February 21, 2004
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 It is said that on the 80th birthday of former British prime minister, Winston Churchill a young photographer took his photographs and said that he wished he be able to photograph...
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COVER STORY: The printing business
 History of the printing press is as old as human life on earth. It began when man wrote on stones and communicated through this way. Excavations of the various mysterious signs...
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DEAR DIARY: New Year — so what?
 The year 2004 has begun but this time the New Year did not have me penning resolutions or partying. With a sharp departure from previous New Years, I spent mine sans chocolates and slept all day long....
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The festival called BASANT
 Every year the arrival of spring brings with it the much-awaited festival of the year, the Basant. Also known as Jashn-i-Baharan, people participate in kite flying matches to herald the coming...
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Steve Waugh: Ice man till the end
 He was 20 when he came in, flailed at all kinds of bowling, sent down bouncers at Viv Richards, and tasted Ashes defeat. Then he helped win a World Cup and...
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Focus on environment
Some art supplies, like glues and markers, can be quite toxic, specially to children. Are there eco- and health-friendly alternatives out there?...
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The world and Pakistan through maps Pakistan Resolution — 1940
 The struggle for independence has its roots in 1857. However, it gained momentum in 1875 after the establishment of Aligarh University, which provided direction to the Muslim youth of the subcontinent....
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Printer: types and functions
 Many universities and colleges provide their students with computer rooms and Internet facilities. Students can print any file or online document with the help of a printer. A computer system is...
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STORY TIME: The prank
 “Hi Asfia what’s up?”I asked my friend while checking my e-mails....
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STORY TIME: The magic shoes
 “Wow, these shoes are great!” Kimberlie Harrison burst out, as her mother handed her a pair of new shoes. “Thank you so much!”...
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STORY TIME: The day I shrank!
 It was the 13th of December. I woke up late. It was very unusual because mother always wakes me. I was late for school. I rubbed my eyes to glare all...
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MISCELLANEA: Nature carnival
 In order to spread environment awareness in students, particularly in private, English medium, schools of Karachi WWF holds educational and competitive events every year with new themes for them to work...
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POETS’ CORNER
Friend Friend is a blessing Given only to a few When you are in need She’ll always help you...
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WEEKLY UPDATE
PHNOM PENH: Fear of catching bird flu from eating chicken has prompted some people in northwest Cambodia to resort to eating rats, a newspaper reported on Tuesday....
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SUPER SIS
My parents put a lot of stress on me for my studies. My elder brother is very intelligent. He got A1 in class IX as well as in tenth....
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QUOTES
* Nothing great in the world has been accomplished without passion. — George Hegel * We must dare, and dare again, and go on daring. — Georges Jacque Danton....
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MAIL BOX
It is interesting how people can be proud of a potential medical threat here in Pakistan. Being a medical student, I am very concerned about her reaching 5’7” at such an early age....
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BOOK: It’s like this cat
 Fourteen year old Dave Mitchell’s father is always raving about how a dog can be a great educational experience for a boy his age. Instead, Dave adopts a stray Tom-cat. And...
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MOVIE: Elf
 Up for another light family comedy? Then you should definitely go for Elf. Elf is basically a Christmas flick and does not have much of a different story-line than other Christmas...
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MUSIC: Huqqa pani
 The latest sensation in the Pakistani music scene seems to be gorgeous model-turned actor-turned singer, Ali Zafar. He seems to have gotten bored of modelling and acting and his latest passion...
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WEBSITE: Writers’ Paradise
If you are a writer and are looking for a place to get your works discussed and reviewed, then www.writing.com is the place for you. This site has more than...
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GAME TALK: SMACKDOWN — Here comes the pain
WWE: Here comes the pain! is yet another sequel to unarguably the best wrestling game yet (it’s the fourth one); Smackdown! This game is surely the best game in the series...
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