DAWN - Magazine; January 27, 2008

January 27, 2008

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PERSPECTIVE: The show must go on A month after Benazir Bhutto’s assassination, people in Sindh are upset at the turn of events in the immediate aftermath of the tragedy. Arguments abound, but amid all frustration, eyes are set on the future....		An uneasy transition A FEW hundred metres from the residence of the Bhuttos, which now plays host to Asif Zardari and his supporters, Manzoor Mangi spends time with his friends every day over cups of tea, Coming from Garhi Khuda Bux, he has traversed the path all his life and has said hello to the Bhuttos whenever one of them happened to be in town.....

Mass Media: Freedom with responsibility Children emulate what they see, and TV is one medium which can create negative or positive effects on their gullible minds “I have broken the shackles of feudalism… when I go you will hear the cry from Khyber to Karachi.....		The collective denial It is not general apathy or distracted energies of the people that the extremists are feeding on; it is a collective case of denial on the part of an increasing number of Pakistanis that is strengthening the extremists....

Blood line: Steering a rocking ship Benazir Bhutto fully knew the risk involved in challenging the status quo. And that has earned her a place in people’s hearts, Benazir Bhutto has left a big leadership void after her death. Though we may never know who actually killed her....		Globe trotting: A feast for the senses Bustling with museums, galleries, restaurants and clubs at the head of Mariahilferstrasse (Austria’s most popular shopping street) and behind the Natural History and Art History museums, Vienna has it al An understatement: Vienna is beautiful. We arrived in Wien, popularly known as Vienna, by an overnight train (Eurrail) from Venice.....

Food for thought: Street smart in Karachi Done with spending big bucks at glitzy restaurants? Bored with pizzas, burgers and fried chicken? Or just looking for something different, delicious and desi? While almost every one can name the top restaurants, real food lovers know that Karachi’s most appetising cuisine can be found at some of the most unpretentious places....		Diet Plight: Weight a minute Eating is an automatic behaviour that has little to do with choice, will power or even hunger Here’s an interesting thought: what if you’re not to blame for your weight problem?....

Deadly virus: Reality bites Dengue fever is on the march again and beginning to make its presence felt in the US, with cases popping up in Texas, Hawaii and Puerto Rico Anna Manzanarez was a picture of good health. But about a week after catching what she thought was a bad case of the flu, the 28-year-old waitress from Seaside....		Psychiatric illness: Are you senti(mental)? Depression, anxiety and psychosomatic disorders have increased dramatically in the last few years. This can also be attributed to the uncertain socio-political situation in the country. Pakistan has, of late, been struck by quite a few socio-political and economic uncertainties. This may have affected the mental health of its citizens in a big way.....

Third Umpire: The dreaded finger What would have happened if Aleem Dar had made as many mistakes as Bucknor did in the Sydney Test? Spare a thought for Steve Bucknor. He was supposed to officiate in the Third cricket Test between Australia and India at WACA in Perth....		SHOBHAA’S DAY: Something about Pakistani men The next Pakistani stud to attract a memsaab will be Asif Zardari. I am sure there are any number of panting females waiting to fill the slot created by the tragic murder of Benazir There were several articles in leading publications here that debated the issue of Caucasian, high-profile female celebrities falling for Pakistani men.....

Islamabad Dateline: Parable in the park President Musharraf has brought Pakistan to a brink. He went abroad selling his own image while decomposition of the system has begun Last Sunday was sunny but a bit icy. Where was everybody? I asked myself as I walked solo in the park.....		SPORTS ROUNDUP: Across the board The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to allow members of its newly-formed Governing Board to play their due role in streamlining cricket affairs in the country The first meeting of the board’s sub-committee on domestic cricket, game development and medical was held in Lahore on Jan 17.....

Swan Song: Shaun Pollock calls it a day Shaun Pollock recently announced his retirement from international cricket. It doesn’t augur well for South Africa The Port Elizabeth-born veteran, when he plays the fifth One-Day International against the West Indies at Johannesburg on Feb 3....		Begging and pleading If the girl’s parents seem open to the idea, go see them and talk it out honestly I am 23, almost done with my MBA and currently working with a multinational and drawing a handsome package. I am involved in a four-year-long relationship.....

In the dumps: Boredom blues The main cause behind boredom is an individual’s inability to understand emotion How many times do we hear the words, “I am bored” uttered by people that we know very well? Many a time, in fact, we ourselves use these words. So....		Medical Notes: Herbal scare The use of herbal products and supplements is popular because people feel they are important for health This fact is usually not disclosed to the physician. The results of a survey done in the United States and reported in the journal Clinical Therapeutics reveal that 38 million Americans take herbal medicines.....

Past Present: Columbus: the other side Generally, heroes represent the aspirations of nations, therefore to glorify their image, historians highlight their achievements and make attempts to justify their acts as extraordinary and beneficial for the people....		Quiz-O-Mania: Books and authors ONE: Name the 20th century humorist who created two unforgettable characters. Bertie Wooster, the first person narrator of his creator’s ten novels and over 40 short stories, is a member of the idle rich class. The other is a man called Jeeves, who is Wooster’s valet and who has been described as ‘the gentleman’s personal gentleman.....

CATHARSIS: Terms of endearment Worse than the loss one experiences or even the initial horror thereof is this sickening denial that takes charge of your mind, heart and soul I can only hope you are one of the lucky few who don’t know anything about the tentacles of grief. ....		Letters This has reference to the article My point too (Dec 30, 2007) by Nadeem F. Paracha. Despite several concerns expressed by your readers, the man is sailing in his own boat. This time around, he has portrayed himself as a real “intellectual” guiding a novice...

Memories: BB and Balochistan Benazir Bhutto’s assassination has shocked and hurt every conscientious person in the world. People in Balochistan are no different. They too have felt the pain of her death. The downtrodden in Balochistan loved Benazir Bhutto.....