Urdu Dubbing Project

A joint Urdu dubbing project of Mashal Books and the Eqbal Ahmad Centre for Public Education with generous support from Nasser Ahmad.

• What is Magna Carta? — میگنا کارٹا کیا ہے؟
  Why is this old piece of parchment considered to be such a powerful symbol of our rights and freedoms? This animation takes you back to medieval England under the reign of King John. It asks why Magna Carta was originally created and what it meant to those living in the 13th century.

• A Brief History of the Pandemics over the Last Century — پچھلی صدی کے وبائی امراض کی مختصر تاریخ
  In the wake of the COVID-19, here’s a brief history of pandemics that have hit the world in the last century, from the H1N1 to HIV to the current Coronavirus.

• Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection — قدرتی انتخاب اور نظریہ ارتقاء
  The core of Darwin’s theory is natural selection, a process that occurs over successive generations and is defined as the differential reproduction of genotypes. Selection acts on the frequency of traits, and can take the form of stabilizing, directional, or diversifying selection.

• Charles Darwin’s Observations — چارلس ڈارون کے مشاہدات
  Darwin’s seminal book, On the Origin of Species, set forth his ideas about evolution and natural selection. These ideas were largely based on direct observations from Darwin’s travels around the globe.

• Human Impact on Environment — ماحول پر انسانی اثرات؟
  Let’s learn about how human activity has a negative impact on the Earth because of burning fossil fuels, deforestation and creating waste.

• How Do Rovers Drive on Mars? — مریخ پر خلائی گاڑی کیسے چلتی ہے؟
  The “keys” to NASA’s Mars rovers are in the capable hands of the official rover drivers. Learn how they operate the vehicles from millions of miles away in this animated video.

• What’s Inside Mars? — مریخ کے اندر کیا ہے؟
  We know what “The Red Planet” looks like from the outside, but what’s going on under the surface of Mars?

• How Do You Choose a Landing Site on Mars — مریخ پر اترنے کی جگہ کا انتخاب کیسے کیا جائے؟
  Learn how do scientists and engineers tackle the question of where to land on Mars in this short animated video.

• How Did Mars Get Such Enormous Mountains? — مریخ پر اتنے بڑے بڑے پہاڑ کہاں سے آئے؟
  Why are the tallest peaks in the solar system found on one of its smallest worlds? Like any planet, how Mars looks outside is tied to what goes on inside.

• How long is a year on Mars? — مریخ پر ایک سال کتنا لمبا ہوتا ہے؟
  Mars takes a longer trip around the Sun than Earth does. Find out what does that mean for a spacecraft.

• How do You Get to Mars? — مریخ تک کیسے پہنچا جائے؟
  What does it take to get a spacecraft to Mars? This short video covers a few key things to remember when planning a trip to the Red Planet.

• Are there Quakes on Mars? — کیا مریخ پر زلزلے آتے ہیں
  Are there earthquakes on Mars? Or rather “marsquakes?” And what could they teach us about the Red Planet?

• 5 Deadly Diseases that Vaccines Helped Bring Under Control — پانچ مہلک بیماریاں جنہیں ویکسینز نے شکست دی
  As we face the Coronavirus pandemic, we look back on vaccines that changed the deadly impact of 5 diseases.

• How Hard is it to Land Curiosity on Mars? — کیوریوسٹی کا مریخ پر اترنا: کتنا مشکل؟
  Curiosity’s dramatic landing on Mars is the most difficult and nail-biting part of the whole mission. This video from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory shows what does it take to touch down successfully.

• What is the Point of Studying Science — سائنس ہمیں کیا بتاتی ہے
  Most of us have at one time or another wondered what the point of studying science is, and what does science tell us. Let’s see science in a different light.
  

• The Path of Science — سائنس کا راستہ
  There are many methods science uses to gather data and learn about a natural process or system, and there are special characteristics that are unique to a scientific way of knowing as compared to other means. This video explores those characteristics.
  

• Open Education Matters — اوپن ایجوکیشن کی اہمیت
  Open Educational Resources are teaching and learning resources that reside in the public domain or have been released under an open license that permits their free use.
  

• Importance of Vaccines — ویکسینز کی اہمیت
  Vaccines are the best way we can prevent infectious disease. Getting immunized is important for at least two reasons: to protect yourself and to protect those around you.
  

• Origin of Vaccines — ویکسینز کی ابتدا
  The story of vaccines did not begin with the first vaccine – Edward Jenner’s use of material from cowpox pustules to provide protection against smallpox. Rather, it begins with the long history of infectious disease in humans, and in particular, with early uses of smallpox material to provide immunity to that disease.
  

• How does Vaccine Work — ویکسین کیسے کام کرتی ہے
  A vaccine is a type of medicine that trains the body’s immune system so that it can fight a disease it has not come into contact with before. Vaccines are designed to prevent disease, rather than treat a disease once you have caught it. This video is part of a three-video series focused on the origin of vaccines, how they work, and their role in public health.
  

• How Pet Therapy Helps Humans With Mental Health Issues — ذہنی صحت کے مسائل میں پالتو جانوروں کا کردار
  In this video, we look at research that explores the role of pets within the personal communities of those living with a mental health condition.
  

• An Introduction to the Discipline of Politics — سیاست کیا ہے: ایک مختصر تعارف
  What is Politics and why should we study it? This short video explains how the subject has developed over the years and introduces some of the key ideas and major thinkers who have helped to shape it.
  

• What if Humans Could Fly — اگر انسان اُڑ سکتے تو کیا ہوتا
  Who hasn’t dreamed of learning to fly? It’s arguably the best superpower there is, but despite 300,000 years of evolution humans aren’t even close to being able to fly on their own! Let’s imagines what life would be like if humans had wings or if everyone had their own flying machines. Step into a world where the skies are ours to explore!

• An Introduction to the Discipline of History — تاریخ کا علم: ایک مختصر تعارف
  What is history and why should we study it? This short video from MACAT explains how the subject has developed over the years and introduces some of the key ideas and major thinkers who have helped to shape it.

• An Introduction to Charles Darwin’s On The Origin Of Species — چارلس ڈارون کی کتاب کا مختصر تعارف
  Charles Darwin’s “On The Origin Of Species by Means Of Natural Selection” is one of the most influential works in scientific literature. This short video explains the key ideas in the work in only a few minutes.
  

• An Introduction to the Discipline of Philosophy — فلسفہ کیا ہے: ایک مختصر تعارف
  What is Philosophy and why should we study it? This short video explains how this subject has developed over the years and introduces some of the key ideas and major thinkers who have helped to shape it.

• What is Critical Thinking? — تنقیدی سوچ کیا ہے؟
  Critical Thinking encompasses six vital skills: problem solving, analysis, creative thinking, interpretation, evaluation, and reasoning.

• What are Antibiotics and How Do They Work — اینٹی بائیوٹکس کیا ہیں اور کیسے کام کرتی ہیں
  In this video, we look briefly into the history of antibiotics as well as how they function in plain and simple terms. What are antibiotics and how do they work.

• What are Vaccines and How do They Work? — ویکسینز کیا ہیں اور کیسے کام کرتی ہیں؟
  Vaccines play a very important role in protecting us from some very harmful disease. How exactly do vaccines work?

• How do Viruses Reproduce? — وائرس کی افزائش کیسے ہوتی ہے؟
  Viruses are microscopic parasites, generally much smaller than bacteria. The virus cannot reproduce itself outside the host because it lacks the complicated machinery that a [host] cell possesses. For viruses to multiply, they usually need support of the cells they infect. This animation explains how does it happen.

• Ebola Virus: Mechanism of Action — ایبولا وائرس کیسے حملہ کرتا ہے؟
  We all hear about Ebola virus disease being deadly, but what really makes it so. Let’s understand how Ebola attacks the cells within the body which in turn leads to organ failure and then exigency.

• COVID-19 Animation: What it Does to the Body — کورونا وائرس آپ کے جسم کے ساتھ کیا کرتا ہے
  A virus infects your body by entering healthy cells. There, the invader makes copies of itself and multiplies throughout your body. This animation will help you know what happens inside the body if you are infected with COVID-19.

• What is a Virus? How do Viruses Work? — وائرس کیا ہے اور کیسے کام کرتا ہے؟
  What is a virus, and how does it become a danger to human life? How do viruses infect cells and reproduce?

• Coronavirus: Reducing the Risk of Infections — کورونا وائرس: انفیکشن کے خظرے کو کیسے کم کیا جائے 
  The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) presents a challenge to public health and your business, but together we can make a difference and help fight the coronavirus.Use this video to take action and help educate yourself about how you can help combat the spread of this virus.

• Depression and its Treatment — ڈپریشن اور اس کا علاج
  Brain regions that control mood are often disrupted in depression. Antidepressant drugs or behavioral therapy can offer some relief. By understanding the brain better, our ability to treat depression should also get a boost.

• The Rise and Decline of Science in the Muslim World (Part 2) — مسلم دنیا میں سائنس کا عروج و زوال (حصہ دوم)۔
  In comparison with the past, the modern disparity of the Muslim World in science is staggering. To understand the present-day lack of scientific accomplishments, we must explore the past.

• The Rise and Decline of Science in the Muslim World (Part 1) — مسلم دنیا میں سائنس کا عروج و زوال (حصہ اول)۔
  Up until the Mongol siege of Baghdad in 1258, Islamic science was the most advanced in the world. In this first installment of a new series, we will go over the rise and decline of Islamic attitudes towards science.

• Theories of Evolution: Lamarck vs Darwin — ارتقاء کے مختلف نظریات: لیمارک بمقابلہ ڈارون
  Lamarck: An organism changes during its life in order to adapt to its environment. And these changes are passed on to its offspring. Darwin: Populations change as characteristics that allow individuals to survive are selected for. Which one do you agree on?

• Democracy Beyond the Ballot Box — جمہوریت محض انتخابات کا نام نہیں
  We need to look beyond the ballot box – understanding elections and electoral democracy as one part of a wider, more complex system of democracy.

• The Plastic Problem — پلاسٹک کی آلودگی: ایک نظر ادھر بھی
  Plastic waste is flooding our oceans. It’s now more important than ever to reduce our plastic footprint worldwide.

• Stop Torture — تشدد کا خاتمہ: وقت کی ضرورت
  156 countries have signed the UN Convention against Torture. Yet some governments openly continue to torture despite their commitments; others betray their people by carrying out torture in secret.

• Services for Women and Girls who Experience Violence — تشدد کا شکار خواتین کے لئے ضروری سہولیات
  The United Nations Joint Global Programme on essential services for women and girls subject to violence and the rationale for why women and girl victims and survivors of violence need to access quality essential services as a matter of right.

• Violence Against Women: Let’s Change the Story — خواتین پر تشدد: آئیے اس کہانی کو بدلیں
  Protecting women and girls from violence is not only a moral and human rights imperative, but also critical to economic and social progress of nations.

• How Burning Fossil Fuels Leads to Climate Change — گرین ہائوس افیکٹ اور ماحولیاتی تبدیلی
  Learn the basics about climate change and how burning fossil fuels adds extra carbon dioxide to the atmosphere, and how this then leads to climate change.

• What is the Natural Greenhouse Effect? — قدرتی گرین ہائوس افیکٹ کیا ہے؟
  The greenhouse effect is a natural process that warms the Earth’s surface. Let’s see how does it work and why is it important.

• What If Earthquakes Never Happened? — اگر زلزلے کبھی نہ آتے تو کیا ہوتا؟
  Earthquakes are one of the most destructive types of natural disasters in the world. But what if earthquakes never happened? This video will give you answer to this extraordinary question.

• A Brief Introduction to Quantum Computers — کوانٹم کمپیوٹرز: ایک مختصر تعارف
  Quantum computers could crack problems that are impossible for conventional computers. But first researchers have to build one that’s big enough to be useful. This animation looks at the challenges and rewards of creating a quantum computer.

• Noise Pollution is Much Worse than You Think — شور کی آلودگی: ایک نظر اِدھر بھی
  Noise pollution is one of the types of pollution we don’t often think about. The World Health Organization and researchers worldwide have been warning against the effect it has on human health for decades.

• The Deadly Evolution of Nuclear Weapons — جوہری ہتھیاروں کا ہلاکت خیز ارتقاء
  It’s been decades since the United States dropped the first atomic bomb. Since then, the exponential increase of the destructive power of nuclear weapons is almost unimaginable. Here’s how powerful nuclear weapons have become.

• Mechanisms and Secrets of Alzheimer’s Disease: Exploring the Brain — الزائمرز کی بیماری: دماغ کی سرگزشت
  A scientific film with a 3D modeling made on the inner mechanisms of the brain implicated in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.

• What Happens to the Brain During Alzheimer’s? — الزائمرز کی بیماری: دماغ پر کیا گزرتی ہے؟Alzheimer’s Disease affects up to 50 million people worldwide. It’s one of the most common forms of dementia in the world today. But it’s also one of the most misunderstood medical conditions out there.

• What if You Lived in Chernobyl? — اگر آپ چرنوبل کے رہائشی ہوتے تو کیا ہوتا؟
  How dangerous and devastating the Chernobyl disaster was. What happened to the people living in Pripyat and the other surrounding towns? And will the region ever be safe again?

• What if Plastic Pollution Gets Worse? — پلاسٹک کی آلودگی: انجام کار کیا ہوگا؟
  Along with global warming, climate change, overfishing and deforestation, could our over-reliance on plastic be ruining the world we live in? And how does plastic pollution directly damage our own bodies?

• What is Depression? — ڈپریشن کیا ہے؟
  Depression is a disorder characterized by low mood, a feeling of sadness, and a general loss of interest in things. Find out more about it in this video.

• What if Alpha Centauri Went Supernova? — اگر زمین کا سب سے قریبی ستارہ پھٹ جائے تو کیا ہوگا؟
  The Alpha Centauri star system is 4 light-years away from us. It’s our closest neighbor in the Milky Way. But what if Alpha Centauri exploded? What if the next nearest star system to Earth went supernova? It’d be an interstellar disaster!

• Exploring The Moon’s Mysterious Caves — چاند کے پراسرار غاروں کی کھوج
  The lunar landscape is characterized by impact craters, volcanoes, hills, lava flows and mysterious caves. But what is inside of these cave systems and how were they formed?

• How Long will the Next Global Conflict Last? — تیسری جنگ عظیم کتنا عرصہ چلے گی؟
  Lately, people have been understandably worried that we might be coming close to another world war. How long could we withstand World War III?

• Nick Vujicic: Born Without Limbs – Inspires Millions of People — بغیر بازوئوں اور ٹانگوں کے پیدا ہونے والا نک ویوجیسک، جو لاکھوں لوگوں کے لئے ایک مثال ہے
  Get inspired and change your life with hope. Nick Vujicic reflects a beautiful lesson of patience and gratefulness.

• What if the Ozone Layer Completely Disappeared? — اگر اوزون کی تہہ ختم ہو جائے تو کیا ہوگا
  We can’t see it. We don’t really feel it. But we’d definitely know about it if the Ozone layer was gone. In this video, we imagine planet Earth without its protective, atmospheric layer. And, it’s not a pretty place!

• What are the Key Features of a Democracy? — جمہوریت کی اہم خصوصیات کیا ہیں؟
  No two democracies are exactly alike. There are, however, certain principles that apply to all of them. We have summarized them as six key features of democracy.

• What is Democracy? — جمہوریت کیا ہے؟
  On which principles a democratic system is based on, and why is it considered the most effective form of government.

• Education for All — تعلیم، سب کے لئے
  Many nations have stepped up efforts to improve their education systems, with the Millennium Development Goals focusing particular attention on completion of primary schooling and improving gender equity, and Education for All setting a broader ambitious agenda.

• Destruction of the Environment as a Consequence of Overpopulation — بڑھتی ہوئی آبادی اور ماحول کی تباہی
  Unfortunately, we’re getting close to the planet’s maximum sustainable population. What are the effects of overpopulation on the environment?

• Overpopulation: Breaking Point? — آبادی میں ہوش ربا اضافہ
  Is the world running out of room? Earth’s population could reach 11 billion by 2100. Are we pushing the planet to breaking point?

• Smoking and its Effects on Health — تمباکو نوشی کے صحت پر اثرات
  Tobacco is now the world’s leading agent of death, responsible for 5 million deaths annually. Here’s an animation describing the health effects and risks of smoking and promoting smoking cessation.

• Child Malnutrition — بچوں میں غذائی قلت
  Worldwide, malnutrition affects one in three people and each of its major forms dwarfs most other diseases globally.

• States’ Obligation to Invest in Children Rights — بچوں کے حقوق پر سرمایہ کاری کرنے کے لئے ریاستوں کی ذمہ داری
  The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child provides guidance to states on how to ensure open, inclusive and accountable resource mobilization, budget allocation and spending to realize children’s rights.

• Gender Equality — صنفی مساوات: اب نہیں تو کب؟
  Gender inequality doesn’t make sense on any level. Promoting gender equality can reduce extreme poverty and hunger and boost shared prosperity for girls and boys, women and men, around the world.

• United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child — اقوام متحدہ کا کنونشن برائے حقوق اطفال
  This video explains what the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is, where it came from and why it should matter to you.

• Stop Stunting in Pakistan — اسٹنٹنگ سے بچائو
  With nearly 44% of children stunted, if the government fails to reverse the situation, Pakistan is on a dangerous downward trajectory. Info-graphic by UNICEF Pakistan summarizing situation of Stunting in Pakistan.

• Universal Health Coverage — صحت: سب کے لئے
  The global community has spoken: universal health coverage is right, smart and overdue. But too many people are still waiting to access quality, essential health services without financial hardship.

• What If The Moon Were 10 Times Bigger? — اگر چاند دس گنا بڑا ہوتا تو کیا ہوتا؟
  Our Earth and the Moon are part of a mini-system that works together. What would happen if the moon were suddenly 10 times bigger than it is now? Could it devastate our planet? Let’s find out.

• Flat Earth: Reality vs Myth — چپٹی زمین: حقیقت یا افسانہ
  Despite overwhelming evidence that Earth is spherical, there appears to be a growing number of people who believe that the world is actually flat and that we are all being “lied” to by world governments.

• No Arms, No Legs and Standing Strong — بازوئوں اور ٹانگوں سے محروم نک ویوجیسک کے ساتھ جینے کا ہنر سیکھئے
  Nick Vujicic was born without arms and legs. After a childhood of bullying and thoughts of suicide, he is now one of the best motivational speakers there is. Next time that you think your life is hard I hope you think of this video and what Nick must go through every single day.

• Can We Really Live Forever? — دائمی زندگی کا خواب
  We have been raised with the belief that death is inevitable, and so during our lives we consider the legacy of what each of us leaves behind. But what if you had unlimited time to pursue your life’s work, your hobbies, and your dreams.

• Ending Violence Against Women — خواتین پر تشدد کا خاتمہ: آپ نہیں تو کون؟
  Violence against women remains one of the most pervasive global human rights violations. The new agenda for sustainable development, Agenda 2030, includes the elimination of all forms of violence against women and girls as a specific target.

• Universal Declaration of Human Rights — انسانی حقوق کا عالمی منشور
  Almost 70 years ago the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a common human rights standard for all everyone, everywhere. This video provides the history, content and ongoing significance of the document.

• Stand up for Your Rights — اپنے حقوق کے لئے اٹھ کھڑے ہوں
  Adopted in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights establishes the equal dignity and worth of every person. Its principles are as relevant now as they were then.

• The Aftermath Of World Wide Nuclear War — عالگیر جوہری جنگ کے اثرات
  Ever wondered what might happen after a world wide nuclear war. Even a ‘limited’ nuclear war could trigger cruel nuclear winters and global famine.

• Do Parallel Universes Really Exist? — متوازی کائناتیں: حقیقت یا افسانہ؟
  What are parallel universes, and do they even exist? Is it possible we live in multiverse — an ensemble of universes, each (apart from ours) causally disconnected from or unobservable by us?

• 5 Mysteries Of Human Evolution — انسانی ارتقاء کے پانچ حل طلب سوالات
  The incredible journey of the human race is a fascinating but mysterious story. There are many questions that still need to be answered before we can truly understand how we became one of the most unique creatures on the planet.

• What Will Happen To Earth When The Sun Dies? — جب سورج مر جائے گا تو زمین کا کیا بنے گا؟
  The Sun is dying and when it finally kicks, it will take Earth with it. We probably won’t be around to see it, though: The Sun’s death throes will have taken out life here well before it swallows the planet. The good news? We’ve got a very, very long time before any of this happens.

• Without The Moon, Would There Be Life On Earth? — اگر چاند نہ ہوتا تو کیا زمین پر زندگی ہوتی؟
  Would you, me and every other living creature on our planet exist if the Moon hadn’t formed? Watch this video and find out!

• What Would Happen If the Sun Suddenly Disappeared? — اگر سورج اچانک غائب ہو جائے تو کیا ہوگا؟
  No one really knows for sure exactly what would happen if our Sun suddenly disappeared. But if you use science to look at some of logical things that would likely happen, you would get a fairly accurate idea of the chain of events that would take place if our Sun suddenly disappeared from our solar system.

• What would Happen if the Earth Stopped Spinning? — اگر زمین اپنے محور کے گرد گھومنا چھوڑ دے تو کیا ہوگا؟
  Have you ever wondered what would happen if the Earth stopped spinning? Let’s just assume for a moment that the Earth did suddenly stop rotating, and take a look at what would happen to us, and the planet.

• What’s Inside A Black Hole? — ایک بلیک ہول کے اندر کیا ہے؟
  Wormholes, time warps, alternate universes — we’ve all heard interesting theories about what happens inside a black hole. So what’s the real story?

• In Search of Earth 2.0 — ایک نئی زمین کی تلاش میں
  Astronomers have long hoped to find another planet in the cosmos similar to Earth. NASA’s Kepler spacecraft may have found the next best thing.

• HOME: ہمارا گھر
  With aerial footage from fifty-four countries, “Home” is a depiction of how Earth’s problems are all interlinked.

• Tree of Life — شجر حیات
  The Wellcome Trust’s interactive Tree of Life illustrates an idea that Darwin and his contemporaries used to explain the evolutionary links between living things.

• A is for Atom — الف سے ایٹم
  An animated Urdu dubbed classic presenting what an atom is, how energy is released from certain kinds of atoms, the peacetime uses of atomic energy and the byproducts of nuclear fission.

• Pale Blue Dot — ہلکی نیلی دنیا
  An excerpt from Carl Sagan’s book  “Pale Blue Dot: A Vision of the Human Future in Space.”