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Monthly Archives: October 2009
Agreement of Cooperation signed between the State of Texas and the Ismaili Imamat – Photographs
Posted in Media
H.H Aga Khan signs agreement between the Ismaili Imamat and the State of Texas
Austin, Texas, 30 October 2009 — At the invitation of Texas State Governor Rick Perry, Mawlana Hazar Imam traveled to Austin yesterday to sign an Agreement of Cooperation between the State of Texas and the Ismaili Imamat. During the visit, Hazar Imam … Continue reading
Posted in Ismaili News
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Download: Islamic Art & Culture – A Resource for teachers
“Islamic art” is a label coined in the West in the nineteenth century. Unlike “Christian art” or “Buddhist art,” it does not describe art with a particular set of religious imagery. In fact, Islamic art has few exclusively religious symbols comparable to the Christian … Continue reading
Posted in Books & Education
World’s faster supercomputer models origins of the unseen universe
Scientists have for some time postulated that “dark matter” could partially account for evidence of missing mass in the universe, while the hypothetical form of energy known as “dark energy” is the most popular way to explain recent observations that … Continue reading
Posted in Science, Technology
Preventive steps for H1N1 Flu Virus
Influenza, commonly referred to as the flu, is an infectious disease that is transmitted through the air by coughs and sneeze. Every year, influenza spreads around the world in seasonal epidemics, resulting in numerous deaths. The 2009 flu pandemic is … Continue reading
Posted in Health
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Hip and knee joint replacements can last longer
Improvement in materials and recent advances in surgical techniques means that most active patients requiring hip and knee implants will be able to use their joint replacements for as long as 15 to 20 years, according to doctors at … Continue reading
Posted in Health
Worm glue could help repair broken bones
A sea creature called the sandcastle worm could hold the secret to repairing broken bones in humans. The screws and pins favored by many surgeons today have achieved much success over the years, but they are not suitable for repairing … Continue reading
Posted in Health
Baba Ghundi festival celebrated in Chipursan, Hunza on the World Tourism Day
First-ever Baba Ghundi Festival was held in the Chipurson valley of upper Hunza on Sunday in connection with the World Tourism Day. The main event was held in the Ispenj village of Chipurson, where traditional songs and games like polo, … Continue reading
Posted in Events/Celebrations
Aga Khan Foundation: Link-Road in Passu
Link-road is the main road of Passu that connects the whole village. This road has been supported with the financial aid from Aga Khan Organization and the volunteer work of the people in this village. Article by: Elena Akari /Photo･Sisso /Writer･Tomiko. To view the complete … Continue reading
Posted in Aga Khan Foundation
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Remix Asia: A Catalyst for New Music – Photographs
What do nineteen musicians hailing from eight countries in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Eurasia have in common? That was the question that participants in Remix Asia strove to answer during an intensive, fortnight-long workshop and concert tour … Continue reading
Posted in Events/Celebrations, Media
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Diversity in Muslim cultures discussed
A leading scholar has spoken of common roots of Muslim and European cultures and in discussing examples of their dynamic interactions has debunked claims of “clash of civilisation” in the wake of 9/11 events. Dr.Kathryn Spellman Poots, Assistant Professor of … Continue reading
Posted in Seminars/Workshops
From Kabul to Halifax: Musical Performance and Film Screening
Tuesday, November 3, 2009, 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. This event will examine Canada’s role in Afghanistan from a development perspective and explore how, with thoughtful Canadian leadership, success is possible. The evening will feature a musical performance by renowned … Continue reading
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Bridging the divide…
Soulafa al-Abbasi, a fellow student with the Aga Khan Foundation Canada In an ever-shrinking world, Canada’s role in international development is becoming increasingly significant. This is the focus of Bridges that Unite, a traveling exhibit that opened earlier this month … Continue reading
Posted in Articles
24% of country’s hospital beds occupied by waterborne disease patients’
Experts from different countries and officials of the Pakistani government, as well as international organisations, have expressed concern over the alarming increase in the number of waterborne and diarrhoeal diseases around the world. The increase is due to the limited … Continue reading
Posted in Seminars/Workshops
Experts explore solution to water, sanitation problems
KARACHI: Experts at a health sciences research symposium on Tuesday observed that poor quality of drinking water and inadequate sanitation coverage were the major national crisis, adversely impacting the well-being of people, particularly women and children. Many developing countries, including … Continue reading
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A Catalyst for New Music – Asia ReMix
What do nineteen musicians hailing from eight countries in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Eurasia have in common? That was the question that participants in Remix Asia strove to answer during an intensive, fortnight-long workshop and concert tour … Continue reading
