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"We will be involving community volunteers to effectively police the park" — Ratish Nanda, chief executive, AKTC on Governance Now comRatish Nanda, chief executive, AKTCsjpaderborn

Fri, 20 Apr 2018 06:37:45 +0000

Ratish Nanda, chief executive, AKTC, talks about Sunder Nursery makeover The work on Sunder Nursery, a lush green refuge from urban chaos in central Delhi, started in 2007, when the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) undertook a conservation and renewal project. The 90-acre complex houses 15 monuments (out of which six date back to...

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‘Microfinance 3.0: Renewing its promise to break the cycle of poverty’ — Webcast from Ismaili Centre on 19 April, 20182018-04-20 (2)sjpaderborn

Fri, 20 Apr 2018 04:21:41 +0000

As part of the Diamond Jubilee Lecture Series, The Ismaili Centre, London, in collaboration with the Aga Khan Foundation, hosted a conversation with Jesse Fripp, General Manager of the Aga Khan Agency for Microfinance, and Maria Largey, Director and Head of Financial Institutions at the CDC Group, moderated by Yasmin Alibhai-Brown. Source:The Ismaili ->>>>><<<<<-

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Qutb Shahi tombs back to days of yore | Twenty-five monuments restored at the Qutb Shahi Heritage Park — Telangana Today comAga Khan Trust for Culture has been carrying out conservation and restoration works at the heritage park.sjpaderbornQutb Shahi tombs

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 04:40:11 +0000

Hyderabad: The Aga Khan Trust for Culture in collaboration with the State government and Tata Trust has completed conservation works on 25 monuments and landscape restoration over a 20 acres zone at Qutb Shahi Heritage Park. The restoration initiative had master-craftsmen clocking 1,50,000 man-days of work to restore structural stability and grandeur of the monuments,...

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Video: Bringing power to Africa | DW English2018-04-18 (2)sjpaderborn2018-04-18 (3)

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 16:32:21 +0000

Torsten Schreiber is a German entrepreneur who is bringing transportable solar power plants to remote villages in various African countries – including crisis regions. A portrait of an entrepreneur with a mission. Source: DW English Published: 18.04.2018 ->>>>><<<<-

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Nation Media Group is not for sale, chairman says — By Araka Haron on Citizen TV KenyaNMG Chairman Wilfred Kiboro during the investor briefing at Stanley Hotel, NairobisjpaderbornNation Media Group is not for sale, chairman says

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 15:32:48 +0000

Nation Media Group has dismissed speculations that the company may be up for sale. Speaking during an investor briefing on Wednesday, NMG chairman Wilfred Kiboro urged Kenyans to ignore the rumors on social media. NMG Chairman Wilfred Kiboro during the investor briefing at Stanley Hotel, Nairobi. Photo/COURTESY In Summary NMG chairman Wilfred Kiboro urged Kenyans...

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Mawlana Hazar Imam to meet with Jamats of Western CanadaA winter view of the Ismaili Centre, Burnaby from the south-west.sjpaderbornA winter view of the Ismaili Centre, Burnaby from the south-west.

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 04:47:41 +0000

The Ismaili Leaders’ International Forum (LIF) has announced that Mawlana Hazar Imam, at the invitation of the Government, has confirmed that he will visit Canada in early May 2018. A winter view of the Ismaili Centre, Burnaby from the south-west.GARY OTTE Alongside engaging in activities relating to initiatives of the Aga Khan Development Network and...

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‘Jashnee Almasen (Afghanistan)’–Its Diamond Jubilee and we desire (Mawla’s) Deedar2018-04-17-2.pngsjpaderborn

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 04:26:25 +0000

(Click to listen at source) Lyrics by: Ruknudin Erfani Performed by: Nik Bakht Safary, Nafisa Waizy, Najibullah Shirzad, Nizar Husain Feroze, and Abdul Karim Fazly. Source: The Ismaili ->>>>><<<<<-

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‘A Place of Miracles’: The story of a children’s hospital in Kabul | Afghan, France and Aga Khan’s Public-private partnerships project | Dr Lee Hilling’s new book introducedHis Excellency Abdel-Ellah Sediqi, Afghan Ambassador to France, AKDN representatives, guests, and leaders and members of the Ismaili community gather for a group photo.sjpaderbornHis Excellency the Afghan Ambassador and Nurjehan Mawani, AKDN Diplomatic Representative for Afghanistan, in conversation with guests as Dr Lee Hilling looks on.Guests at the event to present â€˜A Place of Miraclesâ€™ converse about Dr Lee Hillingâ€™s book.His Excellency Abdel-Ellah Sediqi, introducing the event at the Afghan Embassy in Paris.Dr Lee Hilling presenting his book as French journalist Paul Nahon looks on.His Excellency Abdel-Ellah Sediqi, Afghan AmbassadorÂ to France, AKDN representatives, guests, and leaders and members of the Ismaili community gather for a group photo.

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 03:55:49 +0000

The Ismaili Council for France, French NGO La Chaîne de l’Espoir, and the Aga Khan Development Network hosted an event on 10 April 2018 to present Dr Lee Hilling’s book A Place of Miracles. The event was held at the Afghan Embassy in Paris and was attended by representatives from the diplomatic and civil society...

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The World’s Future MEGAPROJECTS: 2018-2040’s2018-04-16 (4)sjpaderborn

Mon, 16 Apr 2018 14:25:52 +0000

A documentary on eight of the most ambitious mega-projects currently under development around the world, featuring: Istanbul’s building boom (Turkey); the Mission to put a human on Mars; the effort to develop Lagos (Nigeria); Africa’s unprecedented clean energy opportunity; the project to probe the nearest Earth-like exoplanet; Atlanta’s stadium of the future (Georgia, United States);...

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Mawlana Hazar Imam grants Darbar before departing Kenya — The IsmailiMawlana Hazar Imam waves goodbye to Jamati leaders, shortly before departing Houston, completing his Diamond Jubilee visit.sjpaderbornMawlana Hazar Imam is received by Mukhi Saheb, Mukhiani Saheba, Kamadia Saheb, and Kamadiani Saheba at the Darkhana Jamatkhana and Parklands complex.

Mon, 16 Apr 2018 05:03:05 +0000

In a moment that was uniquely historic for the entire Jamat, Mawlana Hazar Imam granted a Diamond Jubilee Darbar in Nairobi, Kenya on the very same grounds where the Imam had been installed during his Takht Nashini in 1957 when he acceded to the Imamat. This was also the same site where Mawlana Hazar Imam...

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EXCLUSIVE: AN INSPIRING AND MOVING ACCOUNT OF MAWLANA HAZAR IMAM’S DIAMOND JUBILEE DARBAR IN NAIROBI — By ZAFEERA KASSAM on Barakah comMawlana Hazar Imam shares a light moment with the Jamat.sjpaderborn_zaf4731-2-Mawlana Hazar Imam-Aga Khan-Darbar-Nairobi Diamond Jubilee

Mon, 16 Apr 2018 04:11:05 +0000

IN WHAT FELT LIKE NO TIME AT ALL, IT WAS FIVE MINUTES TO 11AM. THE GINAN THAT WAS GOING ON ENDED ABRUPTLY AS THE SCREENS LIT UP WITH HAZAR IMAM’S MOTORCADE ROUNDING THE CORNER AT DARKHANA. MAWLA’S GREEN AUDI SLOWED DOWN AT THE ENTRANCE. THE DOOR OPENED. BREATHING HALTED. MAWLA ALIGHTED AND SALWATS SWELLED IN...

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Culture festival kicks off in Chitral at 2,500m high —By Sana Jamal on Gulf News comThe four-day (April 12-15) Qaqlasht festival, taking place at the 8,000 feet high tourist resort near Booni in Upper Chitral, attracted a large number of spectators.sjpaderborn

Sun, 15 Apr 2018 16:58:49 +0000

Islamabad: The historic Qaqlasht festival in Chitral is one of the best places to experience the vibrant culture, music and traditional sporting prowess of the mountain communities of Pakistan’s Hindukush and Karakorum region. This 2,000 years old festival is celebrated by the people of Chitral every April. The four-day (April 12-15) Qaqlasht festival, taking place...

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His Highness, Aga Khan holds a meeting with Pres. Kenyatta — Media Max Network | More on TwitterDarTVCYW0AIPVg2sjpaderborn

Sun, 15 Apr 2018 07:38:33 +0000

President Uhuru Kenyatta has welcomed to the country His Highness the Aga Khan who paid him a visit to State House Nairobi. Aga Khan is in the country for the commemoration of his diamond jubilee in recognition of his sixty years since his accession to his role of spiritual leader. During the meeting at Statehouse,...

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His Highness the Aga Khan meets with H.E. Sooronbai Jeenbekov, President of the Kyrgyz RepublicHis Highness the Aga Khan met with His Excellency President of Kyrgyzstan Sooronbai Jeenbekov in Brussels on 11 April, 2018.sjpaderborn

Sat, 14 Apr 2018 04:25:42 +0000

Brussels, Belgium, 11 April 2018 – President Sooronbai Jeenbekov expressed his appreciation to the Aga Khan for the effective implementation of Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) initiatives in the Kyrgyz Republic, particularly in the areas of education, and specifically the University of Central Asia as well as healthcare, agriculture, small and medium sized businesses and...

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President Kenyatta welcomes Mawlana Hazar Imam at State House — The Ismaili KenyaMawlana Hazar Imam signs the guest book at the State House in Nairobi as His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta and First Lady Margaret Kenyatta look on.sjpaderbornHis Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta welcomes Mawlana Hazar Imam to the State House in NairobiFirst Lady of Kenya Margaret Kenyatta welcomes Mawlana Hazar Imam to State House in NairobiMawlana Hazar Imam signs the guest book at the State House in Nairobi as His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta and First Lady Margaret Kenyatta look on.His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta meets with Mawlana Hazar Imam at the State House in Nairobi.Aga Khan in Nairobi for Diamond Jubilee

Sat, 14 Apr 2018 04:02:16 +0000

His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta today welcomed Mawlana Hazar Imam at the State House in Nairobi on the second day of Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee visit to Kenya. His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta welcomes Mawlana Hazar Imam to the State House in NairobiAZIZ ISLAMSHAH First Lady of Kenya Margaret Kenyatta welcomes Mawlana Hazar Imam to...

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Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Kenya | Video — The Ismaili, 12 April 2018|Upon arriving in Nairobi, Mawlana Hazar Imam is presented with a bouquet of flowers by a young member of the Ismaili Volunteer Corps.sjpaderbornUpon arriving in Nairobi, Mawlana Hazar Imam is presented with a bouquet of flowers by a young member of the Ismaili Volunteer Corps.Mawlana Hazar Imam is welcomed to Kenya by leaders of the Jamat.Mawlana Hazar Imam is greeted by Mukhi Saheb and Mukhiani Saheba of Darkhana Jamatkhana, Nairobi.Mawlana Hazar Imam is greeted by Kamadia Saheb and Kamadiani Saheba of Darkhana Jamatkhana, Nairobi.Mawlana Hazar Imam waves to leaders of the Jamat upon his arrival in Nairobi.Mawlana Hazar Imam in conversation with Monica Juma, Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs.2018-04-13 (2)

Fri, 13 Apr 2018 04:24:47 +0000

Mawlana Hazar Imam today arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi for his Diamond Jubilee visit to Kenya Upon arriving in Nairobi, Mawlana Hazar Imam is presented with a bouquet of flowers by a young member of the Ismaili Volunteer Corps.PHOTO: HUSSEIN JIVA Mawlana Hazar Imam is welcomed to Kenya by leaders of...

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Travel Afghanistan’s Wakhan Corridor — WildJunket com | 14,000 tourists visited Badakhshan last year — Menafn comBeautiful Photos of Afghanistan_s Wakhan Corridorsjpaderborntravel afghanistan wakhan corridorimg

Thu, 12 Apr 2018 13:02:16 +0000

The Wakhan Corridor is one of Afghanistan’s most remote regions, but also the only region that is safe for travel. My friend and Central Asia expert, Stephen Lioy, shares his experience traveling this stunning region. If you’re interested to travel Afghanistan’s Wakhan Corridor, join me on this Pamir Mountains tour! “Good Luck!” offers the Tajikistan...

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Ethics in Action Exhibition in Los Angeles — By Shafina Khakhi on The IsmailiThe Sustainable Environment panel, depicting Al Azhar Park in Cairo, gifted to the city by Hazar Imam.sjpaderbornVisitors viewing the Ethics in Action panels.Viewers at the Compassion and Sharing panel, one of the ethics underpinning the work of the AKDN.Dr Barkat Fazal, President of the Ismaili Council for the USA meeting Edina Lekovic, consultant and media commentator. Next to her is Aziza Hassan, Executive Director of NewGround: a Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change.The Sustainable Environment panel, depicting Al Azhar Park in Cairo, gifted to the city by Hazar Imam.Artifacts on display from communities which the AKDN has assisted with its programs.Artifacts on display made by communities in several countries assisted by AKDN projects.

Thu, 12 Apr 2018 04:46:29 +0000

The Diamond Jubilee Exhibition, Ethics In Action, showcased at the National Jubilee Arts Festival this past weekend in Pasadena, California, highlighted the ethics underpinning the Aga Khan Development Network’s (AKDN) engagement across the world to improve quality of life. Visitors viewing the Ethics in Action panels.HYDER ALI Viewers at the Compassion and Sharing panel, one...

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From the mystical to the political: What is Sufism — BY French philosopher, Islamologist ,Eric Geoffroy on Al ArabyPilgrims come to Istanbul from all over the world to commemorate Rumi's death [Getty]sjpaderbornFrom the mystical to the political: What is Sufism?

Thu, 12 Apr 2018 04:10:56 +0000

There are three dimensions to the religion of Islam: The law, theology and spirituality. Sufism is defined as that third one, the inward dimension of Islam. Sufis consider this dimension an aspect of the eternal and universal wisdom that has existed since Adam, and has been incarnated in the body of the Islamic religion, born...

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Paderborn, Germany: 1.8-ton bomb from World War II successfully dismantled| 26 Thousand people evacuated | News and Videosbombe-entschaerfung-paderborn-120__v-ARDAustauschformatsjpaderborn2018-04-10 (2)Bombenentschärfung in Paderborn | Bildquelle: WDREine entschärfte Fliegerbombe liegt auf der Laderampe eines Lastwagens | Bildquelle: WDR / Manfred Schumacher

Wed, 11 Apr 2018 17:43:30 +0000

Germany: World War II bomb removal forces mass evacuation in western city — Deutsche Welle Bomb disposal experts successfully dismantled a British explosive in the small German city of Paderborn. The 1.8-ton bomb was found in a garden just 80 centimeters below the surface. Bomb disposal specialists successfully deactivated a World War II in western...

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Addressing Rising Nationalism in Europe: Views from Germany’s Green Party — Global Centre for Pluralism, Ottawa-CanadaHeather Scoffield, GermanEmbassyOttawa, Global Pluralism and CP Ottawasjpaderborn2018-04-11 (2)

Wed, 11 Apr 2018 04:25:00 +0000

Far-right nationalism has emerged as a major force to contend with in European politics and debate. Political parties have found success by appealing to entrenched fears over increased migration and religious difference. The result has been a political climate that is being shaped by a suspicion of migrants and refugees, and even xenophobia. Watch The...

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Prince Amyn attends The World of the Fatimids exhibition opening at the Aga Khan Museum — By Khaleel Meghji on the IsmailiCurator, Dr. Assadullah Souren Melikian-Chirvani, shows an artefact to Prince AmynsjpaderbornCurator, Dr. Assadullah Souren Melikian-Chirvani, shows an artefact to Prince Amyn, AKDN Resident Representative to Canada Dr. Mahmoud Eboo, Aga Khan Trust for Culture General Manager Luis Monreal, and Ismaili Council for Canada President Malik Talib.Prince Amyn views rock crystal chess pieces and decorative bowls from the Fatimid period during a tour by curator Dr. Assadullah Souren Melikian-Chirvani. The World of the Fatimids exhibition features 87 artefacts from over a dozen institutions.Prince Amyn, the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Ontario, and other guests attended the premiere of the exhibition at the Aga Khan Museum.Chairman of the Aga Khan Museum board, Prince Amyn, delivers the keynote address during the opening of The World of the Fatimids exhibition in Toronto. Prince Amyn noted that the Fatimid period was a renaissance, marked by â€˜exceptional creativity.â€™The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, shared remarks during the premiere and hoped that visitors would â€œsee within the territories of the Fatimid caliphateâ€¦ a pluralistic society where arts of all kinds flourished.â€

Wed, 11 Apr 2018 02:45:47 +0000

The World of the Fatimids, the newest exhibition at the Aga Khan Museum, launched on 12 March in Toronto. Prince Amyn delivered the keynote address for the opening of the exhibition, which explores the Fatimid period through artefacts and objects from the 10th and 11th centuries. Curator, Dr. Assadullah Souren Melikian-Chirvani, shows an artefact to...

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Sindh govt to launch major m-health initiative | Based on Teeko app of AKU to Tibbi for Smartphone-based health applicationStaff working on a smartphone-based health applicationsjpaderborn...

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 08:09:42 +0000

The Sindh health department has announced plans to put a smartphone-based health application, Tibbi, in every public health facility in the province. The initiative will replace prevailing paper-based systems and will see health workers collect real-time data about the use of health services and the performance of all health delivery points. Staff working on a...

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‘The Modernist’ — by Matthew Teller Photographed by Andrew Shaylo on Aramco World | Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi who created ‘Barjeel Art Foundation’Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi who created ‘Barjeel Art Foundation_sjpaderbornThe ModernistHome Ground: Contemporary Art from the Barjeel Art FoundationLogoFullColourRGB.jpg

Mon, 09 Apr 2018 04:00:30 +0000

“I have not put my name on this institution. People may know me as a writer, but they know Barjeel [independently]. Or they may know Barjeel but not me. I don’t matter,” he says. (,,,) Hanging on a panel at the Arab World Institute’s 2017 Barjeel Foundation show “100 Masterpieces of Modern and Contemporary Arab...

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Can Telecommunications Bring Health Care to the Hard-to-Reach? — EHealth networks in Asia and Africa say yes2018-04-08 (2)sjpaderborn

Sun, 08 Apr 2018 15:14:28 +0000

One morning in June 2016, an anxious Afghan couple left their mountain village of Sar-e-deh carrying their 8-year-old son Mashhoruddin* in their arms. For the 40-minute walk over steep slopes to the nearest health clinic in Nusai, the boy was unresponsive. When they reached Nusai, the parents were in such despair they were starting to...

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“Seeking knowledge at all ages” — By Sharifa Merali on the IsmailiJamat of the Southeast region at a Quality of Life Skills Development seminarsjpaderbornMembers of the Jamat at an English as a Second Language class.Farzana Gajani, who became a cosmetologist with the help of the Quality of Life Skills Development Initiative, pictured here with her family.A cosmetology class in Dallas.Kansas City GED graduation ceremony.Zeenat Noorani, pictured here with her family, completed a Montessori education course organised by the Quality of Life Skills Development Initiative. Jamat of the Southeast region at a Quality of Life Skills Development seminar.

Sun, 08 Apr 2018 05:10:43 +0000

Through a Skills Development Initiative, the Ismaili Council for the USA provides a support system for members of the Jamat seeking income enhancement and financial sustainability in an increasingly competitive economy. Members of the Jamat at an English as a Second Language class. Farzana Gajani, who became a cosmetologist with the help of the Quality...

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Gazaʹs cultural heritage: The Palestinians’ vanishing legacy —By Abdalhadi Alijla on Qantara de | Watch VideosGazaʹs cultural heritagesjpaderborn

Sun, 08 Apr 2018 03:55:50 +0000

As well as giving the nod to the reckless redevelopment of ancient historical sites, Hamas and its de-facto government have also been fingered in the disappearance of countless archaeological finds. Gazan activists, archaeologists and historians are now fighting to protect what remains of their Palestinian heritage. By Abdalhadi Alijla On a summerʹs day, when I...

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Qatar: Beyond the Blockade | Featured Documentary2018-04-07 (3)sjpaderborn

Sat, 07 Apr 2018 17:08:55 +0000

On June 5th, 2017, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain and Egypt imposed a blockade on Qatar – closing their land, air and sea borders with it – accusing it of funding “terrorism” and fomenting regional instability. The Saudi, Emirati and Bahraini governments told their citizens to return from Qatar. They also asked...

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Video and ARD News audio: PM Modi and German President visit Delhi’s Sunder Nursery2018-04-07 (2)sjpaderbornBundespräsident Frank-Walter Steinmeier fuhr mit einem Boot auf dem Ganges zur Ganga Aarti Zeremonie. | Bildquelle: dpa

Sat, 07 Apr 2018 09:19:23 +0000

German President meets PM Modi at Sunder Nursery — DD News India The Sunder Nursery adjacent to Humayun’s tomb in Delhi is witness to India’s rich cultural heritage. The Mughal-era garden, which spread over 90 acres of land, has recently been opened to the public after its renovation. The Nursery combines natural beauty and cultural...

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Building gardens conserving heritage: Interview with Luis Monreal, GM Aga Khan Trust for CultureLuis Monreal, General Manager of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC)sjpaderborn

Sat, 07 Apr 2018 03:03:21 +0000

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India:Keynote Lecture by Ratish Nanda, conservation architect and CEO of Aga Khan Trust for Culture – at Kalapana 20182018-04-06 (2)sjpaderborn

Fri, 06 Apr 2018 04:41:41 +0000

A lecture presentation on Day 2 of Kalapana 2018, on ‘Rethinking Conservation: Qutb Shahi Heritage Park, Golconda, Hyderabad’ was given by Ratish Nanda, conservation architect and CEO, Aga Khan Trust for Culture, India. His talk presented the conservation and restoration work underway of the Qutb Shahi tombs and other monuments at the park. A visually...

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Martin Luther King’s vision matters today for the 43 million Americans living in poverty — by Joshua F.J. Inwood on Conversation comDr. Martin Luther King Jr. displays the poster to be used during his Poor People_s Campaign in 1968. AP Photo-Horace Cortsjpaderborn

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 17:59:55 +0000

On April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, while fighting for a 10-cent wage increase for garbage workers. These efforts by King were part of a broader and more sustained initiative known as the Poor People’s Campaign. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. displays the poster to be used during his Poor...

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The Rise of Silicon China — Project Syndicate org5b458fd6b2d01aa2899c52ba34ba208e.2-1-super.1sjpaderborn The employees in the lobby of the Office Building at Alibaba

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 04:59:32 +0000

Apr 3, 2018 MARION LABOURE , HAIYANG ZHANG , JUERGEN BRAUNSTEIN Key features of Chinese history and culture have put it in a position to become the global leader in artificial-intelligence technologies, surpassing even the tech giants of Silicon Valley. But to do so, China will need to overcome economic hurdles – both at home...

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Who’s Going to Save India’s Dying Buildings? Aga Khan Trust Has an Answer — By Anakha Arikara on the Better India comHumayun_s Tomb and the surrounding gardens. Source- AKTCsjpaderborn

Wed, 04 Apr 2018 19:58:40 +0000

Award-winning architect and India CEO of Aga Khan Trust for Culture, Ratish Nanda, takes us through why heritage conservation can help local communities and further socio-economic development. Humayun’s Tomb and the surrounding gardens. Source: AKTC The tomb of Humayun, part of India’s rich heritage, was once less of a wonder than it is today. It...

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Jubilee Concerts to host two events in Portugal | Kings of Rhythm on 5th and Sufi Voyage on 10th July 2018Jubilee Concerts to host two events in Portugalsjpaderborn

Wed, 04 Apr 2018 18:56:56 +0000

Two concerts set to dazzle Lisbon, featuring internationally acclaimed artists as never seen before, in a celebration of music this July. An international Diamond Jubilee initiative, Jubilee Concerts was launched to create a global platform for the Jamat to celebrate this historic occasion through music and to encourage a greater appreciation for music among the...

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His Highness the Aga Khan’s Diamond Jubilee visit to Kenya confirmedDiamond Jubilee visit to Kenya confirmedsjpaderbornRays of Light in MombasaRays of Light at Town Jamatkhana

Tue, 03 Apr 2018 21:18:22 +0000

The Ismaili Leaders’ International Forum has announced that Mawlana Hazar Imam, at the invitation of the Government, has confirmed that he will visit Kenya in April 2018. Alongside engaging in activities relating to initiatives of the Ismaili Imamat and the Aga Khan Development Network, Mawlana Hazar Imam will grant a Diamond Jubilee Darbar in Nairobi...

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Corporate tournaments a stepping stone for women’s football — By Natasha Raheel on Tribune com PakistanGirls football in Karachi, PakistansjpaderbornCHANGE IN TIDE: Naseem Hameed Academy beat Marta FC 3-2 on penalties in the final, but the latter clubâ€™s founder Rais Khan feels the tournament signifies a leaning towards womenâ€™s football in Karachi. PHOTO COURTESY: K-Electric Girls Football League

Tue, 03 Apr 2018 16:13:06 +0000

KARACHI: “We still don’t understand women’s football in Pakistan,” says Aga Khan Gym coach Sohail Pervaiz after his team, Marta FC, lost the final of the inaugural K-Electric Girls Football League last week. CHANGE IN TIDE: Naseem Hameed Academy beat Marta FC 3-2 on penalties in the final, but the latter club’s founder Rais Khan...

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Inside the restoration work at Henrique Mendonça Palace – Seat of Ismaili Imamat in Portugal — Ismailimailhenrique-mendonc3a7a-palace-4sjpaderbornRestoration work at Henrique MendonÃ§a Palace - Seat of Ismaili Imamat in Portugal

Tue, 03 Apr 2018 13:44:10 +0000

We entered the future world headquarters of the Ismaili Imamat to see the restoration works of the Mendonça mansion. In July, the first phase will be completed to conclude 60 years of ascension of Aga Khan IV to the Ismaili Imamat. Read and view more on Ismailimail ->>>>><<<<<-

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"Gemeinschaften können ihre Entwicklung selbst in die Hand nehmen" – Michael Kocher, General Manager der Aga-Khan-Stiftung (AKF) — KfW EntwicklungsbankIm Bereich der öffentlichen Infrastruktur hat die Aga-Khan-Stiftung mit ihren Partnern in den letzten zehn Jahren unter anderem fünf Brücken und Märkte gebaut, um Afghanistan und Tadsjpaderborn

Tue, 03 Apr 2018 05:21:59 +0000

Meldung vom 12.03.2018 / KfW Entwicklungsbank Michael Kocher, General Manager der Aga-Khan-Stiftung (AKF), erläutert den Entwicklungsansatz seiner Organisation Michael Kocher, General Manager der Aga-Khan-Stiftung (AKF): “Wir werden uns weiterhin auf die ärmsten und am stärksten benachteiligten Bevölkerungsgruppen konzentrieren.” Herr Kocher, die Aga-Khan-Stiftung (AKF) ist seit mehr als fünfzig Jahren in der Entwicklungszusammenarbeit tätig. Was sehen...

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HOW THE ISMAILI IMAM TEACHES THE ESOTERIC INTERPRETATION (TA’WIL) OF THE HOLY QUR’AN — By Ismaili Gnostic on Ismaili Gnosis comMawlana Hazar Imam walks through the Jamat during the Darbar at Booni, Upper Chitralsjpaderborn

Tue, 03 Apr 2018 04:19:52 +0000

You see, my mission is situated on three levels. Firstly, religious: it concerns a symbolic exegesis of the Qur’an: interpreting the Divine Word, the adapting the needs of each community to the time; refashioning the law, constantly and relentlessly. Wherever one finds an Ismaili community, there exists a commission of theologians that engages in this...

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"We will continue to focus on the poorest and most marginalised communities."–GM Michael Kocher, Aga Khan Foundation — KfW Development BankMichael Kocher, General Manager of the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF)sjpaderbornPortrait of Michael KocherBridgeCarpenter at work

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Michael Kocher, General Manager of the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), explains the development approach of his organisation Michael Kocher, General Manager of the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF): “We will continue to focus on the poorest and most marginalised communities.” Mr. Kocher, the Aga Khan Foundation has been active in the field of development cooperation for...

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BBC–Video: How Pakistani city of Mirpur became Little England2018-04-02 (3)sjpaderborn

Mon, 02 Apr 2018 04:50:23 +0000

The Pakistani city of Mirpur is known as “Little England” due to its large British Pakistani community. So what is life like for the city’s many expats? Source: i Kashmiri Published: 01.11.2017 ->>>>><<<<<-

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Istanbul New Airport: World’s busiest airport to open in October — Video2018-04-02 (2)sjpaderborn

Mon, 02 Apr 2018 04:24:15 +0000

It’s expected to be the world’s busiest airport, and it’s due to open in Istanbul in October. It will be the city’s third airport – and is being built at a cost of more than twelve and a half billion dollars. Our correspondent Joseph Hayat reports. Source: TRT World Published-26.03.2018 ->>>>><<<<<-

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Combining linguistics, archaeology and ancient DNA genetics to understand deep human history — by Michael Dunn & Annemarie Verkerk on the conversation com2018-04-01-2.pngsjpaderborn2018-04-01 (2)Republish

Sun, 01 Apr 2018 17:04:50 +0000

It’s difficult to understand what people mean when they say that a language is “old”. A person is old who was born a long time ago, but a language is recreated by its speakers every generation – so every generation, it changes. It’s easier, though, to assign an age to a language family. By definition,...

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American society of pharmacists awards medal to Pakistani expert — By M. Waqar Bhatti on The News comPakistani pharmacist and expert Abdul Latif SheikhsjpaderbornAmerican society of pharmacists awards medal to Pakistani expert

Sun, 01 Apr 2018 11:32:14 +0000

The American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) has awarded its prestigious Donald E. Francke Medal to eminent Pakistani pharmacist and expert Abdul Latif Sheikh for making a change in the field of clinical pharmacy and using his expertise in saving thousands of lives. Sheikh is the president of the Pakistan Society of Health System...

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USA- A Fusion of Talent and Culture at the Northeast Jubilee Arts Festival: Celebrating the Diversity of the Jamat through the Arts — by Rahim ChaganiA group of dancers perform at the Washington, D,C., Jubilee Arts Festivalsjpaderborn A participant sings at the Washington, DC., Jubilee Arts FestivalGuests view art pieces at New York City Jubilee Arts Festival.Artists perform at the New York City Jubilee Arts FestivalA dancer performs at the New York City Jubilee Arts Festival.A group of dancers perform at the Washington, D,C., Jubilee Arts Festival

Sun, 01 Apr 2018 07:31:10 +0000

Visitors at the Jubilee Arts Festival were engulfed by the flair creativity the young Jamati members displayed on stage. Not only did they move the audience by their sheer talent but they also showcased the diversity of traditions and cultures that represent the Jamat. The Festival began with a chorus of the Matki Band’s traditional...

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Dr Nuzhat of Aga Khan University receives major honour from Pakistan’s governmentDr Nuzhat receives her award during a ceremony at the Governor House, Sindh.sjpaderborn...

Sun, 01 Apr 2018 04:55:24 +0000

The president of Pakistan has conferred the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (medal of distinction) on Dr Nuzhat Faruqui in recognition of her long track record of public service. The award acknowledges the efforts of Dr Nuzhat, an assistant professor in urology at AKU, to provide access to vital healthcare and relief services during natural disasters, as well as...

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Sat, 31 Mar 2018 08:01:30 +0000

The Southwest Jamat witnessed an outpouring of enthusiastic artists and spectators in downtown Houston. In two short days, there were over 6,500 attendees from the Ismaili community and friends and neighbors of the Jamat as well. An artist performing at the Southwestern Jubilee Arts Festival, held in Houston on February 24 – 25, 2018SHAMS PEERBHAI...

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We know how food production needs to change if crisis is to be avoided – so why isn’t this happening? — The Conversation com2018-03-31 (2)sjpaderborn

Sat, 31 Mar 2018 05:22:38 +0000

As the world races toward a projected 9 billion inhabitants, the failings of dominant food systems are impossible to deny. Current food production methods are severely polluting. They are the cause of malnutrition. They are also inequitable, and unjustifiably wasteful. And they are concentrated in the hands of few corporations. Entangled in the multiple crises...

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Videos: Southeast Jubilee Arts Festival – Atlanta, Georgia, USA2018-03-30 (2)sjpaderborn

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 08:32:19 +0000

Jubilee Arts Festival – Southeast – Visual Arts Watch highlights from The Southeast Jubilee Arts Festival took place in Atlanta, GA from February 21- 24, 2018. Source: The Ismaili USA ->>>>><<<<<-

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