Sanjan Nagar

Delegation of US journalists visits Sanjan Nagar

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:42:46 +0000

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 knowledge of Pakistan, and by connecting them with credible Pakistani journalists and other civil society actors. It provides an important opening for media professionals that shape discussions and disseminate the news in the US to build an understanding of Pakistani work and culture, which will help to educate their audiences and eliminate the misperceptions that people carry in the U.S about the residents of Pakistan.

The delegation included editors, columnists, reporters, multimedia editors and op-ed writers from broadcast and print newsrooms from across the United States, representing organizations such as the Miami Herald, Sacramento Bee, Chicago Public Radio, PBS News Hour, and the McClatchy Bureau in Washington D.C. among others. (For the complete bios of the participating journalists, click here.)

The delegation was given a warm welcome at the institute, where they were given a brief introduction to the life and work of the Director and to the institute itself. After this, the journalists were given a brief overview of the institute’s work in philosophy, particularly the basics of Evolutionary Mentology and the goals of the Philosophy Department. They also gained an insight into musicology and its practical applications in instrument making and groundbreaking work in sound engineering. Then they were taken on a tour of all the departments. The visit ended with a listening session on the Bhulley Audio System and an interview with the Director.

The institute is pleased to have been a part of this important collaboration.

Japanese high-end audio specialist visits SIPA

admin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:27:29 +0000

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 schedule to visit SIPA for a week, bringing with him his top of the line transistor amplifiers and some exclusive music recordings for listening sessions. He held intensive comparative listening and sound evaluation sessions with the audio engineering team, and also gave critical input and feedback to the team regarding their work, especially on the technical aspects of the Bhulley design and construction process. He also made suggestions for the future marketing of the Bhulley system and offered his assistance in that process.

Further discussion sessions were held with the Director and our team on the design philosophy of Bhulley, and its source in our work in Musicology, especially pertaining to musical sound and process, and to other theoretical and practical aspects of music. Mr. Kurosawa also listened to the Sagar Veena, and discussed its music and design with both Noor Zehra and the Director. He appreciated the music and was gifted with CDs to take back with him to Japan.

Mr. Kurosawa said he found the trip to be very gratifying, the exchange very fruitful and beneficial and expressed his desire to visit Lahore and the institute again in the future.

Video Report of Bhulley Audio System on BBC Urdu

admin — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:41:09 +0000

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: BBC Urdu Video Report of Bhulley

Research Assistants required in the Philosophy Department

admin — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:37:45 +0000

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 and social life. It aims to do this through introducing both a micro and holistic understanding of the contemporary human mind as a critical factor in any social discourse and practical work for social change. This understanding in our view is indispensable today for upgrading the human life process and the quality of human existence, both material and non-material. The Philosophy department is looking for individuals who would be interested in being a part of this endeavor.

Job Title: Senior Research Assistant

Qualifications: Minimum MA/MSc

Skills:

Professional English writing, editing and research skills.
Preference will be given to people who have done sufficient reading in areas of Science (such as Physics, Evolutionary and Brain Mind Sciences) and History, Social Sciences and Philosophy.
Good communication and liaison skills. And knowledge of research methods and tools.
Proficiency in the use of computer programmes and software related to writing, editing and research.

Job Description:

Editing and Writing
Research
Supervising the work of Junior RAs
Correspondence with other researchers and people working in this area both within and outside of Pakistan
Connecting with and then disseminating and sharing our work with interested individuals.

Salary: Above Rs. 40,000 depending upon experience and capabilities

Job Title: Junior Research Assistant

Qualifications: Minimum BA/BSc.

Job Description:

Transcription of audio lectures and translation of some lectures (from Urdu to English)
Research and raw material (audio lectures and transcripts) organization
Departmental organization (Cataloguing, filing, etc)

Skills:

Good know-how of computer programmes and software relevant to the Job tasks
Proficiency in written and spoken English
Good organization and management skills including knowledge of methods and tools

Salary: Rs. 20,000 or more depending on experience and skills

Contact: Sadia Tariq (email: sanjannagar@gmail.com)

Sound Evaluation Report of Bhulley Audio System

admin — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:29:14 +0000

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 delight to experience. ”

To read the full report please click the following link:

Bhulley Audio System – July 2011

Professional Evaluation of the Bhulley Audio System

admin — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:23:54 +0000

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 this system. He also saw in detail the work going on in the various specialized sections of the department; amplifier section, speaker section, mechanical workshop and the capacitor making section. He has recently submitted a detailed report of his findings.

Famous Sitar Player Ustad Rais Khan visits Sanjan Nagar

admin — Sat, 28 May 2011 08:30:34 +0000

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 gave some pertinent inputs and comments both on the performance and music listening.

A Performance by Noor Zehra

admin — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 11:48:26 +0000

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

admin — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 09:03:59 +0000

On Feb 2, 2011 SIPA’s 16^th 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 from the outside also shared their perceptions about the Institute and its future.

Classical Recital

admin — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 08:35:36 +0000

On the 19^th 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 of music in the coming year.

For more information on the Recitals contact SIPA at sanjannagar@gmail.com.