The self-help industry is worth more than billions of dollars in the US alone. Books, tapes, DVDs, all claim to take your life from mediocrity to nirvana — promising inner and outer wealth! And who wouldn't want those? The question is, to what extent do self-help resources help the seekers? What responsibility lies with the…
Powerful Women – Girls can(‘t) do that
An assignment on an article on things that women should be able to do but don`t, Michelle Obama`s interview, and a meeting with a Bangladeshi woman who, in spite of sad circumstances, still lives a courageous life. Finally something clicks in me and I feel I may have something worthwhile to say for this…
Training Workshop – Lateral Thinking
‘You cannot dig a hole in a different place by digging the same hole deeper’. This is easy to understand. One does not have any problems in doubting the practicality of such an action. To dig a new hole one has to dig in a new place. But if we metaphorize this hole digging and…
Training Workshop – Awareness Before Change
An eye-catching title. Change it seems to promise is up to us - dreams could be reality - and so on. With a mixture of curiosity and anticipation I decided to sign up for the workshop held by the British Council Karachi in Collaboration with KZR. Associates. KZR stands for Kudos (Greek for Unique), Zeal…
A kaleidoscope of vignettes 