September 11, 2003

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No more a dirty word Wiping his wet hands with a handkerchief and twirling his moustache, the uniformed policeman nonchalantly walks away without paying two rupees for the toilet he’s just used. Another one comes out from the....		Virtual zombies “Virtually schooled kids will be socially disadvantaged because they won’t develop the skills to relate to their peers,” says a Newsweek report on education on the Internet. My definition of the...
So, George, how do you feel about your mom and dad? As the alcoholic George Bush approached his 40th birthday in 1986, he had achieved nothing he could call his own. He was all too aware that none of his educational and professional accomplishments would...		The evil face of governance Mian Sahib feeds a pack of stray dogs that have been vaccinated by his veterinary doctor-daughter with jalebis or cakes everyday at the Clifton beach. That was his routine. “Now these poor dogs are starving, because I can’t....
In the name of God As thousands of people gather in Makkah from all over the world to perform Haj, many narrate stories of mishap and commotion that they face. In facilitating Haj procedures for Hajis, agents who call themselves group organizers have...		Garbage is gold Stinking and sprawling heaps of municipal garbage that deface Karachi can hardly be anybody’s idea of attractive surroundings. But startling statistics revealed by an environmental organization are likely to change one’s notion...
Baby you’re worth it The ninth month of pregnancy is a time of great anticipation as nature puts finishing touches on the unborn child. Every mother experiences apprehension about the final day of delivering the baby, but for some this apprehension takes the form of acute fear....		The world of whodunits I am a big fan of the whodunit novel. To me, it represents the most evolved form of storytelling. The crime novelist must not only do what the conventional novelist does...
Hormones and ovaries I am a 22-year-old female who was told by my doctor that I have polycystic ovarian syndrome. Will I ever be able to have kids? Can it be treated?...		Veggies from seed Growing your very own crisp, fresh veggies in the garden is extremely rewarding, fun, and furthermore, some varieties are so easy that it really is child’s play. The Karachi climate is often condemned...
Eight days A week enjoyed the first Charlie’s Angels movie. It was a fluffy bit of tongue-in-cheek fun. Take three sexy actresses (four if you count the main bad guy — or more appropriately gal — Kelly Lynch who, in my humble opinion...		A movement without borders Simple and eco-friendly, using indigenous technology, Sulabh’s two-pit flush compost toilets are nothing short of a mini-revolution on the Indian sanitation scene. But best of all, they are economically affordable and do not require an expensive sewage....
Post Mark: Troubled waters FOUAD M. Khan’s cover story (TR Sept. 3), while well-researched, was nonetheless disturbing. The government has been underplaying the hazardous effects of the oil spill whereas the cover story warns...		Fried treats Fried chicken chunks Ingredients: 1 kg chicken chunks (boneless) 2 tbsp red chilli powder 2 tbsp salt...