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Through his fiction and non-fiction works, Haroon Khalid explores numerous themes which emerge from the cultural impacts of Partition. What does it mean to be a Pakistani? An Indian? Who was Guru Nanak and what was his legacy in undivided Punjab? His writings explore untold histories and the notion of identity through captivating stories and new insights that are sure to intrigue and inspire you.
Please join us in a live discussion with Haroon Khalid on Season 2, Episode 6 of Sunday Stories Live hosted by Sonam Kalra.
Haroon Khalid has an academic background in Anthropology. He got his undergraduate degree from Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) in Social Sciences with a focus in anthropology and history, and a graduate degree in Anthropology from The University of Toronto.
He has been a freelance journalist since 2008 and has written over 350 articles, for numerous publications including Al Jazeera, Scroll.in, Wire.in, TRT World, Himal, Dawn, The News, Express Tribune, and others. He has travelled extensively around Pakistan and has written about minority rights, folk traditions, politicization of history and heritage, nationalism and identity, and several other topics. In addition to being a writer and journalist, Haroon is also an educator. He is currently based in Toronto, where he is working on his latest novel, supported by a writing grant from Canada Council of the Arts, documenting oral histories of the South Asian community with his partner, Anam Zakaria, through the platform of their collective, Qissa, and working as Communications Manager for Toronto Arts Council and Toronto Arts Foundation. Learn more about him at haroonkhalid.com.
TIMINGS:
California - 8:00 am
New York - 11:00 am
London -4:00 pm
Dubai - 7:00 pm
Karachi - 8:00 pm
Delhi - 8:30 pm
Singapore - 11:00 pm
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About SUNDAY STORIES LIVE-------
The Sunday Stories Live series is a weekly, free, Sunday event streamed live globally. The series aims to shine a spotlight on some of the movers and shakers who are uncovering important aspects of our history and cultural heritage, especially as it relates to Partition.
To view all events from the Season 1:
facebook.com/watch/1947PartitionArchive/582863502421815
Sunday Stories Live is hosted by Sonam Kalra, researched and co-organized by Anachal Geeta Singh, Innara Perwaiz and Guneeta Singh Bhalla.
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Through his fiction and non-fiction works, Haroon Khalid explores numerous themes which emerge from the cultural impacts of Partition. What does it mean to be a Pakistani? An Indian? Who was Guru Nanak and what was his legacy in undivided Punjab? His writings explore untold histories and the notion of identity through captivating stories and new insights that are sure to intrigue and inspire you.
Please join us in a live discussion with Haroon Khalid on Season 2, Episode 6 of Sunday Stories Live hosted by Sonam Kalra.
Haroon Khalid has an academic background in Anthropology. He got his undergraduate degree from Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) in Social Sciences with a focus in anthropology and history, and a graduate degree in Anthropology from The University of Toronto.
He has been a freelance journalist since 2008 and has written over 350 articles, for numerous publications including Al Jazeera, Scroll.in, Wire.in, TRT World, Himal, Dawn, The News, Express Tribune, and others. He has travelled extensively around Pakistan and has written about minority rights, folk traditions, politicization of history and heritage, nationalism and identity, and several other topics. In addition to being a writer and journalist, Haroon is also an educator. He is currently based in Toronto, where he is working on his latest novel, supported by a writing grant from Canada Council of the Arts, documenting oral histories of the South Asian community with his partner, Anam Zakaria, through the platform of their collective, Qissa, and working as Communications Manager for Toronto Arts Council and Toronto Arts Foundation. Learn more about him at haroonkhalid.com.
TIMINGS:
California - 8:00 am
New York - 11:00 am
London -4:00 pm
Dubai - 7:00 pm
Karachi - 8:00 pm
Delhi - 8:30 pm
Singapore - 11:00 pm
To receive calendar reminders for Sunday Stories Live events, click: https://evt.mx/qLLkrJxQ Or, click 'Interested' on this post to receive notifications when the live stream begins., click 'Subscribe' and the bell icon to receive notifications when live stream begins.
On social media, use #1947SundayStories
About SUNDAY STORIES LIVE-------
The Sunday Stories Live series is a weekly, free, Sunday event streamed live globally. The series aims to shine a spotlight on some of the movers and shakers who are uncovering important aspects of our history and cultural heritage, especially as it relates to Partition.
To view all events from the Season 1:
facebook.com/watch/1947PartitionArchive/582863502421815
Sunday Stories Live is hosted by Sonam Kalra, researched and co-organized by Anachal Geeta Singh, Innara Perwaiz and Guneeta Singh Bhalla.
~~~LINKS~~~
Learn more: https://www.1947partitionarchive.org
We are a non-profit run entirely on your donations. Consider pitching in:
Global: 1947partitionarchive.org/donate
India: in.1947partitionarchive.org/donate
Follow on Twitter: twitter.com/1947Partition
Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/1947Partition
Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/1947partitionarchive
Follow on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-1947-partition-archive
Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/c/1947partitionarchive
Reconnect with lost family, friends and places: facebook.com/groups/236847564886250
