Childhood obesity has doubled in the last two decades, with 10% of all children between the ages of 2 and 5 in the US already overweight. "My Gym" is a specially designed gym where trainers are determined to overcome the obesity problems in kids. Madeeha Anwar visited one such gym in Alexandria, VA.
FOR SUBTITLES please click on the CC button under the video and choose your language of preference. PARA LOS SUBTITULOS, por favor hacer clic en el botón CC y eligir el idioma preferido. The participation of women in the Egyptian revolution didn't come as a surprise to us, nor do we view it as an...
As spring planting goes into high gear in the United States, farmers are going high-tech in order to use less fertilizer, save money and protect the environment. Satellite-based GPS navigation systems are becoming standard equipment on modern farm equipment, helping farmers get the most from thei...
Any time is pie time, morning noon or night," this is the motto of the Georgetown Pie Sisters. Alli, Bear and Cat Blakely started their shop in January 2012 and were well received in the business circle of Washington, DC. The sisters left their successful careers in fields like finance and fashio...
"Any time is pie time, morning noon or night." This is the motto of the Georgetown Pie Sisters. Alli, Bear and Cat Blakely started their shop in January 2012 and were well-received in the business circle of Washington, DC. VOA's Madeeha Anwar met these sisters and asked about their recipe for suc...
Educators in the United States are trying to make science, technology, engineering and math more appealing to students. Organizers of the USA Science and Engineering Festival in Washington last Friday through Sunday (April 27-29) hope the hands-on exhibits help to accomplish that goal.
A neighborhood in Baltimore, on the US east coast, is getting a facelift. Artists from across the United States and around the world are painting murals on buildings, some of which have been vacant for years.
The midwest city of Chicago is hosting the 12th Annual World Summit of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates, the first time the event is taking place in North America. VOA's Madeeha Anwar takes a look at the event, which is encouraging people to "Speak Up, Speak Out for Freedom and Rights."
Since 1910, African American entertainers -- including Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington -- have performed at the Howard Theater, even launching their careers there. But since 1980, The Howard, in a traditionally African American neighborhood, has sat in disrepair and was set to be destroyed. Bu...
Egyptians go to the polls next month to begin voting for a new president. VOA's Madeeha Anwar looks at the expectations of voters before the elections.
VOA's Sarah Zaman looks at the history of the gift that the mayor of Tokyo gave to the mayor of DC 100 years ago as well as the history of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Madeeha Anwar experiences one of the best ways to see the blossoms and sights of DC- a boat cruise.
On the last Saturday of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade takes place along Constitution Avenue. During and after the parade, the Sakura Matsuri -- Japanese Street Festival, the largest Japanese Cultural Festival in United States, takes place.
It's now fewer than 100 days until the 2012 Olympic Games begin in London. Around the world, many competitors have yet to qualify, while hundreds of thousands of spectators are preparing to travel to the British capital. But is London itself ready?
sameer anwar & madiha, lovely lead pair of 2008-09 hit show 'mera 'mann.after the success of their 1st project they were cast together repeatedly.
sameer anwar-madiha iftikhar, lovely lead pair of 2008 hit show 'mera mann'.after the success of their 1st project they were cast together repeatedly.
a scene from sameer anwar's hit show Naseeb.after this show sameer & madiha were paired up together repeatedly.
A website called Pinterest has become one of the hottest social networks for women. VOA's Madeeha Anwar takes a look at the virtual bulletin board- with photos, recipes, decorating ideas...and more.
In a scene that would be familiar to generations of artisans from the past, Anthony Corradetti shapes molten glass in the same way glass blowers before him have done for centuries. Working in a Baltimore, Maryland, studio converted from an historic 19th-century foundry building, Corradetti is not...
In this interview with VOA Urdu's Madeeha Anwar, Tahira Syed, a famous Pakistani Ghazal singer of the 70s and 80s, is sharing the best moments of her life and singing career.
VOA's Madeeha Anwar visits the "House of Charity" in Houston, Texas, and spoke to two kids from Pakistan who underwent surgeries in America and have a place to recover thanks to the organization.
Healthcare Scotus Madeeha Anwar / Carolyn Presutti US Supreme Court is hearing a case that will have a lasting effect on American laws and virtually provide every American's access to healthcare. The justices will hear arguments regarding the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act -- a medi...
There was a time when weddings were simple. But with the passage of time and the latest trends, wedding trends in the US are also changing. VOA's Madeeha Anwar looks at the latest wedding trends.
A new medical breakthrough reveals an important weakness in the microscopic parasite which causes malaria. VOA's Madeeha Anwar takes a look at what might provide a good starting point for new anti-malarial drugs.
Pastry Chef Niel Piferoen had always known what he wanted to do in life. At the age of 16, he returned to his native country of Belgium to pursue that dream -- and the dream was to become a chocolatier. VOA's Madeeha Anwar talks to Niel about pursuing his dream.
Glassblowing is a glass-forming technique that involves inflating molten glass into a bubble or parison with the aid of a blowpipe or blow tube. VOA's Madeeha Anwar talks to Anthony Corradetti, a well-known glass blower in America, about the process of glassblowing.
Madeeha Anwar / Susan Logue: The business of Washington DC is government. In fact, Washingtonians have frequently gotten a bad rap for their sense of style. But as it seeks to diversify and create more jobs, the city is looking to build a new industry, one that is usually associated with New York...
Madeeha Anwar / Kurt Achin: India's capital has held its first ever large-scale drill for a potential disaster. The drill highlights some of the public awareness and logistical challenges India faces as its economy burgeons. Pakistan had two major natural disasters in the past decade. Experts say...
Madeeha Anwar / Carol Pearson: Many people in the United States and around the world like to share special gifts and cards with their loved ones every February 14th -- Valentine's Day. Originally a day to honor a Christian saint, it is no longer associated with any particular faith. It has become...
Madeeha Anwar / Penelope Poulou: Five leading ladies are competing for the Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role. All have offered weighty performances but some are a cut above.
Madeeha Anwar / Mana Rabiee: Tattoos have become popular in the United States among younger age groups, and having one on your body no longer marks you as a rebel. In fact, so many people have been getting tattoos in the US that a reverse trend is now emerging -- tattoo removal. This is a report ...
Madeeha Anwar / Mike O'Sullivan: Los Angeles is home to people from many countries who share their culture, and their food, with their neighbors. This is a report on a family with roots in southern Mexico that is preserving and teaching others about their culinary traditions.
Chocolate lovers in the United States are indulging their passion at chocolate fountains, which have become popular for parties, according to chocolatier Hillary Bradley. VOA's Madeeha Anwar reports.
Madeeha Anwar, Washington: Hillary Bradley is a chocolatier and is running a chocolate business successfully in Virginia for the past many years. In this report she shows viewers what a chocolate fountain is and how it can make any party a lot more fun.
Madeeha Anwar / Vidushi Sinha: In the world of tuberculosis control, it is the worst-case scenario. Doctors in Mumbai, India, reported last month they are seeing a group of patients infected with what they called "totally drug-resistant" tuberculosis. Indian health officials are still investigati...
Madeeha Anwar / Greg Flakus: Marvel Comics has entertained people for decades with characters like Spiderman, the Hulk and Captain America. But with the growing popularity of video games and Internet entertainment, comic book creators have had to expand the settings and themes of their stories.
Madeeha Anwar, Washington: As the US marked the birthday of slain civil rights leader the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday -- some veterans of the civil rights movements were also joining forces with the Occupy Wall Street movement in DC in front of Washington headquarters of the Fe...
