Articles with tag: sport

The Karachi Brides

Anum Ali Oct 12, 2007 interacts: 5

We have a package out here; culture, art and means of transportation.

Guard of Honour

Pradeep Narayanan May 23, 2007 interacts: 2

The outcome of the match between Eaton FC and with Weymouth FC did not evince too much of interest amongst the English football enthusiasts but for the fact that the world was to watch a ‘footballing genius’ one last time.

India and the Cricket World Cup

Gajendra Singh Apr 18, 2007 interacts: 7

Although in audience reach Cricket World Cup does not match football but in passions, racial overtones , money making and cheating it is like a heady sports cocktail, brewed since Greek Olympic games and Roman gladiator combats.

Commercialized Sports

Vidyadhar Date Mar 20, 2007 interacts: 3

The days of feeling empowered over defeating former colonial masters are gone. That is a small satisfaction and it cannot compensate for our lowly performance in many fields.

Raiwind IX

Nadeem F Paracha Mar 15, 2007 interacts: 311

During a talk show hosted by former Pakistani cricket captain, Rameez Raja, Inzimam-ul-Haq suggested that along with the usual cricket training, cricketers should also be given “deeni taleem” (religious education).

Schumi No More!

farheen zehra Oct 24, 2006 interacts: 4

You might hate him or love him, but no matter what you feel about him, you do know him. The one person who comes in your mind when you hear the word Formula 1?

What Happened to Zidane?

Kamran Malik Jul 12, 2006 interacts: 16

One can not condone Zidane’s act, but one can’t overlook Materazzi’s behavior either.

Proud Pakistani?

Abdul A Khattak Apr 22, 2006 interacts: 69

It took me more than 25 days to get a passport even with urgent fees. And the day I got it was like Eid. I held it in my hands like a person holds his new-born baby

Islam, Marathons and Choice

F Zamanov Jan 28, 2006 interacts: 68

I would like to say a few things on the religious opposition to women's participation in the Lahore marathon or any other healthy sporting activity. I lay no claim to liberal intellectualism or rigorous interpretation of the Quran and Sunnah. These words

A Star Manqué

Anand Mahajan Sep 4, 2005 interacts: 6

Nobody here, at this site of Gujarat water supply department, had the foggiest idea that a former hockey star of eighties was working here as a welder.

The Sania Effect

Burpinder Singh Jun 23, 2005 interacts: 59

Why are Indian sportswomen so unsexy?

Watch out Brazil! Here we come!!!

Yahya Noori Jun 12, 2005 interacts: 18

At this pace pakistan will propably qualify for the world cup final 2220!!!

The Tiresome Transport Travesty

Ali Pracha Apr 22, 2005 interacts: 15

Music that blared through the cheap speakers. The side panels were covered in scrawls of ballpoint ink complete with email addresses and invitations to young girls to ‘plees contect’...

Who’s Afraid of a Large Black Man?

Mohammad Gill Apr 20, 2005 interacts: 11

...It is quite appropriate too because now in his mature wisdom, he can lead; he can show the way and there may be millions who want to follow his lead. Although there are others who think he’s the same old loudmouth that he was when he played in th

Daewooooosh!

Hasan Shikoh Dec 24, 2004 interacts: 3

You know those guys in smart uniform and sunglasses who carry Mohammad Ali’s improvised slogan for an attitude: “Stop us if you can!”? Yes, those ones.

Mein Aur Meri *STARLINE Aksar Yeh Batay Kurtay Hain Agar Tum Na Hoti…

Rubab Abbas May 15, 2004 interacts: 8

The so-called road-killers, the public buses not only provide an “unsafe” means of travel but they rather generate a whole different and diverse set of occupations.

Driving SAG for a Rockies Rider

Harimau Iyer Nov 14, 2003 interacts: 10

It is a thin line that divides impulsiveness from obstinacy and a thinner line that divides cussed obstinacy from sheer downright craziness

Gashebrum 1 - The Hidden Peak

ijaz gul Nov 4, 2003 interacts: 13

The final climb to the summit involved a straight ice wall. It was indeed very difficult but finally we were across. To our West was the pyramid of Gashebrum 2 and beyond it the majestic K2.

Reconstruction or Destruction?

Nadeem Akram Jun 2, 2003 interacts: 10

There is trouble in the paradise; the hot air balloon that took off in Sharjah is losing its air. A hurriedly put together team of “bits and pieces” players is making a mockery of the game and is alienating every serious cricket follower.