August 11, 2005
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A treasure trove of knowledge
 The public library may have undergone a transformation after the arrival of the Internet, but its utility will not diminish as long as books, newspapers and....
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A futile exercise?
 The first phase of nominations for the local body elections is over. In Sindh 27,838 nominations have been filed, out of which 6,148 are women. The number is significant in view...
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Profile: Reviving a dying art form
 The museum of puppetry set up by Rafi Peer Theatre Workshop in Lahore is playing a vital and proactive role in the revival of this particular art form....
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An antioxidant vitamin
 The primary function of vitamin E in the body is to act as an antioxidant and as the body’s first line of defence against free radicals, writes Dr Zaigham Abbas...
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Pounds fall off, but so do the dollars
 Atkins revolution falters as diet food firm files for bankruptcy protection in US with losses of $340m reports Jamie Wilson...
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The human canvas
 In the past, only globetrotters sported tattoos. Tattoo parlours have recently mushroomed in Karachi and...
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Photo Feature: Sheer Style
 With summer in full swing, the Kurti continues to be a rage. It can be worn with straight pants or jeans. The idea here is to feel comfortable in what you wear but not at the expense of looking tardy....
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Aura of a bygone era
 In this week’s ‘Interiors’, Qurratulain Poonawala discovers a house whose owners love the furniture and accessories handed down to them through generations...
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Silent stomach ulcers
 Q: I will soon be 71 and am in reasonably good health. My working career ended 18 months ago. Three months ago, I began to get easily fatigued....
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Hot weather herbs
 Zahrah Nasir is ready to answer the next batch of questions. Here are a few tips, Ginger requires well-drained, humus rich soil, preferably....
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Eight Days a Week
 The Island is set in the year 2019. Lincoln Echo Six (Ewan McGregor) and Jordan Two Delta (Scarlett Johansson) are residents of an antiseptic, enclosed colony because Earth’s atmosphere...
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Far from the madding crowd
 The flaming red signboard jumps out at you rather unexpectedly from a mosaic of dull grey buildings. Chances are few know about this particular Indulge...
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