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Building a Sustainable Future: Seven Innovative Projects Selected for the 16th Aga Khan Award for Architecture

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BISHKEK, Kyrgyz Republic — The Aga Khan Award for Architecture has announced its seven winners for the 16th award cycle (2023-2025), chosen after thorough on-site evaluations of shortlisted projects. These built works, celebrated for their diverse architectural styles and innovative approaches, demonstrate how architecture can foster pluralism, enhance community resilience, promote social change, spark cultural dialogue, and adapt to climate challenges. The recipients will split a $1 million prize, one of the largest in the architectural field, during a ceremony set for September 15, 2025, at the Toktogul Satylganov Kyrgyz National Philharmonic. The award not … Read more

Building Hope: Aga Khan Award for Architecture Champions Sustainable Designs for a Resilient Future

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Karachi, Pakistan — The Aga Khan Award for Architecture (AKAA) aims to inspire future generations to approach architecture with a focus on environmental sustainability, knowledge, and empathy. “Architecture today must engage with the climate crisis, enhance education, and nourish our shared humanity,” said His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, chair of the AKAA Steering Committee. “Through it, we plant seeds of optimism—quiet acts of resilience that grow into spaces of belonging, where the future may thrive in dignity and hope.” Founded in 1977 by the late His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the … Read more

Bollywood’s Legal Drama: Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone Face FIR Over Faulty Car Endorsement

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Bharatpur, India — Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, alongside six officials from Hyundai, are facing legal challenges following allegations related to the promotion of a faulty vehicle. The issue stems from a complaint filed by Kirti Singh, a lawyer from Bharatpur, who claims significant defects in her 2022 Hyundai Alcazar, which she purchased with the expectation of a trouble-free experience. Singh paid an advance of ₹51,000 and financed her purchase through a loan. After acquiring the vehicle from Malwa Auto Sales Pvt Ltd in Sonipat, she quickly encountered numerous technical issues, particularly … Read more

Saif Ali Khan Opens Up About Winning the National Award: The Surprising Reason Behind the Jury’s Decision Over Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Swades’

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Mumbai, India — Saif Ali Khan recently shared insights into his receiving the National Award for Best Actor, a recognition that has often fueled discussions about his contemporaries, particularly Shah Rukh Khan and his acclaimed performance in “Swades.” Both actors are major figures in Indian cinema, but Khan’s achievement has raised eyebrows amidst comparisons to Khan’s work. In an interview, Saif Ali Khan disclosed that he was informed by the jury that his performance in “Hum Tum” was what led to the prestigious award. He emphasized that the decision was not meant to overshadow other … Read more