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Harmony
The sun, the moon and other heavenly bodies make a noise as they whirl about, producing a cosmic harmony, the “music of spheres.” Not only Pythagoras (570 BC) discovered the “Pythagorean theorem” (that the squares of the hypotenuse of a triangle is equal to the sum of the squares on the other two sides), so…
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Bamyan Cultural Center
With the news of cultural center in Bamyan, the hopes for real and sustainable tourism development arises. This is not the first ever infrastructure development project by the government of Korea as Bamyan center – Band-e-Amir – Yakawolang road was another project of high value for the people of Hazarajat. The project shortened the distances…
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The Epic Champions Program – For the Better
“That the wooden wall only shall not fall, but help you and your children.” Contrary to the intellect interpretations, Themistocles’ sheer interpretation of Oracle’s message by building ships and fighting the Persians at sea proved his incessant aptitude to an Epic legend. The result _ stupendous, for Xerxes saw from a mountain above the bay…
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The Catalysts
Not craving how Anne encounters her agitating longing for Peter in the Secret Annex (Diary of Anne Frank), like one of those rare days, I log into Facebook account early Sunday morning to escape my somnolence. Inconspicuously scrolling in topsyturvy gesture perceiving monotonous posts, images, news yet again less startled more retrieved with a news…
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Connecting to the Indsutries
What are you doing post graduation? Which industry will you try? What position will you apply for? And the list goes on…Every student comes across questions with similar context, but rather different wordings and many of all end up with … Kangroos; not the mammal but the myth“I don’t know!” in Australian Aboriginal. How far…
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Address by Tony Blair on Globalization
As a student ambassador volunteering in the organization of a high profile event by INTI College Subang Campus, I was overly exhilarated to watch Mr. Tony Blair, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom at our college. Not only had his profile, charisma reasoned my exhilaration but also the topic he addressed on, which…
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The myth of Silk Road Festival
The real star whose voice echoes fragrance & uniqueness of Hazarajat – Sakhizada Bamyan Silk Road festival was launched in 2009 by a young and dynamic team of Bamyan Ecotourism Program (The Aga Khan Foundation) and with close collaboration of Bamyan Provincial Government aimed at restoring tourism industry, promoting local culture, sports, products (food, handicrafts,…
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You deserve to RIDE…so get well soon!
“In view of the cultural values and with the increased literacy rate of women, Bamyan has great potential for development – that has always been my impression about Bamyan.” These are the words by Zahra Hussaini, who lives and inspires people in Bamyan, Hazaristan. She is a role model for many with her efforts and…
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Batu Caves
Located some 13 KM north of Kuala Lumpur, the limestone hill attracts hundreds of visitors everyday for religious beliefs; healing, offerings, or some visit as cultural visitors. The hill is welcomed by the World’s largest standing Murugan statue (42.7 m) and one needs to climb some 270 concrete steps to get to the main hill…
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Every cloud has silver lining
Bamyan earns its dignity after long-lasting ignorance & negligence – JJ Photo Today Bamyan celebrates its promotion from third to the second grade in provincial ranking, which means Bamyan draws more development projects, national & international investment and cultural significance. The credit goes to persistent efforts of the provincial government, civil society agencies, the cultural…
