Ronnie Kasrils: A veteran freedom fighter on resistance was scorned by Israel and some of his Jewish countrymen when he advised Hamas- Al Jazeera

Kasrils fought with the ANC against South Africa’s apartheid regime. Later in life, when he was a cabinet minister in the South African government, Ronnie Kasrils was scorned by Israel and some of his Jewish countrymen when he advised Hamas. Source: Al Jazeera English Published on 2 Sep 2017 ->>>>><<<<<-

Ismaili Muslims pledge Million service hours towards Canada 150 in commemoration of His Highness the Aga Khan’s Diamond Jubilee

Originally posted on Ismailimail:
In commemoration of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee and Canada’s 150th anniversary, the Canadian Ismaili Muslim community launches Ismaili CIVIC 150, a pledge to Canada of one million volunteer service hours to improving quality of life. The Ismaili CIVIC 150 pledge is from July 1, 2017 and will continue until the…

Nizamuddin Basti, Delhi: Searching sites to construct three parking lots: Watch Archnet video on renovation,socio-economic and cultural initiatives

LG wants SDMC to identify parking space—- DNA India com L-G Anil Baijal (in purple) directed that all projects should be completed by the year end Lieutanant Governor Anil Baijal on Saturday directed the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) to explore the feasibility of construction of three parking lots on identified sites in the peripheral…

His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan to visit Chitral

Originally posted on Ismailimail:
Source: Chitral Today – Translated via Google – September 15, 2017 The spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslim community, His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan will visit Chitral. According to the sources, the arrival of His Highness is expected to be in the middle of the next month, and the arrangement…

University of Technology Sydney and University of Central Asia collaborate on communications and media

Australia, 12 September 2017 – The University of Technology Sydney (UTS), and the University of Central Asia (UCA), signed an agreement in Australia to strengthen the relationship between the Institutions and encourage cooperation in the field of Communications and Media on 12 September 2017. Dr. Shamsh Kassim-Lakha (L) and Professor Andrew Parfitt signing the Agreement.-UCA…

Networking for peace: Twenty-eight representatives from civil society organisations held discussions on their peacebuilding efforts near Potsdam, Germany

Peacebuilders from around the world convened this week for the second time to discuss best practices in the field. Innovative methods and strategies in peace processes were the focus of this year’s Global Peacebuilder Summi Group photo with all participating peacebuilders-© AA Holding discussions: participant from northern Kenya Fatuma AbdulkadirThe Global Peacebuilder Summit, promoted by…

The real Kashmir — Photo Essay on Qantara de by Onkar Singh Janoti

Poets call it one of the most beautiful places on earth. Analysts consider it to be one of the most dangerous areas in the world. But what is Kashmir in reality? By Onkar Singh Janoti ‘Switzerland of the East’: Kashmir boasts some of the world’s most beautiful flowering meadows and snow-capped peaks. Many people call…

Energy: The German Way | Ontario to get citizen input | Steve Paikin and Craig Morris on Renewable energy

Ontario is reviewing its long-term energy plan and the government is holding public consultations across the province to get citizen input. The Agenda welcomes Craig Morris, co-author of “Energy Democracy,” a book that discusses how Germany is in the process of decommissioning its nuclear facilities and replacing them with renewables. Source: The Agenda with Steve…

Top 5 Largest Solar Power Plants of the World — Solar Insure com | China on top with 1500 MW– and India at 3rd place with 900 Megawatts –

This article has been Updated on 6/27/17 *As of June 2017 China and India have taken over as the leading developers of large scale solar projects. U.S. demand for solar power is surging despite an economic recession, thanks to government financial incentives, some easing in credit availability, and increasing public recognition of its environmental benefits….

10 photographs of the beautiful Yasin Valley, Ghizer — By Karim Shah Nizari on Pamir Times net

Yasin Valley is located in the Ghizer District of Gilgit-Baltistan. It is a hidden treasure of natural beauty and rich culture, waiting for tourists. Photos: Karim Shah Nizari View all photos on Pamir Times Net ->>>>><<<<<-

Religion is not the only reason Rohingyas are being forced out of Myanmar — By Giuseppe Forino, Jason von Meding and homas Johnson on Conversation com

Recent weeks have seen an escalation of violence against the Rohingya in Rakhine, the poorest state of Myanmar. A tide of displaced people are seeking refuge from atrocities – they are fleeing both on foot and by boat to Bangladesh. It is the latest surge of displaced people, and is exacerbated by the recent activity…

‘Made in Britain, dropped on children’- film seeks end to UK arms sales to Yemen war — by Adela Suliman on News Trust org

The UK has approved 3.8 billion pounds ($5 billion) of arms licences to Saudi Arabia, since the conflict escalated in March 2015, according to Save the Children A man carries Buthaina Muhammad Mansour, believed to be four or five, rescued from the site of a Saudi-led air strike that killed eight of her family members…

Kenya: Student Runs Social Enterprise To Pay For Children’s Chemotherapy

Alqaim Lalani, a student at Aga Khan Academy Mombasa has gained recognition for his charitable deeds. The high school student has been working on a service project with cancer patients in the greater Mombasa area for the last 6 months. The Tanzanian native led a group of students in the organization known as the Cancer…

Video, Paderborn – Delbrück: Bundeskanzlerin Angela Merkel spricht in Delbrück-Steinhorst (ungekürzte Rede) | Full speech in German

Delbrück, 10. September 2017: Die Kanzlerin auf Wahlkampftour im Kreis Paderborn. Die ungekürzte Rede von Angela Merkel in Delbrück-Steinhorst. Quelle-Source: Westfalen-Blatt ->>>>><<<<<-

Never mind the iPhone X, battery life could soon take a great leap forward — The Conversation com along with video

Another suite of Apple iPhones, another media frenzy. Much has been written about the $999/£999 iPhone X, the demise of the home button, the “face ID” function, wireless charging and so on. Somewhere down the list of improvements was extra battery life, at least for the iPhone X, thanks to its new souped up A11…

Congress challenges Trump to address white supremacy — Al Jazeera com

Lawmakers pass resolution condemning hate groups and call on president to deal with threat in wake of Charlottesville. Trump blamed ‘both sides’ for the deadly violence in Charlottesville, Virginia last month [Joshua Roberts/Reuters] The United States Congress has unanimously passed a resolution condemning neo-Nazis, the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) and other white supremacists, and urging…

Jesus and Muhammad: Commonalities of Two Great Religions by Daniel Hummel

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Jesus and Muhammad lived in different times and in different contexts. An absolute comparison of the careers of these two men is not a satisfactory method in understanding the similarities and differences between their teachings. This book approaches this topic from a different perspective. The time that Muhammad preached in Mecca…

Skate Girls of Kabul exhibit tells ‘story of Afghan girls helping each other’ — Metro News |Links, Photos and Video

Aga Khan exhibit captures the fascinating stories of resilient, young skaters, empowerment and ‘the future’ of a war-torn country. (…) Over the coming years, Fulford-Dobson travelled to Kabul multiple times to capture hundreds of portraits of girls skillfully gliding on ramps or standing triumphantly with the boards. Skate Girls of Kabul, an exhibition featuring some…

Helping Hands Reach Out To Assist In Texas — By Nazim Karim on The Ismaili | Also links and videos

Hurricane Harvey has been referred to as a “1,000-year flood,” with its 50 inches of rainfall exceeding all records for the continental USA. It is estimated that damage from the storm will surpass that of hurricanes Sandy (New Jersey 2012) and Katrina (Louisiana 2005) combined. Volunteers have worked to reach Jamati members and others affected…

Merkel at International Peace Meeting: "Religions have a mandate to work for peace" | Sant’Egidio peace meeting in Münster and Osnabrück | Video

“Dialogue between religions is possible as well as necessary,” Chancellor Merkel said at the Sant’Egidio International Peace Meeting. There was never any justification for war and violence in the name of any religion, even if some groups invoked religious grounds for them, she added. “We all share responsibility for peace in the world,” said Merkel,…