Artist Shaheed Pasha has bagged the prestigious Kanu Nayak Aankhen Award instituted by the Bombay Art Society, one of the oldest art societies in the country, for his painting, ‘eradication of corruption’, depicting Hanuman burning a demon representing corruption.
A purse of Rs. 11,000, a plaque and a shawl was presented to Dr. Pasha at the 123rd All India Annual Art Exhibition in Mumbai by Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray and the president of the Bombay Art Society Vasudev Kamat.
The speciality of Dr. Pasha’s painting is the subtle use of heroes of mythology, particularly from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata to send his message across. The painting depicts vibrant colours in acrylic on canvas.
Dr. Pasha has won awards, including the prestigious Meera Sanman Award presented at Indore in Madhya Pradesh, the Indian Academy of Fine Art and Craft Award presented at Amritsar in Punjab, the Kala Sanskar Award by the Hyderabad Art Society and the Karnataka Lalith Kala Academy Award among others.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> National> Kalaburagi / by T.V. Sivanandan / Kalaburagi – February 24th, 2015
A leading private school in Kerala – The Choice School – has offered free education to the three winners of this year’s President’s National Bravery Awards from the state.
Choice Group chief Jose Thomas made this announcement Monday at a function held to honour the three students at the school.
All three, M.K. Aqil Mohammed (10), T.P. Mithun (14) and P. Anjith (14), hail from rural north Kerala.
The three were given cash awards and mementoes after an interactive session with the students of the school.
“This is an inspiration to our students and they should learn from these three gems as students should be responsible citizens. These three kids need more exposure,” said Thomas.
The three kids were bowled over by the offer and are expected to take a final decision after they return home and discuss it with their parents.
source: http://www.ummid.com / Ummid.com / Home> Education & Career / by IANS / Monday – February 23rd, 2015
Ghulam Nabi Azad was on Monday back as the Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, days after his re-election to the house from Jammu and Kashmir.
Shri Azad took oath as a member of the Upper House along with three other members from the state — Mir Mohammad Fayaz and Nazir Ahmed Laway (both PDP) and Shamsher Singh Manhas (BJP).
Ghulam Nabi Azad, 65-year-old Congress leader from Jammu and Kashmir, has become member of the House for the fifth time.
His previous six-year term as Rajya Sabha member was to end this month and he was re-elected on February 8.
“I have recognised Ghulam Nabi Azad as the Leader of Opposition with effect from February 16, 2015, consequent upon his election to the Rajya Sabha from the state of Jammu and Kashmir,” Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari said.
He was first selected to Rajya Sabha in the year 1990.
While the two PDP members took oath in English, the BJP member from Jammu took oath in Dogri.
Soon after the oath-taking of new members, the copy of the President’s address to a joint sitting of both Houses today was laid on the table by the Secretary General.
Meanwhile, Congress members from Andhra Pradesh, including former Minister J D Seelam, were up on their feet demanding proper implementation of the AP Reorganisation Act after the bifurcation of the state.
Other Congress members from Andhra Pradesh T Subbarami Reddy and from Telangana Hanumanth Rao also got up to raise the issue of Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, but were not allowed to speak by the Chairman.
source: http://www.rajyasabhatv.com / Rajya Sabha TV / Home> News / by RSTV Bureau / February 23rd, 2015
Syed Fazil Hussain Parvez’s book Urdu Media – Kal, Aaj, Kal
Syed Fazil Hussain Parvez’s book Urdu Media – Kal, Aaj, Kal
Which is the first Urdu newspaper? And when did it hit the stands?
Well, it was Jam Jahannuma , and was first published in 1822 from Calcutta.
However, there are other claimants to this honour. Some give credit to Moulvi Mohd. Baqar – the first journalist to lay down his life for the freedom movement – for being the one to pioneer Urdu journalism. He was associated with a Delhi daily published from 1836 to 1857.
Some believe the first Urdu newspaper was Agra Akhbar , which was published from Akbarabad in 1831. And some others vouch for Maratul Akhbar, which was brought out in 1821 from Calcutta.
No need to wrack your brains. You can find out everything about the Urdu press from Syed Fazil Hussain Parvez’s book Urdu Media – Kal, Aaj, Kal . It deals extensively with the evolution of the Urdu media over the years.
Recently released by India’s Consul-General in Chicago Ausaf Sayeed, the book is a collector’s issue. Budding Urdu journalists in particular stand to gain a lot from it. The 418-page book, published by Huda Publications, throws light on the birth of Urdu language and its journey through the years. It talks about qalam (pen), communication timeline and lists historic Urdu newspapers, names of which one has not even heard of.
Sample these: Jamiul Akhbar (1841), Azam Akhbar (1848), Umdatul Akhbar (1849), Taleemul Akhbar(1851), Suboh Sadiq (1855) and Tilsime Hairat (1856).
The year 1857 marked a new chapter in Urdu journalism: it began focusing on the freedom movement while highlighting public issues like corruption, civic problems, adulteration and hoarding.
An Urdu journalist of no mean repute himself, Dr. Parvez has taken pains to list the names of most of the Urdu weeklies and dailies, along with the names of their editors. Not confined to just print media, he takes a peek at radio, television, internet, social media and the role of Urdu. The book also packs information about social media sites. All in all the book is a good read.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Hyderabad / by J. S. Ifthekhar / Hyderabad – February 23rd, 2015
In a quarter of a century, Kerala has leapfrogged from being a fully literate state to a state with total primary education.
The government would declare the new status on April 18, said Education Minister P K Abdu Rabb. The status means almost 100 per cent of its eligible citizens have passed class IV examination or its equivalent.
As a next target, he said, the government plans to achieve total higher secondary education or its equivalent in the state in the next three years.
“Under the equivalency programme, age is not bar for studying,” the minister said at a meeting held at a Literacy Mission function meeting held at the District Planning Committee hall, here. Abdu Rabb said that the government would help anyone interested in joining the programme.
“Those who do not speak Malayalam can also join the equivalency programme,” he said and added that workers from the state were able to get promotions in West Asian countries because of the programme.
Special Syllabus
The education minister said the government was working a new curriculum for children with intellectual disabilities.
“It will be introduced in the next academic year,” he said. The government has cleared a proposal to set up centres for persons with intellectual disabilities in Kasargod and Parappanangadi in Malappuram district. Abdu Rabb said that the government would consider a proposal to start institutes in northern districts to impart language proficiency among English teachers.
The minister felicitated athlete T K Jyoti Prasad, who won gold at the national and state school games this academic year.
source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States> Kerala / by Express News Service / February 23rd, 2015
The medal winners are seen with M.N. Vikram (Coach) and Syed Tanveer Ahmed (Team Manager).
Mysuru :
Students of Academy of Martial Science (AMS), Krishnamurthypuram in city, the oldest and first combat school in Mysuru promoting Muay Thai Kick-Boxing, MMA and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), who participated in the semi-professional Muay Thai Kick-Boxing National Championships held at Jorethang, Sikkim organised by Muay Thai India (MTI)-IOC recently, have excelled in the championship by bagging 4 titles, four Silver and three Bronze medals respectively.
Zulkharnain and Chethan Gowda defended their Heavy Weight and Light Heavy Weight titles, while Abdul Razack and Sumanth Subrahmanya became new Light Middle Weight and Cruiser Weight Champions. As a result of this medal haul, Karnataka became No.2 for the country next to overall champions Sikkim. They are trained by internationally accredited coach Vikram of AMS.
Results:Zulkharnain-Heavy Weight Champion of India; Sumanth-Cruiser Weight Champion of India; Chethan Gowda-Light Heavy Weight Champion of India; Abdul Razzack- Light Middle Weight Champion of India; G. Rajesh- Pin weight silver medalist; Amith- Feather Weight Silver Medalist; Aditya-Middle Weight Silver Medalist; Rakesh- Light Heavy Weight Silver Medalist; Prakyath- Light Fly Weight Bronze Medalist; Naveen Shetty- Bantam Weight Bronze Medalist and Srihari- Light Welter Weight Bronze Medalist.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports News / Wednesday – February 18th, 2015
Justice Mukhtar Ahmad of Allahabad High Court has asked young lawyers to study more in the interest of litigants. He was addressing a function organized by Kanpur Bar Association on Saturday.
Justice Ahmad, who was district judge of Kanpur, before his elevation, said that latest rulings and study of law would make new lawyers perfect legal practitioner. A deep study would clear the concept of law and help them to explain and interpret the law perfectly.
Justice Ahmad stated them to perform work honestly and bear the responsibility. “No work is small. Take all types of legal work and dispose of cases honestly. Law needs continuous study and citation of latest rulings,” he said. Recalling his tenure as district judge here, Justice Mukhtar said that lawyers had co-operated with him. Earlier, members of Kanpur Bar Association welcomed him by presenting bouquet and a memento.
source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> City> Kanpur / TNN / February 22nd, 2015
UP Cricket Association (UPCA) held a condolence meeting at Kamla Club here on Thursday to pay tributes to its past president and chief patron Gaur Hari Singhania. All directors and office-bearers, members of UPCA and several players attended the meeting.
Rajiv Shukla, general secretary of UPCA, announced in the meeting that the Cricket Academy at Kamla Club, which is under construction, would be named as Gaur Hari Singhania Cricket Academy, and UP Cricket Association (UPCA) will organise a league or tournament in his name.
Recalling the time spent with late Singhania, Rajeev Shukla said that the befitting tribute to late Singhania would be to execute his programmes and plans. “We would leave no stone unturned in executing his plans and programmes for taking the state cricket to newer heights.
Shukla said that the sad demise of Singhania, who was a leading industrialist, was an irreparable loss to UP cricket and the industrial sector of the country. The working committee of BCCI in its last meeting held at Chennai had also condoled the death of Singhania.
Speaking on the occasion, MM Mishra, director UPCA said that Singhania was a simple person who believed in giving and encouraging others. KN Tandon, Yudhveer Singh, Mohd Javed, Shashikant Khandekar, Reeta Dey and others also spoke on the occasion and paid their tributes. All persons present in the meeting garlanded the portrait of Singhania.
source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> City> Kanpur / TNN / February 20th, 2015
The car rally witnessed participation from Kanpur as well as Lucknow and Allahabad.
Juhi poses with her Hillman vinatge car
The 9th annual vintage car rally organised by the Vintage and Classic Car Club of Cawnpore on Sunday was a big success from the word go. Vintage cars, bikes and even scooters lined up early in the morning at the Green Park Stadium with proud owners from Allahabad and Lucknow also participating in the event. “This vintage car rally is very popular among vintage vehicle owners and its popularity can be judged by the fact that we have participants from outside the city also showing their vehicles,” said Tariq Ibrahim, the president of the club. The rally was flagged off by ADM Avinash Singh and normal traffic on the road, from the stadium till Mall Road, came to a halt as people stood and looked in awe at the Rolls Royce, Austin, Morris Cowley and Hillmans drive past.
A few of the cars that have made history were also part of the rally including a Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Convertible Sports, owned by Yasser Ibrahim, is the winner of the 1st Formula One Race that took place in Spain in 1913.
Visitors at the rally were given much gyaan of the technical specifications of the vehicles by their respective owners.
Also finding an enviable spot at the rally was a Rolls Royce Double Limousine Silver Ghost 1913 and Rolls Royce Silver Ghost convertible sports of 1913 owned by Yasser Ibrahim. “The Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Convertible Sports has features like 7500 CC engine, four-gears, semi-automatic transmission with cruise control. My great-great grandfather Hafiz Halim Saheb bought it from London in the year 1913. I am the fifth generation driving this car. We sent this car to England to the Rolls Royce company last year, for its restoration. These cars are one of their own kinds in the world. I feel so proud when people driving fancy modern cars on the roads, stop and inquire about my old beauties,” said Ibrahim.
Vintage two-wheelers attracted just as much attention at the rally as did the four wheelers. Ruchika showed off her Lambretta 1945 scooter while TS Johar displayed his vintage BSA motorcycle. Tahir’s 1945 manufactured Ford Jeep had many automobile enthusiasts lining up to see the vehicle. But the biggest draw at the rally was businessman Shahid Mirza’s Ford Anglia manufactured in 1938 which was also used in the film Gadar-Ek Prem Katha.
We spotted Juhi Nigam, Umama, Kajri and Saif displaying their vintage cars. “I have brought my Hillman and two other vintage cars for the rally. These were owned by my grandparents and we are carrying forward the family tradition of maintaining them,” said Juhi. Dr Aditya Mohan Jain and wife Neeta also participated in rally along with three of their Morris cars.
source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> City> Kanpur / by Sumit Jha, TNN / February 21st, 2015
Even today, he continues to paint with passion and energy. He continues to discover new possibilities with colour, form and medium relentlessly and explores the spiritual and metaphysical concepts.
The Vadhera Art Gallery celebrates the occasion with ‘Aarambh’, his solo show. The show is open to the public from February 22 to March 18 at the Delhi gallery.
The works in the series are part of a new body of Raza’s work executed during a year’s time. Forty-four canvases and paperworks by the artist will be put on display. ‘Aarambh’ means beginning.
The title indicates that the artist is seeking a new beginning with his work, and with the vibrant colours to find more and more about the universe, nature, male-female energies, environment and other themes close to his heart.
The iconic signature Bindu remains at the centre of this celebrated artist journey and work.
source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Magazine / by Express News Service / February 21st, 2015
