VIDEO: Global Leadership Dinner
30-minute film of the Global Leadership dinner hosted by the UN Foundation in 2017, where Mawlana Hazar Imam was presented with the Champion for Global Change award. ...
At dawn of Islam's 1400 years, the Aga Khan in speech to Asia Society envisaged Islamic cities representing to the world all that the "City of God and man can be"
As the New York Asia Society prepares to honour His Highness the Aga Khan on Wednesday November 1 with the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award, we present below a short introductory video prepared for the event as well as a condensed version of the Aga Khan's fascinating speech that he delivered to the Society 38 years ago, on September 25, 1979. In ...
VIDEO: Global Leadership Dinner (Longer edit)
30-minute film of the Global Leadership dinner hosted by the UN Foundation in 2017, where His Highness the Aga Khan was presented with the Champion for Global Change award. ...
Book Review by Dr. Mohamed Keshavjee: Memoirs of a Muhindi: Fleeing East Africa for the West
"Memoirs of a Muhindi-Fleeing East Africa for the West" A Journey through time and space to a new life By Dr. Mohamed Keshavjee According to the Czechoslovakian prize-winning novelist and writer, ...
3 Books on the Importance of Early Childhood Education | The New York Times
Across the country, school reformers are pushing for the expansion of publicly funded early education. In New York, Mayor Bill de Blasio, who won the Democratic mayoral primary on Sept. 12, ...
Design for Diversity: The Aga Khan Award for Architecture Exhibition at American Institute of Architects Washington DC
Organized by the Aga Khan Council for the United States of America in cooperation with the Aga Khan Trust for Culture, the Aga Khan Award for Architecture and the AIA DC. ...
Dr Matt Reed, CEO, Aga Khan Foundation to speak at British Expertise International Group
The Aga Khan Foundation: An Introduction then a Focus on Central Asia Monday, November 6, 2017 3:00pm - 5:00pm British Expertise International 23 Grafton Street London, England, W1S 4EY United Kingdom ...
VIDEO: Five Former US Presidents Recognize Houston's Ismaili Muslim Volunteers
On behalf of the Ismaili Community Engaged in Responsible Volunteering (I-CERV), President of the Council for the Southwestern United States, Murad Ajani, was honored as a Point of Light recipient at a concert on October 21, held at Texas A&M University. ...
Aga Khan Foundation National Walk-Run Houston
DATES/TIME: Sat. Nov. 04: 9:30 a - 2:30 p LOCATION: Sam Houston Park 1000 Bagby Street Houston Aga Khan Foundation National Walk is a public event to raise unrestricted funds and ...
Rays of Light returns to USA
United States -- Rays of Light: Glimpses into the Ismaili Imamat was inaugurated in Paris by Mawlana Hazar Imam, along with members of the Noorani family, during his Golden Jubilee. It is returning as a Diamond Jubilee International Program, with the first USA exhibition planned for Chicago on November 2, 2017.Since the inauguration, Rays of Light has toured France, the UK, ...
Visiting Rays of Light
Rays of Light -- Frequently Asked Questions: What is "Rays of Light: Glimpses into the Ismaili Imamat"? "Rays of Light: Glimpses into the Ismaili Imamat" is one of six Golden Jubilee International Programmes, and seeks to depict the work of His Highness the Aga Khan through 60 years of his Imamat. On December 11, 2008, immediately following the final Golden Jubilee ...
Nabila Alibhai: Why people of different faiths are painting their houses of worship yellow | TED Talk
Divisions along religious lines are deepening, and we're doubting more and more how much we have in common. How can we stand boldly and visibly together? Inspired by an idea from ...
Sultan Meghji: Data is Holding Back Artificial Intelligence
Sultan Meghji is the Founder & Managing Director at Virtova and an experienced executive in high tech, life sciences and financial services. Starting his career as a technology researcher over 25 ...
Video: Story of Aiva Labs (McMaster University's on-campus entrepreneurship initiative)
We were earlier introduced to the success story of Adnan and Sarosha by Alauddin Hemraj. Watch the journey of Aiva, in their own words. The Forge is Hamilton's startup incubator and ...
(VI) Legacy of Jubilee in Ismaili History
By: Mumtaz Ali Tajddin S. Ali mumtaztajddin@yahoo.com Golden & Diamond Jubilees of Mawlana Hazar Imam Shah Karim Al Hussaini, Aga Khan IV GOLDEN JUBILEE OF MAWLANA HAZAR IMAM The 11th July, ...
Asif Virani: Diamond Jubilee Poetry #3 - Pukaar
In the series of 12, this is the poetry #3 dedicated to Mawlana Hazar Imam Shah Karim Al-Husayni Aga Khan (Our spiritual father) by reciting poetry in Urdu. This recitation speaks ...
Harvard University honors mClinica CEO Farouk Meralli with the Public Health Innovator Award
Farouk Meralli, CEO of mClinica, honored by Harvard University with the Public Health Innovator Award for his work transforming public health in Southeast Asia On Saturday, October 14, 2017, mClinica founder ...
Professor Roy P. Mottahedeh of Harvard University to present on Medieval Iranian city of Kashan: Crossroads of Commerce and Culture
Aga Khan University Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations presents Medieval Kashan: Crossroads of Commerce and Culture Mon 6 November 2017 Room 2.3, Aga Khan University Institute for the Study ...
The Conciliation and Arbitration Board for Canada Signs a Historic Agreement
Canada -- EVENT At a special ceremony held in Edmonton, Alberta on July 19, 2017, a historic Memorandum of Co-operation and Understanding (MOU) was signed by Karim Sunderji, Chairman of the Conciliation and Arbitration Board for Canada (NCAB) and Barry Marshall, President of the Alternative Dispute Institute of Alberta (ADRIA). The agreement recognizes the valuable role that both organizations play in ...
VIDEO: Five Former US Presidents Recognise Houston's Ismaili Muslim Volunteers
United States -- On behalf of the Ismaili Community Engaged in Responsible Volunteering (I-CERV), President of the Council for the Southwestern United States, Murad Ajani, was honoured as a Points of Light recipient at a concert on 21 October at Texas A&M University. On behalf of the Ismaili Community Engaged in Responsible Volunteering (I-CERV), President of the Council for the Southwestern ...
Five former U.S. presidents recognise Houston's Ismaili Muslim volunteers
United States -- "These are ordinary people doing extraordinary things. That spirit of volunteerism, that spirit that says we are all in this together, that spirit is exemplified by the five Points of Light recipients." -- President Barack Obama, speaking about the Points of Light honourees at Texas A&M University on 21 October 2017. On behalf of the Ismaili Community Engaged ...
VIDEO: Diamond Jubilee Highlights - Southeastern USA
Enjoy the highlights from the Diamond Jubilee Opening Ceremony in the Southeastern US. ...
AKYSB Premier Cup-2017 Gala Event
Reported by: Irfan Ali Mississauga, ON 10-29-2017: Ontario AKYSB hosted Premier Cup awards night for all the players and their families who participated in their Indoor/Outdoor cricket tournament ealier in the ...
Dr. Vali Jamal's Reflections on His Highness the Aga Khan receiving Most Excellent Order of the Pearl of Africa
Vali Jamal is BA Cambridge and PhD Stanford, author of the book Uganda Asians, concluded at 2333 pages, 10,000 images, after 10.6 years of work, now expected to be launched mid ...
(V) Legacy of Jubilee in Ismaili History
By: Mumtaz Ali Tajddin S. Ali mumtaztajddin@yahoo.com Silver Jubilee of Mawlana Hazar Imam, Aga Khan IV On 11th July, 982, the global Ismaili jamat celebrated the Silver Jubilee of the Present ...
Update #1: Forthcoming visit of Mawlana Hazar Imam to Eastern Canada - Ottawa celebrates with cake, sherbet and raas
October 28, 2017. Raas in Ottawa to celebrate Mawlana Hazar Imam's forthcoming visit to Eastern Canada . Raas is a hand clapping dance that is performed in circles - it can be slow or fast paced, depending on the beat of the music. Photo: Safiq Devji. By ABDULMALIK J. MERCHANT (Editor/Publisher of Barakah, Simerg and Simergphotos) Sherbet and cake along with ...
Diamond Jubilee Highlights - Southeastern USA
United States -- The video highlights of the Diamond Jubilee Opening Ceremony in Southeastern USA on July 11, 2017. ...
VIDEO: Jubilee Arts - Born to Create
Jubilee Arts is a new international programme to be established during the Diamond Jubilee year to celebrate the Jamat's vast artistic skills and cultural traditions. Learn more here: ...
(Video) Watch Arif Bhanji, Zain Manji of FIIX Expert Mobile Mechanics on CBC's Dragon's Den
The suspense and drama was over-the-top when Arif Bhanji and Zain Manji of FIIX.io took on the CBC's Show Dragons' Den ...
His Highness the Aga Khan speaking on pluralism at the United Nations Global Leadership Dinner 2017
New York, USA, 18 October 2017 - His Highness the Aga Khan speaking on pluralism and accepting the Champion for Global Change Award at the 2017 United Nations Global Leadership Dinner. ...
Rahim's synthesis: In polarised times, Abdur Rahim could be a national icon for his syncretism (India)
Why should we recall Rahim today? In our polarised world where Hindi and Urdu are placed respectively in Hindu and Muslim camps, Rahim disrupts the neat order ... by Syeda Hameed ...
(IV) Legacy of Jubilee in Ismaili History
By: Mumtaz Ali Tajddin S. Ali mumtaztajddin@yahoo.com Platinum Jubilee of Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III Platinum is a soft, ductile and silver-white metallic element. The Spanish scientist Antonio de ...
With Farah Nasser, Zabeen Hirji, Bessma Momani & others ... Discover, decode, and drive the future of an inclusive region (Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area)
Fri, 3 Nov 2017 at 9:00 AM Ismaili Centre 49 Wynford Drive North York, Ontario M3C 1K1 Canada Picture this. A region where our world-class diversity is both celebrated and valued. ...
New study by the Aga Khan University School of Media and Communications to assess impact of tech on Kenyan journalism
The Aga Khan University School of Media and Communications (GSMC) has partnered with the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) to study how new technologies have impacted journalism. The research aims to ...
Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, to visit his Ismaili followers in Eastern Canada in November 2017
His Highness the Aga Khan, Mawlana Hazar Imam, shares a light moment with his followers at the Diamond Jubilee Darbar in Kampala, Uganda on October 10, 2017. Photo: The Ismaili/Zahur Ramji. Ismailis gasp in delight at announcement of Mawlana Hazar Imam's visit to Canada in November 2017 By MALIK MERCHANT (Editor) Note: Pertinent and meaningful material to prepare for Mawlana Hazar ...
Aga Khan Academy, Hyderabad partners for Digital Transformation of Anganwadis in Telangana
India -- Aga Khan Academy, Hyderabad signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding with Mahbubnagar District Collectorate and Centre for Digital Financial Inclusion (CDFI) Aga Khan Academy, Hyderabad signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding with Mahbubnagar District Collectorate and Centre for Digital Financial Inclusion (CDFI) to launch the Benefit Entitlement Tracking Solution (BETS), a digital pilot project to track the delivery of ...
Mawlana Hazar Imam to meet with Jamats of Eastern Canada
Global -- The Leaders' International Forum (LIF) announced Friday that Mawlana Hazar Imam will visit Canada in November this year. In addition to presiding over the inaugural Global Centre for Pluralism (GCP) Award ceremony in Ottawa and attending meetings of the GCP Board, Mawlana Hazar Imam will meet with Eastern Canada Jamats in the jurisdictions of the Councils of Ontario, Ottawa, ...
Ismaili artists worldwide will unite to showcase talents through Jubilee Arts
Jubilee Arts -- Jubilee Arts is a new international programme to be established during the Diamond Jubilee year to celebrate the Jamat's vast artistic skills and cultural traditions. Whatever your creative passion -- painting, architecture, filmmaking, dance, or musical performance -- Jubilee Arts will unleash these talents and celebrate them in countries all over the world. If you are an established ...
Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, to Bless Ismailis in Eastern Canada with Didar in November 2017
His Highness the Aga Khan, Mawlana Hazar Imam, at the Dar es Salaam Darbar in October 2017. He will grace the Eastern Canadian Ismailis with his didar in November 2017. Ismailis gasp in delight and shed tears of joy at announcement of Mawlana Hazar Imam's visit to Canada in November 2017 By Malik Merchant, Editor (Note: We will have regular updates ...
VIDEO: "This is Canadian Art" with Sameer Farooq
"A lot of my work is very much about building imaginary museums, to talk about what is not captured, what is lost, what is not represented, what has kind of disappeared in the quicksand of history... I want to encourage the viewer to imagine artifacts from their own lives that could have a place in the museum -- but because of various ...
