Hi kids!
The other day when her friend came over to Sara’s she found her in low spirits. They had to finish a school project but Sara was not too keen or enthusiastic about it. It was not that she was not a good student....
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COVER STORY: The Power Of Appreciation
“You have done excellent job.” “Very good work, keep it up… just keep it up!” “You are looking pretty handsome today.” “Of course, I’m proud of you.” “How intelligent you are!” “I’m sure you’ll do it as you have the capacity to go up against the winds....
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GUIDELINES: Become A Good Student
Proper schooling is the most important phase in a child’s life. It gives children the opportunity to explore new horizons and nourishes their mental and physical health. Without proper education, children can’t grow into responsible....
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STORY TIME: John’s Chocolate Bar
John loved to eat chocolates. One day he bought a five-rupee bar of chocolate and sat on an old wooden seat just outside the shop so that he may enjoy his little treat. He tore-off the wrapping paper and took a small bite.....
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STORY TIME: Birds Of A Feather….
Rapture emanated from her face as Tazmeen packed her bags. Finally she could see her dream assuming the face of reality. Having received elementary and secondary education from the single girls’ school in the vicinity of her village....
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Befriending The Enviornment
Since 1994 the International Wilderness Experience is organised each year for which delegates from different countries meet up in South Africa. The programme is sponsored by Cathy Pacific. This year’s programme dubbed.....
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TIME CHECK: Indus Valley Civilisation
In the bronze civilisations, the tools and weapons that were used were made of bronze; these were more durable than the ones made of stone used in the stone civilisations. These weapons and equipment included knives, axes, pins, needles and saw....
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RECIPE: Soft Scoop Ice Cream
Is the rising heat getting to your nerves? Are you in search of a chilly serving? Here are some frosty, glacial recipes of soft scoop freezer ice creams:...
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ADVICE: Early Morning Walks
Birds were twittering cheerfully as the crisp, lush green grass crunched under my feet. Feathery, white clouds covered the vast blue sky with pride, farther away the sun was busy in bestowing sparkling golden rays....
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TALENT: The Pocket Rocket
Hoor Asrar Rauf is the youngest swimmer to hold the Pakistan colour. Hoor A. Rauf is a great horse rider. Hoor Rauf enjoys rowing and sailing. Hoor is very good at squash. She is totally into music, knowing how to play instruments.....
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AROUND TOWN: Beautiful Evenings At Pir Sohawa
Pir Sohawa is a well-known picnic spot near Islamabad. It’s 25.8km continuing uphill from Daman-i-Koh and takes around 25 to 30 minutes to reach from Islamabad city. It’s a beautiful place to go and spend your evenings or holidays.....
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HAPPENINGS: Portraying Life
Meri Kahani is the story of school children from Mohammadi Machhar Colony. Machhar Colony is located in Karachi, behind the railroad tracks on Mauripur Road. It is an approximated four square kilometres stretch of underdeveloped land that houses over 700,000 people....
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HAPPENINGS: Genius Minds
Over 100 students from different schools and colleges besides dozens of professional players had participated in the first ever four-day Mind Sports National Championship held at Karachi recently. The championship was organised by Mind Sports Association of Pakistan.....
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CHIT CHAT: Meet Anwar Maqsood
Anwar Maqsood’s name needs no introduction. He is Pakistan’s renowned painter, host, lyricist and story writer. He is a master at comedy which will have you in splits in no time. Although, all his work have been top class, to choose a few Half Plate.....
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Super Sis
VG, you are going through a very frustrating and unnerving time and I wish there was a lot more that I could do for you. While I personally believe that 17 is too young an age to get married, we must understand that we also live in a society.....
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Poets’ Corner
Can I compose my own poetry?No, I can never;Or maybe I can!Without stanzas and proper plans?But still I can try, To make my words fly.....
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BOOK: Angela’s Ashes
Most of us are fortunate enough not to have experienced poverty first-hand. To comment on news from the comforts of our living-rooms is far easier than going through the troubles of ‘not having’. In Angela’s Ashes....
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MOVIE: Wall-E
The year is 2815. The trash, produced by mankind, has ultimately destroyed the planet Earth and humanity was sent on a spaceship. Meanwhile, robots start cleaning up the mess....
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Quotes
The child, who was born normally, goes towards independence. One who avoids this is degenerating....
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Mail Box
Hyderabad being the second largest city of Sindh, the Hyderabad railway station is one of the main railway stations connecting the city to all parts of Pakistan. But unfortunately, the condition of this railway station is terrible....
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