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CHRW 11am newscast for April 14th, 2011.

A family in Waterloo has just one wish – to cure their three-year-old daughter’s disease. Cystinosis is a rare genetic disorder that affects about fifty people - mostly children – in Canada and approximately two thousand worldwide. Mariam Ahmad went to Waterloo to find out more.

In our second episode, Mariam and Carl decode an important part of Bollywood - the love song, as well as giving their top 10 picks in the last decade. Below are Youtube links to the videos with English subtitles: 10) Jashn-e-bahara - Jodha Akbar 9) Suraj Hua Madham - K3G 8) Bol Na Halke Halke - Jhoom Barabar Jhoom 7) Roshni Se - Asoka 5) Zara Zara - Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein 5) Kal Ho Na Ho - Kal Ho Na Ho 4) Tum Se Hi - Jab We Met 3) Khuda Jaane - Bachna Ae Haseeno 2) Main Agar Kahoon - Om Shanti Om 1) Tujh Mein Rab Dikhta Hai - Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi This was aired on CHRW during the Arts Bulletin on April 12, 2011.

This was part of Decoder Episode 1: Mariam Ahmad looks at an alternative media form - the zine. This was aired on CHRW on April 6th, 2011 and as a part of the Arts Bulletin on April 12th, 2011.

In this episode: - How London's politicians use Twitter - What is a zine? - The power of 'Like' button on Facebook Join hosts Ian and Meg as they decode the media's message. Credits: Hosts: Ian Jacobs and Meg Radford Sound: Ed von Aderkas Producer/Director: Angela Richardson Stories by: Political tweets - Alix Matthews-Mahe Zines - Mariam Ahmad Social Capital - Bethany Cairns and Matt Walker Aired on CHRW on April 6th, 2011.

Sample CHRW newscast for March 24, 2011.

This is Bollywood Breakdown - your guide to decoding Indian cinema. Mariam Ahmad and Carl Haggman decode 7 Khoon Maaf (Seven Murders Forgiven). 7 Khoon Maaf is a black comedy drama thriller film directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, starring Priyanka Chopra as a femme fatale, who goes on to kill all her 7 husbands. Aired on March 8th 2011 during the Arts Bulletin on CHRW. Special Thanks to Wendie Crouch.

On February 10th 2011, Digital Extremes invited renowned literacy expert Dr. James Gee to speak at Museum London. The topic – how videogames can make us better teachers. Mariam Ahmad has more. Aired on February 15th, 2011 during the Arts Bulletin on CHRW.

CHRW 5pm newscast for June 25, 2010

This is the radio documentary I did for J-School.

This was a current affairs show produced by our class as part of Radio Journalism. Hosts: Mariam Ahmad & Sean Leathong Producers: Angela Richardson, Cara Campbell Reporters: Melania Daniel, Adela Talbot Special thanks to our instructors Wendie Crouch and Meredith Levine, and Ian Jacobs (O Noir). This was also aired November 16th, 2010 on CHRW.

I know it's been a while as things have been super busy but I hope you like this episode's cover version. It's a tough song but one of my faves - Dancing by Elisa. I hope I did some justice to such a beautiful song. Feedback is much appreciated :) Coming up - more songs, and more shows Enjoy!

My first attempt at recording myself singing. Comments and constructive criticism welcome! My Podcast Alley feed! {pca-bc1671a5a9002a5f6d2e77a8336b81cb}

This was the first show I made about 2 years back. Most of the contact information is fake but I'm posting it up in its original form because hey! I want to. If you like it, post a comment. If you don't like it - post a comment :)