VIDEO: UCA's Khorog campus inauguration - Highlights
On 14 September, in what was a historic milestone, the University of Central Asia's Khorog campus was formally inaugurated by Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon. ...
Aga Khan Museum's Performing Arts Season Explores The Other Side of Fear
Artists, Musician, Dancers Confront and Conquer Fear through their Art Toronto, September 17, 2018 -- The Aga Khan Museum () to present its 2018 fall Performing Arts season featuring programming under ...
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Aga Khan Museum: 4 years since official inauguration [twitter.com]Dr. Fazila Lalani, a full-time Emergency Physician with Aga Khan Health Services-Tanzania [twitter.com]Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad was selected as one of Asia's 100 greatest ...
Intermediate class of computer programmers graduate
United Arab Emirates -- On 2 June, 2018 the first graduating intermediate class of computer programmers were awarded certificates on successful completion of Programming with Python, at Ismaili Centre Dubai. The coding course was launched in the summer of 2017, for the age group 13-18, by the education portfolio, to offer students a chance to be at par with their international ...
If You're Hung Up On Trying To Prove The People From Your Past Wrong, You're Honestly Just Failing Yourself
THOUGHTCATALOG.COM -- You don't need a revenge body. You don't need a revenge career. You don't need a revenge life. If any one of these things is something you are seriously motivated by, you need to check yourself. Sure, the idea that one day all of the people who doubted and rejected you could be impressed by you and know that they were wrong is nice. ...
Nizari Ismaili Imams took on Sufi names during the Anjundan period
The post-Alamut period in Nizari Ismaili history comprises two phases: the first two centuries after the fall of the state of Alamut (1090-1256), and the Anjundan revival from the mid-fifteenth to the eighteenth centuries.Some of the major Ismaili fortresses in Persia and Syria. Image: The Institute of Ismaili Studies After the fall of Alamut, Imams remained in hiding for almost two ...
Aga Khan Studs omnipresent
Siyouni's Laurens and Eziyra highlights of a successful weekend. All elements of the Aga Khan Studs activity were in the limelight during a busy weekend highlighted by a fourth Group 1 success for SIYOUNI's daughter LAURENS, and a fifth Group victory for EZIYRA. The blue-blooded ZARKAMIYA took an excellent third place in the Gr. 1 Prix Vermeille, while the progeny of ...
Le Jamat en France invité au ravivage de la flamme de l'Arc de Triomphe
France -- A l'occasion du centenaire de la fin de la 1ère Guerre Mondiale, le Conseil Ismaili pour la France a représenté le jamat de la juridiction française lors d'une cérémonie marquant la mémoire des soldats d'origine sud-asiatique, qui ont perdu la vie il y a un siècle. Les invités de cet événement se sont réunis pour s'accorder sur l'unité et ...
Jamat in France invited to rekindle the flame at the Arc de Triomphe
Global -- On the occasion of the centenary of the end of the First World War, the Ismaili Council for France represented the France jurisdiction Jamat at a ceremony to mark the memory of soldiers of South Asian origin, who lost their lives a century ago. Guests at the event came together to focus on unity and cohesion between all peoples. ...
Inauguration of Khorog campus furthers University of Central Asia's work in mountain communities
Global -- The University of Central Asia's Khorog campus in Tajikistan was officially inaugurated on 14 September 2018, joining the world-class centre for knowledge and learning, which connects isolated rural communities with the global community. The Khorog campus is the second to become operational after UCA's Naryn campus was inaugurated in Kyrgyzstan in 2016. In his address at the inauguration of ...
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The Aga Khan Education Services has established over 240 Early Childhood Development units around the world [twitter.com]Professor Karim H. Karim has uploaded "Re-viewing the 'national' in 'international communication': Through the lens of ...
Open House at Aga Khan Early Learning Centre
20 September, 09:00-16:00 - Families are welcome to come in with their children to tour the nursery and see its classes in action, and have some refreshments. Open House at Aga ...
On the Hidden Meaning of the Animal Fable in the Rasā'il Ikhwān al-Ṣafā
The animal fable as narrated by the Ikhwn al Safa in their Rasail is, without doubt, the most famous part of the Brethren's encyclopaedic corpus. The work clearly stands out in ...
Watch Mohamed Assani on The Harpreet Singh Show
Mohamed Assani () is a celebrated sitar player and composer ...
Nizar Macnojia's captivating drawing of Zikr Band at the Jubilee Arts Festival
Nizar MacNojia's live capture of a beautiful water color painting, capturing Zikr band's memorable performance at the Jubilee Arts Festival in 2018. ...
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International Democracy Day: Aga Khan Foundation's support for the Afghanistan Institute of Civil Society (AICS) [twitter.com]The story of how the Sunder Nursery, a neglected heritage-park complex in New Delhi, was nursed back ...
On Political Correctness
THEAMERICANSCHOLAR.ORG -- THE AMERICAN SCHOLAR -- [ISMAILI DIGEST ED: By former Yale English professor William Deresiewicz, self-described as "an atheist, democratic socialist, [and] card-carrying member of the liberal elite."] ARTICLE: Power, class, and the new campus religion . Of course, colleges like Scripps and its ilk are only diverse in terms of identity. In terms of ideology, they are all but homogeneous. You don't have "different voices" ... you have different bodies, speaking with the same voice. ...
A Confession of Liberal Intolerance
NYTIMES.COM -- NEW YORK TIMES -- We progressives believe in diversity, and we want women, blacks, Latinos, gays and Muslims at the table - er, so long as they aren't conservatives.... I wondered whether universities stigmatize conservatives and undermine intellectual diversity.... Four studies found that the proportion of professors in the humanities who are Republicans ranges between 6 and 11%, and in the social sciences between 7 and 9%. ...
Ismaili CIVIC Day - Ontario
Canada -- See below for Ismaili CIVIC Day (Ontario) activities in your area. What is Ismaili CIVIC? Ismaili CIVIC Day is a day where the Ismaili community in Canada joins hands to provide service to its country to improve the quality of life of fellow Canadians, one Canadian at a time. Ismaili CIVIC and the Ismaili community's effort to improve quality ...
Fourth Group 1 for Laurens
The daughter of Siyouni causes an upset and winsthe Matron Stakes. The mighty daughter of SIYOUNI put up one of her most dazzling performances to win the Gr.1 Matron Stakes at Leopardstown today. The three-year-old filly was facing no easy task with four-time Group 1 winner Alpha Centauri as well as Group 1 winners Clemmie and Happily lining up in the ...
Words of Wisdom: A great day for the University of Central Asia
As a result of your efforts, the University of Central Asia is already helping to lead the peoples of this Central Asian Mountain Region to an exciting new chapter in their ...
President of Tajikistan Inaugurates First Regional University in Tajikistan
In what was a historic milestone, the University of Central Asia's Khorog campus was formally inaugurated 14 September 2018 by Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon. The Khorog campus is the second campus ...
Words of Wisdom: Immense contributions of Landscape Architect, late Mohammad Shaheer
His Highness the Aga Khan addresses the audience gathered for the inauguration of the Sunder Nursery, part of the Nizamuddin Urban Renewal Initiative. AKDN/ Shamsh Maredia And I would also salute the ...
Part 6: The Epsom Derby Trail | Aga Khan Studs History
AGAKHANSTUDS.COM -- The Aga Khan had to wait another five years before getting started on the Epsom Derby winning trail - and then it was the stable outsider Blenheim (Harry Wragg), rather than the second favourite Rustom Pasha in 1930. He was as surprised as everyone at the outcome but that did not dampen his enthusiasm at his win. Two years later he had ...
Diamond Jubilee Youth Festival
Pakistan -- As part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations, the Aga Khan Youth and Sports Board for Pakistan (AKYSBP), in collaboration with the Ismaili Councils for Lower and Upper Chitral and the Regional and Local YSB, organised a "Diamond Jubilee Youth Festival" that celebrated Art and Culture, Sports, Leadership and our admirable Ismaili Scouts and Guides. The event brought together 3000 ...
GALLERY: University of Central Asia Khorog Campus
The University of Central Asia's (UCA) undergraduate campus in Tajikistan is located in Khorog, 2,100 metres above sea level on a site gifted by the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan. Phase I construction of the UCA Khorog campus was completed in 2017, and includes an academic block, laboratory building, student life building, and residences. The Khorog Campus houses a library, ...
World leaders came to Ghana to pay their last respects to the late United Nations secretary-general Kofi Annan
World leaders and royalty have paid their respects to one of Africa's most famous diplomats, Kofi Annan, at his funeral in his home country of Ghana. It is the climax of ...
Round-table Supported by the Aga Khan Foundation (Bangladesh) and Rizwan Adatia Foundation: 'Closing the skills gap: Preparing the next generation for an uncertain job market'
Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center's Office of Professional Development, in partnership with The Daily Star, organised a roundtable discussion on 'Closing the skills gap: Preparing the next generation for an uncertain job ...
Time lapse: Hunza & Fairy Meadows (Pakistan)
VIMEO.COM -- PRIMORDIALSCAPES -- ISMAILI DIGEST ED: Just awesome. Must see! -- A time lapse project of northern areas of Pakistan focusing on Hunza Valley & Fairy Meadows. For best results, please watch in HD mode. Photographers: Farah Mahmood, Nasir Mahmood, Nauman Azhar Post Production: Nauman Azhar Post Sequence: Adobe Creative Suit Music: Pandemic by Tony Anderson Shot on: Canon 5dmkII, Canon 6D, ...
Ismaili CIVIC Day - British Columbia
Canada -- See below for Ismaili CIVIC Day (British Columbia) activities in your area. Ismaili CIVIC Day is a day where the Ismaili community in Canada joins hands to provide service to its country to improve the quality of life of fellow Canadians, one Canadian at a time. Ismaili CIVIC and the Ismaili community's effort to improve quality of life here ...
President Rahmon inaugurates first Regional University in Tajikistan
Khorog, Tajikistan, 14 September 2018 - In what was a historic milestone, the University of Central Asia's Khorog campus was formally inaugurated today by Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon. The Khorog campus is the second campus of the University to become operational since its Naryn campus was inaugurated in Kyrgyzstan in 2016. The University of Central Asia (UCA) was founded in 2000 ...
VIDEO: Alamut Period Nizari Ismaili History Crash Course
This presentation, part of a multi-part crash course in Ismaili History, covers the Alamut period. During this period Hasan i-Sabbah established Ismaili strongholds in Alamut as well as other parts of Persia and Syria. ...
Mawlana Hazar Imam pays tribute to Kofi Annan
Global -- Mawlana Hazar Imam, at the invitation of the President of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo, today joined world leaders at the funeral of former Secretary General of the United Nations, Kofi Annan. Mr Annan was laid to rest at a state funeral in Accra, Ghana earlier today. Hazar Imam was accompanied by Princess Zahra. Mr Annan was a friend ...
Expressions for the Silver, Golden & Diamond Jubilees (and beyond) of our Beloved Imam Mawlana Shah Karim al Hussaini Aga Khan
By ROSE MOTANI Author's note: The verses of the compositions in Urdu, Hindi and Arabic are given in transliterated form. As the actual meaning and feelings get lost in translation, I have tried to convey only the gist of the verses. O Karim Shah Hamara GIST: O our Karim Shah, you are the support of my life, The Lord of my ...
In Conversation with the rising Sports Stars of the community!
India -- Sports in today's life has become really important. With the kind of sedentary or routine lifestyle that one lives, sports or a physical activity is sure to bring a life style change in a person. In a candid chat we spoke to a few sportspersons from our community and they all encourage the Jamat to start a physical activity. ...
Discover Emperors & Jewels at the Aga Khan Museum - With Video Report in Russian
Emperors & Jewels: Treasures of the Indian Courts from The al-Sabah Collection, Kuwait: Aug 18, 2018 - Jan 27, 2019. Also taste new Emperors & Jewels menu at Diwan Restaurant. All ...
VIDEO: Remarkable Conversations | Dr. Henry Kim of the Aga Khan Museum
Dr. Henry Kim is the Director and CEO of the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto. The Aga Khan Museum has gained national and international recognition for the excellence of its architecture, as well as accolades for how it uses its remarkable collection and programming to further a dialogue that spans history and civilizations. ...
Aga Khan pays tribute to Kofi Annan
Accra, Ghana, 13 September 2018 - His Highness the Aga Khan, at the invitation of the President of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo, today joined world leaders to pay tribute to former Secretary General of the United Nations, Kofi Annan. Mr Annan was laid to rest at a State funeral in Accra, Ghana earlier today. The Aga Khan, Imam, (Spiritual leader) ...
The Ideological Turing Test: How to Be Less Wrong
MEDIUM.COM -- It is really, really, really hard to be right.... "A whole lot of us go through life assuming that we are basically right, basically all the time, about basically everything ... As absurd as it sounds when we stop to think about it, our steady state seems to be one of unconsciously assuming that we are very close to omniscient." Admitting you might be wrong can transform ...
A Few Principles for Thinking Clearly
THEPOLYMATHPROJECT.COM -- Smil was a little-known academic until he rose into public awareness thanks to Bill Gates. Gates has read all of Smil's books and goes as far as to say, "I learn more by reading Vaclav Smil than just about anyone." ... Here are a few things I'm learning from him on how to think clearly: Read widely, with maximum curiosity ... Put reality first and theory last ... Manage your identity ...
