The weekly weird

The weekly weird

The Pirangi cashew tree in Brazil, recognised by Guinness Records as the world’s largest cashew tree, covers 8,400 square Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:45am
Story time: The dream merchant

Story time: The dream merchant

Amidst the time-worn streets of Sherford, lived an old man who was famous for selling dreams. People would gather...
Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:45am
Advice: No one is perfect!

Advice: No one is perfect!

There are different types of people in the world. Everyone has different qualities, but no one is perfect. Take the...
Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:45am
Wonder Craft: 3D paper birds

Wonder Craft: 3D paper birds

Paper toys and crafts are fun and easy to make! There are so many options that you’ll never run out of ideas. This...
Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:45am
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Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:45am
Story time: The house of mystery

Story time: The house of mystery

“Are you crazy? That house is haunted!” thirteen-year-old Hassan exclaimed to his best friend and schoolmate,...
Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:45am
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This is regarding the story “The whispering shadows” by Pareeshay Emran (YW, June 22). The story
Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:45am
Stepwell in Fruit Park (Part 3)

Stepwell in Fruit Park (Part 3)

A frightening encounter wasn't enough to scare away the determined dinosaurs from their stepwell project.
Published 27 Jul, 2024 10:00am
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Published 27 Jul, 2024 06:56am
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Mattel, Inc., the toy and family entertainment company, in collaboration with Outright Games, has revealed the first all-console
Published 27 Jul, 2024 06:55am
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The weekly weird

Danionella cerebrum, a 12mm translucent fish, can produce sounds exceeding 140 dB, comparable to the noise of a passenger
Published 27 Jul, 2024 06:55am
Story time: Keep your promises

Story time: Keep your promises

“Hey Affan! Wait,” called Arham as soon as he left the mosque after the prayer. “As-salaamu alaikum! How are...
Published 27 Jul, 2024 06:55am
Environment: The butterfly effect

Environment: The butterfly effect

There is a beautiful poem by an English poet and writer, Rose Fyleman, noted for her works for children. It goes ...
Published 27 Jul, 2024 06:55am
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This is regarding the cover article “Compassion for animals” by Shahmeer Asif (June 8, 2024). The article
Published 27 Jul, 2024 06:55am
Time to shift gears!

Time to shift gears!

This year, summer has been very hot and hard to handle for many of us, yet the summer vacation was filled with fun...
Published 27 Jul, 2024 06:55am
Stepwell in Fruit Park

Stepwell in Fruit Park

Din Din gets an exciting new role while digging the stepwell!
Updated 20 Jul, 2024 03:05pm
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Published 20 Jul, 2024 08:18am
Advice: Tune in, turn down

Advice: Tune in, turn down

There have been countless endless debates everywhere over the use of digital devices, but the reality is, these...
Published 20 Jul, 2024 08:18am
Pakistan in Paris Olympics 2024

Pakistan in Paris Olympics 2024

Pakistan is sending an 18-member contingent to Paris for the Games, which include only seven athletes and 11...
Published 20 Jul, 2024 08:18am
Story time: The strange neighbour

Story time: The strange neighbour

Emily was busy baking some vanilla cookies when there was a knock at her door. Surprisingly, it was an unknown woman...
Published 20 Jul, 2024 08:18am
Story time: Never be overconfident

Story time: Never be overconfident

Ahmed was a bright student who always scored good grades. Every teacher had high expectations from him. He passed...
Published 20 Jul, 2024 08:18am
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Playground Games will delist Forza Horizon 4 from Xbox and PC digital stores on December 15, 2024, due
Published 20 Jul, 2024 08:18am
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The weekly weird

A father-and-son duo, Luke Bell and his father Mike, of Western Cape, South Africa, created the world’s fastest drone
Published 20 Jul, 2024 08:18am
Book review: Pakistan Chronicle

Book review: Pakistan Chronicle

There are different kinds of historical books focused on different countries. Some are there to educate, some to...
Published 20 Jul, 2024 08:18am
Wonder Craft: Bottle blaster

Wonder Craft: Bottle blaster

Playing is fun, and it’s not limited to kids alone. Many adults, including me, enjoy the thrill of aiming and...
Published 20 Jul, 2024 08:18am
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This is regarding the story “My dad, my hero” by Rabia Hamid (YW, June 15). Just like mothers, fathers
Published 20 Jul, 2024 08:18am
Digital skills for everyone!

Digital skills for everyone!

The clock’s ticking! Each day brings us closer to the new academic year. So whatever time is left, let’s seize...
Published 13 Jul, 2024 07:04am
Step in the Right Direction

Step in the Right Direction

Dinosaurs hold a meeting! But it's not about a fight with jackals — it's about building something amazing. What could it be?
Updated 15 Jul, 2024 12:10pm
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Published 13 Jul, 2024 07:04am
Story time: The quest for joy

Story time: The quest for joy

“We are late. Hurry up!” yelled my mother angrily. It was a beautiful morning of our much-awaited summer...
Published 13 Jul, 2024 07:04am
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This is regarding the article “Fathers, the epitome of love and strength” by Ramsha Mujib
Published 13 Jul, 2024 07:04am
Story time: Baby bear’s  first hunt

Story time: Baby bear’s first hunt

Everything is difficult until you give it a try, and that’s what a baby bear finds out, and gets some help from a new friend
Published 13 Jul, 2024 07:04am
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The weekly weird

An Iowa family’s Great Dane is the world’s tallest living dog at 3 feet and 2 inches. Guinness World Records
Published 13 Jul, 2024 07:04am
Story time; The milkshake stand

Story time; The milkshake stand

It was another sunny day in the middle of June. Haris and Anaya were sprawled on the living room sofas and scrolling...
Published 13 Jul, 2024 07:04am
Advice: Stop losing time and focus

Advice: Stop losing time and focus

Time is money and money is limited. However, money can be earned again, but time tickles away, second by second, and...
Published 13 Jul, 2024 07:04am
Book review: The Witch in the Woods

Book review: The Witch in the Woods

In Michaelbrent Collings’ The Witch in the Woods, modern sci-fiction meets the fantasy world of fairytale to give...
Published 13 Jul, 2024 07:04am
Story time: An unexpected return

Story time: An unexpected return

The day started when I woke up by the sound of “Meow! Meow!” in my ears. I screamed at the top of my lungs and...
Published 13 Jul, 2024 07:04am
Movie review : Wish

Movie review : Wish

You must have heard the song, When You Wish Upon a Star from the Disney animated film Pinocchio of 1940, at any time...
Published 13 Jul, 2024 07:04am
Series review: Knuckles Season 1

Series review: Knuckles Season 1

Do you think Knuckles is equally popular if compared with Sonic The Hedgehog? Many of you even rate Knuckles better...
Published 06 Jul, 2024 07:50am
Story time: Lost in the mall

Story time: Lost in the mall

Icarefully examined a stunning dress that had caught my interest. I studied its material and perfect embroidery,...
Published 06 Jul, 2024 07:50am
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V of K-pop supergroup BTS will unveil a book of photography, titled Type 1, next month, capturing moments
Published 06 Jul, 2024 07:50am
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The weekly weird

The San Diego Zoo announced the birth of a female Baird’s tapir, an endangered animal native to Mexico and Central America.
Published 06 Jul, 2024 07:50am
Story time: The family holiday

Story time: The family holiday

As soon as the school bell rang, signalling the start of summer break, Caitlyn’s classroom flooded with excited...
Published 06 Jul, 2024 07:50am
Opinion: The clutches of materialism

Opinion: The clutches of materialism

The culture of materialism is on the rise these days. It’s all about wanting and having lots of stuff. This puts...
Published 06 Jul, 2024 07:50am
Story time: Chasing a dream

Story time: Chasing a dream

“Mum, I met my old friend Rumaisa in the market yesterday. Remember Rumaisa, the one who was obsessed with a...
Published 06 Jul, 2024 07:50am
Dazel’s Treasure Chests

Dazel’s Treasure Chests

Dazel, who loves collecting trinkets, woke up on a Saturday realising she had a bigger problem — not enough space to store her growing treasure!
Published 06 Jul, 2024 07:50am
Make your vacation fun for mum

Make your vacation fun for mum

As Rahima stepped out of her room post-noon, she peeped into the kitchen and asked cheerfully, “What is for breakfast mum?”
Published 06 Jul, 2024 07:50am
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Published 06 Jul, 2024 07:50am
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This is regarding the article “Feeling hot? Plant more trees!” by Ambreen Arshad (YW, May 25th). The article
Published 06 Jul, 2024 07:50am
Story time: Sacrifice all  year long

Story time: Sacrifice all year long

Bilal and Amna are neighbours and good friends. Today Bilal has come over to Amna’s place to play, but he seems to...
Published 06 Jul, 2024 07:50am
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This is regarding the cover article “Surviving post-exam anxiety” by Benazir Raz (YW, May 18). I
Published 29 Jun, 2024 07:33am
Timeless movies to watch this summer

Timeless movies to watch this summer

Summer, especially as hot as the one right now, can best be enjoyed indoor with something to chill and relax. And...
Published 29 Jun, 2024 07:33am
Website review: Track the ISS live!

Website review: Track the ISS live!

Ialways get mesmerised by the serenity of the night sky with countless stars shining like faraway diamonds while the...
Published 29 Jun, 2024 07:33am
Story time; Summer hiatus

Story time; Summer hiatus

It was a bright sunny morning. The lush green grass and the tantalising scent of jasmines and poppies attracted...
Published 29 Jun, 2024 07:33am
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“Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” “True Colours” and “Time After Time” icon Cyndi Lauper is planning a farewell concert tour.
Published 29 Jun, 2024 07:33am
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The weekly weird

Tucked away in China’s Guizhou Province lay the enigmatic Anlong Pyramids, a collection of around a dozen conical
Published 29 Jun, 2024 07:33am
Sweet Liar!

Sweet Liar!

A blame game erupted after the chocolate box mysteriously vanished, accusations flew, but the truth was far stranger than anyone imagined.
Updated 29 Jun, 2024 10:01am
Story time: True essence of success

Story time: True essence of success

One sunny day, Hasan was doing his regular work in his kiosk by the side of a busy street in the city centre....
Published 29 Jun, 2024 07:33am
Story time: Conquering  your fears

Story time: Conquering your fears

Undoubtedly, the most common fear among students is the fear of failure —the fear of failing in exams, to be...
Published 29 Jun, 2024 07:33am
Story time: A day without  a buzz

Story time: A day without a buzz

Petunia was a city where screens were people’s best friends. There were no real human-to-human relations left...
Published 29 Jun, 2024 07:33am
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Published 27 Jun, 2024 08:01am
Wonder Craft: Cats in a canvas

Wonder Craft: Cats in a canvas

The holidays must not go wasted, every day should be enjoyed and spent creatively. Today’s craft is perfect for ...
Published 22 Jun, 2024 07:40am
Story time: The whispering shadows

Story time: The whispering shadows

As the clock struck 10 pm, heavy clouds started to pour raindrops on the ground. A bolt of terrifying lightning...
Published 22 Jun, 2024 07:40am
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This is concerning the story “Vanilla dreams” by Maleeha Farooqi (YW, May 11th). I loved reading this
Published 22 Jun, 2024 07:40am
Dive into art exploration

Dive into art exploration

Summer is all about sunshine, carefree days and endless possibilities, especially when you have two whole months of...
Published 22 Jun, 2024 07:40am
Story time: A baby’s life

Story time: A baby’s life

Hello everyone, I’m a nine-month-old baby. I want to share with you all what happens in my daily life
Published 22 Jun, 2024 07:33am
Story time: A lesson learnt

Story time: A lesson learnt

Eidul Azha was near. Manahil was thrilled and excited as she was counting the days when her dad would get a goat for...
Published 22 Jun, 2024 07:33am
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The weekly weird

A cat frequenting the Vermont State University Castleton Campus was awarded “a very special honorary degree
Published 22 Jun, 2024 07:33am
Book review: Heroes to the Rescue!

Book review: Heroes to the Rescue!

What would you do if a supervillain entered your life and ruined everything, only to prove a point? You would...
Published 22 Jun, 2024 07:33am
Advice: Spread kindness

Advice: Spread kindness

Kindness is a powerful force that exceeds backgrounds and circumstances, it is the foundation of positive human...
Published 22 Jun, 2024 07:33am