December 14, 2006

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Hide n’ seek “Is he alive,” asks Amina Janjua. She is not alone in her predicament. Hundreds of relatives ask the same question every day as the phenomenon of disappearances grows....		Slack wives and burdened husbands Visit a driver’s, a clerical staff member’s or even a nurse’s home in Landhi or any other lower middle class neighbourhood and the first thing that strikes you is the number...
A ray of hope Representatives of a wide spectrum of NGOs, ranging from burka-clad rightists to moderate liberals, participated in a cerebral discussion on the controversial Women Protection Bill...		Food for thought The emerging trend of latest internet health news is a crass/cute example of the sort of update health information that has become the stuff of life, a regular source of terror and hope...
Quaid’s alma mater Sindh Madressah is not just a traditional seat of learning, as one may think, it is also a seat of knowledge and awakening in its own right....		A natural look This week S.J. visits a house that has a variety of landscaping all around. The use of fresh green vistas outside and a classy no clutter look inside make the house...
For the cause of poetry There is a need to improve the quality of written and spoken English in the country, and poetry is one of the best means of understanding and developing a language...		Sleeping — the high seas way ‘Hot-bedding’ derives from sleeping patterns and bunk shifts on ships and submarines. Flexi-working a mantra, the high seas sleep-style is becoming as common on dry land...
The circulating fluid Q: I had a long trip to Italy during which I experienced extremely swollen ankles. I have never had swollen ankles or feet. Can you explain why this happened? It took...		Dazzling day lilies Thanks to overseas plant breeders and to the import, into Pakistan, of a delicious new colour palette, day lilies are now getting the attention that they have long deserved...
Designing for a better future A fine arts university, based in Qatar, launched its annual Students Design Competition 2006-07, for the first time in Pakistan, recently. The competition will enable local students...		What’s On... Director J.P. Dutta’s Umrao Jaan is, not counting the Pakistani television serial, at least the third cinematic take on Mirza Hadi Ruswa’s famous Urdu novel. It is by no means as terrible...
The heavenly wraps Kashmiri shawls were originally manufactured as a male attire. This is still the case today but the influence of western fashion has made the shawls a fashion accessory for women too....		Fun with fish Rinse fish, set aside in a strainer to dry and place in a shallow non-metal dish. Sprinkle salt and pepper. Mix together yoghurt, coriander, chilli powder, garlic paste and lemon juice. Rub it well...