Daily Archives: January 31, 2010
Gates donates $10bn for vaccine campaigns
Bill and Melinda Gates will spend $10 billion over the next decade to develop and deliver vaccines to the children in the developing world. “There are 135 million children born every year, and the vast majority are in these poorer … Continue reading
Filed under NGO'S, Philanthropy, USA
Muslim inventions that shaped the modern world – CNN News
By Olivia Sterns for CNN In 9th century Spain, Muslim inventor Abbas ibn Firnas designed a flying machine — hundreds of years before da Vinci drew plans of his own. London, England (CNN) — Think of the origins of that … Continue reading
Filed under Islam, Islamic Art, Middle East, Muslim civilisations, Muslim countries
Pakistan: Non-surgical treatment options against arthritis
KARACHI (APP) – Although most forms of arthritis are chronic, there are effective non surgical ways to relieve the pain, improve mobility and avoid joint damage, said Dr. Riaz Hussain Lakdawala, a senior orthopaedic surgeon. In his presentation at a … Continue reading
Filed under Aga Khan University / Hospital, Pakistan
Ismaili Centre, Dubai joins with Architectural Heritage Society to host lecture series
In November 2004, at the Ninth Award Cycle of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture, Mawlana Hazar Imam observed that “in recent years, Islamic architecture seemed to have lost its identity and its inspiration.” He added that this resulted in “cities, villages, and … Continue reading
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