April 25, 2002

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The dating scene We would be hard-pressed to put together a national team, because dating remains the game of the privileged few. Say the word ‘date’ and you have probably conjured up an extreme image in the mind of the average listener....		Of right of way Last week, I had a car accident and I felt great about it at end of the day. Here’s what happened: As I drove down the PTV roundabout, engrossed in deep thought about my next column, a car, big enough to crush a throng of people under its wheels, came (read sped) from nowhere and rammed itself into my little car....
Troubled homefront Each year countless women pay a heavy tax for their existence in this country. It comes in various shapes and forms and is colloquially referred to as, ‘domestic violence’. Though declarations on the equal status of women are readily adopted...		Against all odds While participating in sports is an important part of a student’s life, it is disheartening to know that there are no sports activities taking place in schools and colleges of Larkana. Officials only wake up when there is a competition...
Grandma wins again Wafts of amla and fenugreek on the boil, the essence of an almond based wick burnt over desi ghee. Strains of oil burnt in copper cauldrons. The subtle scent of a lemon and mint clear cleanser. The supple comfort of a fruit pack scrub....		For the love of heritage Visiting the home of Zainab and Maqsood Alavi, one feels one has entered an era long gone. Inhabiting a bungalow constructed in 1910, the decor of the place is in keeping...
Wake-up call There was a time — 77 AD to be precise — when boiled mice were thought to be the perfect medicine for children who wet the bed. Other cures through the ages have included eating hare and hedgehog testicles (but not together), licking...		A bejewelled marriage In a far off time in a far away place an exchange between two mothers sets the stage for an extraordinary relationship, between two extraordinary people, which has spanned over more...
Breast milk not related to colic Q :What is colic? I am nursing my first baby, and my mother has become a real pest. She says the baby has colic and that my breast-feeding has caused it....		Eucalyptus controversy Eucalyptus, an exotic tree from Australia, is one of the fastest growing species in the world. Within a few decades, it has become most controversial after its introduction in new habitats...
Eight Days A Week VIDEO Check out 40 Days And 40 Nights this weekend where Matt (Josh Hartnett) can’t get over his ex-girlfriend (Shaw). He’s depressed and confused. So he medicates himself with sex...		Eastern cuisine Sindhi Biryani Ingredients Mutton 1kg Rice 1 1/2kg Tomatoes 2...