June 08, 2006

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Playing havoc with nature The British had declared the forests of Murree and Patriata as ‘reserved forests’ back in 1887 –– to be protected not only for the region but also to harvest...		Progressing backwards The sound of blasting reverberates through what remains of a once dense forest on a dangerously steep slope below the Garial Ridge, mid-way between Jhika Gali....
The X-factor He''s a national treasure: an acting colossus whose extraordinary repertoire has taken in everything from Alfred the Great to Zebedee. And with the Da Vinci Code and X-Men...		The third mirror Obeying rules is just not enough to ensure safety while driving; one has to be on the lookout for those who break the rules as well. In a broader context....
Thanksgiving the Parsi way Other than at thanksgiving, it is customary to serve dhansak on the fourth day after a funeral. So while it may be a regular feature for Sunday lunches, dhansak....		Containing hepatitis With the growing number of cases of hepatitis infection, people want to know the causes of this infection and precautions they can take to prevent it. Hepatitis is inflammation...
The first Mughal garden The feelings of ennui change as soon as one crosses the monotonous plains en route Lahore to Rawalpindi, reaching the Kalar Kahar junction of the motorway (M-2)....		Productive pursuits “For a proper entry into the global village we need to work on our engineering and service sectors. We as a nation are very fond of planning. The time is upon us to implement....
What’s that smell? As soon as summer hits this part of the world the best thing to do is not only upgrade the deodorant collection to a more sprightly smell but purchase a perfume...		The saga of rising prices In the neighbourhood of several famous hill stations, Islamabad does not feel the heat that is generated in the plains. If the temperature rises in the federal capital...
Bed-wetting worries Q: My son, who is eleven and a half years old, has a bed-wetting problem. If he doesn’t drink fluid after 6pm he’s OK. One doctor wants to prescribe medicine....		Gardening goes global Q: I am in Jeddah and have two plants (brought from Karachi) which give out bell shaped pink flowers. I have been told that they are called ‘Gulay cheeney’ in Pakistan...
Eight Days a Week Coming as it does from the Mahesh Bhatt production house, Gangster is something of a surprise. It’s not the typical Bhatt sex-and-sleaze affair and it’s an original script to boot...		The Chinese connection Boil chicken with salt and pepper till tender, leaving four cups of stock. Heat oil, add chopped garlic, all the vegetables, soya sauce and chicken stock. Boil till the vegetables...