THERE has been a dearth of learned writers on music in Pakistan. If the writers themselves are practising musicians, especially vocalists, and also possess writing skills, they are in a better position to explain and convey to the readers the rich heritage of classical music in the subcontinent and the significance of innumerable raags. Most […]
Anil Datta Karachi: The oozing musical talent among Karachi’s youth that has lain hidden over the decades on account of various factors, was showcased Monday evening at a musical programme at the National Academy of Performing Arts (Napa). It was a pleasure to see the flowing talent among young men and women , former graduates […]
Peerzada Salman KARACHI: Passionate music can only create magic. And if the passion entails profound admiration for the philosophy of self-negation espoused by the subcontinent’s Sufis, an element of mystique enshrouds the magic. A newly-formed band called Chand Tara Orchestra performance thrilled music buffs at a concert titled ‘Building Bridges through Music’ organised by the […]
By Mahim Maher KARACHI: A heritage carved wooden door from the Government Girls Siddique Mari Primary School in Shikarpur is selling on the website OLX for Rs120,000. And thus, the city that was once a gateway to Afghanistan continues to be stripped of its past. The extent of the damage has become comprehensively clear in […]
Peerzada Salman and Madeeha Syed KARACHI: The last set of the National Academy of Performing Arts classical music shows as part of its second annual festival ended with Napa students presenting some famous ghazals composed in afternoon ragas on Sunday. Noted music composer Arshad Mahmud briefed the audience on the very few afternoon ragas that […]
RAHIM YAR KHAN: Jashan-i-Baharan and Rohi Mela Maveshian (cattle show) 2013 was held at Mehmood Stadium here on Saturday. Thousands of citizens visited the show organised by the district government, district Livestock and Dairy Development Department and Human Development Foundation. Races of dogs, camels and horses were held and different kinds of birds were also […]
By Ahtesham Azhar KARACHI: Hashoo Group and Management of the Pearl Continental (PC) Hotel Karachi organised an exhibition of photographs by 17-year-old Farrukh Mughal, on Friday. On the occasion, 30 photographs of the child were on display, based on the stories of common people and natural beauty. His photographs mostly revolve around the natural beauty […]
KARACHI: The magnitude of losses suffered by victims of a blast or a natural disaster is often lost on those who only hear about it in the news. Artist Sara Mahmood has used everyday items in her work, such as teddy bears and trash cans, to convey the impact of such tragedies which shatter so […]
Peerzada Salman KARACHI: It would be an exercise in futility to try and wax eloquent on the work of the incomparable Sadequain. Artists like him surpass that phase where analysing their creative endeavours fetches nothing: you just have to marvel at how and why they’re able to achieve immortality by creating art that transcends life. […]
Anil Datta Karachi: The Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture was host to two totally diverse kinds of exhibitions on Wednesday evening, with, perhaps, the only point of convergence being that both were very unconventional. One of these exhibitions was a real brain-teaser, requiring an overly fertile imagination to make head or tail of […]
ISLAMABAD: A colourful art exhibition, Gran Monarca, was held here at a local hotel, joined by a good number of art lovers from the twin cities. Mahjabeen Akhtar, an environmentalist by profession, and Shozab Shafiq, an engineer, organised the exhibition where around 200 handmade wreaths were displayed. An artistic blending of artificial flowers, jute ropes […]
Zaib Azkaar Hussain Karachi: The themes of life, love, dreams and light were highlighted in the art exhibit titled ‘Saat Kahaniyan’, or Seven Stories, at the Chawkandi Art Gallery. The display that ran for seven days was highly appreciated by art enthusiasts and critics. They observed that after a long time, bullets and weapons and […]
Lahore—World Punjabi Congress (WPC) Chairman Fakhar Zaman has urged the Punjabi writers to develop new visions and horizons to make their writings to reflect modern sensibility. He exhorted the writer to eschew cliches and stereotypes and creating Punjabi literature which brings it at par with the world literature. He said that not only Punjabi writers, […]
ISLAMABAD: “Encouraged by the remarkable success of the Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) over the past four years, Oxford University Press is glad to announce the 1st Islamabad Literature Festival – ILF which will be held on April 30th to May 1st, 2013.” This announcement was made by Ameena Saiyid OBE, Managing Director, Oxford University Press […]
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