‘Thirty seven plays in 37 languages. Shakespeare’s Globe theatre is a polyglot’s paradise this summer as thirty seven theatre troupes from around the world will adapt and interpret one of Shakespeare’s plays for a performance in their national language as part of Globe to Globe, kicking off on April 21 in London. Taking part in this celebration of the Bard’s 448th birthday is a Pakistani theatre company, Theatre Wallay, staging The Taming of the Shrew. Starring Nadia Jamil and Omair Rana, directed by Haissam Hussain and featuring music by Mekaal Hasan, the play will be performed in Urdu on May 25 and 26, 2012.’ - from Sanam Maher’s write-up in HERALD [February 16, 2012]

For more information check these pages out:

http://www.facebook.com/TamingoftheShrew.inUrdu

http://globetoglobe.shakespearesglobe.com/plays/the-taming-the-shrew/english-11

Also a little message from Osman Khalid Butt (who’ll play Hortensio):

 This is it, people. Five months of rigorous rehearsals have led to this moment. Am leaving for England tomorrow on a 4-city tour of The Taming of the Shrew - in Urdu, including a performance at the prestigious Globe in London [as part of the Cultural Olympiad!] Please pray that the team makes Pakistan proud! And a special shout-out to ALL the actors and crew members of the production. Fingers, toes, everything crossed! [For more information on just what we’re up to, click here: http://globetoglobe.shakespearesglobe.com/]

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She was selected for the UNESCO-L’Oreal Fellowship This is highly prestigious award which is designed to identify and reward fifteen committed and talented young scientists, from all over the world and allowed her to work in University of Cambridge, UK. She has been selected for this award from around the world.

She attended the 60^thNoble Laureates Meeting Lindau, Germany, June 2010.

Each of the selected candidates belongs to the budding scientific elite of their respective countries, and has passed a multi-stage international selection procedure.

The Council workgroup then makes its final selection from this pool of Best Talents, examining 1,500 profiles for every Meeting before finally choosing the top applicants to receive an invitation to Lindau. The Lindau Meetings contribute to the establishment of international networks of scientific excellence.

She was selected for the Robert Bosch Stiftung Fellow, Germany, 16 July,

2010. Knowledge dissemination, targeted youth training and support for international

networking in science gathering for excellent young scientists from around the world.

IGNITE entrepreneurship Programme, Judge Buisness School, University of Cambridge, UK, June 2011. She has selected for the EPSRC, UK from a pool of 15 thousands candidates IGNITE fellowship.

Einstein Young Scholar Award, Germany, 8 Nov, 2010. She was chosen by the

Einstein Foundation Berlin as one of the young scientists from the UK to participate

as an ‘Einstein Young Scholar’ in the 2010 Falling Walls Science Conference on Future Breakthroughs in Science and Society.

Some of her links are as follows,

http://www.hec.gov.pk/InsideHEC/Divisions/HRD/Scholarships/Stories/Pages/IshratBano.aspx

http://www.unesco.org.uk/four_of_the_2009_unesco-l’oreal_international_fellowships_winners_to_study_at_uk_institutions

http://www.diversitycareers.com/articles/pro/09-junjul/newsviews.htm#and

http://www.loreal.com/_en/_ww/index.aspx?direct1=00008&direct2=00008/00003&direct3=00008/00003/00002&direct4=00008/00003/00002/00011&direct5=00008/00003/00002/00011/00003/00003

http://portal.unesco.org/science/en/ev.php-URL_ID=7455&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html

http://www.msm.cam.ac.uk/djf/people/ishrat%20bano.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQ0-ckvA_5M

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQg8pPDm29s

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cfel/5956864107/in/set-72157627238538514

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Thank you for the submission Xinnia Ali.

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Adnan Akmal’s “Chicken” Dance. (via fuckyeahpakistancricket)

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Racial, Verbal abuse on Central Line London Train 23.01.12

A Pakistani tells you how to deal with Racial abuse, you sing! This one comes with translated subtitles. (via umalik)

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The Pakistan team celebrates with the series trophy after winning the third cricket test match against England at Dubai International cricket stadium in Dubai. February 6, 2012 PHOTO: REUTERS

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Pakistan beat No.1 test team England by 72 runs and lead the series 2-0

Many cricket fans witnessed a nail biting competitive test match between Pakistan and England where England chasing 145 crumbled to just 72 courtesy Pakistan’s spin attack.

Abdur Rehman took career best 6-25 to become the Man of the Match.

Pakistan having won the first test match in Dubai by ten wickets now win the series with one test remaining.

(pictures credit: espncricinfo)

Pakistani terrorism in England at hands of Afridi (via pagal-e-oye)

Afridi is in England these days playing for Hampshire County Cricket Club.

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Declan Walsh explains how an Englishman abroad won fame - and citizenship - through Pakistan’s first reality TV show