He was one of the most influential poets in Kashmiri in recent times: LG
He’s towering literary personality. Kashmiri Literature and society has been left with a void that can never be filled: Mehbooba
He’ll be remembered for his pre-eminent contribution as a poet and as a critic enriching Kashmiri language and literature in a profound manner: Omar
Srinagar:
Renowned poet and Kashmir’s first Jnanpith awardee Professor Rehman Rahi died here on Monday.
He was 98. “Rahi breathed his last in the early hours at his residence in the Nowshera area of the city,” an official said.
Born on May 6, 1925, Rahi wrote several collections of poems and translated the works of some of the celebrated poets in other languages into Kashmiri.
He received the highest literary award of the country — Jnanpith award — in 2007 for his collection ‘Siyah Rood Jaeren Manz’ (In Black Drizzle). He was also conferred the Padma Shri award in 2000 for his works.
Rahi received the Sahitya Akademi Award for his collection of poems ‘Nawroz-i-Saba’ in 1961.
He translated the works of Baba Farid into Kashmiri, while Dina Nath Naadim’s influence was apparent in his early works.
Rahi’s demise was widely condoled in Kashmir with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha terming his his death as “end of an era”.
“Deeply saddened to learn of the passing away of Jnanpith awardee Prof Rehman Rahi, one of the most influential poets in Kashmiri in recent times. His passing marks the end of an era. My sincere condolences to his family, friends and well-wishers,” Sinha said in a tweet.
Former chief minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti aslo condoled Rahi’s death. “Saddened to hear about the sad demise of towering literary personality and Gyanpeeth Awardee Jinab Rehman Rahi sb. In his death, Kashmiri Literature and society has been left with a void that can never be filled. My condolences to the family,” she tweeted.
Former J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said, “I am deeply saddened by the demise of legendary Kashmiri poet and lyricist Rahman Rahi sahib. He will be remembered for his pre-eminent contribution as a poet and as a critic enriching Kashmiri language and literature in a profound manner. With his memorable and progressive poetry, he has left an indelible mark on the hearts of people. Today, the literary world of Kashmir has suffered a great loss. His death marks an end of an era.”
“Rehman Rahi was one of the most outstanding figures in Kashmiri literature. His creative brilliance found expression in various genres of literature. His works reflect cultural and political vicissitudes of Kashmir. They’ll continue to influence young bards and writers. Deep condolences,” tweeted CPI(M) leader M Y Tarigami.
source: http://www.kashmirreader.com / Kashmir Reader / Home / b y KR Desk / January 10th, 2023
He said the autobiography will provide an insight into Prof. Gaffar’s journey and how education and students have changed over the time.
Marwan Al Mulla, the CEO of Dubai Health Authority (DHA), receives the first copy of Professor K.K. Abdul Gaffar’s autobiography, ‘Njaan Sakshi’ from cricketer M.S. Dhoni at a function held in Taj Bekal in Kasaragod on Saturday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Techno-educationalist, Professor K.K. Abdul Gaffar’s autobiography, ‘Njaan Sakshi’ (me as the witness), was released by cricket legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni at a grand function organised in Kasaragod on Saturday night.
Marwan Al Mulla, the CEO of Dubai Health Authority (DHA), received the first copy from Dhoni at a function that was held in the lawns of Taj Bekal. The legendary cricketer presented copies of the book to dignitaries including noted actor Tovino Thomas, organisers said in a release.
Speaking during the event, Dhoni expressed his gratitude towards his teachers.
He said the autobiography will provide an insight into Prof. Gaffar’s journey and how education and students have changed over the time.
“As a teacher, you have to make it as simple as possible for the students to understand. In a class, you have to get to every student as all of them have different IQ levels. So I feel teaching is not only a profession, it is an art where you discipline students and also tell them about their strengths and weaknesses,” the ace cricketer said. The former Indian captain came all the way from Ranchi for the release of the book penned by the father of his friend, Dr. Shajir Gaffar.
Governor of Kerala, Arif Mohammed Khan, in a video message said that Prof. Gaffar’s autobiography highlights his life, knowledge, and dedication.
During the event, Prof. Gaffar’s students shared their experiences. The book was introduced by senior journalist T.A. Shafi.
The infamous disappearance of P. Rajan, an engineering student from Kozhikode REC, during the emergency period, is one of the unforgettable memories that Prof. Gaffar narrates in the book from his professional life.
He recounts the pressure put on him on behalf of the government sources and the police to influence him as a witness in the case. He was the last person who saw Rajan before the latter was taken into custody by the police from the REC hostel on 1 March 1976.
According to Prof Gaffar, he had met Rajan and his friends at his place as they were coming back after winning the university youth festival. His emotional account of Rajan waving at him as he walks into the night is one of the heartwarming passages of the book. The book has a lot of such details about the case, both known and unknown to Kerala society. In addition to teaching at REC Kozhikode and TKM Engineering College Kollam, Professor Abdul Gaffar served as the principal of the Engineering College in Bhatkal, Karnataka.
Senior Supreme Court Attorney and son of Kapil Sibal, Akhil Sibal, Former Union Minister Salim Iqbal Sherwani, Uduma MLA, C.H. Kunhambu, Kasaragod MLA, N.A. Nellikkunnu, Manguluru City South MLA Vedavyas Kamath, were among others who participated.
source:m http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> India> Kerala / by The Hindu Bureau / January 08th, 2023
The unique feature of the four-day all-India Vyapar Utsav-2023 being organized by the Karnataka chapter of the Rifah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) is that it will have a separate pavilion for women entrepreneurs.
New Delhi :
The Karnataka chapter of the Rifah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) is holding a four-day all-India Vyapar Utsav-2023, an exhibition-cum-trade fair, from January 12 to 15, at Kalaburagi (formerly Gulbarga) in northern Karnataka.
The trade show has been sponsored by the Shaheen Group of Institutions.
Giving this information, project coordinator Mr. Abdussalam Malik told India Tomorrow that over 300 exhibitors from all over India would set up their stalls, and over 20,000 visitors are expected to come to the trade fair.
Leading construction businessman S. Ameenul Hassan appealed to the traders and businessmen to take part in the show because it could prove to be a golden opportunity for all from college students to traders because they could be introduced to many new products and networking through business-to-business sessions that the trade show at Kalaburgi would provide. He said that Prophet Mohammad was a very successful businessman because he always introduced new products in the market.
The exhibitors and businessmen from as many as 15 states and over 150 districts will take part in the show.
The exhibitors are from different fields like education, food, beauty, information technology (IT), information technology-enabled services(ITES), the construction industry, robotics and artificial intelligence, the fashion and fitness industry, agriculture, herbal and other fields.
Besides, there will also be international guests. They include Mr Huseyin Aydin, trade attaché at the Consulate General of Turkiye in Mumbai, Mr. Nugroho Priyo Pratomo, Director, Indonesia Trade Promotion Centre, Prince Nasir Ali Khan, honorary consul general of Kazakhstan and Kalil Shaikh, General Secretary, Chamber of Commerce for Iran Trade Promotion.
Other guests include Ms Vaishali Hariharan from the Federation of Indian Export Organization (FIEO), Dr. Raju G. Teggelli, Director, Krishi Vigyan Kendra at the University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur, Ms Shubha, Assistant Director, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) and, Karnataka.
The government departments that will put up their stalls in the show include the University of Agricultural Science, Raichur, Karnataka Agriculture Marketing Board, Women and Child Development and District Industries Centre, etc.
This is the first all-India trade show being organized by RCCI where businessmen and industrialists from diverse fields will display and demonstrate their products to carry out business and explore new opportunities to promote their trade and commerce. Earlier, RCCI organized trade shows at Aurangabad and Hyderabad where the participation was from the respective regions only.
A unique feature of this all-India trade show is that besides national and international pavilions, it will have a separate women’s pavilion to promote entrepreneurship among women.
The basic objective of the show, according to Mr. Malik, is to provide a platform for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) to expand their business, promote entrepreneurship among women and educate them on how to liaison with government departments for doing and promoting trade and business.
Headed by Mumbai-based businessman Afzal Beg, RCCI also strives “to uphold Shariah principles in businesses while conforming to legal compliances.”
It has so far organized more than 100 networking meets, over 60 webinars in diverse fields guiding businesses, about 50 business summits, and export-import conclaves. Its members also participated in international trade shows like the one at Canton Fair in China.
RCCI has state chapters in 20 states and 150 plus district units.
source: http://www.indiatomorrow.net / India Tomorrow / Home> Economy / by Syed Khalique Ahmed / January 09th, 2023
Mohammed Meeran Manegar donates Hi-Tech Ambulance for Mobile Clinic.
Bhatkal:
Coastal Karnataka NRI Forum on Sunday inaugurated its first mobile clinic at an event held at MM Resort in Shirur here. Prabhuling Kavalikatti, Deputy Commissioner of Uttara Kannada District was present as the Chief Guest of the event.
The DC inaugurated the mobile clinic built on a hi-tech ambulance that was donated by prominent NRI and Philanthropist Mohammed Meeran Manegar.
Mohammed Meeran Manegar, Managing Trustee and Senior Vice President of Green Valley International School, spoke about how he developed the idea of Mobile Clinic and it was brought to reality. He thanked Yunus Kazia and SM Arshad for the support they extended for the idea.
Uttara Kannada Deputy Commissioner Prabhuling Kavalikatti termed the Mobile Clinic service as a noble cause and congratulated the Forum on initiating the service.
“COVID-19 taught us several lessons, one among them was the lesson of unity. People were scared for their life, and by fighting together we have come past it.”
Speaking about Meeran Manegar, the DC said he had reached to a point where his life is dedicated for the society and philanthropists like him were hard to find.
Moulana Abdul Rab Nadvi, Qazi Jamatul Muslimeen Bhatkal, in his address spoke about the importance and significance of charitable work and social services adding that it plays an important role in bringing different communities together.
Moulana Khaja Akrami Madani, Qazi Markazi Khalifa Jamatul Muslimeen Bhatkal, also addressed the event and congratulated the Forum and Mohammed Meeran Manegar for the initiative and also shed lights on how the Almighty stresses on coming out of religious lines for helping people in need. He also hoped the Mobile Clinic would be a successful project and would prompt others to start similar projects.
Coastal Karnataka NRI Forum’s President Yunus Kazia in his presidential address shed lights on the purpose of initiating Mobile Clinic service in the region and thanked Meeran Manegar for generously supporting the cause by donating ambulance for the project.
Secretary of the Forum Amin Saifullah spoke about the features and facilities that the Mobile Clinic would provide for the people.
Bhatkal Assistant Commissioner Mamata Devi, Qazi Jamatul Muslimeen Manki Moulana Shakeel, Bhatkal Muslim Khaleej Council General Secretary Atiqur Rahman Muniri, BMKC President Farooque Musba, Bhatkal TMC President Parvez Kashimji, local philanthropist Dr. Hassan, Bhatkal THO Dr. Savita Kamath were present on dias during the event.
The event began with the recitation of Holy Quran by Moulana Irshad Afrika and was compered by Musab Abida and Arun.
source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karavali / by Vartha Bharati / January 08th, 2023
Indian Nawayath Forum (INF) on Friday inaugurated its three-day Trade Expo in Bhatkal here at the Taluka Stadium in the city.
The opening ceremony of the Expo was organized on Friday evening. Mirza Afzal Baig, General Secretary, Rifah Chamber of Commerce and Industries Mumbai was the Chief Guest of the ceremony.
The Expo has provided space for over 170 business stalls of over 25 business categories at the Taluka Stadium besides providing business and employment opportunities for the locals.
The Expo will continue till Sunday, January 1, 2023.
INF President Jukaku Abdul Majeed, Vice President and Convener of the Expo SM Arshad, President Anjuman Hami-e-Muslimeen Muzammil Kazia, President Majlis-e-Islah wa Tanzeem Bhatkal Inayatullah Shabandri, Qazi Khalifa Jamat-ul-Muslimeen Moulana Khaja Madani, Qazi Jamat-ul-Muslimeen Bhatkal Moulana Abdul Rab Nadvi, President Bhatkal Muslim Khaleej Council Farooque Musba, General Secretary of BMKC Ateequr Rahman Muniri and others were present on the dais during the opening ceremony.
INF Executive Committee Member, Aaftab Kola compered the event, while another Executive member Faizan Barmawar presented the vote of thanks.
The opening ceremony was followed by a formal inauguration of the stalls section of the Trade Expo.
source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karavali / by Vartha Bharati / December 30th, 2022
Meer Foundation donated an undisclosed amount to the family of Anjali, who lost her life in a brutal hitand run that took place in Delhi’s, Kanjhawala on New Year’s night.
Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan. (File Photo | PTI)
New Delhi:
Actor Shah Rukh Khan’s philanthropic NGO, Meer Foundation came forward to help the 20-year-old Delhi hit and drag case victim Anjali Singh’s family.
As per sources, Meer Foundation donated an undisclosed amount to the family of Anjali, who lost her life in a brutal hit and run that took place in Delhi’s, Kanjhawala on New Year’s night.
She was the sole breadwinner of the family consisting of her mother and siblings and the Meer foundation aims to help the family, especially the mother with her health issues while providing adequate relief to her siblings.
In the horrific incident, a 20-year-old woman, named Anjali was killed in the early hours of New Year after her scooty was hit by a car and she was reportedly dragged for over 12 kilometres under the vehicle on the city’s roads.
Seven accused in the case are now in the custody of Delhi Police.
“In the Sultanpuri case, the sixth accused Ashutosh has been arrested who had given false information to the police. Further investigation is on,” the Special Commissioner of Police (Law & Order) Delhi Police Sagar Preet Hooda said Friday.
The other five accused in the case- Deepak Khanna, Amit Khanna, Krishan, Mithun and Manoj Mittal were arrested earlier. The five were driving the car that they borrowed from Ashutosh.
All the accused were taken to Sanjay Gandhi Hospital on Thursday night for a medical examination. Police said that they were taken during the night as a security precaution.
A total of 18 teams of Delhi Police are investigating the case.
source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Entertainment> Hindi / by ANI / January 07th, 2023
MasterChef India has returned onscreen after a two-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mumbai:
The cooking competition show ‘ MasterChef’ offers professional and home cooks a platform to showcase their culinary skills and make a successful career as a chef. The reality show is currently airing its season 7 and it is telecasted from Monday to Friday at 9 PM on Sony TV and their streaming service Sony LIV.
Celebrity chefs Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar and Garima Arora are the judges of MasterChef India season 7. The show returned after a two-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The premiere episode saw several contestants presenting their best dish in front of the judges who selected only top 36 talents. These contestants competed with each other to make it to the top 16.
This year we saw various contestants make it tough for the judges to choose the best among them as most of them served mouth-watering dishes. But what grabbed the eyeballs of everyone at the show was authentic ‘Hyderabadi Mutton Biryani’ made by a home cook from Hyderabad Syed Amjad Ullah alias Amjad Lala.
The judges usually take a small bite of the dish served by any contestant to judge it. But viewers were taken by surprise when they saw Vikas, Garima and Ranveer having a ‘full feast’ when Amjad Lala served them traditional Hyderabadi Biryani with a spicy and robust gravy. The judges appreciated Amjad’s culinary skills and admired the taste of the lip-smacking dish, he served. In an exclusive interview with Siasat.com, Amjad Lala throws light on his journey to MasterChef India and about learning cooking skills.
How does it feel to be among the top 36 contestants of India?
Well, I think being in the top 36 and representing Hyderabad is a happy moment for me. I really enjoyed my journey until I reached the top 36. I think it was fun altogether. MasterChef is a great platform to show one’s capabilities, skills and talent. I really enjoyed it.
How did the passion for cooking spark inside you?
I used to help my mother with cooking. She used to say, ”Kabhi tadka laga do, kabhi do this, do that” and that is how I got into cooking. I learned everything from basic to advance cooking from my mother. My grandmother taught my mother, she taught me and I am teaching my kids too.
What made you choose this profession?
From cooking at home to big restaurants, I developed an interest in playing with spices. I worked for 30 years in the middle east. I worked in Saudi Arabia mainly. For some time, I worked in London, France and Lebanon also. For the last five years, I was working for the Zahid Group of Companies. After corona broke out, I came back to Hyderabad and started a home kitchen here.
How did you reach MasterChef India Season 7?
It happened all of a sudden. I was having my breakfast in front of St. Anna’s college and I noticed a sudden rush around the college. When I asked a passerby about the rush around the college, he told me that auditions for MasterChef India season 7 are going to take place inside the premises. It was not planned. I just thought to showcase my skill to the judges in the audition. I stood in a queue for hours. Around 700 people participated in the audition. At one point I was like I should not stand in the queue but for the sake of passion, I waited until my turn came. So, the rest is history. Judges got impressed by my performance and I would thank MasterChef for providing me with a chance to show my culinary skills.
What are you planning next?
I want to open a world-class culinary academy in Hyderabad. I will present a proposal to the Telangana CM KCR for the same. The food and Beverage industry is very vast and I would love to teach people cooking.
Your Instagram bio reads that you are owner at Paigah. Tell us more about it?
Paigah is basically my catering company and I sell only Biryani these days. I used to sell Arabic Kabsa and Afghani Pulao also. I usually serve people during pre and post-wedding events.
The reaction of the judges was amazing when you served Briyani to them. How do you feel?
I was very confident that judges will like my Biryani. In current times, in the name of Biryani, most of the restaurants are selling only ‘laal peelay chawal.’ Authentic Hyderabadi Biryani is served at very rare places. I wanted judges to taste the real traditional Biryani of Hyderabad and I am happy that I succeeded in my mission.
They forgot the spoons just after smelling the Biryani and tasted it with their hands in a traditional Hyderabadi way. Ungliyan chaat te reh gaye! Alhamdullilah!
What made one of the judges term your Biryani a ‘Ghazal’?
I took all the spices, mutton and other ingredients used to make Biryani from Hyderabad itself. There are a lot of secret spices I used to make this traditional delicacy. You know Biryani is an emotion for Hyderabadis, who naak hai hamari and the one I made at MasterChef show left judges in awe. Chef Ranveer said, “Yeh sirf Biryani nahi, poori Ghazal hai.”
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I would like to share an experience with you all. Initially, when I was waiting in the long queue for the auditions, I was feeling anxious. I was thinking to myself, “What if I don’t get selected?” But, somehow I mustered courage to go through with it and in the end, I made everyone fall in love with the Biryani I served.
So, my message to everyone out there is, don’t let fear of failure hold you back. Do your best and don’t be afraid to try, even if things don’t work out. There is no harm in giving it a shot.
source: http://www.siasat.com / The Siasat Daily / Home> News> Hyderabad / by Mumtaz Husain Bhat / edited by Rasti Amena / January 08th, 2023
M V Kunhu Mohamed of Jaleel Holdings came to the UAE as a driver way back in the 60s.
At 73, M V Kunhu Mohamed of Jaleel Holdings looks fit as a fiddle. Not to mention his extremely positive persona that makes him rather endearing. But behind this persona, is a man who likes to succeed. He is ambitious and rises like a phoenix when the need arises.Image Credit: Clint Egbert / Gulf News
Dubai:
M V Kunhu Mohamed came to the UAE way back in the 1960s as a driver. Now, 73, Kunhu Mohamed is a billionaire businessman and his tale is a true real rags to riches story.
We at Gulf News headed out to meet the man behind the success of Jaleel Holdings – one of the largest wholesale distributors of food in the Middle East today.
Once a driver, now a billionaire in UAE
M. V. Kunhumohamed, the Indian driver who became a billionaire in UAE / Gulf News
Kunhu Mohamed started working in the UAE in the 1960’s.
He recalled, “I came to the UAE in a boat way back in 1969. I worked as a driver in the Ras Al Khaimah Sheikh’s palace. The Sheikh had a beautiful garden where fresh vegetables and fruits would be grown. The produce from the garden was absolutely fresh. The garden was so big and the produce [was] a lot.”
“So I started taking some extra produce into the market. Soon the demand grew and I got a driver to come pick up the produce from me and sell it in the market. Soon the business started growing. I got a lot of help – from a monetary perspective – from the Sheikh’s family. They gave me money to expand my little business that I was involved in,” he said.
That was the beginning, the business man claimed, saying: “Soon my sales began to grow multifold.”
Starting out
In 1972, Kunhu Mohamed set up his business officially.
M V Kunhu Mohamed with his three sons
The company began as a wholesale fruit store in Deira, Dubai. Over the years they expanded their business diversifying into various other sectors. The company streamlined its operations bringing all businesses under the umbrella of Jaleel Holdings in 2008.
Having a dream
“A dream becomes a reality with sweat, determination and hard work. Today Jaleel Holdings has earned a reputation of trust. Our products and services are delivered in the quickest possible manner, at competitive prices, keeping intact the quality of all products. This is only possible when you have the support of your market and backing of your team and staff. All this happens after years of hard-work.”
“I had a dream and that has borne fruit today. I feel blessed. The organization has stayed true not only to these values but also ensuring the delivery of the finest quality services and products across sectors and I will not have it any other way.”
Reminiscing the past
“Before I came to the UAE I lived and worked in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. But the political scenario was not conducive for business people. So I left the city to come work in the UAE. I arrived in a boat just like many others did during my time. There was sand, sand and only sand. My first job was that of a driver. I worked for the royal family. It was perhaps one of the best days of my life.”
M. V. Kunhu Mohammed recalled how he received immense support from the royal family when he wanted to start his food distribution business
“My employers treated me with kindness, like I was their own. I was a mere driver, but they respected me for who I am. I feel so much gratitude for them even today.”
Kunhu Mohamed said : “As part of a company that helps create positive and exciting experiences for the trading community, I am greatly gratified to work with an energetic, forward-looking workforce that is dedicated to serving the company’s customers and stakeholders at the highest level.”
Working around professional beliefs
Kunhu Mohamed said the success and growth of his business has been due to consistency in terms of standards and policies that the company has adhered to. “We have received alot of support from our local and international partners and stakeholders who have all truly made our enterprise a massive success. nd to the efforts of our supportive local and international partners.”
“Over the years, our professional belief in ethics and quality has evolved into a set of corporate standards and practices, which we use as our benchmark for excellence. This attitude of providing the highest level of quality in all of our endeavors has paid-off at every step of the way. Today, we pride ourselves on being a trustworthy name in the trade across the GCC.”
He said he learnt all this from his early days of working in the Sheikh’s palace. “They encouraged me to grow and excel and this is what I do today with my staff. Not just that as a policy in my company today, we pay salaries on time. I don’t believe in making the employees suffer. This is how my life was when we came to the UAE. There was love and respect given to me and I am doing the same for my employees.”
Kunhu Mohamed recalled how he received immense support from the royal family when he wanted to start his food distribution business. “Today, I am in this position in life – all thanks to the love and support I received back then. I want to pass this on to my staff.”
Meeting the challenges
Through the decades, Jaleel Holdings has grown from strength to strength despite market challenges. In fact through the years, the company has encountered three major setbacks but managed to bounce back after.
“The challenges were either due to market slowdown or like in one instance when I had a fall out with my relatives who were managing my company. I was living in India at the time. When I came back to UAE to take over my business, I saw red. Basically the company was running at a loss. There were loans in the company’s name.”
Bouncing back in 1985
In 1985, Kunhu Mohamed re-started his business. He came back with a vengeance, a lot of will power and determination.
“And so I worked from the scratch and built my business back again. I remember my oldest son who had to be educated for college looked at my company balance sheet. He asked me how he could go to college when there was no money in the account. I promised him the balance sheet would look green by the time he returned and that it was.”
“Today, I am helped by aided by professional standards, thoroughly tested policies and with the support of over 1,500 dedicated team members we continue to take steps in moving forward with major developments that are rapidly taking place at home and around the globe.”
“Going ahead, we will strive to endeavor to be one of the most actively competitive companies in this region with emphasis on efficiency in operations, reliability for our customers and trust on discovery and amendments on new techniques and business strategies.”
“I could not have achieved my success anywhere else in the world. The land of UAE has given me and my family much and I am so grateful for that.”
Shama Parveen with her father Yanoon Khan and a relative after she received a gold medalfor topping Mathematics in B.Sc course
When Governor Anandiben conferred the gold medal on the university topper in B.Sc Mathematics at the convocation, tears rolled down the cheeks of Shama Parveen. The tears were of joy and gratitude for making it through challenges both financial and personal.
Shama hails from Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, and she topped in B.Sc Mathematics at Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut with 89.80% marks in the subject in the final examination.
Shama Parveen turned emotional in memory of her tough life as the daughter of a rickshaw puller who, with his small income, could barely make ends meet.
However, her father Yunoon Khan cut corners to ensure that his daughter goes to school and later college. The daughter too didn’t disappoint him.
Shama Parveen says that her father taught her to work hard and honestly. “He mortgaged his belongings to raise money to pay my fees. My father had pinned high hopes on me. Today, I have been able to live up to his expectations,’ she told local media persons.
However, Shama’s achievement also came despite her physical disability. She has no sight in one of her eyes.
Due to her physical problem, people generally were not kind to the child. Her father Yunoon Khan says that when she was one year old, suddenly, the vision in her one eye started fading and as she grew up, it further declined.
Shama Parveen holding her medal and a certificate
He says that neighbours and relatives taunted his daughter and made uncharitable comments about her. They even taunted Yunoon Khan about his daughter’s condition.
He says: “I never paid attention to them and also taught my daughter to do the same. On the contrary.” On the contrary, he encouraged Shama to pursue higher education.
Shama cleared the 12th standard with good marks. Unlike others in the neighbourhood who confined their daughters to home, Shama got admission to B.Sc Mathematics at Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut.
Her father did everything possible to support her and Shama’s success was a beautiful culmination of Yunoon Khan’s mission.
Shama Parveen has topped examinations at the district level many times. She now wants to become an IAS officer.
However, being the eldest of her siblings, she says right now she wants to support her father financially as she feels responsible towards her siblings.
Shama says that every parent should provide higher education to their daughters. Education is the only weapon that can make one live life with respect.
source: http://www.awazthevoice.in / Awaz, The Voice / Home> Youth / by Onika Maheshwari, New Delhi / January 08th, 2023
Shakil Injam, who received advanced martial arts training in China, is an invited trainer for the Special Forces of the Indian Army. He teaches innovative techniques to the country’s armed forces to give them a cutting edge in a fight without weapons along the India-China border.
The 28-year-old fighter is a national-level bodybuilder, strength lifter, strength and conditioning coach, certified sports nutritionist, and Black Belt in several disciplines of martial arts (MA).
Born into a family associated with education and literature, Shakil was a gifted student. He. His father, Ismail Hussain, a prominent writer and educator, wanted to make his only child a Sanskrit professor.
Shakil Injam in China
“My father wanted to make me a professor of Sanskrit. Similarly, my mother wanted to join the administrative service. I did perform well in my academic career. I passed my HSLC or Matric exam with a Distinction from Assam Jatiya Bidyalay. After the HSLC exam result, I was admitted to Srimanta Sankar Academy for a higher secondary or Plus II course in humanities.
“I passed Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Dispur College. In 2015, I completed my Master’s Degree in English from the University of Gauhati University. As my parents were involved in arts and culture, they enrolled me in Satriya dance and music training when I was young. But all these things did not excite and inspire me. I aimed to do something exceptional to make my life more enjoyable and exciting. Eventually, I started receiving training in martial arts,’ said Shakeel in an exclusive interview with Awaz-The Voice.
After training in Kung Fu, Karate, Taekwondo, Wushu, Gymnastics, Muay Thai, and Kickboxing for about 6 years in Assam, Shakeel finally decided to move to Henan Province, China in 2016 for further training. In China Shakeel received training for three months at Yuntaishan International Wushu School, a leading Chinese Wushu academy. The academy is also known as the Chinese Army School.
“I am always interested in learning new martial arts techniques. I also received training in wrestling in Gurgaon, and Haryana, after coming from China. I spent three months in Kerala to learn the ancient martial art of Kalaripayattu. I had participated in many national-level martial art competitions and won prizes,” said Shakil Inzam. He is currently training many youngsters at Legacy Combat MMA & Fitness in Chandmari, Guwahati.
Shakil Injam (Third from left) training in a Gymnasium
Shakil is also a national-level bodybuilder who has shown rare talent in martial arts. He finished fifth in the Junior Mr. India competition. Shakil’s achievements in various fields of sports attracted the attention of the Indian Army. They invited the talented martial artist from Assam to train the personnel of the Special Forces. He has already undertaken many courses for the soldiers of various regiments of the Indian Army for their posting on the India- China border.
It is pertinent to mention here that under an agreement, the troops of India and China are not supposed to carry or use firearms against each other on the border. This was agreed upon by the two countries given their understanding that boundary is disputed in many places and both are trying to resolve it.
“I have been involved with some groups of the Indian Army since 2019. They are called Special Forces. I train the Special Forces soldiers in unarmed combat. Every year for about a month I go to army camps and the soldiers are unarmed I teach fighting techniques. Every time the training camps are held in different places. I am proud to serve my motherland in this way,” Shakil said.
Shakil said that martial arts can turn the younger generation away from social ills like drugs or drug abuse. He said martial arts is an addiction and whoever makes it a part of life is never like drugs or drug abuse can’t work.
“Many perceive that martial arts are a violent sport. But it is not. It requires a lot of patience, restraint, and discipline. People who learn this art never go to fight unnecessarily on the streets There is a lot to learn for fighting in the professional field. You cannot win a fight here with your body strength,” Shakil said.
source: http://www.awazthevoice.in / Awaz, The Voice / Home> India / by Mukut Sharma, Guwahati / January 06th, 2023
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