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BIRTHDAYS are heart-warming occasions for the newborn’s family. But when this child’s life journey spans over 100 years, the day becomes a landmark event, especially if this person has rendered yeoman’s service to society. That is the case with Mrs Zubeida Dossal who celebrated her 100th birthday on Oct 15. Continue reading Celebrating 100
By Zubeida Mustafa
ONE of the major factors contributing to the environment crisis in Pakistan is the unbridled population growth rate. Environmentalists generally focus more on issues such as climate change and global warming caused by carbon emissions, which are the result of industrialisation, deforestation and water mismanagement. It must, however, be noted that rapid population increase is at the root of all these evils. Moreover, it also has a negative impact on human development, both individually and collectively.
By Aarti Lila Ram
I find myself enveloped in the raw grip of grief. When I was young, my nana baba possessed a magical ability that left an indelible mark on my heart. He could weave tales with such vivid expressions and animated fervor that even the most mundane stories came alive in his presence. To me, he was nothing but magic. And he was. The enchantment of my childhood resides within the walls of my grandparents’ home in Hyderabad, where their love imbued every corner with warmth. Nana baba’s house was always snug, perhaps even a little too warm at times. The constant tick-tock of the clock in his drawing room filled the air with a comforting rhythm, and the smell of books in his library, collected and put together with years of struggles and hardships, added to the rich tapestry of my cherished memories.