It seems to me that rules of non-proliferation are now applied to all nuclear technology for both civilian and military purposes. In fact, the conditions for the sale of civilian nuclear energy is like some kind of technological colonisation, insofar that the most advanced nations make a point of holding on to all the "keys." From this point of view, we ...
Healthy Hints Sometimes a pilau dish is served with other dishes like channa (chickpea curry), a starter like samosas or even something sweet like ladoo. But take a close look at the calories -- you get nearly 600 Calories from a portion and this recipe is healthier than a standard one that has a good handful of fried onions. So try ...
Famine, then feast for Tajik Muslim sect By Kathy Lally, Baltimore Sun, June 4, 1995 (Copyright) To make it fit for this historic moment, the Pamiris have cleared and smoothed the rocky ground with their bare hands. The sparkling Panj - shallow and swift-flowing - divides Tajikistan from Afghanistan, and the Afghans here sit on their bank of the river, awaiting ...
More Group honours for Deem in Dubai. DALAKHANI's daughter DEEM returned to the site of her biggest triumph to date to record the second Group 3 success of her career in the Balanchine Stakes on Thursday evening. The grey mare opened her Pattern account last February when scoring in the Gr 3 Cape Verdi Stakes at Nad Al Sheba. Trained in ...
Vol. 7: In the Shrine of the Heart: Popular Classics from Bukhara and Beyond Vol. 8: Rainbow: Kronos Quartet with Alim & Fargana Qasimov and Homayoun Sakhi Vol. 9: In the Footsteps of Babur: Musical Encounters from the Lands of the Mughals 25 February 2010 - Music of Central Asia, the Aga Khan Music Initiative's panoramic 10-volume audio-visual survey of contemporary tradition-based ...
Aga Khan-breds make their presence felt ahead of Cheltenham Festival. ALAIVAN is now the favourite for the Grade 1 Triumph Hurdle following his 17-length domination of the Grade 2 Winning Fair Juvenile Hurdle at Fairyhouse on Saturday. Now trained by Edward O'Grady, ALAIVAN was winning the second of his three outings over timber after being bought privately from the Aga Khan ...
Devout Hindu Finds Space in Istanbul's "Blue Mosque" Which She Can Relate To by Radhika Mehta, Ottawa Special to Simerg. I so wanted to eternally hang on to those wonderfully uplifting feelings, that I went and bought a couple of beautiful Iznik tiles to bring back home with me, and even a quick daily glance at them washes my very heart ...
Healthy Hints Oily fish like salmon, trout, mackerel, sardines and herring are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to help reduce blood stickiness. This in turn could reduce your risk of heart disease, as part of a healthy lifestyle. Choose oily fish once a week. 1 heaped tsp honey 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp light ...
Hazrat Ali (a.s.) had written a comprehensive letter - articulating principles of public policy - for the guidance of the newly appointed Governor to Egypt, Maalik al Ashtar. In this fascinating directive, Hazrat Ali advises the new governor that his administration will succeed only if he governs with concern for justice, equity, probity and the prosperity of all. There is a ...
by Paulo Coelho An 1847 depiction of the Norse Yggdrasil as described in the Icelandic Prose Edda by Oluf Olufsen Bagge (Wikipedia image). The famous Persian poet Rumi tells us that one day, in a village in the north of what is now Iran, there appeared a man who told marvelous stories about a tree whose fruit made whoever ate of ...
Canada -- Imagine swimming 750 metres, then biking 20 kilometres, and finally running 5 kilometres in a span of a few hours. Sounds like an intense physical challenge? How about taking this on without your sense of sight? Rozina Issani shares her inspiring personal story. Rozina Issani celebrates with fellow members of the Blind Guys Tri Team. Courtesy of Rozina IssaniIn ...
Canada -- As the 2010 Winter Olympic Games got underway in Vancouver, hundreds of Ismaili volunteers officially became ambassadors to the world. Donning green-coloured jackets, these Olympic Ambassadors have been welcoming tourists and athletes, providing information and directions, and managing queues and crowds in Vancouver City Centre. "It is an amazing feeling to volunteer alongside other members of the Jamat at ...
A representation of the intricacies of life by Mary Lowe, a Canadian artist, who specializes in 3 dimensional clay sculptures. Image: I by Paulo Coelhio Many years ago, in a poor Chinese village, there lived a farmer and his son. His only material possession, apart from the land and a small hut, was a horse he had inherited from his ...
...Ismaili history provides many admirable examples of the sacrifices made by leaders, which could be a source of inspiration for those who take the trouble to learn from the past Folio from Hazrat Ali's Nahj al-Balagha (Peaks of Eloquence). Photo: Wikipedia Habituate your heart to mercy for the subjects and to affection and kindness for them. Do not stand over them ...
By Abbas Hamdani In all the work of the dais, the final interpreter and arbiter of law and doctrine remains the Imam. He ensures the continuity and progress in our thought, life, law and history. It is his greatest role for mankind, that is to keep the Sharia abreast of social change. The Imam is the symbol of change and development. ...
In their important survey work titled Islamic Art and Architecture 650-1250, the art-historians Richard Ettinghausen, Oleg Grabar and Marilyn Jenkins-Medina write: "The most striking feature of the arts under Fatimid rule was the establishment of Egypt, and more particularly of the newly created city of Cairo, as a major centre for artistic activities. The latter involved the construction of many buildings, ...
News story -- The IIS is pleased to announce the paperback edition ofAn Anthology of Qur'anic Commentaries: Volume I - On the Nature of the Divine.Edited by Feras Hamza, Sajjad Rizvi and Farhana Mayer, theAnthology analyses the works of Sunni, Shi'i, Ibadi, Mu'tazili and Sufi commentators on six Qur'anic verses, revealing varied approaches to the scripture and its meaning. Contextual introductions and ...
News story -- Founded in 1962, the UEAIaims to facilitate meetings and exchange of ideas and information among specialists of the Arab and Islamic world working in European universities. Congresses are held every two years and the proceedings are published. Dr Alí-de-Unzaga's paper was entitled '"It appeared so unto them": Ta'wil, the Torah and the Gospel in Ismaili Works (with special attention ...
Global -- Concluding a two-part series, Eboo Patel, the Founder and Executive Director of Interfaith Youth Core, discusses how his organisation overcomes the faith line and promotes religious pluralism by bringing young people together to engage in dialogue and service to the community. (Read the first part of this interview here.) ...
Healthy Hints Although this is called a salad, it's more of a main meal salad than a side dish. The chicken and eggs are a source of protein, the potatoes provide carbs, and the cucumber and peas form a serving of vegetables. Two-hundred-fifty Calories is quite high for a salad if it is being teamed up with a traditional high-fat meal. ...
Nutrition Centre -- Valentine's Day or not, looking after your heart is especially important for South Asians - particularly men - who are more at risk of heart disease than the wider population. However, there are many ways you can protect your heart whilst still enjoying delicious traditional home cooking.sxc/lusi Whether it's Valentine's Day or not, looking after your heart is ...
By Hakimali V. Surani 1. Introduction There should always be a common point where inter-communication could exist between man and God. About the past the Holy Qur'an says: "Lo, Allah preferred Adam and Noah and the family of Abraham and the family of Imran above all creatures. They were descendants one of another." (Holy Qur'an, 3:33-34) Allah's preference in the above ...
Excerpt of a chapter from the Da'aim al-Islam, a work by the Fatimid jurist Qadi al-Nu'man On the difference between Islam (submission) and Iman (faith), Allah the Most High says: "The Arabs of the desert declare: 'We are true believers'. Say (to them O Muhammad!): 'You are not. Rather say: We profess Islam, for faith has not yet found its way ...
Global -- In the first of a two-part series, TheIsmaili.org spoke with Eboo Patel, the Founder and Executive Director of Interfaith Youth Core, an organisation that promotes mutual respect and pluralism among young people from different religious traditions. Patel shares his understanding of religious pluralism and explains what motivates him in his work. ...
Canada -- When the Olympic Cauldron was lit at BC Place Stadium, the fire that set it alight came by way of 25 members of the Ismaili community. Like thousands of their fellow Canadians, they were chosen to carry the flame as it made its way across Canada in the months leading up to the Games. When the Olympic Cauldron was ...
Zarkava, the unbeaten winner of the 2008 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, gave birth to her first foal on the evening of Saturday 6th February at 9.30pm. Pat Downes, the Irish Manager of the Aga Khan Studs, was on hand to witness the foaling and described the filly by DALAKHANI as "a lovely individual that is correct, strong and full of ...
News story -- Of particular interest to the scholars and students in attendance was the nature of modernity and its relationship to tradition - as well as the pluralist understanding of Muslim modernity implied in the title of the volume. Dr. Sajoo drew attention to the risks of reducing the discussion of modernity to an East-West polarity, which ignored the manifold ways ...
The trio features a winning race filly and the broodmare Shaiyzima, sold in foal to Exceed and Excel. Breeders will have an opportunity to invest in The Aga Khan's bloodlines at the forthcoming Goffs Mixed Sale on 10 February. The three-strong consignment includes Lot 471, SHAIYZIMA, who is proven both on the track and in the paddocks. The daughter of Polish ...
Healthy Hints Although spinach is a little overrated in terms of being a fantastic source of iron, it does provide some iron. When a source of vitamin C (like lemon, lime, a side salad or a glass of fruit juice) is added to a recipe, it increases the absorption of iron from vegetarian foods. The lemon juice in this dish helps ...
by Mohib Ebrahim I think timelines exploit a compelling format which portrays knowledge as art and lets us engage in history both intellectually and aesthetically. If a picture is worth a thousand words then perhaps a picture with a thousand words is twice as valuable... An image of the entire timeline of Awards and Honours conferred on His Highness the Aga ...
Islamabad, Pakistan, 28 January 2010 - The First MicroFinanceBank Ltd - Pakistan (FMFB-P) and the Pakistan Post Office (PPO) will further expand operations to provide microfinance services through post offices. Ghulam Panjtan Rizvi, Additional Director General Financial Services, Pakistan Post and Hussain Tejany, President of The First MicroFinanceBank, signed the agreement. Muhammad Ahmed Mian, Director General of Pakistan Post was also ...
Damascus, Syria, 28 January 2010 - The First MicroFinance Institution Syria's (FMFI-S) newest branch in Maysat, in the northern part of Damascus, was opened today by the Deputy Prime Minister, H.E. Dr. Abdullah Dardari, in the presence of the Governor of the Central Bank of Syria, Dr. Adeeb Mayaleh, and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) Resident Representative in Syria, Mr. ...
London, United Kingdom, 28 January 2010 - His Highness the Aga Khan today attended "Afghanistan: The London Conference", a one-day conference on Afghanistan, co-hosted by Prime Minister Gordon Brown, President Karzai and United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. The conference is being attended by Foreign Ministers and delegations from over 65 nations, as well as representatives from NATO, the United Nations, the ...
Much focus over the years has centred heavily on the capital, Kabul, and the central government. Insufficient attention has been paid to the real impact of the generous investments made by donor countries. Do enough Afghans perceive these investments as improving their quality of their life? It is vitally important to demonstrate that local governments and local actors working together with ...
Listed victory at Naas opens up Festival options EBADIYAN, an €18,000 purchase at the Goffs Horses in Training sale in October 2008, is on course for the Cheltenham Festival after a success in the Listed Limestone Lad Hurdle at Naas last Tuesday. Oliver Brady's charge can be considered most unlucky at last season's Festival, as he ran out when leading the ...
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ASPECTS OF LIFE IN THE ISMAILI COMMUNITY Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan with the Punjebhoy Club Sporting Team of Zanzibar. Photo: Sadruddin Khimani Family Collection, Vancouver, Canada. Historical Photographs: Aspects of Life in the Ismaili Community is intended to become a resource for rare and unique non-copyright photographs received by this web site from individuals and private collections and archives. ...
22 January 2010 - Even before Alexander the Great passed through the region over 2,000 years ago, the inhabitants of Tajikistan's Gorno-Badakhshan province faced the constant threat of disasters, including floods, landslides, earthquakes and severe winter weather. The ability of the population to successfully face disasters was further tested during the civil conflict, and the subsequent social and economic upheaval, which ...
AK stallion is leading young sire and third overall according to worldwide statistics. Annual Progeny Earnings Index (APEX) figures recently published for the year 2009 by the Jockey Club Information Systems rank DALAKHANI as the top sire in the world aged less than 20 years old. DALAKHANI boasts an A Runner Index of 4.00, which places him third in overall standings, ...
A folio from a manuscript of Ginan Vaek Moto of Pir Shams. Ms. KM 125, 463 folios, 200 x 160 mm; Copied in 1897 Samvat/1841 by Dahio Surijiani. Credit: The Institute of Ismaili Studies, London, 1. Introduction The Ginanic literature of the Ismailis emerged when Ismaili Pirs (missionaries) came to India by the orders of their respective Imams to spread ...
