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Death of a great stallion
Linamix dies at the age of 29. It is with great regret that the Aga Khan Studs announce the death of LINAMIX at the age of 29. As a racehorse, LINAMIX carried the pink and grey colors of his breeder, Jean-Luc Lagardère, and notably won the Gr.1 Poule d'Essai des Poulains before being retired for covering duties to Haras du Val ...
17th Century Shahi Hammam wins UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award for Cultural Heritage Conservation
Lahore, Pakistan, 9 September 2016 - The Conservation of the 17th Century Shahi Hammam in the Walled City of Lahore has received the Award of Merit in this year's UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation, announced in Bangkok on 1st September 2016. The Aga Khan Cultural Service Pakistan (AKCSP), with financial support of the Royal Norwegian Embassy (RNE) and facilitation ...
Mithi Sev (Sweet Sev)
Healthy Hints Despite the red traffic light for sugar, this recipe uses less sugar than a traditional sev recipe. To make up for less sugar, we've added raisins and vanilla essence which both lend a certain subtle sweetness to the dish, while nuts like almonds and pistachios which contain heart-healthy nutrients add substance and depth of flavour so you don't miss ...
Prince Rahim attends World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan
Global -- Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, 6 September 2016 -- Prince Rahim represented Mawlana Hazar Imam at the opening ceremony of the Second World Nomad Games, an international event that celebrates the cultural heritage of nomadic peoples throughout out the world. Attending at the invitation of His Excellency President Almazbek Atambayev, Prince Rahim led the Aga Khan Development Network delegation, which included Shamsh ...
Prince Rahim Aga Khan attends Opening of World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan
Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, 6 September 2016 - Representing His Highness the Aga Khan, Prince Rahim Aga Khan attended the official opening of the Second World Nomad Games, 2016, at the invitation of H.E. President Almazbek Atambayev. He was amongst 30 other Heads of Delegations, which included Heads of Republics, Ministers and other high level dignitaries. With more than 1,000 performers and an ...
Classes begin for the University of Central Asia's first undergraduate students
Naryn, Kyrgyz Republic, 5 September 2016 - Undergraduate classes at the University of Central Asia's (UCA) Naryn, Kyrgyz Republic campus commenced on 5 September 2016. The 71 students admitted through a competitive, transparent and merit-based admissions process come from Tajikistan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Kazakhstan, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Welcoming the students, Shamsh Kassim-Lakha, Executive Chairman, UCA Board Executive Committee and Diplomatic Representative ...
GALLERY: The Naryn Campus of the University of Central Asia
Naryn, Kyrgyz Republic - The University of Central Asia (UCA) is a regional, fully residential, internationally chartered university devoting considerable resources to mountain-based research. It is a secular, private and not-for-profit university founded by the Governments of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). The pioneering class of undergraduates began their educational journey at the first ...
Grilled Coriander and Lime Chicken
Healthy Hints The fat traffic light signals that this recipe is high in fat; indicating that it can be enjoyed occasionally with a lighter side. It also reminds us to be mindful about the rest of our week's meals to ensure that on the whole we keep our fat intake within limits. Of course, feel free to reduce the amount of ...
A Proposal to Enhance the Wonderful Ideal of "One Jamat" for the Diamond Jubilee of His Highness the Aga Khan
"As you have seen from recent days, here in Karachi, but also in other parts of Pakistan, the Jamat that has been here comes from many different countries, speaks many different languages, comes from different backgrounds, cultural backgrounds, but remember, please remember, that you are one Jamat; that you recognise the same Imam of the Time." Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness ...
Transforming the Sharing of Knowledge through Print and Digitisation
News story -- Dr Walid Ghali presented a paper entitled To print or not to print. Is that still the question? at the 38th Annual Conference of the Middle East Librarians Committee (MELCom), which was held at Leiden University in The Netherlands. The paper explored the various possibilities that led to the delay in the launch of the printing press during the ...
IIS Summer Programme on Islam held at the Ismaili Centre, London
News story -- Thirty-one participants from Canada, India, Pakistan, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and United States of America attended the fourteenth Summer Programme on Islam, which was held at the Ismaili Centre, London, from 14 - 20 July. The participants came from a diverse range of professional backgrounds including education, government, journalism, judiciary, medicine, media and non-governmental organisations. The Summer ...
Group Treble for Aga Khan Studs sires
Born To Sea secures first Group victory. The Aga Khan Studs stallions were on spectacular form on Sunday, with a Group double for Siyouni in Deauville, and a first Group success for first season sire BORN TO SEA at the Curragh. Sea The Stars' three-quarter brother BORN TO SEA has begun to follow in the illustrious footsteps of his elder. The ...
Restoration of the Stor Palace, Kabul
Kabul, Afghanistan, 26 August 2016 - The fabled 19th Century Stor Palace (also known as the Qasre Storay) has been restored to its former grandeur by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) in collaboration with the governments of Afghanistan and India. The conservation project, which employed more than 300 Afghan craftsmen and laborers and generated 282,000 man/days of employment, was ...
Honourable Ummy Ally Mwalimu launches second phase of Aga Khan Hospital construction
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 23 August 2016 - Tanzania's Minister for Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children, Honourable Madam Ummy Ally Mwalimu, and Princess Zahra Aga Khan, Chair of the Aga Khan Health Services Board Executive Committee, officially launched Phase 2 construction of the Aga Khan Hospital today. The Hospital is at the centre of a healthcare system under the ...
Mango Lassi
Healthy Hints Falling into the category of both a drink and dessert, mango lassi can be served post-meal as a sweet dish or a snack with some fresh nuts sprinkled on top if you're trying to keep your meals light. Although sugar is needed to balance the tartness of fresh yoghurt, you can skip this step if you prefer your proportion ...
VIDEO: Golden Jubilee - Tanzania visit : TheIsmaili.org
Mawlana Hazar Imam's Golden Jubilee visit to Tanzania. ...
VIDEO: Golden Jubilee - Syria visit : TheIsmaili.org
Mawlana Hazar Imam's Golden Jubilee visit to Syria. ...
VIDEO: Golden Jubilee - Uganda visit : TheIsmaili.org
Mawlana Hazar Imam's Golden Jubilee visit to Uganda. ...
An Exploration of Eight Ismaili Ginans on Science, Spirituality and Pluralism
Note from the Publisher/Editor (August 28, 2016): Lately, it has not been possible for Simerg to publish new articles that have been submitted by numerous authors, and for this we offer our sincerest apologies to our contributors and readers around the world. Normal publication on this website and Simerg's two sister websites, simergphotos.com and barakah.com authors will resume during the latter ...
Siyouni shines at Deauville
His daughter Trixia back to best in Prix de Lieurey, and yearlings appeal at Arqana. Siyouni enjoyed a great day at Deauville on Monday as his daughter Trixia provided a classy display to lift the Gr. 3 Prix de Lieurey. During the first two sessions of Arqana's premier yearling sale, the Haras de Bonneval sire has seen three progeny conceived at ...
Riyaan Maherali: My Ismaili Jubilee Games Hero - Adnan Dahlvani of Team USA Blue
BY RIYAAN MAHERALI Adnan Dahlvani of Team USA with brothers Qayl (left) and Riyaan (right), both wearing the FC Barcelona soccer camp jerseys. I first met Adnan on my way to the Global Village.* He and his team were walking towards us when I recognized the team USA shirts. I wanted to take a picture with them, and of course ...
VIDEO: Golden Jubilee - Kenya visit : TheIsmaili.org
Mawlana Hazar Imam's Golden Jubilee visit to Kenya. ...
VIDEO: Jubilee Games Sports Highlights - Day 7 : TheIsmaili.org
Highlights of sport action at the 2016 Jubilee Games in Dubai on Thursday, 28 July. ...
VIDEO: Highlights from the 2016 Jubilee Games : TheIsmaili.org
Looking back on some of the highlights of the 2016 Jubilee Games that took place between 22 - 29 July in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. ...
VIDEO: Jubilee Games wraps up with an incredible closing ceremony
Global -- In a dazzling end to a memorable week, the Jubilee Games Closing Ceremony was a kaleidoscope of colour, dance, music, photos, and inspiring words. ...
Your Opportunity to Acquire a Highly Acclaimed Beautiful New Book About the People and Food of the Pamirs
Frederik van Oudenhoven happily displaying the 688 page book "With Our Own Hands" that he co-authored with Jamila Haider. Photo: Facebook page, PamirFoodandLife "Those of us reading this book several thousand miles away from the Pamir Mountains cannot fail to be moved by the celebration of human diversity and dignity. I hope this book will act as a spur to other ...
VIDEO: Skilling of Rural Youth by Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India)
This moves takes you through the journey of AKRSP (I)'s skill development and placement programme and through journeys of countless youth who benefited by this program. ...
Three ways breastfeeding can boost your baby's immunity
Nutrition Centre -- Paediatrician Dr Fatima Hashamali has spent over three decades serving communities in East Africa and Pakistan. For World Breastfeeding Week, she highlights three ways in which breastfeeding can boost a baby's immunity. World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year between 1 - 7 August. In more than 170 countries around the world, it provides an opportunity to talk ...
VIDEO: Day 7 Sports Highlights
Global -- The final day of competition at the Jubilee Games lived up to the hype. Team Canada caught up to and overtook Team Pakistan in the medal standings, and everyone in attendance was treated to great matches. ...
VIDEO: The Qur'an in the 21st Century
In this lecture, Walid Saleh, Associate Professor and Chair of the Institute of Islamic Studies at the University of Toronto, discusses the status of the Qur'an in the 21st century. This lecture took place on May 1, 2016 in the Aga Khan Museum auditorium and is the second in the six-part lecture series titled "Islam and Muslims in the 21st Century." The series ...
VIDEO: University of Central Asia Naryn, Kyrgyz Republic Phase I Campus - Aerial View (August 2016)
The University of Central Asia's (UCA) first undergraduate campus in Naryn, Kyrgyz Republic is on schedule to open in September 2016. ...
Reflections and Outcomes of the QAA Higher Education Review
News story -- In April 2016, the Institute underwent a three-day review visit by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA). The purpose of the QAA is to safeguard standards for all Higher Education institutions in the UK, which include Alternative Providers such as the IIS. The Higher Education Review (HER) is an in-depth review which examines every aspect of the Institute's work that ...
VIDEO: Dream, believe and reach the sky: Spirit of #OneJamat alive in many languages : TheIsmaili.org
Competition was intense at the 2016 Jubilee Games, but it was the spirit of unity that won out in the end. And nothing was more symbolic of that unity than the Jubilee Games theme song, which could be heard on the lips of literally everyone. ...
VIDEO: Volunteers make the 2016 Jubilee Games a reality : TheIsmaili.org
Approximately 2,000 volunteers from the United Arab Emirates and abroad gathered in Dubai to make the 2016 Jubilee Games a reality. This video pays tribute to them. ...
VIDEO: Jubilee Games Sports Highlights - Day 6 : TheIsmaili.org
Highlights of sport action at the 2016 Jubilee Games in Dubai on Wednesday, 27 July. ...
VIDEO: Live performance of the Jubilee Games theme song at the Opening Ceremony : TheIsmaili.org
Salim Merchant, Farah Mitha and Raj Pandit perform the Jubilee Games theme song live, at the Opening Ceremony of the 2016 Jubilee Games in Dubai. ...
Agreement for a new phase of "Creating Opportunities in a Safe Environment (COSE)"
Dushanbe, Tajikistan, 29 July 2016 - Focus Humanitarian Assistance (FOCUS), an affiliate of the Aga Khan Development Network, and the Swiss Cooperation Office in Tajikistan have signed an agreement to implement Phase II of a 36-month project that will directly and indirectly enhance community disaster preparedness levels of approximately 50,000 people in Tajikistan. The project, "Creating Opportunities in a Safe Environment ...
VIDEO: Jubilee Games Sports Highlights - Day 5 : TheIsmaili.org
Highlights of sport action at the 2016 Jubilee Games in Dubai on Tuesday, 26 July. ...
