March 04, 2007 Welcome to a generous selection of articles from DAWN's Weekly Magazine. This page is updated every Sunday. For current issue Click here Unfair to the fair sex YET again, we are going to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8. There will be a series of seminars; women activists will take out rallies; women from the rural areas will be asked to put their handicrafts on display;... The great conspiracy A CONSPIRACY almost as old as mankind became clear to me last night. I assure you it had nothing to do with Mona Lisa. It was like discovering a star-studded sky in the midst of our urban jungle, Karachi.... When the mills of fate grind on WHEN trapped in two types of circumstances, man becomes eccentric. First, when he loses sight of reality and fails to comprehend reason, and second, when his faith in the Creator dwindles. He then seeks solace from different sources.... Emancipated women WOMEN belong to the weaker (or fair) sex. Even William Shakespeare says, “Frailty, thy name is woman.” In the past, women were not allowed to do jobs.... A noble profession I AM often asked, “Why did you choose to be a nurse and not a doctor?” This article intends to explain why nursing appeals to so many people, including myself.... In the name of development IN today’s world, the principles of national sovereignty are thought to be the keystone of international relations. International humanitarian and human rights organisations offer legally binding bases for international protection and assistance of the people whose lives are at risk within their national borders.... The making of a fashion statement IT''S one of those fashion accessories that have remained IN for more than a century. In fact, it has been one of the most sought-after clothing pieces all over the world.... A magnificent museum ESTABLISHED in the Grand Victoria Memorial Hall in 1906, the Peshawar Museum is famous for housing a unique and rare collection of Gandhara sculptures, coins, epigraphs and other antiquities recovered from... A journey full of surprises IN March 2006, the Kenyan High Commission held a tourism road show at a hotel in Karachi. Those who attended the show were informed that the Kenyan governments had made visa acquisition for Pakistanis easier, as a result of which visas would be issued on arrival in Kenya for $50 each.... Coping with heart problem CONGESTIVE heart failure (CHF) -- also called congestive cardiac failure (CCF) or just heart failure (HF) -- is a condition that can result from any structural or functional cardiac disorder that impairs the ability of the heart to fill with or pump sufficient amount of blood throughout the body.... Discovering Rumi’s message of love REMOVING his black cloak, he stood in his white headdress, white skirt and white pajamas. At the onset and each stop of the Sema, holding his arm crosswise, the dervish represented the number one and testified God’s unity.... Hot Seat FOR TV actress-turned-director Sawera Nadeem, life is simply a journey of adventure and discovery. We recently caught up with her to find out how she prefers to chill out when she is not making memorable moments for the television.... Illustrious women “MY dear fellow, never argue with a woman …” This is what Mohammad Ali Jinnah said to someone after a long discussion with Mrs Anne Besant. It is a true glimpse into the rough political life of colonial India.... A tribute to the blooming mustard A FEW words about the yellow festival, which people in Lahore like to celebrate as a kite-flying festival. It is basically a seasonal phenomenon, a kind of tribute to the blooming... The conquest of Constantinople THE Romans in Constantinople were the most daunting enemies of Muslims. They always kept the neighbouring Muslims states engaged in hostilities and never let them come close to their shores.... One more bites the dust YOU would know better by the time these lines come out in print, but as I write Pakistan looks to be in trouble to name a possible twelfth man for its initial match of the tournament.... India can rise above the rest IN theory the ninth World Cup begins on March 11 with the opening ceremony in Jamaica. In practice, barring accidents, it gets under way as an increasingly intriguing eight-horse race starting on March 27.... Panesar savours his World Cup mission MONTY Panesar has spent most of the past year establishing himself as the heart-warmingly fresh face of the England Test side, but in recent weeks his career has taken an unexpected twist.... Attack is the best defence WHILE discussing the various steps at various levels that are required to lift the game in the country and to bring about a change in fortunes at the international level, I... The connectedness of things BLAME it on the beards? That’s being narrow-minded. The establishment would have us believe that all our present ills creep from one source – the menacing mullahs. Women are the target – so the populace is being told.... Home alone WITH reference to S.M.Waseem''s article The pain of living alone, published on February 4. The writer has discussed the pros and cons of solitude. Loneliness is an essential ingredient for the screening of one’s inner self.... Health Interactive Q: I am a male of 33 years. I have osteoarthritis of both knees for the last five years. My height is 5ft, 6in, and weight is around 68kgs.... Mosaic Iraqi marshlands revived ALMOST half the Iraqi marshlands, considered by some as the original biblical “Garden of Eden” and an ecosystem of global importance, has recovered to its former 1970s extent.... Newsmaker AFTER six directing and two screenplay nominations, Martin Scorsese finally got the Oscar he deserves. For 26 years the gold-plated bald guy had been evading him, but on Sunday last Scorsese finally received the Oscar for the Best Director as the exclusive audience gave him a standing ovation....

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