September 29, 2007 Welcome to Young World, our weekly magazine for young people. This page is updated every Saturday. For current issue Click here Hi kids! Older people often say that the youngsters today waste a lot of their time and energy in unproductive and useless activities, like hanging out with friends, chatting on the Net and playing video/computer games.... Plagiarism: not on! The dictionary defines plagiarism as “to copy another person’s ideas, words or work and pretend that they are your own”. In simple words, it’s called ‘copy and paste’ practice, where the source from which the matter is taken is not mentioned.... The sadness of a broken heart Dear diary People say: “You cannot die of a broken heart.” Generally, this is followed by the phrase: “Time heals all wounds.” Like many, life has brought me to know the heart... All about jet lag We all are familiar with the term “jet lag”, I suppose. But even if someone is not, he must know about it. According to estimates, 94 per cent of the air... The troublesome guests I came back home from my internship, and my mom told me that some distant relatives were coming to stay at our place for two days so I should make sure that my room is clean.... Manic Monday As I entered, a drowsy silence lay over the large library. It was a very queer morning and when I glanced outside the window, I saw cars that were usually gleaming... Terror in the night Fahad had been in bed for hours. He could not go to sleep, he was so excited by all the different things he had seen that day.... Karachi through th1e eyes of youth A photography exhibition was held under the umbrella of Dawn Lifestyle event in Karachi last June. The exhibition titled “Karachi through your eyes” was aimed to give youngsters a chance... Old Stone Age Sites in Pakistan Like in many other countries there are a number of sites in Pakistan that go back to the Old Stone Age. Archaeologists found a site of this period in the Soan Valley which is estimated to be nearly 115,000 years old.... The perfect Saturday Idleness or the state of laziness is a common problem among us, especially during the weekends or any free time. One encounters such people who have nothing to do but to switch channels all day.... The untidiest place I know If there were any place that would seem like an unknown planet cowering away from the glares of others, it would have to be my room.... News update Mountains of rubbish threaten Himalayan resort GULMARG (India): Tonnes of litter dumped at Kashmir’s showpiece Himalayan resort are threatening a fragile alpine ecology and endangering villagers dependent on its glacial waters.... Mailbox Save water I am sure many of you are familiar with the term ‘water shortage’. In an industrial hub like Karachi where the population exceeds 15 million, people are deprived of one of the basic necessities of life, i.e. water.... Super sis Confidential to Aries I can’t imagine why you would expect me to reply to you in a “just go sit and study” manner; I don’t believe I have ever said that to anyone in a long long time. Don’t you agree?... MOVIE: A bridge to Terabithia Disney’s A Bridge to Terabithia stars Jesse Aaron (Josh Hutcherson), a shy ten-year-old boy hailing from a family of five children. His parents spend their days worrying about making ends meet.... BOOK: Book of knowledge If you have a gnawing need to know the reason to ‘why’ things are the way they are, then this fantastically illustrated encyclopaedia I wonder why book of knowledge is tailor-made for you.... MUSIC: The best damn thing Avril Lavigne is back with a bang! Or so we die-hard Avril fans thought at first, because for some, her new album titled ‘The Best Damn Thing’ comes across as a sad disappointment.... Quotes The child, unlike the adult, is not on his way to death. He is on his way to life. His work is to fashion a man in the fullness of his strength.... Poets’ corner Under water Deep within the ocean blue, Live a thousand creatures, great and small, From the manta ray and the jelly fish,... Iftar snacks Potato noodle balls Ingredients 4 potatoes boiled 1 cup boiled noodles ½ tsp salt or to taste... Did you know? · Many years ago in Scotland, a new game was invented. It was ruled “Gents Only... Ladies Forbidden”... and thus the word GOLF entered into the English language....

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