December 23, 2004

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For the sin of others We like to think of ourselves as civilized people, living in modern times. Yet many of us behave in a way that leaves one wondering what life is all about....		It’s all in the wheat Can you envision a Pakistan, a decade or so hence, where birth of an underweight baby or death of a mother in childbirth is a rarity?....
Oriental overtake Henna The delicate hand and feet adornment generated by a dying paste made from finely ground dried leaves of the henna plant. The patterned motifs serve to highlight a person’s participation in festive occasions; Eid, marriage, Diwali etc....		How do you know you’ve got a brain tumour? The restaurant was called Mon Plaisir, but in the event, it wasn’t very pleasant for me. It had been a particularly bad day. I was coproducing a TV current affairs series, and my colleague...
Her lost domain Like an aging empress seated on her throne, her hair gone grey, her majestic smile turned awry, “Empress Market” sits in the heart of Karachi’s traffic hub with passing vehicles blasting...		A hospital’s child There are innumerable qualities of the human mind and spirit that the body cannot always complement. Similarly, a fully functional and healthy body does not necessarily guarantee a satisfied and contented life....
Manners please! “Excuse me, where is gate 4,” I asked an airline attendant who was standing nearby chatting with one of his colleagues in the airport departure lounge. He looked at me and shot back scathingly,...		Clean up or clear out! From a sleek new car a child throws orange peels, from another a well-dressed middle-aged man throws a burning cigarette butt, and from a taxi a paan-eating driver colours the road...
Parkinson’s disease Q: I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease four years ago. I have a tremor, and I am not too solid on my feet....		Green up your working space Incorporating plants into an office environment can enliven the work atmosphere tremendously. It is good to see that more and more companies are following this route....
Eight Days a week Writer/Director Rajat Kapoor had to scramble frantically to put the money together to make Raghu Romeo, his second directorial feature after Private Detective and had to ask friends and family to invest in the film....		Potatoes all the way Classic mashed potatoes Ingredients 1 medium (about 11 ounces) potato per person I tbsp butter for each potato Milk to taste (1/4 cup or more per potato)...