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Articles by Irna Qureshi

Anthropologist & oral historian on Brit-Asian culture. Writing candidly about being British Pakistani & female in Bradford, against a classic Bollywood backdrop: http://bollywoodinbritain.wordpress.com/

Chickens Make Great Pets
May 16, 2012 – 12:43 am | One Comment
Chickens Make Great Pets

Irna Qureshi reflects on her first year of chicken keeping.

Bollywood for Beginners
April 14, 2012 – 5:14 pm | 2 Comments
Bollywood for Beginners

Bollywood for Beginners at the National Media Museum is THE place to learn a thing or two about Indian film, says Irna Qureshi.

Where are the Muslim Women in Bradford Politics?
April 3, 2012 – 6:57 am | 11 Comments
Where are the Muslim Women in Bradford Politics?

In the wake of George Galloway’s victory in the Bradford West bi-election, Irna Qureshi ponders the place of Muslim women in Bradford politics.

Cautionary Tales for Naughty Children
March 17, 2012 – 3:38 pm | No Comment
Cautionary Tales for Naughty Children

Irna Qureshi takes her daughter to sample Opera North’s latest music theatre for naughty children.

50 Films to Watch Before You Turn 14
February 12, 2012 – 5:09 pm | 22 Comments
50 Films to Watch Before You Turn 14

Irna Qureshi and her six year old come unstuck as they try to make their way through the BFI’s 50 films to watch before you turn 14.

25 Best Romantic Films of all Time
January 11, 2012 – 6:44 am | 12 Comments
25 Best Romantic Films of all Time

Irna Qureshi felt so culturally inept to have seen so few of the Guardian’s top romantic films, that she challenged herself to watch the lot.

What your Favourite Biscuit says about you
December 16, 2011 – 11:42 pm | 2 Comments
What your Favourite Biscuit says about you

In preparation for a Bettakultcha presentation, Irna Qureshi turns to Twitter to explore what her favourite biscuit reveals about her.

East is East and North is North
November 8, 2011 – 5:02 pm | 2 Comments
East is East and North is North

Irna Qureshi explores the charm of British classic films, famously shot in the North of England.

And the Oscar Goes to…
October 5, 2011 – 9:41 am | No Comment
And the Oscar Goes to…

Just where would you put your Oscar if you won one? Irna Qureshi bumps into Yorkshire man Simon Beaufoy who shouldn’t really spill the beans about where his is