COVER STORY: The truth about war
Thanks to advancements in technology, a television viewer can witness the war as it happens all in the comfort of their living room. People seem to have become captivated by the images of death and destruction....
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Copy editing Bush
On Thursday, April 3, 2003, www.cnn.com offered a piece called: “Bush thanks Marines; vows ‘complete and final victory’.” However, someone at CNN must have sent out an unedited version of the...
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Operation desert hope
A major initiative to reduce poverty among Pakistan’s drought-stricken communities got its first public airing in Karachi last month, amid applause and calls for backup sustainable solutions and a water survey....
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Burning bridges
The world is at war. More specifically, the United States of America along with its cronies, is busy ‘liberating’ the oppressed masses of Iraq with Tomahawks and stealth bombers....
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Stolen relics
The theft of 41 artefacts and seals from Moenjodaro museum over 10 months ago, with seemingly no signs of their recovery, shows our indifference towards our culture and heritage. Many...
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Back from the dead
In a dog eat dog world, it is rare and very gratifying indeed to see a man contented with his lot. And Abdul Ghani of Killi (Village) Allahyar in Mastung district just 40 minutes drive south of Quetta is one such man....
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Life within a life
Like her mother before her, Jamila had never been to a health centre even when she was seriously ill....
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Lying in ruins
Situated on the north bank of the Gharo Creek – some 50 kilometres from Karachi, the ruins of Bhambore suggest that it was a magnificent city in its time....
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In a new world
To go or not to go: that is the nagging question a high percentage of our populace mulls over almost every day....
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Walking works
Q: I would like you to address the benefits of walking for health. How many miles and at what speed? Is seven days a week advisable? Should the...
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Hug and tell
I really need to learn how to hug properly. I think it’s an essential skill one must have and I just don’t have it....
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Barfi galore
Carrot barfi
Ingredients:
1.5 kg carrots, grated
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water...
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