Audio notes

Music is an art – and a science. Here are some music and sound related terms for those who are afraid to ask. Acoustics The science of sound including its reproduction, transmission, and effects. Acoustics Effect The effect of the surrounding environment on the sound. Acoustics Treatment The application of … Read more

Hyderabad Colony maintains reputation for culinary delights

The princely state of Hyderabad Deccan could not become a part of Pakistan in 1947 but its Indo-Arabian cuisines have made inroads into the country’s culinary delights. And for that reason the credit goes to the denizens of a locality established opposite the Central Jail. Welcome to Karachi’s little Hyderabad, … Read more

Rock Bands Rock the Capital

Islamabad got a good healthy dose of rock as Entity Paradigm, Jal, Call and many other bands performed on 13th march 2004 at the opening of the Open Air Theater in the scenic “Shakarpariyan”. The event was organized by Dream Weaver Productions (known for the highly acclaimed murder mystery musical … Read more

Louder Than words

The Jami we know from various commercials and videos is broody, elusive and has some phenomenal projects to his credit, like Pal Do Pal, Chaye Chaye, Ankhiyan, Chal Dil Mere, Dhanni, Anjaane and many more. The Jami we don’t know is the man, who likes to speak up his mind, … Read more

Ready, Set, Action!

Truly one of the best video directors in Pakistan, Sohail Javed has come a long, long way. His videos have left a mark in the Pakistani pop music industry, and have been an inspiration for the new generation of video directors. How many years have you been in this field? … Read more

Lok Virsa: Pakistan’s Unique Ethnological Museum

Pakistan has many museums (though not as many as it should have) and some of them are really fine. But the most outstanding of these is the Pakistan Ethnological Museum in Islamabad, which has-not received due publicity. The only time it featured in the press was when the President inaugurated … Read more