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Marking the 50th anniversary of the Daily Nation, Mawlana Hazar Imam announces a new journalism school to be situated in East Africa

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:06:00 GMT

Mawlana Hazar Imam announced the establishment of a new Graduate School of Media and Communications today, which will be part of the Aga Khan University (AKU) in East Africa. Hazar Imam made the announcement as part of his address at the inaugural Pan-Africa Media Conference, which marks the 50th Anniversary of the Nation Media Group.

Perched at the Daily Nation, young journalist shares a bird’s eye view of the Kenyan media landscape

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:57:00 GMT

Newly minted out of Columbia’s School of Journalism, Jami Makan spent eight months as an intern at the Daily Nation, the Nation Media Group’s flagship newspaper in Kenya. As the Nation celebrates its 50th year, he reflects on what he observed about the role and impact of the media in contemporary Kenyan society.

In photographs: Jamat catches the Olympic spirit

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:33:00 GMT

Between 12 – 28 February, Vancouver played host to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. In British Columbia and across Canada, the Jamat embraced the spirit of the Games and hundreds of Ismailis got involved as volunteers, performers and organisers. This photographic essay recaptures some of the memories.

International Women’s Day brings women from around the world to the Ismaili Centre, London

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:45:00 GMT

Women from diverse backgrounds came together to celebrate, identify their strengths and hear about inspirational women. The event was organised by the Women’s Activities Portfolio of the Ismaili Council for the United Kingdom, and was the third consecutive time that the Ismaili community marked the occasion in the UK.

Nutrition Centre: Breakfast provides quick and easy fuel to start the day

Sun, 7 Mar 2010 13:31:00 GMT

After a good night’s rest, your body needs fuel to kick-start the day. Everyone should make breakfast a habit, especially children. It provides energy throughout the day and improves your ability to concentrate.

Transforming values into reality — A conversation with Eboo Patel (Part 2)

Sat, 6 Mar 2010 14:52:00 GMT

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.)

Live Event: Professor Farid Esack to deliver 2010 Milad-un-Nabi lecture at the Ismaili Centre, London

Wed, 3 Mar 2010 17:10:00 GMT

Dr Farid Esack, Professor in the Study of Islam at the University of Johannesburg, will deliver the 2010 Milad-un-Nabi Lecture at the Ismaili Centre, London on 4 March. Watch this event live at TheIsmaili.org/live.

The shared value of religious pluralism — A conversation with Eboo Patel (Part 1)

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:50:00 GMT

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.

Trial without sight: How one woman’s triumph against the odds allowed her to give back to society

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 22:27:00 GMT

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.

Ismaili volunteers stand front and centre as Olympics get underway in Vancouver

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:59:00 GMT

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.

Olympic Torch Bearers from the Ismaili community carry the flame in Vancouver

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 05:01:00 GMT

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.

Nutrition Centre: Five ways to look after your heart

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:20:00 GMT

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.

Knowledge Discovery Challenge sparks innovative solutions to address global development problems

Sat, 6 Feb 2010 05:03:00 GMT

The Knowledge Discovery Challenge was a competition in which Ismailis in Canada were invited to develop solutions to international development problems. The winning team found a way to address inadequate maternal and infant health care in a refugee camp, while fostering economic opportunity for women living there.

New breed of social entrepreneurs foster ethical enterprise

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 02:17:00 GMT

The notion that enterprise should be conscious of its impact on society rather than focusing exclusively on the pursuit of profit, has long been part of the Muslim ethic. It is also an increasingly visible trend in business that is finding new vitality in the era of social media.

Ismaili Centre, Dubai joins with Architectural Heritage Society to host lecture series

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:05:00 GMT

In the Autumn of 2009, the UAE Architecture Heritage Society hosted the ATHAR public lectures series in conjunction with the Ismaili Centre, Dubai. ATHAR is a programme of the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property, which advocates the conservation of cultural heritage.

Ismailis across North America commemorate Eid al-Adha in a spirit of harmony and shared understanding

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:35:00 GMT

North American Ismailis celebrated Eid al-Adha by building bridges of understanding among the communities in which they live. In turn, they learnt more about the beliefs and celebrations of their neighbours.

Nutrition Centre: Swap ingredients for healthier choices

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:06:00 GMT

Making your diet healthier can feel like a huge task, but incorporating small changes in your everyday routine is easy. Try out these simple swaps that will help you achieve a better balance.

Jamati member from Australia earns second prize in Divisional Toastmasters competition

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:07:00 GMT

Hussain Rajwani of Sydney, Australia was recently placed second in a Toastmasters divisional competition. Toastmasters International is a global organisation dedicated to public speaking and oral communication, enhancing leadership skills and confidence.

Ismaili Council for USA sponsors 2009 Women’s Conference in California

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:50:00 GMT

The lsmaili Council for the USA was one of the sponsors at the 2009 Women’s Conference held in Los Angeles. The annual event, organised by California First Lady Maria Shriver, seeks to inspire, empower and educate women.