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Sagacious Saladin In the modern world, with its overtones and undercurrents of political and religious strife, figures like Saladin hold particular interpretive significance, not just as an icon, but also as an idea...		When the mountains mourn Pompeii, a Roman port and a resort in Italy for the sensuous pleasures of the rulers, the rich and the commanders of the world conquering legions was violently jolted by a massive earthquake in AD63....
Teachers and Bart Simpson “I will not call my teacher ‘Hot Cakes’, I will not call my teacher ‘Hot Cakes’, I will not call my teacher.“Cursive writing does not mean what I think it does.”...		Teenage blues A reunion party of university friends is always a delightful event. That’s exactly what happened last week when some of us met at a friend’s place....
Ramadan in cyber space In the holy month of Ramadan people tend to undergo a religious revival and obtain as much of Allah’s Blessings as possible. This week we have selected some sites that will...		Patience and piety The very spirit of the holy month is so overwhelming that almost each one of us tries his/her best to lead a virtuous life. With supplicating hands and humble gestures we seek God Almighty’s blessings.....
In need of preservation Mehboob Jo bungalow is a picturesque village located in the Miro Khan taluka of the Larkana district. The village is named after Mehboob Khan Shahani, who was a revenue collector during the rule of Mian Noor Mohammad Kalhoro (1719-1753)....		The German journey y recent visit to Germany was a very impressive journey not only through a beautiful landscape but also its history and culture leading to a better understanding of the country and its people...
A doctor for all seasons Ten years ago, when the people of Village Sinkathiya, Mavaiya Block, Varanasi, elected Sukha (b. 1944) to attend a Mahila Samakhya training course on traditional medicines, little did they imagine that she would be Sukha Doctor to them very soon....		In danger of losing out Since the last decade, scientists have been baffled by the dramatic decline of vulture species in the Indian subcontinent. There are about nine species of vultures that inhabit South Asia and,...
Hot Seat Acting is one of the most effective means of communicating to the masses what the author or playwright has to say about a certain subject or issue....		Writers and readers hese days, it appears that writers are fading out — and for a good reason. There is hardly a significant group of people left who would find the time to read a few sentences, let alone a paragraph, an article or a book....
A little bit of self-love WE are living in times where we, in general, have developed an acute sense of self-importance. And so a flood of autobiographies. This situation compels us to be selective....		The hardworking pragmatist The current captain ofEnglish cricket team has a gentle disposition, but on the cricketing field he is a hard nut to crack...
All hopes came crashing down ANY hope that the Super Test may salvage the Super Series from almost an absolute non-event crashed to ground by tea-time on the second day of the match, which, incidentally, was scheduled to last one extra day than the routine five....		A truly overwhelming response LAST week I had talked about the urgent need of team spirit in the nation in order to be able to put up a brave face against the fury of the elements that hit parts of Pakistan on October 8....
When every day is all there is It’sCondolences are awkward. No matter how you word your grief, the sentiments sound vacuous — trite or too mannered, rarely anything in-between. It is a tough act to accomplish — not only in your choice of syntax, but your demeanour. ...		Mosaic A multi-million dollar initiative that should help some of the world’s poorest people to better cope with droughts and pest infestations is being launched by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF). ...
Newsmaker Everyone comes to Hollywood with dreams, but not everyone is lucky. Antonio Banderas is few of the lucky ones to have had everything he wanted in this tinsel town — fame, money, the woman he admired, ...		Health Interactive QI am a 28 year old unmarried female. Of and on I’ve been having chest pains with a gap of months, since the year 2000. It feels as if a finger is deeply poking inside my body....
Homegrown remedies Herbs and herbal medicines are becoming quite popular in the US, and herbs are easily obtained — at small health food stores as well as at Wal-Mart....		The saint who walked on water A boat carrying passengers from River Dejlah started toward its destination. The boat-owner came to a passenger, sitting in tattered clothes in a corner, and demanded the fare....
From Here, There, and Everywhere SEONGNAM: A South Korean acrobatic team ‘Black Eagles’ performs during the press day of the Seoul Air Show. The fifth annual event was held for a week from Oct 18 with many other affiliated events....