Hi kids!
The other day a friend was found very upset. It was discovered that the reason for her worries was her younger brother — a teenager — who was acting strangely. His...
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COVER STORY: Web Animation before you start
Animation has for many years, been one of the essentials of Graphical Web Development. If you are one of those who are interested in creating animated movies, presentations or advertisements for...
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Turkey — simply unforgettable
July 9, was the most memorable day of my life, that day we went to Turkey “The Tourist’s Paradise”. Our flight was scheduled ? at 7:00 am....
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Planet’s Protected Areas
Crucial progress is being made towards conserving the world’s most spectacular habitats and wildlife, a report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the IUCN-World Conservation Union shows. More than...
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PHANTOM OF THE OPERA: Behind the Scenes
Entering through the doors of the Finance and Trade Centre (FTC) Auditorium, one is immediately transported into a whole new world, that of the famous Paris Opera House. From waiting long...
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World AIDS Day
HIV/AIDS, which made its entrance a decade ago in Pakistani society silently, is now becoming a serious threat. Like all over the globe, Pakistan also observed December 1 as World AIDS...
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STORY TIME: How feelings changed...
As soon as I glanced over the topic for the story competition, my mind took me eight years back and I was lost in the memories of my past....
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STORY TIME: Do you really forget?
January 16 , 2003. It was the saddest day of my life. At least, I thought so, then. It was 11:27 pm, and my family and I, along with our cousins...
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STORY TIME: When eyes open...
“I love you ardently!” exclaimed I. “Oh! really!” Natasha batted her eyelashes as she modelled the bracelet I had just gifted her. “From the depths of my soul.” I assured her. ...
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DEBATE: why not focus on “humanity”?
We say that the world has undergone a lot of developments over the last century. I certainly agree that it has developed in terms of science and technology, but at the...
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Rules to success
One gets to face a lot of troubles in his life time and he has to stand for himself otherwise he would fall down and people would be running all over...
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Brain teasers
1. A murderer is condemned to death. He has to choose between three rooms. The first is full of raging fires, the second is full of assassins with loaded guns, and...
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Laugh it off!
Patient: How can I live to be a hundred. Doctor?
Doctor: Give up smoking. Stop drinking. Don’t go out with women. And stop eating meat....
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Miscellanea
Students aged 12-15 across Islamabad recently exhibited their IT knowledge and writing skills as they competed for the finalist positions in the Intel IT Whizz-Kid school quiz competition 2004....
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WEEKLY UPDATE
SYDNEY: More than 100 whales and dolphins died in two separate beachings in 24 hours on remote Australian islands, leaving rescuers on Monday struggling to steer survivors out to sea and prevent more strandings....
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QUIZ: Body basics
1. Where does the blood coming from the heart through the right ventricle go?
2.. If you have got a condition called ‘Podobromhidrosis’, what would you be...
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QUOTES
* There is no cosmetic for beauty like happiness.— Lady Blessington
* The bee is more honoured than other animals, not because she labours, but because she labours for others....
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POETS’ CORNER
Navin’s little table
Navin’s little table made of wood
Is chipped and broken as a girl’s table should
The poor table creaks and groans...
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MAIL BOX
Iftar parties
Ramazan is the holy month of fasting, being pious and religious. Most importantly, Allah emphasized on helping the poor and caring for their needs....
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SUPER SIS
Dear Super Sis,
I am 13 years old and a student of class IX. I have a great interest in outer space and I am crazy about becoming an astronaut. Some time back, I read about Suparco and Buraq Society of Pakistan in your magazine...
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BOOK: some interesting stories
Whimsical and funny, the book Nadir, Bandar aur Taimur written by Sami Mustafa and illustrated by Shireen Syed is bound to elicit loud guffaws from many a youngster. The story revolves...
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MOVIE: Lion King 1½
Surprised or confused? This was the exactly my reaction to the unique name ever given to a cartoon flick. I mean everyone has heard of cartoon movie 1, 2 or 3...
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MUSIC: The long road
The big Canadian homegrown grunge-rock trio Nickelback (singer/guitarist Chad Kroeger, guitarist Mike and bassist Ryan Vikedal) is aloud all over again rocking on with their new hit video of Someday from...
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WEBSITE: Wikipedia
Do you search for information on the Internet but can’t find the appropriate information? But now, don’t worry because ‘Wikipedia’ is here to help you. This online encyclopaedia provides information on...
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