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Ali seemed upset. His friend, Ahmed, had ended their friendship and accused Ali of misbehaving. Ali had always cherished Ahmed’s friendship. They were neighbours as well as class-fellows since they started...
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Cover Story: The wonders which leave us wondering
It was in late January this year, that my lifelong dream of going to Egypt came true and I found myself ... little ol’ me ... actually amidst the majestic pyramids...
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Who will join the BONDwagon?
No news is small news in Hollywood. So, when Irish-born actor Pierce Brosnan said that he will not do any more James Bond movies (after four successful films as Bond), moviegoers...
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So much to do, so little time
Dear Diary I always wondered why people always say that adolescence is the wildest and most vibrant period of one’s life. Well, I got the answer this week. During teenage, you have loads of work to do and loads of tensions. Mothers usually scold us to get mature and start taking care of our responsibilities....
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Importance Of Art Education In Schools
Many people feel that creative art in school is a waste simply because it is not “work”. Through the years creative art i.e music, dance, theatre, etc. have become a valuable...
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Story Time: The intruder
As 11-year-old Azhar entered his lane one afternoon, he was surprised to find that his mother was not at the door to meet him. She was always there waiting for her...
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Story Time: The mysterious Mr Kamali
The mysterious Mr Kamali, that’s what he was. He only came out of his house at night. I only saw him once during daytime, at least I think, because once I...
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Story Time: Mr Good ‘Yu’ and Mr Bad ‘Yu’
Once there lived a boy called Yuri. He was about fourteen years old. He had two personalities called Mr Good Yu and Mr Bad Yu. They would lie quietly inside Yuri...
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Feature: Career Advice So you want to be a doctor...
The practice of medicine is a distinguished and rewarding profession a young person can choose. If you are inquisitive by nature and are fascinated with learning about the human body and...
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Writing Skills: basics of writing
Well, we have finally approached the end of our little ‘writing skills’ section. We discussed the main things we should all keep in mind while writing any piece of prose, and...
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Miscellanea: Road beautification programme
Enthusiasm could be seen written on the faces of school children who painted murals to beautify I.I. Chundrigar Road at the State Bank Library Building on Sunday. The event was held...
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Yesterday once more: Bilquis Edhi — a soft-hearted woman
Bilquis Edhi is a distinguished humanitarian of Pakistan. She is working with the Edhi Foundation for a long time, along with her renowned husband, Abdul Sattar Edhi. Despite her simple attire...
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Book: Sourav: a biography
“The right man at the right moment,” was what TV commentator and former Hampshire captain Mark Nicholas called Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly once, and Ganguly doesn’t need any further introduction...
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Movie: The jungle book 2
Walt Disney is one of the world’s most famous animator and the classic Disney tales of humour, anticipation and delight have captured the hearts of not only youngsters but also adults....
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Music: Nachan main oday naal
Abrar-ul-Haq first struck gold with his Punjabi hit Billo. With successive albums, he has built a solid fan base. He is our sure-shot answer to the Bhangra kings of India. The...
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Website: Greek Cuisine
Feeling starved? Want some yummy food to pass through your mouth and into the stomach? In that case checkout the site www.GreekCuisine.com. You’re going to have a nice time while browsing...
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On Air: Few and famous
An exciting day with a chosen celeb! That’s what the hot and new programme Few and Famous is all about. Be it a singer’s schedule, a designer’s diary, an artist’s to-go...
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Quotes
* Throw your dreams into space like a kite, and you do not know what it will bring back, a new life, a new friend, a new love, a new country....
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Mail Box: Examination system
This is in response to Faiq Sattar’s article ‘Our examination system’ (YW, September 4) where he has mentioned the flaws of our examination system. But I think our examination system is...
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Weekly Update: Mars’ watery climate lasted for aeons
PARIS: Mars may be cold, dry and dusty today but it once had a watery climate that lasted for much of its history, according to a study published in the British...
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BRIEFS: Roach-eating wasp discovered
JERUSALEM: A tropical wasp has been found to be a lethal adversary for cockroaches which it stings with a potent, numbing venom and then attracts to its nest, Israeli scientists said...
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Poets’ Corner
Quaid-i-Azam Born on 1876, our great leader, Quaid-i-Azam Of honesty and courage, he was a sum He was a man who was true to his word From Adam till date, such fighting spirit is unheard...
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Super Sis
Dear Super Sis,I am a 16-year-old girl. I have two problems. The first problem is that my parents want me to become a doctor. I chose pre-medical. But now due to some family problems, I foresee myself in another profession. Can you tell me what are the other professions I can adopt. My friends have asked me to do MBA. Please tell me what I will have to do after intermediate to do MBA....
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Recipe: Quick-fix recipes
RUSSIAN SALAD Ingredients 1 cup boiled carrots (cut into cubes) 1 cup boiled potatoes (cut into cubes)1 cup boiled peas 1 Apple peeled and cut into cubes...
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Things you might not have known
* Money isn’t made out of paper. It’s made out of cotton. * A rat can last longer without water than a camel. * Your stomach has to produce a new layer of mucus every two weeks or it will digest itself.....
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Quiz: Moon matters
1. What is the name of Pluto’s only moon 2. Which is the largest moon or satellite in our solar system 3. What is the study of the Moon’s physical features called 4. Where will you have to be to see Earthshine...
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