March 11, 2006 Welcome to Young World, our weekly magazine for young people. This page is updated every Saturday. For current issue Click here Hi kids! This is about two girls who were friends since they were in Class I. They studied together, played together and shared each other’s joys and sorrows.... COVER STORY: Blast from the Past! “What? It’s going to be 2006 tomorrow?” That’s what I said when my sister greeted me ‘Happy New Year’ before going to bed, on December 31.... A writer’s words I am a writer. I write to give vent to my feelings, I write to see my name in publications, I write to fill my wallet and I write to compensate for my childhood dream of being a journalist.,... The plan that flopped During my winter vacations while I was in class ten, I decided to spend the first week doing something unique, interesting and useful. After some thinking I decided to give tuitions to my neighbourhood children.... As you sow, so shall you reap “Mom! Are you coming today for my annual day function, I got the first prize for my science project,” Kerzner said... Winter Olympics 2006 After 16 days of cutthroat competition, the Winter Olympics 2006 in Turin closed on February 26, 2006. In these series of games, 252 medals were won by 26 nations in a total of 84 events.... Ragging — a menace Ragging is a familiar word, especially among college and university students, and I am sure most of them have experienced it too. For those who don’t know: Ragging means to tease or make fun of somebody.... Can computers think? Computers, nowadays, are recognized as the most important machine of the modern age: an electronic device, which by means of stored information performs rapid, often complex, calculations or compiles and correlates data.... Preserving nature The Wetland Day is celebrated all over the world by various environment-conscious organizations; in Pakistan the task is undertaken by the WWF Pakistan, usually at the Wetland Centre at Sandspit, where... Become a movie director at home Action! Andddddddd Cut! It was the first day at my friend Asif’s (the director) shoot. I was supposed to be the villain in his movie. The plot was simple.... 78th Academy Awards The 78 Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood this year was another major event that brought together major celebrities of the film world. YW takes a look at the awards that were presented to winners at this major event.... WEEKLY UPDATE WASHINGTON: Sun-spawned cosmic storms that can play havoc with earthly power grids and orbiting satellites could be 50 percent stronger in the next 11-year solar cycle than in the last one, scientists said... MAIL BOX I would like to draw the attention towards the gloomy side of using the computer. This is a major cause of concern for parents whose children chat with unknown people on the Internet.... QUOTES Curiosity killed the cat, but for a while I was a suspect, Those who speak most of progress measure it by quantity and not by quality. George Santayana... POETS’ CORNER The dare The girl looked up at the broken-down mansion, She had to stay there the night, it should be mentioned,... Hot ‘n’ spicy Vegetable rice Ingredients 1/2 kg rice soaked in water for 30 minutes 1 cup peas... SUPER SIS My name is Ramchand and I am a student of Intermediate. I want to try my luck in the CSS exam. Please tell me what I need to do? Thanks... Comics for you 1) In Archie comics, what is the first name of Mr Weatherbee? 2) What is the name of Superman’s dog?...

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