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The world of neo-Romans COMPARING the current American military-political hegemony with that of the Roman Empire in its heyday has lately been in vogue. This is not only spurious and misleading on several counts, but...		Understanding terrorism The dictionary meaning of the word terrorism won’t take us anywhere. Instead of frittering away faculties on defining terrorism, let us examine two appropriate stories from the recent past for understanding the dreaded term....
Culture: Our literary clubs Let the falcon of fantasy fly fast and let the dolphin of drollery dive deep to fetch us the following delightful scenario:...		Arts: Learning classical music Looking at the popularity of pop and playback singers, many youngsters, and even elderly people, feel...
Net-Clip: Fun online Strolling through the Net, one thing is for sure — you almost certainly get to find things that you never expected to be there. Stuff that make you jaw drop, leave...		Local Bodies: A perfect system? AT last, preparations are well underway to hold the local government elections, putting an end to the rumours that this year they may be postponed. These...
Crisis Situation: Flood management AS a result of rapid urbanization, flooding can cause a major disaster in big towns and cities. In Pakistan, the development of catchment areas has increased...		Sights & Sounds: On cloud nine IT’s June 27, 2005. I board a PIA flight to Kathmandu with a few butterflies fluttering in the belly. I’ll be accompanied by nine other pen-wielders....
MOSAIC From Southeast Asia to the Black Sea, fishing nets have become deathtraps for thousands of whales, dolphins and porpoises...		Capital Corner: Childhood in jeopardy Sitting in the car at a cold spot for ice cream or drinks in any of the Markaz of the capital....
Health: Need for polio education Polio is an infectious disease that affects the central nervous system and can cause temporary or permanent paralysis, that is, loss of control or feeling in....		Health Interactive I have noticed a gradual increase in growth of small fleshy things on my neck and armpit. There is no pain or itching. I am a female, 45 and suffer from diabetes....
Hot Seat Thirteen years ago a television programme was launched which provided many young and upcoming singers and bands with a platform to prove their mettle. The television programme was....		Education: Advocating liberal arts IT is admission time in nearly all private schools of the country. Hundreds of students will be pondering on the subjects to take at the advanced level....
Point of View: Devotion to a cause ESCAPIST, nostalgic, mentally sick — to be brief, all the dismissive epithets the progressives employed in their heyday for the so-called reactionary writers can now....		Different strokes: Playing with national honour THE forthcoming twin tour to Germany and Holland will be yet another chance for the national team to resurrect its dying image both in the country and abroad....
Through the covers: The glut needs to be broken I READ with interest a recent news report that said the organizers of the three-match One Day series between sides representing Asia and Africa are finding it tough to....		Sporting Event: In the swim of things SHORTLY before the US team concluded one of its most successful swimming world championships in history, US men’s team coach Dave Salo expressed surprise that China...
View From America: The pilgrims’ progress “I am not gay, why do you want to take my picture?” a man in his mid-sixties asks me. “Do you have anything against gays?” I shoot back in the hope it may....		Chapter From History: A forgotten hero In Pakistan, it is not uncommon to forget those who were able to gain significant achievements and deserve to be remembered. This apathy increases if that particular individual is not a Muslim....