insti-tutions proposed were given to them If I was to be honest I actually did not want anything I have almost everything which I want so I donrsquot want more than what I have I think I am very happy with everything I have Even if someone of-fers me money the same rule will apply Actually the service which I provide to the guests is not about money or ex-pecting something in return It is just to make their holiday special and happy
What do you think is the key element to become successfulFirst you have to dream And you have to be very passionate about it Actually being passionate about it is the most important thing Without being passion-ate you cant achieve anything You can work hard but if you are not passionate you cant make things perfect You need to work hard We need to dream and be passionate
Would you consider yourself as some-one who works hard or works smartI see myself as someone who works smart I want to work like that Anyone can work hard but not everyone can work smart The important part here is that if you work smart you can save time and sometimes it becomes ineffi-cient when you work hard Our manage-ment advises the employees not to work hard Donrsquot work hard Work smart And provide the best for the guest
What are your plans for the futureI have many dreams Right now Irsquom focusing to work better I also have a dream of going for higher education And I got the opportunity for that too But the thing is the hotel which im working right now Niyama we are opening the extension part next month and we are trying to be the number one hotel in Maldives Insha Allah we will be-come the best Thatrsquos my biggest dream Working hard with the team to make our hotel the number one destination in the coming days
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How would you describe Maldives to a touristI will be describing Maldives as a par-adise as well known for This is the most peaceful place on the planet In Maldives we donrsquot have much natural resources but we have beautiful cor-al reefs beaches and beautiful islands The people here are very kind to each other and we all welcome to the guests In ancient times we always welcome the guests to our islands warmly and we always try to fulfill their needs and it becomes our pleasure to serve them Everybody will be treating a guest like a friend here A close friend or relative
Message for the readersI would advise all the youth to dream to study gain experience and serve the nation The most important thing is to respect people Especially parents Par-ents plus the elderly We need to respect each other and keep away from doing bad things Always listen to your mom and dad Love them care for them and try to fulfill their dreams because they have sacrificed a lot for you And once you are grown up it must be your re-sponsibility to make them happy and to fulfill some of their dreams too Be truthful be honest and donrsquot lie to any-one
Special thanksI would like to thank almighty Allah my parents my friends my islanders Niya-ma management team because every-one has helped me a lot and encouraged me I would also like to thank the GM of Niyama Mr Dietmar Koegerl (DiDi) and my team at Niyama Without all of their support love and care I wouldnrsquot have been able to achieve whatever I have today Especially my parents whoever I am today is because of them
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Yardayrsquos ArtNAME
Ismail Yanim Abdulla
AGE18 yrs
ARTISTBUSINESS NAMEYardayrsquos Art
WHAT TYPE OF ART DO YOU DOIllustration Abstract art canvas painting doodle sketching portrait drawing
HOW DID YOU GET INTO THE ARTS AREAMy parents used to tell me that I always loved drawing and had to buy me a lot of drawing blocks
since I drew a lot Growing up I learnt a lot by doing researches and looking it to many artistsrsquo works Their work really encourage me to do drawing and stuff
WHAT ARE YOUR INSPIRATIONSEvery creative artwork was my inspiration I always want to do better than the ones I see It is some-
thing that really kept me going
HOW MUCH ARE COMMISSIONED WORKS FORIt depends upon the size and the effort put into the work so most of the time it varies For a normal
drawing is between 150-250rf and much more complex works are above 500Rf
PLANS FOR THE FUTUREI want to be a great artist in Maldives And I want feature in worldwide art exhibition
CUSTOMIZATION POSSIBLEYes I will do my very best to make it up to the expected level
HOW TO CONTACTYou can contact me through my phone +9609697986 or through email Ismailyanim12gmailcom
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKShttpswwwfacebookcomyardayart
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Be kind toone another by Yuna
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November 13 is World Kindness Day What do we really know about kind-ness We throw the word around just like the word love and soon it loses its meaning We think we are kind people but are we really Hateful has become the new cool The more you hate peo-ple the cooler you are and kindness has been taken as a sign of weakness
We treat people who are different in the most negative way possible we treat them worse than how we treat our enemies with no dignity as if they are the dust that is coating us so that if we remove them we might shine but do we not realize that our shine comes from within and by demeaning some-one elsersquos shine it doesnrsquot make us light up any brighter
A typical day in the life of a Maldivian We wake up too late run to our favou-rite place to get brunch or coffee How do we address the waiters Excuse Me are the two words we mercilessly throw around to get the attention of them and sometimes if we arenrsquot even feeling like they deserve two words itrsquos merely a flicker of the hand a syllable if we are feeling generous Where is the kindness we have to show to people who serve us Are they inferior to us If you think about it we are the inferior for we canrsquot even make our own food and we are slaves to coffee houses Yes sure thatrsquos the way the economy works but can you at least be a bit more well-man-nered
Next we run to work We bump into one or two people We blame them for run-ning into us If we bump into an expatri-ate then god save that person because we will make sure to demean and de-humanize them because obviously they are to blame For building our houses taking care of our children cleaning our streets making us food and for throwing our own waste How dare they come to this beautiful country and ruin it with their ugly faces their stupid language and their smell How dare they steal our jobs The jobs that we are too ashamed to do No I wonrsquot thank you for doing any of that but I will spit on your face because I bumped into you and because you exist you are the scum of the earth I am the mighty even though we are the same race and religion because my religion taught me that if I wear the hijab or share three pictures of duarsquos online Irsquom more pious than you and therefore I am given a free pass to publicly mock other people for their flaws
Islam is the religion of kindness We are supposed to treat people with respect with dignity no matter how they treat us because we are always to forgive others and to ask forgiveness ourselves We are taught that we are to be simple and to always appreciate the good things and to help those in need and be humble We were taught to treat people equally no matter what their religion or race or anything Where is our religion when we are shaming people Where is our religion when we are spitting or calling names at anyone who is differ-ent than us
When at work we talk about others behind their back We viber and laugh to ourselves and we never even think of how they would feel We curse away and spend too much time bullying the weaker ones We go to coffees and backbite even more We forget to say thank you once we are done We forget to open doors for others to wish them a good day or to even smile We harass a bunch of girls walking down the road we make fun of the niqabi calling her a ldquoninjardquo and then to make ourselves feel better we call ourselves moderate and we tell that those people in niqab steal or are probably a man under that
We procreate We donrsquot teach our children manners If something goes wrong we teach them to blame Blame teachers other students school the government Anyone but us Our chil-dren never learn to say thank you or please They arenrsquot shown the beauty of how a kind word could make some-onersquos day They are never taught to behave and to give without expecting We go on The life goes on By the end we are nothing but a speck of ungrate-ful dust wandering and by the time we want to say we are sorry itrsquos too late We are six feet under and our mouths can no longer utter the words we wish we could before We wanted to be kind but we waited too long
Start today to be kind to everyone you meet Start giving without expecting Smile more Be more thoughtful Love openly This world it doesnrsquot need any more guns or more arguments or more weapons It needs love Kindness Openness Togetherness Peace
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Diabetes is one of the most common conditions in the Maldives and I am pleased to note that most people are aware of it Therefore the aim of this article is to not only educate those who may not know but to clarify any doubts you may have had before and to en-hance your knowledge on the matter
Put simply Those with diabetes are people who are advised to not con-sume carbohydrate or sugar rich food because their body is unable to regu-late the level of glucose in the blood How is this caused
When sugary food are consumed and digested the level of glucose in the blood shoots up and must be brought back to normal This is done by storing the glucose in the body after converting it into another form known as glyco-gen The hormone responsible for this conversion is insulin The purpose of storing glucose is to make sure the body always has a backup supply for energy need there be a shortage of food (such as during fasting)
For people with diabetes this conver-sion is not able to happen This brings us to the two types of diabetes you may have heard of Diabetes type 1 and type 2 Some of these people do not produce insulin due to a defect in the gene that is responsible for it These people have Diabetes type 1 and since the influence is genetic this condition is mostly inherited They are also able to be diagnosed much earlier in life and need to have insulin injected into them on a regular basis However it only accounts for 10 of the diabetic cases worldwide while the rest has Diabetes type 2
People with diabetes type 2 do produce insulin but they either do not produce enough insulin or the insulin does not function The main reason identified is lack of physical activity obesity or weight gain Being overweight causes the body to release chemicals which destabilizes your metabolism which is a pathway for diabetes This means even if your parents are healthy due to bad habits in your lifestyle you could develop diabetes
In order to regulate the high levels of glucose the body tries to excrete the sugar out along with urine Therefore even if you eat enough the body feels starved as no glucose is stored so you develop a strong appetite but lose weight at the same time High levels of glucose can decrease the concen-tration of water in the blood This will cause water to move out of all cells to compensate for this so they dry up and stop functioning properly This can have severe side effects such as blurred vision confusion strokes and even comas This is why diabetes should be taken seriously
On the bright side diabetes is manage-able with changes in lifestyle However this requires you to be diagnosed as soon as possible Regular medical checkups is the safest way to ensure you are healthy and normal In addition to this reduce the risk of diabetes by proper balanced eating and regular exercising It is also important to have a healthy sleep pattern to keep you ener-gized so your metabolism is active
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DiabetesMellitus
Infirmitiesin Life
by Thihnaan
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Do you remember parents freaking out when their kid is caught smoking I do and it seems that most mothers and fathers do that
Smoking is bad both religiously and health wise Parents are right in con-demning their kids if they smoke and they have a right to do so Every parent should save their kids from any kind of harm
Unfortunately most parents do not understand or are ignorant about some other matters which should be given precedence over stopping their kids smoking or something similar For instance they wake you up for school even if by hitting but do not wake you up for Fajr prayers One has to wonder about this seriously flawed logic espe-cially since the consequences of miss-ing Fajr prayer are a thousand times more severe than skipping school
Not just the Fajr prayer but all the five daily prayers are one of the most seri-ous matters of our religion They are considered the pillar of Islam as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said ldquoThe head of the matter is Islam its pillar is prayer and its top is jihadrdquo But most of us are unable to grasp the significance of what this means Just like a build-ing cannot stand without its pillars to support it Islam cannot be established without the prayers Moreover some scholars are of the opinion that the one who neglects prayers becomes a kaafir who is beyond the fold of Islam This would mean very harsh consequences for such a person If we assume that this is correct then such a person will be treated how an apostate is to be treated in Islam Firstly he will be asked to repent and to start praying and he will be executed if he doesnrsquot Secondly he will not be buried in a
Muslim graveyard Thirdly he will be denied access to Makkah and al-Madhi-nah because disbelievers are not al-lowed entry to these two blessed cities Fourthly his marriage will be nullified and he will be divorced from his wife Fifthly no Muslim will inherit from his wealth when he dies (rather his wealth will be taken by the authorities (ie to the Muslim treasury)) nor will he inher-it from his Muslim family
But today it is among the things we have neglected most Perhaps that is because most of our minds are preoc-cupied with this world and we do not remember the afterlife at all If not why would anyone stress about their kids smoking and skipping school but does not have qualms about them missing prayers
Letrsquos let parents be for a minute and shoulder some responsibilities our-selves After all just like the parents are ordered to save themselves and their family from the Hellfire we ourselves are ordered to pray five times a day How many prayers do we pray every day Most of us do pray but hardly a day goes by without us missing a prayer or two
We work hard to get good grades and work for a better future for ourselves and our kids That is perfectly fine If by our hard work we achievemdashfor examplemdashworld peace that is going to benefit mankind perhaps for centuries But the harsh reality is that that too is going to end someday Unlike that and unlike the life of this world the Here-after is never going to end It is one the basic things of our belief Does it not make sense to work harder for that and be more careful about what harms our Hereafter more than we do now
Pri-ori-ties
by Mohamed Allam Naeem
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Another year fadesInto the tome of my dark past
Another tale to beginAnother chapter to scribble
The demon in me yearnsThe memories he wish to gain
Satisfied are you He asksThe sins you committed past year
Satisfied are you He asksThe wrath you brought past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe lsquothawabrsquo I earned past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe love I brought past year
Tell me boy He leans in closerWhat you lost past year
Tell me boy His face next to mineWhat you gained past year
A dream and a friend I lostFaith and trust in some too
A dream and a shot of confidence I gainedA ring to say I tied the knot too
by Naail
Past YearBloodwritings
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Switch to Atta FlourWhole wheat flour or most com-monly known as Atta flour is a special kind of flour which is shown to decline the rate of in-crease of blood sugar by 19 mak-ing it ideal for diabetic people
However though its time our society changed this point of view because Atta flour is not just for diabetic people With its truck load of nutritional benefits Atta flour should be preferred over normal flour any day for anybody
Letrsquos take a look at the top 7 rea-sons why you should switch to Atta flour
1 Atta flour contains some of the healthiest forms of carbs and pro-teins essential for your diet
2 It has been found that it helps to lower risk of a Developing metabolic disorders b Wheezing and asthmatic symptoms in young children c High cholesterol in blood d Breast cancer by 34 in women after menopause e Cardiovascular diseases f Alzheimerrsquos disease g Cancer
3 It helps to keep your body weight under control
4 Atta flour reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
5 Whole wheat flour is a source of insoluble fiber This fiber helps to prevent formation of any stones in your gallbladder
6 It acts as a laxative giving a solution to constipation
7 It contains vitamins that boost your immune system
by Thihnaan
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Yummy TalksCoconut Pancakes
by Munshi
Herersquos what yoursquoll need
- Makes around 8 pancakes -
bull 1 cup (150g) self-raising flourbull 14 cup (55g) caster sugarbull 12 teaspoon bicarbonate of sodabull 1 cup (250ml) milkbull 2 tbsp coconut oilbull 2 teaspoons white vinegarbull 1 teaspoon vanilla extractbull 1 cup coconut flakesbull Coconut oil extra to greasebull Mixed berries or chopped banana and walnuts to servebull Maple syrup to servebull Vanilla yoghurt to serve (optional)
Method
1 Combine the flour sugar and bicarbonate of soda in a medium bowl Make a well in the centre Pour the milk butter vinegar and vanilla into the well and whisk until smooth
2 Heat a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat Lightly brush with coconut oil to grease Pour a frac14-cupful of batter into the pan Cook for 1-2 minutes or until bubbles rise to the surface and the base is golden brown Use a spatula to turn and cook for a further 1-2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm Repeat with remaining batter
3 Place the pancakes on serving plates Top with mixed berries (or chopped banana) and walnuts and drizzle with maple syrup Serve immediately
Until next time M
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Visit the Yummy Talks Blog atyummytalkswordpresscomfor more recipes
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If yoursquore interested please leave us a messagefbcomdhiyouthmovement
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Are you interested in Photography
Perhaps a penchant for
Modeling
Maybe looking to advertiseTo the Youth
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In the meantime find us atfbcomdhiyouthmovement
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Dhivehi Artists United A page that we love who posts art of all kinds that needs to be appreciated Pages like this give out art community the much needed ex-posure and tries to show the work of not only the professionals but artists of all kind and craft wwwfbcomDhivehiArtistsUnited MESA GAMFEST 2015
MESA kicked off their (hopefully annual) Gamefest af-ter a 3 year break with a bang The usuals like Need for Speed Most Wanted (classic) and CS (GO) were there but for the first time we saw a lot more focus on con-sole gamers than before CoD (AW) FIFA 15 Tekken Tag Tournament 2 and DOTA 2 were among the other games that were played in the tournament
Male Water Crisis On 4th December 2014 a dam-age to the panel boards due to a fire at MWSC lead to the Male Wa-ter Crisis At the crisis Water was donated to Maldives by numer-ous countries which was then distributed by MNDF Red cres-cent and other various organiza-tions While the whole govern-ment tries their best to avert the crisis our volunteers spend days in the distribution points assist-ing the MNDF and Red Crescent to distribute water to the citi-zens An honorable mention to Kickstart for their awesome app which located water distribution centers at the crisis
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Ombreacute Nails
by Naal photography by Nawaf
NAILS WITH NAAL
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Collection of your favourite colours- dif-ferent shades of similar colours would be perfect + white polish base coat and top coat Make up sponge - I use triangular spong-es If you cut up kitchen sponges that should work fine as well
1 Apply your base coat- let it dry 2 Apply 2 coats of your white polish- let it dry 3 (I didnrsquot do this step) tape your fingers around your nails for easy clean up be-cause this can get a bit messy (remove tape when completely dry) 4 Get your sponge stripe on your colours in multiple coats ( you can use other de-signs- not just stripes- it can be horizontal or vertical- whatever you like) 5 Sponge on the polishes - 2-5 taps then let it dry Re-apply polish on sponge and repeat for a more vibrant look 6 Clean up around your cuticles with your polish remover and a thin brush 7 Apply your top coat for long lasting and shiny finish Enjoy your ombreacute nails Naal
Check out Naalrsquos blog atCOLOURSPLOSIONBLOGSPOTCOM
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Dhi Youth MagazineYOUTH OF THE YEAR 2014
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PHOTOGRAPHY Imy Niyama ldquoSNAPrdquo Photo Studio INTERVIEW Jin
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Tell us a little bit about yourselfMy name is Yoosuf Thahseen Ahmed I was born in D kudahuvadhoo I have three siblings which I am the eldest of Did my Orsquolevels at the island Complet-ed my Arsquolevels at CHSE and decided to work in the health sector But I didnrsquot get chance to pursue the field so changed to tourism
How was your childhood likeI am the eldest in my family I had a sibling when I was 10 years old My parents loved me a lot when I was lit-tle they provided me everything I ever wished for We used to live in our grandfathers house until my parents managed to build a house of their own The support I get from my parents ha-venrsquot changed a bit Considering then the island has developed a lot now Developed in the sense the thought process of people and the infrastruc-ture mainly Actually Kudahavadhoo is the market hub of the area They are building an airport right now actually
What was your childhood dreamThe biggest dream as a child was to be-come the president of Maldives I saw when he visited the island or wherev-er he went there are crowds of people who came and met him and I thought it was a good way to serve the nation at that time
How did you become a butlerWhen I worked in the health sector there were no resorts near our island And at the time Niyama resort was opened some people in the executive ranks from Niyama came to interview the local people And since I saw no pro-gression in the health sector for me I went to the interview And at the inter-view there were people from the senior management team and what they did washelliphellip When I went there I did not ap-ply for a specific post So what they did was they grouped us and asked these four or five groups to stack the materials they provided to the groups up to make the tallest structure And the team I led got to make the tallest structure And since I led the team they congratulated me and said I did well At the interview they told me that they were checking skills like teamwork and whatnot They offered me whichever job I pleased And since I was new to the tourism industry I told them I have no idea which job to select So they asked me what kind of job interested me I replied saying that if I can serve guests that would be fine And they said that they will give me a good job but didnrsquot tell me what kind of job it was After a month later they call me and inform me that I have been selected as an ldquoassistant thankururdquo At that point of time I had no idea that the job description was assistant butler So I asked them what kind of job it is They told me that I have to assist guests and related work like that A month later when I went to sign the contract I asked them what it was again And this time
they told me that the job was being an assistant butler And that was the first time I heard of the word too Butler So I asked them what that was They told me that butlers are people who serves the guests I googled about it and asked a friend what a butler was And this friend of mine told me that itrsquos the mod-ern day servitude Modern slavery After a lot of research I found out that but-lers are people who provides services in big households and luxury hotels After I went to resort I underwent a lot of training in the first five to six months After that I started my work I wanted to become a butler because I wanted to help other people and thatrsquos the main reason why I enrolled in the health field The only difference now is that before I used to work in a hospital and now I work at hospitality Actually at first I was an assistant butler and then I was promoted to a butler With the help of my parents and the hotel management I got a lot of support from them and I wanted to work hard gain more experi-ence and training and as someone who is new to this field I wanted to learn more and give a better service Actual-ly I wanted to be the best butler at that time too
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What is a normal butler routine likeWe would start our duty at 9 in the morning if there is no arrival or depar-ture There would be arrivals or depar-tures at dawn some days around 5 in the morning or 7 There is always a start time There is no end time though we get breaks from time to time Basically a 24 hour job A 24 hour on call job I have to be at a state where I could attend to any needs of a guest at any time There are no specifics in the job If the need presents itself I have to become a wait-er a housekeeper The important part is at the end of the day you need to fulfill the needs of the guest Because we have to take care of all the responsibilities for the guest Coordinating is the only thing I have to do physically There is a direct contact between the guest and the but-ler And the butler has to coordinate for example when they go for tea notify the housekeeping to clean their room ready the tables for the guest before they go to have the breakfast and so on Guests are given a mobile phone from which they could call the butler directly
Hollywood or BollywoodHollywood I like all kind of movies and especially the action movies and also the romantic ones and historical ones too My favorite movie is The Count of Monte Cristo
Can you tell us your incident with the Arabs What ran through your mind when they asked to name anything you wantThe Arabs stayed at Niyama for a week Three people came on a chartered private jet and they stayed at the high category rooms there And I handled them They said they donrsquot care about the money and all they cared about is getting what they want done when they want it Everything So I was always on standby and at the end of the stay they told me that they really liked my service and so they would like to do something in return I told them I did not want any-thing and they asked me which island I was from I told them that there is a small island nearby D Kudahuvadhoo They asked me to take them to the island so I took them there When we went the island council welcomed them warm-ly They visited the institutions there hospitals schools pre-schools all the government institutes and asked if we needed anything and they will provide it And the amounts heads of the insti-tutions proposed were given to them If I was to be honest I actually did not want anything I have almost everything which I want so I donrsquot want more than what I have I think I am very happy with everything I have Even if someone of-fers me money the same rule will apply Actually the service which I provide to the guests is not about money or ex-pecting something in return It is just to make their holiday special and happy
What do you think is the key element to become successfulFirst you have to dream And you have to be very passionate about it Actually being passionate about it is the most important thing Without being passion-ate you cant achieve anything You can work hard but if you are not passionate you cant make things perfect You need to work hard We need to dream and be passionate
Would you consider yourself as some-one who works hard or works smartI see myself as someone who works smart I want to work like that Anyone can work hard but not everyone can work smart The important part here is that if you work smart you can save time and sometimes it becomes ineffi-cient when you work hard Our manage-ment advises the employees not to work hard Donrsquot work hard Work smart And provide the best for the guest
What are your plans for the futureI have many dreams Right now Irsquom focusing to work better I also have a dream of going for higher education And I got the opportunity for that too But the thing is the hotel which im working right now Niyama we are opening the extension part next month and we are trying to be the number one hotel in Maldives Insha Allah we will be-come the best Thatrsquos my biggest dream Working hard with the team to make our hotel the number one destination in the coming days
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How would you describe Maldives to a touristI will be describing Maldives as a par-adise as well known for This is the most peaceful place on the planet In Maldives we donrsquot have much natural resources but we have beautiful cor-al reefs beaches and beautiful islands The people here are very kind to each other and we all welcome to the guests In ancient times we always welcome the guests to our islands warmly and we always try to fulfill their needs and it becomes our pleasure to serve them Everybody will be treating a guest like a friend here A close friend or relative
Message for the readersI would advise all the youth to dream to study gain experience and serve the nation The most important thing is to respect people Especially parents Par-ents plus the elderly We need to respect each other and keep away from doing bad things Always listen to your mom and dad Love them care for them and try to fulfill their dreams because they have sacrificed a lot for you And once you are grown up it must be your re-sponsibility to make them happy and to fulfill some of their dreams too Be truthful be honest and donrsquot lie to any-one
Special thanksI would like to thank almighty Allah my parents my friends my islanders Niya-ma management team because every-one has helped me a lot and encouraged me I would also like to thank the GM of Niyama Mr Dietmar Koegerl (DiDi) and my team at Niyama Without all of their support love and care I wouldnrsquot have been able to achieve whatever I have today Especially my parents whoever I am today is because of them
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Yardayrsquos ArtNAME
Ismail Yanim Abdulla
AGE18 yrs
ARTISTBUSINESS NAMEYardayrsquos Art
WHAT TYPE OF ART DO YOU DOIllustration Abstract art canvas painting doodle sketching portrait drawing
HOW DID YOU GET INTO THE ARTS AREAMy parents used to tell me that I always loved drawing and had to buy me a lot of drawing blocks
since I drew a lot Growing up I learnt a lot by doing researches and looking it to many artistsrsquo works Their work really encourage me to do drawing and stuff
WHAT ARE YOUR INSPIRATIONSEvery creative artwork was my inspiration I always want to do better than the ones I see It is some-
thing that really kept me going
HOW MUCH ARE COMMISSIONED WORKS FORIt depends upon the size and the effort put into the work so most of the time it varies For a normal
drawing is between 150-250rf and much more complex works are above 500Rf
PLANS FOR THE FUTUREI want to be a great artist in Maldives And I want feature in worldwide art exhibition
CUSTOMIZATION POSSIBLEYes I will do my very best to make it up to the expected level
HOW TO CONTACTYou can contact me through my phone +9609697986 or through email Ismailyanim12gmailcom
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKShttpswwwfacebookcomyardayart
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Be kind toone another by Yuna
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 30
November 13 is World Kindness Day What do we really know about kind-ness We throw the word around just like the word love and soon it loses its meaning We think we are kind people but are we really Hateful has become the new cool The more you hate peo-ple the cooler you are and kindness has been taken as a sign of weakness
We treat people who are different in the most negative way possible we treat them worse than how we treat our enemies with no dignity as if they are the dust that is coating us so that if we remove them we might shine but do we not realize that our shine comes from within and by demeaning some-one elsersquos shine it doesnrsquot make us light up any brighter
A typical day in the life of a Maldivian We wake up too late run to our favou-rite place to get brunch or coffee How do we address the waiters Excuse Me are the two words we mercilessly throw around to get the attention of them and sometimes if we arenrsquot even feeling like they deserve two words itrsquos merely a flicker of the hand a syllable if we are feeling generous Where is the kindness we have to show to people who serve us Are they inferior to us If you think about it we are the inferior for we canrsquot even make our own food and we are slaves to coffee houses Yes sure thatrsquos the way the economy works but can you at least be a bit more well-man-nered
Next we run to work We bump into one or two people We blame them for run-ning into us If we bump into an expatri-ate then god save that person because we will make sure to demean and de-humanize them because obviously they are to blame For building our houses taking care of our children cleaning our streets making us food and for throwing our own waste How dare they come to this beautiful country and ruin it with their ugly faces their stupid language and their smell How dare they steal our jobs The jobs that we are too ashamed to do No I wonrsquot thank you for doing any of that but I will spit on your face because I bumped into you and because you exist you are the scum of the earth I am the mighty even though we are the same race and religion because my religion taught me that if I wear the hijab or share three pictures of duarsquos online Irsquom more pious than you and therefore I am given a free pass to publicly mock other people for their flaws
Islam is the religion of kindness We are supposed to treat people with respect with dignity no matter how they treat us because we are always to forgive others and to ask forgiveness ourselves We are taught that we are to be simple and to always appreciate the good things and to help those in need and be humble We were taught to treat people equally no matter what their religion or race or anything Where is our religion when we are shaming people Where is our religion when we are spitting or calling names at anyone who is differ-ent than us
When at work we talk about others behind their back We viber and laugh to ourselves and we never even think of how they would feel We curse away and spend too much time bullying the weaker ones We go to coffees and backbite even more We forget to say thank you once we are done We forget to open doors for others to wish them a good day or to even smile We harass a bunch of girls walking down the road we make fun of the niqabi calling her a ldquoninjardquo and then to make ourselves feel better we call ourselves moderate and we tell that those people in niqab steal or are probably a man under that
We procreate We donrsquot teach our children manners If something goes wrong we teach them to blame Blame teachers other students school the government Anyone but us Our chil-dren never learn to say thank you or please They arenrsquot shown the beauty of how a kind word could make some-onersquos day They are never taught to behave and to give without expecting We go on The life goes on By the end we are nothing but a speck of ungrate-ful dust wandering and by the time we want to say we are sorry itrsquos too late We are six feet under and our mouths can no longer utter the words we wish we could before We wanted to be kind but we waited too long
Start today to be kind to everyone you meet Start giving without expecting Smile more Be more thoughtful Love openly This world it doesnrsquot need any more guns or more arguments or more weapons It needs love Kindness Openness Togetherness Peace
image orgspringcom
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Diabetes is one of the most common conditions in the Maldives and I am pleased to note that most people are aware of it Therefore the aim of this article is to not only educate those who may not know but to clarify any doubts you may have had before and to en-hance your knowledge on the matter
Put simply Those with diabetes are people who are advised to not con-sume carbohydrate or sugar rich food because their body is unable to regu-late the level of glucose in the blood How is this caused
When sugary food are consumed and digested the level of glucose in the blood shoots up and must be brought back to normal This is done by storing the glucose in the body after converting it into another form known as glyco-gen The hormone responsible for this conversion is insulin The purpose of storing glucose is to make sure the body always has a backup supply for energy need there be a shortage of food (such as during fasting)
For people with diabetes this conver-sion is not able to happen This brings us to the two types of diabetes you may have heard of Diabetes type 1 and type 2 Some of these people do not produce insulin due to a defect in the gene that is responsible for it These people have Diabetes type 1 and since the influence is genetic this condition is mostly inherited They are also able to be diagnosed much earlier in life and need to have insulin injected into them on a regular basis However it only accounts for 10 of the diabetic cases worldwide while the rest has Diabetes type 2
People with diabetes type 2 do produce insulin but they either do not produce enough insulin or the insulin does not function The main reason identified is lack of physical activity obesity or weight gain Being overweight causes the body to release chemicals which destabilizes your metabolism which is a pathway for diabetes This means even if your parents are healthy due to bad habits in your lifestyle you could develop diabetes
In order to regulate the high levels of glucose the body tries to excrete the sugar out along with urine Therefore even if you eat enough the body feels starved as no glucose is stored so you develop a strong appetite but lose weight at the same time High levels of glucose can decrease the concen-tration of water in the blood This will cause water to move out of all cells to compensate for this so they dry up and stop functioning properly This can have severe side effects such as blurred vision confusion strokes and even comas This is why diabetes should be taken seriously
On the bright side diabetes is manage-able with changes in lifestyle However this requires you to be diagnosed as soon as possible Regular medical checkups is the safest way to ensure you are healthy and normal In addition to this reduce the risk of diabetes by proper balanced eating and regular exercising It is also important to have a healthy sleep pattern to keep you ener-gized so your metabolism is active
image doctorndtvcom doctorpulseco
DiabetesMellitus
Infirmitiesin Life
by Thihnaan
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Do you remember parents freaking out when their kid is caught smoking I do and it seems that most mothers and fathers do that
Smoking is bad both religiously and health wise Parents are right in con-demning their kids if they smoke and they have a right to do so Every parent should save their kids from any kind of harm
Unfortunately most parents do not understand or are ignorant about some other matters which should be given precedence over stopping their kids smoking or something similar For instance they wake you up for school even if by hitting but do not wake you up for Fajr prayers One has to wonder about this seriously flawed logic espe-cially since the consequences of miss-ing Fajr prayer are a thousand times more severe than skipping school
Not just the Fajr prayer but all the five daily prayers are one of the most seri-ous matters of our religion They are considered the pillar of Islam as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said ldquoThe head of the matter is Islam its pillar is prayer and its top is jihadrdquo But most of us are unable to grasp the significance of what this means Just like a build-ing cannot stand without its pillars to support it Islam cannot be established without the prayers Moreover some scholars are of the opinion that the one who neglects prayers becomes a kaafir who is beyond the fold of Islam This would mean very harsh consequences for such a person If we assume that this is correct then such a person will be treated how an apostate is to be treated in Islam Firstly he will be asked to repent and to start praying and he will be executed if he doesnrsquot Secondly he will not be buried in a
Muslim graveyard Thirdly he will be denied access to Makkah and al-Madhi-nah because disbelievers are not al-lowed entry to these two blessed cities Fourthly his marriage will be nullified and he will be divorced from his wife Fifthly no Muslim will inherit from his wealth when he dies (rather his wealth will be taken by the authorities (ie to the Muslim treasury)) nor will he inher-it from his Muslim family
But today it is among the things we have neglected most Perhaps that is because most of our minds are preoc-cupied with this world and we do not remember the afterlife at all If not why would anyone stress about their kids smoking and skipping school but does not have qualms about them missing prayers
Letrsquos let parents be for a minute and shoulder some responsibilities our-selves After all just like the parents are ordered to save themselves and their family from the Hellfire we ourselves are ordered to pray five times a day How many prayers do we pray every day Most of us do pray but hardly a day goes by without us missing a prayer or two
We work hard to get good grades and work for a better future for ourselves and our kids That is perfectly fine If by our hard work we achievemdashfor examplemdashworld peace that is going to benefit mankind perhaps for centuries But the harsh reality is that that too is going to end someday Unlike that and unlike the life of this world the Here-after is never going to end It is one the basic things of our belief Does it not make sense to work harder for that and be more careful about what harms our Hereafter more than we do now
Pri-ori-ties
by Mohamed Allam Naeem
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 33
Another year fadesInto the tome of my dark past
Another tale to beginAnother chapter to scribble
The demon in me yearnsThe memories he wish to gain
Satisfied are you He asksThe sins you committed past year
Satisfied are you He asksThe wrath you brought past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe lsquothawabrsquo I earned past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe love I brought past year
Tell me boy He leans in closerWhat you lost past year
Tell me boy His face next to mineWhat you gained past year
A dream and a friend I lostFaith and trust in some too
A dream and a shot of confidence I gainedA ring to say I tied the knot too
by Naail
Past YearBloodwritings
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Switch to Atta FlourWhole wheat flour or most com-monly known as Atta flour is a special kind of flour which is shown to decline the rate of in-crease of blood sugar by 19 mak-ing it ideal for diabetic people
However though its time our society changed this point of view because Atta flour is not just for diabetic people With its truck load of nutritional benefits Atta flour should be preferred over normal flour any day for anybody
Letrsquos take a look at the top 7 rea-sons why you should switch to Atta flour
1 Atta flour contains some of the healthiest forms of carbs and pro-teins essential for your diet
2 It has been found that it helps to lower risk of a Developing metabolic disorders b Wheezing and asthmatic symptoms in young children c High cholesterol in blood d Breast cancer by 34 in women after menopause e Cardiovascular diseases f Alzheimerrsquos disease g Cancer
3 It helps to keep your body weight under control
4 Atta flour reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
5 Whole wheat flour is a source of insoluble fiber This fiber helps to prevent formation of any stones in your gallbladder
6 It acts as a laxative giving a solution to constipation
7 It contains vitamins that boost your immune system
by Thihnaan
image tradeindiacom
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Yummy TalksCoconut Pancakes
by Munshi
Herersquos what yoursquoll need
- Makes around 8 pancakes -
bull 1 cup (150g) self-raising flourbull 14 cup (55g) caster sugarbull 12 teaspoon bicarbonate of sodabull 1 cup (250ml) milkbull 2 tbsp coconut oilbull 2 teaspoons white vinegarbull 1 teaspoon vanilla extractbull 1 cup coconut flakesbull Coconut oil extra to greasebull Mixed berries or chopped banana and walnuts to servebull Maple syrup to servebull Vanilla yoghurt to serve (optional)
Method
1 Combine the flour sugar and bicarbonate of soda in a medium bowl Make a well in the centre Pour the milk butter vinegar and vanilla into the well and whisk until smooth
2 Heat a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat Lightly brush with coconut oil to grease Pour a frac14-cupful of batter into the pan Cook for 1-2 minutes or until bubbles rise to the surface and the base is golden brown Use a spatula to turn and cook for a further 1-2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm Repeat with remaining batter
3 Place the pancakes on serving plates Top with mixed berries (or chopped banana) and walnuts and drizzle with maple syrup Serve immediately
Until next time M
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Visit the Yummy Talks Blog atyummytalkswordpresscomfor more recipes
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DYMag is always on the lookout for expressive youth
If yoursquore interested please leave us a messagefbcomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom
Are you interested in Photography
Perhaps a penchant for
Modeling
Maybe looking to advertiseTo the Youth
Itching to make your
Voice heard
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Thank you for readingSee you in February
PHOTO BY IMY
In the meantime find us atfbcomdhiyouthmovement
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Ombreacute Nails
by Naal photography by Nawaf
NAILS WITH NAAL
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Collection of your favourite colours- dif-ferent shades of similar colours would be perfect + white polish base coat and top coat Make up sponge - I use triangular spong-es If you cut up kitchen sponges that should work fine as well
1 Apply your base coat- let it dry 2 Apply 2 coats of your white polish- let it dry 3 (I didnrsquot do this step) tape your fingers around your nails for easy clean up be-cause this can get a bit messy (remove tape when completely dry) 4 Get your sponge stripe on your colours in multiple coats ( you can use other de-signs- not just stripes- it can be horizontal or vertical- whatever you like) 5 Sponge on the polishes - 2-5 taps then let it dry Re-apply polish on sponge and repeat for a more vibrant look 6 Clean up around your cuticles with your polish remover and a thin brush 7 Apply your top coat for long lasting and shiny finish Enjoy your ombreacute nails Naal
Check out Naalrsquos blog atCOLOURSPLOSIONBLOGSPOTCOM
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Dhi Youth MagazineYOUTH OF THE YEAR 2014
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PHOTOGRAPHY Imy Niyama ldquoSNAPrdquo Photo Studio INTERVIEW Jin
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Tell us a little bit about yourselfMy name is Yoosuf Thahseen Ahmed I was born in D kudahuvadhoo I have three siblings which I am the eldest of Did my Orsquolevels at the island Complet-ed my Arsquolevels at CHSE and decided to work in the health sector But I didnrsquot get chance to pursue the field so changed to tourism
How was your childhood likeI am the eldest in my family I had a sibling when I was 10 years old My parents loved me a lot when I was lit-tle they provided me everything I ever wished for We used to live in our grandfathers house until my parents managed to build a house of their own The support I get from my parents ha-venrsquot changed a bit Considering then the island has developed a lot now Developed in the sense the thought process of people and the infrastruc-ture mainly Actually Kudahavadhoo is the market hub of the area They are building an airport right now actually
What was your childhood dreamThe biggest dream as a child was to be-come the president of Maldives I saw when he visited the island or wherev-er he went there are crowds of people who came and met him and I thought it was a good way to serve the nation at that time
How did you become a butlerWhen I worked in the health sector there were no resorts near our island And at the time Niyama resort was opened some people in the executive ranks from Niyama came to interview the local people And since I saw no pro-gression in the health sector for me I went to the interview And at the inter-view there were people from the senior management team and what they did washelliphellip When I went there I did not ap-ply for a specific post So what they did was they grouped us and asked these four or five groups to stack the materials they provided to the groups up to make the tallest structure And the team I led got to make the tallest structure And since I led the team they congratulated me and said I did well At the interview they told me that they were checking skills like teamwork and whatnot They offered me whichever job I pleased And since I was new to the tourism industry I told them I have no idea which job to select So they asked me what kind of job interested me I replied saying that if I can serve guests that would be fine And they said that they will give me a good job but didnrsquot tell me what kind of job it was After a month later they call me and inform me that I have been selected as an ldquoassistant thankururdquo At that point of time I had no idea that the job description was assistant butler So I asked them what kind of job it is They told me that I have to assist guests and related work like that A month later when I went to sign the contract I asked them what it was again And this time
they told me that the job was being an assistant butler And that was the first time I heard of the word too Butler So I asked them what that was They told me that butlers are people who serves the guests I googled about it and asked a friend what a butler was And this friend of mine told me that itrsquos the mod-ern day servitude Modern slavery After a lot of research I found out that but-lers are people who provides services in big households and luxury hotels After I went to resort I underwent a lot of training in the first five to six months After that I started my work I wanted to become a butler because I wanted to help other people and thatrsquos the main reason why I enrolled in the health field The only difference now is that before I used to work in a hospital and now I work at hospitality Actually at first I was an assistant butler and then I was promoted to a butler With the help of my parents and the hotel management I got a lot of support from them and I wanted to work hard gain more experi-ence and training and as someone who is new to this field I wanted to learn more and give a better service Actual-ly I wanted to be the best butler at that time too
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What is a normal butler routine likeWe would start our duty at 9 in the morning if there is no arrival or depar-ture There would be arrivals or depar-tures at dawn some days around 5 in the morning or 7 There is always a start time There is no end time though we get breaks from time to time Basically a 24 hour job A 24 hour on call job I have to be at a state where I could attend to any needs of a guest at any time There are no specifics in the job If the need presents itself I have to become a wait-er a housekeeper The important part is at the end of the day you need to fulfill the needs of the guest Because we have to take care of all the responsibilities for the guest Coordinating is the only thing I have to do physically There is a direct contact between the guest and the but-ler And the butler has to coordinate for example when they go for tea notify the housekeeping to clean their room ready the tables for the guest before they go to have the breakfast and so on Guests are given a mobile phone from which they could call the butler directly
Hollywood or BollywoodHollywood I like all kind of movies and especially the action movies and also the romantic ones and historical ones too My favorite movie is The Count of Monte Cristo
Can you tell us your incident with the Arabs What ran through your mind when they asked to name anything you wantThe Arabs stayed at Niyama for a week Three people came on a chartered private jet and they stayed at the high category rooms there And I handled them They said they donrsquot care about the money and all they cared about is getting what they want done when they want it Everything So I was always on standby and at the end of the stay they told me that they really liked my service and so they would like to do something in return I told them I did not want any-thing and they asked me which island I was from I told them that there is a small island nearby D Kudahuvadhoo They asked me to take them to the island so I took them there When we went the island council welcomed them warm-ly They visited the institutions there hospitals schools pre-schools all the government institutes and asked if we needed anything and they will provide it And the amounts heads of the insti-tutions proposed were given to them If I was to be honest I actually did not want anything I have almost everything which I want so I donrsquot want more than what I have I think I am very happy with everything I have Even if someone of-fers me money the same rule will apply Actually the service which I provide to the guests is not about money or ex-pecting something in return It is just to make their holiday special and happy
What do you think is the key element to become successfulFirst you have to dream And you have to be very passionate about it Actually being passionate about it is the most important thing Without being passion-ate you cant achieve anything You can work hard but if you are not passionate you cant make things perfect You need to work hard We need to dream and be passionate
Would you consider yourself as some-one who works hard or works smartI see myself as someone who works smart I want to work like that Anyone can work hard but not everyone can work smart The important part here is that if you work smart you can save time and sometimes it becomes ineffi-cient when you work hard Our manage-ment advises the employees not to work hard Donrsquot work hard Work smart And provide the best for the guest
What are your plans for the futureI have many dreams Right now Irsquom focusing to work better I also have a dream of going for higher education And I got the opportunity for that too But the thing is the hotel which im working right now Niyama we are opening the extension part next month and we are trying to be the number one hotel in Maldives Insha Allah we will be-come the best Thatrsquos my biggest dream Working hard with the team to make our hotel the number one destination in the coming days
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 24
How would you describe Maldives to a touristI will be describing Maldives as a par-adise as well known for This is the most peaceful place on the planet In Maldives we donrsquot have much natural resources but we have beautiful cor-al reefs beaches and beautiful islands The people here are very kind to each other and we all welcome to the guests In ancient times we always welcome the guests to our islands warmly and we always try to fulfill their needs and it becomes our pleasure to serve them Everybody will be treating a guest like a friend here A close friend or relative
Message for the readersI would advise all the youth to dream to study gain experience and serve the nation The most important thing is to respect people Especially parents Par-ents plus the elderly We need to respect each other and keep away from doing bad things Always listen to your mom and dad Love them care for them and try to fulfill their dreams because they have sacrificed a lot for you And once you are grown up it must be your re-sponsibility to make them happy and to fulfill some of their dreams too Be truthful be honest and donrsquot lie to any-one
Special thanksI would like to thank almighty Allah my parents my friends my islanders Niya-ma management team because every-one has helped me a lot and encouraged me I would also like to thank the GM of Niyama Mr Dietmar Koegerl (DiDi) and my team at Niyama Without all of their support love and care I wouldnrsquot have been able to achieve whatever I have today Especially my parents whoever I am today is because of them
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Yardayrsquos ArtNAME
Ismail Yanim Abdulla
AGE18 yrs
ARTISTBUSINESS NAMEYardayrsquos Art
WHAT TYPE OF ART DO YOU DOIllustration Abstract art canvas painting doodle sketching portrait drawing
HOW DID YOU GET INTO THE ARTS AREAMy parents used to tell me that I always loved drawing and had to buy me a lot of drawing blocks
since I drew a lot Growing up I learnt a lot by doing researches and looking it to many artistsrsquo works Their work really encourage me to do drawing and stuff
WHAT ARE YOUR INSPIRATIONSEvery creative artwork was my inspiration I always want to do better than the ones I see It is some-
thing that really kept me going
HOW MUCH ARE COMMISSIONED WORKS FORIt depends upon the size and the effort put into the work so most of the time it varies For a normal
drawing is between 150-250rf and much more complex works are above 500Rf
PLANS FOR THE FUTUREI want to be a great artist in Maldives And I want feature in worldwide art exhibition
CUSTOMIZATION POSSIBLEYes I will do my very best to make it up to the expected level
HOW TO CONTACTYou can contact me through my phone +9609697986 or through email Ismailyanim12gmailcom
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKShttpswwwfacebookcomyardayart
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Be kind toone another by Yuna
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 30
November 13 is World Kindness Day What do we really know about kind-ness We throw the word around just like the word love and soon it loses its meaning We think we are kind people but are we really Hateful has become the new cool The more you hate peo-ple the cooler you are and kindness has been taken as a sign of weakness
We treat people who are different in the most negative way possible we treat them worse than how we treat our enemies with no dignity as if they are the dust that is coating us so that if we remove them we might shine but do we not realize that our shine comes from within and by demeaning some-one elsersquos shine it doesnrsquot make us light up any brighter
A typical day in the life of a Maldivian We wake up too late run to our favou-rite place to get brunch or coffee How do we address the waiters Excuse Me are the two words we mercilessly throw around to get the attention of them and sometimes if we arenrsquot even feeling like they deserve two words itrsquos merely a flicker of the hand a syllable if we are feeling generous Where is the kindness we have to show to people who serve us Are they inferior to us If you think about it we are the inferior for we canrsquot even make our own food and we are slaves to coffee houses Yes sure thatrsquos the way the economy works but can you at least be a bit more well-man-nered
Next we run to work We bump into one or two people We blame them for run-ning into us If we bump into an expatri-ate then god save that person because we will make sure to demean and de-humanize them because obviously they are to blame For building our houses taking care of our children cleaning our streets making us food and for throwing our own waste How dare they come to this beautiful country and ruin it with their ugly faces their stupid language and their smell How dare they steal our jobs The jobs that we are too ashamed to do No I wonrsquot thank you for doing any of that but I will spit on your face because I bumped into you and because you exist you are the scum of the earth I am the mighty even though we are the same race and religion because my religion taught me that if I wear the hijab or share three pictures of duarsquos online Irsquom more pious than you and therefore I am given a free pass to publicly mock other people for their flaws
Islam is the religion of kindness We are supposed to treat people with respect with dignity no matter how they treat us because we are always to forgive others and to ask forgiveness ourselves We are taught that we are to be simple and to always appreciate the good things and to help those in need and be humble We were taught to treat people equally no matter what their religion or race or anything Where is our religion when we are shaming people Where is our religion when we are spitting or calling names at anyone who is differ-ent than us
When at work we talk about others behind their back We viber and laugh to ourselves and we never even think of how they would feel We curse away and spend too much time bullying the weaker ones We go to coffees and backbite even more We forget to say thank you once we are done We forget to open doors for others to wish them a good day or to even smile We harass a bunch of girls walking down the road we make fun of the niqabi calling her a ldquoninjardquo and then to make ourselves feel better we call ourselves moderate and we tell that those people in niqab steal or are probably a man under that
We procreate We donrsquot teach our children manners If something goes wrong we teach them to blame Blame teachers other students school the government Anyone but us Our chil-dren never learn to say thank you or please They arenrsquot shown the beauty of how a kind word could make some-onersquos day They are never taught to behave and to give without expecting We go on The life goes on By the end we are nothing but a speck of ungrate-ful dust wandering and by the time we want to say we are sorry itrsquos too late We are six feet under and our mouths can no longer utter the words we wish we could before We wanted to be kind but we waited too long
Start today to be kind to everyone you meet Start giving without expecting Smile more Be more thoughtful Love openly This world it doesnrsquot need any more guns or more arguments or more weapons It needs love Kindness Openness Togetherness Peace
image orgspringcom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 31
Diabetes is one of the most common conditions in the Maldives and I am pleased to note that most people are aware of it Therefore the aim of this article is to not only educate those who may not know but to clarify any doubts you may have had before and to en-hance your knowledge on the matter
Put simply Those with diabetes are people who are advised to not con-sume carbohydrate or sugar rich food because their body is unable to regu-late the level of glucose in the blood How is this caused
When sugary food are consumed and digested the level of glucose in the blood shoots up and must be brought back to normal This is done by storing the glucose in the body after converting it into another form known as glyco-gen The hormone responsible for this conversion is insulin The purpose of storing glucose is to make sure the body always has a backup supply for energy need there be a shortage of food (such as during fasting)
For people with diabetes this conver-sion is not able to happen This brings us to the two types of diabetes you may have heard of Diabetes type 1 and type 2 Some of these people do not produce insulin due to a defect in the gene that is responsible for it These people have Diabetes type 1 and since the influence is genetic this condition is mostly inherited They are also able to be diagnosed much earlier in life and need to have insulin injected into them on a regular basis However it only accounts for 10 of the diabetic cases worldwide while the rest has Diabetes type 2
People with diabetes type 2 do produce insulin but they either do not produce enough insulin or the insulin does not function The main reason identified is lack of physical activity obesity or weight gain Being overweight causes the body to release chemicals which destabilizes your metabolism which is a pathway for diabetes This means even if your parents are healthy due to bad habits in your lifestyle you could develop diabetes
In order to regulate the high levels of glucose the body tries to excrete the sugar out along with urine Therefore even if you eat enough the body feels starved as no glucose is stored so you develop a strong appetite but lose weight at the same time High levels of glucose can decrease the concen-tration of water in the blood This will cause water to move out of all cells to compensate for this so they dry up and stop functioning properly This can have severe side effects such as blurred vision confusion strokes and even comas This is why diabetes should be taken seriously
On the bright side diabetes is manage-able with changes in lifestyle However this requires you to be diagnosed as soon as possible Regular medical checkups is the safest way to ensure you are healthy and normal In addition to this reduce the risk of diabetes by proper balanced eating and regular exercising It is also important to have a healthy sleep pattern to keep you ener-gized so your metabolism is active
image doctorndtvcom doctorpulseco
DiabetesMellitus
Infirmitiesin Life
by Thihnaan
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 32image flickrcomphotosainst DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 32
Do you remember parents freaking out when their kid is caught smoking I do and it seems that most mothers and fathers do that
Smoking is bad both religiously and health wise Parents are right in con-demning their kids if they smoke and they have a right to do so Every parent should save their kids from any kind of harm
Unfortunately most parents do not understand or are ignorant about some other matters which should be given precedence over stopping their kids smoking or something similar For instance they wake you up for school even if by hitting but do not wake you up for Fajr prayers One has to wonder about this seriously flawed logic espe-cially since the consequences of miss-ing Fajr prayer are a thousand times more severe than skipping school
Not just the Fajr prayer but all the five daily prayers are one of the most seri-ous matters of our religion They are considered the pillar of Islam as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said ldquoThe head of the matter is Islam its pillar is prayer and its top is jihadrdquo But most of us are unable to grasp the significance of what this means Just like a build-ing cannot stand without its pillars to support it Islam cannot be established without the prayers Moreover some scholars are of the opinion that the one who neglects prayers becomes a kaafir who is beyond the fold of Islam This would mean very harsh consequences for such a person If we assume that this is correct then such a person will be treated how an apostate is to be treated in Islam Firstly he will be asked to repent and to start praying and he will be executed if he doesnrsquot Secondly he will not be buried in a
Muslim graveyard Thirdly he will be denied access to Makkah and al-Madhi-nah because disbelievers are not al-lowed entry to these two blessed cities Fourthly his marriage will be nullified and he will be divorced from his wife Fifthly no Muslim will inherit from his wealth when he dies (rather his wealth will be taken by the authorities (ie to the Muslim treasury)) nor will he inher-it from his Muslim family
But today it is among the things we have neglected most Perhaps that is because most of our minds are preoc-cupied with this world and we do not remember the afterlife at all If not why would anyone stress about their kids smoking and skipping school but does not have qualms about them missing prayers
Letrsquos let parents be for a minute and shoulder some responsibilities our-selves After all just like the parents are ordered to save themselves and their family from the Hellfire we ourselves are ordered to pray five times a day How many prayers do we pray every day Most of us do pray but hardly a day goes by without us missing a prayer or two
We work hard to get good grades and work for a better future for ourselves and our kids That is perfectly fine If by our hard work we achievemdashfor examplemdashworld peace that is going to benefit mankind perhaps for centuries But the harsh reality is that that too is going to end someday Unlike that and unlike the life of this world the Here-after is never going to end It is one the basic things of our belief Does it not make sense to work harder for that and be more careful about what harms our Hereafter more than we do now
Pri-ori-ties
by Mohamed Allam Naeem
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 33
Another year fadesInto the tome of my dark past
Another tale to beginAnother chapter to scribble
The demon in me yearnsThe memories he wish to gain
Satisfied are you He asksThe sins you committed past year
Satisfied are you He asksThe wrath you brought past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe lsquothawabrsquo I earned past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe love I brought past year
Tell me boy He leans in closerWhat you lost past year
Tell me boy His face next to mineWhat you gained past year
A dream and a friend I lostFaith and trust in some too
A dream and a shot of confidence I gainedA ring to say I tied the knot too
by Naail
Past YearBloodwritings
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Switch to Atta FlourWhole wheat flour or most com-monly known as Atta flour is a special kind of flour which is shown to decline the rate of in-crease of blood sugar by 19 mak-ing it ideal for diabetic people
However though its time our society changed this point of view because Atta flour is not just for diabetic people With its truck load of nutritional benefits Atta flour should be preferred over normal flour any day for anybody
Letrsquos take a look at the top 7 rea-sons why you should switch to Atta flour
1 Atta flour contains some of the healthiest forms of carbs and pro-teins essential for your diet
2 It has been found that it helps to lower risk of a Developing metabolic disorders b Wheezing and asthmatic symptoms in young children c High cholesterol in blood d Breast cancer by 34 in women after menopause e Cardiovascular diseases f Alzheimerrsquos disease g Cancer
3 It helps to keep your body weight under control
4 Atta flour reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
5 Whole wheat flour is a source of insoluble fiber This fiber helps to prevent formation of any stones in your gallbladder
6 It acts as a laxative giving a solution to constipation
7 It contains vitamins that boost your immune system
by Thihnaan
image tradeindiacom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 35
Yummy TalksCoconut Pancakes
by Munshi
Herersquos what yoursquoll need
- Makes around 8 pancakes -
bull 1 cup (150g) self-raising flourbull 14 cup (55g) caster sugarbull 12 teaspoon bicarbonate of sodabull 1 cup (250ml) milkbull 2 tbsp coconut oilbull 2 teaspoons white vinegarbull 1 teaspoon vanilla extractbull 1 cup coconut flakesbull Coconut oil extra to greasebull Mixed berries or chopped banana and walnuts to servebull Maple syrup to servebull Vanilla yoghurt to serve (optional)
Method
1 Combine the flour sugar and bicarbonate of soda in a medium bowl Make a well in the centre Pour the milk butter vinegar and vanilla into the well and whisk until smooth
2 Heat a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat Lightly brush with coconut oil to grease Pour a frac14-cupful of batter into the pan Cook for 1-2 minutes or until bubbles rise to the surface and the base is golden brown Use a spatula to turn and cook for a further 1-2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm Repeat with remaining batter
3 Place the pancakes on serving plates Top with mixed berries (or chopped banana) and walnuts and drizzle with maple syrup Serve immediately
Until next time M
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 36
Visit the Yummy Talks Blog atyummytalkswordpresscomfor more recipes
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 37
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 38
DYMag is always on the lookout for expressive youth
If yoursquore interested please leave us a messagefbcomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom
Are you interested in Photography
Perhaps a penchant for
Modeling
Maybe looking to advertiseTo the Youth
Itching to make your
Voice heard
$$ $
Thank you for readingSee you in February
PHOTO BY IMY
In the meantime find us atfbcomdhiyouthmovement
twittercomDhiYouth
dhiyouthmomvementblogspotcom
youtubecomdhiyouthmovement
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DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 16
Collection of your favourite colours- dif-ferent shades of similar colours would be perfect + white polish base coat and top coat Make up sponge - I use triangular spong-es If you cut up kitchen sponges that should work fine as well
1 Apply your base coat- let it dry 2 Apply 2 coats of your white polish- let it dry 3 (I didnrsquot do this step) tape your fingers around your nails for easy clean up be-cause this can get a bit messy (remove tape when completely dry) 4 Get your sponge stripe on your colours in multiple coats ( you can use other de-signs- not just stripes- it can be horizontal or vertical- whatever you like) 5 Sponge on the polishes - 2-5 taps then let it dry Re-apply polish on sponge and repeat for a more vibrant look 6 Clean up around your cuticles with your polish remover and a thin brush 7 Apply your top coat for long lasting and shiny finish Enjoy your ombreacute nails Naal
Check out Naalrsquos blog atCOLOURSPLOSIONBLOGSPOTCOM
1 5
2 6
4 7
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Dhi Youth MagazineYOUTH OF THE YEAR 2014
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 18
PHOTOGRAPHY Imy Niyama ldquoSNAPrdquo Photo Studio INTERVIEW Jin
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 19
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Tell us a little bit about yourselfMy name is Yoosuf Thahseen Ahmed I was born in D kudahuvadhoo I have three siblings which I am the eldest of Did my Orsquolevels at the island Complet-ed my Arsquolevels at CHSE and decided to work in the health sector But I didnrsquot get chance to pursue the field so changed to tourism
How was your childhood likeI am the eldest in my family I had a sibling when I was 10 years old My parents loved me a lot when I was lit-tle they provided me everything I ever wished for We used to live in our grandfathers house until my parents managed to build a house of their own The support I get from my parents ha-venrsquot changed a bit Considering then the island has developed a lot now Developed in the sense the thought process of people and the infrastruc-ture mainly Actually Kudahavadhoo is the market hub of the area They are building an airport right now actually
What was your childhood dreamThe biggest dream as a child was to be-come the president of Maldives I saw when he visited the island or wherev-er he went there are crowds of people who came and met him and I thought it was a good way to serve the nation at that time
How did you become a butlerWhen I worked in the health sector there were no resorts near our island And at the time Niyama resort was opened some people in the executive ranks from Niyama came to interview the local people And since I saw no pro-gression in the health sector for me I went to the interview And at the inter-view there were people from the senior management team and what they did washelliphellip When I went there I did not ap-ply for a specific post So what they did was they grouped us and asked these four or five groups to stack the materials they provided to the groups up to make the tallest structure And the team I led got to make the tallest structure And since I led the team they congratulated me and said I did well At the interview they told me that they were checking skills like teamwork and whatnot They offered me whichever job I pleased And since I was new to the tourism industry I told them I have no idea which job to select So they asked me what kind of job interested me I replied saying that if I can serve guests that would be fine And they said that they will give me a good job but didnrsquot tell me what kind of job it was After a month later they call me and inform me that I have been selected as an ldquoassistant thankururdquo At that point of time I had no idea that the job description was assistant butler So I asked them what kind of job it is They told me that I have to assist guests and related work like that A month later when I went to sign the contract I asked them what it was again And this time
they told me that the job was being an assistant butler And that was the first time I heard of the word too Butler So I asked them what that was They told me that butlers are people who serves the guests I googled about it and asked a friend what a butler was And this friend of mine told me that itrsquos the mod-ern day servitude Modern slavery After a lot of research I found out that but-lers are people who provides services in big households and luxury hotels After I went to resort I underwent a lot of training in the first five to six months After that I started my work I wanted to become a butler because I wanted to help other people and thatrsquos the main reason why I enrolled in the health field The only difference now is that before I used to work in a hospital and now I work at hospitality Actually at first I was an assistant butler and then I was promoted to a butler With the help of my parents and the hotel management I got a lot of support from them and I wanted to work hard gain more experi-ence and training and as someone who is new to this field I wanted to learn more and give a better service Actual-ly I wanted to be the best butler at that time too
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 23
What is a normal butler routine likeWe would start our duty at 9 in the morning if there is no arrival or depar-ture There would be arrivals or depar-tures at dawn some days around 5 in the morning or 7 There is always a start time There is no end time though we get breaks from time to time Basically a 24 hour job A 24 hour on call job I have to be at a state where I could attend to any needs of a guest at any time There are no specifics in the job If the need presents itself I have to become a wait-er a housekeeper The important part is at the end of the day you need to fulfill the needs of the guest Because we have to take care of all the responsibilities for the guest Coordinating is the only thing I have to do physically There is a direct contact between the guest and the but-ler And the butler has to coordinate for example when they go for tea notify the housekeeping to clean their room ready the tables for the guest before they go to have the breakfast and so on Guests are given a mobile phone from which they could call the butler directly
Hollywood or BollywoodHollywood I like all kind of movies and especially the action movies and also the romantic ones and historical ones too My favorite movie is The Count of Monte Cristo
Can you tell us your incident with the Arabs What ran through your mind when they asked to name anything you wantThe Arabs stayed at Niyama for a week Three people came on a chartered private jet and they stayed at the high category rooms there And I handled them They said they donrsquot care about the money and all they cared about is getting what they want done when they want it Everything So I was always on standby and at the end of the stay they told me that they really liked my service and so they would like to do something in return I told them I did not want any-thing and they asked me which island I was from I told them that there is a small island nearby D Kudahuvadhoo They asked me to take them to the island so I took them there When we went the island council welcomed them warm-ly They visited the institutions there hospitals schools pre-schools all the government institutes and asked if we needed anything and they will provide it And the amounts heads of the insti-tutions proposed were given to them If I was to be honest I actually did not want anything I have almost everything which I want so I donrsquot want more than what I have I think I am very happy with everything I have Even if someone of-fers me money the same rule will apply Actually the service which I provide to the guests is not about money or ex-pecting something in return It is just to make their holiday special and happy
What do you think is the key element to become successfulFirst you have to dream And you have to be very passionate about it Actually being passionate about it is the most important thing Without being passion-ate you cant achieve anything You can work hard but if you are not passionate you cant make things perfect You need to work hard We need to dream and be passionate
Would you consider yourself as some-one who works hard or works smartI see myself as someone who works smart I want to work like that Anyone can work hard but not everyone can work smart The important part here is that if you work smart you can save time and sometimes it becomes ineffi-cient when you work hard Our manage-ment advises the employees not to work hard Donrsquot work hard Work smart And provide the best for the guest
What are your plans for the futureI have many dreams Right now Irsquom focusing to work better I also have a dream of going for higher education And I got the opportunity for that too But the thing is the hotel which im working right now Niyama we are opening the extension part next month and we are trying to be the number one hotel in Maldives Insha Allah we will be-come the best Thatrsquos my biggest dream Working hard with the team to make our hotel the number one destination in the coming days
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 24
How would you describe Maldives to a touristI will be describing Maldives as a par-adise as well known for This is the most peaceful place on the planet In Maldives we donrsquot have much natural resources but we have beautiful cor-al reefs beaches and beautiful islands The people here are very kind to each other and we all welcome to the guests In ancient times we always welcome the guests to our islands warmly and we always try to fulfill their needs and it becomes our pleasure to serve them Everybody will be treating a guest like a friend here A close friend or relative
Message for the readersI would advise all the youth to dream to study gain experience and serve the nation The most important thing is to respect people Especially parents Par-ents plus the elderly We need to respect each other and keep away from doing bad things Always listen to your mom and dad Love them care for them and try to fulfill their dreams because they have sacrificed a lot for you And once you are grown up it must be your re-sponsibility to make them happy and to fulfill some of their dreams too Be truthful be honest and donrsquot lie to any-one
Special thanksI would like to thank almighty Allah my parents my friends my islanders Niya-ma management team because every-one has helped me a lot and encouraged me I would also like to thank the GM of Niyama Mr Dietmar Koegerl (DiDi) and my team at Niyama Without all of their support love and care I wouldnrsquot have been able to achieve whatever I have today Especially my parents whoever I am today is because of them
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Yardayrsquos ArtNAME
Ismail Yanim Abdulla
AGE18 yrs
ARTISTBUSINESS NAMEYardayrsquos Art
WHAT TYPE OF ART DO YOU DOIllustration Abstract art canvas painting doodle sketching portrait drawing
HOW DID YOU GET INTO THE ARTS AREAMy parents used to tell me that I always loved drawing and had to buy me a lot of drawing blocks
since I drew a lot Growing up I learnt a lot by doing researches and looking it to many artistsrsquo works Their work really encourage me to do drawing and stuff
WHAT ARE YOUR INSPIRATIONSEvery creative artwork was my inspiration I always want to do better than the ones I see It is some-
thing that really kept me going
HOW MUCH ARE COMMISSIONED WORKS FORIt depends upon the size and the effort put into the work so most of the time it varies For a normal
drawing is between 150-250rf and much more complex works are above 500Rf
PLANS FOR THE FUTUREI want to be a great artist in Maldives And I want feature in worldwide art exhibition
CUSTOMIZATION POSSIBLEYes I will do my very best to make it up to the expected level
HOW TO CONTACTYou can contact me through my phone +9609697986 or through email Ismailyanim12gmailcom
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKShttpswwwfacebookcomyardayart
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Be kind toone another by Yuna
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 30
November 13 is World Kindness Day What do we really know about kind-ness We throw the word around just like the word love and soon it loses its meaning We think we are kind people but are we really Hateful has become the new cool The more you hate peo-ple the cooler you are and kindness has been taken as a sign of weakness
We treat people who are different in the most negative way possible we treat them worse than how we treat our enemies with no dignity as if they are the dust that is coating us so that if we remove them we might shine but do we not realize that our shine comes from within and by demeaning some-one elsersquos shine it doesnrsquot make us light up any brighter
A typical day in the life of a Maldivian We wake up too late run to our favou-rite place to get brunch or coffee How do we address the waiters Excuse Me are the two words we mercilessly throw around to get the attention of them and sometimes if we arenrsquot even feeling like they deserve two words itrsquos merely a flicker of the hand a syllable if we are feeling generous Where is the kindness we have to show to people who serve us Are they inferior to us If you think about it we are the inferior for we canrsquot even make our own food and we are slaves to coffee houses Yes sure thatrsquos the way the economy works but can you at least be a bit more well-man-nered
Next we run to work We bump into one or two people We blame them for run-ning into us If we bump into an expatri-ate then god save that person because we will make sure to demean and de-humanize them because obviously they are to blame For building our houses taking care of our children cleaning our streets making us food and for throwing our own waste How dare they come to this beautiful country and ruin it with their ugly faces their stupid language and their smell How dare they steal our jobs The jobs that we are too ashamed to do No I wonrsquot thank you for doing any of that but I will spit on your face because I bumped into you and because you exist you are the scum of the earth I am the mighty even though we are the same race and religion because my religion taught me that if I wear the hijab or share three pictures of duarsquos online Irsquom more pious than you and therefore I am given a free pass to publicly mock other people for their flaws
Islam is the religion of kindness We are supposed to treat people with respect with dignity no matter how they treat us because we are always to forgive others and to ask forgiveness ourselves We are taught that we are to be simple and to always appreciate the good things and to help those in need and be humble We were taught to treat people equally no matter what their religion or race or anything Where is our religion when we are shaming people Where is our religion when we are spitting or calling names at anyone who is differ-ent than us
When at work we talk about others behind their back We viber and laugh to ourselves and we never even think of how they would feel We curse away and spend too much time bullying the weaker ones We go to coffees and backbite even more We forget to say thank you once we are done We forget to open doors for others to wish them a good day or to even smile We harass a bunch of girls walking down the road we make fun of the niqabi calling her a ldquoninjardquo and then to make ourselves feel better we call ourselves moderate and we tell that those people in niqab steal or are probably a man under that
We procreate We donrsquot teach our children manners If something goes wrong we teach them to blame Blame teachers other students school the government Anyone but us Our chil-dren never learn to say thank you or please They arenrsquot shown the beauty of how a kind word could make some-onersquos day They are never taught to behave and to give without expecting We go on The life goes on By the end we are nothing but a speck of ungrate-ful dust wandering and by the time we want to say we are sorry itrsquos too late We are six feet under and our mouths can no longer utter the words we wish we could before We wanted to be kind but we waited too long
Start today to be kind to everyone you meet Start giving without expecting Smile more Be more thoughtful Love openly This world it doesnrsquot need any more guns or more arguments or more weapons It needs love Kindness Openness Togetherness Peace
image orgspringcom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 31
Diabetes is one of the most common conditions in the Maldives and I am pleased to note that most people are aware of it Therefore the aim of this article is to not only educate those who may not know but to clarify any doubts you may have had before and to en-hance your knowledge on the matter
Put simply Those with diabetes are people who are advised to not con-sume carbohydrate or sugar rich food because their body is unable to regu-late the level of glucose in the blood How is this caused
When sugary food are consumed and digested the level of glucose in the blood shoots up and must be brought back to normal This is done by storing the glucose in the body after converting it into another form known as glyco-gen The hormone responsible for this conversion is insulin The purpose of storing glucose is to make sure the body always has a backup supply for energy need there be a shortage of food (such as during fasting)
For people with diabetes this conver-sion is not able to happen This brings us to the two types of diabetes you may have heard of Diabetes type 1 and type 2 Some of these people do not produce insulin due to a defect in the gene that is responsible for it These people have Diabetes type 1 and since the influence is genetic this condition is mostly inherited They are also able to be diagnosed much earlier in life and need to have insulin injected into them on a regular basis However it only accounts for 10 of the diabetic cases worldwide while the rest has Diabetes type 2
People with diabetes type 2 do produce insulin but they either do not produce enough insulin or the insulin does not function The main reason identified is lack of physical activity obesity or weight gain Being overweight causes the body to release chemicals which destabilizes your metabolism which is a pathway for diabetes This means even if your parents are healthy due to bad habits in your lifestyle you could develop diabetes
In order to regulate the high levels of glucose the body tries to excrete the sugar out along with urine Therefore even if you eat enough the body feels starved as no glucose is stored so you develop a strong appetite but lose weight at the same time High levels of glucose can decrease the concen-tration of water in the blood This will cause water to move out of all cells to compensate for this so they dry up and stop functioning properly This can have severe side effects such as blurred vision confusion strokes and even comas This is why diabetes should be taken seriously
On the bright side diabetes is manage-able with changes in lifestyle However this requires you to be diagnosed as soon as possible Regular medical checkups is the safest way to ensure you are healthy and normal In addition to this reduce the risk of diabetes by proper balanced eating and regular exercising It is also important to have a healthy sleep pattern to keep you ener-gized so your metabolism is active
image doctorndtvcom doctorpulseco
DiabetesMellitus
Infirmitiesin Life
by Thihnaan
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Do you remember parents freaking out when their kid is caught smoking I do and it seems that most mothers and fathers do that
Smoking is bad both religiously and health wise Parents are right in con-demning their kids if they smoke and they have a right to do so Every parent should save their kids from any kind of harm
Unfortunately most parents do not understand or are ignorant about some other matters which should be given precedence over stopping their kids smoking or something similar For instance they wake you up for school even if by hitting but do not wake you up for Fajr prayers One has to wonder about this seriously flawed logic espe-cially since the consequences of miss-ing Fajr prayer are a thousand times more severe than skipping school
Not just the Fajr prayer but all the five daily prayers are one of the most seri-ous matters of our religion They are considered the pillar of Islam as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said ldquoThe head of the matter is Islam its pillar is prayer and its top is jihadrdquo But most of us are unable to grasp the significance of what this means Just like a build-ing cannot stand without its pillars to support it Islam cannot be established without the prayers Moreover some scholars are of the opinion that the one who neglects prayers becomes a kaafir who is beyond the fold of Islam This would mean very harsh consequences for such a person If we assume that this is correct then such a person will be treated how an apostate is to be treated in Islam Firstly he will be asked to repent and to start praying and he will be executed if he doesnrsquot Secondly he will not be buried in a
Muslim graveyard Thirdly he will be denied access to Makkah and al-Madhi-nah because disbelievers are not al-lowed entry to these two blessed cities Fourthly his marriage will be nullified and he will be divorced from his wife Fifthly no Muslim will inherit from his wealth when he dies (rather his wealth will be taken by the authorities (ie to the Muslim treasury)) nor will he inher-it from his Muslim family
But today it is among the things we have neglected most Perhaps that is because most of our minds are preoc-cupied with this world and we do not remember the afterlife at all If not why would anyone stress about their kids smoking and skipping school but does not have qualms about them missing prayers
Letrsquos let parents be for a minute and shoulder some responsibilities our-selves After all just like the parents are ordered to save themselves and their family from the Hellfire we ourselves are ordered to pray five times a day How many prayers do we pray every day Most of us do pray but hardly a day goes by without us missing a prayer or two
We work hard to get good grades and work for a better future for ourselves and our kids That is perfectly fine If by our hard work we achievemdashfor examplemdashworld peace that is going to benefit mankind perhaps for centuries But the harsh reality is that that too is going to end someday Unlike that and unlike the life of this world the Here-after is never going to end It is one the basic things of our belief Does it not make sense to work harder for that and be more careful about what harms our Hereafter more than we do now
Pri-ori-ties
by Mohamed Allam Naeem
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 33
Another year fadesInto the tome of my dark past
Another tale to beginAnother chapter to scribble
The demon in me yearnsThe memories he wish to gain
Satisfied are you He asksThe sins you committed past year
Satisfied are you He asksThe wrath you brought past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe lsquothawabrsquo I earned past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe love I brought past year
Tell me boy He leans in closerWhat you lost past year
Tell me boy His face next to mineWhat you gained past year
A dream and a friend I lostFaith and trust in some too
A dream and a shot of confidence I gainedA ring to say I tied the knot too
by Naail
Past YearBloodwritings
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 34
Switch to Atta FlourWhole wheat flour or most com-monly known as Atta flour is a special kind of flour which is shown to decline the rate of in-crease of blood sugar by 19 mak-ing it ideal for diabetic people
However though its time our society changed this point of view because Atta flour is not just for diabetic people With its truck load of nutritional benefits Atta flour should be preferred over normal flour any day for anybody
Letrsquos take a look at the top 7 rea-sons why you should switch to Atta flour
1 Atta flour contains some of the healthiest forms of carbs and pro-teins essential for your diet
2 It has been found that it helps to lower risk of a Developing metabolic disorders b Wheezing and asthmatic symptoms in young children c High cholesterol in blood d Breast cancer by 34 in women after menopause e Cardiovascular diseases f Alzheimerrsquos disease g Cancer
3 It helps to keep your body weight under control
4 Atta flour reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
5 Whole wheat flour is a source of insoluble fiber This fiber helps to prevent formation of any stones in your gallbladder
6 It acts as a laxative giving a solution to constipation
7 It contains vitamins that boost your immune system
by Thihnaan
image tradeindiacom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 35
Yummy TalksCoconut Pancakes
by Munshi
Herersquos what yoursquoll need
- Makes around 8 pancakes -
bull 1 cup (150g) self-raising flourbull 14 cup (55g) caster sugarbull 12 teaspoon bicarbonate of sodabull 1 cup (250ml) milkbull 2 tbsp coconut oilbull 2 teaspoons white vinegarbull 1 teaspoon vanilla extractbull 1 cup coconut flakesbull Coconut oil extra to greasebull Mixed berries or chopped banana and walnuts to servebull Maple syrup to servebull Vanilla yoghurt to serve (optional)
Method
1 Combine the flour sugar and bicarbonate of soda in a medium bowl Make a well in the centre Pour the milk butter vinegar and vanilla into the well and whisk until smooth
2 Heat a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat Lightly brush with coconut oil to grease Pour a frac14-cupful of batter into the pan Cook for 1-2 minutes or until bubbles rise to the surface and the base is golden brown Use a spatula to turn and cook for a further 1-2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm Repeat with remaining batter
3 Place the pancakes on serving plates Top with mixed berries (or chopped banana) and walnuts and drizzle with maple syrup Serve immediately
Until next time M
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 36
Visit the Yummy Talks Blog atyummytalkswordpresscomfor more recipes
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 37
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 38
DYMag is always on the lookout for expressive youth
If yoursquore interested please leave us a messagefbcomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom
Are you interested in Photography
Perhaps a penchant for
Modeling
Maybe looking to advertiseTo the Youth
Itching to make your
Voice heard
$$ $
Thank you for readingSee you in February
PHOTO BY IMY
In the meantime find us atfbcomdhiyouthmovement
twittercomDhiYouth
dhiyouthmomvementblogspotcom
youtubecomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 17
Dhi Youth MagazineYOUTH OF THE YEAR 2014
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 18
PHOTOGRAPHY Imy Niyama ldquoSNAPrdquo Photo Studio INTERVIEW Jin
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 19
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 20
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 21
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 22
Tell us a little bit about yourselfMy name is Yoosuf Thahseen Ahmed I was born in D kudahuvadhoo I have three siblings which I am the eldest of Did my Orsquolevels at the island Complet-ed my Arsquolevels at CHSE and decided to work in the health sector But I didnrsquot get chance to pursue the field so changed to tourism
How was your childhood likeI am the eldest in my family I had a sibling when I was 10 years old My parents loved me a lot when I was lit-tle they provided me everything I ever wished for We used to live in our grandfathers house until my parents managed to build a house of their own The support I get from my parents ha-venrsquot changed a bit Considering then the island has developed a lot now Developed in the sense the thought process of people and the infrastruc-ture mainly Actually Kudahavadhoo is the market hub of the area They are building an airport right now actually
What was your childhood dreamThe biggest dream as a child was to be-come the president of Maldives I saw when he visited the island or wherev-er he went there are crowds of people who came and met him and I thought it was a good way to serve the nation at that time
How did you become a butlerWhen I worked in the health sector there were no resorts near our island And at the time Niyama resort was opened some people in the executive ranks from Niyama came to interview the local people And since I saw no pro-gression in the health sector for me I went to the interview And at the inter-view there were people from the senior management team and what they did washelliphellip When I went there I did not ap-ply for a specific post So what they did was they grouped us and asked these four or five groups to stack the materials they provided to the groups up to make the tallest structure And the team I led got to make the tallest structure And since I led the team they congratulated me and said I did well At the interview they told me that they were checking skills like teamwork and whatnot They offered me whichever job I pleased And since I was new to the tourism industry I told them I have no idea which job to select So they asked me what kind of job interested me I replied saying that if I can serve guests that would be fine And they said that they will give me a good job but didnrsquot tell me what kind of job it was After a month later they call me and inform me that I have been selected as an ldquoassistant thankururdquo At that point of time I had no idea that the job description was assistant butler So I asked them what kind of job it is They told me that I have to assist guests and related work like that A month later when I went to sign the contract I asked them what it was again And this time
they told me that the job was being an assistant butler And that was the first time I heard of the word too Butler So I asked them what that was They told me that butlers are people who serves the guests I googled about it and asked a friend what a butler was And this friend of mine told me that itrsquos the mod-ern day servitude Modern slavery After a lot of research I found out that but-lers are people who provides services in big households and luxury hotels After I went to resort I underwent a lot of training in the first five to six months After that I started my work I wanted to become a butler because I wanted to help other people and thatrsquos the main reason why I enrolled in the health field The only difference now is that before I used to work in a hospital and now I work at hospitality Actually at first I was an assistant butler and then I was promoted to a butler With the help of my parents and the hotel management I got a lot of support from them and I wanted to work hard gain more experi-ence and training and as someone who is new to this field I wanted to learn more and give a better service Actual-ly I wanted to be the best butler at that time too
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 23
What is a normal butler routine likeWe would start our duty at 9 in the morning if there is no arrival or depar-ture There would be arrivals or depar-tures at dawn some days around 5 in the morning or 7 There is always a start time There is no end time though we get breaks from time to time Basically a 24 hour job A 24 hour on call job I have to be at a state where I could attend to any needs of a guest at any time There are no specifics in the job If the need presents itself I have to become a wait-er a housekeeper The important part is at the end of the day you need to fulfill the needs of the guest Because we have to take care of all the responsibilities for the guest Coordinating is the only thing I have to do physically There is a direct contact between the guest and the but-ler And the butler has to coordinate for example when they go for tea notify the housekeeping to clean their room ready the tables for the guest before they go to have the breakfast and so on Guests are given a mobile phone from which they could call the butler directly
Hollywood or BollywoodHollywood I like all kind of movies and especially the action movies and also the romantic ones and historical ones too My favorite movie is The Count of Monte Cristo
Can you tell us your incident with the Arabs What ran through your mind when they asked to name anything you wantThe Arabs stayed at Niyama for a week Three people came on a chartered private jet and they stayed at the high category rooms there And I handled them They said they donrsquot care about the money and all they cared about is getting what they want done when they want it Everything So I was always on standby and at the end of the stay they told me that they really liked my service and so they would like to do something in return I told them I did not want any-thing and they asked me which island I was from I told them that there is a small island nearby D Kudahuvadhoo They asked me to take them to the island so I took them there When we went the island council welcomed them warm-ly They visited the institutions there hospitals schools pre-schools all the government institutes and asked if we needed anything and they will provide it And the amounts heads of the insti-tutions proposed were given to them If I was to be honest I actually did not want anything I have almost everything which I want so I donrsquot want more than what I have I think I am very happy with everything I have Even if someone of-fers me money the same rule will apply Actually the service which I provide to the guests is not about money or ex-pecting something in return It is just to make their holiday special and happy
What do you think is the key element to become successfulFirst you have to dream And you have to be very passionate about it Actually being passionate about it is the most important thing Without being passion-ate you cant achieve anything You can work hard but if you are not passionate you cant make things perfect You need to work hard We need to dream and be passionate
Would you consider yourself as some-one who works hard or works smartI see myself as someone who works smart I want to work like that Anyone can work hard but not everyone can work smart The important part here is that if you work smart you can save time and sometimes it becomes ineffi-cient when you work hard Our manage-ment advises the employees not to work hard Donrsquot work hard Work smart And provide the best for the guest
What are your plans for the futureI have many dreams Right now Irsquom focusing to work better I also have a dream of going for higher education And I got the opportunity for that too But the thing is the hotel which im working right now Niyama we are opening the extension part next month and we are trying to be the number one hotel in Maldives Insha Allah we will be-come the best Thatrsquos my biggest dream Working hard with the team to make our hotel the number one destination in the coming days
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 24
How would you describe Maldives to a touristI will be describing Maldives as a par-adise as well known for This is the most peaceful place on the planet In Maldives we donrsquot have much natural resources but we have beautiful cor-al reefs beaches and beautiful islands The people here are very kind to each other and we all welcome to the guests In ancient times we always welcome the guests to our islands warmly and we always try to fulfill their needs and it becomes our pleasure to serve them Everybody will be treating a guest like a friend here A close friend or relative
Message for the readersI would advise all the youth to dream to study gain experience and serve the nation The most important thing is to respect people Especially parents Par-ents plus the elderly We need to respect each other and keep away from doing bad things Always listen to your mom and dad Love them care for them and try to fulfill their dreams because they have sacrificed a lot for you And once you are grown up it must be your re-sponsibility to make them happy and to fulfill some of their dreams too Be truthful be honest and donrsquot lie to any-one
Special thanksI would like to thank almighty Allah my parents my friends my islanders Niya-ma management team because every-one has helped me a lot and encouraged me I would also like to thank the GM of Niyama Mr Dietmar Koegerl (DiDi) and my team at Niyama Without all of their support love and care I wouldnrsquot have been able to achieve whatever I have today Especially my parents whoever I am today is because of them
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Yardayrsquos ArtNAME
Ismail Yanim Abdulla
AGE18 yrs
ARTISTBUSINESS NAMEYardayrsquos Art
WHAT TYPE OF ART DO YOU DOIllustration Abstract art canvas painting doodle sketching portrait drawing
HOW DID YOU GET INTO THE ARTS AREAMy parents used to tell me that I always loved drawing and had to buy me a lot of drawing blocks
since I drew a lot Growing up I learnt a lot by doing researches and looking it to many artistsrsquo works Their work really encourage me to do drawing and stuff
WHAT ARE YOUR INSPIRATIONSEvery creative artwork was my inspiration I always want to do better than the ones I see It is some-
thing that really kept me going
HOW MUCH ARE COMMISSIONED WORKS FORIt depends upon the size and the effort put into the work so most of the time it varies For a normal
drawing is between 150-250rf and much more complex works are above 500Rf
PLANS FOR THE FUTUREI want to be a great artist in Maldives And I want feature in worldwide art exhibition
CUSTOMIZATION POSSIBLEYes I will do my very best to make it up to the expected level
HOW TO CONTACTYou can contact me through my phone +9609697986 or through email Ismailyanim12gmailcom
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKShttpswwwfacebookcomyardayart
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Be kind toone another by Yuna
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 30
November 13 is World Kindness Day What do we really know about kind-ness We throw the word around just like the word love and soon it loses its meaning We think we are kind people but are we really Hateful has become the new cool The more you hate peo-ple the cooler you are and kindness has been taken as a sign of weakness
We treat people who are different in the most negative way possible we treat them worse than how we treat our enemies with no dignity as if they are the dust that is coating us so that if we remove them we might shine but do we not realize that our shine comes from within and by demeaning some-one elsersquos shine it doesnrsquot make us light up any brighter
A typical day in the life of a Maldivian We wake up too late run to our favou-rite place to get brunch or coffee How do we address the waiters Excuse Me are the two words we mercilessly throw around to get the attention of them and sometimes if we arenrsquot even feeling like they deserve two words itrsquos merely a flicker of the hand a syllable if we are feeling generous Where is the kindness we have to show to people who serve us Are they inferior to us If you think about it we are the inferior for we canrsquot even make our own food and we are slaves to coffee houses Yes sure thatrsquos the way the economy works but can you at least be a bit more well-man-nered
Next we run to work We bump into one or two people We blame them for run-ning into us If we bump into an expatri-ate then god save that person because we will make sure to demean and de-humanize them because obviously they are to blame For building our houses taking care of our children cleaning our streets making us food and for throwing our own waste How dare they come to this beautiful country and ruin it with their ugly faces their stupid language and their smell How dare they steal our jobs The jobs that we are too ashamed to do No I wonrsquot thank you for doing any of that but I will spit on your face because I bumped into you and because you exist you are the scum of the earth I am the mighty even though we are the same race and religion because my religion taught me that if I wear the hijab or share three pictures of duarsquos online Irsquom more pious than you and therefore I am given a free pass to publicly mock other people for their flaws
Islam is the religion of kindness We are supposed to treat people with respect with dignity no matter how they treat us because we are always to forgive others and to ask forgiveness ourselves We are taught that we are to be simple and to always appreciate the good things and to help those in need and be humble We were taught to treat people equally no matter what their religion or race or anything Where is our religion when we are shaming people Where is our religion when we are spitting or calling names at anyone who is differ-ent than us
When at work we talk about others behind their back We viber and laugh to ourselves and we never even think of how they would feel We curse away and spend too much time bullying the weaker ones We go to coffees and backbite even more We forget to say thank you once we are done We forget to open doors for others to wish them a good day or to even smile We harass a bunch of girls walking down the road we make fun of the niqabi calling her a ldquoninjardquo and then to make ourselves feel better we call ourselves moderate and we tell that those people in niqab steal or are probably a man under that
We procreate We donrsquot teach our children manners If something goes wrong we teach them to blame Blame teachers other students school the government Anyone but us Our chil-dren never learn to say thank you or please They arenrsquot shown the beauty of how a kind word could make some-onersquos day They are never taught to behave and to give without expecting We go on The life goes on By the end we are nothing but a speck of ungrate-ful dust wandering and by the time we want to say we are sorry itrsquos too late We are six feet under and our mouths can no longer utter the words we wish we could before We wanted to be kind but we waited too long
Start today to be kind to everyone you meet Start giving without expecting Smile more Be more thoughtful Love openly This world it doesnrsquot need any more guns or more arguments or more weapons It needs love Kindness Openness Togetherness Peace
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Diabetes is one of the most common conditions in the Maldives and I am pleased to note that most people are aware of it Therefore the aim of this article is to not only educate those who may not know but to clarify any doubts you may have had before and to en-hance your knowledge on the matter
Put simply Those with diabetes are people who are advised to not con-sume carbohydrate or sugar rich food because their body is unable to regu-late the level of glucose in the blood How is this caused
When sugary food are consumed and digested the level of glucose in the blood shoots up and must be brought back to normal This is done by storing the glucose in the body after converting it into another form known as glyco-gen The hormone responsible for this conversion is insulin The purpose of storing glucose is to make sure the body always has a backup supply for energy need there be a shortage of food (such as during fasting)
For people with diabetes this conver-sion is not able to happen This brings us to the two types of diabetes you may have heard of Diabetes type 1 and type 2 Some of these people do not produce insulin due to a defect in the gene that is responsible for it These people have Diabetes type 1 and since the influence is genetic this condition is mostly inherited They are also able to be diagnosed much earlier in life and need to have insulin injected into them on a regular basis However it only accounts for 10 of the diabetic cases worldwide while the rest has Diabetes type 2
People with diabetes type 2 do produce insulin but they either do not produce enough insulin or the insulin does not function The main reason identified is lack of physical activity obesity or weight gain Being overweight causes the body to release chemicals which destabilizes your metabolism which is a pathway for diabetes This means even if your parents are healthy due to bad habits in your lifestyle you could develop diabetes
In order to regulate the high levels of glucose the body tries to excrete the sugar out along with urine Therefore even if you eat enough the body feels starved as no glucose is stored so you develop a strong appetite but lose weight at the same time High levels of glucose can decrease the concen-tration of water in the blood This will cause water to move out of all cells to compensate for this so they dry up and stop functioning properly This can have severe side effects such as blurred vision confusion strokes and even comas This is why diabetes should be taken seriously
On the bright side diabetes is manage-able with changes in lifestyle However this requires you to be diagnosed as soon as possible Regular medical checkups is the safest way to ensure you are healthy and normal In addition to this reduce the risk of diabetes by proper balanced eating and regular exercising It is also important to have a healthy sleep pattern to keep you ener-gized so your metabolism is active
image doctorndtvcom doctorpulseco
DiabetesMellitus
Infirmitiesin Life
by Thihnaan
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Do you remember parents freaking out when their kid is caught smoking I do and it seems that most mothers and fathers do that
Smoking is bad both religiously and health wise Parents are right in con-demning their kids if they smoke and they have a right to do so Every parent should save their kids from any kind of harm
Unfortunately most parents do not understand or are ignorant about some other matters which should be given precedence over stopping their kids smoking or something similar For instance they wake you up for school even if by hitting but do not wake you up for Fajr prayers One has to wonder about this seriously flawed logic espe-cially since the consequences of miss-ing Fajr prayer are a thousand times more severe than skipping school
Not just the Fajr prayer but all the five daily prayers are one of the most seri-ous matters of our religion They are considered the pillar of Islam as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said ldquoThe head of the matter is Islam its pillar is prayer and its top is jihadrdquo But most of us are unable to grasp the significance of what this means Just like a build-ing cannot stand without its pillars to support it Islam cannot be established without the prayers Moreover some scholars are of the opinion that the one who neglects prayers becomes a kaafir who is beyond the fold of Islam This would mean very harsh consequences for such a person If we assume that this is correct then such a person will be treated how an apostate is to be treated in Islam Firstly he will be asked to repent and to start praying and he will be executed if he doesnrsquot Secondly he will not be buried in a
Muslim graveyard Thirdly he will be denied access to Makkah and al-Madhi-nah because disbelievers are not al-lowed entry to these two blessed cities Fourthly his marriage will be nullified and he will be divorced from his wife Fifthly no Muslim will inherit from his wealth when he dies (rather his wealth will be taken by the authorities (ie to the Muslim treasury)) nor will he inher-it from his Muslim family
But today it is among the things we have neglected most Perhaps that is because most of our minds are preoc-cupied with this world and we do not remember the afterlife at all If not why would anyone stress about their kids smoking and skipping school but does not have qualms about them missing prayers
Letrsquos let parents be for a minute and shoulder some responsibilities our-selves After all just like the parents are ordered to save themselves and their family from the Hellfire we ourselves are ordered to pray five times a day How many prayers do we pray every day Most of us do pray but hardly a day goes by without us missing a prayer or two
We work hard to get good grades and work for a better future for ourselves and our kids That is perfectly fine If by our hard work we achievemdashfor examplemdashworld peace that is going to benefit mankind perhaps for centuries But the harsh reality is that that too is going to end someday Unlike that and unlike the life of this world the Here-after is never going to end It is one the basic things of our belief Does it not make sense to work harder for that and be more careful about what harms our Hereafter more than we do now
Pri-ori-ties
by Mohamed Allam Naeem
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 33
Another year fadesInto the tome of my dark past
Another tale to beginAnother chapter to scribble
The demon in me yearnsThe memories he wish to gain
Satisfied are you He asksThe sins you committed past year
Satisfied are you He asksThe wrath you brought past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe lsquothawabrsquo I earned past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe love I brought past year
Tell me boy He leans in closerWhat you lost past year
Tell me boy His face next to mineWhat you gained past year
A dream and a friend I lostFaith and trust in some too
A dream and a shot of confidence I gainedA ring to say I tied the knot too
by Naail
Past YearBloodwritings
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Switch to Atta FlourWhole wheat flour or most com-monly known as Atta flour is a special kind of flour which is shown to decline the rate of in-crease of blood sugar by 19 mak-ing it ideal for diabetic people
However though its time our society changed this point of view because Atta flour is not just for diabetic people With its truck load of nutritional benefits Atta flour should be preferred over normal flour any day for anybody
Letrsquos take a look at the top 7 rea-sons why you should switch to Atta flour
1 Atta flour contains some of the healthiest forms of carbs and pro-teins essential for your diet
2 It has been found that it helps to lower risk of a Developing metabolic disorders b Wheezing and asthmatic symptoms in young children c High cholesterol in blood d Breast cancer by 34 in women after menopause e Cardiovascular diseases f Alzheimerrsquos disease g Cancer
3 It helps to keep your body weight under control
4 Atta flour reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
5 Whole wheat flour is a source of insoluble fiber This fiber helps to prevent formation of any stones in your gallbladder
6 It acts as a laxative giving a solution to constipation
7 It contains vitamins that boost your immune system
by Thihnaan
image tradeindiacom
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Yummy TalksCoconut Pancakes
by Munshi
Herersquos what yoursquoll need
- Makes around 8 pancakes -
bull 1 cup (150g) self-raising flourbull 14 cup (55g) caster sugarbull 12 teaspoon bicarbonate of sodabull 1 cup (250ml) milkbull 2 tbsp coconut oilbull 2 teaspoons white vinegarbull 1 teaspoon vanilla extractbull 1 cup coconut flakesbull Coconut oil extra to greasebull Mixed berries or chopped banana and walnuts to servebull Maple syrup to servebull Vanilla yoghurt to serve (optional)
Method
1 Combine the flour sugar and bicarbonate of soda in a medium bowl Make a well in the centre Pour the milk butter vinegar and vanilla into the well and whisk until smooth
2 Heat a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat Lightly brush with coconut oil to grease Pour a frac14-cupful of batter into the pan Cook for 1-2 minutes or until bubbles rise to the surface and the base is golden brown Use a spatula to turn and cook for a further 1-2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm Repeat with remaining batter
3 Place the pancakes on serving plates Top with mixed berries (or chopped banana) and walnuts and drizzle with maple syrup Serve immediately
Until next time M
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Visit the Yummy Talks Blog atyummytalkswordpresscomfor more recipes
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If yoursquore interested please leave us a messagefbcomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom
Are you interested in Photography
Perhaps a penchant for
Modeling
Maybe looking to advertiseTo the Youth
Itching to make your
Voice heard
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Thank you for readingSee you in February
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In the meantime find us atfbcomdhiyouthmovement
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PHOTOGRAPHY Imy Niyama ldquoSNAPrdquo Photo Studio INTERVIEW Jin
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Tell us a little bit about yourselfMy name is Yoosuf Thahseen Ahmed I was born in D kudahuvadhoo I have three siblings which I am the eldest of Did my Orsquolevels at the island Complet-ed my Arsquolevels at CHSE and decided to work in the health sector But I didnrsquot get chance to pursue the field so changed to tourism
How was your childhood likeI am the eldest in my family I had a sibling when I was 10 years old My parents loved me a lot when I was lit-tle they provided me everything I ever wished for We used to live in our grandfathers house until my parents managed to build a house of their own The support I get from my parents ha-venrsquot changed a bit Considering then the island has developed a lot now Developed in the sense the thought process of people and the infrastruc-ture mainly Actually Kudahavadhoo is the market hub of the area They are building an airport right now actually
What was your childhood dreamThe biggest dream as a child was to be-come the president of Maldives I saw when he visited the island or wherev-er he went there are crowds of people who came and met him and I thought it was a good way to serve the nation at that time
How did you become a butlerWhen I worked in the health sector there were no resorts near our island And at the time Niyama resort was opened some people in the executive ranks from Niyama came to interview the local people And since I saw no pro-gression in the health sector for me I went to the interview And at the inter-view there were people from the senior management team and what they did washelliphellip When I went there I did not ap-ply for a specific post So what they did was they grouped us and asked these four or five groups to stack the materials they provided to the groups up to make the tallest structure And the team I led got to make the tallest structure And since I led the team they congratulated me and said I did well At the interview they told me that they were checking skills like teamwork and whatnot They offered me whichever job I pleased And since I was new to the tourism industry I told them I have no idea which job to select So they asked me what kind of job interested me I replied saying that if I can serve guests that would be fine And they said that they will give me a good job but didnrsquot tell me what kind of job it was After a month later they call me and inform me that I have been selected as an ldquoassistant thankururdquo At that point of time I had no idea that the job description was assistant butler So I asked them what kind of job it is They told me that I have to assist guests and related work like that A month later when I went to sign the contract I asked them what it was again And this time
they told me that the job was being an assistant butler And that was the first time I heard of the word too Butler So I asked them what that was They told me that butlers are people who serves the guests I googled about it and asked a friend what a butler was And this friend of mine told me that itrsquos the mod-ern day servitude Modern slavery After a lot of research I found out that but-lers are people who provides services in big households and luxury hotels After I went to resort I underwent a lot of training in the first five to six months After that I started my work I wanted to become a butler because I wanted to help other people and thatrsquos the main reason why I enrolled in the health field The only difference now is that before I used to work in a hospital and now I work at hospitality Actually at first I was an assistant butler and then I was promoted to a butler With the help of my parents and the hotel management I got a lot of support from them and I wanted to work hard gain more experi-ence and training and as someone who is new to this field I wanted to learn more and give a better service Actual-ly I wanted to be the best butler at that time too
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 23
What is a normal butler routine likeWe would start our duty at 9 in the morning if there is no arrival or depar-ture There would be arrivals or depar-tures at dawn some days around 5 in the morning or 7 There is always a start time There is no end time though we get breaks from time to time Basically a 24 hour job A 24 hour on call job I have to be at a state where I could attend to any needs of a guest at any time There are no specifics in the job If the need presents itself I have to become a wait-er a housekeeper The important part is at the end of the day you need to fulfill the needs of the guest Because we have to take care of all the responsibilities for the guest Coordinating is the only thing I have to do physically There is a direct contact between the guest and the but-ler And the butler has to coordinate for example when they go for tea notify the housekeeping to clean their room ready the tables for the guest before they go to have the breakfast and so on Guests are given a mobile phone from which they could call the butler directly
Hollywood or BollywoodHollywood I like all kind of movies and especially the action movies and also the romantic ones and historical ones too My favorite movie is The Count of Monte Cristo
Can you tell us your incident with the Arabs What ran through your mind when they asked to name anything you wantThe Arabs stayed at Niyama for a week Three people came on a chartered private jet and they stayed at the high category rooms there And I handled them They said they donrsquot care about the money and all they cared about is getting what they want done when they want it Everything So I was always on standby and at the end of the stay they told me that they really liked my service and so they would like to do something in return I told them I did not want any-thing and they asked me which island I was from I told them that there is a small island nearby D Kudahuvadhoo They asked me to take them to the island so I took them there When we went the island council welcomed them warm-ly They visited the institutions there hospitals schools pre-schools all the government institutes and asked if we needed anything and they will provide it And the amounts heads of the insti-tutions proposed were given to them If I was to be honest I actually did not want anything I have almost everything which I want so I donrsquot want more than what I have I think I am very happy with everything I have Even if someone of-fers me money the same rule will apply Actually the service which I provide to the guests is not about money or ex-pecting something in return It is just to make their holiday special and happy
What do you think is the key element to become successfulFirst you have to dream And you have to be very passionate about it Actually being passionate about it is the most important thing Without being passion-ate you cant achieve anything You can work hard but if you are not passionate you cant make things perfect You need to work hard We need to dream and be passionate
Would you consider yourself as some-one who works hard or works smartI see myself as someone who works smart I want to work like that Anyone can work hard but not everyone can work smart The important part here is that if you work smart you can save time and sometimes it becomes ineffi-cient when you work hard Our manage-ment advises the employees not to work hard Donrsquot work hard Work smart And provide the best for the guest
What are your plans for the futureI have many dreams Right now Irsquom focusing to work better I also have a dream of going for higher education And I got the opportunity for that too But the thing is the hotel which im working right now Niyama we are opening the extension part next month and we are trying to be the number one hotel in Maldives Insha Allah we will be-come the best Thatrsquos my biggest dream Working hard with the team to make our hotel the number one destination in the coming days
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 24
How would you describe Maldives to a touristI will be describing Maldives as a par-adise as well known for This is the most peaceful place on the planet In Maldives we donrsquot have much natural resources but we have beautiful cor-al reefs beaches and beautiful islands The people here are very kind to each other and we all welcome to the guests In ancient times we always welcome the guests to our islands warmly and we always try to fulfill their needs and it becomes our pleasure to serve them Everybody will be treating a guest like a friend here A close friend or relative
Message for the readersI would advise all the youth to dream to study gain experience and serve the nation The most important thing is to respect people Especially parents Par-ents plus the elderly We need to respect each other and keep away from doing bad things Always listen to your mom and dad Love them care for them and try to fulfill their dreams because they have sacrificed a lot for you And once you are grown up it must be your re-sponsibility to make them happy and to fulfill some of their dreams too Be truthful be honest and donrsquot lie to any-one
Special thanksI would like to thank almighty Allah my parents my friends my islanders Niya-ma management team because every-one has helped me a lot and encouraged me I would also like to thank the GM of Niyama Mr Dietmar Koegerl (DiDi) and my team at Niyama Without all of their support love and care I wouldnrsquot have been able to achieve whatever I have today Especially my parents whoever I am today is because of them
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 25
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 26
Yardayrsquos ArtNAME
Ismail Yanim Abdulla
AGE18 yrs
ARTISTBUSINESS NAMEYardayrsquos Art
WHAT TYPE OF ART DO YOU DOIllustration Abstract art canvas painting doodle sketching portrait drawing
HOW DID YOU GET INTO THE ARTS AREAMy parents used to tell me that I always loved drawing and had to buy me a lot of drawing blocks
since I drew a lot Growing up I learnt a lot by doing researches and looking it to many artistsrsquo works Their work really encourage me to do drawing and stuff
WHAT ARE YOUR INSPIRATIONSEvery creative artwork was my inspiration I always want to do better than the ones I see It is some-
thing that really kept me going
HOW MUCH ARE COMMISSIONED WORKS FORIt depends upon the size and the effort put into the work so most of the time it varies For a normal
drawing is between 150-250rf and much more complex works are above 500Rf
PLANS FOR THE FUTUREI want to be a great artist in Maldives And I want feature in worldwide art exhibition
CUSTOMIZATION POSSIBLEYes I will do my very best to make it up to the expected level
HOW TO CONTACTYou can contact me through my phone +9609697986 or through email Ismailyanim12gmailcom
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKShttpswwwfacebookcomyardayart
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 27
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 28
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 29
Be kind toone another by Yuna
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 30
November 13 is World Kindness Day What do we really know about kind-ness We throw the word around just like the word love and soon it loses its meaning We think we are kind people but are we really Hateful has become the new cool The more you hate peo-ple the cooler you are and kindness has been taken as a sign of weakness
We treat people who are different in the most negative way possible we treat them worse than how we treat our enemies with no dignity as if they are the dust that is coating us so that if we remove them we might shine but do we not realize that our shine comes from within and by demeaning some-one elsersquos shine it doesnrsquot make us light up any brighter
A typical day in the life of a Maldivian We wake up too late run to our favou-rite place to get brunch or coffee How do we address the waiters Excuse Me are the two words we mercilessly throw around to get the attention of them and sometimes if we arenrsquot even feeling like they deserve two words itrsquos merely a flicker of the hand a syllable if we are feeling generous Where is the kindness we have to show to people who serve us Are they inferior to us If you think about it we are the inferior for we canrsquot even make our own food and we are slaves to coffee houses Yes sure thatrsquos the way the economy works but can you at least be a bit more well-man-nered
Next we run to work We bump into one or two people We blame them for run-ning into us If we bump into an expatri-ate then god save that person because we will make sure to demean and de-humanize them because obviously they are to blame For building our houses taking care of our children cleaning our streets making us food and for throwing our own waste How dare they come to this beautiful country and ruin it with their ugly faces their stupid language and their smell How dare they steal our jobs The jobs that we are too ashamed to do No I wonrsquot thank you for doing any of that but I will spit on your face because I bumped into you and because you exist you are the scum of the earth I am the mighty even though we are the same race and religion because my religion taught me that if I wear the hijab or share three pictures of duarsquos online Irsquom more pious than you and therefore I am given a free pass to publicly mock other people for their flaws
Islam is the religion of kindness We are supposed to treat people with respect with dignity no matter how they treat us because we are always to forgive others and to ask forgiveness ourselves We are taught that we are to be simple and to always appreciate the good things and to help those in need and be humble We were taught to treat people equally no matter what their religion or race or anything Where is our religion when we are shaming people Where is our religion when we are spitting or calling names at anyone who is differ-ent than us
When at work we talk about others behind their back We viber and laugh to ourselves and we never even think of how they would feel We curse away and spend too much time bullying the weaker ones We go to coffees and backbite even more We forget to say thank you once we are done We forget to open doors for others to wish them a good day or to even smile We harass a bunch of girls walking down the road we make fun of the niqabi calling her a ldquoninjardquo and then to make ourselves feel better we call ourselves moderate and we tell that those people in niqab steal or are probably a man under that
We procreate We donrsquot teach our children manners If something goes wrong we teach them to blame Blame teachers other students school the government Anyone but us Our chil-dren never learn to say thank you or please They arenrsquot shown the beauty of how a kind word could make some-onersquos day They are never taught to behave and to give without expecting We go on The life goes on By the end we are nothing but a speck of ungrate-ful dust wandering and by the time we want to say we are sorry itrsquos too late We are six feet under and our mouths can no longer utter the words we wish we could before We wanted to be kind but we waited too long
Start today to be kind to everyone you meet Start giving without expecting Smile more Be more thoughtful Love openly This world it doesnrsquot need any more guns or more arguments or more weapons It needs love Kindness Openness Togetherness Peace
image orgspringcom
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Diabetes is one of the most common conditions in the Maldives and I am pleased to note that most people are aware of it Therefore the aim of this article is to not only educate those who may not know but to clarify any doubts you may have had before and to en-hance your knowledge on the matter
Put simply Those with diabetes are people who are advised to not con-sume carbohydrate or sugar rich food because their body is unable to regu-late the level of glucose in the blood How is this caused
When sugary food are consumed and digested the level of glucose in the blood shoots up and must be brought back to normal This is done by storing the glucose in the body after converting it into another form known as glyco-gen The hormone responsible for this conversion is insulin The purpose of storing glucose is to make sure the body always has a backup supply for energy need there be a shortage of food (such as during fasting)
For people with diabetes this conver-sion is not able to happen This brings us to the two types of diabetes you may have heard of Diabetes type 1 and type 2 Some of these people do not produce insulin due to a defect in the gene that is responsible for it These people have Diabetes type 1 and since the influence is genetic this condition is mostly inherited They are also able to be diagnosed much earlier in life and need to have insulin injected into them on a regular basis However it only accounts for 10 of the diabetic cases worldwide while the rest has Diabetes type 2
People with diabetes type 2 do produce insulin but they either do not produce enough insulin or the insulin does not function The main reason identified is lack of physical activity obesity or weight gain Being overweight causes the body to release chemicals which destabilizes your metabolism which is a pathway for diabetes This means even if your parents are healthy due to bad habits in your lifestyle you could develop diabetes
In order to regulate the high levels of glucose the body tries to excrete the sugar out along with urine Therefore even if you eat enough the body feels starved as no glucose is stored so you develop a strong appetite but lose weight at the same time High levels of glucose can decrease the concen-tration of water in the blood This will cause water to move out of all cells to compensate for this so they dry up and stop functioning properly This can have severe side effects such as blurred vision confusion strokes and even comas This is why diabetes should be taken seriously
On the bright side diabetes is manage-able with changes in lifestyle However this requires you to be diagnosed as soon as possible Regular medical checkups is the safest way to ensure you are healthy and normal In addition to this reduce the risk of diabetes by proper balanced eating and regular exercising It is also important to have a healthy sleep pattern to keep you ener-gized so your metabolism is active
image doctorndtvcom doctorpulseco
DiabetesMellitus
Infirmitiesin Life
by Thihnaan
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Do you remember parents freaking out when their kid is caught smoking I do and it seems that most mothers and fathers do that
Smoking is bad both religiously and health wise Parents are right in con-demning their kids if they smoke and they have a right to do so Every parent should save their kids from any kind of harm
Unfortunately most parents do not understand or are ignorant about some other matters which should be given precedence over stopping their kids smoking or something similar For instance they wake you up for school even if by hitting but do not wake you up for Fajr prayers One has to wonder about this seriously flawed logic espe-cially since the consequences of miss-ing Fajr prayer are a thousand times more severe than skipping school
Not just the Fajr prayer but all the five daily prayers are one of the most seri-ous matters of our religion They are considered the pillar of Islam as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said ldquoThe head of the matter is Islam its pillar is prayer and its top is jihadrdquo But most of us are unable to grasp the significance of what this means Just like a build-ing cannot stand without its pillars to support it Islam cannot be established without the prayers Moreover some scholars are of the opinion that the one who neglects prayers becomes a kaafir who is beyond the fold of Islam This would mean very harsh consequences for such a person If we assume that this is correct then such a person will be treated how an apostate is to be treated in Islam Firstly he will be asked to repent and to start praying and he will be executed if he doesnrsquot Secondly he will not be buried in a
Muslim graveyard Thirdly he will be denied access to Makkah and al-Madhi-nah because disbelievers are not al-lowed entry to these two blessed cities Fourthly his marriage will be nullified and he will be divorced from his wife Fifthly no Muslim will inherit from his wealth when he dies (rather his wealth will be taken by the authorities (ie to the Muslim treasury)) nor will he inher-it from his Muslim family
But today it is among the things we have neglected most Perhaps that is because most of our minds are preoc-cupied with this world and we do not remember the afterlife at all If not why would anyone stress about their kids smoking and skipping school but does not have qualms about them missing prayers
Letrsquos let parents be for a minute and shoulder some responsibilities our-selves After all just like the parents are ordered to save themselves and their family from the Hellfire we ourselves are ordered to pray five times a day How many prayers do we pray every day Most of us do pray but hardly a day goes by without us missing a prayer or two
We work hard to get good grades and work for a better future for ourselves and our kids That is perfectly fine If by our hard work we achievemdashfor examplemdashworld peace that is going to benefit mankind perhaps for centuries But the harsh reality is that that too is going to end someday Unlike that and unlike the life of this world the Here-after is never going to end It is one the basic things of our belief Does it not make sense to work harder for that and be more careful about what harms our Hereafter more than we do now
Pri-ori-ties
by Mohamed Allam Naeem
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 33
Another year fadesInto the tome of my dark past
Another tale to beginAnother chapter to scribble
The demon in me yearnsThe memories he wish to gain
Satisfied are you He asksThe sins you committed past year
Satisfied are you He asksThe wrath you brought past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe lsquothawabrsquo I earned past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe love I brought past year
Tell me boy He leans in closerWhat you lost past year
Tell me boy His face next to mineWhat you gained past year
A dream and a friend I lostFaith and trust in some too
A dream and a shot of confidence I gainedA ring to say I tied the knot too
by Naail
Past YearBloodwritings
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Switch to Atta FlourWhole wheat flour or most com-monly known as Atta flour is a special kind of flour which is shown to decline the rate of in-crease of blood sugar by 19 mak-ing it ideal for diabetic people
However though its time our society changed this point of view because Atta flour is not just for diabetic people With its truck load of nutritional benefits Atta flour should be preferred over normal flour any day for anybody
Letrsquos take a look at the top 7 rea-sons why you should switch to Atta flour
1 Atta flour contains some of the healthiest forms of carbs and pro-teins essential for your diet
2 It has been found that it helps to lower risk of a Developing metabolic disorders b Wheezing and asthmatic symptoms in young children c High cholesterol in blood d Breast cancer by 34 in women after menopause e Cardiovascular diseases f Alzheimerrsquos disease g Cancer
3 It helps to keep your body weight under control
4 Atta flour reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
5 Whole wheat flour is a source of insoluble fiber This fiber helps to prevent formation of any stones in your gallbladder
6 It acts as a laxative giving a solution to constipation
7 It contains vitamins that boost your immune system
by Thihnaan
image tradeindiacom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 35
Yummy TalksCoconut Pancakes
by Munshi
Herersquos what yoursquoll need
- Makes around 8 pancakes -
bull 1 cup (150g) self-raising flourbull 14 cup (55g) caster sugarbull 12 teaspoon bicarbonate of sodabull 1 cup (250ml) milkbull 2 tbsp coconut oilbull 2 teaspoons white vinegarbull 1 teaspoon vanilla extractbull 1 cup coconut flakesbull Coconut oil extra to greasebull Mixed berries or chopped banana and walnuts to servebull Maple syrup to servebull Vanilla yoghurt to serve (optional)
Method
1 Combine the flour sugar and bicarbonate of soda in a medium bowl Make a well in the centre Pour the milk butter vinegar and vanilla into the well and whisk until smooth
2 Heat a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat Lightly brush with coconut oil to grease Pour a frac14-cupful of batter into the pan Cook for 1-2 minutes or until bubbles rise to the surface and the base is golden brown Use a spatula to turn and cook for a further 1-2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm Repeat with remaining batter
3 Place the pancakes on serving plates Top with mixed berries (or chopped banana) and walnuts and drizzle with maple syrup Serve immediately
Until next time M
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Visit the Yummy Talks Blog atyummytalkswordpresscomfor more recipes
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DYMag is always on the lookout for expressive youth
If yoursquore interested please leave us a messagefbcomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom
Are you interested in Photography
Perhaps a penchant for
Modeling
Maybe looking to advertiseTo the Youth
Itching to make your
Voice heard
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Thank you for readingSee you in February
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In the meantime find us atfbcomdhiyouthmovement
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Tell us a little bit about yourselfMy name is Yoosuf Thahseen Ahmed I was born in D kudahuvadhoo I have three siblings which I am the eldest of Did my Orsquolevels at the island Complet-ed my Arsquolevels at CHSE and decided to work in the health sector But I didnrsquot get chance to pursue the field so changed to tourism
How was your childhood likeI am the eldest in my family I had a sibling when I was 10 years old My parents loved me a lot when I was lit-tle they provided me everything I ever wished for We used to live in our grandfathers house until my parents managed to build a house of their own The support I get from my parents ha-venrsquot changed a bit Considering then the island has developed a lot now Developed in the sense the thought process of people and the infrastruc-ture mainly Actually Kudahavadhoo is the market hub of the area They are building an airport right now actually
What was your childhood dreamThe biggest dream as a child was to be-come the president of Maldives I saw when he visited the island or wherev-er he went there are crowds of people who came and met him and I thought it was a good way to serve the nation at that time
How did you become a butlerWhen I worked in the health sector there were no resorts near our island And at the time Niyama resort was opened some people in the executive ranks from Niyama came to interview the local people And since I saw no pro-gression in the health sector for me I went to the interview And at the inter-view there were people from the senior management team and what they did washelliphellip When I went there I did not ap-ply for a specific post So what they did was they grouped us and asked these four or five groups to stack the materials they provided to the groups up to make the tallest structure And the team I led got to make the tallest structure And since I led the team they congratulated me and said I did well At the interview they told me that they were checking skills like teamwork and whatnot They offered me whichever job I pleased And since I was new to the tourism industry I told them I have no idea which job to select So they asked me what kind of job interested me I replied saying that if I can serve guests that would be fine And they said that they will give me a good job but didnrsquot tell me what kind of job it was After a month later they call me and inform me that I have been selected as an ldquoassistant thankururdquo At that point of time I had no idea that the job description was assistant butler So I asked them what kind of job it is They told me that I have to assist guests and related work like that A month later when I went to sign the contract I asked them what it was again And this time
they told me that the job was being an assistant butler And that was the first time I heard of the word too Butler So I asked them what that was They told me that butlers are people who serves the guests I googled about it and asked a friend what a butler was And this friend of mine told me that itrsquos the mod-ern day servitude Modern slavery After a lot of research I found out that but-lers are people who provides services in big households and luxury hotels After I went to resort I underwent a lot of training in the first five to six months After that I started my work I wanted to become a butler because I wanted to help other people and thatrsquos the main reason why I enrolled in the health field The only difference now is that before I used to work in a hospital and now I work at hospitality Actually at first I was an assistant butler and then I was promoted to a butler With the help of my parents and the hotel management I got a lot of support from them and I wanted to work hard gain more experi-ence and training and as someone who is new to this field I wanted to learn more and give a better service Actual-ly I wanted to be the best butler at that time too
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What is a normal butler routine likeWe would start our duty at 9 in the morning if there is no arrival or depar-ture There would be arrivals or depar-tures at dawn some days around 5 in the morning or 7 There is always a start time There is no end time though we get breaks from time to time Basically a 24 hour job A 24 hour on call job I have to be at a state where I could attend to any needs of a guest at any time There are no specifics in the job If the need presents itself I have to become a wait-er a housekeeper The important part is at the end of the day you need to fulfill the needs of the guest Because we have to take care of all the responsibilities for the guest Coordinating is the only thing I have to do physically There is a direct contact between the guest and the but-ler And the butler has to coordinate for example when they go for tea notify the housekeeping to clean their room ready the tables for the guest before they go to have the breakfast and so on Guests are given a mobile phone from which they could call the butler directly
Hollywood or BollywoodHollywood I like all kind of movies and especially the action movies and also the romantic ones and historical ones too My favorite movie is The Count of Monte Cristo
Can you tell us your incident with the Arabs What ran through your mind when they asked to name anything you wantThe Arabs stayed at Niyama for a week Three people came on a chartered private jet and they stayed at the high category rooms there And I handled them They said they donrsquot care about the money and all they cared about is getting what they want done when they want it Everything So I was always on standby and at the end of the stay they told me that they really liked my service and so they would like to do something in return I told them I did not want any-thing and they asked me which island I was from I told them that there is a small island nearby D Kudahuvadhoo They asked me to take them to the island so I took them there When we went the island council welcomed them warm-ly They visited the institutions there hospitals schools pre-schools all the government institutes and asked if we needed anything and they will provide it And the amounts heads of the insti-tutions proposed were given to them If I was to be honest I actually did not want anything I have almost everything which I want so I donrsquot want more than what I have I think I am very happy with everything I have Even if someone of-fers me money the same rule will apply Actually the service which I provide to the guests is not about money or ex-pecting something in return It is just to make their holiday special and happy
What do you think is the key element to become successfulFirst you have to dream And you have to be very passionate about it Actually being passionate about it is the most important thing Without being passion-ate you cant achieve anything You can work hard but if you are not passionate you cant make things perfect You need to work hard We need to dream and be passionate
Would you consider yourself as some-one who works hard or works smartI see myself as someone who works smart I want to work like that Anyone can work hard but not everyone can work smart The important part here is that if you work smart you can save time and sometimes it becomes ineffi-cient when you work hard Our manage-ment advises the employees not to work hard Donrsquot work hard Work smart And provide the best for the guest
What are your plans for the futureI have many dreams Right now Irsquom focusing to work better I also have a dream of going for higher education And I got the opportunity for that too But the thing is the hotel which im working right now Niyama we are opening the extension part next month and we are trying to be the number one hotel in Maldives Insha Allah we will be-come the best Thatrsquos my biggest dream Working hard with the team to make our hotel the number one destination in the coming days
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 24
How would you describe Maldives to a touristI will be describing Maldives as a par-adise as well known for This is the most peaceful place on the planet In Maldives we donrsquot have much natural resources but we have beautiful cor-al reefs beaches and beautiful islands The people here are very kind to each other and we all welcome to the guests In ancient times we always welcome the guests to our islands warmly and we always try to fulfill their needs and it becomes our pleasure to serve them Everybody will be treating a guest like a friend here A close friend or relative
Message for the readersI would advise all the youth to dream to study gain experience and serve the nation The most important thing is to respect people Especially parents Par-ents plus the elderly We need to respect each other and keep away from doing bad things Always listen to your mom and dad Love them care for them and try to fulfill their dreams because they have sacrificed a lot for you And once you are grown up it must be your re-sponsibility to make them happy and to fulfill some of their dreams too Be truthful be honest and donrsquot lie to any-one
Special thanksI would like to thank almighty Allah my parents my friends my islanders Niya-ma management team because every-one has helped me a lot and encouraged me I would also like to thank the GM of Niyama Mr Dietmar Koegerl (DiDi) and my team at Niyama Without all of their support love and care I wouldnrsquot have been able to achieve whatever I have today Especially my parents whoever I am today is because of them
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Yardayrsquos ArtNAME
Ismail Yanim Abdulla
AGE18 yrs
ARTISTBUSINESS NAMEYardayrsquos Art
WHAT TYPE OF ART DO YOU DOIllustration Abstract art canvas painting doodle sketching portrait drawing
HOW DID YOU GET INTO THE ARTS AREAMy parents used to tell me that I always loved drawing and had to buy me a lot of drawing blocks
since I drew a lot Growing up I learnt a lot by doing researches and looking it to many artistsrsquo works Their work really encourage me to do drawing and stuff
WHAT ARE YOUR INSPIRATIONSEvery creative artwork was my inspiration I always want to do better than the ones I see It is some-
thing that really kept me going
HOW MUCH ARE COMMISSIONED WORKS FORIt depends upon the size and the effort put into the work so most of the time it varies For a normal
drawing is between 150-250rf and much more complex works are above 500Rf
PLANS FOR THE FUTUREI want to be a great artist in Maldives And I want feature in worldwide art exhibition
CUSTOMIZATION POSSIBLEYes I will do my very best to make it up to the expected level
HOW TO CONTACTYou can contact me through my phone +9609697986 or through email Ismailyanim12gmailcom
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKShttpswwwfacebookcomyardayart
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Be kind toone another by Yuna
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 30
November 13 is World Kindness Day What do we really know about kind-ness We throw the word around just like the word love and soon it loses its meaning We think we are kind people but are we really Hateful has become the new cool The more you hate peo-ple the cooler you are and kindness has been taken as a sign of weakness
We treat people who are different in the most negative way possible we treat them worse than how we treat our enemies with no dignity as if they are the dust that is coating us so that if we remove them we might shine but do we not realize that our shine comes from within and by demeaning some-one elsersquos shine it doesnrsquot make us light up any brighter
A typical day in the life of a Maldivian We wake up too late run to our favou-rite place to get brunch or coffee How do we address the waiters Excuse Me are the two words we mercilessly throw around to get the attention of them and sometimes if we arenrsquot even feeling like they deserve two words itrsquos merely a flicker of the hand a syllable if we are feeling generous Where is the kindness we have to show to people who serve us Are they inferior to us If you think about it we are the inferior for we canrsquot even make our own food and we are slaves to coffee houses Yes sure thatrsquos the way the economy works but can you at least be a bit more well-man-nered
Next we run to work We bump into one or two people We blame them for run-ning into us If we bump into an expatri-ate then god save that person because we will make sure to demean and de-humanize them because obviously they are to blame For building our houses taking care of our children cleaning our streets making us food and for throwing our own waste How dare they come to this beautiful country and ruin it with their ugly faces their stupid language and their smell How dare they steal our jobs The jobs that we are too ashamed to do No I wonrsquot thank you for doing any of that but I will spit on your face because I bumped into you and because you exist you are the scum of the earth I am the mighty even though we are the same race and religion because my religion taught me that if I wear the hijab or share three pictures of duarsquos online Irsquom more pious than you and therefore I am given a free pass to publicly mock other people for their flaws
Islam is the religion of kindness We are supposed to treat people with respect with dignity no matter how they treat us because we are always to forgive others and to ask forgiveness ourselves We are taught that we are to be simple and to always appreciate the good things and to help those in need and be humble We were taught to treat people equally no matter what their religion or race or anything Where is our religion when we are shaming people Where is our religion when we are spitting or calling names at anyone who is differ-ent than us
When at work we talk about others behind their back We viber and laugh to ourselves and we never even think of how they would feel We curse away and spend too much time bullying the weaker ones We go to coffees and backbite even more We forget to say thank you once we are done We forget to open doors for others to wish them a good day or to even smile We harass a bunch of girls walking down the road we make fun of the niqabi calling her a ldquoninjardquo and then to make ourselves feel better we call ourselves moderate and we tell that those people in niqab steal or are probably a man under that
We procreate We donrsquot teach our children manners If something goes wrong we teach them to blame Blame teachers other students school the government Anyone but us Our chil-dren never learn to say thank you or please They arenrsquot shown the beauty of how a kind word could make some-onersquos day They are never taught to behave and to give without expecting We go on The life goes on By the end we are nothing but a speck of ungrate-ful dust wandering and by the time we want to say we are sorry itrsquos too late We are six feet under and our mouths can no longer utter the words we wish we could before We wanted to be kind but we waited too long
Start today to be kind to everyone you meet Start giving without expecting Smile more Be more thoughtful Love openly This world it doesnrsquot need any more guns or more arguments or more weapons It needs love Kindness Openness Togetherness Peace
image orgspringcom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 31
Diabetes is one of the most common conditions in the Maldives and I am pleased to note that most people are aware of it Therefore the aim of this article is to not only educate those who may not know but to clarify any doubts you may have had before and to en-hance your knowledge on the matter
Put simply Those with diabetes are people who are advised to not con-sume carbohydrate or sugar rich food because their body is unable to regu-late the level of glucose in the blood How is this caused
When sugary food are consumed and digested the level of glucose in the blood shoots up and must be brought back to normal This is done by storing the glucose in the body after converting it into another form known as glyco-gen The hormone responsible for this conversion is insulin The purpose of storing glucose is to make sure the body always has a backup supply for energy need there be a shortage of food (such as during fasting)
For people with diabetes this conver-sion is not able to happen This brings us to the two types of diabetes you may have heard of Diabetes type 1 and type 2 Some of these people do not produce insulin due to a defect in the gene that is responsible for it These people have Diabetes type 1 and since the influence is genetic this condition is mostly inherited They are also able to be diagnosed much earlier in life and need to have insulin injected into them on a regular basis However it only accounts for 10 of the diabetic cases worldwide while the rest has Diabetes type 2
People with diabetes type 2 do produce insulin but they either do not produce enough insulin or the insulin does not function The main reason identified is lack of physical activity obesity or weight gain Being overweight causes the body to release chemicals which destabilizes your metabolism which is a pathway for diabetes This means even if your parents are healthy due to bad habits in your lifestyle you could develop diabetes
In order to regulate the high levels of glucose the body tries to excrete the sugar out along with urine Therefore even if you eat enough the body feels starved as no glucose is stored so you develop a strong appetite but lose weight at the same time High levels of glucose can decrease the concen-tration of water in the blood This will cause water to move out of all cells to compensate for this so they dry up and stop functioning properly This can have severe side effects such as blurred vision confusion strokes and even comas This is why diabetes should be taken seriously
On the bright side diabetes is manage-able with changes in lifestyle However this requires you to be diagnosed as soon as possible Regular medical checkups is the safest way to ensure you are healthy and normal In addition to this reduce the risk of diabetes by proper balanced eating and regular exercising It is also important to have a healthy sleep pattern to keep you ener-gized so your metabolism is active
image doctorndtvcom doctorpulseco
DiabetesMellitus
Infirmitiesin Life
by Thihnaan
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 32image flickrcomphotosainst DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 32
Do you remember parents freaking out when their kid is caught smoking I do and it seems that most mothers and fathers do that
Smoking is bad both religiously and health wise Parents are right in con-demning their kids if they smoke and they have a right to do so Every parent should save their kids from any kind of harm
Unfortunately most parents do not understand or are ignorant about some other matters which should be given precedence over stopping their kids smoking or something similar For instance they wake you up for school even if by hitting but do not wake you up for Fajr prayers One has to wonder about this seriously flawed logic espe-cially since the consequences of miss-ing Fajr prayer are a thousand times more severe than skipping school
Not just the Fajr prayer but all the five daily prayers are one of the most seri-ous matters of our religion They are considered the pillar of Islam as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said ldquoThe head of the matter is Islam its pillar is prayer and its top is jihadrdquo But most of us are unable to grasp the significance of what this means Just like a build-ing cannot stand without its pillars to support it Islam cannot be established without the prayers Moreover some scholars are of the opinion that the one who neglects prayers becomes a kaafir who is beyond the fold of Islam This would mean very harsh consequences for such a person If we assume that this is correct then such a person will be treated how an apostate is to be treated in Islam Firstly he will be asked to repent and to start praying and he will be executed if he doesnrsquot Secondly he will not be buried in a
Muslim graveyard Thirdly he will be denied access to Makkah and al-Madhi-nah because disbelievers are not al-lowed entry to these two blessed cities Fourthly his marriage will be nullified and he will be divorced from his wife Fifthly no Muslim will inherit from his wealth when he dies (rather his wealth will be taken by the authorities (ie to the Muslim treasury)) nor will he inher-it from his Muslim family
But today it is among the things we have neglected most Perhaps that is because most of our minds are preoc-cupied with this world and we do not remember the afterlife at all If not why would anyone stress about their kids smoking and skipping school but does not have qualms about them missing prayers
Letrsquos let parents be for a minute and shoulder some responsibilities our-selves After all just like the parents are ordered to save themselves and their family from the Hellfire we ourselves are ordered to pray five times a day How many prayers do we pray every day Most of us do pray but hardly a day goes by without us missing a prayer or two
We work hard to get good grades and work for a better future for ourselves and our kids That is perfectly fine If by our hard work we achievemdashfor examplemdashworld peace that is going to benefit mankind perhaps for centuries But the harsh reality is that that too is going to end someday Unlike that and unlike the life of this world the Here-after is never going to end It is one the basic things of our belief Does it not make sense to work harder for that and be more careful about what harms our Hereafter more than we do now
Pri-ori-ties
by Mohamed Allam Naeem
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 33
Another year fadesInto the tome of my dark past
Another tale to beginAnother chapter to scribble
The demon in me yearnsThe memories he wish to gain
Satisfied are you He asksThe sins you committed past year
Satisfied are you He asksThe wrath you brought past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe lsquothawabrsquo I earned past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe love I brought past year
Tell me boy He leans in closerWhat you lost past year
Tell me boy His face next to mineWhat you gained past year
A dream and a friend I lostFaith and trust in some too
A dream and a shot of confidence I gainedA ring to say I tied the knot too
by Naail
Past YearBloodwritings
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 34
Switch to Atta FlourWhole wheat flour or most com-monly known as Atta flour is a special kind of flour which is shown to decline the rate of in-crease of blood sugar by 19 mak-ing it ideal for diabetic people
However though its time our society changed this point of view because Atta flour is not just for diabetic people With its truck load of nutritional benefits Atta flour should be preferred over normal flour any day for anybody
Letrsquos take a look at the top 7 rea-sons why you should switch to Atta flour
1 Atta flour contains some of the healthiest forms of carbs and pro-teins essential for your diet
2 It has been found that it helps to lower risk of a Developing metabolic disorders b Wheezing and asthmatic symptoms in young children c High cholesterol in blood d Breast cancer by 34 in women after menopause e Cardiovascular diseases f Alzheimerrsquos disease g Cancer
3 It helps to keep your body weight under control
4 Atta flour reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
5 Whole wheat flour is a source of insoluble fiber This fiber helps to prevent formation of any stones in your gallbladder
6 It acts as a laxative giving a solution to constipation
7 It contains vitamins that boost your immune system
by Thihnaan
image tradeindiacom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 35
Yummy TalksCoconut Pancakes
by Munshi
Herersquos what yoursquoll need
- Makes around 8 pancakes -
bull 1 cup (150g) self-raising flourbull 14 cup (55g) caster sugarbull 12 teaspoon bicarbonate of sodabull 1 cup (250ml) milkbull 2 tbsp coconut oilbull 2 teaspoons white vinegarbull 1 teaspoon vanilla extractbull 1 cup coconut flakesbull Coconut oil extra to greasebull Mixed berries or chopped banana and walnuts to servebull Maple syrup to servebull Vanilla yoghurt to serve (optional)
Method
1 Combine the flour sugar and bicarbonate of soda in a medium bowl Make a well in the centre Pour the milk butter vinegar and vanilla into the well and whisk until smooth
2 Heat a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat Lightly brush with coconut oil to grease Pour a frac14-cupful of batter into the pan Cook for 1-2 minutes or until bubbles rise to the surface and the base is golden brown Use a spatula to turn and cook for a further 1-2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm Repeat with remaining batter
3 Place the pancakes on serving plates Top with mixed berries (or chopped banana) and walnuts and drizzle with maple syrup Serve immediately
Until next time M
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 36
Visit the Yummy Talks Blog atyummytalkswordpresscomfor more recipes
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DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 38
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If yoursquore interested please leave us a messagefbcomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom
Are you interested in Photography
Perhaps a penchant for
Modeling
Maybe looking to advertiseTo the Youth
Itching to make your
Voice heard
$$ $
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PHOTO BY IMY
In the meantime find us atfbcomdhiyouthmovement
twittercomDhiYouth
dhiyouthmomvementblogspotcom
youtubecomdhiyouthmovement
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Tell us a little bit about yourselfMy name is Yoosuf Thahseen Ahmed I was born in D kudahuvadhoo I have three siblings which I am the eldest of Did my Orsquolevels at the island Complet-ed my Arsquolevels at CHSE and decided to work in the health sector But I didnrsquot get chance to pursue the field so changed to tourism
How was your childhood likeI am the eldest in my family I had a sibling when I was 10 years old My parents loved me a lot when I was lit-tle they provided me everything I ever wished for We used to live in our grandfathers house until my parents managed to build a house of their own The support I get from my parents ha-venrsquot changed a bit Considering then the island has developed a lot now Developed in the sense the thought process of people and the infrastruc-ture mainly Actually Kudahavadhoo is the market hub of the area They are building an airport right now actually
What was your childhood dreamThe biggest dream as a child was to be-come the president of Maldives I saw when he visited the island or wherev-er he went there are crowds of people who came and met him and I thought it was a good way to serve the nation at that time
How did you become a butlerWhen I worked in the health sector there were no resorts near our island And at the time Niyama resort was opened some people in the executive ranks from Niyama came to interview the local people And since I saw no pro-gression in the health sector for me I went to the interview And at the inter-view there were people from the senior management team and what they did washelliphellip When I went there I did not ap-ply for a specific post So what they did was they grouped us and asked these four or five groups to stack the materials they provided to the groups up to make the tallest structure And the team I led got to make the tallest structure And since I led the team they congratulated me and said I did well At the interview they told me that they were checking skills like teamwork and whatnot They offered me whichever job I pleased And since I was new to the tourism industry I told them I have no idea which job to select So they asked me what kind of job interested me I replied saying that if I can serve guests that would be fine And they said that they will give me a good job but didnrsquot tell me what kind of job it was After a month later they call me and inform me that I have been selected as an ldquoassistant thankururdquo At that point of time I had no idea that the job description was assistant butler So I asked them what kind of job it is They told me that I have to assist guests and related work like that A month later when I went to sign the contract I asked them what it was again And this time
they told me that the job was being an assistant butler And that was the first time I heard of the word too Butler So I asked them what that was They told me that butlers are people who serves the guests I googled about it and asked a friend what a butler was And this friend of mine told me that itrsquos the mod-ern day servitude Modern slavery After a lot of research I found out that but-lers are people who provides services in big households and luxury hotels After I went to resort I underwent a lot of training in the first five to six months After that I started my work I wanted to become a butler because I wanted to help other people and thatrsquos the main reason why I enrolled in the health field The only difference now is that before I used to work in a hospital and now I work at hospitality Actually at first I was an assistant butler and then I was promoted to a butler With the help of my parents and the hotel management I got a lot of support from them and I wanted to work hard gain more experi-ence and training and as someone who is new to this field I wanted to learn more and give a better service Actual-ly I wanted to be the best butler at that time too
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What is a normal butler routine likeWe would start our duty at 9 in the morning if there is no arrival or depar-ture There would be arrivals or depar-tures at dawn some days around 5 in the morning or 7 There is always a start time There is no end time though we get breaks from time to time Basically a 24 hour job A 24 hour on call job I have to be at a state where I could attend to any needs of a guest at any time There are no specifics in the job If the need presents itself I have to become a wait-er a housekeeper The important part is at the end of the day you need to fulfill the needs of the guest Because we have to take care of all the responsibilities for the guest Coordinating is the only thing I have to do physically There is a direct contact between the guest and the but-ler And the butler has to coordinate for example when they go for tea notify the housekeeping to clean their room ready the tables for the guest before they go to have the breakfast and so on Guests are given a mobile phone from which they could call the butler directly
Hollywood or BollywoodHollywood I like all kind of movies and especially the action movies and also the romantic ones and historical ones too My favorite movie is The Count of Monte Cristo
Can you tell us your incident with the Arabs What ran through your mind when they asked to name anything you wantThe Arabs stayed at Niyama for a week Three people came on a chartered private jet and they stayed at the high category rooms there And I handled them They said they donrsquot care about the money and all they cared about is getting what they want done when they want it Everything So I was always on standby and at the end of the stay they told me that they really liked my service and so they would like to do something in return I told them I did not want any-thing and they asked me which island I was from I told them that there is a small island nearby D Kudahuvadhoo They asked me to take them to the island so I took them there When we went the island council welcomed them warm-ly They visited the institutions there hospitals schools pre-schools all the government institutes and asked if we needed anything and they will provide it And the amounts heads of the insti-tutions proposed were given to them If I was to be honest I actually did not want anything I have almost everything which I want so I donrsquot want more than what I have I think I am very happy with everything I have Even if someone of-fers me money the same rule will apply Actually the service which I provide to the guests is not about money or ex-pecting something in return It is just to make their holiday special and happy
What do you think is the key element to become successfulFirst you have to dream And you have to be very passionate about it Actually being passionate about it is the most important thing Without being passion-ate you cant achieve anything You can work hard but if you are not passionate you cant make things perfect You need to work hard We need to dream and be passionate
Would you consider yourself as some-one who works hard or works smartI see myself as someone who works smart I want to work like that Anyone can work hard but not everyone can work smart The important part here is that if you work smart you can save time and sometimes it becomes ineffi-cient when you work hard Our manage-ment advises the employees not to work hard Donrsquot work hard Work smart And provide the best for the guest
What are your plans for the futureI have many dreams Right now Irsquom focusing to work better I also have a dream of going for higher education And I got the opportunity for that too But the thing is the hotel which im working right now Niyama we are opening the extension part next month and we are trying to be the number one hotel in Maldives Insha Allah we will be-come the best Thatrsquos my biggest dream Working hard with the team to make our hotel the number one destination in the coming days
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 24
How would you describe Maldives to a touristI will be describing Maldives as a par-adise as well known for This is the most peaceful place on the planet In Maldives we donrsquot have much natural resources but we have beautiful cor-al reefs beaches and beautiful islands The people here are very kind to each other and we all welcome to the guests In ancient times we always welcome the guests to our islands warmly and we always try to fulfill their needs and it becomes our pleasure to serve them Everybody will be treating a guest like a friend here A close friend or relative
Message for the readersI would advise all the youth to dream to study gain experience and serve the nation The most important thing is to respect people Especially parents Par-ents plus the elderly We need to respect each other and keep away from doing bad things Always listen to your mom and dad Love them care for them and try to fulfill their dreams because they have sacrificed a lot for you And once you are grown up it must be your re-sponsibility to make them happy and to fulfill some of their dreams too Be truthful be honest and donrsquot lie to any-one
Special thanksI would like to thank almighty Allah my parents my friends my islanders Niya-ma management team because every-one has helped me a lot and encouraged me I would also like to thank the GM of Niyama Mr Dietmar Koegerl (DiDi) and my team at Niyama Without all of their support love and care I wouldnrsquot have been able to achieve whatever I have today Especially my parents whoever I am today is because of them
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Yardayrsquos ArtNAME
Ismail Yanim Abdulla
AGE18 yrs
ARTISTBUSINESS NAMEYardayrsquos Art
WHAT TYPE OF ART DO YOU DOIllustration Abstract art canvas painting doodle sketching portrait drawing
HOW DID YOU GET INTO THE ARTS AREAMy parents used to tell me that I always loved drawing and had to buy me a lot of drawing blocks
since I drew a lot Growing up I learnt a lot by doing researches and looking it to many artistsrsquo works Their work really encourage me to do drawing and stuff
WHAT ARE YOUR INSPIRATIONSEvery creative artwork was my inspiration I always want to do better than the ones I see It is some-
thing that really kept me going
HOW MUCH ARE COMMISSIONED WORKS FORIt depends upon the size and the effort put into the work so most of the time it varies For a normal
drawing is between 150-250rf and much more complex works are above 500Rf
PLANS FOR THE FUTUREI want to be a great artist in Maldives And I want feature in worldwide art exhibition
CUSTOMIZATION POSSIBLEYes I will do my very best to make it up to the expected level
HOW TO CONTACTYou can contact me through my phone +9609697986 or through email Ismailyanim12gmailcom
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKShttpswwwfacebookcomyardayart
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Be kind toone another by Yuna
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 30
November 13 is World Kindness Day What do we really know about kind-ness We throw the word around just like the word love and soon it loses its meaning We think we are kind people but are we really Hateful has become the new cool The more you hate peo-ple the cooler you are and kindness has been taken as a sign of weakness
We treat people who are different in the most negative way possible we treat them worse than how we treat our enemies with no dignity as if they are the dust that is coating us so that if we remove them we might shine but do we not realize that our shine comes from within and by demeaning some-one elsersquos shine it doesnrsquot make us light up any brighter
A typical day in the life of a Maldivian We wake up too late run to our favou-rite place to get brunch or coffee How do we address the waiters Excuse Me are the two words we mercilessly throw around to get the attention of them and sometimes if we arenrsquot even feeling like they deserve two words itrsquos merely a flicker of the hand a syllable if we are feeling generous Where is the kindness we have to show to people who serve us Are they inferior to us If you think about it we are the inferior for we canrsquot even make our own food and we are slaves to coffee houses Yes sure thatrsquos the way the economy works but can you at least be a bit more well-man-nered
Next we run to work We bump into one or two people We blame them for run-ning into us If we bump into an expatri-ate then god save that person because we will make sure to demean and de-humanize them because obviously they are to blame For building our houses taking care of our children cleaning our streets making us food and for throwing our own waste How dare they come to this beautiful country and ruin it with their ugly faces their stupid language and their smell How dare they steal our jobs The jobs that we are too ashamed to do No I wonrsquot thank you for doing any of that but I will spit on your face because I bumped into you and because you exist you are the scum of the earth I am the mighty even though we are the same race and religion because my religion taught me that if I wear the hijab or share three pictures of duarsquos online Irsquom more pious than you and therefore I am given a free pass to publicly mock other people for their flaws
Islam is the religion of kindness We are supposed to treat people with respect with dignity no matter how they treat us because we are always to forgive others and to ask forgiveness ourselves We are taught that we are to be simple and to always appreciate the good things and to help those in need and be humble We were taught to treat people equally no matter what their religion or race or anything Where is our religion when we are shaming people Where is our religion when we are spitting or calling names at anyone who is differ-ent than us
When at work we talk about others behind their back We viber and laugh to ourselves and we never even think of how they would feel We curse away and spend too much time bullying the weaker ones We go to coffees and backbite even more We forget to say thank you once we are done We forget to open doors for others to wish them a good day or to even smile We harass a bunch of girls walking down the road we make fun of the niqabi calling her a ldquoninjardquo and then to make ourselves feel better we call ourselves moderate and we tell that those people in niqab steal or are probably a man under that
We procreate We donrsquot teach our children manners If something goes wrong we teach them to blame Blame teachers other students school the government Anyone but us Our chil-dren never learn to say thank you or please They arenrsquot shown the beauty of how a kind word could make some-onersquos day They are never taught to behave and to give without expecting We go on The life goes on By the end we are nothing but a speck of ungrate-ful dust wandering and by the time we want to say we are sorry itrsquos too late We are six feet under and our mouths can no longer utter the words we wish we could before We wanted to be kind but we waited too long
Start today to be kind to everyone you meet Start giving without expecting Smile more Be more thoughtful Love openly This world it doesnrsquot need any more guns or more arguments or more weapons It needs love Kindness Openness Togetherness Peace
image orgspringcom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 31
Diabetes is one of the most common conditions in the Maldives and I am pleased to note that most people are aware of it Therefore the aim of this article is to not only educate those who may not know but to clarify any doubts you may have had before and to en-hance your knowledge on the matter
Put simply Those with diabetes are people who are advised to not con-sume carbohydrate or sugar rich food because their body is unable to regu-late the level of glucose in the blood How is this caused
When sugary food are consumed and digested the level of glucose in the blood shoots up and must be brought back to normal This is done by storing the glucose in the body after converting it into another form known as glyco-gen The hormone responsible for this conversion is insulin The purpose of storing glucose is to make sure the body always has a backup supply for energy need there be a shortage of food (such as during fasting)
For people with diabetes this conver-sion is not able to happen This brings us to the two types of diabetes you may have heard of Diabetes type 1 and type 2 Some of these people do not produce insulin due to a defect in the gene that is responsible for it These people have Diabetes type 1 and since the influence is genetic this condition is mostly inherited They are also able to be diagnosed much earlier in life and need to have insulin injected into them on a regular basis However it only accounts for 10 of the diabetic cases worldwide while the rest has Diabetes type 2
People with diabetes type 2 do produce insulin but they either do not produce enough insulin or the insulin does not function The main reason identified is lack of physical activity obesity or weight gain Being overweight causes the body to release chemicals which destabilizes your metabolism which is a pathway for diabetes This means even if your parents are healthy due to bad habits in your lifestyle you could develop diabetes
In order to regulate the high levels of glucose the body tries to excrete the sugar out along with urine Therefore even if you eat enough the body feels starved as no glucose is stored so you develop a strong appetite but lose weight at the same time High levels of glucose can decrease the concen-tration of water in the blood This will cause water to move out of all cells to compensate for this so they dry up and stop functioning properly This can have severe side effects such as blurred vision confusion strokes and even comas This is why diabetes should be taken seriously
On the bright side diabetes is manage-able with changes in lifestyle However this requires you to be diagnosed as soon as possible Regular medical checkups is the safest way to ensure you are healthy and normal In addition to this reduce the risk of diabetes by proper balanced eating and regular exercising It is also important to have a healthy sleep pattern to keep you ener-gized so your metabolism is active
image doctorndtvcom doctorpulseco
DiabetesMellitus
Infirmitiesin Life
by Thihnaan
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Do you remember parents freaking out when their kid is caught smoking I do and it seems that most mothers and fathers do that
Smoking is bad both religiously and health wise Parents are right in con-demning their kids if they smoke and they have a right to do so Every parent should save their kids from any kind of harm
Unfortunately most parents do not understand or are ignorant about some other matters which should be given precedence over stopping their kids smoking or something similar For instance they wake you up for school even if by hitting but do not wake you up for Fajr prayers One has to wonder about this seriously flawed logic espe-cially since the consequences of miss-ing Fajr prayer are a thousand times more severe than skipping school
Not just the Fajr prayer but all the five daily prayers are one of the most seri-ous matters of our religion They are considered the pillar of Islam as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said ldquoThe head of the matter is Islam its pillar is prayer and its top is jihadrdquo But most of us are unable to grasp the significance of what this means Just like a build-ing cannot stand without its pillars to support it Islam cannot be established without the prayers Moreover some scholars are of the opinion that the one who neglects prayers becomes a kaafir who is beyond the fold of Islam This would mean very harsh consequences for such a person If we assume that this is correct then such a person will be treated how an apostate is to be treated in Islam Firstly he will be asked to repent and to start praying and he will be executed if he doesnrsquot Secondly he will not be buried in a
Muslim graveyard Thirdly he will be denied access to Makkah and al-Madhi-nah because disbelievers are not al-lowed entry to these two blessed cities Fourthly his marriage will be nullified and he will be divorced from his wife Fifthly no Muslim will inherit from his wealth when he dies (rather his wealth will be taken by the authorities (ie to the Muslim treasury)) nor will he inher-it from his Muslim family
But today it is among the things we have neglected most Perhaps that is because most of our minds are preoc-cupied with this world and we do not remember the afterlife at all If not why would anyone stress about their kids smoking and skipping school but does not have qualms about them missing prayers
Letrsquos let parents be for a minute and shoulder some responsibilities our-selves After all just like the parents are ordered to save themselves and their family from the Hellfire we ourselves are ordered to pray five times a day How many prayers do we pray every day Most of us do pray but hardly a day goes by without us missing a prayer or two
We work hard to get good grades and work for a better future for ourselves and our kids That is perfectly fine If by our hard work we achievemdashfor examplemdashworld peace that is going to benefit mankind perhaps for centuries But the harsh reality is that that too is going to end someday Unlike that and unlike the life of this world the Here-after is never going to end It is one the basic things of our belief Does it not make sense to work harder for that and be more careful about what harms our Hereafter more than we do now
Pri-ori-ties
by Mohamed Allam Naeem
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 33
Another year fadesInto the tome of my dark past
Another tale to beginAnother chapter to scribble
The demon in me yearnsThe memories he wish to gain
Satisfied are you He asksThe sins you committed past year
Satisfied are you He asksThe wrath you brought past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe lsquothawabrsquo I earned past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe love I brought past year
Tell me boy He leans in closerWhat you lost past year
Tell me boy His face next to mineWhat you gained past year
A dream and a friend I lostFaith and trust in some too
A dream and a shot of confidence I gainedA ring to say I tied the knot too
by Naail
Past YearBloodwritings
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 34
Switch to Atta FlourWhole wheat flour or most com-monly known as Atta flour is a special kind of flour which is shown to decline the rate of in-crease of blood sugar by 19 mak-ing it ideal for diabetic people
However though its time our society changed this point of view because Atta flour is not just for diabetic people With its truck load of nutritional benefits Atta flour should be preferred over normal flour any day for anybody
Letrsquos take a look at the top 7 rea-sons why you should switch to Atta flour
1 Atta flour contains some of the healthiest forms of carbs and pro-teins essential for your diet
2 It has been found that it helps to lower risk of a Developing metabolic disorders b Wheezing and asthmatic symptoms in young children c High cholesterol in blood d Breast cancer by 34 in women after menopause e Cardiovascular diseases f Alzheimerrsquos disease g Cancer
3 It helps to keep your body weight under control
4 Atta flour reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
5 Whole wheat flour is a source of insoluble fiber This fiber helps to prevent formation of any stones in your gallbladder
6 It acts as a laxative giving a solution to constipation
7 It contains vitamins that boost your immune system
by Thihnaan
image tradeindiacom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 35
Yummy TalksCoconut Pancakes
by Munshi
Herersquos what yoursquoll need
- Makes around 8 pancakes -
bull 1 cup (150g) self-raising flourbull 14 cup (55g) caster sugarbull 12 teaspoon bicarbonate of sodabull 1 cup (250ml) milkbull 2 tbsp coconut oilbull 2 teaspoons white vinegarbull 1 teaspoon vanilla extractbull 1 cup coconut flakesbull Coconut oil extra to greasebull Mixed berries or chopped banana and walnuts to servebull Maple syrup to servebull Vanilla yoghurt to serve (optional)
Method
1 Combine the flour sugar and bicarbonate of soda in a medium bowl Make a well in the centre Pour the milk butter vinegar and vanilla into the well and whisk until smooth
2 Heat a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat Lightly brush with coconut oil to grease Pour a frac14-cupful of batter into the pan Cook for 1-2 minutes or until bubbles rise to the surface and the base is golden brown Use a spatula to turn and cook for a further 1-2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm Repeat with remaining batter
3 Place the pancakes on serving plates Top with mixed berries (or chopped banana) and walnuts and drizzle with maple syrup Serve immediately
Until next time M
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 36
Visit the Yummy Talks Blog atyummytalkswordpresscomfor more recipes
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 37
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 38
DYMag is always on the lookout for expressive youth
If yoursquore interested please leave us a messagefbcomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom
Are you interested in Photography
Perhaps a penchant for
Modeling
Maybe looking to advertiseTo the Youth
Itching to make your
Voice heard
$$ $
Thank you for readingSee you in February
PHOTO BY IMY
In the meantime find us atfbcomdhiyouthmovement
twittercomDhiYouth
dhiyouthmomvementblogspotcom
youtubecomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 21
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 22
Tell us a little bit about yourselfMy name is Yoosuf Thahseen Ahmed I was born in D kudahuvadhoo I have three siblings which I am the eldest of Did my Orsquolevels at the island Complet-ed my Arsquolevels at CHSE and decided to work in the health sector But I didnrsquot get chance to pursue the field so changed to tourism
How was your childhood likeI am the eldest in my family I had a sibling when I was 10 years old My parents loved me a lot when I was lit-tle they provided me everything I ever wished for We used to live in our grandfathers house until my parents managed to build a house of their own The support I get from my parents ha-venrsquot changed a bit Considering then the island has developed a lot now Developed in the sense the thought process of people and the infrastruc-ture mainly Actually Kudahavadhoo is the market hub of the area They are building an airport right now actually
What was your childhood dreamThe biggest dream as a child was to be-come the president of Maldives I saw when he visited the island or wherev-er he went there are crowds of people who came and met him and I thought it was a good way to serve the nation at that time
How did you become a butlerWhen I worked in the health sector there were no resorts near our island And at the time Niyama resort was opened some people in the executive ranks from Niyama came to interview the local people And since I saw no pro-gression in the health sector for me I went to the interview And at the inter-view there were people from the senior management team and what they did washelliphellip When I went there I did not ap-ply for a specific post So what they did was they grouped us and asked these four or five groups to stack the materials they provided to the groups up to make the tallest structure And the team I led got to make the tallest structure And since I led the team they congratulated me and said I did well At the interview they told me that they were checking skills like teamwork and whatnot They offered me whichever job I pleased And since I was new to the tourism industry I told them I have no idea which job to select So they asked me what kind of job interested me I replied saying that if I can serve guests that would be fine And they said that they will give me a good job but didnrsquot tell me what kind of job it was After a month later they call me and inform me that I have been selected as an ldquoassistant thankururdquo At that point of time I had no idea that the job description was assistant butler So I asked them what kind of job it is They told me that I have to assist guests and related work like that A month later when I went to sign the contract I asked them what it was again And this time
they told me that the job was being an assistant butler And that was the first time I heard of the word too Butler So I asked them what that was They told me that butlers are people who serves the guests I googled about it and asked a friend what a butler was And this friend of mine told me that itrsquos the mod-ern day servitude Modern slavery After a lot of research I found out that but-lers are people who provides services in big households and luxury hotels After I went to resort I underwent a lot of training in the first five to six months After that I started my work I wanted to become a butler because I wanted to help other people and thatrsquos the main reason why I enrolled in the health field The only difference now is that before I used to work in a hospital and now I work at hospitality Actually at first I was an assistant butler and then I was promoted to a butler With the help of my parents and the hotel management I got a lot of support from them and I wanted to work hard gain more experi-ence and training and as someone who is new to this field I wanted to learn more and give a better service Actual-ly I wanted to be the best butler at that time too
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 23
What is a normal butler routine likeWe would start our duty at 9 in the morning if there is no arrival or depar-ture There would be arrivals or depar-tures at dawn some days around 5 in the morning or 7 There is always a start time There is no end time though we get breaks from time to time Basically a 24 hour job A 24 hour on call job I have to be at a state where I could attend to any needs of a guest at any time There are no specifics in the job If the need presents itself I have to become a wait-er a housekeeper The important part is at the end of the day you need to fulfill the needs of the guest Because we have to take care of all the responsibilities for the guest Coordinating is the only thing I have to do physically There is a direct contact between the guest and the but-ler And the butler has to coordinate for example when they go for tea notify the housekeeping to clean their room ready the tables for the guest before they go to have the breakfast and so on Guests are given a mobile phone from which they could call the butler directly
Hollywood or BollywoodHollywood I like all kind of movies and especially the action movies and also the romantic ones and historical ones too My favorite movie is The Count of Monte Cristo
Can you tell us your incident with the Arabs What ran through your mind when they asked to name anything you wantThe Arabs stayed at Niyama for a week Three people came on a chartered private jet and they stayed at the high category rooms there And I handled them They said they donrsquot care about the money and all they cared about is getting what they want done when they want it Everything So I was always on standby and at the end of the stay they told me that they really liked my service and so they would like to do something in return I told them I did not want any-thing and they asked me which island I was from I told them that there is a small island nearby D Kudahuvadhoo They asked me to take them to the island so I took them there When we went the island council welcomed them warm-ly They visited the institutions there hospitals schools pre-schools all the government institutes and asked if we needed anything and they will provide it And the amounts heads of the insti-tutions proposed were given to them If I was to be honest I actually did not want anything I have almost everything which I want so I donrsquot want more than what I have I think I am very happy with everything I have Even if someone of-fers me money the same rule will apply Actually the service which I provide to the guests is not about money or ex-pecting something in return It is just to make their holiday special and happy
What do you think is the key element to become successfulFirst you have to dream And you have to be very passionate about it Actually being passionate about it is the most important thing Without being passion-ate you cant achieve anything You can work hard but if you are not passionate you cant make things perfect You need to work hard We need to dream and be passionate
Would you consider yourself as some-one who works hard or works smartI see myself as someone who works smart I want to work like that Anyone can work hard but not everyone can work smart The important part here is that if you work smart you can save time and sometimes it becomes ineffi-cient when you work hard Our manage-ment advises the employees not to work hard Donrsquot work hard Work smart And provide the best for the guest
What are your plans for the futureI have many dreams Right now Irsquom focusing to work better I also have a dream of going for higher education And I got the opportunity for that too But the thing is the hotel which im working right now Niyama we are opening the extension part next month and we are trying to be the number one hotel in Maldives Insha Allah we will be-come the best Thatrsquos my biggest dream Working hard with the team to make our hotel the number one destination in the coming days
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How would you describe Maldives to a touristI will be describing Maldives as a par-adise as well known for This is the most peaceful place on the planet In Maldives we donrsquot have much natural resources but we have beautiful cor-al reefs beaches and beautiful islands The people here are very kind to each other and we all welcome to the guests In ancient times we always welcome the guests to our islands warmly and we always try to fulfill their needs and it becomes our pleasure to serve them Everybody will be treating a guest like a friend here A close friend or relative
Message for the readersI would advise all the youth to dream to study gain experience and serve the nation The most important thing is to respect people Especially parents Par-ents plus the elderly We need to respect each other and keep away from doing bad things Always listen to your mom and dad Love them care for them and try to fulfill their dreams because they have sacrificed a lot for you And once you are grown up it must be your re-sponsibility to make them happy and to fulfill some of their dreams too Be truthful be honest and donrsquot lie to any-one
Special thanksI would like to thank almighty Allah my parents my friends my islanders Niya-ma management team because every-one has helped me a lot and encouraged me I would also like to thank the GM of Niyama Mr Dietmar Koegerl (DiDi) and my team at Niyama Without all of their support love and care I wouldnrsquot have been able to achieve whatever I have today Especially my parents whoever I am today is because of them
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Yardayrsquos ArtNAME
Ismail Yanim Abdulla
AGE18 yrs
ARTISTBUSINESS NAMEYardayrsquos Art
WHAT TYPE OF ART DO YOU DOIllustration Abstract art canvas painting doodle sketching portrait drawing
HOW DID YOU GET INTO THE ARTS AREAMy parents used to tell me that I always loved drawing and had to buy me a lot of drawing blocks
since I drew a lot Growing up I learnt a lot by doing researches and looking it to many artistsrsquo works Their work really encourage me to do drawing and stuff
WHAT ARE YOUR INSPIRATIONSEvery creative artwork was my inspiration I always want to do better than the ones I see It is some-
thing that really kept me going
HOW MUCH ARE COMMISSIONED WORKS FORIt depends upon the size and the effort put into the work so most of the time it varies For a normal
drawing is between 150-250rf and much more complex works are above 500Rf
PLANS FOR THE FUTUREI want to be a great artist in Maldives And I want feature in worldwide art exhibition
CUSTOMIZATION POSSIBLEYes I will do my very best to make it up to the expected level
HOW TO CONTACTYou can contact me through my phone +9609697986 or through email Ismailyanim12gmailcom
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKShttpswwwfacebookcomyardayart
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Be kind toone another by Yuna
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 30
November 13 is World Kindness Day What do we really know about kind-ness We throw the word around just like the word love and soon it loses its meaning We think we are kind people but are we really Hateful has become the new cool The more you hate peo-ple the cooler you are and kindness has been taken as a sign of weakness
We treat people who are different in the most negative way possible we treat them worse than how we treat our enemies with no dignity as if they are the dust that is coating us so that if we remove them we might shine but do we not realize that our shine comes from within and by demeaning some-one elsersquos shine it doesnrsquot make us light up any brighter
A typical day in the life of a Maldivian We wake up too late run to our favou-rite place to get brunch or coffee How do we address the waiters Excuse Me are the two words we mercilessly throw around to get the attention of them and sometimes if we arenrsquot even feeling like they deserve two words itrsquos merely a flicker of the hand a syllable if we are feeling generous Where is the kindness we have to show to people who serve us Are they inferior to us If you think about it we are the inferior for we canrsquot even make our own food and we are slaves to coffee houses Yes sure thatrsquos the way the economy works but can you at least be a bit more well-man-nered
Next we run to work We bump into one or two people We blame them for run-ning into us If we bump into an expatri-ate then god save that person because we will make sure to demean and de-humanize them because obviously they are to blame For building our houses taking care of our children cleaning our streets making us food and for throwing our own waste How dare they come to this beautiful country and ruin it with their ugly faces their stupid language and their smell How dare they steal our jobs The jobs that we are too ashamed to do No I wonrsquot thank you for doing any of that but I will spit on your face because I bumped into you and because you exist you are the scum of the earth I am the mighty even though we are the same race and religion because my religion taught me that if I wear the hijab or share three pictures of duarsquos online Irsquom more pious than you and therefore I am given a free pass to publicly mock other people for their flaws
Islam is the religion of kindness We are supposed to treat people with respect with dignity no matter how they treat us because we are always to forgive others and to ask forgiveness ourselves We are taught that we are to be simple and to always appreciate the good things and to help those in need and be humble We were taught to treat people equally no matter what their religion or race or anything Where is our religion when we are shaming people Where is our religion when we are spitting or calling names at anyone who is differ-ent than us
When at work we talk about others behind their back We viber and laugh to ourselves and we never even think of how they would feel We curse away and spend too much time bullying the weaker ones We go to coffees and backbite even more We forget to say thank you once we are done We forget to open doors for others to wish them a good day or to even smile We harass a bunch of girls walking down the road we make fun of the niqabi calling her a ldquoninjardquo and then to make ourselves feel better we call ourselves moderate and we tell that those people in niqab steal or are probably a man under that
We procreate We donrsquot teach our children manners If something goes wrong we teach them to blame Blame teachers other students school the government Anyone but us Our chil-dren never learn to say thank you or please They arenrsquot shown the beauty of how a kind word could make some-onersquos day They are never taught to behave and to give without expecting We go on The life goes on By the end we are nothing but a speck of ungrate-ful dust wandering and by the time we want to say we are sorry itrsquos too late We are six feet under and our mouths can no longer utter the words we wish we could before We wanted to be kind but we waited too long
Start today to be kind to everyone you meet Start giving without expecting Smile more Be more thoughtful Love openly This world it doesnrsquot need any more guns or more arguments or more weapons It needs love Kindness Openness Togetherness Peace
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Diabetes is one of the most common conditions in the Maldives and I am pleased to note that most people are aware of it Therefore the aim of this article is to not only educate those who may not know but to clarify any doubts you may have had before and to en-hance your knowledge on the matter
Put simply Those with diabetes are people who are advised to not con-sume carbohydrate or sugar rich food because their body is unable to regu-late the level of glucose in the blood How is this caused
When sugary food are consumed and digested the level of glucose in the blood shoots up and must be brought back to normal This is done by storing the glucose in the body after converting it into another form known as glyco-gen The hormone responsible for this conversion is insulin The purpose of storing glucose is to make sure the body always has a backup supply for energy need there be a shortage of food (such as during fasting)
For people with diabetes this conver-sion is not able to happen This brings us to the two types of diabetes you may have heard of Diabetes type 1 and type 2 Some of these people do not produce insulin due to a defect in the gene that is responsible for it These people have Diabetes type 1 and since the influence is genetic this condition is mostly inherited They are also able to be diagnosed much earlier in life and need to have insulin injected into them on a regular basis However it only accounts for 10 of the diabetic cases worldwide while the rest has Diabetes type 2
People with diabetes type 2 do produce insulin but they either do not produce enough insulin or the insulin does not function The main reason identified is lack of physical activity obesity or weight gain Being overweight causes the body to release chemicals which destabilizes your metabolism which is a pathway for diabetes This means even if your parents are healthy due to bad habits in your lifestyle you could develop diabetes
In order to regulate the high levels of glucose the body tries to excrete the sugar out along with urine Therefore even if you eat enough the body feels starved as no glucose is stored so you develop a strong appetite but lose weight at the same time High levels of glucose can decrease the concen-tration of water in the blood This will cause water to move out of all cells to compensate for this so they dry up and stop functioning properly This can have severe side effects such as blurred vision confusion strokes and even comas This is why diabetes should be taken seriously
On the bright side diabetes is manage-able with changes in lifestyle However this requires you to be diagnosed as soon as possible Regular medical checkups is the safest way to ensure you are healthy and normal In addition to this reduce the risk of diabetes by proper balanced eating and regular exercising It is also important to have a healthy sleep pattern to keep you ener-gized so your metabolism is active
image doctorndtvcom doctorpulseco
DiabetesMellitus
Infirmitiesin Life
by Thihnaan
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Do you remember parents freaking out when their kid is caught smoking I do and it seems that most mothers and fathers do that
Smoking is bad both religiously and health wise Parents are right in con-demning their kids if they smoke and they have a right to do so Every parent should save their kids from any kind of harm
Unfortunately most parents do not understand or are ignorant about some other matters which should be given precedence over stopping their kids smoking or something similar For instance they wake you up for school even if by hitting but do not wake you up for Fajr prayers One has to wonder about this seriously flawed logic espe-cially since the consequences of miss-ing Fajr prayer are a thousand times more severe than skipping school
Not just the Fajr prayer but all the five daily prayers are one of the most seri-ous matters of our religion They are considered the pillar of Islam as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said ldquoThe head of the matter is Islam its pillar is prayer and its top is jihadrdquo But most of us are unable to grasp the significance of what this means Just like a build-ing cannot stand without its pillars to support it Islam cannot be established without the prayers Moreover some scholars are of the opinion that the one who neglects prayers becomes a kaafir who is beyond the fold of Islam This would mean very harsh consequences for such a person If we assume that this is correct then such a person will be treated how an apostate is to be treated in Islam Firstly he will be asked to repent and to start praying and he will be executed if he doesnrsquot Secondly he will not be buried in a
Muslim graveyard Thirdly he will be denied access to Makkah and al-Madhi-nah because disbelievers are not al-lowed entry to these two blessed cities Fourthly his marriage will be nullified and he will be divorced from his wife Fifthly no Muslim will inherit from his wealth when he dies (rather his wealth will be taken by the authorities (ie to the Muslim treasury)) nor will he inher-it from his Muslim family
But today it is among the things we have neglected most Perhaps that is because most of our minds are preoc-cupied with this world and we do not remember the afterlife at all If not why would anyone stress about their kids smoking and skipping school but does not have qualms about them missing prayers
Letrsquos let parents be for a minute and shoulder some responsibilities our-selves After all just like the parents are ordered to save themselves and their family from the Hellfire we ourselves are ordered to pray five times a day How many prayers do we pray every day Most of us do pray but hardly a day goes by without us missing a prayer or two
We work hard to get good grades and work for a better future for ourselves and our kids That is perfectly fine If by our hard work we achievemdashfor examplemdashworld peace that is going to benefit mankind perhaps for centuries But the harsh reality is that that too is going to end someday Unlike that and unlike the life of this world the Here-after is never going to end It is one the basic things of our belief Does it not make sense to work harder for that and be more careful about what harms our Hereafter more than we do now
Pri-ori-ties
by Mohamed Allam Naeem
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Another year fadesInto the tome of my dark past
Another tale to beginAnother chapter to scribble
The demon in me yearnsThe memories he wish to gain
Satisfied are you He asksThe sins you committed past year
Satisfied are you He asksThe wrath you brought past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe lsquothawabrsquo I earned past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe love I brought past year
Tell me boy He leans in closerWhat you lost past year
Tell me boy His face next to mineWhat you gained past year
A dream and a friend I lostFaith and trust in some too
A dream and a shot of confidence I gainedA ring to say I tied the knot too
by Naail
Past YearBloodwritings
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Switch to Atta FlourWhole wheat flour or most com-monly known as Atta flour is a special kind of flour which is shown to decline the rate of in-crease of blood sugar by 19 mak-ing it ideal for diabetic people
However though its time our society changed this point of view because Atta flour is not just for diabetic people With its truck load of nutritional benefits Atta flour should be preferred over normal flour any day for anybody
Letrsquos take a look at the top 7 rea-sons why you should switch to Atta flour
1 Atta flour contains some of the healthiest forms of carbs and pro-teins essential for your diet
2 It has been found that it helps to lower risk of a Developing metabolic disorders b Wheezing and asthmatic symptoms in young children c High cholesterol in blood d Breast cancer by 34 in women after menopause e Cardiovascular diseases f Alzheimerrsquos disease g Cancer
3 It helps to keep your body weight under control
4 Atta flour reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
5 Whole wheat flour is a source of insoluble fiber This fiber helps to prevent formation of any stones in your gallbladder
6 It acts as a laxative giving a solution to constipation
7 It contains vitamins that boost your immune system
by Thihnaan
image tradeindiacom
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Yummy TalksCoconut Pancakes
by Munshi
Herersquos what yoursquoll need
- Makes around 8 pancakes -
bull 1 cup (150g) self-raising flourbull 14 cup (55g) caster sugarbull 12 teaspoon bicarbonate of sodabull 1 cup (250ml) milkbull 2 tbsp coconut oilbull 2 teaspoons white vinegarbull 1 teaspoon vanilla extractbull 1 cup coconut flakesbull Coconut oil extra to greasebull Mixed berries or chopped banana and walnuts to servebull Maple syrup to servebull Vanilla yoghurt to serve (optional)
Method
1 Combine the flour sugar and bicarbonate of soda in a medium bowl Make a well in the centre Pour the milk butter vinegar and vanilla into the well and whisk until smooth
2 Heat a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat Lightly brush with coconut oil to grease Pour a frac14-cupful of batter into the pan Cook for 1-2 minutes or until bubbles rise to the surface and the base is golden brown Use a spatula to turn and cook for a further 1-2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm Repeat with remaining batter
3 Place the pancakes on serving plates Top with mixed berries (or chopped banana) and walnuts and drizzle with maple syrup Serve immediately
Until next time M
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Visit the Yummy Talks Blog atyummytalkswordpresscomfor more recipes
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Perhaps a penchant for
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Maybe looking to advertiseTo the Youth
Itching to make your
Voice heard
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Tell us a little bit about yourselfMy name is Yoosuf Thahseen Ahmed I was born in D kudahuvadhoo I have three siblings which I am the eldest of Did my Orsquolevels at the island Complet-ed my Arsquolevels at CHSE and decided to work in the health sector But I didnrsquot get chance to pursue the field so changed to tourism
How was your childhood likeI am the eldest in my family I had a sibling when I was 10 years old My parents loved me a lot when I was lit-tle they provided me everything I ever wished for We used to live in our grandfathers house until my parents managed to build a house of their own The support I get from my parents ha-venrsquot changed a bit Considering then the island has developed a lot now Developed in the sense the thought process of people and the infrastruc-ture mainly Actually Kudahavadhoo is the market hub of the area They are building an airport right now actually
What was your childhood dreamThe biggest dream as a child was to be-come the president of Maldives I saw when he visited the island or wherev-er he went there are crowds of people who came and met him and I thought it was a good way to serve the nation at that time
How did you become a butlerWhen I worked in the health sector there were no resorts near our island And at the time Niyama resort was opened some people in the executive ranks from Niyama came to interview the local people And since I saw no pro-gression in the health sector for me I went to the interview And at the inter-view there were people from the senior management team and what they did washelliphellip When I went there I did not ap-ply for a specific post So what they did was they grouped us and asked these four or five groups to stack the materials they provided to the groups up to make the tallest structure And the team I led got to make the tallest structure And since I led the team they congratulated me and said I did well At the interview they told me that they were checking skills like teamwork and whatnot They offered me whichever job I pleased And since I was new to the tourism industry I told them I have no idea which job to select So they asked me what kind of job interested me I replied saying that if I can serve guests that would be fine And they said that they will give me a good job but didnrsquot tell me what kind of job it was After a month later they call me and inform me that I have been selected as an ldquoassistant thankururdquo At that point of time I had no idea that the job description was assistant butler So I asked them what kind of job it is They told me that I have to assist guests and related work like that A month later when I went to sign the contract I asked them what it was again And this time
they told me that the job was being an assistant butler And that was the first time I heard of the word too Butler So I asked them what that was They told me that butlers are people who serves the guests I googled about it and asked a friend what a butler was And this friend of mine told me that itrsquos the mod-ern day servitude Modern slavery After a lot of research I found out that but-lers are people who provides services in big households and luxury hotels After I went to resort I underwent a lot of training in the first five to six months After that I started my work I wanted to become a butler because I wanted to help other people and thatrsquos the main reason why I enrolled in the health field The only difference now is that before I used to work in a hospital and now I work at hospitality Actually at first I was an assistant butler and then I was promoted to a butler With the help of my parents and the hotel management I got a lot of support from them and I wanted to work hard gain more experi-ence and training and as someone who is new to this field I wanted to learn more and give a better service Actual-ly I wanted to be the best butler at that time too
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What is a normal butler routine likeWe would start our duty at 9 in the morning if there is no arrival or depar-ture There would be arrivals or depar-tures at dawn some days around 5 in the morning or 7 There is always a start time There is no end time though we get breaks from time to time Basically a 24 hour job A 24 hour on call job I have to be at a state where I could attend to any needs of a guest at any time There are no specifics in the job If the need presents itself I have to become a wait-er a housekeeper The important part is at the end of the day you need to fulfill the needs of the guest Because we have to take care of all the responsibilities for the guest Coordinating is the only thing I have to do physically There is a direct contact between the guest and the but-ler And the butler has to coordinate for example when they go for tea notify the housekeeping to clean their room ready the tables for the guest before they go to have the breakfast and so on Guests are given a mobile phone from which they could call the butler directly
Hollywood or BollywoodHollywood I like all kind of movies and especially the action movies and also the romantic ones and historical ones too My favorite movie is The Count of Monte Cristo
Can you tell us your incident with the Arabs What ran through your mind when they asked to name anything you wantThe Arabs stayed at Niyama for a week Three people came on a chartered private jet and they stayed at the high category rooms there And I handled them They said they donrsquot care about the money and all they cared about is getting what they want done when they want it Everything So I was always on standby and at the end of the stay they told me that they really liked my service and so they would like to do something in return I told them I did not want any-thing and they asked me which island I was from I told them that there is a small island nearby D Kudahuvadhoo They asked me to take them to the island so I took them there When we went the island council welcomed them warm-ly They visited the institutions there hospitals schools pre-schools all the government institutes and asked if we needed anything and they will provide it And the amounts heads of the insti-tutions proposed were given to them If I was to be honest I actually did not want anything I have almost everything which I want so I donrsquot want more than what I have I think I am very happy with everything I have Even if someone of-fers me money the same rule will apply Actually the service which I provide to the guests is not about money or ex-pecting something in return It is just to make their holiday special and happy
What do you think is the key element to become successfulFirst you have to dream And you have to be very passionate about it Actually being passionate about it is the most important thing Without being passion-ate you cant achieve anything You can work hard but if you are not passionate you cant make things perfect You need to work hard We need to dream and be passionate
Would you consider yourself as some-one who works hard or works smartI see myself as someone who works smart I want to work like that Anyone can work hard but not everyone can work smart The important part here is that if you work smart you can save time and sometimes it becomes ineffi-cient when you work hard Our manage-ment advises the employees not to work hard Donrsquot work hard Work smart And provide the best for the guest
What are your plans for the futureI have many dreams Right now Irsquom focusing to work better I also have a dream of going for higher education And I got the opportunity for that too But the thing is the hotel which im working right now Niyama we are opening the extension part next month and we are trying to be the number one hotel in Maldives Insha Allah we will be-come the best Thatrsquos my biggest dream Working hard with the team to make our hotel the number one destination in the coming days
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 24
How would you describe Maldives to a touristI will be describing Maldives as a par-adise as well known for This is the most peaceful place on the planet In Maldives we donrsquot have much natural resources but we have beautiful cor-al reefs beaches and beautiful islands The people here are very kind to each other and we all welcome to the guests In ancient times we always welcome the guests to our islands warmly and we always try to fulfill their needs and it becomes our pleasure to serve them Everybody will be treating a guest like a friend here A close friend or relative
Message for the readersI would advise all the youth to dream to study gain experience and serve the nation The most important thing is to respect people Especially parents Par-ents plus the elderly We need to respect each other and keep away from doing bad things Always listen to your mom and dad Love them care for them and try to fulfill their dreams because they have sacrificed a lot for you And once you are grown up it must be your re-sponsibility to make them happy and to fulfill some of their dreams too Be truthful be honest and donrsquot lie to any-one
Special thanksI would like to thank almighty Allah my parents my friends my islanders Niya-ma management team because every-one has helped me a lot and encouraged me I would also like to thank the GM of Niyama Mr Dietmar Koegerl (DiDi) and my team at Niyama Without all of their support love and care I wouldnrsquot have been able to achieve whatever I have today Especially my parents whoever I am today is because of them
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Yardayrsquos ArtNAME
Ismail Yanim Abdulla
AGE18 yrs
ARTISTBUSINESS NAMEYardayrsquos Art
WHAT TYPE OF ART DO YOU DOIllustration Abstract art canvas painting doodle sketching portrait drawing
HOW DID YOU GET INTO THE ARTS AREAMy parents used to tell me that I always loved drawing and had to buy me a lot of drawing blocks
since I drew a lot Growing up I learnt a lot by doing researches and looking it to many artistsrsquo works Their work really encourage me to do drawing and stuff
WHAT ARE YOUR INSPIRATIONSEvery creative artwork was my inspiration I always want to do better than the ones I see It is some-
thing that really kept me going
HOW MUCH ARE COMMISSIONED WORKS FORIt depends upon the size and the effort put into the work so most of the time it varies For a normal
drawing is between 150-250rf and much more complex works are above 500Rf
PLANS FOR THE FUTUREI want to be a great artist in Maldives And I want feature in worldwide art exhibition
CUSTOMIZATION POSSIBLEYes I will do my very best to make it up to the expected level
HOW TO CONTACTYou can contact me through my phone +9609697986 or through email Ismailyanim12gmailcom
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKShttpswwwfacebookcomyardayart
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DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 29
Be kind toone another by Yuna
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 30
November 13 is World Kindness Day What do we really know about kind-ness We throw the word around just like the word love and soon it loses its meaning We think we are kind people but are we really Hateful has become the new cool The more you hate peo-ple the cooler you are and kindness has been taken as a sign of weakness
We treat people who are different in the most negative way possible we treat them worse than how we treat our enemies with no dignity as if they are the dust that is coating us so that if we remove them we might shine but do we not realize that our shine comes from within and by demeaning some-one elsersquos shine it doesnrsquot make us light up any brighter
A typical day in the life of a Maldivian We wake up too late run to our favou-rite place to get brunch or coffee How do we address the waiters Excuse Me are the two words we mercilessly throw around to get the attention of them and sometimes if we arenrsquot even feeling like they deserve two words itrsquos merely a flicker of the hand a syllable if we are feeling generous Where is the kindness we have to show to people who serve us Are they inferior to us If you think about it we are the inferior for we canrsquot even make our own food and we are slaves to coffee houses Yes sure thatrsquos the way the economy works but can you at least be a bit more well-man-nered
Next we run to work We bump into one or two people We blame them for run-ning into us If we bump into an expatri-ate then god save that person because we will make sure to demean and de-humanize them because obviously they are to blame For building our houses taking care of our children cleaning our streets making us food and for throwing our own waste How dare they come to this beautiful country and ruin it with their ugly faces their stupid language and their smell How dare they steal our jobs The jobs that we are too ashamed to do No I wonrsquot thank you for doing any of that but I will spit on your face because I bumped into you and because you exist you are the scum of the earth I am the mighty even though we are the same race and religion because my religion taught me that if I wear the hijab or share three pictures of duarsquos online Irsquom more pious than you and therefore I am given a free pass to publicly mock other people for their flaws
Islam is the religion of kindness We are supposed to treat people with respect with dignity no matter how they treat us because we are always to forgive others and to ask forgiveness ourselves We are taught that we are to be simple and to always appreciate the good things and to help those in need and be humble We were taught to treat people equally no matter what their religion or race or anything Where is our religion when we are shaming people Where is our religion when we are spitting or calling names at anyone who is differ-ent than us
When at work we talk about others behind their back We viber and laugh to ourselves and we never even think of how they would feel We curse away and spend too much time bullying the weaker ones We go to coffees and backbite even more We forget to say thank you once we are done We forget to open doors for others to wish them a good day or to even smile We harass a bunch of girls walking down the road we make fun of the niqabi calling her a ldquoninjardquo and then to make ourselves feel better we call ourselves moderate and we tell that those people in niqab steal or are probably a man under that
We procreate We donrsquot teach our children manners If something goes wrong we teach them to blame Blame teachers other students school the government Anyone but us Our chil-dren never learn to say thank you or please They arenrsquot shown the beauty of how a kind word could make some-onersquos day They are never taught to behave and to give without expecting We go on The life goes on By the end we are nothing but a speck of ungrate-ful dust wandering and by the time we want to say we are sorry itrsquos too late We are six feet under and our mouths can no longer utter the words we wish we could before We wanted to be kind but we waited too long
Start today to be kind to everyone you meet Start giving without expecting Smile more Be more thoughtful Love openly This world it doesnrsquot need any more guns or more arguments or more weapons It needs love Kindness Openness Togetherness Peace
image orgspringcom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 31
Diabetes is one of the most common conditions in the Maldives and I am pleased to note that most people are aware of it Therefore the aim of this article is to not only educate those who may not know but to clarify any doubts you may have had before and to en-hance your knowledge on the matter
Put simply Those with diabetes are people who are advised to not con-sume carbohydrate or sugar rich food because their body is unable to regu-late the level of glucose in the blood How is this caused
When sugary food are consumed and digested the level of glucose in the blood shoots up and must be brought back to normal This is done by storing the glucose in the body after converting it into another form known as glyco-gen The hormone responsible for this conversion is insulin The purpose of storing glucose is to make sure the body always has a backup supply for energy need there be a shortage of food (such as during fasting)
For people with diabetes this conver-sion is not able to happen This brings us to the two types of diabetes you may have heard of Diabetes type 1 and type 2 Some of these people do not produce insulin due to a defect in the gene that is responsible for it These people have Diabetes type 1 and since the influence is genetic this condition is mostly inherited They are also able to be diagnosed much earlier in life and need to have insulin injected into them on a regular basis However it only accounts for 10 of the diabetic cases worldwide while the rest has Diabetes type 2
People with diabetes type 2 do produce insulin but they either do not produce enough insulin or the insulin does not function The main reason identified is lack of physical activity obesity or weight gain Being overweight causes the body to release chemicals which destabilizes your metabolism which is a pathway for diabetes This means even if your parents are healthy due to bad habits in your lifestyle you could develop diabetes
In order to regulate the high levels of glucose the body tries to excrete the sugar out along with urine Therefore even if you eat enough the body feels starved as no glucose is stored so you develop a strong appetite but lose weight at the same time High levels of glucose can decrease the concen-tration of water in the blood This will cause water to move out of all cells to compensate for this so they dry up and stop functioning properly This can have severe side effects such as blurred vision confusion strokes and even comas This is why diabetes should be taken seriously
On the bright side diabetes is manage-able with changes in lifestyle However this requires you to be diagnosed as soon as possible Regular medical checkups is the safest way to ensure you are healthy and normal In addition to this reduce the risk of diabetes by proper balanced eating and regular exercising It is also important to have a healthy sleep pattern to keep you ener-gized so your metabolism is active
image doctorndtvcom doctorpulseco
DiabetesMellitus
Infirmitiesin Life
by Thihnaan
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 32image flickrcomphotosainst DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 32
Do you remember parents freaking out when their kid is caught smoking I do and it seems that most mothers and fathers do that
Smoking is bad both religiously and health wise Parents are right in con-demning their kids if they smoke and they have a right to do so Every parent should save their kids from any kind of harm
Unfortunately most parents do not understand or are ignorant about some other matters which should be given precedence over stopping their kids smoking or something similar For instance they wake you up for school even if by hitting but do not wake you up for Fajr prayers One has to wonder about this seriously flawed logic espe-cially since the consequences of miss-ing Fajr prayer are a thousand times more severe than skipping school
Not just the Fajr prayer but all the five daily prayers are one of the most seri-ous matters of our religion They are considered the pillar of Islam as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said ldquoThe head of the matter is Islam its pillar is prayer and its top is jihadrdquo But most of us are unable to grasp the significance of what this means Just like a build-ing cannot stand without its pillars to support it Islam cannot be established without the prayers Moreover some scholars are of the opinion that the one who neglects prayers becomes a kaafir who is beyond the fold of Islam This would mean very harsh consequences for such a person If we assume that this is correct then such a person will be treated how an apostate is to be treated in Islam Firstly he will be asked to repent and to start praying and he will be executed if he doesnrsquot Secondly he will not be buried in a
Muslim graveyard Thirdly he will be denied access to Makkah and al-Madhi-nah because disbelievers are not al-lowed entry to these two blessed cities Fourthly his marriage will be nullified and he will be divorced from his wife Fifthly no Muslim will inherit from his wealth when he dies (rather his wealth will be taken by the authorities (ie to the Muslim treasury)) nor will he inher-it from his Muslim family
But today it is among the things we have neglected most Perhaps that is because most of our minds are preoc-cupied with this world and we do not remember the afterlife at all If not why would anyone stress about their kids smoking and skipping school but does not have qualms about them missing prayers
Letrsquos let parents be for a minute and shoulder some responsibilities our-selves After all just like the parents are ordered to save themselves and their family from the Hellfire we ourselves are ordered to pray five times a day How many prayers do we pray every day Most of us do pray but hardly a day goes by without us missing a prayer or two
We work hard to get good grades and work for a better future for ourselves and our kids That is perfectly fine If by our hard work we achievemdashfor examplemdashworld peace that is going to benefit mankind perhaps for centuries But the harsh reality is that that too is going to end someday Unlike that and unlike the life of this world the Here-after is never going to end It is one the basic things of our belief Does it not make sense to work harder for that and be more careful about what harms our Hereafter more than we do now
Pri-ori-ties
by Mohamed Allam Naeem
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 33
Another year fadesInto the tome of my dark past
Another tale to beginAnother chapter to scribble
The demon in me yearnsThe memories he wish to gain
Satisfied are you He asksThe sins you committed past year
Satisfied are you He asksThe wrath you brought past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe lsquothawabrsquo I earned past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe love I brought past year
Tell me boy He leans in closerWhat you lost past year
Tell me boy His face next to mineWhat you gained past year
A dream and a friend I lostFaith and trust in some too
A dream and a shot of confidence I gainedA ring to say I tied the knot too
by Naail
Past YearBloodwritings
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 34
Switch to Atta FlourWhole wheat flour or most com-monly known as Atta flour is a special kind of flour which is shown to decline the rate of in-crease of blood sugar by 19 mak-ing it ideal for diabetic people
However though its time our society changed this point of view because Atta flour is not just for diabetic people With its truck load of nutritional benefits Atta flour should be preferred over normal flour any day for anybody
Letrsquos take a look at the top 7 rea-sons why you should switch to Atta flour
1 Atta flour contains some of the healthiest forms of carbs and pro-teins essential for your diet
2 It has been found that it helps to lower risk of a Developing metabolic disorders b Wheezing and asthmatic symptoms in young children c High cholesterol in blood d Breast cancer by 34 in women after menopause e Cardiovascular diseases f Alzheimerrsquos disease g Cancer
3 It helps to keep your body weight under control
4 Atta flour reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
5 Whole wheat flour is a source of insoluble fiber This fiber helps to prevent formation of any stones in your gallbladder
6 It acts as a laxative giving a solution to constipation
7 It contains vitamins that boost your immune system
by Thihnaan
image tradeindiacom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 35
Yummy TalksCoconut Pancakes
by Munshi
Herersquos what yoursquoll need
- Makes around 8 pancakes -
bull 1 cup (150g) self-raising flourbull 14 cup (55g) caster sugarbull 12 teaspoon bicarbonate of sodabull 1 cup (250ml) milkbull 2 tbsp coconut oilbull 2 teaspoons white vinegarbull 1 teaspoon vanilla extractbull 1 cup coconut flakesbull Coconut oil extra to greasebull Mixed berries or chopped banana and walnuts to servebull Maple syrup to servebull Vanilla yoghurt to serve (optional)
Method
1 Combine the flour sugar and bicarbonate of soda in a medium bowl Make a well in the centre Pour the milk butter vinegar and vanilla into the well and whisk until smooth
2 Heat a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat Lightly brush with coconut oil to grease Pour a frac14-cupful of batter into the pan Cook for 1-2 minutes or until bubbles rise to the surface and the base is golden brown Use a spatula to turn and cook for a further 1-2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm Repeat with remaining batter
3 Place the pancakes on serving plates Top with mixed berries (or chopped banana) and walnuts and drizzle with maple syrup Serve immediately
Until next time M
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 36
Visit the Yummy Talks Blog atyummytalkswordpresscomfor more recipes
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 37
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 38
DYMag is always on the lookout for expressive youth
If yoursquore interested please leave us a messagefbcomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom
Are you interested in Photography
Perhaps a penchant for
Modeling
Maybe looking to advertiseTo the Youth
Itching to make your
Voice heard
$$ $
Thank you for readingSee you in February
PHOTO BY IMY
In the meantime find us atfbcomdhiyouthmovement
twittercomDhiYouth
dhiyouthmomvementblogspotcom
youtubecomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 23
What is a normal butler routine likeWe would start our duty at 9 in the morning if there is no arrival or depar-ture There would be arrivals or depar-tures at dawn some days around 5 in the morning or 7 There is always a start time There is no end time though we get breaks from time to time Basically a 24 hour job A 24 hour on call job I have to be at a state where I could attend to any needs of a guest at any time There are no specifics in the job If the need presents itself I have to become a wait-er a housekeeper The important part is at the end of the day you need to fulfill the needs of the guest Because we have to take care of all the responsibilities for the guest Coordinating is the only thing I have to do physically There is a direct contact between the guest and the but-ler And the butler has to coordinate for example when they go for tea notify the housekeeping to clean their room ready the tables for the guest before they go to have the breakfast and so on Guests are given a mobile phone from which they could call the butler directly
Hollywood or BollywoodHollywood I like all kind of movies and especially the action movies and also the romantic ones and historical ones too My favorite movie is The Count of Monte Cristo
Can you tell us your incident with the Arabs What ran through your mind when they asked to name anything you wantThe Arabs stayed at Niyama for a week Three people came on a chartered private jet and they stayed at the high category rooms there And I handled them They said they donrsquot care about the money and all they cared about is getting what they want done when they want it Everything So I was always on standby and at the end of the stay they told me that they really liked my service and so they would like to do something in return I told them I did not want any-thing and they asked me which island I was from I told them that there is a small island nearby D Kudahuvadhoo They asked me to take them to the island so I took them there When we went the island council welcomed them warm-ly They visited the institutions there hospitals schools pre-schools all the government institutes and asked if we needed anything and they will provide it And the amounts heads of the insti-tutions proposed were given to them If I was to be honest I actually did not want anything I have almost everything which I want so I donrsquot want more than what I have I think I am very happy with everything I have Even if someone of-fers me money the same rule will apply Actually the service which I provide to the guests is not about money or ex-pecting something in return It is just to make their holiday special and happy
What do you think is the key element to become successfulFirst you have to dream And you have to be very passionate about it Actually being passionate about it is the most important thing Without being passion-ate you cant achieve anything You can work hard but if you are not passionate you cant make things perfect You need to work hard We need to dream and be passionate
Would you consider yourself as some-one who works hard or works smartI see myself as someone who works smart I want to work like that Anyone can work hard but not everyone can work smart The important part here is that if you work smart you can save time and sometimes it becomes ineffi-cient when you work hard Our manage-ment advises the employees not to work hard Donrsquot work hard Work smart And provide the best for the guest
What are your plans for the futureI have many dreams Right now Irsquom focusing to work better I also have a dream of going for higher education And I got the opportunity for that too But the thing is the hotel which im working right now Niyama we are opening the extension part next month and we are trying to be the number one hotel in Maldives Insha Allah we will be-come the best Thatrsquos my biggest dream Working hard with the team to make our hotel the number one destination in the coming days
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 24
How would you describe Maldives to a touristI will be describing Maldives as a par-adise as well known for This is the most peaceful place on the planet In Maldives we donrsquot have much natural resources but we have beautiful cor-al reefs beaches and beautiful islands The people here are very kind to each other and we all welcome to the guests In ancient times we always welcome the guests to our islands warmly and we always try to fulfill their needs and it becomes our pleasure to serve them Everybody will be treating a guest like a friend here A close friend or relative
Message for the readersI would advise all the youth to dream to study gain experience and serve the nation The most important thing is to respect people Especially parents Par-ents plus the elderly We need to respect each other and keep away from doing bad things Always listen to your mom and dad Love them care for them and try to fulfill their dreams because they have sacrificed a lot for you And once you are grown up it must be your re-sponsibility to make them happy and to fulfill some of their dreams too Be truthful be honest and donrsquot lie to any-one
Special thanksI would like to thank almighty Allah my parents my friends my islanders Niya-ma management team because every-one has helped me a lot and encouraged me I would also like to thank the GM of Niyama Mr Dietmar Koegerl (DiDi) and my team at Niyama Without all of their support love and care I wouldnrsquot have been able to achieve whatever I have today Especially my parents whoever I am today is because of them
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 25
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 26
Yardayrsquos ArtNAME
Ismail Yanim Abdulla
AGE18 yrs
ARTISTBUSINESS NAMEYardayrsquos Art
WHAT TYPE OF ART DO YOU DOIllustration Abstract art canvas painting doodle sketching portrait drawing
HOW DID YOU GET INTO THE ARTS AREAMy parents used to tell me that I always loved drawing and had to buy me a lot of drawing blocks
since I drew a lot Growing up I learnt a lot by doing researches and looking it to many artistsrsquo works Their work really encourage me to do drawing and stuff
WHAT ARE YOUR INSPIRATIONSEvery creative artwork was my inspiration I always want to do better than the ones I see It is some-
thing that really kept me going
HOW MUCH ARE COMMISSIONED WORKS FORIt depends upon the size and the effort put into the work so most of the time it varies For a normal
drawing is between 150-250rf and much more complex works are above 500Rf
PLANS FOR THE FUTUREI want to be a great artist in Maldives And I want feature in worldwide art exhibition
CUSTOMIZATION POSSIBLEYes I will do my very best to make it up to the expected level
HOW TO CONTACTYou can contact me through my phone +9609697986 or through email Ismailyanim12gmailcom
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKShttpswwwfacebookcomyardayart
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 27
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 28
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 29
Be kind toone another by Yuna
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 30
November 13 is World Kindness Day What do we really know about kind-ness We throw the word around just like the word love and soon it loses its meaning We think we are kind people but are we really Hateful has become the new cool The more you hate peo-ple the cooler you are and kindness has been taken as a sign of weakness
We treat people who are different in the most negative way possible we treat them worse than how we treat our enemies with no dignity as if they are the dust that is coating us so that if we remove them we might shine but do we not realize that our shine comes from within and by demeaning some-one elsersquos shine it doesnrsquot make us light up any brighter
A typical day in the life of a Maldivian We wake up too late run to our favou-rite place to get brunch or coffee How do we address the waiters Excuse Me are the two words we mercilessly throw around to get the attention of them and sometimes if we arenrsquot even feeling like they deserve two words itrsquos merely a flicker of the hand a syllable if we are feeling generous Where is the kindness we have to show to people who serve us Are they inferior to us If you think about it we are the inferior for we canrsquot even make our own food and we are slaves to coffee houses Yes sure thatrsquos the way the economy works but can you at least be a bit more well-man-nered
Next we run to work We bump into one or two people We blame them for run-ning into us If we bump into an expatri-ate then god save that person because we will make sure to demean and de-humanize them because obviously they are to blame For building our houses taking care of our children cleaning our streets making us food and for throwing our own waste How dare they come to this beautiful country and ruin it with their ugly faces their stupid language and their smell How dare they steal our jobs The jobs that we are too ashamed to do No I wonrsquot thank you for doing any of that but I will spit on your face because I bumped into you and because you exist you are the scum of the earth I am the mighty even though we are the same race and religion because my religion taught me that if I wear the hijab or share three pictures of duarsquos online Irsquom more pious than you and therefore I am given a free pass to publicly mock other people for their flaws
Islam is the religion of kindness We are supposed to treat people with respect with dignity no matter how they treat us because we are always to forgive others and to ask forgiveness ourselves We are taught that we are to be simple and to always appreciate the good things and to help those in need and be humble We were taught to treat people equally no matter what their religion or race or anything Where is our religion when we are shaming people Where is our religion when we are spitting or calling names at anyone who is differ-ent than us
When at work we talk about others behind their back We viber and laugh to ourselves and we never even think of how they would feel We curse away and spend too much time bullying the weaker ones We go to coffees and backbite even more We forget to say thank you once we are done We forget to open doors for others to wish them a good day or to even smile We harass a bunch of girls walking down the road we make fun of the niqabi calling her a ldquoninjardquo and then to make ourselves feel better we call ourselves moderate and we tell that those people in niqab steal or are probably a man under that
We procreate We donrsquot teach our children manners If something goes wrong we teach them to blame Blame teachers other students school the government Anyone but us Our chil-dren never learn to say thank you or please They arenrsquot shown the beauty of how a kind word could make some-onersquos day They are never taught to behave and to give without expecting We go on The life goes on By the end we are nothing but a speck of ungrate-ful dust wandering and by the time we want to say we are sorry itrsquos too late We are six feet under and our mouths can no longer utter the words we wish we could before We wanted to be kind but we waited too long
Start today to be kind to everyone you meet Start giving without expecting Smile more Be more thoughtful Love openly This world it doesnrsquot need any more guns or more arguments or more weapons It needs love Kindness Openness Togetherness Peace
image orgspringcom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 31
Diabetes is one of the most common conditions in the Maldives and I am pleased to note that most people are aware of it Therefore the aim of this article is to not only educate those who may not know but to clarify any doubts you may have had before and to en-hance your knowledge on the matter
Put simply Those with diabetes are people who are advised to not con-sume carbohydrate or sugar rich food because their body is unable to regu-late the level of glucose in the blood How is this caused
When sugary food are consumed and digested the level of glucose in the blood shoots up and must be brought back to normal This is done by storing the glucose in the body after converting it into another form known as glyco-gen The hormone responsible for this conversion is insulin The purpose of storing glucose is to make sure the body always has a backup supply for energy need there be a shortage of food (such as during fasting)
For people with diabetes this conver-sion is not able to happen This brings us to the two types of diabetes you may have heard of Diabetes type 1 and type 2 Some of these people do not produce insulin due to a defect in the gene that is responsible for it These people have Diabetes type 1 and since the influence is genetic this condition is mostly inherited They are also able to be diagnosed much earlier in life and need to have insulin injected into them on a regular basis However it only accounts for 10 of the diabetic cases worldwide while the rest has Diabetes type 2
People with diabetes type 2 do produce insulin but they either do not produce enough insulin or the insulin does not function The main reason identified is lack of physical activity obesity or weight gain Being overweight causes the body to release chemicals which destabilizes your metabolism which is a pathway for diabetes This means even if your parents are healthy due to bad habits in your lifestyle you could develop diabetes
In order to regulate the high levels of glucose the body tries to excrete the sugar out along with urine Therefore even if you eat enough the body feels starved as no glucose is stored so you develop a strong appetite but lose weight at the same time High levels of glucose can decrease the concen-tration of water in the blood This will cause water to move out of all cells to compensate for this so they dry up and stop functioning properly This can have severe side effects such as blurred vision confusion strokes and even comas This is why diabetes should be taken seriously
On the bright side diabetes is manage-able with changes in lifestyle However this requires you to be diagnosed as soon as possible Regular medical checkups is the safest way to ensure you are healthy and normal In addition to this reduce the risk of diabetes by proper balanced eating and regular exercising It is also important to have a healthy sleep pattern to keep you ener-gized so your metabolism is active
image doctorndtvcom doctorpulseco
DiabetesMellitus
Infirmitiesin Life
by Thihnaan
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 32image flickrcomphotosainst DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 32
Do you remember parents freaking out when their kid is caught smoking I do and it seems that most mothers and fathers do that
Smoking is bad both religiously and health wise Parents are right in con-demning their kids if they smoke and they have a right to do so Every parent should save their kids from any kind of harm
Unfortunately most parents do not understand or are ignorant about some other matters which should be given precedence over stopping their kids smoking or something similar For instance they wake you up for school even if by hitting but do not wake you up for Fajr prayers One has to wonder about this seriously flawed logic espe-cially since the consequences of miss-ing Fajr prayer are a thousand times more severe than skipping school
Not just the Fajr prayer but all the five daily prayers are one of the most seri-ous matters of our religion They are considered the pillar of Islam as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said ldquoThe head of the matter is Islam its pillar is prayer and its top is jihadrdquo But most of us are unable to grasp the significance of what this means Just like a build-ing cannot stand without its pillars to support it Islam cannot be established without the prayers Moreover some scholars are of the opinion that the one who neglects prayers becomes a kaafir who is beyond the fold of Islam This would mean very harsh consequences for such a person If we assume that this is correct then such a person will be treated how an apostate is to be treated in Islam Firstly he will be asked to repent and to start praying and he will be executed if he doesnrsquot Secondly he will not be buried in a
Muslim graveyard Thirdly he will be denied access to Makkah and al-Madhi-nah because disbelievers are not al-lowed entry to these two blessed cities Fourthly his marriage will be nullified and he will be divorced from his wife Fifthly no Muslim will inherit from his wealth when he dies (rather his wealth will be taken by the authorities (ie to the Muslim treasury)) nor will he inher-it from his Muslim family
But today it is among the things we have neglected most Perhaps that is because most of our minds are preoc-cupied with this world and we do not remember the afterlife at all If not why would anyone stress about their kids smoking and skipping school but does not have qualms about them missing prayers
Letrsquos let parents be for a minute and shoulder some responsibilities our-selves After all just like the parents are ordered to save themselves and their family from the Hellfire we ourselves are ordered to pray five times a day How many prayers do we pray every day Most of us do pray but hardly a day goes by without us missing a prayer or two
We work hard to get good grades and work for a better future for ourselves and our kids That is perfectly fine If by our hard work we achievemdashfor examplemdashworld peace that is going to benefit mankind perhaps for centuries But the harsh reality is that that too is going to end someday Unlike that and unlike the life of this world the Here-after is never going to end It is one the basic things of our belief Does it not make sense to work harder for that and be more careful about what harms our Hereafter more than we do now
Pri-ori-ties
by Mohamed Allam Naeem
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 33
Another year fadesInto the tome of my dark past
Another tale to beginAnother chapter to scribble
The demon in me yearnsThe memories he wish to gain
Satisfied are you He asksThe sins you committed past year
Satisfied are you He asksThe wrath you brought past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe lsquothawabrsquo I earned past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe love I brought past year
Tell me boy He leans in closerWhat you lost past year
Tell me boy His face next to mineWhat you gained past year
A dream and a friend I lostFaith and trust in some too
A dream and a shot of confidence I gainedA ring to say I tied the knot too
by Naail
Past YearBloodwritings
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 34
Switch to Atta FlourWhole wheat flour or most com-monly known as Atta flour is a special kind of flour which is shown to decline the rate of in-crease of blood sugar by 19 mak-ing it ideal for diabetic people
However though its time our society changed this point of view because Atta flour is not just for diabetic people With its truck load of nutritional benefits Atta flour should be preferred over normal flour any day for anybody
Letrsquos take a look at the top 7 rea-sons why you should switch to Atta flour
1 Atta flour contains some of the healthiest forms of carbs and pro-teins essential for your diet
2 It has been found that it helps to lower risk of a Developing metabolic disorders b Wheezing and asthmatic symptoms in young children c High cholesterol in blood d Breast cancer by 34 in women after menopause e Cardiovascular diseases f Alzheimerrsquos disease g Cancer
3 It helps to keep your body weight under control
4 Atta flour reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
5 Whole wheat flour is a source of insoluble fiber This fiber helps to prevent formation of any stones in your gallbladder
6 It acts as a laxative giving a solution to constipation
7 It contains vitamins that boost your immune system
by Thihnaan
image tradeindiacom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 35
Yummy TalksCoconut Pancakes
by Munshi
Herersquos what yoursquoll need
- Makes around 8 pancakes -
bull 1 cup (150g) self-raising flourbull 14 cup (55g) caster sugarbull 12 teaspoon bicarbonate of sodabull 1 cup (250ml) milkbull 2 tbsp coconut oilbull 2 teaspoons white vinegarbull 1 teaspoon vanilla extractbull 1 cup coconut flakesbull Coconut oil extra to greasebull Mixed berries or chopped banana and walnuts to servebull Maple syrup to servebull Vanilla yoghurt to serve (optional)
Method
1 Combine the flour sugar and bicarbonate of soda in a medium bowl Make a well in the centre Pour the milk butter vinegar and vanilla into the well and whisk until smooth
2 Heat a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat Lightly brush with coconut oil to grease Pour a frac14-cupful of batter into the pan Cook for 1-2 minutes or until bubbles rise to the surface and the base is golden brown Use a spatula to turn and cook for a further 1-2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm Repeat with remaining batter
3 Place the pancakes on serving plates Top with mixed berries (or chopped banana) and walnuts and drizzle with maple syrup Serve immediately
Until next time M
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 36
Visit the Yummy Talks Blog atyummytalkswordpresscomfor more recipes
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 37
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 38
DYMag is always on the lookout for expressive youth
If yoursquore interested please leave us a messagefbcomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom
Are you interested in Photography
Perhaps a penchant for
Modeling
Maybe looking to advertiseTo the Youth
Itching to make your
Voice heard
$$ $
Thank you for readingSee you in February
PHOTO BY IMY
In the meantime find us atfbcomdhiyouthmovement
twittercomDhiYouth
dhiyouthmomvementblogspotcom
youtubecomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 24
How would you describe Maldives to a touristI will be describing Maldives as a par-adise as well known for This is the most peaceful place on the planet In Maldives we donrsquot have much natural resources but we have beautiful cor-al reefs beaches and beautiful islands The people here are very kind to each other and we all welcome to the guests In ancient times we always welcome the guests to our islands warmly and we always try to fulfill their needs and it becomes our pleasure to serve them Everybody will be treating a guest like a friend here A close friend or relative
Message for the readersI would advise all the youth to dream to study gain experience and serve the nation The most important thing is to respect people Especially parents Par-ents plus the elderly We need to respect each other and keep away from doing bad things Always listen to your mom and dad Love them care for them and try to fulfill their dreams because they have sacrificed a lot for you And once you are grown up it must be your re-sponsibility to make them happy and to fulfill some of their dreams too Be truthful be honest and donrsquot lie to any-one
Special thanksI would like to thank almighty Allah my parents my friends my islanders Niya-ma management team because every-one has helped me a lot and encouraged me I would also like to thank the GM of Niyama Mr Dietmar Koegerl (DiDi) and my team at Niyama Without all of their support love and care I wouldnrsquot have been able to achieve whatever I have today Especially my parents whoever I am today is because of them
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 25
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 26
Yardayrsquos ArtNAME
Ismail Yanim Abdulla
AGE18 yrs
ARTISTBUSINESS NAMEYardayrsquos Art
WHAT TYPE OF ART DO YOU DOIllustration Abstract art canvas painting doodle sketching portrait drawing
HOW DID YOU GET INTO THE ARTS AREAMy parents used to tell me that I always loved drawing and had to buy me a lot of drawing blocks
since I drew a lot Growing up I learnt a lot by doing researches and looking it to many artistsrsquo works Their work really encourage me to do drawing and stuff
WHAT ARE YOUR INSPIRATIONSEvery creative artwork was my inspiration I always want to do better than the ones I see It is some-
thing that really kept me going
HOW MUCH ARE COMMISSIONED WORKS FORIt depends upon the size and the effort put into the work so most of the time it varies For a normal
drawing is between 150-250rf and much more complex works are above 500Rf
PLANS FOR THE FUTUREI want to be a great artist in Maldives And I want feature in worldwide art exhibition
CUSTOMIZATION POSSIBLEYes I will do my very best to make it up to the expected level
HOW TO CONTACTYou can contact me through my phone +9609697986 or through email Ismailyanim12gmailcom
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKShttpswwwfacebookcomyardayart
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 27
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 28
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 29
Be kind toone another by Yuna
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 30
November 13 is World Kindness Day What do we really know about kind-ness We throw the word around just like the word love and soon it loses its meaning We think we are kind people but are we really Hateful has become the new cool The more you hate peo-ple the cooler you are and kindness has been taken as a sign of weakness
We treat people who are different in the most negative way possible we treat them worse than how we treat our enemies with no dignity as if they are the dust that is coating us so that if we remove them we might shine but do we not realize that our shine comes from within and by demeaning some-one elsersquos shine it doesnrsquot make us light up any brighter
A typical day in the life of a Maldivian We wake up too late run to our favou-rite place to get brunch or coffee How do we address the waiters Excuse Me are the two words we mercilessly throw around to get the attention of them and sometimes if we arenrsquot even feeling like they deserve two words itrsquos merely a flicker of the hand a syllable if we are feeling generous Where is the kindness we have to show to people who serve us Are they inferior to us If you think about it we are the inferior for we canrsquot even make our own food and we are slaves to coffee houses Yes sure thatrsquos the way the economy works but can you at least be a bit more well-man-nered
Next we run to work We bump into one or two people We blame them for run-ning into us If we bump into an expatri-ate then god save that person because we will make sure to demean and de-humanize them because obviously they are to blame For building our houses taking care of our children cleaning our streets making us food and for throwing our own waste How dare they come to this beautiful country and ruin it with their ugly faces their stupid language and their smell How dare they steal our jobs The jobs that we are too ashamed to do No I wonrsquot thank you for doing any of that but I will spit on your face because I bumped into you and because you exist you are the scum of the earth I am the mighty even though we are the same race and religion because my religion taught me that if I wear the hijab or share three pictures of duarsquos online Irsquom more pious than you and therefore I am given a free pass to publicly mock other people for their flaws
Islam is the religion of kindness We are supposed to treat people with respect with dignity no matter how they treat us because we are always to forgive others and to ask forgiveness ourselves We are taught that we are to be simple and to always appreciate the good things and to help those in need and be humble We were taught to treat people equally no matter what their religion or race or anything Where is our religion when we are shaming people Where is our religion when we are spitting or calling names at anyone who is differ-ent than us
When at work we talk about others behind their back We viber and laugh to ourselves and we never even think of how they would feel We curse away and spend too much time bullying the weaker ones We go to coffees and backbite even more We forget to say thank you once we are done We forget to open doors for others to wish them a good day or to even smile We harass a bunch of girls walking down the road we make fun of the niqabi calling her a ldquoninjardquo and then to make ourselves feel better we call ourselves moderate and we tell that those people in niqab steal or are probably a man under that
We procreate We donrsquot teach our children manners If something goes wrong we teach them to blame Blame teachers other students school the government Anyone but us Our chil-dren never learn to say thank you or please They arenrsquot shown the beauty of how a kind word could make some-onersquos day They are never taught to behave and to give without expecting We go on The life goes on By the end we are nothing but a speck of ungrate-ful dust wandering and by the time we want to say we are sorry itrsquos too late We are six feet under and our mouths can no longer utter the words we wish we could before We wanted to be kind but we waited too long
Start today to be kind to everyone you meet Start giving without expecting Smile more Be more thoughtful Love openly This world it doesnrsquot need any more guns or more arguments or more weapons It needs love Kindness Openness Togetherness Peace
image orgspringcom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 31
Diabetes is one of the most common conditions in the Maldives and I am pleased to note that most people are aware of it Therefore the aim of this article is to not only educate those who may not know but to clarify any doubts you may have had before and to en-hance your knowledge on the matter
Put simply Those with diabetes are people who are advised to not con-sume carbohydrate or sugar rich food because their body is unable to regu-late the level of glucose in the blood How is this caused
When sugary food are consumed and digested the level of glucose in the blood shoots up and must be brought back to normal This is done by storing the glucose in the body after converting it into another form known as glyco-gen The hormone responsible for this conversion is insulin The purpose of storing glucose is to make sure the body always has a backup supply for energy need there be a shortage of food (such as during fasting)
For people with diabetes this conver-sion is not able to happen This brings us to the two types of diabetes you may have heard of Diabetes type 1 and type 2 Some of these people do not produce insulin due to a defect in the gene that is responsible for it These people have Diabetes type 1 and since the influence is genetic this condition is mostly inherited They are also able to be diagnosed much earlier in life and need to have insulin injected into them on a regular basis However it only accounts for 10 of the diabetic cases worldwide while the rest has Diabetes type 2
People with diabetes type 2 do produce insulin but they either do not produce enough insulin or the insulin does not function The main reason identified is lack of physical activity obesity or weight gain Being overweight causes the body to release chemicals which destabilizes your metabolism which is a pathway for diabetes This means even if your parents are healthy due to bad habits in your lifestyle you could develop diabetes
In order to regulate the high levels of glucose the body tries to excrete the sugar out along with urine Therefore even if you eat enough the body feels starved as no glucose is stored so you develop a strong appetite but lose weight at the same time High levels of glucose can decrease the concen-tration of water in the blood This will cause water to move out of all cells to compensate for this so they dry up and stop functioning properly This can have severe side effects such as blurred vision confusion strokes and even comas This is why diabetes should be taken seriously
On the bright side diabetes is manage-able with changes in lifestyle However this requires you to be diagnosed as soon as possible Regular medical checkups is the safest way to ensure you are healthy and normal In addition to this reduce the risk of diabetes by proper balanced eating and regular exercising It is also important to have a healthy sleep pattern to keep you ener-gized so your metabolism is active
image doctorndtvcom doctorpulseco
DiabetesMellitus
Infirmitiesin Life
by Thihnaan
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 32image flickrcomphotosainst DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 32
Do you remember parents freaking out when their kid is caught smoking I do and it seems that most mothers and fathers do that
Smoking is bad both religiously and health wise Parents are right in con-demning their kids if they smoke and they have a right to do so Every parent should save their kids from any kind of harm
Unfortunately most parents do not understand or are ignorant about some other matters which should be given precedence over stopping their kids smoking or something similar For instance they wake you up for school even if by hitting but do not wake you up for Fajr prayers One has to wonder about this seriously flawed logic espe-cially since the consequences of miss-ing Fajr prayer are a thousand times more severe than skipping school
Not just the Fajr prayer but all the five daily prayers are one of the most seri-ous matters of our religion They are considered the pillar of Islam as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said ldquoThe head of the matter is Islam its pillar is prayer and its top is jihadrdquo But most of us are unable to grasp the significance of what this means Just like a build-ing cannot stand without its pillars to support it Islam cannot be established without the prayers Moreover some scholars are of the opinion that the one who neglects prayers becomes a kaafir who is beyond the fold of Islam This would mean very harsh consequences for such a person If we assume that this is correct then such a person will be treated how an apostate is to be treated in Islam Firstly he will be asked to repent and to start praying and he will be executed if he doesnrsquot Secondly he will not be buried in a
Muslim graveyard Thirdly he will be denied access to Makkah and al-Madhi-nah because disbelievers are not al-lowed entry to these two blessed cities Fourthly his marriage will be nullified and he will be divorced from his wife Fifthly no Muslim will inherit from his wealth when he dies (rather his wealth will be taken by the authorities (ie to the Muslim treasury)) nor will he inher-it from his Muslim family
But today it is among the things we have neglected most Perhaps that is because most of our minds are preoc-cupied with this world and we do not remember the afterlife at all If not why would anyone stress about their kids smoking and skipping school but does not have qualms about them missing prayers
Letrsquos let parents be for a minute and shoulder some responsibilities our-selves After all just like the parents are ordered to save themselves and their family from the Hellfire we ourselves are ordered to pray five times a day How many prayers do we pray every day Most of us do pray but hardly a day goes by without us missing a prayer or two
We work hard to get good grades and work for a better future for ourselves and our kids That is perfectly fine If by our hard work we achievemdashfor examplemdashworld peace that is going to benefit mankind perhaps for centuries But the harsh reality is that that too is going to end someday Unlike that and unlike the life of this world the Here-after is never going to end It is one the basic things of our belief Does it not make sense to work harder for that and be more careful about what harms our Hereafter more than we do now
Pri-ori-ties
by Mohamed Allam Naeem
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 33
Another year fadesInto the tome of my dark past
Another tale to beginAnother chapter to scribble
The demon in me yearnsThe memories he wish to gain
Satisfied are you He asksThe sins you committed past year
Satisfied are you He asksThe wrath you brought past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe lsquothawabrsquo I earned past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe love I brought past year
Tell me boy He leans in closerWhat you lost past year
Tell me boy His face next to mineWhat you gained past year
A dream and a friend I lostFaith and trust in some too
A dream and a shot of confidence I gainedA ring to say I tied the knot too
by Naail
Past YearBloodwritings
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 34
Switch to Atta FlourWhole wheat flour or most com-monly known as Atta flour is a special kind of flour which is shown to decline the rate of in-crease of blood sugar by 19 mak-ing it ideal for diabetic people
However though its time our society changed this point of view because Atta flour is not just for diabetic people With its truck load of nutritional benefits Atta flour should be preferred over normal flour any day for anybody
Letrsquos take a look at the top 7 rea-sons why you should switch to Atta flour
1 Atta flour contains some of the healthiest forms of carbs and pro-teins essential for your diet
2 It has been found that it helps to lower risk of a Developing metabolic disorders b Wheezing and asthmatic symptoms in young children c High cholesterol in blood d Breast cancer by 34 in women after menopause e Cardiovascular diseases f Alzheimerrsquos disease g Cancer
3 It helps to keep your body weight under control
4 Atta flour reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
5 Whole wheat flour is a source of insoluble fiber This fiber helps to prevent formation of any stones in your gallbladder
6 It acts as a laxative giving a solution to constipation
7 It contains vitamins that boost your immune system
by Thihnaan
image tradeindiacom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 35
Yummy TalksCoconut Pancakes
by Munshi
Herersquos what yoursquoll need
- Makes around 8 pancakes -
bull 1 cup (150g) self-raising flourbull 14 cup (55g) caster sugarbull 12 teaspoon bicarbonate of sodabull 1 cup (250ml) milkbull 2 tbsp coconut oilbull 2 teaspoons white vinegarbull 1 teaspoon vanilla extractbull 1 cup coconut flakesbull Coconut oil extra to greasebull Mixed berries or chopped banana and walnuts to servebull Maple syrup to servebull Vanilla yoghurt to serve (optional)
Method
1 Combine the flour sugar and bicarbonate of soda in a medium bowl Make a well in the centre Pour the milk butter vinegar and vanilla into the well and whisk until smooth
2 Heat a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat Lightly brush with coconut oil to grease Pour a frac14-cupful of batter into the pan Cook for 1-2 minutes or until bubbles rise to the surface and the base is golden brown Use a spatula to turn and cook for a further 1-2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm Repeat with remaining batter
3 Place the pancakes on serving plates Top with mixed berries (or chopped banana) and walnuts and drizzle with maple syrup Serve immediately
Until next time M
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 36
Visit the Yummy Talks Blog atyummytalkswordpresscomfor more recipes
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 37
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 38
DYMag is always on the lookout for expressive youth
If yoursquore interested please leave us a messagefbcomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom
Are you interested in Photography
Perhaps a penchant for
Modeling
Maybe looking to advertiseTo the Youth
Itching to make your
Voice heard
$$ $
Thank you for readingSee you in February
PHOTO BY IMY
In the meantime find us atfbcomdhiyouthmovement
twittercomDhiYouth
dhiyouthmomvementblogspotcom
youtubecomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 25
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 26
Yardayrsquos ArtNAME
Ismail Yanim Abdulla
AGE18 yrs
ARTISTBUSINESS NAMEYardayrsquos Art
WHAT TYPE OF ART DO YOU DOIllustration Abstract art canvas painting doodle sketching portrait drawing
HOW DID YOU GET INTO THE ARTS AREAMy parents used to tell me that I always loved drawing and had to buy me a lot of drawing blocks
since I drew a lot Growing up I learnt a lot by doing researches and looking it to many artistsrsquo works Their work really encourage me to do drawing and stuff
WHAT ARE YOUR INSPIRATIONSEvery creative artwork was my inspiration I always want to do better than the ones I see It is some-
thing that really kept me going
HOW MUCH ARE COMMISSIONED WORKS FORIt depends upon the size and the effort put into the work so most of the time it varies For a normal
drawing is between 150-250rf and much more complex works are above 500Rf
PLANS FOR THE FUTUREI want to be a great artist in Maldives And I want feature in worldwide art exhibition
CUSTOMIZATION POSSIBLEYes I will do my very best to make it up to the expected level
HOW TO CONTACTYou can contact me through my phone +9609697986 or through email Ismailyanim12gmailcom
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKShttpswwwfacebookcomyardayart
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 27
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 28
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 29
Be kind toone another by Yuna
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 30
November 13 is World Kindness Day What do we really know about kind-ness We throw the word around just like the word love and soon it loses its meaning We think we are kind people but are we really Hateful has become the new cool The more you hate peo-ple the cooler you are and kindness has been taken as a sign of weakness
We treat people who are different in the most negative way possible we treat them worse than how we treat our enemies with no dignity as if they are the dust that is coating us so that if we remove them we might shine but do we not realize that our shine comes from within and by demeaning some-one elsersquos shine it doesnrsquot make us light up any brighter
A typical day in the life of a Maldivian We wake up too late run to our favou-rite place to get brunch or coffee How do we address the waiters Excuse Me are the two words we mercilessly throw around to get the attention of them and sometimes if we arenrsquot even feeling like they deserve two words itrsquos merely a flicker of the hand a syllable if we are feeling generous Where is the kindness we have to show to people who serve us Are they inferior to us If you think about it we are the inferior for we canrsquot even make our own food and we are slaves to coffee houses Yes sure thatrsquos the way the economy works but can you at least be a bit more well-man-nered
Next we run to work We bump into one or two people We blame them for run-ning into us If we bump into an expatri-ate then god save that person because we will make sure to demean and de-humanize them because obviously they are to blame For building our houses taking care of our children cleaning our streets making us food and for throwing our own waste How dare they come to this beautiful country and ruin it with their ugly faces their stupid language and their smell How dare they steal our jobs The jobs that we are too ashamed to do No I wonrsquot thank you for doing any of that but I will spit on your face because I bumped into you and because you exist you are the scum of the earth I am the mighty even though we are the same race and religion because my religion taught me that if I wear the hijab or share three pictures of duarsquos online Irsquom more pious than you and therefore I am given a free pass to publicly mock other people for their flaws
Islam is the religion of kindness We are supposed to treat people with respect with dignity no matter how they treat us because we are always to forgive others and to ask forgiveness ourselves We are taught that we are to be simple and to always appreciate the good things and to help those in need and be humble We were taught to treat people equally no matter what their religion or race or anything Where is our religion when we are shaming people Where is our religion when we are spitting or calling names at anyone who is differ-ent than us
When at work we talk about others behind their back We viber and laugh to ourselves and we never even think of how they would feel We curse away and spend too much time bullying the weaker ones We go to coffees and backbite even more We forget to say thank you once we are done We forget to open doors for others to wish them a good day or to even smile We harass a bunch of girls walking down the road we make fun of the niqabi calling her a ldquoninjardquo and then to make ourselves feel better we call ourselves moderate and we tell that those people in niqab steal or are probably a man under that
We procreate We donrsquot teach our children manners If something goes wrong we teach them to blame Blame teachers other students school the government Anyone but us Our chil-dren never learn to say thank you or please They arenrsquot shown the beauty of how a kind word could make some-onersquos day They are never taught to behave and to give without expecting We go on The life goes on By the end we are nothing but a speck of ungrate-ful dust wandering and by the time we want to say we are sorry itrsquos too late We are six feet under and our mouths can no longer utter the words we wish we could before We wanted to be kind but we waited too long
Start today to be kind to everyone you meet Start giving without expecting Smile more Be more thoughtful Love openly This world it doesnrsquot need any more guns or more arguments or more weapons It needs love Kindness Openness Togetherness Peace
image orgspringcom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 31
Diabetes is one of the most common conditions in the Maldives and I am pleased to note that most people are aware of it Therefore the aim of this article is to not only educate those who may not know but to clarify any doubts you may have had before and to en-hance your knowledge on the matter
Put simply Those with diabetes are people who are advised to not con-sume carbohydrate or sugar rich food because their body is unable to regu-late the level of glucose in the blood How is this caused
When sugary food are consumed and digested the level of glucose in the blood shoots up and must be brought back to normal This is done by storing the glucose in the body after converting it into another form known as glyco-gen The hormone responsible for this conversion is insulin The purpose of storing glucose is to make sure the body always has a backup supply for energy need there be a shortage of food (such as during fasting)
For people with diabetes this conver-sion is not able to happen This brings us to the two types of diabetes you may have heard of Diabetes type 1 and type 2 Some of these people do not produce insulin due to a defect in the gene that is responsible for it These people have Diabetes type 1 and since the influence is genetic this condition is mostly inherited They are also able to be diagnosed much earlier in life and need to have insulin injected into them on a regular basis However it only accounts for 10 of the diabetic cases worldwide while the rest has Diabetes type 2
People with diabetes type 2 do produce insulin but they either do not produce enough insulin or the insulin does not function The main reason identified is lack of physical activity obesity or weight gain Being overweight causes the body to release chemicals which destabilizes your metabolism which is a pathway for diabetes This means even if your parents are healthy due to bad habits in your lifestyle you could develop diabetes
In order to regulate the high levels of glucose the body tries to excrete the sugar out along with urine Therefore even if you eat enough the body feels starved as no glucose is stored so you develop a strong appetite but lose weight at the same time High levels of glucose can decrease the concen-tration of water in the blood This will cause water to move out of all cells to compensate for this so they dry up and stop functioning properly This can have severe side effects such as blurred vision confusion strokes and even comas This is why diabetes should be taken seriously
On the bright side diabetes is manage-able with changes in lifestyle However this requires you to be diagnosed as soon as possible Regular medical checkups is the safest way to ensure you are healthy and normal In addition to this reduce the risk of diabetes by proper balanced eating and regular exercising It is also important to have a healthy sleep pattern to keep you ener-gized so your metabolism is active
image doctorndtvcom doctorpulseco
DiabetesMellitus
Infirmitiesin Life
by Thihnaan
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 32image flickrcomphotosainst DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 32
Do you remember parents freaking out when their kid is caught smoking I do and it seems that most mothers and fathers do that
Smoking is bad both religiously and health wise Parents are right in con-demning their kids if they smoke and they have a right to do so Every parent should save their kids from any kind of harm
Unfortunately most parents do not understand or are ignorant about some other matters which should be given precedence over stopping their kids smoking or something similar For instance they wake you up for school even if by hitting but do not wake you up for Fajr prayers One has to wonder about this seriously flawed logic espe-cially since the consequences of miss-ing Fajr prayer are a thousand times more severe than skipping school
Not just the Fajr prayer but all the five daily prayers are one of the most seri-ous matters of our religion They are considered the pillar of Islam as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said ldquoThe head of the matter is Islam its pillar is prayer and its top is jihadrdquo But most of us are unable to grasp the significance of what this means Just like a build-ing cannot stand without its pillars to support it Islam cannot be established without the prayers Moreover some scholars are of the opinion that the one who neglects prayers becomes a kaafir who is beyond the fold of Islam This would mean very harsh consequences for such a person If we assume that this is correct then such a person will be treated how an apostate is to be treated in Islam Firstly he will be asked to repent and to start praying and he will be executed if he doesnrsquot Secondly he will not be buried in a
Muslim graveyard Thirdly he will be denied access to Makkah and al-Madhi-nah because disbelievers are not al-lowed entry to these two blessed cities Fourthly his marriage will be nullified and he will be divorced from his wife Fifthly no Muslim will inherit from his wealth when he dies (rather his wealth will be taken by the authorities (ie to the Muslim treasury)) nor will he inher-it from his Muslim family
But today it is among the things we have neglected most Perhaps that is because most of our minds are preoc-cupied with this world and we do not remember the afterlife at all If not why would anyone stress about their kids smoking and skipping school but does not have qualms about them missing prayers
Letrsquos let parents be for a minute and shoulder some responsibilities our-selves After all just like the parents are ordered to save themselves and their family from the Hellfire we ourselves are ordered to pray five times a day How many prayers do we pray every day Most of us do pray but hardly a day goes by without us missing a prayer or two
We work hard to get good grades and work for a better future for ourselves and our kids That is perfectly fine If by our hard work we achievemdashfor examplemdashworld peace that is going to benefit mankind perhaps for centuries But the harsh reality is that that too is going to end someday Unlike that and unlike the life of this world the Here-after is never going to end It is one the basic things of our belief Does it not make sense to work harder for that and be more careful about what harms our Hereafter more than we do now
Pri-ori-ties
by Mohamed Allam Naeem
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 33
Another year fadesInto the tome of my dark past
Another tale to beginAnother chapter to scribble
The demon in me yearnsThe memories he wish to gain
Satisfied are you He asksThe sins you committed past year
Satisfied are you He asksThe wrath you brought past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe lsquothawabrsquo I earned past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe love I brought past year
Tell me boy He leans in closerWhat you lost past year
Tell me boy His face next to mineWhat you gained past year
A dream and a friend I lostFaith and trust in some too
A dream and a shot of confidence I gainedA ring to say I tied the knot too
by Naail
Past YearBloodwritings
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 34
Switch to Atta FlourWhole wheat flour or most com-monly known as Atta flour is a special kind of flour which is shown to decline the rate of in-crease of blood sugar by 19 mak-ing it ideal for diabetic people
However though its time our society changed this point of view because Atta flour is not just for diabetic people With its truck load of nutritional benefits Atta flour should be preferred over normal flour any day for anybody
Letrsquos take a look at the top 7 rea-sons why you should switch to Atta flour
1 Atta flour contains some of the healthiest forms of carbs and pro-teins essential for your diet
2 It has been found that it helps to lower risk of a Developing metabolic disorders b Wheezing and asthmatic symptoms in young children c High cholesterol in blood d Breast cancer by 34 in women after menopause e Cardiovascular diseases f Alzheimerrsquos disease g Cancer
3 It helps to keep your body weight under control
4 Atta flour reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
5 Whole wheat flour is a source of insoluble fiber This fiber helps to prevent formation of any stones in your gallbladder
6 It acts as a laxative giving a solution to constipation
7 It contains vitamins that boost your immune system
by Thihnaan
image tradeindiacom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 35
Yummy TalksCoconut Pancakes
by Munshi
Herersquos what yoursquoll need
- Makes around 8 pancakes -
bull 1 cup (150g) self-raising flourbull 14 cup (55g) caster sugarbull 12 teaspoon bicarbonate of sodabull 1 cup (250ml) milkbull 2 tbsp coconut oilbull 2 teaspoons white vinegarbull 1 teaspoon vanilla extractbull 1 cup coconut flakesbull Coconut oil extra to greasebull Mixed berries or chopped banana and walnuts to servebull Maple syrup to servebull Vanilla yoghurt to serve (optional)
Method
1 Combine the flour sugar and bicarbonate of soda in a medium bowl Make a well in the centre Pour the milk butter vinegar and vanilla into the well and whisk until smooth
2 Heat a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat Lightly brush with coconut oil to grease Pour a frac14-cupful of batter into the pan Cook for 1-2 minutes or until bubbles rise to the surface and the base is golden brown Use a spatula to turn and cook for a further 1-2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm Repeat with remaining batter
3 Place the pancakes on serving plates Top with mixed berries (or chopped banana) and walnuts and drizzle with maple syrup Serve immediately
Until next time M
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 36
Visit the Yummy Talks Blog atyummytalkswordpresscomfor more recipes
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 37
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 38
DYMag is always on the lookout for expressive youth
If yoursquore interested please leave us a messagefbcomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom
Are you interested in Photography
Perhaps a penchant for
Modeling
Maybe looking to advertiseTo the Youth
Itching to make your
Voice heard
$$ $
Thank you for readingSee you in February
PHOTO BY IMY
In the meantime find us atfbcomdhiyouthmovement
twittercomDhiYouth
dhiyouthmomvementblogspotcom
youtubecomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 26
Yardayrsquos ArtNAME
Ismail Yanim Abdulla
AGE18 yrs
ARTISTBUSINESS NAMEYardayrsquos Art
WHAT TYPE OF ART DO YOU DOIllustration Abstract art canvas painting doodle sketching portrait drawing
HOW DID YOU GET INTO THE ARTS AREAMy parents used to tell me that I always loved drawing and had to buy me a lot of drawing blocks
since I drew a lot Growing up I learnt a lot by doing researches and looking it to many artistsrsquo works Their work really encourage me to do drawing and stuff
WHAT ARE YOUR INSPIRATIONSEvery creative artwork was my inspiration I always want to do better than the ones I see It is some-
thing that really kept me going
HOW MUCH ARE COMMISSIONED WORKS FORIt depends upon the size and the effort put into the work so most of the time it varies For a normal
drawing is between 150-250rf and much more complex works are above 500Rf
PLANS FOR THE FUTUREI want to be a great artist in Maldives And I want feature in worldwide art exhibition
CUSTOMIZATION POSSIBLEYes I will do my very best to make it up to the expected level
HOW TO CONTACTYou can contact me through my phone +9609697986 or through email Ismailyanim12gmailcom
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DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 27
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 28
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 29
Be kind toone another by Yuna
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 30
November 13 is World Kindness Day What do we really know about kind-ness We throw the word around just like the word love and soon it loses its meaning We think we are kind people but are we really Hateful has become the new cool The more you hate peo-ple the cooler you are and kindness has been taken as a sign of weakness
We treat people who are different in the most negative way possible we treat them worse than how we treat our enemies with no dignity as if they are the dust that is coating us so that if we remove them we might shine but do we not realize that our shine comes from within and by demeaning some-one elsersquos shine it doesnrsquot make us light up any brighter
A typical day in the life of a Maldivian We wake up too late run to our favou-rite place to get brunch or coffee How do we address the waiters Excuse Me are the two words we mercilessly throw around to get the attention of them and sometimes if we arenrsquot even feeling like they deserve two words itrsquos merely a flicker of the hand a syllable if we are feeling generous Where is the kindness we have to show to people who serve us Are they inferior to us If you think about it we are the inferior for we canrsquot even make our own food and we are slaves to coffee houses Yes sure thatrsquos the way the economy works but can you at least be a bit more well-man-nered
Next we run to work We bump into one or two people We blame them for run-ning into us If we bump into an expatri-ate then god save that person because we will make sure to demean and de-humanize them because obviously they are to blame For building our houses taking care of our children cleaning our streets making us food and for throwing our own waste How dare they come to this beautiful country and ruin it with their ugly faces their stupid language and their smell How dare they steal our jobs The jobs that we are too ashamed to do No I wonrsquot thank you for doing any of that but I will spit on your face because I bumped into you and because you exist you are the scum of the earth I am the mighty even though we are the same race and religion because my religion taught me that if I wear the hijab or share three pictures of duarsquos online Irsquom more pious than you and therefore I am given a free pass to publicly mock other people for their flaws
Islam is the religion of kindness We are supposed to treat people with respect with dignity no matter how they treat us because we are always to forgive others and to ask forgiveness ourselves We are taught that we are to be simple and to always appreciate the good things and to help those in need and be humble We were taught to treat people equally no matter what their religion or race or anything Where is our religion when we are shaming people Where is our religion when we are spitting or calling names at anyone who is differ-ent than us
When at work we talk about others behind their back We viber and laugh to ourselves and we never even think of how they would feel We curse away and spend too much time bullying the weaker ones We go to coffees and backbite even more We forget to say thank you once we are done We forget to open doors for others to wish them a good day or to even smile We harass a bunch of girls walking down the road we make fun of the niqabi calling her a ldquoninjardquo and then to make ourselves feel better we call ourselves moderate and we tell that those people in niqab steal or are probably a man under that
We procreate We donrsquot teach our children manners If something goes wrong we teach them to blame Blame teachers other students school the government Anyone but us Our chil-dren never learn to say thank you or please They arenrsquot shown the beauty of how a kind word could make some-onersquos day They are never taught to behave and to give without expecting We go on The life goes on By the end we are nothing but a speck of ungrate-ful dust wandering and by the time we want to say we are sorry itrsquos too late We are six feet under and our mouths can no longer utter the words we wish we could before We wanted to be kind but we waited too long
Start today to be kind to everyone you meet Start giving without expecting Smile more Be more thoughtful Love openly This world it doesnrsquot need any more guns or more arguments or more weapons It needs love Kindness Openness Togetherness Peace
image orgspringcom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 31
Diabetes is one of the most common conditions in the Maldives and I am pleased to note that most people are aware of it Therefore the aim of this article is to not only educate those who may not know but to clarify any doubts you may have had before and to en-hance your knowledge on the matter
Put simply Those with diabetes are people who are advised to not con-sume carbohydrate or sugar rich food because their body is unable to regu-late the level of glucose in the blood How is this caused
When sugary food are consumed and digested the level of glucose in the blood shoots up and must be brought back to normal This is done by storing the glucose in the body after converting it into another form known as glyco-gen The hormone responsible for this conversion is insulin The purpose of storing glucose is to make sure the body always has a backup supply for energy need there be a shortage of food (such as during fasting)
For people with diabetes this conver-sion is not able to happen This brings us to the two types of diabetes you may have heard of Diabetes type 1 and type 2 Some of these people do not produce insulin due to a defect in the gene that is responsible for it These people have Diabetes type 1 and since the influence is genetic this condition is mostly inherited They are also able to be diagnosed much earlier in life and need to have insulin injected into them on a regular basis However it only accounts for 10 of the diabetic cases worldwide while the rest has Diabetes type 2
People with diabetes type 2 do produce insulin but they either do not produce enough insulin or the insulin does not function The main reason identified is lack of physical activity obesity or weight gain Being overweight causes the body to release chemicals which destabilizes your metabolism which is a pathway for diabetes This means even if your parents are healthy due to bad habits in your lifestyle you could develop diabetes
In order to regulate the high levels of glucose the body tries to excrete the sugar out along with urine Therefore even if you eat enough the body feels starved as no glucose is stored so you develop a strong appetite but lose weight at the same time High levels of glucose can decrease the concen-tration of water in the blood This will cause water to move out of all cells to compensate for this so they dry up and stop functioning properly This can have severe side effects such as blurred vision confusion strokes and even comas This is why diabetes should be taken seriously
On the bright side diabetes is manage-able with changes in lifestyle However this requires you to be diagnosed as soon as possible Regular medical checkups is the safest way to ensure you are healthy and normal In addition to this reduce the risk of diabetes by proper balanced eating and regular exercising It is also important to have a healthy sleep pattern to keep you ener-gized so your metabolism is active
image doctorndtvcom doctorpulseco
DiabetesMellitus
Infirmitiesin Life
by Thihnaan
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 32image flickrcomphotosainst DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 32
Do you remember parents freaking out when their kid is caught smoking I do and it seems that most mothers and fathers do that
Smoking is bad both religiously and health wise Parents are right in con-demning their kids if they smoke and they have a right to do so Every parent should save their kids from any kind of harm
Unfortunately most parents do not understand or are ignorant about some other matters which should be given precedence over stopping their kids smoking or something similar For instance they wake you up for school even if by hitting but do not wake you up for Fajr prayers One has to wonder about this seriously flawed logic espe-cially since the consequences of miss-ing Fajr prayer are a thousand times more severe than skipping school
Not just the Fajr prayer but all the five daily prayers are one of the most seri-ous matters of our religion They are considered the pillar of Islam as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said ldquoThe head of the matter is Islam its pillar is prayer and its top is jihadrdquo But most of us are unable to grasp the significance of what this means Just like a build-ing cannot stand without its pillars to support it Islam cannot be established without the prayers Moreover some scholars are of the opinion that the one who neglects prayers becomes a kaafir who is beyond the fold of Islam This would mean very harsh consequences for such a person If we assume that this is correct then such a person will be treated how an apostate is to be treated in Islam Firstly he will be asked to repent and to start praying and he will be executed if he doesnrsquot Secondly he will not be buried in a
Muslim graveyard Thirdly he will be denied access to Makkah and al-Madhi-nah because disbelievers are not al-lowed entry to these two blessed cities Fourthly his marriage will be nullified and he will be divorced from his wife Fifthly no Muslim will inherit from his wealth when he dies (rather his wealth will be taken by the authorities (ie to the Muslim treasury)) nor will he inher-it from his Muslim family
But today it is among the things we have neglected most Perhaps that is because most of our minds are preoc-cupied with this world and we do not remember the afterlife at all If not why would anyone stress about their kids smoking and skipping school but does not have qualms about them missing prayers
Letrsquos let parents be for a minute and shoulder some responsibilities our-selves After all just like the parents are ordered to save themselves and their family from the Hellfire we ourselves are ordered to pray five times a day How many prayers do we pray every day Most of us do pray but hardly a day goes by without us missing a prayer or two
We work hard to get good grades and work for a better future for ourselves and our kids That is perfectly fine If by our hard work we achievemdashfor examplemdashworld peace that is going to benefit mankind perhaps for centuries But the harsh reality is that that too is going to end someday Unlike that and unlike the life of this world the Here-after is never going to end It is one the basic things of our belief Does it not make sense to work harder for that and be more careful about what harms our Hereafter more than we do now
Pri-ori-ties
by Mohamed Allam Naeem
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 33
Another year fadesInto the tome of my dark past
Another tale to beginAnother chapter to scribble
The demon in me yearnsThe memories he wish to gain
Satisfied are you He asksThe sins you committed past year
Satisfied are you He asksThe wrath you brought past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe lsquothawabrsquo I earned past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe love I brought past year
Tell me boy He leans in closerWhat you lost past year
Tell me boy His face next to mineWhat you gained past year
A dream and a friend I lostFaith and trust in some too
A dream and a shot of confidence I gainedA ring to say I tied the knot too
by Naail
Past YearBloodwritings
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 34
Switch to Atta FlourWhole wheat flour or most com-monly known as Atta flour is a special kind of flour which is shown to decline the rate of in-crease of blood sugar by 19 mak-ing it ideal for diabetic people
However though its time our society changed this point of view because Atta flour is not just for diabetic people With its truck load of nutritional benefits Atta flour should be preferred over normal flour any day for anybody
Letrsquos take a look at the top 7 rea-sons why you should switch to Atta flour
1 Atta flour contains some of the healthiest forms of carbs and pro-teins essential for your diet
2 It has been found that it helps to lower risk of a Developing metabolic disorders b Wheezing and asthmatic symptoms in young children c High cholesterol in blood d Breast cancer by 34 in women after menopause e Cardiovascular diseases f Alzheimerrsquos disease g Cancer
3 It helps to keep your body weight under control
4 Atta flour reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
5 Whole wheat flour is a source of insoluble fiber This fiber helps to prevent formation of any stones in your gallbladder
6 It acts as a laxative giving a solution to constipation
7 It contains vitamins that boost your immune system
by Thihnaan
image tradeindiacom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 35
Yummy TalksCoconut Pancakes
by Munshi
Herersquos what yoursquoll need
- Makes around 8 pancakes -
bull 1 cup (150g) self-raising flourbull 14 cup (55g) caster sugarbull 12 teaspoon bicarbonate of sodabull 1 cup (250ml) milkbull 2 tbsp coconut oilbull 2 teaspoons white vinegarbull 1 teaspoon vanilla extractbull 1 cup coconut flakesbull Coconut oil extra to greasebull Mixed berries or chopped banana and walnuts to servebull Maple syrup to servebull Vanilla yoghurt to serve (optional)
Method
1 Combine the flour sugar and bicarbonate of soda in a medium bowl Make a well in the centre Pour the milk butter vinegar and vanilla into the well and whisk until smooth
2 Heat a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat Lightly brush with coconut oil to grease Pour a frac14-cupful of batter into the pan Cook for 1-2 minutes or until bubbles rise to the surface and the base is golden brown Use a spatula to turn and cook for a further 1-2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm Repeat with remaining batter
3 Place the pancakes on serving plates Top with mixed berries (or chopped banana) and walnuts and drizzle with maple syrup Serve immediately
Until next time M
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 36
Visit the Yummy Talks Blog atyummytalkswordpresscomfor more recipes
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 37
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 38
DYMag is always on the lookout for expressive youth
If yoursquore interested please leave us a messagefbcomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom
Are you interested in Photography
Perhaps a penchant for
Modeling
Maybe looking to advertiseTo the Youth
Itching to make your
Voice heard
$$ $
Thank you for readingSee you in February
PHOTO BY IMY
In the meantime find us atfbcomdhiyouthmovement
twittercomDhiYouth
dhiyouthmomvementblogspotcom
youtubecomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 27
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 28
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 29
Be kind toone another by Yuna
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 30
November 13 is World Kindness Day What do we really know about kind-ness We throw the word around just like the word love and soon it loses its meaning We think we are kind people but are we really Hateful has become the new cool The more you hate peo-ple the cooler you are and kindness has been taken as a sign of weakness
We treat people who are different in the most negative way possible we treat them worse than how we treat our enemies with no dignity as if they are the dust that is coating us so that if we remove them we might shine but do we not realize that our shine comes from within and by demeaning some-one elsersquos shine it doesnrsquot make us light up any brighter
A typical day in the life of a Maldivian We wake up too late run to our favou-rite place to get brunch or coffee How do we address the waiters Excuse Me are the two words we mercilessly throw around to get the attention of them and sometimes if we arenrsquot even feeling like they deserve two words itrsquos merely a flicker of the hand a syllable if we are feeling generous Where is the kindness we have to show to people who serve us Are they inferior to us If you think about it we are the inferior for we canrsquot even make our own food and we are slaves to coffee houses Yes sure thatrsquos the way the economy works but can you at least be a bit more well-man-nered
Next we run to work We bump into one or two people We blame them for run-ning into us If we bump into an expatri-ate then god save that person because we will make sure to demean and de-humanize them because obviously they are to blame For building our houses taking care of our children cleaning our streets making us food and for throwing our own waste How dare they come to this beautiful country and ruin it with their ugly faces their stupid language and their smell How dare they steal our jobs The jobs that we are too ashamed to do No I wonrsquot thank you for doing any of that but I will spit on your face because I bumped into you and because you exist you are the scum of the earth I am the mighty even though we are the same race and religion because my religion taught me that if I wear the hijab or share three pictures of duarsquos online Irsquom more pious than you and therefore I am given a free pass to publicly mock other people for their flaws
Islam is the religion of kindness We are supposed to treat people with respect with dignity no matter how they treat us because we are always to forgive others and to ask forgiveness ourselves We are taught that we are to be simple and to always appreciate the good things and to help those in need and be humble We were taught to treat people equally no matter what their religion or race or anything Where is our religion when we are shaming people Where is our religion when we are spitting or calling names at anyone who is differ-ent than us
When at work we talk about others behind their back We viber and laugh to ourselves and we never even think of how they would feel We curse away and spend too much time bullying the weaker ones We go to coffees and backbite even more We forget to say thank you once we are done We forget to open doors for others to wish them a good day or to even smile We harass a bunch of girls walking down the road we make fun of the niqabi calling her a ldquoninjardquo and then to make ourselves feel better we call ourselves moderate and we tell that those people in niqab steal or are probably a man under that
We procreate We donrsquot teach our children manners If something goes wrong we teach them to blame Blame teachers other students school the government Anyone but us Our chil-dren never learn to say thank you or please They arenrsquot shown the beauty of how a kind word could make some-onersquos day They are never taught to behave and to give without expecting We go on The life goes on By the end we are nothing but a speck of ungrate-ful dust wandering and by the time we want to say we are sorry itrsquos too late We are six feet under and our mouths can no longer utter the words we wish we could before We wanted to be kind but we waited too long
Start today to be kind to everyone you meet Start giving without expecting Smile more Be more thoughtful Love openly This world it doesnrsquot need any more guns or more arguments or more weapons It needs love Kindness Openness Togetherness Peace
image orgspringcom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 31
Diabetes is one of the most common conditions in the Maldives and I am pleased to note that most people are aware of it Therefore the aim of this article is to not only educate those who may not know but to clarify any doubts you may have had before and to en-hance your knowledge on the matter
Put simply Those with diabetes are people who are advised to not con-sume carbohydrate or sugar rich food because their body is unable to regu-late the level of glucose in the blood How is this caused
When sugary food are consumed and digested the level of glucose in the blood shoots up and must be brought back to normal This is done by storing the glucose in the body after converting it into another form known as glyco-gen The hormone responsible for this conversion is insulin The purpose of storing glucose is to make sure the body always has a backup supply for energy need there be a shortage of food (such as during fasting)
For people with diabetes this conver-sion is not able to happen This brings us to the two types of diabetes you may have heard of Diabetes type 1 and type 2 Some of these people do not produce insulin due to a defect in the gene that is responsible for it These people have Diabetes type 1 and since the influence is genetic this condition is mostly inherited They are also able to be diagnosed much earlier in life and need to have insulin injected into them on a regular basis However it only accounts for 10 of the diabetic cases worldwide while the rest has Diabetes type 2
People with diabetes type 2 do produce insulin but they either do not produce enough insulin or the insulin does not function The main reason identified is lack of physical activity obesity or weight gain Being overweight causes the body to release chemicals which destabilizes your metabolism which is a pathway for diabetes This means even if your parents are healthy due to bad habits in your lifestyle you could develop diabetes
In order to regulate the high levels of glucose the body tries to excrete the sugar out along with urine Therefore even if you eat enough the body feels starved as no glucose is stored so you develop a strong appetite but lose weight at the same time High levels of glucose can decrease the concen-tration of water in the blood This will cause water to move out of all cells to compensate for this so they dry up and stop functioning properly This can have severe side effects such as blurred vision confusion strokes and even comas This is why diabetes should be taken seriously
On the bright side diabetes is manage-able with changes in lifestyle However this requires you to be diagnosed as soon as possible Regular medical checkups is the safest way to ensure you are healthy and normal In addition to this reduce the risk of diabetes by proper balanced eating and regular exercising It is also important to have a healthy sleep pattern to keep you ener-gized so your metabolism is active
image doctorndtvcom doctorpulseco
DiabetesMellitus
Infirmitiesin Life
by Thihnaan
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 32image flickrcomphotosainst DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 32
Do you remember parents freaking out when their kid is caught smoking I do and it seems that most mothers and fathers do that
Smoking is bad both religiously and health wise Parents are right in con-demning their kids if they smoke and they have a right to do so Every parent should save their kids from any kind of harm
Unfortunately most parents do not understand or are ignorant about some other matters which should be given precedence over stopping their kids smoking or something similar For instance they wake you up for school even if by hitting but do not wake you up for Fajr prayers One has to wonder about this seriously flawed logic espe-cially since the consequences of miss-ing Fajr prayer are a thousand times more severe than skipping school
Not just the Fajr prayer but all the five daily prayers are one of the most seri-ous matters of our religion They are considered the pillar of Islam as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said ldquoThe head of the matter is Islam its pillar is prayer and its top is jihadrdquo But most of us are unable to grasp the significance of what this means Just like a build-ing cannot stand without its pillars to support it Islam cannot be established without the prayers Moreover some scholars are of the opinion that the one who neglects prayers becomes a kaafir who is beyond the fold of Islam This would mean very harsh consequences for such a person If we assume that this is correct then such a person will be treated how an apostate is to be treated in Islam Firstly he will be asked to repent and to start praying and he will be executed if he doesnrsquot Secondly he will not be buried in a
Muslim graveyard Thirdly he will be denied access to Makkah and al-Madhi-nah because disbelievers are not al-lowed entry to these two blessed cities Fourthly his marriage will be nullified and he will be divorced from his wife Fifthly no Muslim will inherit from his wealth when he dies (rather his wealth will be taken by the authorities (ie to the Muslim treasury)) nor will he inher-it from his Muslim family
But today it is among the things we have neglected most Perhaps that is because most of our minds are preoc-cupied with this world and we do not remember the afterlife at all If not why would anyone stress about their kids smoking and skipping school but does not have qualms about them missing prayers
Letrsquos let parents be for a minute and shoulder some responsibilities our-selves After all just like the parents are ordered to save themselves and their family from the Hellfire we ourselves are ordered to pray five times a day How many prayers do we pray every day Most of us do pray but hardly a day goes by without us missing a prayer or two
We work hard to get good grades and work for a better future for ourselves and our kids That is perfectly fine If by our hard work we achievemdashfor examplemdashworld peace that is going to benefit mankind perhaps for centuries But the harsh reality is that that too is going to end someday Unlike that and unlike the life of this world the Here-after is never going to end It is one the basic things of our belief Does it not make sense to work harder for that and be more careful about what harms our Hereafter more than we do now
Pri-ori-ties
by Mohamed Allam Naeem
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 33
Another year fadesInto the tome of my dark past
Another tale to beginAnother chapter to scribble
The demon in me yearnsThe memories he wish to gain
Satisfied are you He asksThe sins you committed past year
Satisfied are you He asksThe wrath you brought past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe lsquothawabrsquo I earned past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe love I brought past year
Tell me boy He leans in closerWhat you lost past year
Tell me boy His face next to mineWhat you gained past year
A dream and a friend I lostFaith and trust in some too
A dream and a shot of confidence I gainedA ring to say I tied the knot too
by Naail
Past YearBloodwritings
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 34
Switch to Atta FlourWhole wheat flour or most com-monly known as Atta flour is a special kind of flour which is shown to decline the rate of in-crease of blood sugar by 19 mak-ing it ideal for diabetic people
However though its time our society changed this point of view because Atta flour is not just for diabetic people With its truck load of nutritional benefits Atta flour should be preferred over normal flour any day for anybody
Letrsquos take a look at the top 7 rea-sons why you should switch to Atta flour
1 Atta flour contains some of the healthiest forms of carbs and pro-teins essential for your diet
2 It has been found that it helps to lower risk of a Developing metabolic disorders b Wheezing and asthmatic symptoms in young children c High cholesterol in blood d Breast cancer by 34 in women after menopause e Cardiovascular diseases f Alzheimerrsquos disease g Cancer
3 It helps to keep your body weight under control
4 Atta flour reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
5 Whole wheat flour is a source of insoluble fiber This fiber helps to prevent formation of any stones in your gallbladder
6 It acts as a laxative giving a solution to constipation
7 It contains vitamins that boost your immune system
by Thihnaan
image tradeindiacom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 35
Yummy TalksCoconut Pancakes
by Munshi
Herersquos what yoursquoll need
- Makes around 8 pancakes -
bull 1 cup (150g) self-raising flourbull 14 cup (55g) caster sugarbull 12 teaspoon bicarbonate of sodabull 1 cup (250ml) milkbull 2 tbsp coconut oilbull 2 teaspoons white vinegarbull 1 teaspoon vanilla extractbull 1 cup coconut flakesbull Coconut oil extra to greasebull Mixed berries or chopped banana and walnuts to servebull Maple syrup to servebull Vanilla yoghurt to serve (optional)
Method
1 Combine the flour sugar and bicarbonate of soda in a medium bowl Make a well in the centre Pour the milk butter vinegar and vanilla into the well and whisk until smooth
2 Heat a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat Lightly brush with coconut oil to grease Pour a frac14-cupful of batter into the pan Cook for 1-2 minutes or until bubbles rise to the surface and the base is golden brown Use a spatula to turn and cook for a further 1-2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm Repeat with remaining batter
3 Place the pancakes on serving plates Top with mixed berries (or chopped banana) and walnuts and drizzle with maple syrup Serve immediately
Until next time M
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 36
Visit the Yummy Talks Blog atyummytalkswordpresscomfor more recipes
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 37
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 38
DYMag is always on the lookout for expressive youth
If yoursquore interested please leave us a messagefbcomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom
Are you interested in Photography
Perhaps a penchant for
Modeling
Maybe looking to advertiseTo the Youth
Itching to make your
Voice heard
$$ $
Thank you for readingSee you in February
PHOTO BY IMY
In the meantime find us atfbcomdhiyouthmovement
twittercomDhiYouth
dhiyouthmomvementblogspotcom
youtubecomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 28
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 29
Be kind toone another by Yuna
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 30
November 13 is World Kindness Day What do we really know about kind-ness We throw the word around just like the word love and soon it loses its meaning We think we are kind people but are we really Hateful has become the new cool The more you hate peo-ple the cooler you are and kindness has been taken as a sign of weakness
We treat people who are different in the most negative way possible we treat them worse than how we treat our enemies with no dignity as if they are the dust that is coating us so that if we remove them we might shine but do we not realize that our shine comes from within and by demeaning some-one elsersquos shine it doesnrsquot make us light up any brighter
A typical day in the life of a Maldivian We wake up too late run to our favou-rite place to get brunch or coffee How do we address the waiters Excuse Me are the two words we mercilessly throw around to get the attention of them and sometimes if we arenrsquot even feeling like they deserve two words itrsquos merely a flicker of the hand a syllable if we are feeling generous Where is the kindness we have to show to people who serve us Are they inferior to us If you think about it we are the inferior for we canrsquot even make our own food and we are slaves to coffee houses Yes sure thatrsquos the way the economy works but can you at least be a bit more well-man-nered
Next we run to work We bump into one or two people We blame them for run-ning into us If we bump into an expatri-ate then god save that person because we will make sure to demean and de-humanize them because obviously they are to blame For building our houses taking care of our children cleaning our streets making us food and for throwing our own waste How dare they come to this beautiful country and ruin it with their ugly faces their stupid language and their smell How dare they steal our jobs The jobs that we are too ashamed to do No I wonrsquot thank you for doing any of that but I will spit on your face because I bumped into you and because you exist you are the scum of the earth I am the mighty even though we are the same race and religion because my religion taught me that if I wear the hijab or share three pictures of duarsquos online Irsquom more pious than you and therefore I am given a free pass to publicly mock other people for their flaws
Islam is the religion of kindness We are supposed to treat people with respect with dignity no matter how they treat us because we are always to forgive others and to ask forgiveness ourselves We are taught that we are to be simple and to always appreciate the good things and to help those in need and be humble We were taught to treat people equally no matter what their religion or race or anything Where is our religion when we are shaming people Where is our religion when we are spitting or calling names at anyone who is differ-ent than us
When at work we talk about others behind their back We viber and laugh to ourselves and we never even think of how they would feel We curse away and spend too much time bullying the weaker ones We go to coffees and backbite even more We forget to say thank you once we are done We forget to open doors for others to wish them a good day or to even smile We harass a bunch of girls walking down the road we make fun of the niqabi calling her a ldquoninjardquo and then to make ourselves feel better we call ourselves moderate and we tell that those people in niqab steal or are probably a man under that
We procreate We donrsquot teach our children manners If something goes wrong we teach them to blame Blame teachers other students school the government Anyone but us Our chil-dren never learn to say thank you or please They arenrsquot shown the beauty of how a kind word could make some-onersquos day They are never taught to behave and to give without expecting We go on The life goes on By the end we are nothing but a speck of ungrate-ful dust wandering and by the time we want to say we are sorry itrsquos too late We are six feet under and our mouths can no longer utter the words we wish we could before We wanted to be kind but we waited too long
Start today to be kind to everyone you meet Start giving without expecting Smile more Be more thoughtful Love openly This world it doesnrsquot need any more guns or more arguments or more weapons It needs love Kindness Openness Togetherness Peace
image orgspringcom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 31
Diabetes is one of the most common conditions in the Maldives and I am pleased to note that most people are aware of it Therefore the aim of this article is to not only educate those who may not know but to clarify any doubts you may have had before and to en-hance your knowledge on the matter
Put simply Those with diabetes are people who are advised to not con-sume carbohydrate or sugar rich food because their body is unable to regu-late the level of glucose in the blood How is this caused
When sugary food are consumed and digested the level of glucose in the blood shoots up and must be brought back to normal This is done by storing the glucose in the body after converting it into another form known as glyco-gen The hormone responsible for this conversion is insulin The purpose of storing glucose is to make sure the body always has a backup supply for energy need there be a shortage of food (such as during fasting)
For people with diabetes this conver-sion is not able to happen This brings us to the two types of diabetes you may have heard of Diabetes type 1 and type 2 Some of these people do not produce insulin due to a defect in the gene that is responsible for it These people have Diabetes type 1 and since the influence is genetic this condition is mostly inherited They are also able to be diagnosed much earlier in life and need to have insulin injected into them on a regular basis However it only accounts for 10 of the diabetic cases worldwide while the rest has Diabetes type 2
People with diabetes type 2 do produce insulin but they either do not produce enough insulin or the insulin does not function The main reason identified is lack of physical activity obesity or weight gain Being overweight causes the body to release chemicals which destabilizes your metabolism which is a pathway for diabetes This means even if your parents are healthy due to bad habits in your lifestyle you could develop diabetes
In order to regulate the high levels of glucose the body tries to excrete the sugar out along with urine Therefore even if you eat enough the body feels starved as no glucose is stored so you develop a strong appetite but lose weight at the same time High levels of glucose can decrease the concen-tration of water in the blood This will cause water to move out of all cells to compensate for this so they dry up and stop functioning properly This can have severe side effects such as blurred vision confusion strokes and even comas This is why diabetes should be taken seriously
On the bright side diabetes is manage-able with changes in lifestyle However this requires you to be diagnosed as soon as possible Regular medical checkups is the safest way to ensure you are healthy and normal In addition to this reduce the risk of diabetes by proper balanced eating and regular exercising It is also important to have a healthy sleep pattern to keep you ener-gized so your metabolism is active
image doctorndtvcom doctorpulseco
DiabetesMellitus
Infirmitiesin Life
by Thihnaan
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 32image flickrcomphotosainst DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 32
Do you remember parents freaking out when their kid is caught smoking I do and it seems that most mothers and fathers do that
Smoking is bad both religiously and health wise Parents are right in con-demning their kids if they smoke and they have a right to do so Every parent should save their kids from any kind of harm
Unfortunately most parents do not understand or are ignorant about some other matters which should be given precedence over stopping their kids smoking or something similar For instance they wake you up for school even if by hitting but do not wake you up for Fajr prayers One has to wonder about this seriously flawed logic espe-cially since the consequences of miss-ing Fajr prayer are a thousand times more severe than skipping school
Not just the Fajr prayer but all the five daily prayers are one of the most seri-ous matters of our religion They are considered the pillar of Islam as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said ldquoThe head of the matter is Islam its pillar is prayer and its top is jihadrdquo But most of us are unable to grasp the significance of what this means Just like a build-ing cannot stand without its pillars to support it Islam cannot be established without the prayers Moreover some scholars are of the opinion that the one who neglects prayers becomes a kaafir who is beyond the fold of Islam This would mean very harsh consequences for such a person If we assume that this is correct then such a person will be treated how an apostate is to be treated in Islam Firstly he will be asked to repent and to start praying and he will be executed if he doesnrsquot Secondly he will not be buried in a
Muslim graveyard Thirdly he will be denied access to Makkah and al-Madhi-nah because disbelievers are not al-lowed entry to these two blessed cities Fourthly his marriage will be nullified and he will be divorced from his wife Fifthly no Muslim will inherit from his wealth when he dies (rather his wealth will be taken by the authorities (ie to the Muslim treasury)) nor will he inher-it from his Muslim family
But today it is among the things we have neglected most Perhaps that is because most of our minds are preoc-cupied with this world and we do not remember the afterlife at all If not why would anyone stress about their kids smoking and skipping school but does not have qualms about them missing prayers
Letrsquos let parents be for a minute and shoulder some responsibilities our-selves After all just like the parents are ordered to save themselves and their family from the Hellfire we ourselves are ordered to pray five times a day How many prayers do we pray every day Most of us do pray but hardly a day goes by without us missing a prayer or two
We work hard to get good grades and work for a better future for ourselves and our kids That is perfectly fine If by our hard work we achievemdashfor examplemdashworld peace that is going to benefit mankind perhaps for centuries But the harsh reality is that that too is going to end someday Unlike that and unlike the life of this world the Here-after is never going to end It is one the basic things of our belief Does it not make sense to work harder for that and be more careful about what harms our Hereafter more than we do now
Pri-ori-ties
by Mohamed Allam Naeem
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 33
Another year fadesInto the tome of my dark past
Another tale to beginAnother chapter to scribble
The demon in me yearnsThe memories he wish to gain
Satisfied are you He asksThe sins you committed past year
Satisfied are you He asksThe wrath you brought past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe lsquothawabrsquo I earned past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe love I brought past year
Tell me boy He leans in closerWhat you lost past year
Tell me boy His face next to mineWhat you gained past year
A dream and a friend I lostFaith and trust in some too
A dream and a shot of confidence I gainedA ring to say I tied the knot too
by Naail
Past YearBloodwritings
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 34
Switch to Atta FlourWhole wheat flour or most com-monly known as Atta flour is a special kind of flour which is shown to decline the rate of in-crease of blood sugar by 19 mak-ing it ideal for diabetic people
However though its time our society changed this point of view because Atta flour is not just for diabetic people With its truck load of nutritional benefits Atta flour should be preferred over normal flour any day for anybody
Letrsquos take a look at the top 7 rea-sons why you should switch to Atta flour
1 Atta flour contains some of the healthiest forms of carbs and pro-teins essential for your diet
2 It has been found that it helps to lower risk of a Developing metabolic disorders b Wheezing and asthmatic symptoms in young children c High cholesterol in blood d Breast cancer by 34 in women after menopause e Cardiovascular diseases f Alzheimerrsquos disease g Cancer
3 It helps to keep your body weight under control
4 Atta flour reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
5 Whole wheat flour is a source of insoluble fiber This fiber helps to prevent formation of any stones in your gallbladder
6 It acts as a laxative giving a solution to constipation
7 It contains vitamins that boost your immune system
by Thihnaan
image tradeindiacom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 35
Yummy TalksCoconut Pancakes
by Munshi
Herersquos what yoursquoll need
- Makes around 8 pancakes -
bull 1 cup (150g) self-raising flourbull 14 cup (55g) caster sugarbull 12 teaspoon bicarbonate of sodabull 1 cup (250ml) milkbull 2 tbsp coconut oilbull 2 teaspoons white vinegarbull 1 teaspoon vanilla extractbull 1 cup coconut flakesbull Coconut oil extra to greasebull Mixed berries or chopped banana and walnuts to servebull Maple syrup to servebull Vanilla yoghurt to serve (optional)
Method
1 Combine the flour sugar and bicarbonate of soda in a medium bowl Make a well in the centre Pour the milk butter vinegar and vanilla into the well and whisk until smooth
2 Heat a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat Lightly brush with coconut oil to grease Pour a frac14-cupful of batter into the pan Cook for 1-2 minutes or until bubbles rise to the surface and the base is golden brown Use a spatula to turn and cook for a further 1-2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm Repeat with remaining batter
3 Place the pancakes on serving plates Top with mixed berries (or chopped banana) and walnuts and drizzle with maple syrup Serve immediately
Until next time M
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 36
Visit the Yummy Talks Blog atyummytalkswordpresscomfor more recipes
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 37
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 38
DYMag is always on the lookout for expressive youth
If yoursquore interested please leave us a messagefbcomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom
Are you interested in Photography
Perhaps a penchant for
Modeling
Maybe looking to advertiseTo the Youth
Itching to make your
Voice heard
$$ $
Thank you for readingSee you in February
PHOTO BY IMY
In the meantime find us atfbcomdhiyouthmovement
twittercomDhiYouth
dhiyouthmomvementblogspotcom
youtubecomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 29
Be kind toone another by Yuna
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 30
November 13 is World Kindness Day What do we really know about kind-ness We throw the word around just like the word love and soon it loses its meaning We think we are kind people but are we really Hateful has become the new cool The more you hate peo-ple the cooler you are and kindness has been taken as a sign of weakness
We treat people who are different in the most negative way possible we treat them worse than how we treat our enemies with no dignity as if they are the dust that is coating us so that if we remove them we might shine but do we not realize that our shine comes from within and by demeaning some-one elsersquos shine it doesnrsquot make us light up any brighter
A typical day in the life of a Maldivian We wake up too late run to our favou-rite place to get brunch or coffee How do we address the waiters Excuse Me are the two words we mercilessly throw around to get the attention of them and sometimes if we arenrsquot even feeling like they deserve two words itrsquos merely a flicker of the hand a syllable if we are feeling generous Where is the kindness we have to show to people who serve us Are they inferior to us If you think about it we are the inferior for we canrsquot even make our own food and we are slaves to coffee houses Yes sure thatrsquos the way the economy works but can you at least be a bit more well-man-nered
Next we run to work We bump into one or two people We blame them for run-ning into us If we bump into an expatri-ate then god save that person because we will make sure to demean and de-humanize them because obviously they are to blame For building our houses taking care of our children cleaning our streets making us food and for throwing our own waste How dare they come to this beautiful country and ruin it with their ugly faces their stupid language and their smell How dare they steal our jobs The jobs that we are too ashamed to do No I wonrsquot thank you for doing any of that but I will spit on your face because I bumped into you and because you exist you are the scum of the earth I am the mighty even though we are the same race and religion because my religion taught me that if I wear the hijab or share three pictures of duarsquos online Irsquom more pious than you and therefore I am given a free pass to publicly mock other people for their flaws
Islam is the religion of kindness We are supposed to treat people with respect with dignity no matter how they treat us because we are always to forgive others and to ask forgiveness ourselves We are taught that we are to be simple and to always appreciate the good things and to help those in need and be humble We were taught to treat people equally no matter what their religion or race or anything Where is our religion when we are shaming people Where is our religion when we are spitting or calling names at anyone who is differ-ent than us
When at work we talk about others behind their back We viber and laugh to ourselves and we never even think of how they would feel We curse away and spend too much time bullying the weaker ones We go to coffees and backbite even more We forget to say thank you once we are done We forget to open doors for others to wish them a good day or to even smile We harass a bunch of girls walking down the road we make fun of the niqabi calling her a ldquoninjardquo and then to make ourselves feel better we call ourselves moderate and we tell that those people in niqab steal or are probably a man under that
We procreate We donrsquot teach our children manners If something goes wrong we teach them to blame Blame teachers other students school the government Anyone but us Our chil-dren never learn to say thank you or please They arenrsquot shown the beauty of how a kind word could make some-onersquos day They are never taught to behave and to give without expecting We go on The life goes on By the end we are nothing but a speck of ungrate-ful dust wandering and by the time we want to say we are sorry itrsquos too late We are six feet under and our mouths can no longer utter the words we wish we could before We wanted to be kind but we waited too long
Start today to be kind to everyone you meet Start giving without expecting Smile more Be more thoughtful Love openly This world it doesnrsquot need any more guns or more arguments or more weapons It needs love Kindness Openness Togetherness Peace
image orgspringcom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 31
Diabetes is one of the most common conditions in the Maldives and I am pleased to note that most people are aware of it Therefore the aim of this article is to not only educate those who may not know but to clarify any doubts you may have had before and to en-hance your knowledge on the matter
Put simply Those with diabetes are people who are advised to not con-sume carbohydrate or sugar rich food because their body is unable to regu-late the level of glucose in the blood How is this caused
When sugary food are consumed and digested the level of glucose in the blood shoots up and must be brought back to normal This is done by storing the glucose in the body after converting it into another form known as glyco-gen The hormone responsible for this conversion is insulin The purpose of storing glucose is to make sure the body always has a backup supply for energy need there be a shortage of food (such as during fasting)
For people with diabetes this conver-sion is not able to happen This brings us to the two types of diabetes you may have heard of Diabetes type 1 and type 2 Some of these people do not produce insulin due to a defect in the gene that is responsible for it These people have Diabetes type 1 and since the influence is genetic this condition is mostly inherited They are also able to be diagnosed much earlier in life and need to have insulin injected into them on a regular basis However it only accounts for 10 of the diabetic cases worldwide while the rest has Diabetes type 2
People with diabetes type 2 do produce insulin but they either do not produce enough insulin or the insulin does not function The main reason identified is lack of physical activity obesity or weight gain Being overweight causes the body to release chemicals which destabilizes your metabolism which is a pathway for diabetes This means even if your parents are healthy due to bad habits in your lifestyle you could develop diabetes
In order to regulate the high levels of glucose the body tries to excrete the sugar out along with urine Therefore even if you eat enough the body feels starved as no glucose is stored so you develop a strong appetite but lose weight at the same time High levels of glucose can decrease the concen-tration of water in the blood This will cause water to move out of all cells to compensate for this so they dry up and stop functioning properly This can have severe side effects such as blurred vision confusion strokes and even comas This is why diabetes should be taken seriously
On the bright side diabetes is manage-able with changes in lifestyle However this requires you to be diagnosed as soon as possible Regular medical checkups is the safest way to ensure you are healthy and normal In addition to this reduce the risk of diabetes by proper balanced eating and regular exercising It is also important to have a healthy sleep pattern to keep you ener-gized so your metabolism is active
image doctorndtvcom doctorpulseco
DiabetesMellitus
Infirmitiesin Life
by Thihnaan
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 32image flickrcomphotosainst DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 32
Do you remember parents freaking out when their kid is caught smoking I do and it seems that most mothers and fathers do that
Smoking is bad both religiously and health wise Parents are right in con-demning their kids if they smoke and they have a right to do so Every parent should save their kids from any kind of harm
Unfortunately most parents do not understand or are ignorant about some other matters which should be given precedence over stopping their kids smoking or something similar For instance they wake you up for school even if by hitting but do not wake you up for Fajr prayers One has to wonder about this seriously flawed logic espe-cially since the consequences of miss-ing Fajr prayer are a thousand times more severe than skipping school
Not just the Fajr prayer but all the five daily prayers are one of the most seri-ous matters of our religion They are considered the pillar of Islam as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said ldquoThe head of the matter is Islam its pillar is prayer and its top is jihadrdquo But most of us are unable to grasp the significance of what this means Just like a build-ing cannot stand without its pillars to support it Islam cannot be established without the prayers Moreover some scholars are of the opinion that the one who neglects prayers becomes a kaafir who is beyond the fold of Islam This would mean very harsh consequences for such a person If we assume that this is correct then such a person will be treated how an apostate is to be treated in Islam Firstly he will be asked to repent and to start praying and he will be executed if he doesnrsquot Secondly he will not be buried in a
Muslim graveyard Thirdly he will be denied access to Makkah and al-Madhi-nah because disbelievers are not al-lowed entry to these two blessed cities Fourthly his marriage will be nullified and he will be divorced from his wife Fifthly no Muslim will inherit from his wealth when he dies (rather his wealth will be taken by the authorities (ie to the Muslim treasury)) nor will he inher-it from his Muslim family
But today it is among the things we have neglected most Perhaps that is because most of our minds are preoc-cupied with this world and we do not remember the afterlife at all If not why would anyone stress about their kids smoking and skipping school but does not have qualms about them missing prayers
Letrsquos let parents be for a minute and shoulder some responsibilities our-selves After all just like the parents are ordered to save themselves and their family from the Hellfire we ourselves are ordered to pray five times a day How many prayers do we pray every day Most of us do pray but hardly a day goes by without us missing a prayer or two
We work hard to get good grades and work for a better future for ourselves and our kids That is perfectly fine If by our hard work we achievemdashfor examplemdashworld peace that is going to benefit mankind perhaps for centuries But the harsh reality is that that too is going to end someday Unlike that and unlike the life of this world the Here-after is never going to end It is one the basic things of our belief Does it not make sense to work harder for that and be more careful about what harms our Hereafter more than we do now
Pri-ori-ties
by Mohamed Allam Naeem
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 33
Another year fadesInto the tome of my dark past
Another tale to beginAnother chapter to scribble
The demon in me yearnsThe memories he wish to gain
Satisfied are you He asksThe sins you committed past year
Satisfied are you He asksThe wrath you brought past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe lsquothawabrsquo I earned past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe love I brought past year
Tell me boy He leans in closerWhat you lost past year
Tell me boy His face next to mineWhat you gained past year
A dream and a friend I lostFaith and trust in some too
A dream and a shot of confidence I gainedA ring to say I tied the knot too
by Naail
Past YearBloodwritings
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 34
Switch to Atta FlourWhole wheat flour or most com-monly known as Atta flour is a special kind of flour which is shown to decline the rate of in-crease of blood sugar by 19 mak-ing it ideal for diabetic people
However though its time our society changed this point of view because Atta flour is not just for diabetic people With its truck load of nutritional benefits Atta flour should be preferred over normal flour any day for anybody
Letrsquos take a look at the top 7 rea-sons why you should switch to Atta flour
1 Atta flour contains some of the healthiest forms of carbs and pro-teins essential for your diet
2 It has been found that it helps to lower risk of a Developing metabolic disorders b Wheezing and asthmatic symptoms in young children c High cholesterol in blood d Breast cancer by 34 in women after menopause e Cardiovascular diseases f Alzheimerrsquos disease g Cancer
3 It helps to keep your body weight under control
4 Atta flour reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
5 Whole wheat flour is a source of insoluble fiber This fiber helps to prevent formation of any stones in your gallbladder
6 It acts as a laxative giving a solution to constipation
7 It contains vitamins that boost your immune system
by Thihnaan
image tradeindiacom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 35
Yummy TalksCoconut Pancakes
by Munshi
Herersquos what yoursquoll need
- Makes around 8 pancakes -
bull 1 cup (150g) self-raising flourbull 14 cup (55g) caster sugarbull 12 teaspoon bicarbonate of sodabull 1 cup (250ml) milkbull 2 tbsp coconut oilbull 2 teaspoons white vinegarbull 1 teaspoon vanilla extractbull 1 cup coconut flakesbull Coconut oil extra to greasebull Mixed berries or chopped banana and walnuts to servebull Maple syrup to servebull Vanilla yoghurt to serve (optional)
Method
1 Combine the flour sugar and bicarbonate of soda in a medium bowl Make a well in the centre Pour the milk butter vinegar and vanilla into the well and whisk until smooth
2 Heat a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat Lightly brush with coconut oil to grease Pour a frac14-cupful of batter into the pan Cook for 1-2 minutes or until bubbles rise to the surface and the base is golden brown Use a spatula to turn and cook for a further 1-2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm Repeat with remaining batter
3 Place the pancakes on serving plates Top with mixed berries (or chopped banana) and walnuts and drizzle with maple syrup Serve immediately
Until next time M
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 36
Visit the Yummy Talks Blog atyummytalkswordpresscomfor more recipes
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 37
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 38
DYMag is always on the lookout for expressive youth
If yoursquore interested please leave us a messagefbcomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom
Are you interested in Photography
Perhaps a penchant for
Modeling
Maybe looking to advertiseTo the Youth
Itching to make your
Voice heard
$$ $
Thank you for readingSee you in February
PHOTO BY IMY
In the meantime find us atfbcomdhiyouthmovement
twittercomDhiYouth
dhiyouthmomvementblogspotcom
youtubecomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 30
November 13 is World Kindness Day What do we really know about kind-ness We throw the word around just like the word love and soon it loses its meaning We think we are kind people but are we really Hateful has become the new cool The more you hate peo-ple the cooler you are and kindness has been taken as a sign of weakness
We treat people who are different in the most negative way possible we treat them worse than how we treat our enemies with no dignity as if they are the dust that is coating us so that if we remove them we might shine but do we not realize that our shine comes from within and by demeaning some-one elsersquos shine it doesnrsquot make us light up any brighter
A typical day in the life of a Maldivian We wake up too late run to our favou-rite place to get brunch or coffee How do we address the waiters Excuse Me are the two words we mercilessly throw around to get the attention of them and sometimes if we arenrsquot even feeling like they deserve two words itrsquos merely a flicker of the hand a syllable if we are feeling generous Where is the kindness we have to show to people who serve us Are they inferior to us If you think about it we are the inferior for we canrsquot even make our own food and we are slaves to coffee houses Yes sure thatrsquos the way the economy works but can you at least be a bit more well-man-nered
Next we run to work We bump into one or two people We blame them for run-ning into us If we bump into an expatri-ate then god save that person because we will make sure to demean and de-humanize them because obviously they are to blame For building our houses taking care of our children cleaning our streets making us food and for throwing our own waste How dare they come to this beautiful country and ruin it with their ugly faces their stupid language and their smell How dare they steal our jobs The jobs that we are too ashamed to do No I wonrsquot thank you for doing any of that but I will spit on your face because I bumped into you and because you exist you are the scum of the earth I am the mighty even though we are the same race and religion because my religion taught me that if I wear the hijab or share three pictures of duarsquos online Irsquom more pious than you and therefore I am given a free pass to publicly mock other people for their flaws
Islam is the religion of kindness We are supposed to treat people with respect with dignity no matter how they treat us because we are always to forgive others and to ask forgiveness ourselves We are taught that we are to be simple and to always appreciate the good things and to help those in need and be humble We were taught to treat people equally no matter what their religion or race or anything Where is our religion when we are shaming people Where is our religion when we are spitting or calling names at anyone who is differ-ent than us
When at work we talk about others behind their back We viber and laugh to ourselves and we never even think of how they would feel We curse away and spend too much time bullying the weaker ones We go to coffees and backbite even more We forget to say thank you once we are done We forget to open doors for others to wish them a good day or to even smile We harass a bunch of girls walking down the road we make fun of the niqabi calling her a ldquoninjardquo and then to make ourselves feel better we call ourselves moderate and we tell that those people in niqab steal or are probably a man under that
We procreate We donrsquot teach our children manners If something goes wrong we teach them to blame Blame teachers other students school the government Anyone but us Our chil-dren never learn to say thank you or please They arenrsquot shown the beauty of how a kind word could make some-onersquos day They are never taught to behave and to give without expecting We go on The life goes on By the end we are nothing but a speck of ungrate-ful dust wandering and by the time we want to say we are sorry itrsquos too late We are six feet under and our mouths can no longer utter the words we wish we could before We wanted to be kind but we waited too long
Start today to be kind to everyone you meet Start giving without expecting Smile more Be more thoughtful Love openly This world it doesnrsquot need any more guns or more arguments or more weapons It needs love Kindness Openness Togetherness Peace
image orgspringcom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 31
Diabetes is one of the most common conditions in the Maldives and I am pleased to note that most people are aware of it Therefore the aim of this article is to not only educate those who may not know but to clarify any doubts you may have had before and to en-hance your knowledge on the matter
Put simply Those with diabetes are people who are advised to not con-sume carbohydrate or sugar rich food because their body is unable to regu-late the level of glucose in the blood How is this caused
When sugary food are consumed and digested the level of glucose in the blood shoots up and must be brought back to normal This is done by storing the glucose in the body after converting it into another form known as glyco-gen The hormone responsible for this conversion is insulin The purpose of storing glucose is to make sure the body always has a backup supply for energy need there be a shortage of food (such as during fasting)
For people with diabetes this conver-sion is not able to happen This brings us to the two types of diabetes you may have heard of Diabetes type 1 and type 2 Some of these people do not produce insulin due to a defect in the gene that is responsible for it These people have Diabetes type 1 and since the influence is genetic this condition is mostly inherited They are also able to be diagnosed much earlier in life and need to have insulin injected into them on a regular basis However it only accounts for 10 of the diabetic cases worldwide while the rest has Diabetes type 2
People with diabetes type 2 do produce insulin but they either do not produce enough insulin or the insulin does not function The main reason identified is lack of physical activity obesity or weight gain Being overweight causes the body to release chemicals which destabilizes your metabolism which is a pathway for diabetes This means even if your parents are healthy due to bad habits in your lifestyle you could develop diabetes
In order to regulate the high levels of glucose the body tries to excrete the sugar out along with urine Therefore even if you eat enough the body feels starved as no glucose is stored so you develop a strong appetite but lose weight at the same time High levels of glucose can decrease the concen-tration of water in the blood This will cause water to move out of all cells to compensate for this so they dry up and stop functioning properly This can have severe side effects such as blurred vision confusion strokes and even comas This is why diabetes should be taken seriously
On the bright side diabetes is manage-able with changes in lifestyle However this requires you to be diagnosed as soon as possible Regular medical checkups is the safest way to ensure you are healthy and normal In addition to this reduce the risk of diabetes by proper balanced eating and regular exercising It is also important to have a healthy sleep pattern to keep you ener-gized so your metabolism is active
image doctorndtvcom doctorpulseco
DiabetesMellitus
Infirmitiesin Life
by Thihnaan
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 32image flickrcomphotosainst DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 32
Do you remember parents freaking out when their kid is caught smoking I do and it seems that most mothers and fathers do that
Smoking is bad both religiously and health wise Parents are right in con-demning their kids if they smoke and they have a right to do so Every parent should save their kids from any kind of harm
Unfortunately most parents do not understand or are ignorant about some other matters which should be given precedence over stopping their kids smoking or something similar For instance they wake you up for school even if by hitting but do not wake you up for Fajr prayers One has to wonder about this seriously flawed logic espe-cially since the consequences of miss-ing Fajr prayer are a thousand times more severe than skipping school
Not just the Fajr prayer but all the five daily prayers are one of the most seri-ous matters of our religion They are considered the pillar of Islam as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said ldquoThe head of the matter is Islam its pillar is prayer and its top is jihadrdquo But most of us are unable to grasp the significance of what this means Just like a build-ing cannot stand without its pillars to support it Islam cannot be established without the prayers Moreover some scholars are of the opinion that the one who neglects prayers becomes a kaafir who is beyond the fold of Islam This would mean very harsh consequences for such a person If we assume that this is correct then such a person will be treated how an apostate is to be treated in Islam Firstly he will be asked to repent and to start praying and he will be executed if he doesnrsquot Secondly he will not be buried in a
Muslim graveyard Thirdly he will be denied access to Makkah and al-Madhi-nah because disbelievers are not al-lowed entry to these two blessed cities Fourthly his marriage will be nullified and he will be divorced from his wife Fifthly no Muslim will inherit from his wealth when he dies (rather his wealth will be taken by the authorities (ie to the Muslim treasury)) nor will he inher-it from his Muslim family
But today it is among the things we have neglected most Perhaps that is because most of our minds are preoc-cupied with this world and we do not remember the afterlife at all If not why would anyone stress about their kids smoking and skipping school but does not have qualms about them missing prayers
Letrsquos let parents be for a minute and shoulder some responsibilities our-selves After all just like the parents are ordered to save themselves and their family from the Hellfire we ourselves are ordered to pray five times a day How many prayers do we pray every day Most of us do pray but hardly a day goes by without us missing a prayer or two
We work hard to get good grades and work for a better future for ourselves and our kids That is perfectly fine If by our hard work we achievemdashfor examplemdashworld peace that is going to benefit mankind perhaps for centuries But the harsh reality is that that too is going to end someday Unlike that and unlike the life of this world the Here-after is never going to end It is one the basic things of our belief Does it not make sense to work harder for that and be more careful about what harms our Hereafter more than we do now
Pri-ori-ties
by Mohamed Allam Naeem
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 33
Another year fadesInto the tome of my dark past
Another tale to beginAnother chapter to scribble
The demon in me yearnsThe memories he wish to gain
Satisfied are you He asksThe sins you committed past year
Satisfied are you He asksThe wrath you brought past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe lsquothawabrsquo I earned past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe love I brought past year
Tell me boy He leans in closerWhat you lost past year
Tell me boy His face next to mineWhat you gained past year
A dream and a friend I lostFaith and trust in some too
A dream and a shot of confidence I gainedA ring to say I tied the knot too
by Naail
Past YearBloodwritings
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 34
Switch to Atta FlourWhole wheat flour or most com-monly known as Atta flour is a special kind of flour which is shown to decline the rate of in-crease of blood sugar by 19 mak-ing it ideal for diabetic people
However though its time our society changed this point of view because Atta flour is not just for diabetic people With its truck load of nutritional benefits Atta flour should be preferred over normal flour any day for anybody
Letrsquos take a look at the top 7 rea-sons why you should switch to Atta flour
1 Atta flour contains some of the healthiest forms of carbs and pro-teins essential for your diet
2 It has been found that it helps to lower risk of a Developing metabolic disorders b Wheezing and asthmatic symptoms in young children c High cholesterol in blood d Breast cancer by 34 in women after menopause e Cardiovascular diseases f Alzheimerrsquos disease g Cancer
3 It helps to keep your body weight under control
4 Atta flour reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
5 Whole wheat flour is a source of insoluble fiber This fiber helps to prevent formation of any stones in your gallbladder
6 It acts as a laxative giving a solution to constipation
7 It contains vitamins that boost your immune system
by Thihnaan
image tradeindiacom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 35
Yummy TalksCoconut Pancakes
by Munshi
Herersquos what yoursquoll need
- Makes around 8 pancakes -
bull 1 cup (150g) self-raising flourbull 14 cup (55g) caster sugarbull 12 teaspoon bicarbonate of sodabull 1 cup (250ml) milkbull 2 tbsp coconut oilbull 2 teaspoons white vinegarbull 1 teaspoon vanilla extractbull 1 cup coconut flakesbull Coconut oil extra to greasebull Mixed berries or chopped banana and walnuts to servebull Maple syrup to servebull Vanilla yoghurt to serve (optional)
Method
1 Combine the flour sugar and bicarbonate of soda in a medium bowl Make a well in the centre Pour the milk butter vinegar and vanilla into the well and whisk until smooth
2 Heat a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat Lightly brush with coconut oil to grease Pour a frac14-cupful of batter into the pan Cook for 1-2 minutes or until bubbles rise to the surface and the base is golden brown Use a spatula to turn and cook for a further 1-2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm Repeat with remaining batter
3 Place the pancakes on serving plates Top with mixed berries (or chopped banana) and walnuts and drizzle with maple syrup Serve immediately
Until next time M
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 36
Visit the Yummy Talks Blog atyummytalkswordpresscomfor more recipes
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 37
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 38
DYMag is always on the lookout for expressive youth
If yoursquore interested please leave us a messagefbcomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom
Are you interested in Photography
Perhaps a penchant for
Modeling
Maybe looking to advertiseTo the Youth
Itching to make your
Voice heard
$$ $
Thank you for readingSee you in February
PHOTO BY IMY
In the meantime find us atfbcomdhiyouthmovement
twittercomDhiYouth
dhiyouthmomvementblogspotcom
youtubecomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 31
Diabetes is one of the most common conditions in the Maldives and I am pleased to note that most people are aware of it Therefore the aim of this article is to not only educate those who may not know but to clarify any doubts you may have had before and to en-hance your knowledge on the matter
Put simply Those with diabetes are people who are advised to not con-sume carbohydrate or sugar rich food because their body is unable to regu-late the level of glucose in the blood How is this caused
When sugary food are consumed and digested the level of glucose in the blood shoots up and must be brought back to normal This is done by storing the glucose in the body after converting it into another form known as glyco-gen The hormone responsible for this conversion is insulin The purpose of storing glucose is to make sure the body always has a backup supply for energy need there be a shortage of food (such as during fasting)
For people with diabetes this conver-sion is not able to happen This brings us to the two types of diabetes you may have heard of Diabetes type 1 and type 2 Some of these people do not produce insulin due to a defect in the gene that is responsible for it These people have Diabetes type 1 and since the influence is genetic this condition is mostly inherited They are also able to be diagnosed much earlier in life and need to have insulin injected into them on a regular basis However it only accounts for 10 of the diabetic cases worldwide while the rest has Diabetes type 2
People with diabetes type 2 do produce insulin but they either do not produce enough insulin or the insulin does not function The main reason identified is lack of physical activity obesity or weight gain Being overweight causes the body to release chemicals which destabilizes your metabolism which is a pathway for diabetes This means even if your parents are healthy due to bad habits in your lifestyle you could develop diabetes
In order to regulate the high levels of glucose the body tries to excrete the sugar out along with urine Therefore even if you eat enough the body feels starved as no glucose is stored so you develop a strong appetite but lose weight at the same time High levels of glucose can decrease the concen-tration of water in the blood This will cause water to move out of all cells to compensate for this so they dry up and stop functioning properly This can have severe side effects such as blurred vision confusion strokes and even comas This is why diabetes should be taken seriously
On the bright side diabetes is manage-able with changes in lifestyle However this requires you to be diagnosed as soon as possible Regular medical checkups is the safest way to ensure you are healthy and normal In addition to this reduce the risk of diabetes by proper balanced eating and regular exercising It is also important to have a healthy sleep pattern to keep you ener-gized so your metabolism is active
image doctorndtvcom doctorpulseco
DiabetesMellitus
Infirmitiesin Life
by Thihnaan
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 32image flickrcomphotosainst DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 32
Do you remember parents freaking out when their kid is caught smoking I do and it seems that most mothers and fathers do that
Smoking is bad both religiously and health wise Parents are right in con-demning their kids if they smoke and they have a right to do so Every parent should save their kids from any kind of harm
Unfortunately most parents do not understand or are ignorant about some other matters which should be given precedence over stopping their kids smoking or something similar For instance they wake you up for school even if by hitting but do not wake you up for Fajr prayers One has to wonder about this seriously flawed logic espe-cially since the consequences of miss-ing Fajr prayer are a thousand times more severe than skipping school
Not just the Fajr prayer but all the five daily prayers are one of the most seri-ous matters of our religion They are considered the pillar of Islam as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said ldquoThe head of the matter is Islam its pillar is prayer and its top is jihadrdquo But most of us are unable to grasp the significance of what this means Just like a build-ing cannot stand without its pillars to support it Islam cannot be established without the prayers Moreover some scholars are of the opinion that the one who neglects prayers becomes a kaafir who is beyond the fold of Islam This would mean very harsh consequences for such a person If we assume that this is correct then such a person will be treated how an apostate is to be treated in Islam Firstly he will be asked to repent and to start praying and he will be executed if he doesnrsquot Secondly he will not be buried in a
Muslim graveyard Thirdly he will be denied access to Makkah and al-Madhi-nah because disbelievers are not al-lowed entry to these two blessed cities Fourthly his marriage will be nullified and he will be divorced from his wife Fifthly no Muslim will inherit from his wealth when he dies (rather his wealth will be taken by the authorities (ie to the Muslim treasury)) nor will he inher-it from his Muslim family
But today it is among the things we have neglected most Perhaps that is because most of our minds are preoc-cupied with this world and we do not remember the afterlife at all If not why would anyone stress about their kids smoking and skipping school but does not have qualms about them missing prayers
Letrsquos let parents be for a minute and shoulder some responsibilities our-selves After all just like the parents are ordered to save themselves and their family from the Hellfire we ourselves are ordered to pray five times a day How many prayers do we pray every day Most of us do pray but hardly a day goes by without us missing a prayer or two
We work hard to get good grades and work for a better future for ourselves and our kids That is perfectly fine If by our hard work we achievemdashfor examplemdashworld peace that is going to benefit mankind perhaps for centuries But the harsh reality is that that too is going to end someday Unlike that and unlike the life of this world the Here-after is never going to end It is one the basic things of our belief Does it not make sense to work harder for that and be more careful about what harms our Hereafter more than we do now
Pri-ori-ties
by Mohamed Allam Naeem
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 33
Another year fadesInto the tome of my dark past
Another tale to beginAnother chapter to scribble
The demon in me yearnsThe memories he wish to gain
Satisfied are you He asksThe sins you committed past year
Satisfied are you He asksThe wrath you brought past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe lsquothawabrsquo I earned past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe love I brought past year
Tell me boy He leans in closerWhat you lost past year
Tell me boy His face next to mineWhat you gained past year
A dream and a friend I lostFaith and trust in some too
A dream and a shot of confidence I gainedA ring to say I tied the knot too
by Naail
Past YearBloodwritings
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 34
Switch to Atta FlourWhole wheat flour or most com-monly known as Atta flour is a special kind of flour which is shown to decline the rate of in-crease of blood sugar by 19 mak-ing it ideal for diabetic people
However though its time our society changed this point of view because Atta flour is not just for diabetic people With its truck load of nutritional benefits Atta flour should be preferred over normal flour any day for anybody
Letrsquos take a look at the top 7 rea-sons why you should switch to Atta flour
1 Atta flour contains some of the healthiest forms of carbs and pro-teins essential for your diet
2 It has been found that it helps to lower risk of a Developing metabolic disorders b Wheezing and asthmatic symptoms in young children c High cholesterol in blood d Breast cancer by 34 in women after menopause e Cardiovascular diseases f Alzheimerrsquos disease g Cancer
3 It helps to keep your body weight under control
4 Atta flour reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
5 Whole wheat flour is a source of insoluble fiber This fiber helps to prevent formation of any stones in your gallbladder
6 It acts as a laxative giving a solution to constipation
7 It contains vitamins that boost your immune system
by Thihnaan
image tradeindiacom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 35
Yummy TalksCoconut Pancakes
by Munshi
Herersquos what yoursquoll need
- Makes around 8 pancakes -
bull 1 cup (150g) self-raising flourbull 14 cup (55g) caster sugarbull 12 teaspoon bicarbonate of sodabull 1 cup (250ml) milkbull 2 tbsp coconut oilbull 2 teaspoons white vinegarbull 1 teaspoon vanilla extractbull 1 cup coconut flakesbull Coconut oil extra to greasebull Mixed berries or chopped banana and walnuts to servebull Maple syrup to servebull Vanilla yoghurt to serve (optional)
Method
1 Combine the flour sugar and bicarbonate of soda in a medium bowl Make a well in the centre Pour the milk butter vinegar and vanilla into the well and whisk until smooth
2 Heat a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat Lightly brush with coconut oil to grease Pour a frac14-cupful of batter into the pan Cook for 1-2 minutes or until bubbles rise to the surface and the base is golden brown Use a spatula to turn and cook for a further 1-2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm Repeat with remaining batter
3 Place the pancakes on serving plates Top with mixed berries (or chopped banana) and walnuts and drizzle with maple syrup Serve immediately
Until next time M
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 36
Visit the Yummy Talks Blog atyummytalkswordpresscomfor more recipes
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 37
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 38
DYMag is always on the lookout for expressive youth
If yoursquore interested please leave us a messagefbcomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom
Are you interested in Photography
Perhaps a penchant for
Modeling
Maybe looking to advertiseTo the Youth
Itching to make your
Voice heard
$$ $
Thank you for readingSee you in February
PHOTO BY IMY
In the meantime find us atfbcomdhiyouthmovement
twittercomDhiYouth
dhiyouthmomvementblogspotcom
youtubecomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 32image flickrcomphotosainst DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 32
Do you remember parents freaking out when their kid is caught smoking I do and it seems that most mothers and fathers do that
Smoking is bad both religiously and health wise Parents are right in con-demning their kids if they smoke and they have a right to do so Every parent should save their kids from any kind of harm
Unfortunately most parents do not understand or are ignorant about some other matters which should be given precedence over stopping their kids smoking or something similar For instance they wake you up for school even if by hitting but do not wake you up for Fajr prayers One has to wonder about this seriously flawed logic espe-cially since the consequences of miss-ing Fajr prayer are a thousand times more severe than skipping school
Not just the Fajr prayer but all the five daily prayers are one of the most seri-ous matters of our religion They are considered the pillar of Islam as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said ldquoThe head of the matter is Islam its pillar is prayer and its top is jihadrdquo But most of us are unable to grasp the significance of what this means Just like a build-ing cannot stand without its pillars to support it Islam cannot be established without the prayers Moreover some scholars are of the opinion that the one who neglects prayers becomes a kaafir who is beyond the fold of Islam This would mean very harsh consequences for such a person If we assume that this is correct then such a person will be treated how an apostate is to be treated in Islam Firstly he will be asked to repent and to start praying and he will be executed if he doesnrsquot Secondly he will not be buried in a
Muslim graveyard Thirdly he will be denied access to Makkah and al-Madhi-nah because disbelievers are not al-lowed entry to these two blessed cities Fourthly his marriage will be nullified and he will be divorced from his wife Fifthly no Muslim will inherit from his wealth when he dies (rather his wealth will be taken by the authorities (ie to the Muslim treasury)) nor will he inher-it from his Muslim family
But today it is among the things we have neglected most Perhaps that is because most of our minds are preoc-cupied with this world and we do not remember the afterlife at all If not why would anyone stress about their kids smoking and skipping school but does not have qualms about them missing prayers
Letrsquos let parents be for a minute and shoulder some responsibilities our-selves After all just like the parents are ordered to save themselves and their family from the Hellfire we ourselves are ordered to pray five times a day How many prayers do we pray every day Most of us do pray but hardly a day goes by without us missing a prayer or two
We work hard to get good grades and work for a better future for ourselves and our kids That is perfectly fine If by our hard work we achievemdashfor examplemdashworld peace that is going to benefit mankind perhaps for centuries But the harsh reality is that that too is going to end someday Unlike that and unlike the life of this world the Here-after is never going to end It is one the basic things of our belief Does it not make sense to work harder for that and be more careful about what harms our Hereafter more than we do now
Pri-ori-ties
by Mohamed Allam Naeem
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 33
Another year fadesInto the tome of my dark past
Another tale to beginAnother chapter to scribble
The demon in me yearnsThe memories he wish to gain
Satisfied are you He asksThe sins you committed past year
Satisfied are you He asksThe wrath you brought past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe lsquothawabrsquo I earned past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe love I brought past year
Tell me boy He leans in closerWhat you lost past year
Tell me boy His face next to mineWhat you gained past year
A dream and a friend I lostFaith and trust in some too
A dream and a shot of confidence I gainedA ring to say I tied the knot too
by Naail
Past YearBloodwritings
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 34
Switch to Atta FlourWhole wheat flour or most com-monly known as Atta flour is a special kind of flour which is shown to decline the rate of in-crease of blood sugar by 19 mak-ing it ideal for diabetic people
However though its time our society changed this point of view because Atta flour is not just for diabetic people With its truck load of nutritional benefits Atta flour should be preferred over normal flour any day for anybody
Letrsquos take a look at the top 7 rea-sons why you should switch to Atta flour
1 Atta flour contains some of the healthiest forms of carbs and pro-teins essential for your diet
2 It has been found that it helps to lower risk of a Developing metabolic disorders b Wheezing and asthmatic symptoms in young children c High cholesterol in blood d Breast cancer by 34 in women after menopause e Cardiovascular diseases f Alzheimerrsquos disease g Cancer
3 It helps to keep your body weight under control
4 Atta flour reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
5 Whole wheat flour is a source of insoluble fiber This fiber helps to prevent formation of any stones in your gallbladder
6 It acts as a laxative giving a solution to constipation
7 It contains vitamins that boost your immune system
by Thihnaan
image tradeindiacom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 35
Yummy TalksCoconut Pancakes
by Munshi
Herersquos what yoursquoll need
- Makes around 8 pancakes -
bull 1 cup (150g) self-raising flourbull 14 cup (55g) caster sugarbull 12 teaspoon bicarbonate of sodabull 1 cup (250ml) milkbull 2 tbsp coconut oilbull 2 teaspoons white vinegarbull 1 teaspoon vanilla extractbull 1 cup coconut flakesbull Coconut oil extra to greasebull Mixed berries or chopped banana and walnuts to servebull Maple syrup to servebull Vanilla yoghurt to serve (optional)
Method
1 Combine the flour sugar and bicarbonate of soda in a medium bowl Make a well in the centre Pour the milk butter vinegar and vanilla into the well and whisk until smooth
2 Heat a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat Lightly brush with coconut oil to grease Pour a frac14-cupful of batter into the pan Cook for 1-2 minutes or until bubbles rise to the surface and the base is golden brown Use a spatula to turn and cook for a further 1-2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm Repeat with remaining batter
3 Place the pancakes on serving plates Top with mixed berries (or chopped banana) and walnuts and drizzle with maple syrup Serve immediately
Until next time M
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 36
Visit the Yummy Talks Blog atyummytalkswordpresscomfor more recipes
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 37
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 38
DYMag is always on the lookout for expressive youth
If yoursquore interested please leave us a messagefbcomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom
Are you interested in Photography
Perhaps a penchant for
Modeling
Maybe looking to advertiseTo the Youth
Itching to make your
Voice heard
$$ $
Thank you for readingSee you in February
PHOTO BY IMY
In the meantime find us atfbcomdhiyouthmovement
twittercomDhiYouth
dhiyouthmomvementblogspotcom
youtubecomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 33
Another year fadesInto the tome of my dark past
Another tale to beginAnother chapter to scribble
The demon in me yearnsThe memories he wish to gain
Satisfied are you He asksThe sins you committed past year
Satisfied are you He asksThe wrath you brought past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe lsquothawabrsquo I earned past year
Satisfied I am I replyThe love I brought past year
Tell me boy He leans in closerWhat you lost past year
Tell me boy His face next to mineWhat you gained past year
A dream and a friend I lostFaith and trust in some too
A dream and a shot of confidence I gainedA ring to say I tied the knot too
by Naail
Past YearBloodwritings
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 34
Switch to Atta FlourWhole wheat flour or most com-monly known as Atta flour is a special kind of flour which is shown to decline the rate of in-crease of blood sugar by 19 mak-ing it ideal for diabetic people
However though its time our society changed this point of view because Atta flour is not just for diabetic people With its truck load of nutritional benefits Atta flour should be preferred over normal flour any day for anybody
Letrsquos take a look at the top 7 rea-sons why you should switch to Atta flour
1 Atta flour contains some of the healthiest forms of carbs and pro-teins essential for your diet
2 It has been found that it helps to lower risk of a Developing metabolic disorders b Wheezing and asthmatic symptoms in young children c High cholesterol in blood d Breast cancer by 34 in women after menopause e Cardiovascular diseases f Alzheimerrsquos disease g Cancer
3 It helps to keep your body weight under control
4 Atta flour reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
5 Whole wheat flour is a source of insoluble fiber This fiber helps to prevent formation of any stones in your gallbladder
6 It acts as a laxative giving a solution to constipation
7 It contains vitamins that boost your immune system
by Thihnaan
image tradeindiacom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 35
Yummy TalksCoconut Pancakes
by Munshi
Herersquos what yoursquoll need
- Makes around 8 pancakes -
bull 1 cup (150g) self-raising flourbull 14 cup (55g) caster sugarbull 12 teaspoon bicarbonate of sodabull 1 cup (250ml) milkbull 2 tbsp coconut oilbull 2 teaspoons white vinegarbull 1 teaspoon vanilla extractbull 1 cup coconut flakesbull Coconut oil extra to greasebull Mixed berries or chopped banana and walnuts to servebull Maple syrup to servebull Vanilla yoghurt to serve (optional)
Method
1 Combine the flour sugar and bicarbonate of soda in a medium bowl Make a well in the centre Pour the milk butter vinegar and vanilla into the well and whisk until smooth
2 Heat a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat Lightly brush with coconut oil to grease Pour a frac14-cupful of batter into the pan Cook for 1-2 minutes or until bubbles rise to the surface and the base is golden brown Use a spatula to turn and cook for a further 1-2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm Repeat with remaining batter
3 Place the pancakes on serving plates Top with mixed berries (or chopped banana) and walnuts and drizzle with maple syrup Serve immediately
Until next time M
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 36
Visit the Yummy Talks Blog atyummytalkswordpresscomfor more recipes
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 37
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 38
DYMag is always on the lookout for expressive youth
If yoursquore interested please leave us a messagefbcomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom
Are you interested in Photography
Perhaps a penchant for
Modeling
Maybe looking to advertiseTo the Youth
Itching to make your
Voice heard
$$ $
Thank you for readingSee you in February
PHOTO BY IMY
In the meantime find us atfbcomdhiyouthmovement
twittercomDhiYouth
dhiyouthmomvementblogspotcom
youtubecomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 34
Switch to Atta FlourWhole wheat flour or most com-monly known as Atta flour is a special kind of flour which is shown to decline the rate of in-crease of blood sugar by 19 mak-ing it ideal for diabetic people
However though its time our society changed this point of view because Atta flour is not just for diabetic people With its truck load of nutritional benefits Atta flour should be preferred over normal flour any day for anybody
Letrsquos take a look at the top 7 rea-sons why you should switch to Atta flour
1 Atta flour contains some of the healthiest forms of carbs and pro-teins essential for your diet
2 It has been found that it helps to lower risk of a Developing metabolic disorders b Wheezing and asthmatic symptoms in young children c High cholesterol in blood d Breast cancer by 34 in women after menopause e Cardiovascular diseases f Alzheimerrsquos disease g Cancer
3 It helps to keep your body weight under control
4 Atta flour reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
5 Whole wheat flour is a source of insoluble fiber This fiber helps to prevent formation of any stones in your gallbladder
6 It acts as a laxative giving a solution to constipation
7 It contains vitamins that boost your immune system
by Thihnaan
image tradeindiacom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 35
Yummy TalksCoconut Pancakes
by Munshi
Herersquos what yoursquoll need
- Makes around 8 pancakes -
bull 1 cup (150g) self-raising flourbull 14 cup (55g) caster sugarbull 12 teaspoon bicarbonate of sodabull 1 cup (250ml) milkbull 2 tbsp coconut oilbull 2 teaspoons white vinegarbull 1 teaspoon vanilla extractbull 1 cup coconut flakesbull Coconut oil extra to greasebull Mixed berries or chopped banana and walnuts to servebull Maple syrup to servebull Vanilla yoghurt to serve (optional)
Method
1 Combine the flour sugar and bicarbonate of soda in a medium bowl Make a well in the centre Pour the milk butter vinegar and vanilla into the well and whisk until smooth
2 Heat a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat Lightly brush with coconut oil to grease Pour a frac14-cupful of batter into the pan Cook for 1-2 minutes or until bubbles rise to the surface and the base is golden brown Use a spatula to turn and cook for a further 1-2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm Repeat with remaining batter
3 Place the pancakes on serving plates Top with mixed berries (or chopped banana) and walnuts and drizzle with maple syrup Serve immediately
Until next time M
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 36
Visit the Yummy Talks Blog atyummytalkswordpresscomfor more recipes
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 37
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 38
DYMag is always on the lookout for expressive youth
If yoursquore interested please leave us a messagefbcomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom
Are you interested in Photography
Perhaps a penchant for
Modeling
Maybe looking to advertiseTo the Youth
Itching to make your
Voice heard
$$ $
Thank you for readingSee you in February
PHOTO BY IMY
In the meantime find us atfbcomdhiyouthmovement
twittercomDhiYouth
dhiyouthmomvementblogspotcom
youtubecomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 35
Yummy TalksCoconut Pancakes
by Munshi
Herersquos what yoursquoll need
- Makes around 8 pancakes -
bull 1 cup (150g) self-raising flourbull 14 cup (55g) caster sugarbull 12 teaspoon bicarbonate of sodabull 1 cup (250ml) milkbull 2 tbsp coconut oilbull 2 teaspoons white vinegarbull 1 teaspoon vanilla extractbull 1 cup coconut flakesbull Coconut oil extra to greasebull Mixed berries or chopped banana and walnuts to servebull Maple syrup to servebull Vanilla yoghurt to serve (optional)
Method
1 Combine the flour sugar and bicarbonate of soda in a medium bowl Make a well in the centre Pour the milk butter vinegar and vanilla into the well and whisk until smooth
2 Heat a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat Lightly brush with coconut oil to grease Pour a frac14-cupful of batter into the pan Cook for 1-2 minutes or until bubbles rise to the surface and the base is golden brown Use a spatula to turn and cook for a further 1-2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm Repeat with remaining batter
3 Place the pancakes on serving plates Top with mixed berries (or chopped banana) and walnuts and drizzle with maple syrup Serve immediately
Until next time M
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 36
Visit the Yummy Talks Blog atyummytalkswordpresscomfor more recipes
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 37
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 38
DYMag is always on the lookout for expressive youth
If yoursquore interested please leave us a messagefbcomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom
Are you interested in Photography
Perhaps a penchant for
Modeling
Maybe looking to advertiseTo the Youth
Itching to make your
Voice heard
$$ $
Thank you for readingSee you in February
PHOTO BY IMY
In the meantime find us atfbcomdhiyouthmovement
twittercomDhiYouth
dhiyouthmomvementblogspotcom
youtubecomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 36
Visit the Yummy Talks Blog atyummytalkswordpresscomfor more recipes
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 37
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 38
DYMag is always on the lookout for expressive youth
If yoursquore interested please leave us a messagefbcomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom
Are you interested in Photography
Perhaps a penchant for
Modeling
Maybe looking to advertiseTo the Youth
Itching to make your
Voice heard
$$ $
Thank you for readingSee you in February
PHOTO BY IMY
In the meantime find us atfbcomdhiyouthmovement
twittercomDhiYouth
dhiyouthmomvementblogspotcom
youtubecomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015DYMAG 37
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 38
DYMag is always on the lookout for expressive youth
If yoursquore interested please leave us a messagefbcomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom
Are you interested in Photography
Perhaps a penchant for
Modeling
Maybe looking to advertiseTo the Youth
Itching to make your
Voice heard
$$ $
Thank you for readingSee you in February
PHOTO BY IMY
In the meantime find us atfbcomdhiyouthmovement
twittercomDhiYouth
dhiyouthmomvementblogspotcom
youtubecomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom
DEC 2014 JAN 2015 2015 DYMAG 38
DYMag is always on the lookout for expressive youth
If yoursquore interested please leave us a messagefbcomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom
Are you interested in Photography
Perhaps a penchant for
Modeling
Maybe looking to advertiseTo the Youth
Itching to make your
Voice heard
$$ $
Thank you for readingSee you in February
PHOTO BY IMY
In the meantime find us atfbcomdhiyouthmovement
twittercomDhiYouth
dhiyouthmomvementblogspotcom
youtubecomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom
Thank you for readingSee you in February
PHOTO BY IMY
In the meantime find us atfbcomdhiyouthmovement
twittercomDhiYouth
dhiyouthmomvementblogspotcom
youtubecomdhiyouthmovement
dhiyouthmovementgmailcom