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Black Holes: The Cosmic Twisters

The more pertinent question is not why we are here but how we got here. As pieces of the puzzle begin to fit one can’t help but think of possibilities of time travel and endless energy resources.

Missing Link?

The discovery of Ida, or Darwinius masillae, has sparked fascination in the science world with many claiming it to be the “missing link�.

Recipe for a God

During these tough economic times, one will be surprised to know that the only industries that have witnessed surges are religious outlets, astrologers, witch doctors.

With Drops of Jupiter in Her Hair

Astrology misleads the public, constantly denounces scientific development and belittles human intelligence.

Why Be Good?

The question is why do we strive to be good? Believe it or not, the answer lies in our genetic make up.

Nothing Queer About It

Homosexuality is demonstrated in all species from fruit flies to donkeys. Humans are no exception to this rule and the fact is that sexual orientation is an inborn combination.

Capitalism Comes a Cropper!

The shock wave in global finance that began a year ago seems to have finally caught up with the KSE casino. The 100-Index fell from its mid-May peak of 15,600 to 9,144.

The Importance of Natural Selection

Throughout time we have asked ourselves whether we are fallen angels or risen apes. The answer lies in a simple yet tabooed subject.

A Political Manifesto for Sale! - Part I

In the current feverish run-up to elections, have you wondered why our political parties have still not published any meaningful manifestos?

Pakistan Shinning III - Population and Literacy

There is no precedent in history of any nation demonstrating double-digit (or even high single digit) GDP growth while spending next to nothing on its human capital.

The Day We Killed Bob Woolmer

Bob Woolmer’s demise has to be Pakistan’s largest blemish in cricket. I want to tell the tale straight from the heart of his biggest fan.

Pakistan Shinning II - Propoganda or Reality

There is no precedent of any nation having developed economically without consistently saving and reinvesting a substantial portion of its annual GDP.

Pakistan Shinning I - Propoganda or Reality

The Musharraf Government is frantically beating the drums of its fictional economic miracle of the past half a dozen years. This is painfully reminiscent of similar media projection attempted by the erstwhile BJP Government with its 'India Shining' propag

Save our Children from Mental Abuse

It is disturbing enough that both English and Urdu versions of Yahya’s creationism documentaries -- that conceal, deny and confuse with theories not testable with science -- are being shown almost daily. That they’re passed off as science is e

Don’t Cry for me Rawalpindi

They each carry a sports bag and wore crisp new white shirts with the letters “Under 19” engraved on the left side.

God’s Last Class

God steps into the classroom for the last class of the semester and walks quietly to the blackboard. The TA, Gabe, hands him a piece of chalk and God begins to scrawl in really bad handwriting

The Wedding Gathering

The alpha-males gather around the females and show their support. They are ready for the catch. The bait is set and the females fall for it. The soldier male approaches the empress. She is reluctant to show her emotional side

Kashmir United -- A Peek into a Luton Ghetto

I felt like a Black man in an all-White bar... I reverted to the 'Paki table' and joined in on conversations about trying to get good weed and how some friends they knew were in jail

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