The weekly weird

The weekly weird

The invasive amynthas agrestis, also known as the Asian jumping worm, are known for their insatiable appetite and ability to jump Published 18 Jun, 2022 08:12am
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On July 19th, Forza Horizon 5 players will get a new expansion based on the Hot Wheels brand. The expansion will feature four new
Published 18 Jun, 2022 08:12am
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Published 18 Jun, 2022 08:12am
Story time: The lost wallet

Story time: The lost wallet

Once upon a time, there was a girl name Sana. Sana was a well-mannered girl and belonged to a middle-class family....
Published 18 Jun, 2022 08:12am
Reflection: The gorgeous garden

Reflection: The gorgeous garden

My most-frequently visited nature’s marvel is not the Daman-e-Koh hills or the lush green Swat Valley, but a ...
Published 18 Jun, 2022 08:12am
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This is regarding the cover story, “Dangers lurking on the beach”, by Benazir Raz, (YW, May 28). Enjoying at the beach is probably
Published 18 Jun, 2022 08:12am
Hobbies You Can Enjoy

Hobbies You Can Enjoy

My hobbies are what make my life worth living. Is your life worth living? Yes. How? Is it worth living because of...
Published 11 Jun, 2022 12:47pm
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This is regarding the article, “We all are extraordinary” by Zayna Rehman (YW, May 14). It was a very motivating and amazing...
Published 11 Jun, 2022 12:20pm
Opinion: Change starts from within

Opinion: Change starts from within

It is quite easy to focus on what is wrong in the world and it is very annoying to observe these situations while...
Published 11 Jun, 2022 12:06pm
Movie review: The Bad Guys

Movie review: The Bad Guys

If you believe that a Wolf would always remain a villain, think again. The recently released The Bad Guys has...
Published 11 Jun, 2022 11:26am
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Published 11 Jun, 2022 10:59am
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Disney+ is giving a glimpse of the new series Baymax!, a spinoff of the 2014 film Big Hero 6. The new show follows healthcare
Published 11 Jun, 2022 10:54am
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The weekly weird

A 70-year-old Pakistani man broke a Guinness World Record by using his hand to crush 21 apples in one minute.
Published 11 Jun, 2022 10:42am
Story time: The brighter side

Story time: The brighter side

Internet, mobile phones, televisions, laptops, computers and various such gadgets are things we cannot spend our day...
Published 11 Jun, 2022 10:24am
Story time: An event gone wrong

Story time: An event gone wrong

A lot of things happen in life, both tragic and happy. At some point, the sun shines in the blue clear sky and we...
Published 11 Jun, 2022 10:04am
The essence of public speaking

The essence of public speaking

The essence of public speaking or giving a presentation is leaving a lasting impression on the audience with one’s...
Published 04 Jun, 2022 12:53pm
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This is regarding the story “Let’s play outdoor games” by Ume Hania Irfan (YW, May 7). The article was the need of the time...
Published 04 Jun, 2022 12:40pm
Cook-it-yourself: Mango lime cooler

Cook-it-yourself: Mango lime cooler

Mangoes dominate our lives in summer. From the time they are small, green and unripe to the time they are all golden...
Published 04 Jun, 2022 12:03pm
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The weekly weird

A more than 3,000-year-old gold signet ring stolen from an Aegean Island in World War II, bought by a Nobel Prize-winning
Published 04 Jun, 2022 11:54am
Did you know? facts!

Did you know? facts!

Located at Microsoft’s headquarters in Redmond, Washington, the lab room (Quietest room) measures a background noise of -20.35 dBA
Published 04 Jun, 2022 11:36am
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Tom Holland and Brie Larson are set to reprise their Marvel roles as Spider-Man and Captain Marvel, respectively, for new rides
Published 04 Jun, 2022 11:21am
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Published 04 Jun, 2022 11:07am
Recollection: Swiping away our time

Recollection: Swiping away our time

Istepped in and made my way through the aisle to locate my seat number. A little further, a jerk here and a twitch...
Published 04 Jun, 2022 11:00am
Website review: Bon virtual voyage!

Website review: Bon virtual voyage!

It’s the time of the year when most of you are free and making plans for your vacation. Many of you have already...
Published 04 Jun, 2022 10:43am
Story time: The environment matters

Story time: The environment matters

It was a bright, sunny Saturday morning. The sun shone higher in the sky than usual, and the breeze blew gently. I...
Published 04 Jun, 2022 10:30am
Quicksand alert

Quicksand alert

Let's find out what Din Din, Delma and Dazel are up to this week.
Published 28 May, 2022 09:00am
Dangers lurking on the beaches

Dangers lurking on the beaches

It’s that time of the year when almost all of us make plans for outings because of two months of summer vacation,...
Published 28 May, 2022 08:47am
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This is regarding the cover story “Pledges for this Labour Day” by Muhammad Ibrahim Shafi (YW, April 30). The article gives us a
Published 28 May, 2022 08:23am
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The weekly weird

A rare two-headed snake is getting ready to mark its 17th year after defying odds of one in 100 million to survive.
Published 28 May, 2022 08:05am
Did you know? facts!

Did you know? facts!

Monkeypox produces smallpox-like skin lesions, but symptoms are usually milder than those of smallpox. Flu-like symptoms are...
Published 28 May, 2022 07:52am
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Disney’s Sneakerella introduces us to El, a young man who dreams of designing his own line of sneakers. He meets Kira King,
Published 28 May, 2022 07:44am
Story time: My lovely Pakistan!

Story time: My lovely Pakistan!

“Mum... mum, come quickly!” Ahmed called out to mum happily. “What happened, son? Is everything okay? What did you see in
Published 28 May, 2022 07:36am
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Published 28 May, 2022 07:26am
Story time: A great embarrassment

Story time: A great embarrassment

There are times in our lives when we are excited and times when we are sad. There are times when we dance around in...
Published 28 May, 2022 07:11am
Story time: The secret place

Story time: The secret place

Mindy and her friends were sitting under the magnificent summer sun, chatting and sharing stories. They had met ...
Published 28 May, 2022 07:01am
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This is regarding the cover story “How to know your friends and enemies” by Umema Imran (YW, April 23). I found this article very
Published 21 May, 2022 06:22am
Beware of the scorching sun!

Beware of the scorching sun!

Summer has always been really hot in Pakistan, particularly in the plains and low-lying areas. This year, however,...
Published 21 May, 2022 06:22am
Advice: Do what you love

Advice: Do what you love

Life gives us various opportunities but, unfortunately, only a few of them are availed. Sometimes, even if we desire...
Published 21 May, 2022 06:22am
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For the first time, scientists have grown plants in soil from the moon collected by Nasa’s Apollo astronauts. Thale cress was
Published 21 May, 2022 06:22am
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Chris Pratt’s Owen Grady embarks on a dinosaur rescue mission in the latest trailer for Jurassic World Dominion. The raptor Blue
Updated 22 May, 2022 12:52pm
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Published 21 May, 2022 06:22am
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Quicksand is a mixture of water and sand or silt. It has the characteristic of thixotropy: it looks solid, but when pressure is
Updated 22 May, 2022 12:53pm
Story time: Stealing is wrong

Story time: Stealing is wrong

Ali swiftly picked up the pen from the table and pocketed it as he walked out of his friend’s classroom. As he...
Published 21 May, 2022 06:22am
Cook-it-yourself: Fresh fruit popsicles

Cook-it-yourself: Fresh fruit popsicles

The best way to beat the summer heat right now is by keeping cool with something icy and juicy — like a fresh fruit popsicle!
Published 21 May, 2022 06:22am
Movie review: Marmaduke

Movie review: Marmaduke

Everyone’s favourite Great Dane Marmaduke is back on screen; this time in a full-length computer-animated film....
Published 21 May, 2022 06:22am
Amazing migratory birds

Amazing migratory birds

Those who have seen it know what a beautiful sight it is — hundreds, even thousands, of birds flying together,...
Updated 22 May, 2022 12:57pm
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This is regarding the cover article, “How to know your friends and enemies” by Umema Imran (YW, April 23). It was an article
Published 14 May, 2022 07:48pm
Opinion: We are all extraordinary

Opinion: We are all extraordinary

Oftentimes, adults overlook the importance of the way children feel, think and perceive. Deep down, we all desire ...
Updated 14 May, 2022 07:59pm
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Gary and Patti Reitemeyer returned to their Redding home, in California, after a trip to Sacramento and discovered hundreds of
Published 14 May, 2022 02:44pm
Did you know? facts!

Did you know? facts!

According to National Geographic, only about 30% of the world’s landmass are forests. Each year, the Earth continues to lose about
Published 14 May, 2022 02:28pm
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Disney and Pixar released a new poster and images for Lightyear, the animated spinoff of Toy Story, to land in theatres on June 17
Published 14 May, 2022 02:13pm
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Updated 14 May, 2022 02:43pm
Wonder Craft: Easy paper toy

Wonder Craft: Easy paper toy

Like I always say, paper crafts never go out of fashion and most of the time they are super easy and versatile. Not...
Published 14 May, 2022 01:47pm
Story time: A memorable adventure

Story time: A memorable adventure

“Torch, water, sandwiches and spare clothes,” Harry’s mum called out. “Everything’s there,” Harry smiled...
Published 14 May, 2022 01:34pm
Why journalling is good for you

Why journalling is good for you

It’s funny how trends and ideas keep going round in circles, moving in and out of fashion. And each time when the...
Published 07 May, 2022 07:23am
Story time: To a friend’s party!

Story time: To a friend’s party!

I was sitting on the soft, comfortable couch, munching on the bag of chips. I was watching my favourite series on...
Published 07 May, 2022 07:08am
Story time: A hidden secret power

Story time: A hidden secret power

In those days, I used to live in Japan. I was nearly 30 years old then. I had a small flat in the city of Yokohama,...
Published 07 May, 2022 07:08am
Opinion: Let there be more trees

Opinion: Let there be more trees

You inhale your first breath as soon as you come into this world. But really, would you call that breathing? To me,...
Published 07 May, 2022 07:08am
Movie review: Sonic The Hedgehog 2

Movie review: Sonic The Hedgehog 2

The super-speedy alien is back, and this time with a bigger mission. Usually, full-length films featuring a popular...
Published 07 May, 2022 07:08am
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The month of Ramazan is a blessing for all Muslims. During this month, we should try to worship as much as we can. As children...
Published 07 May, 2022 07:08am
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Guinness World Records announced the world’s tallest family is a Minnesota clan of five, with an average height of 6 feet,...
Published 07 May, 2022 07:08am
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Here is a good news for all the kids out there, Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, the story about the helpful crocodile will now be swimming
Published 07 May, 2022 07:08am
Pledges for this Labour Day

Pledges for this Labour Day

Tomorrow is the first of May, the day of the workers, labourers and the poor working class of the nation. Before...
Published 30 Apr, 2022 10:42am
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Ramazan is a time of reflection, self-improvement and heightened devotion and worship. Fasting is important during Ramazan as it
Published 30 Apr, 2022 10:20am
Story time: Sharing smiles on Eid

Story time: Sharing smiles on Eid

“Mum!” Maira bumped into the room where her mother had just finished the Isha prayers and was folding the prayer...
Published 30 Apr, 2022 10:16am
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A Kentucky hotel is offering houseplant-loving tourists the chance to bring them along to the “World’s First Plant-Friendly
Published 30 Apr, 2022 09:58am