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Food for thought: A versatile food
The picture of Popeye the Sailor eating spinach and gaining strength to fight all opponents is not easy to forget…
Record making: Channelising youth energy
The second-half of 2012 lived to witness eleven Guinness world records which permanently bent a portion of Pakistan’s history and…
A leaf from history: Persuading the masses
As Z.A. Bhutto launched his campaign for the recognition of Bangladesh, he met with resistance from the opposition. But he…
Disease control: The chlorine connection
According to newspaper reports 10 people recently died in Karachi of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), caused by Naegleria fowleri. Naegleria…
Give and take: Negotiating happiness
One may think that negotiation is a technique which only politicians or world leaders need. Agreed, that deciding where to…
Boardroom skill: Preparing for the battle
Whether it’s asking for a raise or selling your product, negotiation is an art that you need to master to…
Fitness: No gain without pain
Just like eating healthy, fitness too is an extremely important aspect of our life. Sadly, as a nation whose favourite…
Health: Slumber land
My alarm rings at 6.30 every morning. I press the snooze button for a few extra minutes of sleep, in…
Animadversion: Skyfall-ing
It’s been 50 years since the world came to know a classy-suited spy who drinks a particular cocktail and effortlessly…
Advice: Human and fallible
As salamo alikum Auntie,
I want you to solve a problem that is really bothering me these days. I do…
Gardening: Plant a persimmon
If you have room for just one more fruit tree in your garden or, for that matter, just one tree,…
