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No city for the nameless

Nisar, a soul lost to the city. Photo: Supplied E very night, hundreds endure sleeplessness on Lahores streets. Many are labourers who have migrated to the city for jobs. Soaring rents force them to sleep on the roadsides. The urban homeless are mostly economic.

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Soundcheck: What Struck A Chord

M usic plays a central role in life, culture and counterculture. Research shows that listening to music reduces stress hormones, slows the heart rate and improves mood. It is a simple way to cope with everyday pressures. People turn to music when they want to manage anxiety, recover from.