November 18, 2006
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Hi kids!
 My friend was agitated and upset. She had again had a row with her daughter. And the issue was nothing new but the same that all parents of teenage children face now and then....
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The First Words
 Sania was really very upset. What was bothering her was the fact that her son, Jibran, who was around two years old, was not yet able to speak his first few words....
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Can breaking the law ever be justified?
 According to the Oxford dictionary, a law is defined as ‘a set of rules established in a community demanding certain actions’. Generally speaking, laws are rules which make people’s life easy if properly followed....
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A Step to Self-Fulfilment
 Since time immemorial, women have always been looked down upon by this patriarchal society. We usually see women bearing the brunt of almost any adverse situation that they face....
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Importance of Life
 “I hate myself! I am of no use! I can’t even do a thing. I am not intelligent, smart or beautiful. No one loves me. No one wants to be friends with me....
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An opportunity lost
 I opened my eyes and tried looking through the window. As I couldn’t see a single thing I assumed that it might still be dark outside....
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The prince’s wisdom
 Once upon a time in a kingdom far far away there lived a king who was very wise. He would also treat his people well. All the people loved him....
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The ancient city of Banbhore
 Ancient cities are of major importance for everyone. They describe old civilisations, traditions and cultures. Centuries ago, these cities too had a civilisation and culture of their own, yet now they are mere excavation sites....
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Sixth Sense: What it is all about?
 I still remember the night of August 8, 2002. It was my cousin’s seventh birthday party and all the family members were gathered at my aunt’s place to celebrate the child’s big day....
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Small beginnings …
 Mahnaz Malik seems to be one of the most happening names going around in children’s literary circles these days. Her claim to fame: Mo’s Star, the story of a little penguin who dreams of reaching the stars one day....
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Focus on Environment
 A new Happy Planet Index supports the cliché that money can''t buy happiness. And that the happiest nations are not the high-consuming ones....
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Australia reign supreme in ICC Champions Trophy! World Champions Australia continued to rule the world when they defeated the defending champions West Indies by eight wickets in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy recently at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai....
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Quotes
 Learn to value yourself, which means: to fight for your happiness....
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Mailbox
 Transportation has become the most important human need. To put it in other words, our lives depend on this. But what disturbs me most is the fact...
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Jetfighter 2015
Developed by City Interactive, Jetfighter 2015 is the game for all ‘frequent flyers’ out there. This game features a number of exciting missions you have to accomplish as a pilot of the US Air Force....
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The Giraffe and the pelly and me
 This story by Roald Dahl is about three peculiar, innocent and hardworking window cleaners — the giraffe, Pelly the pelican, the monkey and a young boy named Billy....
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Poets’ Corner
I have a doll I have a doll Her name is Jo She is so beautiful...
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Super Sis
 I am a 15-year-old girl. I am doing my ‘O’ levels. I want to study telecommunications but I don’t know which subjects to choose at this stage. Our school offers biology,...
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Workshop on ‘New National Identity’
 A day-long workshop titled “New National Identities” was organised by British Council at a local hotel recently. The workshop was part of a British Council project ...
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Weekly Update
PARIS: The first satellite dedicated solely to seeking out new planets beyond our solar system will be launched next month, the European Space Agency (ESA) said on Tuesday....
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