Rahim Ladha explores the human side of PR and the power of words
What's the single most important piece of advice you've ever received about working in PR? The best PR minds that I have had the good fortune to know all possessed a ...
Watson Institute's Podcast Series: Forging the Ideal Educated Girl @SkhojaMoolji
From The United Nations' 'Decade of the Girl-Child' to the White House's 'Let Girls Learn,' investing in education for girls has become a global priority. On this episode of Trending Globally, ...
@Shireenkassam1: A look back at 2018 for plant-based health professionals UK
Plant-based health professionals UK (PBHP UK) was conceived in October 2017 at London Vegfest in a chance meeting between myself (Shireen Kassam) and Tom Hubbard, a GP based in Ireland. We ...
The Harvard Undergraduate Global Education Movement (HGEM): Innovation Challenge Dubai March 14-16, 2019
HGEM Innovation Challenge March 14 - 16, 2019 A Harvard College Student-Run Conference In partnership with Harvard Club of the UAE, the Dubai Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), the 2019 ...
Backpacking the Wakhan Corridor, Afghanistan
YOUTUBE.COM -- EXPERT VAGABOND -- [ISMAILI DIGEST ED: FROM AKDN: For more than 2500 years the Wakhan Corridor has been the homeland of Wakhi people. Today about 10,000 Wakhi live in Afghanistan's Wakhan District, with another 40,000 living in adjacent areas of Tajikistan, Pakistan and China.... Wakhi people are Isma'ili Muslims, whose spiritual leader is the Aga Khan.] ARTICLE: My backpacking journey through Afghanistan's rugged Wakhan Corridor. Two weeks in country, 10 days trekking through the Pamir Mountains. It was a wild trip! ...
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[Jan 4]Today in history: Imam al-Mahdi was officially proclaimed caliph, establishing Fatimid reign
On January 4, 910, the eleventh Ismaili Imam Abu Muhammad Abd Allah, who took on the titles of al-imam al-mahdi bi'llah (the imam rightly guided by God) and amir al-mu'minin (commander of the faithful) was publicly proclaimed as caliph in Raqqada in present-day Tunisia, establishing the Fatimid Caliphate. On the following day, a declaration was read out in the mosques "announcing ...
GALLERY: ICERV Youth delivers hampers across ANZ to those in need at Christmas
ICERV Youth delivers hampers across ANZ to those in need at Christmas -- ICERV Ismaili volunteers continue to demonstrate the values of giving and of voluntary service to those in need this Christmas. ICERV Youth from across Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland for the last 3 weekends have been providing wrapped presents and personalised cards for families who are less fortunate. We ...
Pediatrician killed while shielding son from falling tree at national park
December 31, 2018: A pediatrician and mother of three was killed while shielding her 3-year-old son from a falling tree last week while hiking in Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountain National Park, ...
@Desiliciousrd: Here's a $65 grocery list for a week of healthy eating for one
By Arti Patel, Senior National Online Journalist, Smart Living Global News, Toronto. When you live alone, it can be hard to stick to a grocery budget and not overspend. According to ...
Humayun's Mausoleum's Conservation: Restoration on Mughal Glazed Tiles
A film explaining the restoration of Mughal glazed tilework by Aga Khan Trust for Culture during the Humayun's Mausoleum's conservation. The project was supported by the Tata Trusts and it required ...
Part 12 -- Ismaili RoundUp | Latest 7 Videos
Features ITREB USA Initiative ElevateU; Ali Asani on the Love of God and His Prophet; Lecture on the World of the Fatimids with Dr. Ulrike Al-Khamis; Aga Khan Museum Lapis Ball 2018; Salim Merchant on a discussion with The Aga Khan about Ismaili Artists; Face Off with Amin Mawji, Diplomat Representing Aga Khan Dev't Network ... and more. ...
Keep our 49th Imam's Diamond Jubilee Memory Alive For Ever: Simerg Offers You a Unique Numbered Limited Edition 2-Piece Framed Set of First Day Covers & Stamps Honouring Mawlana Hazar Imam
By ABDULMALIK MERCHANT (Publisher/Editor Simerg, Barakah and Simergphotos; .Com) Hold the historical moment of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee for ever with a numbered 2-set frame of stamps, first day covers, motifs as well as a unique Portuguese souvenir sheet affixed with a genuine 1.25 mm diamond Photo: Copyright © Simerg/The Ismaili Collection. In the extraordinary life of Mawlana Hazar Imam, ...
GALLERY: ICERV presents gifts to St Vincents de Paul across ANZ
ICERV presents gifts to St Vincents de Paul across ANZ -- ICERV Ismaili volunteers continue to demonstrate the values of giving and of voluntary service to those in need this Christmas. ICERV Youth from across Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland for the last 3 weekends have been providing wrapped presents and personalised cards for families who are less fortunate. We are grateful ...
GALLERY: ICERV & Auckland City Mission Christmas Day
ICERV Christmas Day -- On Christmas Day the ICERV team worked with Auckland City Mission staff and volunteers at Spark Arena preparing for the biggest Christmas lunch in the country with an estimated 2000 guests. It was a great pleasure to see the guests, particularly children, who are doing it tough, enjoy a smile and a good meal on this auspicious ...
Global Encounters: My Summer Service Project in India- Tahir Mawji
Service to others is a significant aspect of the Scouting Movement, and as a member, I strive to not only serve the local community, but the global community at large as ...
Global Atlanta: Our 18 Most-Read Stories of 2018
As editors, gauging audience interest is never a science, and we face often the unenviable task of writing about the things we feel our readers should know, not what they necessarily ...
Excerpts from Filmfare's last interview with late Kader Khan
"I ran away from the industry in the past seven to eight years. I've been studying the Holy Quran. Six months back, I was in Dubai and took classes in Arabic ...
Happy World Introvert Day! Yes, World Introvert Day Is Real, and Here's Why We Should Celebrate It (and Introverts)
INTROVERTDEAR.COM -- Despite our distaste for the spotlight, introverts make up a good percentage of the artists, actors, musicians, entertainers, and writers of the world. Famous creative introverts include J.K. Rowling, Lady Gaga, Steven Spielberg, Dr. Seuss, Frederic Chopin, Harrison Ford, Gwyneth Paltrow, Elton John, Emma Watson, and SO MANY MORE.... Introverts can make just as powerful leaders as extroverts -- and sometimes even better ones. It's been reported that 40 percent of executives describe themselves as introverts, including Microsoft's Bill Gates. Other introvert leaders include Barack Obama, Gandhi, Mother Teresa, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., and Abraham Lincoln. ...
Zahira Dhalwani: The Earrings (a short film) - Jubilee Arts Canada Film Festival
The official release of Zahira Dhalwani's first short film called The Earrings, debuted during Jubilee Arts Ontario Film Festival at the Aga Khan Museum and the Ismaili Centre Toronto in 2018. ...
Gilltown and Bonneval welcome visitors in January
The Aga Khan stallions will be on show. The Aga Khan Studs are pleased to open the gates of Gilltown Stud and Haras de Bonneval to the public on 11th and 19th January respectively, as part of the popular Irish Stallion Trail and Route des Etalons events. SEA THE STARS, sire of two of the stars of the European season in ...
Minding the Gap: A Conversation on Mental Health & Stigma
Mental illness affects 1 in 5 Canadians but many avoid seeking help because of stigma. Join us on January 30, 2019 (Bell Let's Talk Day) to have a conversation on mental ...
Justice Halim Dhanidina: California's first Muslim judge on faith and public service
By David Tereshchuk Justice Halim Dhanidina was recently elevated to California's Courts of Appeal, making him the state's most senior judge of Muslim faith. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent David Tereshchuk talks ...
Hakims' tombs regain glory
The restoration work on Hakims' tombs being done by Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) is nearing completion and is expected to be thrown open for visitors soon By Mohd Azharuddin ...
When you talk ...
QUOTEFANCY.COM -- "When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know. But if you listen, you may learn something new." -- Dalai Lama ...
How to guarantee a terrible 2019
UNMISTAKABLECREATIVE.COM -- [ISMAILI DIGEST ED: Happy New Year!] ARTICLE: What follows are my 5 immutable rules for a terrible, no good, deeply unfulfilling 2019. Follow these rules and I guarantee you misery. Here's to your misfortune. 1. Keep yourself distracted. 2. Prioritize everyone & everything else. 3. Have many projects but don't commit to any of them. 4. Set ambitious goals with no timelines or consequences. 5. Nothing is your responsibility, nothing is your fault. ...
Photos and Video: The Aga Khan Museum's Superb 2018 Year-End Winter Outdoor Show, Light Up the Dark
By ABDULMALIK MERCHANT (Report and photos) and ZUL JIWANI (Video) The Aga Khan Museum Light Show, Sunday, December 30, 2018. Photo: Simergphotos/Malik Merchant. Tonight, December 31, the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto, Canada, hosts a special New Year’s Eve program of dinner, music and dance for which all tickets have been snapped up ($150.00 for a pair or $100.00 for ...
VIDEO: 2018 Year in Review
Global -- As we mark the beginning of 2019, we would like to share with you a video recapping the events of 2018. We wish the Jamat good health, success, and happiness in the new year. ...
VIDEO: Heritage and Homage - The Jubilees of the Ismaili Imamat
Heritage and Homage - The Jubilees of the Ismaili Imamat ...
VIDEO: Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee visit to Portugal and the Diamond Jubilee Celebration
Hazar Imam visited Portugal in July 2018 during the Diamond Jubilee Celebration, which saw members of the Jamat from over 45 countries around the world congregate at the Parques das Nações in Lisbon. ...
VIDEO: Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee visit to France (French)
Visite du Jubilé de Diamant, France, Juin & Septembre 2018 ...
New Year Message From JollyGul.com Team
Ya Ali Madad, Thank you all very much for your support over the past 1 year. It has been a real busy year here and this is where we are, at ...
GALLERY: AKDN around the world in pictures
As the end of 2018 approached, we share with you this gallery of some of our favourite pictures from AKDN projects around the world. Although these photographs only represent about half the countries that AKDN operates in, and only a small fraction of the work undertaken by the various AKDN agencies, they are important reminders of how AKDN's work benefits millions ...
Kids React to Old Computers
YOUTUBE.COM -- Watch the kids try and figure out how to use a 1970's era computer in another special Old Technology episode! ...
Kenyan Jamat participates in Festival of Friendship
Global -- The Jamat in Kenya, alongside other faith communities, recently participated in the Festival of Friendship 2018, in a show of unity, cultural diversity, and friendly competition. The Festival of Friendship (FOF) brings together young people from numerous Asian communities in the country through sports and recreation. The initiative was launched in 1992 by a number of like-minded individuals, including ...
Bamyan hosts Salgirah celebration
Afghanistan -- A delegation from the Ismaili Council for Afghanistan travelled to Bamyan in December 2018 to join the Jamat there in celebrating the occasion of Mawlana Hazar Imam's 82nd birthday. The President of the Council, Mir Ahmad Joyenda, and members of the delegation were welcomed by the deputy governor of Bamyan and leaders of regional AKDN institutions at the airport, ...
VIDEO: Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee visit to the UK
In June 2018, Mawlana Hazar Imam visited the United Kingdom in celebration of his Diamond Jubilee. ...
VIDEO: Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee visit to East Africa
In October 2017, Mawlana Hazar Imam visited Uganda and Tanzania in celebration of his Diamond Jubilee. ...
VIDEO: Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee visit to France (English)
In June and September 2018, Mawlana Hazar Imam visited France in celebration of his Diamond Jubilee. ...
