August 4, 2005

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A prickly problem Patients are often unnecessarily injected for upper respiratory tract disease, diarrhoea, fever or general fatigue. A variety of studies has concluded that more than 90 per cent of the injections given in developing countries are unnecessary....		Fun and games What I miss in Karachi is good cinema. The 70s was the last decade, I seem to recall, when we could book our seats at the Capitol, Palace, Paradise or Rex and enjoy the latest, or almost latest, films....
All together now Saucer chips become jewelled eyes, cup handles turn into ears. For sculptor Cleo Mussi, cast-off crockery is the perfect DNA for human mosaics, says Fiona Rattray...		An architectural marvel In a conservation effort that took nearly a decade to complete, one NGO has undertaken the comprehensive restoration and repair of Baltit Fort, making it a beautiful and functional building, writes...
Motherhood mumblings Those women who are fortunate enough to pursue a career, know the feeling of independence and jubilation of holding a pay cheque in their hands, writes Saima Salman...		Nature’s gift The pulp of aloe vera has been used for hundreds of years for relief from even the most serious of burns. Legend has it that Cleopatra used the extract regularly for her make-up, writes Dr A....
An exotic temple Thar, like any other desert, can be daunting and surprising. It has many wonders, and numerous nations and strange customs have blossomed on its dunes....		Dairy delight Milk helps in building the body tissues —- the bones, teeth, skin and muscles. Have it warm at night and it will put you to sleep — have it cold...
T-shirts with a difference T-shirts come in all the colours of the rainbow, and usually the more brash the statement on it, the bolder is the colour of the shirt, writes Sibtain Naqvi...		Child abuse and NGOs Sexual abuse of children is very common and widespread in our country. Given the sanctimonious bent of our society, such issues are often brushed under the carpet and everyone seems to think that they do not exist....
Signs of impending doom Q I was responsible for my friend’s wedding reception. Halfway through it, I fainted. The room was hot, and I was stressed out. I was rushed to the ER and discharged within an hour....		Grapevines made simple Grapevines are considered difficult and temperamental. Zahrah Nasir explains that this is not the case. They, however, like to have lots of tender loving care combined with generous doses of patience...
Eight Days a Week Zealous fans of Douglas Adams’ 1979 science fiction comic novel The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and its four sequels, number in the millions. Having devoured the first four books in a reading frenzy many, many years ago you can also count me in as, at least, a casual follower.		Pizza Platters Zealous fans of Douglas Adams’ 1979 science fiction comic novel The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and its four sequels, number in the millions. Having devoured the first four books in a reading frenzy many, many years ago you can also count me in as, at least, a casual follower.