May 4, 2006

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Wounded spirits The tinkling choorian hold an inexplicable allure. And, it won’t be an exaggeration to say that very few women in our part of the world can resist the charm of these delicate, multihued glass bangles....		Children of a lesser god Will the government’s recent ban on child labour in hazardous professions like tanneries, scavenging, manufacturing units of surgical instruments, glass bangles, coal mining and fishing industries help reduce the ever-increasing number of victims? Only time will answer this tricky question....
Sweating in vain? In a veritable parade of different days being celebrated through out the globe, International Labour Day brings a sense of belonging to the workers of the world. It also provides recognition for the women labourers who get extensive coverage in seminars, rallies, protests, and of course, in the media....		Victory in sight For 17 long years the brick kiln owners defied a Supreme Court order banning the practice of ‘peshgi’ (debt bondage) which allowed them to keep their workers in thrall....
The history of International Labour Day At the end of 19th century, the silent majority that toiled in factories and worked tirelessly to ensure that the privileged classes enjoyed the luxuries of the Industrial Revolution stood up...		Working to make ends meet It is 6:30 am, the sun shines brightly on two small figures as they deftly make their way down the small mountain of Pahaar Ganj situated in North Nazimabad....
One law — numerous casualties Another case of the gross abuse of the infamous Hudood Ordinances was reported recently from Hyderabad. Had it not been for the higher courts that have of late been sensitive to...		She’s got issues I’ve been trying to interview Vanessa Redgrave for years, but she’s an elusive beast. She used to demand copy approval — which I’d never give — and insisted that interviews should be either about her politics or her acting but not both, and of course her private life was completely out of bounds....
The celebration of perseverance Recently, Christians celebrated the Easter festival, which comes at the end of Lent –– a 40-day period of fasting and perseverance. It is a time when Christians all over the world commemorate the 40 days Christ fasted and prayed in the wilderness before he began his public ministry....		Bag up some fun It’s time to add some colour, spice and a modern interpretation of our rich culture to the wardrobe. Leaving the formal for formal occasions go for casually chic street wear....
.... and the story goes on Recently, a couple victimised by the Hudood Ordinances made headlines. Aruna, a final year medical student and her husband Moazzam were booked under the infamous ordinances for eloping against the wishes of Aruna’s family....		Playing with colours Colours are not only a mirror to one’s personality, as the age-old saying goes, but also represent certain emotions. Red is a symbol of fire, passion, love and glamour and black represents melancholy, but is glamorous nonetheless, and can transform the personality....
A rustic setting Enveloped in a profusion of plants and trees, away from the madding crowd, the home of Naheed and Taufeeq Mooraj in Malir, is a veritable museum full of antiques and unusual artefacts. A one-of-a-kind house, its brick-lined patio leads to the main entrance which opens directly into a large living room, covering four distinct spaces....		Women do get gout Q: I am a 63-year-old woman, and I have gout. I can’t believe it. I thought only men got it. How did I get it? Do I have to take medicine...
The fragrant garden Spring is a wonderful time of the year in gardens, particularly if the garden in question has been planted with a profusion of heavily perfumed flowers of all shapes and forms....		Eight days a week Hazaron Khawishein Aisi is a superlative film about the betrayal of ideals and the death of idealism. Set against the backdrop of the Naxalite movement in the `60s and `70s in India as well as the emergency declared by Indira Gandhi, the movie follows the lives of three college friends,...
The chocolate affair Chocolate pudding Ingredients 1 tin condensed milk 1½ cup milk 2 tbsp walnuts...