September 2, 2004

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A home without hope No longer able to fight injustices and oppression at home and in society, a woman’s last hope is to find a haven in the government-administered shelter homes called Darul Amans. The name suggests that peace reigns supreme at these places for molested and harassed women. But these shelters may also turn out to be as insecure as any other, bringing....		Overcoming fears American president Franklin Roosevelt once said: “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” In everyday life most of us shy away from acknowledging our fears that cause us anxiety and embarrassment. Every human being experiences fear when faced with an unfamiliar situation. It is a survival instinct, but when it becomes unmanageable it is a warning sign....
Sponsoring lives I am on a mission. My goal is to name my niece. As I spent countless hours to choose the right name, I realized my sister is crassly materialistic in her agreement of my being the name-picker. This great responsibility was not given unconditionally, but because of my promises that I would be readily available to babysit my niece whenever my sister and her husband dined out....		Brand-conscious mothers When I became a mother nine months ago, I was not prepared for the change my personality underwent, which in my opinion, unfortunately was not for the better. After my daughter came into my life, I became a paranoid, social snob who wanted all the best things for my child. I wonder, was this love for my child or fulfillment of a personal need...
PHOTO FEATURE: From the land of the Taj The city of Agra is known for its world-famous Taj Mahal, the white marble monument that Emperor Shah Jahan built (between 1631-52) on the banks of the river Yamuna, in memory...		In and out As people around the world are becoming more and more health conscious, putting on jogging tracks and scooting off to gyms, they are also becoming aware of the need to rid their body of any unpleasant elements that may be detrimental to healthy living. Thus, the rapid increase in the use of anti-toxins...
Surviving the odds The new project launched by the city government to plant date palms, otherwise known as, Phoenix dectylifera, on the roads of Karachi has yielded satisfactory results, far beyond what was expected,” said Liaqat Ali, director horticulture for the city government....		An outsider’s view Walking on the dusty streets of Karachi, he would sometimes think of New York City. He thought of the different moods of NYC, where he used to work in the Empire State Building. He remembered the hustle bustle at 5:00p.m, when everyone rushed into the subway station at Herald Square....
A helpless village Rehja, a village in Balochistan, was once surrounded by greenery. Due to a dry spell for years, it has now become a desert. Sindhi is the language spoken in the village and the men of Rehja are mostly labourers who work in the neighbouring villages of Winder and Wakhar....		Too many vitamins Will you please do an article on vitamin popping? My 90-year-old husband (yes, 90) was released from the hospital and was prescribed every conceivable vitamin in addition to a multiple...
Dazzling fuchsias There is nothing quite as impressive as a fuchsia plant in full bloom, its ballerina-skirt flowers dancing in the breeze. This attractive range of plants has, over the last few years, finally begun to make its presence felt in Pakistan and is becoming very popular....		EIGHT DAYS A WEEK Writer/Director Stephen Sommers’ homage to the Universal Studios monsters Van Helsing is a big, bloated, special effects-laden Hollywood action-adventure extravaganza that runs out of steam fast, goes on for much too long (it runs well over two hours), has one of the cheesiest endings I’ve seen in a long time and just ends up giving you one big...
POST MARK: Global city The article by Farhan Anwar (TR, Aug 2) provides excellent suggestions and pointers for the revitalization plan. One of the most important aspects is actual revenue generation without leakage of any...		Treats for children Smiley sandwiches Ingredients 2 Chicken pieces boiled and shredded 2 tbsp mayonnaise 1 tbsp butter...