Life is like a traveler, wrapped in the dust of time—either it perishes in oblivion or transcends towards eternal truth.—Dr. Shakera Nandini. Travelers on the paths of life often pause at sunset to reflect. Perhaps it is because dusk stands at the border between light and darkness, where the sun, weary from its journey, begins […]
PRINCE Karim Aga Khan was a man who straddled various worlds and cultures. Beyond his role as spiritual leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims, he was a man of great wealth and influence, channelling funds towards the socioeconomic uplift of his flock as well as other communities, particularly in the developing world. Pakistan — where
\”Few persons bridge so many divides — between the spiritual and the material; East and West; Muslim and Christian — as gracefully as he does,\” Vanity Fair wrote about His Highness the Aga Khan in its 2013 article. The 49th Imam of the Ismailis passed away in Lisbon at the age of 88 on Feb
Aqib Ullah During a parley with my students on different topics, one student brought up a thought-provoking subject: what defines uniqueness and normalcy? He argued that it is wholly within our control, we can make anything unique or normal whenever we choose. To support his perspective, he provided a simple yet resplendent example. He said,
Dr Shakira Nandini Beneath the blue sky, surrounded by a sea of greenery and a flowing river, sat an American girl lost in thought, holding her transparent water bottle. This girl, named Sylvia Earle, was not just an environmental protector but a visionary who taught the world the importance of oceans. Known fondly as “Her
