November 30, 2006

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The unsung artists Malleable and tactile, the inert lump of clay is coaxed gently by the craftsman’s deft hand. Slowly it begins to transform. Once it comes alive there begins a silent dialogue with the artisan’s soul. A connection with nature takes place....		Pottery through history Pottery is the expression of man’s affectionate association with clay. Be it earthenware utensils, artefacts moulded from porous bodied clay or porcelain from times immemorial; people have shaped a world of art to reveal their creativity....
A deadly campaign Are you too fat or too short, have you any incurable diseases like diabetes, hepatitis and associated complications? Not to worry because though western science, with all the resources at its...		Better by design Zaha Hadid, the most acclaimed female architect of our age, has struggled for years with a hurtful dilemma. Despite her fame and success, despite an international reputation that has seen her win the biggest prizes and the most exciting commissions, and despite making London her professional headquarters for 26 years,...
A nation at risk The recently reported cases of rape and torture of 17-year-old Shumaila and 13-year-old Saadia Gul have once again highlighted the need to adhere to ILO Convention 182 and recognise Child Domestic Labour (CDL) as the Worst Forms of Child Labour (WFCL)....		Celebrating the rich culture of Pakistan Organised annually, at the start of the winter season in the federal capital by the Ministry of Culture and Lok Virsa, the Lok Virsa Festival provides an opportunity to local and...
Where books talk The intellectual movement that characterised the `50s and `60s –– ideas, philosophies, poetic illustrations of visions and profound thoughts – has found a true successor in Yasmeen and Sohail Lari....		The jewellery craze Diamonds have always been a woman’s best friend. Be it embedded into that hideously expensive wedding ring or part of the twinkling earring stud or even one of the various charismatic establishments on a necklace, diamonds were created by God to become part of a woman’s life....
Why not give antibiotics for all sore throats? Q: What makes a strep throat so different from other sore throats? Our doctor almost never treats our sore throats with antibiotics because he says most sore throats are not strep throats, and antibiotics don’t help....		No dig gardening Imagine being the proud owner of a wonderfully productive, bursting to the brim with flowers, fruit, herbs and vegetables garden which doesn’t even have to be dug. Absolute bliss!...
Weapons of mass media A great deal is said about the prevalence of gun crime and prevalence of ammunition culture. But one could also say how little there is, particularly given the frequency with which films and TV programmes show images of guns as entertainment,...		What’s on… FILM Take the Lead is based on the life of Pierre Dulaine, a New York dance teacher whose ballroom classes programme has been adopted by hundreds of schools across America....
Bullet resistant! The writ of law and order is virtually non-existent in this city of lights. Statistics show an increase in car and mobile snatching incidents despite the preventive steps taken by the law enforcement agencies....		From the land of the rising sun Fans of Japanese food will be thrilled to learn there’s a new Japanese restaurant in Karachi. Kamameshi Japanese Cuisine and Fine Sea Food Restaurant is a Zen treat....