Walk the talk
While it may not have roped in the 100,000 or so figure, or the ‘WSF celebrities’ that seem to go wherever the WSF is held, it did bring local people from...
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The ‘rave and rant’ of life
The voice of the people reached a crescendo at the World Social Forum (WSF) in Karachi with an uninhibited expression of fears and frustrations on a huge diversity of socio-economic issues....
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Reading between the lines
There have been lukewarm memories for some yet lasting memories for many from the WSF. “It was beyond the expectations of the public that the WSF would turn out to be...
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The missing link
That the World Social Forum (WSF) managed to make its presence felt in the media is indeed testimony of its success. Not a single of the five days –– and a...
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Reaching new heights
Fresh ground was broken by four female pilots when they took their jets high up in the sky, wearing their wings proudly having earned them after three and a...
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Growing pains
Where did it all go wrong for Louise? Once a cheeky, freckle-faced girl, she is now a prostitute addicted to cocaine and is still only 23....
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What a man wants
Representing strength and endurance, shirts are the most venerable and ubiquitous item of men’s attire. These casual, long sleeved shirts present a balanced mix of subtle and bright colours, with ...
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Addressing the anarchy in media
Questions regarding the freedom and responsibility of the electronic media and related agencies in Pakistan were raised and answered at the conference on ‘Freedom and Anarchy in the Electronic Media’...
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Made for walking
There was a time when people ridiculed those who were of above-average height, but thanks to the media coverage and models, tall stature has become not only acceptable...
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Successful public speaking
There is a natural tendency to feel nervous before giving a speech, which is quite ingrained and healthy. It shows that one cares about doing well. But too much anxiousness can be detrimental....
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Hair, there, everywhere
Superfluous hair growth is a socially and psychologically traumatic condition for women. Known medically as hirsutism, it has been on the rise in recent years...
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A day in the life of a yoga instructor
In our country yoga is considered as a fitness tool. It is really a lifestyle. The physical part is actually the third step in yoga...
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Prostate cancer treatment
QI am an 83-year-old man who has a diagnosis of prostate cancer. My doctor has given me a number of choices for treatment. I have chosen hormone shots....
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Mushroom mania
The Institute of Horticultural Science, a division of the University of Agriculture in Faisalabad, has established a Mushroom Research Laboratory where a variety of mushroom spawn is developed....
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Eight days a week
FILM: In Rang De Basanti a British filmmaker, Sue (Alice Patten, daughter of former Hong Kong governor, Chris Patten) comes to India to make a film on a group...
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Pass the pickle, please
Mixed vegetables pickle Eggplant pickle Chinese pickle...
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