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All That Breathes (Film Screening with Q&A)
Inspired by the Work and Life of Eqbal Ahmad, we were delighted to host The...
Celebrating Eqbal Ahmad on his 25th Death Anniversary
Join us to honor the life and legacy of Eqbal Ahmad, Pakistan’s foremost public intellectual.
QAU — University or Jail?
A groundless obsession with security has transformed even the physical appearance of this university. Written by Pervez Hoodbhoy.
Not just Oppenheimer
With Oppenheimer (the movie) poised to receive many Academy Awards tonight, let’s remember the many other scientists who tried to change nuclear weapons policy for the better.
Imran Khan’s Resurrection
Old faces in the new government are bad enough but Khan’s presence would have been worse. Written by Pervez Hoodbhoy.
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? (Urdu)
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.
A Brief History of the Pandemics over the Last Century (Urdu)
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 (Urdu)
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.
BOOKS BY JOHN SCALES AVERY
Prof. John Scales Avery was a distinguished theoretical chemist and a fellow board member of the Eqbal Ahmed Centre for Public Education. He dedicated his life to advocating for peace, economic equality, and envisioning a better world. Prof. Avery authored numerous books on both scientific and socio-political topics, leaving behind a legacy of intellectual and humanitarian contributions.
Click here to visit repository for his writings. Also, find a few of his latest books below. We thank him for giving us permission to reproduce it for EACPE.
Obituary: John Scales Avery
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our esteemed board member, John Scales Avery, who left us on 4th January 2024 at the age of 91.
Lives Of Some Great Ethical Teachers
Delve into the lives of these influential historic figures, uncovering their wisdom, insights, and timeless contributions that continue to shape our world today.
Thermodynamics Made Easy – Module 2.5 (English)
This series by Dr. Pervez Hoodbhoy is helpful for both students and teachers. Watch and share with others.
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Dr. Pervez Hoodbhoy – Why I Resigned from Forman Christian College
This time, it wasn't Pakistan's secret agencies at work!
کورونا وائرس اور تیسری دنیا
خلق خدا کو پیش آنے والے مسائل کا حل خالق کی بنائی ہوئی کائنات پر قدرت کی دی ہوئی عقل سے غور و فکر کرنے میں ہے نہ کہ ڈرامائی انداز میں نوحے پڑھنے میں۔ ڈاکٹر محمد عثمان کی فکر انگیز تحریر۔
فزکس کے سات اسباق (کارلو رُویلی): پہلا سبق
Carlo Rovelli, a renowned theoretical physicist, takes us to the frontiers of knowledge: to the most minute reaches of the fabric of space, back to the origins of the cosmos, and into the workings of our minds. Urdu translation by Zahid Imroz and Fasi Malik.
The Water Car Fraud
Years ago, the so called water-kit hit the media and laws of science were ridiculed live on television screen. Lately, some of media anchors have recycled the water car scam, and hence, we’re reposting an old article by Dr. Pervez Hoodbhoy to set the record straight.
The Holy And The Broken
Salam: the First ****** Nobel Laureate is a documentary currently streaming on Netflix that looks at the life of Abdus Salam. In learning about his story — which included multiple visits to China, and a complicated relationship with his home country of Pakistan — Yangyang Cheng reflects on her own.
Iqbal, Falsafa aur Science: A Lecture by Dr. Pervez Hoodbhoy (Q&A Session)
Q&A session of a thought provoking lecture by Dr. Pervez Hoodbhoy organized by Halqa-e-Arbab-e-Zauq at the Writers House, Pakistan Academy of Letters, Islamabad, on 11th October, 2019.
EDITOR'S PICKS
Tashaddud ki Nasfsiyaat
پاکستان کی سیاسی تحریکوں میں تشدد کا عمل دخل کیسے ہوا؛ کیا ہمارا سیاسی کلچر اس وحشت انگیزی کا متحمل ہو سکتا ہے؛ اس کے دور رس اثرات کیا ہیں وغیرہ۔ معروف دانشور اور تجزیہ کار ڈاکٹر ناظر محمود اس سیشن میں ان جیسے سوالات کا جائزہ لیں گے۔
Warnings from the Poles
Warning signs from both the Arctic and the Antarctic tell us that we must take urgent action to stop the use of fossil fuels and to replace these energy sources with renewable energy.
Learning from Afghanistan
Though weak and corrupt, the former Afghan government has left behind excellent school textbooks. Written by Pervez Hoodbhoy.
Lives of Some Great Novelists
In his latest book, John Scales Avery talks about the lives and works of some of the renowned novelists as a part of series on cultural history.
Who Was Edward Said? Biographically Interpreted and Existentially Recollected
Richard Falk reviews Timothy Brennan’s book: "Places of Mind: A Life of Edward Said" (2021).
Orwell’s Nightmare is Coming True in China
The Chinese Communist Party is creating a digital mass surveillance system – one that has its resonances in George Orwell’s 1984. A contributed article by Asad Baloch.
FEATURED WRITINGS
Celebrating Eqbal Ahmad on his 25th Death Anniversary
Join us to honor the life and legacy of Eqbal Ahmad, Pakistan’s foremost public intellectual.
QAU — University or Jail?
A groundless obsession with security has transformed even the physical appearance of this university. Written by Pervez Hoodbhoy.
Not just Oppenheimer
With Oppenheimer (the movie) poised to receive many Academy Awards tonight, let’s remember the many other scientists who tried to change nuclear weapons policy for the better.
Imran Khan’s Resurrection
Old faces in the new government are bad enough but Khan’s presence would have been worse. Written by Pervez Hoodbhoy.
‘Yes, I Voted. Here’s Why’
Even pseudo-elections could have done some good had Pakistan’s real issues been addressed. Written by Pervez Hoodbhoy.
Ram Mandir — an ill portent
Religious communalism in reincarnated India is no longer considered abhorrent. Written by Pervez Hoodbhoy.
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