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Dr Arif Babul named Infosys Visiting Chair Professor in Mathematics and Physics at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India

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  • Posted on March 10, 2023

Dr. Arif Babul, University of Victoria Distinguished Professor and Professor in the Department of Physics…

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Indigo pilot Aafrin Hirani’s inspiring journey from grocery store to cockpit

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  • Posted on October 22, 2022

Sameer Khan, The Siasat Daily, Hyderabad, India, 17th October 2022 The journey of 28-year-old Indigo…

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Aga Khan Educations Services, India wins “School Chain of the Year” in IDA Education Awards | @AKDN

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  • Posted on October 4, 2022

The Aga Khan Education Service (AKES), India won the “School Chain of the Year” award…

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Times of India | Ismaili Civic India widens its footprint with multiple activities to serve wider communities

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  • Posted on September 30, 2022

Mohammed Wajihuddi, Mumbai, September 29, 2022 India’s Shia Ismaili Muslim community observed the second Global…

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  • India

The Rose and the Nightingale: A story representing the central theme of mysticism and esoteric traditions

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on June 15, 2022June 15, 2022

From the Greek myein, “to close the eyes,” which is the root of the words…

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Indian Express |Sunder Nursery [Delhi]: An illuminating view of the past @AnjaniChadha @NandaRatish

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  • Posted on April 21, 2022

18 April 2022, Anjani Chadha, Delhi — On turning right from the beautifully lit up…

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Nizamuddin Basti Renewal Project – Sustainable Development of a 700-Year Old Culture Hub [by Aga Khan Trust for Culture] @TravelSeeWrite @NandaRatish

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  • Posted on March 30, 2022

Archana Singh: Nizamuddin Basti Renewal project has created a blueprint on how organisations can use…

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  • Aga Khan III

Sujatha Gade: Promoting emotional and mental wellbeing at Diamond Jubilee School, Hyderabad, founded by Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah Aga Khan III

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  • Posted on January 25, 2022

For the principal of the Diamond Jubilee High School, Hyderabad [India] leadership isn’t only imparting…

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ALI MAULA: A Tribute to our Beloved Imam #Salgirah85

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  • Posted on December 10, 2021December 10, 2021

A Tribute to our Beloved Imam. His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan commemorating His glorious…

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  • Aga Khan Development Network

Urban renewal of Nizamuddin Basti by Aga Khan Trust for Culture receives two awards from UNESCO: Excellence and Sustainable Development

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  • Posted on December 3, 2021

The holistic urban revitalization of the historic Nizamuddin Basti community in New Delhi, India, received…

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  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

Searching for the Blues: Lakha Khan: Keeper of India’s Songbook | @AgaKhanMuseum

  • by Sujjawal Ahmad
  • Posted on July 16, 2021July 16, 2021

Titled “Lakha Khan: Keeper of India’s Songbook,” episode 2 follows Sindhi Sarangi master Lakha Khan in his Rajasthani home performing songs and instrumentals that speak to the worldly and sacred nature of his music, including Sufi kalaams, and folk songs.

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AKF (India): WASH interventions in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in response to the pandemic

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  • Posted on September 4, 2020September 4, 2020

With a presence in seven districts across two states, Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) has been…

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Mirza Samnani (@MirzaSamnani) and Gollar working to defeat Covid-19 one patient at a time @AKDN

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  • Posted on July 20, 2020July 20, 2020

A big part of career satisfaction is being passionate about the job you do on…

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  • India

Bridging the Divide: How Youth Junction is Training Rural Youth in India for Urban Jobs

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  • Posted on July 3, 2020July 3, 2020

Youth unemployment—particularly among rural youth—is a hot political issue in India, where more than 56 percent…

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  • India

Aga Khan Rural Support Programme India Empowers Marginalized Communities in Rural India to Tackle COVID-19 with Virtual Trainings @MicrosoftAsia

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  • Posted on June 12, 2020June 12, 2020

While many organizations in major cities were moving to remote working, the management at AKRSPI…

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  • India

Kurla (Mumbai, India) Jamat Khana Volunteers Help Migrants With Water Distribution

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  • Posted on June 10, 2020June 10, 2020

The pandemic has been an especially disturbing time for those who didn’t have a fixed…

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Ratish Nanda: The Heritage Keeper: The man instrumental in reviving Sunder Nursery and Humayun Tomb in Delhi

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  • Posted on May 21, 2020May 21, 2020

In a city as populated as Delhi, there is a certain charm in rediscovering open…

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  • India

India: Azim Premji Foundation Donates $132 million (US Dollars) Towards COVID-19 Relief Fund via Forbes.com

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  • Posted on May 16, 2020

The Indian tech magnate, Azim Premji has committed $132 million (US dollars) through his foundation…

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The Jubilee Stars & Raj Film Works: Hume Karke Dikhana Hai

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  • Posted on April 24, 2020April 24, 2020

kat jaayega ye safar jald aayegi achchhi khabar ladne ke liye kamar kass le bure…

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Musical duo Salim-Sulaiman mesmerises Dhaka audience in Aga Khan’s diamond jubilee celebration
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Navroz 2020: A Special Unplugged Concert by @Salim_Merchant, @Sulaiman feat @Rajpandit17

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  • Posted on March 24, 2020March 24, 2020

With concert venues and movie theaters closing around the world, musicians, actors and other celebrities…

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KHOJAWIKI.ORG: Hassanali Walji Kanji: Canada giving back to Kathiawar!

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  • Posted on February 19, 2020

Hassanali Bhai’s life-story illustrates the entrepreneurial journey of some of the Khojas over the past…

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Shraddhanjali: A Memorial Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi held @Unity_Houston

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  • Posted on February 12, 2020

In observance of the passing away of Mahatma Gandhi on January 30, 1948, Eternal Gandhi…

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Photo Essay by Mansoor Ladha: Incredible India

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  • Posted on February 7, 2020February 7, 2020

Read more detailed version of this post here: https://ismailimail.blog/2019/06/04/mansoor-ladha-see-india-maharajah-style/

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Akbar Padamsee (1928–2020)

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  • Posted on January 14, 2020

Akbar Padamsee’s passing away invited an elegiac silence in the contemporary art world. India has…

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Azim Premji: Asia’s most generous philanthropist- Forbes Asia

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  • Posted on December 4, 2019December 4, 2019

Forbes Asia announced its annual Heroes of Philanthropy list of 30 altruists in the Asia-Pacific…

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Dr Arif Babul named Infosys Visiting Chair Professor in Mathematics and Physics at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India

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Dr Shela Hirani Awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal

The Institute of Ismaili Studies Establishes Farhad Daftary PhD Scholarships

Ismaili Muslim Achievements

Dr Shela Hirani receives the 2022 Saskatchewan, Canada Multicultural Leadership Award

Alisha Wissanji received the 2022 Iris Unger Award in Montreal (Canada)

Khaliah Mitha – 2022 Miss Queen Teen Calgary (Canada)

Salman Bhojani and Suleman Lalani: Texas voters elect first-ever Muslim state lawmakers

Arif Keshani Appointed High Commissioner of Canada in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

Indigo pilot Aafrin Hirani’s inspiring journey from grocery store to cockpit

Radiation oncologist helps modernize cancer treatments in multiple continental regions

Dr. Hakique N. Virani (@hakique) to receive the University of Calgary’s Highest Alumni Honor

Dr. Zohra Lassi received the 2022 Young Tall Poppy Science Award from the Australian Institute of Policy and Science

Dr. Shafik Dharamsi appointed Dean of the School of Public Health, University of North Texas Health Science Centre at Forth Worth

First Pakistani nurse, Dr. Rozina Karmaliani (@RKarmaliani), inducted into the American Academy of Nursing (@AmericanAcademyNursing)

Farhan Bhanji appointed Vice-Dean, Education, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at McGill University (Montreal, Canada)

Ismaili Women from Pakistan Mark Historical Achievements | @imnatashabaig @Samina_Baig

Zahra Mawani, a BEd Student at York University (Canada), Received the 2021-2022 Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award

Dr. Karima Velji (@KarimaVelji) appointed Chief of Nursing and Professional Practice and Assistant Deputy Minister for Ontario [Canada]

Professor Shenila Khoja-Moolji (@SKhojaMoolji ) appointed as the Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani Associate Professor of Muslim Societies at Georgetown University (USA) (@ACMCU)

Dr Naheed Dosani (@NaheedD) awarded Honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, by Ontario Tech University (Canada) (@ontariotech_u)

Dr Shela Hirani (@ShelaHirani) Received the 2022 YWCA Regina Nutrien Women of Distinction Award for Research, The Sciences, & Technology (Canada)

Alnoor Bhimani Received the 2021 British Accounting and Finance Lifetime Achievement Award

Sujjawal Ahmad Among 2021 Global Health Award Recipients @KeystoneSymp

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Chand Raat of Ramadan Kareem 1444 Hijri – 22nd March 2023: Experiencing The Quran / Qur’anic Calligraphy

Nava Ensemble- Instrumental Music – SPETACOLLO – Adelaide Fringe 2023

Chand Raat of Shaban 1444 – 21st February 2023: The Esoteric Path and The Polish of the Heart

Chand Raat of Jamad al-Awwal 1444, 24 November 2022: Philosophy and Importance of DU’A (ritual prayer)

Allahu Akbar | Adhan | Muslim’s Call to Prayer

Chand Raat of Rabi al-Awwal 1444, 26th September 2022: The Meaning of Worship

Chand Raat of Safar 1444, 27th August 2022: The Ummah (Brotherhood- One Nation)

Three generations of Pakistani photographers in the Emirates, Digitally Studio, capture significant events locally and globally | @asmaalizain

Muharram 1444 – 29th July 2022: Faith and Practice in Islamic Traditions

Chand Raat of Dhu al-Hajj 1443 – 29th June 2022: Ahl al-Kitab “People of the Book”

Chand Raat of Dhu al-Qa’dah, 1443 – 30th May 2022: Rites of Birth – Bay’ah

Professor Ruba Kana’an @DVSUtm considers how art and architecture tell stories about societies @AgaKhanMuseum

Chand Raat of Shawwal 1443 Hijri – 1st May 2022: Eid al-Fitr

The Noble Month of Ramadan Kareem – 1443 Hijri – 1st April 2022

PBS Documentary: The Great American Muslim Road Trip @PBS

A heartwarming rendition of the nasheed “Tala Al Badru” by singer H Ahmed

Building bridges – religions’ role in our societies | Eboo Patel (@EbooPatel)| TEDxChicago #Interfaithharmonyweek

His Highness the Aga Khan: “We must explore every opportunity to have different faiths come together in addressing the problems of our respective societies” #Interfaithharmonyweek

Chand Raat of Rajab 1443 – 1st February 2022: The Concept of Ikhlas

Sandy Kurt: An artist specializing in Islamic geometric patterns

Islamic Art

The paisley motif is a Persian symbol of life and eternity

Fables taught universal ideals of leadership

The Rose and the Nightingale: A story representing the central theme of mysticism and esoteric traditions

Professor Ruba Kana’an @DVSUtm considers how art and architecture tell stories about societies @AgaKhanMuseum

The Globe and Mail: The Aga Khan museum’s latest exhibit takes on a key misconception about Islamic art @thatkatetaylor @AgaKhanMuseum

Aga Khan Museum Exhibition: The Power of the Visual

Mi’raj is a soul’s journey towards spiritual knowledge

Sandy Kurt: An artist specializing in Islamic geometric patterns

The Persian chahar-bagh gardens reflected the unity and harmony of the cosmos

His Highness the Aga Khan: Qualities of rock crystal are symbolic of the beauty and ever-unfolding mystery of the Creator

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Nimira’s Blog: Fatimid art incorporated the doctrine of Imamat

The Museum Celebrating Greece’s link to the Islamic World

The Art of Islam: Foreign Yet Familiar

Illuminated Tours: Educational Tour to Turkey 2019 @ostadjaan

Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia: Qajar Ceramics – Bridging Tradition and Modernity

Honoring a legacy centuries in the making – Eric Broug’s new work, Best Practice in Islamic Geometric Design @99NamesProject @EricAuthor

Dubai Opens ‘Al Quran Park’ Featuring Miracles of Islam

Hafeez Jamal: “Literally creating Heaven on Earth” TEDxUTSC

British Museum’s new gallery shows the influence of Islam in the Middle East and beyond

Art & Culture

Playwright Zahida Rahemtulla relies on humour in “The Wrong Bashir” to portray Canada’s evolving Ismaili community

Interview | Zainab Verjee shares her thoughts on systemic racism, diversity management, and Canada’s place in the arts

“A For Allah” – Nursery Rhyme With Animation

Artany Art Gallery – an international digital gallery of rising Ismaili artists

Rozina Kanchwala (@RoziKanch) – Making Environmental Education More Accessible

Farhan Shah: “Yeh sirf rooh ka kaam hai (It’s only soul’s work)”

Artistic portraits and wood carvings by Khalil Najmi

Searching for the Blues: Episode Two – Indian Blues | @AgaKhanMuseum| @amarrass

Leaves Flying in Autumn (2000) | @wumanpipa | (@agakhanmusic)

Irfan Sheen (@irfansheenmusic)| Vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist

Nimira’s Blog: Fatimid art incorporated the doctrine of Imamat

Canadian Ismaili Iman Vellani set to play title role in Marvel’s “Ms. Marvel” series for Disney Plus

Nasir Khusraw’s “Guzinam” ft. Shahid Akhtar Qalandar (@A_Qalandar) With Music, Lyrics, Urdu & English Translations

Amin Mawani Salutes “Imam-e-Zaman” in New Geet (With Lyrics & Translations)

Ameera Nimjee: Kathak: Stories in Motion- @KBTCtv Profile @KazmLaila

Walid Ehssan-HEARTist: The Return – توبه (repentance)

Moving Still: Performative Photography in India

Javid a.k.a. JAH: Toronto Just Got a New Kawhi Leonard Mural

Jibran Sharif: Thoughts of a Drop

“Dream and Trauma: Reopening of the Carpet Rooms in the Museum of Islamic Art” at Pergamonmuseum, Berlin

Devotion

Ali Goyam Ali Joyam || Kids Version || NsN Production

Ginans with Harvard Professor Dr. Ali Asani featuring melodies by Jamil Assani

JollyGul.com: Happy Mother’s Day – Ginan By Nasim Bhimji #Mothersday

Dedicated to Ismaili Women: Ginan with music, recited by Shemina Bhojani – Sayyeda Imaam Begum prays for mercy

Pir Sadardin’s Ginan: Hanif Gulamani’s rendition: Aasamaanee tambal

Pir Shams Urges Spiritual Awareness 24/7 – Ginan Garbi With Music.

Ginans: The Transformative Knowledge – Story of Vazir Ismail Ganji

Watch Harvard Professor explain Ismaili History & Imamat in 5 minutes

Nasim Bhimji: Ginans with Music – From My Soul To Yours | CD 3

Qasida: Ali Goyam Ali Joyam | NsN Production

Mushkil Kusha Mawla Ali | Saakin

Nasim Bhimji: Ginans with Music – From My Soul To Yours | CD 2

Beware of fakeness, cautions Pir Kabiruddin

Nasim Bhimji: Ginans with Music – From My Soul To Yours | CD 1

With Love From Pir Shams – Ginan With Music

A Ginan in a dream at the Ismaili Centre: By Pir Hassan Kabiruddin – Recited By Alijah Gulamhusein Gulamani

Saheb Ji – Ginan Instrumental | Mehboob Thawer

14-year-old Liam Jadavji recites Ginan “Navrozna Din Sohaamña”

Saba Rawjani: Navroz Na Din Sohammana

Rukhsana Karmali: Farsi Qasida – Bismillahey Mutlaq Tui

Books & Authors

New Book | “Rebuilding Community: Displaced Women and the Making of a Shia Ismaili Muslim Sociality” by Shenila Khoja-Moolji

New Book | “Off the Cuff” by Mansoor Ladha

The Institute of Ismaili Studies has three publications as Open Access, free to download or read online.

New Book | The Heat is On: How To Overcome The Climate Emergency

Ya Ali Madad Everyone – An Ismaili Children’s Book

Makerere University, Kampala (Uganda) Alumni Group History Book

South African Constitutional Court receives  a copy of the historic book “The Aga Khan and Africa”

Book Launch: Plant-based Nutrition in Clinical Practice

Book Review | Mohamed Keshavjee Reviews Hélène Alexander’s “A Life of Ups and Downs”

Book Launch and Talk I “Humanising Medicine – Making Health Care Tangible” by Dr. Azim Jiwani

New Book | Spice Baby! by Zahra N. Habib

New Book | What is Islamic Studies? European and North American Approaches to a Contested Field (@AKU_ISMC)

Book Reviews | The Globe and Mail Arts staff writers recommend three new books including Ayaz Pirani’s “How Beautiful People Are”

Book Review by Theo Richardson-Gool (@theo_gool) | A Memoir To Humanizing Medicine by Azim H. Jiwani

New Book: Memories of a Ugandan Refugee by Jalal Jaffer

First Pakistani Author to Write Book on Enhancing Leadership Using Quantum Physics

Book Discussion with Dagikhudo Dagiev, Author of Central Asian Ismailis: An Annotated Bibliography of Russian, Tajik and Other Sources

New Book| Central Asian Ismailis: An Annotated Bibliography of Russian, Tajik and Other Sources by Dagikhudo Dagiev @nkholmat2021 @EditorSophie

New Book| Conservation Agriculture in Africa: Edited by Saidi Mkomwa and Amir Kassam

New Book| The Crops Round Up: Edited by Professor Amir Kassam

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