With indoor venues such as malls, cinema halls and restaurants losing their usual allure due to the possibility of transmissions, Sunder Nursery has been a breath of fresh air for Delhi residents. It reopened in 2018 after a decade of conservation by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC).
The soaring dome of the tomb of Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khanan abutting the favoured residential enclave of Nizamuddin East in Delhi now has partial covering of white marble. The neck below the dome, however, is entirely covered in an exquisite pattern of marble and red sandstone.
Today is International Women’s Day. In this short video, students and faculty from across the Aga Khan Academies in Hyderabad, Maputo and Mombasa share their thoughts and pledges to challenge gender bias and inequity.
Situated on about 90 acres, Sunder Nursery is slowly becoming a household name among nature lovers of Delhi. The nursery was renovated by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture and opened to the public in 2018.
Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science. In this video, three female science teachers across the Aga Khan Academies in Hyderabad, Mombasa and Dhaka speak about their experiences and share advice with girls who aspire to study science at a higher level.
Ms Zainab Mala is a Science and Mathematics teacher at the Diamond Jubilee High School in Mumbai, managed by the Aga Khan Education Service, India. Like many in the teaching profession, Zainab constantly strives to create effective learning environments to inspire and enable students to fulfil their potential. Recently she was awarded the “Most Innovative IT Teacher Award” at the IT Guru Awards 2020 – demonstrating her commitment and the potential women have in science and technology.
Despite the adversities we are facing today, the Aga Khan Academies is committed to its mission and vision in providing exceptional teaching and developing globally-minded students who will contribute positively to their communities and the world. Happy International Day of Education to everyone!
An online panel discussion exploring experiences and techniques in green and environmentally sensitive building and design in South and Central Asia.
In India, the restoration process of Qutb Shahi Tombs, undertaken by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture, connected the Golconda fort and the Qutb Shahi necropolis after the removal of several layers of mounds of earth.
The Aga Khan Education Service, India is conscious about environmental conservation and is taking steps to highlight and instil awareness across all its schools. The COVID-19 pandemic has created a newfound awareness of the importance of handwashing. Keeping this in mind, along with the concept of reducing, reusing and recycling in everyday life, staff at the Aga Khan School, Mundra pioneered the innovative idea of building a handwashing station from materials such as an unused water tank, 20-litre filtered water bottles and waste construction materials such as iron rods.