must-have tools to organize your research (for grad students)

Posted by anasimtiaz on Jul 2, 2011 in Featured | 8 comments Look at the desk of any research student and then take a peek at his desktop (something like this) and then do the same for couple other researchers. Very soon a pattern emerges. The pattern is chaotic. There will almost always be a folder named Unsorted filled with research papers which were supposed to be be nicely organised according to subject in different folders. And those folders are also...
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Pakistan’s World Cup XI: Selection Dilemma?

Posted by anasimtiaz on Feb 9, 2011 in Featured | 7 comments The World Cup is finally here and believe it or not, Pakistan is looking in a pretty good shape to reach the semis, at least. Surely, we can go on to win it too (yes, we can!) but even if we don’t chances of getting trashed in the first round are minimal thanks to the wonderful format of the tournament. Top 8 teams are likely to reach the QF stage and from there on we need to win three...
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I Quit

Posted by anasimtiaz on Feb 8, 2011 in Featured | 18 comments After fiddling with the mouse for good twenty minutes, moving the composed e-mail away from my sight a few times, I finally mustered the courage to hit the Send button. And walked away to catch some fresh air. It felt like a huge load was suddenly off my head. Coming back to my desk, I got the acknowledgement e-mail confirming the receipt of my notice of resignation. It’s over. I’ve...
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Loving the Divine

Posted by anasimtiaz on Sep 20, 2010 in Featured | 18 comments The first condition of loving the Divine is to turn away from worldly concerns, but man is so chained and attached to earthly things that unless he received a telling blow to the heart he cannot break this link. When a bee alights on honey, it will only depart if it is shooed away. The human heart does not turn away from the pleasures of the world unless it is hurt. Only Love can deliver this...
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