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Delegation of US journalists visits Sanjan Nagar

On January 30, Sanjan Nagar welcomed a delegation of 9 American journalists as part of the “U.S. – Pakistan Professional Partnership in Journalism” program. As a collaboration between Mishal Pakistan and the International Center for Journalists, it serves as an opportunity to improve the coverage of Pakistan in American media organizations by giving journalists firsthand [...]

Japanese high-end audio specialist visits SIPA

In December 2011, Sanjan Nagar Institute of Philosophy & Arts played host to Naoto Kurosawa, president and CEO of Technical Brain, an internationally renowned Japanese company working since 1979 in the research and development of audio equipment, as well as in high-quality audio repair and maintenance services. Mr. Kurosawa took time out of his busy [...]

Video Report of Bhulley Audio System on BBC Urdu

A multimedia journalist from BBC, recently documented the work and vision of the Bhulley Audio System. She captured in detail the making of Bhulley system and also conducted interviews with the Director and the Bhulley team to understand the design philosophy and vision behind it. To view her video report please click the following link: [...]

Research Assistants required in the Philosophy Department

The Philosophy Department of Sanjannagar Institute requires a Senior Research Assistant and Junior Research Assistants to streamline the work of the department. Our core work in Philosophy consists of exploring a new and unprecedented direction for enabling contemporary man to intelligently address the current complexity and ever increasing varieties of problems both in his individual [...]

Sound Evaluation Report of Bhulley Audio System

According to the Technical Director of The Sound Agency, (www.thesoundagency.com), Simon Wells, who conducted the evaluation “The BAS is an outstanding audio system presenting power, clarity, definition and superb tone. This is clearly evidenced in the system’s ability to reproduce very difficult textures within a composition with a quality, vibrance and musicality which is a [...]

Professional Evaluation of the Bhulley Audio System

Simon Wells, the Technical Director of The Sound Agency (www.thesoundagency.com), a leading Sound Consultancy based in London, visited Sanjannagar from July 6-8, 2011, to evaluate the Bhulley Audio System. He conducted extensive listening and technical tests and held long sessions with Raza Kazim and the Audio Engineering team regarding the design philosophy and evolution of [...]

Famous Sitar Player Ustad Rais Khan visits Sanjan Nagar

On May 16, 2011 the renowned sitar player Ustad Rais Khan along with his wife and son came to Sanjan Nagar and met the Director and other members of the institute. He listened to some of his recordings on Bhulley systems and also listened to a short performance of Sagar Veena by Noor Zehra Kazim. He [...]

A Performance by Noor Zehra

Noor Zehra Kazim performs the Sagar Veena, as a prelude to a lecture delivered by the famous British author Karen Armstrong, on “Charter for Compassion”, on Feb 3, 2011. The event was presented by Oxford University Press and hosted by the English Literature Department of Punjab University, Lahore.

SIPA’S 16TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

On Feb 2, 2011 SIPA’s 16th Birthday was celebrated. This event was organized and hosted by the Audio Engineering Department. The heads of all the departments shared their own experiences in the Institute and elaborated their future objectives and work plans. The Director in response shared his views and feelings with the team. Some guests [...]

Classical Recital

On the 19th of December, SIPA hosted a classical recital of Haider Rehman on the Bansuri and Rakae Jamil on the Sitar, along with Ustad Raza Shaukat on the Tabla. The evening was a huge success, the audience turn over was extremely encouraging. The performance took place from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. SIPA plans to hold monthly recitals [...]