DAWN - The Review; February 14, 2008

February 14, 2008

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Cover story: Colourthem black and white The 2008 election has everything in it from slogans to personalities to fighting and infighting to smear campaigns and tragic bloodletting. The one element it is short on is people’s participation. It lacks colour and is reduced to an exercise in sombreness that has to be, willy-nilly, gone through. ....		Cover story: An issue with the past In many ways, Pakistan now stands where it was before the elections in 1985. The similarity between the two situations is, in fact, striking: a president searching for political legitimacy; a number of political parties boycotting the election process on the premise that it was designed to legalise the acts...

OFF THE RACK: The Bhutto mausoleum The locals call it the Taj, referring, of course, to the Mughal architectural wonder across the border in Agra. They may have a point. Just as the Taj stands tall in contrast with its impoverished surroundings, so does the Bhutto mausoleum in the rather bucolic, rustic environment of Garhi Khuda Baksh. If anything, the contrast is even sharper...		MUSINGS: Single but not ready to mingle “RRRrrrrring.” “No please,” I cringed, “it’s just too cold to even stretch my hand out of my plush mink blanket, across the soft bed to the phone. Who the hell would want to speak to me at this God-forsaken hour anyway,” I wondered. I shut my eyes tight, but the caller seemed equally persistent. Sighing, I reached for the cacophonic machine....

HUMOUR: Love at first site I even know of a guy who sent a flower to himself during the season. He proudly admits it, which I think is good and all, but this is the kind of mentality that one can witness during this ‘stressful’ holiday....		LIFE: A long, long winter This year’s winter has been making news as being one of the harshest in many years. While the whole country has been suffering from dropping mercury levels, here in Islamabad the freezing weather ushered in a heavy hailstorm that amazingly remained on the roads overnight....

REPORT: Food security — a growing concern Acres of parched barren land spread as far as the eye can see. Scanty scrubby bushes are the only greens that add colour to this otherwise colourless landscape of sand dunes and mud mounds. The only visible sign of life is a four walled hutment fighting a losing battle to stand aloft amidst crumbling roofs and cracked walls....		Photo Feature: Islands in the sun Sandwiched between the waters of the Java Sea and the Indian Ocean, Indonesia is the world’s longest archipelago nation with a population of 234.6 million. Its main islands are Sumatra, Java, Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa, Sumba, Komodo, Flores, Lembata, Kalimantan (Borneo), Sulawesi and Iryan Jaya....

INTERIORS: Simple and comfortable The house reflects the logical, well-planned and organised life of the people who live within. It has a simple modern look without the pretentious veneer, For some people cement is the most fascinating medium of expression. Whether it is used in construction or as an art form. After all that is what cement does best –– it builds a home.....		SOCIETY: Top tips on what to do with leftover food It’s been a lousy couple of weeks to be a food lover. First, research into the causes of cancer reveals that absolutely anything we eat is going to kill us. Then, just as every last foodie has given up the will to live; it transpires that not eating food is a problem, too....

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Not all Tourette’s tics need treatment Q My 17 -year-old granddaughter has developed Tourette''s syndrome. It makes her head and shoulders jerk. She was on medication but could not tolerate the side effects, She is a junior in high school and is very self-conscious because of her problem. I would appreciate any information you have. Is there a special source of help?....		Gardening: Watering woes Q What is the best way to maintain orchids in a six-inch pot during the extreme winter season in Bradford, UK. The leaves are still fresh and green but the flowers have fallen off. Do I need to trim the flower bearing stems and how often and how much should I water?...

What’s On After becoming almost an object of ridicule as his personal life became permanent tabloid fodder, Ben Affleck started on the road to professional redemption with a critically appreciated turn as George Reeves in Hollywoodland. And now, in my book,...		Eating out: For fine dining Tucked away in a commercial area of Defence, Phase five, away from the maddening hustle bustle of Zamzama where most up-market restaurants have opened up in Karachi in recent years, Quattro is an elegant new eatery with plenty of parking space adjacent to it....

CULTURAL AGENDA Is it important to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Many believe so, writes Huneeya Mazari In a country like ours where stress has become part of everyday life, it’s good to have days or occasions to celebrate and unwind ourselves. With all the turmoil and unpredictable conditions around us, let’s hope this Valentine’s Day...