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New Delhi: One of New Delhi's most famous monuments, a mausoleum that inspired the Taj Mahal, will be officially unveiled today after a six-year refit that has seen it restored to its original form. Humayun's Tomb, completed in 1570 by the Islamic Mughal dynasty that ruled most of northern India for more than three centuries, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the biggest draws for visitors to the Indian capital.
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Prince Karim Aga Khan IV to meet Manmohan Singh today
Posted September 18th, 2013 by librarian-hdNew Delhi: Spiritual leader Prince Karim Aga Khan IV will meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here on Wednesday.
Aga Khan IV, who arrived on an official visit to India for 11 days, will meet Dr Singh at the latter's official 7, Race Course Road (RCR) here at 12: 30 pm.
External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid will then call on the visiting dignitary at around 3 pm at Hotel Taj Mahal here.
Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari will host a banquet in honour of the spiritual leader at the Hyderabad House here at 7: 45 pm.
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Aga Khan on a 12-day visit of India 2013-09-17
Posted September 18th, 2013 by librarian-hdPress Trust of India New Delhi
Aga Khan, the chairman of Aga Khan Development network, arrived here today on a 12-day India visit during which he will meet President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Vice President Hamid Ansari.
Khan would preside over an inauguration ceremony to mark the completion of the restoration of Humayun's Tomb Heritage site tomorrow.
The restoration work at the heritage site has been carried out by the Aga Khan Trust.
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Obama to visit Humayun's Tomb in Delhi tomorrow - 2010-11-06
Posted November 8th, 2010 by heritageHumayun's Tomb -- the 16th century magnificent Mughal marvel -- will be the first stop in Delhi tomorrow for US President Barack Obama, who will pay tribute to India's rich cultural heritage through his visit to the monument.
Obama, accompanied by his wife Michelle, is expected to drive to the beautiful red-stone monument in south Delhi, which now sports a new look after a major renovation exercise.
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Obamas get to meet ’slumdog kids’ - 2010-11-07
Posted November 8th, 2010 by heritageNew Delhi, Nov.7 : It was as close to the slum-dog moment as the Obamas could get in their India tour. The US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama met with 16 children of labourers at the Humayun’s tomb in New Delhi today.
The children, aged between five and seven, do not go to a regular school because they are too poor. They receive informal education due to the voluntary efforts of Mr K.K. Mohammad, the Superintendent of the Archaeological Survey of India who has taken upon himself to get some basic literacy tools to these kids.
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Imam (Spiritual Leader) of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims, the Aga Khan (R) talks with Indian President Pratibha Patil during a meeting at the Presidential Palace in New Delhi on May 13, 2008. The Aga Khan is on a seven day offcial visit to India till may 19, during which he will met Indian President Pratibha patil, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and he will also visit the Indian cities of Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Mumbai.
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Imam (Spiritual Leader) of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims, the Aga Khan (R) talks with Indian President Pratibha Patil during a meeting at the Presidential Palace in New Delhi on May 13, 2008. The Aga Khan is on a seven day offcial visit to India till may 19, during which he will met Indian President Pratibha patil, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and he will also visit the Indian cities of Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Mumbai.
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Imam (Spiritual Leader) of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims, the Aga Khan (L) talks with Indian President Pratibha Patil during a meeting at the Presidential Palace in New Delhi on May 13, 2008. The Aga Khan is on a seven day offcial visit to India till may 19, during which he will met Indian President Pratibha patil, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and he will also visit the Indian cities of Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Mumbai.
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Indian Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha (Lower house of parliament) L K Advani (L) gestures as he talks with Imam (Spiritual Leader) of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims, the Aga Khan (R) during a meeting at the Presidential Palace in New Delhi on May 13, 2008. The Aga Khan is on a seven day official visit to India till May 19, during which he will met Indian President Pratibha Patil, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and he will also visit the Indian cities of Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Mumbai.
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Imam (Spiritual Leader) of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims Aga Khan (R) embraces Indian Minister of State fron External Affairs E. Ahmed (L) during a meeting in New Delhi on May 12, 2008. The Aga Khan is on a seven day offcial visit to India till may 19, during which he will meet Indian President Pratibha patil, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and visit the Indian cities of Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Mumbai.
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Imam (Spiritual Leader) of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims Aga Khan (R) listens to Indian Minister of State for External Affairs E. Ahmed (L) during a meeting in New Delhi on May 12, 2008. The Aga Khan is on a seven day offcial visit to India till may 19, during which he will meet Indian President Pratibha patil, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and visit the Indian cities of Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Mumbai.
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Imam (Spiritual Leader) of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims Aga Khan smiles during a meeting with unseen Indian Minister of State for External Affairs E. Ahmed in New Delhi on May 12, 2008. The Aga Khan is on a seven day offcial visit to India till may 19, during which he will meet Indian President Pratibha patil, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and visit the Indian cities of Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Mumbai.
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Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (R) talks with the Imam (Spiritual Leader) of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims, Aga Khan, during their meeting in New Delhi on May 12, 2008. The Aga Khan is on a seven day official visit to India till May 19, during which he will meet diferent Indian political leaders including Indian President Pratibha Patil, and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, and he will also visit the Indian cities of Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Mumbai.
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Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (R) talks with the Imam (Spiritual Leader) of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims, Aga Khan, during their meeting in New Delhi on May 12, 2008. The Aga Khan is on a seven day official visit to India till May 19, during which he will meet diferent Indian political leaders including Indian President Pratibha Patil, and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, and he will also visit the Indian cities of Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Mumbai.
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Imam (Spiritual Leader) of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims Aga Khan (L) shakes hands with United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government and Congress Party President Sonia Gandhi (R) during a meeting in New Delhi on May 12, 2008. The Aga Khan is on a seven day offcial visit to India till May 19, during which he will meet Indian President Pratibha Patil, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and visit the Indian cities of Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Mumbai.
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Imam (Spiritual Leader) of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims Aga Khan (L) talks with United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government and Congress Party President Sonia Gandhi (R) during a meeting in New Delhi on May 12, 2008. The Aga Khan is on a seven day offcial visit to India till May 19, during which he will meet Indian President Pratibha Patil, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and visit the Indian cities of Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Mumbai.
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Imam (Spiritual Leader) of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims Aga Khan (L) talks with United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government and Congress Party President Sonia Gandhi (R) during a meeting in New Delhi on May 12, 2008. The Aga Khan is on a seven day offcial visit to India till May 19, during which he will meet Indian President Pratibha Patil, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and visit the Indian cities of Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Mumbai
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H.H THE AGA KHAN IN NEW DEHLI - 2008-05-12
Posted April 20th, 2010 by heritageMay 12, 2008: Chief of India's ruling Congress party Sonia Gandhi (R) and the Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, pose for photographers before their meeting in New Delhi May 12, 2008. REUTERS/Vijay Mathur (INDIA) . Photos and news: [click here!]
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U.S. Ambassador awards English Microscholarships - AKF - 2010-04-14
Posted April 16th, 2010 by heritageNEW DELHI -- Today, the U.S. Ambassador to India Timothy J. Roemer awarded certificates to 100 new microscholarship recipients in the English Access Microscholarship Program at the MCD Primary School, Nizamuddin Basti. This two-year Access program is an initiative of the U.S. Embassy in cooperation with the Aga Khan Foundation which has been working in India for over 15 years on improving schools and educational opportunities for poor and marginalized groups.
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100 MCD school students get English Microscholarships from US - Aga Khan Foundation - 2010-04-14
Posted April 16th, 2010 by heritageNew Delhi, Apr 14 : The US Ambassador to India Timothy J Roemer today awarded English Microscholarship certificates to 100 students of an MCD primary school in Nizamuddin Basti providing them future educational opportunities and exchange programmes in the US.
The two-year Access programme is an initiative of the US Embassy in cooperation with the Aga Khan Foundation which has been working in India for over 15 years on improving schools and educational opportunities for poor and marginalised groups.
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