July 13, 2006

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Missing but not forgotten The album could be any collection of family pictures –– there are photos of a young boy posing whilst wearing dark shades indoors, another child wearing a large hat and a big smile. A sweet looking girl in a chadar looks up shyly, while an older looking man with a large mustache stares intensely....		Rebuilding lives Muzaffarabad town certainly looks cleaner nine months after the earthquake. The debris is gone, the large tent villages have been dismantled, the shops rebuilt and the bazaars are bustling with activity....
Civil society to the rescue Finally, Pakistan’s civil society and media have launched an intelligent, fact- and analysis-backed investigation into that cruel, discriminatory and anti-women ordinance called Hudood. So eloquent and informative has been this joint...		Fatherhood redefined I met a vision of my future self for coffee in Heathrow Airport. He lives abroad, but was passing through London on business for a few hours, so we sat in a cafe in Terminal One. “If you want to take risks, if you have any gambles you want to make with your career, make them before you have children,” the vision said....
The simple joys of life No matter how clichéd it may sound, the fact stands true that it is the little things in life that give one the most pleasure. Every evening, I leave my room just before sunset for some fresh air, and spend one hour revelling in the simple joys of life....		The desert experience “I’m your guide from the Arabian Safari,” said the driver-cum-guide who had come to the hotel to pick us up for our desert safari ride. All raring to go, our group didn’t need a second reminder to hurry up for the trip....
A splash of colours Silk and chiffon saris shimmer as summer reigns supreme. The wide colour palette of this collection reflects the essence of summer. Bright yellow, emerald green, turquoise, orange, royal blue and shocking...		Stepping forward Draped in a large chadar, with a heavy handbag slung on her shoulder, Sakina Khatoon knocks softly on the half-open wooden door of Kausar Bibi’s abode, and walks in. Placing her bag on a worn-out chair, she gathers together the women of the house and starts her tutorial on ORS preparation....
Heroes of the sea On December 26, 2004, the forces of nature unleashed an enormous wave from the bowels of the Indian Ocean, submerging vast tracts of populated areas and leaving 230,000 people dead and rendering millions homeless....		Eclectically aesthetic Rana and Tariq Fawad’s home is a seasoned travelers’ treasure trove. Every corner boasts a decoration piece or painting that has been picked up from one of their numerous trips abroad. The accessories lend a unique character to this abode....
Eye pressure and glaucoma Q How is glaucoma diagnosed and treated? I have many friends who have it, and I wonder if it always leads to blindness. Please explain it for me....		Asparagus — a taste of luxury Growing asparagus is certainly not something I ever envisaged myself doing as, many years ago, whilst living in the Sultanate of Oman, my husband was given six huge cartons of tinned asparagus –– two dozen large tins to a carton. We ate the stuff until we were absolutely and utterly sick of it....
Eight days a week FILM: After four years away, Kajol makes a welcome return to films with Fanaa. The movie is also director Kunal Kohli’s follow-up to his super successful Hum Tum and joining him and Kajol is superstar Aamir Khan, himself coming off the box-office blockbuster Rang De Basanti...		A different style Move Masoom’s Rustic Kitchen & Bakeshop a few blocks down into the commercial area off 18th street. Now add a two-floor, tastefully decorated café to the bakery....