Ismaili Centres Archive
The Ismaili is pleased to publish an interview with Shiraz Allibhai, Deputy Director of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture. As part of a series of conversations with key figures, Mr Allibhai discusses the positive impact of culture and its development potential, and humanity’s shared responsibility to preserve heritage.
Most of us spent 2020 in confusion and uncertainty. The pandemic forced us to make sudden and drastic changes to every aspect of our lives. Remote working; changes in social activities and eating habits; more housework for some, and the list goes on. These changes have led many to view the world with a different lens, and to reassess how we approach the communities we live in and the lives we lead. For some, this has led to more open-mindedness and an enthusiasm for trying new things or learning new skills. For others, it has presented unimaginable challenges and uncertainties. New problem scenarios to overcome on a daily basis, and a constant feeling of being in react mode with no opportunity to take a time out for a minute.
Body image and self-esteem start in the mind, not in the mirror. They can change the way you understand your value and worth. Healthy body image and self-esteem contribute to mental health.
June 28-July 6, 2021
London
Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations
Run by leading experts on gender and Islam, the programme will bring together scholars and students from diverse backgrounds to discuss key issues in the study of gender in Muslim contexts.
A new variant of coronavirus circulating in South Africa is now being seen in other countries, including the UK.
The World Health Organization (WHO) listed the Comirnaty COVID-19 mRNA vaccine for emergency use, making the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine the first to receive emergency validation from WHO since the outbreak began a year ago.
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE Nº 23/21 FROM 15TH JANUARY 2021
Update on the Exceptional and Temporary Measures to Be in Force During the Public Calamity Situation
“Ars longa, vitas brevis”(Art is long, life is short). Latin aphorism attributed to the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates.
Gostaria de melhorar a sua qualidade e estilo de vida, controlar a sua concentração e aprender a meditar? O TLA tem o curso para si, que irá ajudá-lo a controlar o stress, ansiedade e refletir sobre a importância da meditação!
Would you like to improve your quality of life and change your lifestyle, control your concentration and learn how to meditate? TLA has the course for you, which will help you manage stress, anxiety and reflect on the importance of meditation!
The phrase, Log kya kahenge meaning ‘what will people say,’ highlights a mindset within South Asian communities about the way people act, hold expectations, or even choose to participate in programs. This mindset has also been a contributing roadblock for many people when talking about and seeking out mental health support.
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness…it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair.”
Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities
Partilhamos hoje convosco o primeiro artigo da nossa nova rubrica de gestão de tempo. Estes artigos focam-se em meios de concentração que nos ensinam a adaptar as capacidades de gestão de tempo ao nosso próprio ritmo e forma de aprendizagem.