: About Me

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

My name is Gulrukh Tausif and I've been writing for Helium since Dec 2007. I am a housewife and mother of three young kids.

Diversity fascinates me so Helium is a perfect place for me. I love meeting new people, making new friends and knowing about cultures and traditions beyond my own horizon. I am grateful to Helium for giving me this opportunity.

I love to write short stories and hope they'll get published one day. I love to read and review books and thought provoking articles. I am also addicted to crossword puzzles and sudoku (easier versions only)

A movie, a book and children inspired me to write. I love to write about the choices kids have to make everyday, the challenges they face and the decisions they take each day. Each action shapes their personality, their moral values and make them the adults they shall be one day.

I will be serving as the manager for channel Islam . I'd like to get to know more about the writers contributing to this channel.

Please share your ideas, ask questions and give your suggestions to make this channel more valuable. You can contact me via "Contact This Writer" on About me page or post your threads on the discusion forum.

While respecting the diversity of religions on Helium and acknowledging each person's right to have strong personal opinions, I hope we can create an atmosphere for thoughtful debates and meaningful conversations.

I hope my words will contribute in making this world a more tolerant one. Let there be peace so that our children can smile.

My inspiration comes from a verse from the Holy Quran:

"Then which of the Blessings of your Lord shall you deny?" (Surah Rehman:13)

My passion is ...

Knowledge

I know too much about ...

Baby pampers

My parents always told me ...

Do your best and leave the rest to Allah.

My childhood ambition ...

To read as many books as I could beg, borrow or buy....

My favorite memory ...

Too many.

Why I write ...

Because I have to.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Loads of Helium articles/ The Quran/Recitation of the Quran by Qari Saad AlGhamdi

My first job ...

Being a housewife.

My best moment ...

Each moment spent with family is cherished and precious.

My inspiration ...

Love and support of my family.

Politics, News & Issues > People in the News Worst natural disasters of 2011

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Earthquakes, tsunamis, mudslides, droughts, tornadoes, floods and snow storms causing widespread death and destruction around the globe remained in headlines throughout 2011. Thousands of people lost their lives due to these natural disasters and there were incredible damages to infra-structure.  Some of the worst natural disasters to strike our planet in 2011 were: ♦ Australia: Floods and Cyclone Following a long drought, heavy rains in December 2010 and January 2011 caused devastating floods in the state of Queensland destroying crops and killing many. The Brisbane River burst...

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