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An opportunity for Karachi based Bloggers

Raheel Lakhani — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 10:44:34 +0000

Many bloggers in Karachi take blogger as a hobby and for some it is even bigger, a passion. Still very less try to try their hands on content production for other web based organizations. Here is one of the chances to put your skills to some productivity.

For all experienced SEO aware – writer and blogger, there is a job-opening. If you are a writing hotshot with a passion for creating stories from news to politics, entertainment to fashion at a fast pace and understand the key elements of SEOing your work then
you might think to apply at Carbonated.tv as it needs you.

Carbonated.tv ( www.carbonated.tv ) is a web and mobile based TV channel. “From the serious tothe hilarious, get your daily dose on Carbonated.tv.”

Their requirements for recruitment can be accessed here.

They can be contacted for part-time and full-time positions ; Email your resume to hnajam@carbonated.tv orcall +92 21 3 4313715-7

Your effort might help to CURE RAYAN

Raheel Lakhani — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 22:10:42 +0000

Rayan, a three year old child, has been diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), a form of blood cancer in USA. He is now in URGENT need of a bone marrow transplant. He has not been able to find a perfect match which will increase his chances of survival.

His parents have started a swab test drive and has requested the people belonging to SOUTH ASIAN ETHNICITY to take a bone marrow compatibility SWAB test – it is free, painless (no needles) and takes 30 seconds only. The best part is that they are also maintaining a database from samples which could be used for matching purposes for other patients in future.

Aga Khan University will be hosting a stall from 10:30 – 3:00 today at Medical College. Please stop by and participate. Do also inform and motivate others to do the same. Please come and try to save a life.

More info: Facebook Event Page
http://www.curerayan.org/donation.htm

For queries please contact:
Mr Rehan Bandukda (Organizer): 0300-827-9926

AKU Open House 2011 on 8th Jan

Raheel Lakhani — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 10:35:43 +0000

Aga Khan University is organzing its OPEN HOUSE 2011 in Karachi on Saturday, January 8th 2011 from 10 AM to 4 PM.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EVENT

Admission Workshop

Preparing for the AKU Admission Test

Programmes Presentation

Details on academic programmes will be provided

Food Court, Games, Poster Presentation and other activities

Graduate Programmes

Master of Education (Teacher Education and Educational Leadership Management)

Master of Arts (Muslim Cultures)

Master of Science in Nursing

Master of Science (Epidemiology and Biostatistics; Health Policy and Management)

Master of Health Professions Education

Postgraduate programmes

PhD (Health Sciences); PhD (Education)

Postgraduate Medical Education Programmes

Internship, Residency, Fellowship

Undergraduate programmes

Bachelor of Science in Nursing;

Post-RN BScN; Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

Gifts for those who pre-register at: openhouse.reg@aku.edu

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EMERGENCY EDUCATION

Raheel Lakhani — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 08:19:13 +0000

Those of you who might be interested in the cause of Education can benefit from this upcoming event. The theme of the conference is very apt with the conditions our country is facing with after the recent floods.
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Transforming Pedagogies Emerging Contexts & Texts of Teacher Education
October 26-28, 2010
Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development Karachi, Pakistan

This year’s international conference aims to share innovative and integrated pedagogies aims to counteract human crisis and oppressive situations, which have implications for issues of human development as a whole, and in doing so invokes transforming potential of education in general and teacher education in particular, to search for ‘new’ language of possibilities and pedagogies for change.

The conference will focus on following inter-linked themes:

Interested participants can register themselves at http://www.aku.edu/events/IEDIC2010/dynamic/Registration.aspx

More details at: http://www.aku.edu/events/IEDIC2010/

Who’s KarachiWala?

Raheel Lakhani — Sun, 16 May 2010 11:30:15 +0000

May 14th 2010, Multi/Interdisciplinary Research Interest Group at AKU-IED hosted a session by Ms. Rumana Hussain which happens to be her birthday as well. The discussion was based on a brief overview and her experiences of writing her book ‘KarachiWala: a sub-continent within a city’. The book celebrates the diversity of the city ranging from ethnicity, religion and occupation; and equally a test of how much familiar are you with your chosen city, at least for me.

Related news stories and reviews: Karachi Metblogs, Dawn Blog, Daily Times

The book captivates the spirit of change by which Karachi breathes. The writer humbly stated that she is neither a sociologist nor an anthropologist but it is only her interest in people and the city which drove the project. The most difficult process was the making contacts and accessibility of people and the most rewarding were the interesting stories that came from the elderly and low-income groups, not due to their misery but of cultural richness. The 330 pages covering various stories accompanied by hundreds of photographs is a testimony of the time and amount of hard work that have gone into this piece of art.

Some interesting features about the book that caught my attention are,
• the inclusion of traditional and progressive families of same ethnicities;
• a contrast in urban landscape with respect to socio-economic groups;
• inclusion of few legends, festivals and customs;
• maps that trace various movements (an amusing example would be route of a person on his cycle for selling fish, population growth or anagrams of ‘what we are and what we speak’ ),
• inclusion of street children, jogis(nomads) and pathans living in deras
• assimilation of intra-diversity in specific religions (I didn’t knew that we have Tamil Christian families in our city though have see people of Goan origin very often but I still thought that the Christian population only comprised of Punjabi converts).

A very relevant question was posed about the sense of belonging with the city because there is a constant influx of migrants who are living in this geography but would choose their villages over Karachi. Does Karachi really belong to someone when most of its dwellers are migrants having multiple-identities? This was very-well reflected by the speaker that whoever lives here and gives back to the city has a claim over city. We all are Karachiwalas at the end of the day.

In my personal opinion, the book can serve as a role-model for issues related to pluralism. It radiates humanistic approach and is sensitive yet non-judgmental in its advocacy. Whenever we talk about diversity of our country in main-stream circles, we always limit our talks to provincial diversities and thus raise voices of different claims and rights of these provinces but what we need to embrace is that we are much more than provinces and each minority needs to be given the due its deserves, most importantly the respect.

The book can be ordered from http://jaal.org

Ps: I saw her during an interesting show on state of literature and reading habits in The First Blast on DawnNews channel where she also talked briefly about the book but thanks to AKU-IED, it was an interesting experience to not only know more about the book but also the experiences of the author during the process of documenting it.

Asthama Day at AKU

Raheel Lakhani — Tue, 04 May 2010 07:47:06 +0000

With the kind of pollution our city has, awareness about such diseases is really important. I know this is being posted at the last moment but still better late then never.

A talk on Modern-day Slavery, today at AKU.

Raheel Lakhani — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:10:56 +0000

Aga Khan University Hospital, Faculty of Arts and Sciences is organizing a lecture on Disposable People: Slaves and Slavery in Our Times.

The talk will be presented by Dr Farid Panjwani, Assistant Professor at AKU-ISMC, London. He will deliver a presentation on the causes, forms and experiences of modern-day slavery followed by a Q&A session.

Admission is free and on a first-come first-serve basis. The event is scheduled to start at 2:00 PM today at university’s lecture hall # 2.

Source

2nd TLISM Festival

Raheel Lakhani — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:01:09 +0000

Sheema Kermani along with her troupe of Tehrik-e-Niswan will be showcasing various theatre and dance performances in 2nd TLISM Festival for Peace and Disarmament from 19-28 March at the Arts Council, Karachi.. It is a tribute to her Ustad Mr Ghanshyam who is coming to Pakistan after 27 years. I have seen some of the performances which have been scheduled and I must recommend them to all – especially Song of Mohenjodaro and Insha ka Intezaar. Details of the festival can be viewed by clicking the thumbnail.

Chappals not allowed.

Raheel Lakhani — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:19:48 +0000

Now RR is a club for elite in Defence and no one with chappals (slippers) are allowed. If you want your drivers to eat at your party for which you have paid yourself, beware they will be asked NOT to enter by the management if they are wearing chappals; only formal shoes allowed. On this someone at the party which I attended said, rules are rules and I was like yeah how rude. Finally the hosts managed to get their drivers in but that left me thinking that it is so easy to humiliate others and create class divide. Quaid ka Pakistan – no unity, pride and indiscipline!

YES!+ @ Art of Living

Raheel Lakhani — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:08:08 +0000

YES!+ (Youth Empowerment Seminar) is an Art of Living Workshop specially designed and power packed for the youth. It is an innovative fun packed life skills training program that empowers the youth with a strong healthy body with high energy levels and a relaxed stress free mind. It expands their horizon, inspiring them to take responsibility for their life and their community. This 30 hour intense program also includes practical sessions that help one combat fatigue, monotony and tension. Attendance at all sessions is essential.

Regular practice of the techniques and knowledge of this course ensures a strong healthy body and a relaxed stress free mind.

24th – 28th Jan 2010 at 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Venue: Base Rock Café,
16- C, 6th Commercial Lane, Phase 6, Ittehad Commercial
DHA Karachi

Course Contribution +Life Time Membership
Rs: 4,000 only!
For students, 50% discount.
Assistance is available, if fee is a challenge.

Contacts for registrations:
Hashaam: 0302-855 2344
Mahesh: 0307-232 7185

Art of Living works for well-being of people and is a not-for-profit organization.