Hi kids!
There was this boy who was in the habit of trying whatever came his way and experimenting with everything that he came across. If a new brand of soft drink or...
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Handling emergencies
First aid is the immediate and temporary proper aid provided to a sick or injured person until medical treatment can be provided. It generally consists of a series of simple, life-saving...
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Girls, behave yourselves
After reading many articles, complaints, request, etc. on a very common issue nowadays, i.e. sexual harassment of girls or we can say women, I was ready to comment on it and protest against it too....
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The old house
Dad tossed the newspaper on the table which was cluttered with the breakfast items. I peeked at the newspaper and read the headlines. There was a news about a boy’s kidnapping....
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And there was none…
Looking all around myself, I felt something strange. The atmosphere was also wet and the wind was chilly. I was trying hard to sleep but there were no signs of drowsiness....
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Celebrating the arts
Lahore is the hub of cultural activities be it theatre, fine arts or festivals. Speaking of festivals one is reminded of the regular feature at Alhamra Art Centre, the puppet theatre...
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The rainbow of gems
It was a drizzle in summer, in the late afternoon when I was walking in the park with a peaceful mind devoting my thoughts towards nature, its wonderful art, its sacred beauty and its divine commendable creation....
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Thank you, Orkut!
I am not eager to be called “dunce” by illustrating “what’s orkut?” From a youngster who is in the phase of playing with dolls and balls up to the individual...
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Student-teacher relationship
Astudent’s performance is dependent on a number of factors which intertwine so deeply to form a mosaic that cannot be interpreted easily. Teachers play an extremely important role in a child’s life....
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The shattered dream
I love cricket. I don’t like to imagine life without this wonderful sport and I plan to remain faithful to this wonderful game till I die....
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The witches’ party
Halloween is a very special time for witches. Snitchy was holding a western witches annual Halloween convention at the ballroom of a haunted house....
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Some crazy riddles
What is full of holes yet can still hold water? Answer: ....A sponge! What is full of holes yet can still hold water? Answer: ....A sponge!...
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News update
Red dwarf is mother to an Earth-like planet: PARIS: Astronomers reported on Wednesday they had discovered a “super-Earth” more than 20 light years away that is the most intriguing...
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Solve your speaking problems
Problem: When I have to make/write a speech on a particular topic, I find it difficult to come up with points....
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Recipe: Time for supper
Potato chicken balls Spinach raita Peanut chatni...
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Poets’ corner
I want you back, The shine in your eyes, The bright face and warm smile, That kept me going miles after miles...
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Movie: Timecop
A movie that’s based on an oft-repeated concept — time travel — but with style and action. Walker is an agent for TEC (Time Enforcement Commis-sion)....
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Book: Esio Trot
This tale is about a tortoise, a shy man Mr Hoppy and a middle aged attractive lady. You might wonder what the title Esio Trot means....
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Website: A plus math
The http://aplusmath.com/ was developed to help students improve their math skills interactively. The site includes a homework helper and math games. Homework Helper section will allow the students to input a problem and their answer....
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Music: Haroon ka nasha
When Haroon’s latest video “Jiya Jaye” first made rounds on the airwaves, his fans took a sigh of relief upon the return of this celebrated pop artist on the mainstream scene after a huge gap of four years....
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Super sis
Dear Super Sis, I am 14 years old. My problem is that I have dark circles under my eyes and because of this people make fun of me. Day by day I am becoming ugly...
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Mailbox
No sense of identity, A number of model parks were constructed for the sake of environmental betterment of the city under the banner of ‘Green Karachi, Clean Karachi’...
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Quotes
A moment’s insight is sometimes worth a lifetime''s experience. Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr, Work saves us from three great evils: boredom, vice and need....
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Art corner
Dear readers, Please note that we do not accept drawings sent for the art corner via email. Send in your drawings only through regular mail...
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