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Following the tradition of representing TIP on a global level that began over a year back, Daoud (TS3) and Noman (TS4) along with Aasim Ahmed of the Textile Research and Innovation Centre, TIP are in Hong Kong at this very moment, gearing up to present their recently written research papers at the 86th Textile Institute […]
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Yesterday, on Nov 14, TIP had its long awaited annual carnival. The theme, unexpectedly for some people, was ‘Arabian Desert Safari’. It was gutsy of TISF to carry on with the execution of the theme despite a lot of protests, confusion and even boycott threats, since many people believed that there wasn’t much they could […]
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Blood is life and life is blood. We can live without water and food but we can never live without a certain amount of blood circulating in our body. This red liquid, if lost, can bring living human to death and the same liquid, if inducted, can bring a dying patient closer to life and […]
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Blood is life and life is blood. We can live without water and food but we can never live without a certain amount of blood circulating in our body. This red liquid, if lost, can bring living human to death and the same liquid, if inducted, can bring a dying patient closer to life and […]
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The past two weeks at tip have been really happening with lots of events, incidents and gossips floating. Amidst the critical situation there was an exciting event that took place last Wednesday in the tisf slot. The “hunt for clues” or in other words a “trip to tip in 40 min”’.Many people took part enthusiastically. […]
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And it leaves me with nothing more to explain further on the issue. Your comments are most welcome…
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Winds of ego and spite rocked the little oasis kingdom of TIP this Thursday when a series of wannabe gang fights between AMM4 and TS2 resulted in the suspension of almost the entire AMM’s final year batch. The grapevine has it that it all started when the entire AMM4 stayed back at the dorms a […]
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TISF ‘08-’09 caught everyone by surprise by putting together a show that not only exceeded peoples’ expectations in terms of technical perfection and good time management, but by also setting the bar higher this year as far as quality of the performances are concerned, according to most peoples’ opinions! Well done!The performances were very entertaining, […]
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It has been now more than 60 years since the establishment of Pakistan. 60 years of huge transformation, 60 years of extreme misery and yes 60 years of a major social and economic change in Pakistan and the sub-continent. Mr. Arif Hasan, Vice chancellor of TIP, briefed the students on the changes we have seen […]
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I was just going through a book “Quotes of the Qaid” by Oxford University Press edited by Sharif Al Mujahid and Liaquat Merchant. I found that majority of the Quaid’s thoughts were which we are not following right now. Here, I am putting some of them to give you an idea as to where are […]
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Yet again I feel like I’m sitting with my hands tied behind my back. The problem isn’t what I can do. It is the worth of it all. Perhaps I don’t understand how this works, but shouting slogans or discussing the matter over lunch isn’t the solution.We need to think deeper. Need to make a […]
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Counting all the pink stuff I owned was pretty easy but I never knew counting threads would be so terrible and would ultimately become a part of my life. I had a nightmare during my summer vacations that I hadn’t completed my weaving assignment and I was feeling awful, but I didn’t knew it was […]
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Textile Institute Literary Society and Rotaract Club of TIP are hosting the 5th English and Urdu debating contest at our Bin Qasim campus, on Wednesday, 29th October 2008. The topic for the English debate is “MEDIA IS THE REAL WAR-MONGER” and the topic for the Urdu debate is: Transport will be provided […]
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Counting all the pink stuff I owned was pretty easy but I never knew counting threads would be so terrible and would ultimately become a part of my life. I had a nightmare during my summer vacations that I hadn’t completed my weaving assignment and I was feeling awful, but I didn’t knew it was […]
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Someone has greatly said that life is all about motivation. Life is all about how positive and optimistic are you about different aspects of your life. Textile Institute Students Forum, keeping in mind the past tragic events, arranged a motivational session on 8th October 2008 in TISF slot. The session was headed by Akbar Senior […]
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Quack! wishes its readers a positive and prosperous Eid!This day may not be a very joyous one for all those associated with TIP, following how unfortunate the past week has been, but one should remain optimistic about the show that must keep going on, and wish for peace, tranquility and serenity for everyone; the living […]
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Dear Mairaj,You know, we were suppose to get together on that picnic I was planning, by the beach. It would have just been like old time, in the hostel when I was in TIP. Looks like we’ll just have to meet in the sweet here after.Love Ali Hakeem————————————————————————————————This is my message to Mairaj, please set […]
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Dear all, I hope you will respect TISF’s decision to postpone the upcoming Freshman Gala, dated October 08, 2008, in respect of our colleague/ friend Mairaj bin Waqar’s (TS 3) untimely passing away.May ALLAH grant him eternal peace, and Strength to the familly/ friends to bear this huge loss. AmenPlease have a heart to forgive any […]
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By Baithak.Net
Our dear friend Mairaj Bin Waqas from TS3 passed away yesterday, September 26, ‘08 (26 Ramadan, 1429 A.H.) leaving behind only memories of his goodness, warmth, humility, and all the times he brought smiles on our faces.He was traveling home to spend the end of Ramadan and Eid ul Fitr holidays with his parents in […]
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We all often use a lot of English words and terms during our Urdu conversations. These Urdu/English blend has become so common that we have now forgotten our mother tongue; which is Urdu. Making use of English words during Urdu speakings not only affects the beauty and taste of both the languages but also takes […]
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Do you have any old course books, magazine and novels? Are you going to dump them?Wait! Give all of your old books to us and we will donate them to the needy and less fortunate! Work and donate for a cause…place your books on the table in front of the librarian’s room….Looking for your quick […]
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I’m writing this from my Marketing Manager’s office, who by the way is never around. My company wants to implement the concept of IE (Industrial Engineering) in their apparel manufacturing process, unfortunately it seems my Production Manager is more interested in increasing his productivity and getting his female workers to work harder. Now don’t get […]
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By Seth Saad, TS1Every campus has to have one of these. Raised in Jersey City, Edison or any Indian populated city in America, these guys do their best to replicate the style of a black man. Don’t get me wrong, every brown man wishes he had certain characteristics of a black man. OK that’s a […]
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By Baithak.Net
Our Society, nowadays, is suffering from all kinds of challenges. From food crisis to economic problems, we have been put into a situation where majority of us don’t have the money to buy necessary foods items. Moreover, society’s bad environmental conditions are playing a critical role in increasing various diseases and health problems. Sindh Institute […]
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The Textile Institute of Pakistan’s The people who C.A.R.E (Currently Are Really Envious) have issued a warning to all related industries to watch out for these miscreants, as they have a reputation for being most devious in nature. Informants have revealed that they have cells which can operate independently without active leadership - Khalifagiri.Anyone who […]
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Wishing that this month brings tranquility and peace in the world, teaching Muslims in this country and beyond the lessons that they have stopped learning.Let us learn to be tolerant and forgiving, once again.
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By Baithak.Net
We’ve been saying “Welcome freshmen” for a long time now, but considering that the times have come when we should strive to maintain the Pakistan-iyat of our identity, we’ve decided to welcome you in the good ol’ mother tongue. However, thats about the extent our urdu goes. It’s disgusting- we know- […]
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Quack! Online has been your independent student newspaper for 5 years today.Hats off the the readers and writers of Quack! Online.
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We live in a society which is crammed with so many problems that we can never imagine of, Pakistani society had always been the victim of social issues, religious issues, bad governance, poverty and lawlessness. Another important concern is the standard of living our people enjoy. Filthy streets to poor sewerage systems, most of the […]
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In the United States, everyone is sexless. Or maybe- and I’m just spitballing here- they don’t think women are so rare that they deserve to be stared at like crazy. After all, 50% of their population is female! Imagine!?But then, the male to female ratio is the same here…So why, and I’ll repeat this for […]
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Life is a gift from God. A gift which we never request for, a gift which permits us to use it the way we want, a gift which significance is not realized by many of us and surely a gift through which we can decide about our destiny as well. Life is not a continuous […]
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This is a picture of something related to textiles. Can anyone guess what it is? Leave your answer or your guess in the comments below.
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By M Furqan Khan, TS4A While I was roaming around orkut, I saw a poll at a community. The poll was “future of textile industry is bright in Pakistan! do u agree? I want to click on yes but I didn’t find any strong reason to click “yes”. This yes or no opened the knots […]
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The 20 excited Tipians, who had come to volunteer the Tips Punjab Admission Test which scheduled on Sunday 27th July at APTMA House Lahore, had to leave immediately as the examination centre was getting overcrowded.A Total number of 7 students out of the 10 students who had applied for the Test appeared at the examination […]
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The Textile Institute Alumni Forum (TIAF) has a mailing list that is available to graduates of the Textile Institute of Pakistan. The mailing list exists to connect the TIP alumni with inside news and information on the textile industry, and to coordinate events concerning the alumni. For recent graduates the mailing list is a valuable […]
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Democracy is a system which provides equal opportunities for every individual to grow with his/her own views, thoughts and style. It empowers people to change their leaders whenever they want to. It gives the freedom of speech and thought. Democratic governments are setup by the people, run by the people and can also be removed […]
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Nawabshah is a city which is usually neglected for bigger events, conferences and gatherings. Situated at nearly 2 hours drive from Hyderabad, the city portrays the beautiful traditions of Sindh with their hospitable and caring people. Rotaract club, a part of Rotary club, is basically a funding organization which performs various community services and donates […]
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Nawabshah is a city which is usually neglected for bigger events, conferences and gatherings. Situated at nearly 2 hours drive from Hyderabad, the city portrays the beautiful traditions of Sindh with their hospitable and caring people. Rotaract club, a part of Rotary club, is basically a funding organization which performs various community services and donates […]
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Nawabshah is a city which is usually neglected for bigger events, conferences and gatherings. Situated at nearly 2 hours drive from Hyderabad, the city portrays the beautiful traditions of Sindh with their hospitable and caring people. Rotaract club, a part of Rotary club, is basically a funding organization which performs various community services and donates […]
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Like the first drop of rain that brings about a smile on a farmer’s face and that changes his life, the same feeling was seen in the eyes of the inhabitants of Machhar colony and Shireen Jinnah colony when those two drops of OPV were given to the little stars we have on earth.The polio […]
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Hi folks, Here’s something interesting an idle mind came up with. WHAT ARE THE 5 THINGS YOU WISH YOU COULD HAVE DONE WHILE YOU WERE IN TIP.Here I’ll go First:1) Gotten the Magazine out on TIME :S2) Worked Harder on My THESIS 3) Wish I could have gotten along better with My Hostel Mates […]
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No one around is happy with his or her life; everyone is on the verge to acquire more and more in life. Why can’t man be satisfied with whatsoever he or she has? This question triggers me every now and then. Why is that mankind is so much obsessed with himself that he doesn’t give […]
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No one around is happy with his or her life; everyone is on the verge to acquire more and more in life. Why can’t man be satisfied with whatsoever he or she has? This question triggers me every now and then. Why is that mankind is so much obsessed with himself that he doesn’t give […]
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Here’s the Video I played at the annual dinner, hope you guys like it. The Song that’s playing is Collapse the Light Into Earth by Porcupine TreeGraduates 2008
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We all are so concerned nowadays about being enviornmental friendly more over, concerned of conserving things but belive me all this will never ever help neither you nor me. It will always some how or the other increase the crisis because the more you put your efforts to do so the more you will be […]
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‘Annual Degree Show’ or the ‘Final Year Thesis Display’ by the our textile designers is a widely anticipated and sought after event by most of us at TIP. It holds importance to not only the design graduates, as they flaunt what they have learned in their art school, but also to other students , alumni […]
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( Written by my 14 years old sister Rimsha Mehmood )A singular notion was dawned upon me…betrayal. My thoughts wandered in the fields of gloom and misery. The infidelity crossed the boundaries. The intensity of pain increased as the lava of hatred boiled up inside me. These emotions were so strong that tears started flowing […]
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As a tribute to Eqbal Ahmad (former chancellor of TIP), a lecture has been arranged in Arts Council of Pakistan on Tuesday, 20 May 2008. Professor Mushirul Hasan will deliver this lecture titled “Wit and Humour in Colonial India.” Professor Mushirul Hasan is an historian and present Vice-Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia University at New […]
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From the past few months, we have been witnessing that the upper area of library is sometimes closed for the students. Can anybody pour out the reasons for it? Please come up with your comments.
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By Baithak.Net
Okay, so it seems that you’ve already heard of the latest increase in our fees. Of course, the management never bothered to officially inform us before we were handed our fee bills stating a 10% increase. One wonders what the ‘non-profit’ organization that we call TIP is trying to prove participating in the fee hike […]
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