Thursday, October 21, 2004
Sharif Khan Becomes First Non-American to Enter US Squash Hall of Fame
Sharif Khan is accustomed to breaking new ground. Now he can add another accomplishment to a long list.
Recently, the Mississauga squash great was inducted into the United States Squash Racquets Association’s Hall of Fame, becoming the first non-American to be conferred the honour.
“It’s the highest honour a squash person can receive, so I’m truly humbled,” …
5 South Asian Masters to Exhibit Work in Lahore
Alhamra Art Gallery will be flush with colour from November 23 to December 5 as it displays works by five South Asian masters and young contemporary artists.
The painting exhibition, titled ‘Living legends, old masters and new voices’, will illustrate the development of art in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal.
The five million rupee exhibition, …
Early Gems from the Qawwali King Launched in Malaysia
Recently, the ineffable Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is pitted against Luciano Pavarotti in a feeble comparison. The trouble with most recording companies as they try to market yet another product from the most recognisable qawwali great is their eagerness to settle for the limpest of clichés.
While this is the case with The Ultimate Nusrat …
