An exciting new show on The Ismaili TV, 4Chais, invites you to feature in a global gathering like no other.
The Ismaili is searching for vibrant individuals from diverse corners of the world to come together virtually, share a cup of chai, and engage in thought-provoking conversations. The beauty of 4Chais lies in its serendipity — each episode will bring together four Ismailis who are total strangers to one another, fostering genuine connections and cross-cultural dialogues.
Meet Eshan Lakhani, a young, passionate musician from Australia who turned the mundane beat of pots and pans into a symphony of inspiration.
Eshan's journey started at the tender age of two when doctors diagnosed him with global development delay, a condition that interferes with a child’s learning and growth. It marked a challenging period for his parents, Erum and Imran. His subsequent growth stands as a testament to the courage of his family to forge ahead on this demanding path.
In the UK and some Commonwealth countries, service and achievements are often recognised by the reigning monarch in the form of honours, decorations, and medals. Individuals are acknowledged for being role models in various fields, including sport, the arts, health, business, mentorship, and more.
This year’s list of UK honourees, published by the London Gazette, featured Naguib Kheraj and Salim Janmohamed, who were appointed to the Order of the British Empire, as Commander (CBE) and Officer (OBE) respectively. New Year Honours have been awarded by the British monarch since Queen Victoria’s reign in the 1890s.
The Canada list meanwhile featured Nurjehan Aziz Vassanji and Zainub Verjee, who were both appointed as Members of the Order of Canada. The Order of Canada is the highest civilian distinction in the country. Officers and Members are appointed to it by the Governor General of Canada.
The world is a vast repository of diverse languages and dialects – our ancestors handed down to us more than 6000 unique languages. How many of these do you interact with in your daily life?
If you live in the UK or North America, you’ll be familiar with English, yet might encounter different accents that stem from regional variances of the same language. And the languages of your grandparents might be very different to the ones you speak. Can you converse in Gujarati, Arabic, Urdu, Farsi, or Kutchi? If you can manage speaking two languages, you’re considered bilingual, but if you have more than two, that makes you multilingual, or as some would say, a polyglot!
In the picturesque setting of Tartous on the coast of Syria, the Masar (Pathway) Camp brought together 40 spirited young Ismailis for a transformative seven-day experience.
Guided by the core values of “Enquire, Aspire, and Inspire,” the camp aimed to foster intellectual curiosity and essential life skills among participants, as well as kindle an appreciation for cultural preservation.
The initiative was organised in part by the Ismaili Council’s Youth Coordinating Forum to offer a learning experience rooted in faith-based principles and ethics for Ismaili youth aged 18 to 22 from different parts of Syria.
Prince Rahim today met the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, His Excellency Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the Bellevue Palace, Berlin.
They discussed the decades-long development partnership between public and private institutions in Germany and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) in Africa, South and Central Asia and the Middle East, and potential areas of future cooperation. Germany and the AKDN have collaborated in the fields of industry, tourism, financial services, clean energy, water supply, health, education, community development, urban revitalisation and infrastructure.
Prince Rahim met with the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, in Brussels, to discuss cooperation between the European Union and the Aga Khan Development Network in countries and regions of shared interest.
This new year, what are you planning to do more of? Or less of? To assist with your reflections, here are ten tips to consider. As ever, the idea is to strive toward progress, not perfection. Let's make 2024 a healthy, productive, and balanced year for us all.
In this special episode of Reflections, Alwaeza Sheizana Murji offers a way to approach some of the questions we may face in the new year, drawing on the ethics of our faith for a happier and more fulfilling 2024.
In this special episode of Reflections, Alwaeza Sheizana Murji offers a way to approach some of the questions we may face in the new year, drawing on the ethics of our faith for a happier and more fulfilling 2024.
