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Chaudhry Norbert Pintsch
Tuesday, 4 March 2025


Village Thatta Ghulamka Dheroka - a cluster of mud and brick houses - looks like any typical Pakistani village. The fact is that awareness, community work and use of appropriate technology has changed the village all together. Influence from Indus civilization from nearby Harappa and modern techniques brought by use of appropriate technology can be seen in the village together.

The toys and handicrafts made in the village are on display in international museums, prestigious galleries and showrooms in Pakistan and abroad. Thatta Ghulamka Dheroka (TGD) got an international fame when village project Thatta Kedona (meaning toy from Thatta) was selected as one of the 767 worldwide projects presented in the "Themepark" at global expo in Hannover (Germany) as an example of thinking of twenty first century. The toys and handicrafts from TGD show how culture goes beyond simple work of art and becomes collaboration among applied and natural sciences as well as other forces that affect our lives.


Thatta Kedona is a project, first of its kind, in rural area where handmade quality toys are crafted using all indigenous materials and traditional designs based on cultural and folklore themes. The workmanship of the dolls and toys has acclaimed international recognition through their participation in numerous international events, exhibitions, fairs and displays. These toys are the embodiment of dreams, hopes and most of all self-reliance of the hands, which breathe a part of their own soul into them.
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Happy families are all alike

The first sentence of Tolstoy's novel Anna Karenina is: “Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way” (Tolstoy, 1875-1877/2001, p. 1).

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Have a Blog or a Printing Press

As someone passionate about blogging, I believe everyone should have one. But, let's break it down. For marketers, PR professionals, writers, and anyone looking to share ideas or promote products/services, blogging is a no-brainer. It's easier, cheaper, and more convenient than traditional methods. However, blogging's benefits extend far beyond these groups. Anyone with experiences to share, stories to tell, or a desire to document their thoughts can benefit from blogging.

I once suggested to a diplomat that they start a blog. In today's digital age, it's surprising that more diplomats don't have blogs. After all, even presidents (like those of Iran and the USA) have blogs.

In an era where digital communication is key, I'd argue that blogs are essential for diplomats and foreign department officials. Anyone listening?

In conclusion, if you can't have a blog, you should at least have a printing press. The point is, sharing your ideas and perspectives with the world is crucial – and blogging is one of the most effective ways to do so.

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