Aga Khan 2009 Speech Collection

The Section Education has been updated with the most recent speeches of  His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan.
The Collection Includes:

Speech by His Highness the Aga Khan at the Graduation Ceremony of the University of Alberta June 09, 2009.
Discours de Son Altesse l’Aga Khan à l’occasion de la remise de la distinction de Grand Mécène et de Grand [...]

UCA’s School of Professional and Continuing Education Teaches Critical Skills for Central Asia Economies

In June, students at the University of Central Asia’s (UCA) School of Professional and Continuing Education (SPCE), Central Asia’s first provider of formal, university-based, non-degree educational programmes, received certificates and awards for a number of disciplines, including accounting, mountain guiding and the teaching of English.  The ceremonies in Dushanbe and Khorog also marked several milestones. [...]

Spaceport America breaks ground

Virgin Galactic may be spending over USD$300 million on a commercial space vehicle, but only now has it actually got a place to land. Spaceport America, the world’s first purpose-built commercial spaceport, broke ground in New Mexico on June 19th. The 110,000 square foot facility, designed by Foster and Partners, will cost around $200m and [...]

TecH: Dell’s Wasabi inkless portable printer

Dell has released a photo printer that uses the same Zero-ink technology found in the Polaroid PoGo Instant Digital Instant Mobile Photo Printer and PoGo Instant Digital Camera. Dell’s Wasabi PZ310 Ultramobile Photo Printer holds up to 12 sheets of adhesive-backed ZINK Paper, and can connect to a digital camera via PictBridge or wirelessly to [...]

Aga Khan Music Initiative Central Asia

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Aga Khan kids given professional insight

On Friday, June 19, 2009, Aga Khan High School had a career day. British Airways was requested by the school to enlighten the students on what kind of work and responsibilities one would expect in an airline.
Mariam Karia, a British Sales Executive, visited different age groups: The Senior One students were more interested in the [...]

Treasures of the Aga Khan

Treasures of the Aga Khan
Story by Nadya Madrid
I didn’t go out last Friday night, which meant that on Saturday morning I was feeling spritely enough to take in a bit of culture (By spritely I mean that I was simply awake and vertical, I was not doing star jumps or anything of ther sort). Well, [...]

In Memory of Peter Willey, Authority on Medieval Ismaili Castles

The leading international authority on medieval Ismaili castles and fortresses, Peter Willey, died peacefully at his home near Pewsey in Wiltshire on 23 April 2009 at the age of 86 years. He is best known for his knowledge of the remote and virtually impregnable Ismaili castles in Iran and Syria, which he recorded in a [...]

Aga Khan motion in the House of Commons

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Aga Khan Collections presents Islamic Art

Aga Khan Collection presents Islamic art from Andalus to India
 
 
adrid is currently hosting the exhibition “The Islamic Worlds in the Aga Khan Museum Collection” which shows some of the greatest treasures of Islamic art, from ancient al-Andalus to India.  The exhibition, available until September 6, 2009, will travel several other cities such as Barcelona, Onculture.eu [...]

Volunteer Leadership Summit June 2009

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The long and tricky treatment of rare cancer

With a bright smile on her face, one can’t tell how many times young Rukiya has had to go under the scalpel. Little Rukiya is only 10 years old but has gone through enough surgeries for a lifetime.

But this does not stop her from enjoying her frequent bursts of laughter. Rukiya is suffering from a [...]

Shiraz shines in AKU Staff triumph

KARACHI: Shiraz Ishaq gave an all-round performance and helped Aga Khan University Staff team record a 30-run win over Pakistan State Oil in 8th AKU Sports Centre Cricket Tournament here on Monday at the AKU Sports Centre Ground.
AKU Staff team batting first scored 206 runs losing all of their wickets in 25 overs. Mohammad Ali [...]

پاکستانی طالبعلم بابراقبال نے چوتھا عالمی ریکارڈ قائم کردیا

ڈیرہ اسماعیل خان ( نامہ نگار ) ڈیرہ کے جواں سالہ پاکستانی بابر اقبال نے کمپیوٹر کی فیلڈ میں دبئی میں ہونیوالے امتحان میں چوتھا ورلڈ ریکارڈ قائم کر دیا۔ تفصیلات کے مطابق بارہ سالہ بابر اقبال جن کا تعلق ڈیرہ اسماعیل خان سے ہے  پہلے ہی مائیکرو سافٹ سرٹیفائیڈ پروفیشنل’ سرٹیفائیڈ انٹرنیٹ ویب’ سرٹیفائیڈ [...]

New heart procedure carried out at Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi

The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi’s first balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty procedure was carried out at its Catheterisation Laboratory by Dr Neil Brass, an interventional cardiologist at the Royal Alexander Hospital in Canada. He was assisted by Dr Harun A. Otieno, an interventional cardiologist at the University Hospital.
Dr Harun Otieno explained, “There are four valves in [...]

Turning the Tide to Energy: New Concept Could Harness the Power of Ocean Waves

NASA researchers who developed a new way to power robotic underwater vehicles believe a spin-off technology could help convert ocean energy into electrical energy on a much larger scale. The researchers hope that clean, renewable energy produced from the motion of the ocean and rivers could potentially meet an important part of the world’s demand [...]

T-Mobile Announces Second Android Phone

T-Mobile announced the company’s second Android phone, the MyTouch 3G, on Monday, based on the HTC Magic platform. Based on the Google Ion/HTC Magic platform, the MyTouch 3G is a touch-screen, slab-style smart phone with improved multimedia features, Microsoft Exchange support, and some applications that will be exclusive to T-Mobile.
“This is our next Android phone. [...]

HealtH: Green tea could delay prostate cancer

Green tea could delay prostate cancer: U.S. study

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Active compounds in green tea may slow down the progression of prostate cancer, researchers reported on Friday.
Capsules made using green tea extracts called polyphenols lowered levels of proteins that tumors use to grow, the researchers found.
Made by Polyphenon Pharma, the capsules called Polyphenon E [...]

Aga Khan promotes healthy eating habits

Thanks to the Aga Khan, head of the Ismaili Muslim community, the humble curry will now have a new image.
 
With studies showing that dishes swimming in ghee contribute to a 50 per cent chance of dying prematurely from cardiovascular disease in the South Asian community, the spiritual leader has launched a project to change their [...]

GE and NASA to give open-rotor jet engine systems a spin

GE Aviation and NASA will run a wind tunnel test program over the northern summer to evaluate and test counter-rotating fan-blade systems for open-rotor jet engine designs. The newly improved rig for testing was originally used by GE and NASA in the 1980s on scale models of counter-rotating fan systems, which led to the development [...]

IIS: Professor Schoeberlein Presents Paper on Post-Soviet Islam

Professor John Schoeberlein gave a lecture on the Conceptual Challenges for the Study of Post-Soviet Islam at the IIS on 7 May 2009. Professor Schoeberlein is currently the Director for the Program on Central Asia and the Caucasus at Harvard University and has been studying and visiting Central Asia for over 20 years.
 
In his introductory [...]

Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada

Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the House of Commons passing a motion to grant Honorary Canadian Citizenship to His Highness the Aga Khan:

“Today, on the advice of our Government, the House of Commons voted to bestow Honorary Canadian Citizenship upon His Highness the Aga [...]

MPs grant Agan Khan honorary citizenship

OTTAWA– Parliamentarians have voted to grant the Aga Khan honorary Canadian citizenship in what the prime minister describes as a recognition of his leadership in promoting “development, pluralism and tolerance around the world.”  Honorary Canadian citizenship is bestowed by the Governor General and requires the unanimous approval of all voting MPs.  Born in Geneva, Shah [...]

Aga Khan now a Canadian citizen

OTTAWA (AFP) – Canada parliament on Friday extended honorary Canadian citizenship to the Aga Khan, the spiritual head of Ismaili community, said a statement. “This is recognition of the Aga Khan’s leadership as a champion of development, pluralism and tolerance around the world and of his remarkable leadership as Imam of the worldwide Ismaili community,” [...]

Articlê: Rai Alidina Ali Muhammad Asani

Rai Alidina Ali Muhammad Asani – The Founder of the Garden Jamatkhana Karachi, Pakistan.
(1884-1952)
Ali Muhammad Alidina was an eminent contractor in Karachi. With the help of his friends, he built the top floor of the Kharadhar Jamatkhana in Karachi in 1918. When the Aga Khan III visited Karachi on May 15, 1918, Alidina Ali Muhammad [...]

Scholarships for Pakistani Students in Cambridge University 2010

Under the University of Cambridge 800th Anniversary Scholarship Programme, the University has introduced a new scholarship scheme for applicants for undergraduate admission from Pakistan for 2010 entry onwards. The details are as follows:
The scholarships are for school-leavers from Pakistan who meet the usual examination qualifications for admission to Cambridge. Applicants for all courses except Medicine [...]

The whole new look of The Ismaili Website

The Ismaili website has been modified and shaped a new desined and easy to use features uploaded today.
Those features includes:

SideBar Features

Photographs
Galleries
Videos

Bottom Bar Features

Golden Jubilee Archieve
Institute of Ismaili Studies
Nutrition Center
Aga Khan Development Network

To visit the Newly feature The Ismaili Website visit link

Divine Souls …

The Gandhi and his legue. Loved the light above this artwork . Gives a divine feel. Shot at Aga Khan Palace, Pune.
Source: Flicker

CareerS: ICAEW – Complete information & Application Material

ICAEW -Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
Complete information & Application Material
 
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VideO: University honours ‘heroes of the day’