January 19, 2006

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Humanity at its worst In a country where barbaric traditions of honour killings and vani prevail, existence of bonded labour is accepted as a cultural...		Remembering a teacher Unlike freezing, foggy Lahore, Karachi winters, with low temperatures and warm sunshine, spell happiness. But while the weather in...
Bonded labour: all evils rolled into one One of the most important topics being discussed by the media and NGOs in Pakistan is the issue of bonded labour these days...		Putting the pieces of life back together John Tulloch was on a Circle Line train when a bomb exploded next to him. Badly injured and disorientated, he thought his life had been....
The mental block A Review(Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry) of the progress of molecular genetics in seeking genes for mental illness by Robert Plomin, the most important single authority, finds very little....		Sweating it out Yoga offers flexibility, increased energy and relaxation, and has become popular owing to its stress management qualities, writes Fareedah Hemani...
A story of another earthquake When the tremor struck, I woke up in the middle of the night on the bedroom floor instead of the bed, in the midst of the furniture, much of which had toppled over....		When the will takes over A number of disabled artists produce unique works of art while holding the brush with their mouth or foot. Their works are exhibited and bought all over the...
The arty side When one thinks of dolls one instantaneously imagines the cute, curly haired pink cheeked toys one played with in childhood. The other image that comes to mind is the ubiquitous Barbie...		Stuck in a time warp Afghan women associated with the carpet industry suffer from many illnesses. Some take refuge in drugs and give opium to their babies to keep them quiet, so they can work....
Making an impact India goes global with Bollywood films. Indian food, fashion and software are now acknowledged in the West, reports Azeem Haider...		Outside my window The writer talks about the garden outside her window and the birds she encounters daily, writes Zuby Ally...
A day in the life of a female photographer It is difficult for a female photograher to make a niche for herself in the field, writes Afia Zahoor...		Moderate consumption of diet pop Q: I am a 43-year-old dentist who drinks two 2-litre diet pops a day. When possible, I drink the caffeine-free, but that’s....
Naturally speaking The writer educates her readers on the use of organic fertilizers and the natural ways to deal with fruit tree pests...		Eight Days a Week Winning Oscars and delivering box-office winners (the Lord Of The Rings trilogy) has given Peter Jackson a huge...
Meat carnival In a big bowl mix minced meat with all the ingredients except oil, eggs and sesame seeds. Marinate for two hours. Take a handful of dough and shape...