Four students of Telangana Minorities Residential Educational Institutions Society (TMREIS) have scripted history by becoming the first from the State government-backed organisation to have cleared National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, which is conducted for admissions to undergraduate medical education in the country.
According to TMREIS, the four students — Tahura Masood, Md Safiuddin, K Rambabu and E Sravan Kumar — come from humble backgrounds with their parents and grandparents enduring several hardships to ensure that they get an education.
Ms Masood’s father is a daily wage earner. She was equipped with the required knowledge after TMREIS enrolled her in NEET coaching classes. Ms Masood will join the MBBS course at Dr VRK Women’s Medical College offers.
Mr Kumar will be on his way to Jamia Millia Islamia in New Delhi where he will study dentistry. “Poverty taught me lessons in life and made me realise that no one should die due to lack of money,” he said.
Mr Saifuddin was raised by his grandparents and uncle, who worked hard to provide him with an education. He will join Ayaan Medical College and wishes to become a cardiologist.
Hailing from Kothamarthy in Nalgonda, Mr Rambabu will join Gandhi Medical College. The son of labourers, he said that his parents worked hard and his teachers motivated him.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> India> Telangana / by The Hindu Bureau / November 07th, 2022
When Sana Ali of Vidisha, a town in the state of Madhya Pradesh received her appointment letter for the job of technical assistant in the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), it turned out to be a celebration of the human spirit and opportunities that the country offers to hardworking youth.
Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan congratulated Sana Ali and her family. He called her “Daughter of Vidisha.” Chief Minister Chouhan also belongs to Vidhisha.
In his message posted on Twitter, the chief minister said
“Hearty congratulations to Sana Ali, daughter of Vidisha, on being selected as Technical Assistant at ISRO’s Satish Dhawan Space Center. Congrats! Ladies like you are making Madhya Pradesh proud and revealing the potential of daughters. I wish you all the best for your happy, successful, and bright future ahead.”
Even central minister Jyotiraje Scindia, who hails from Madhya Pradesh congratulated Sana. He complimented Sana for rising above her adverse circumstances to reach this position and become an inspiration to others.
Sana’s achievement has to be seen in the context of her social and economic backdrop. Considering that Sana Ali’s father was a bus driver in the engineering college where she completed her B.tech and later M.Tech degrees, Sana’s achievement is great.
Her father and family had to raise funds for her education by mortgaging family jewelry and eliciting snide comments from relatives.
Sana’s father Sajid Ali used to be employed as a bus driver in the same college from where Sana completed her engineering studies. Sana Ali completed her master’s degree from Samrat Ashoka Technology Institute (SATI) of Vidisha.
Sana Ali’s family celebrating her appointment i ISRO
However, later Sajid was promoted to the position of a laboratory assistant in the same college.
While Sana was completing her Master’s degree, Sajid Ali faced a severe financial crisis. He had to borrow money and pawn his wife’s jewelry to pay for his daughter’s education.
As the family made efforts to raise money for their daughter’s higher education, they also faced taunts from extended family and others. People around them disapproved of the family’s obsession with making a daughter go for higher studies when they didn’t have enough resources.
They brazenly asked Sajid why he choose to take a loan for his daughter’s studies as she will have to leave his home one day after her marriage and he would be left to repay the loan.
However, Sajid ignored them and kept supporting his daughter’s education.
Today a proud father Sajid says, “I worked hard to educate my daughter. Despite all the financial constraints, we continued her studies. I told my daughter that she has to complete her studies at any cost and achieve her goal. My daughter also worked hard and reached this point. We are very happy. I pray that my daughter progresses all through her life.
Sana Ali with her parents
After completing her M.Tech course, Sana started preparing for the competition. Sana will be joining the Satish Dhawan Space Center (SDSC) at Sriharikota in the Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh.This center of ISRO is a rocket launcher center, where rockets with state-of-the-art technology are sent into the space.
Sana told the local media, “I belong to a middle-class family. I want to give a message to all women that they must strive to get an education at any cost. Make all efforts to achieve the goal which you have set in your life. You need to work hard and don’t get discouraged by the failures that come your way.”
Significantly, Sana not only worked hard in her studies but also gave tuition to young children to meet the expenses related to her education.
source: http://www.awazthevoice.in / Awaz, The Voice / Home> India / by awazthevoice.in / January 15th, 2023
Playback singer Nakash Aziz, who has tracks like ‘Saree Ke Fall Sa’, ‘Jabra Fan’ and countless others to his credit, recently performed his biggest hits at the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 celebrations in Cuttack.
The singer joined forces with music director Pritam to do a joint gig and crooned songs like ‘Gaandi Baat’, ‘Dhating Naach’, ‘Mera wala dance’, ‘Saree Ke Fall Sa’, ‘Afgan Jalebi’, ‘Selfie Le Le Re’, ‘Jabra Fan’ and the recent ‘Current Laga’.
Talking about the event, Aziz said: “I am grateful for the chance to perform at the Hockey Men’s World Cup. As an artist, I feel strongly towards pushing young India into a diverse range of sports. The event was a crucial step towards the cause. It is also a joy to be performing with Pritam Da who is such a pioneer music composer and singer.”
He said, “In my solo act, I wanted to play for my fans every track they have loved of mine. I curated a list of tracks close to my heart. I express my gratitude to the Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik sir for supporting the Indian Hockey Team and hockey as a sport.”
source: http://www.awazthevoice.in / Awaz, The Voice / Home> Entertainment / by awazthevoice.in / January 12th, 2023
The Haji Karkala Shaikh Shabu Sahib Memorial Trust organized a mass marriage event at the Shadi Mahal in Bolar on Sunday, with 11 couples entering wedlock in a simple ceremony.
The dua was performed by AL Haj Shaikuna Twaka Ahmed Musliyar, Khazi of Dakshina Kannada, and AL Haj Mufthi Mannan Saheb, Khateeb of Jamia Masjid, Kudroli.
AL Haj K S Mohammed Masood, president of Muslim Central Committee for Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts, chaired the event. Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly U T Khader inaugurated the ceremony.
Chancellor of Yenepoya University Dr AL Haj Y Abdullah Kunhi and chairman of Naash Group of Companies in Dubai AL Haj K S Nisar Ahmed Karkala were the chief guests.
An introduction on the objectives of the Haji Karkala Shaikh Shabu Sahib Memorial Trust was made on the occasion by AL Haj K S Imthiyaz Ahmed Karkala.
Trust treasurer Mohammed Aseef Masood, Shadi Mahal chairperson Yousuf Khader, former legislator Moideen Bava, BCCI president S M Rashid Haji, C Mahmood Haji, Haneef Haji Bunder, Basha Saheb Kundapur, Corporator Samshuddin H B T, Lathif Kandak and former Corporator Aboobakar Kudroli were among those who attended the event on Sunday.
Maulana Zubair read the Kira-at, while Trust secretary Dr Mohammed Arif Masood welcomed the gathering.
Muslim Central Committee vice president Haji Ibrahim Kodijal was the master of ceremony.
Felicitation: AL Haj K S Mohammed Masood, AL Haj K S Nisar Ahmed Karkala and Dr Yenepoya Abdullah Kunhi were honoured on the occasion.
Whatever I have achieved as a member of society and the community is thanks to your prayers and blessings. I am happy that our Trust has organized this simple wedding event for 11 couples. I pray for your cooperation in future too. I also pray to Allah to bless me to serve the people.
– AL Haj K S Mohammed Masood, president of Muslim Central Committee
With the farsightedness of senior leader of the community, AL Haj K S Mohammed Masood, the wedding ceremony of 11 couples has been held. He has given an ideal message society with this. The new couples who entered wedlock today should take a decision to raise their children in a noble manner. Only education will help us overcome our problems. The children should be provided excellent education so that they become noble citizens.
– Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly U T Khader
It is laudable that the Trust, which is led by senior leader of the community AL Haj K S Mohammed Masood, has undertaken a noble step towards fulfilling the dream of Shaikh Shabu Sahib. May the new couples lead a happy life.
– Dr AL Haj Y Abdullah Kunhi, Chancellor of Yenepoya University
AL Haj K S Mohammed Masood and AL Haj K S Nisar Ahmed Karkala, who are my elder brothers, have been involved in social and community service for several years. Haji Mohammed Masood has also reached great heights in the political field. My other elder brother Haji Nisar Ahmed, who is a businessman, also has always worked for the welfare of the people. My father Haji Karkala Shaikh Shabu Sahib has been an inspiration for such work. My father, who was a revenue inspector under the British government, was a disciplined worker and also a philanthropist. My brothers have developed this quality of my father and are inspiring us too.
– AL Haj K S Imthiyaz Ahmed Karkala
source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karavali / by Vartha Bharati / January 15th, 2023
One September afternoon in a village in Anantnag district of South Kashmir, a family was busy in making arrangements for their son’s wedding ceremony. The family members sat all relaxed inside their home, while a young girl in her mind twenties looked over the arrangements that were being done. Hailing from district Kulgam of South Kashmir, the young girl is chasing her passion. Saima Rehman Magray, is the owner of Kashmir’s first online event management company, Eventgrid. Saima holds an MBA degree and is also a sitting member of Hausla JKTPO.
Saima after completing her graduation got to spend time with her family. She said, “I got to see the social side of my life as well, I was free for some time due to covid and this lead me to witness quite a few weddings, and birthday parties but in those events, I could see a gloom over the general atmosphere of happiness. And I enquired about what is missing and what could be done to amplify the happy atmosphere of these events, this lead me to open this event management company.”
Eventgrid is an online event management company which specialises in managing events like weddings, birthday parties, religious events, feasts, family get togethers etc. It also provides other services. Saima says that the need of founding this company came from her own experience of parties and gatherings she attended.
However Saima says that “it was never easy.” For her event management came up with its own sets of challenges, ” Event management may seem easy but it is not. This field is full of challenges and it pushes one to the edge if not organized well. It demands a lot of patience and practice.” Adding further she said, “I have been lucky because my family has been very supportive but still as I said we live in a society that’s yet to provide proper place to women and her dreams. The only known challenge for me is that I am the first girl in this field and I have got to stand against some big names alone.”
When asked about how her being a woman proved for her, she said, “Being a woman is not a weakness but when you are out venturing something like this you got to have support and as a woman, I think women are very less supported when it comes to owning a business.” She further explained, “I do believe that patriarchy is still an issue and on top of that being a girl who has to work with men all the time comes with connotations and stigmas. I have never let my gender come in between me and my work.”
Working with a team of all men, Saima says her younger brother is her biggest supporter, “My family has always been very supportive and my younger brother who even helps me in managing this enterprise has been a prime support.”
For Saima the start of her business had been slow but she says, “Well the start was pretty slow because this business is new to this state and people hardly know about it. But with each passing day our audience is growing.”
As the business is running well for Saima she looks content as she says, “Alhamdulilah.”
About her future plans, she says she wants to go “national” with her enterprise, “My aspiration is to go national with this and join the list of successful women entrepreneurs.” She further explained, “Well to be honest future is pretty unsure and uncertain, so I don’t have an exact answer but I do have hope that in coming years I see this business growing more and more. My team is not very big but there are many vendors involved from Kashmir and even outside Kashmir. And many more people who are always ready and whose work has always been appreciated.”
Saima concluded by sharing a message for young generation, ” My message is that no work is easy, we must work hard and sail the storms that it brings about, do whatever it takes and achieve our goals but always stay within our limits and be sure about the results. You will succeed for sure.”
source: http://www.muslimmirror.com / Muslim Mirror / Home> Indian Muslim> Positive Story> Women / by Babra Wani / January 14th, 2023
The celebrations will include a series of live performances.
The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat is evoking the memories of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, the last Nawab of the Kingdom of Awadh and the man behind introducing the Urdu culture and the rich Awadhi cuisine in Kolkata. The great grandson of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, Shahanshah Mirza in collaboration with The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat, has curated a series of soiree and Awadhi cuisine on January 8, 2023, to celebrate the 200th birth anniversary of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah.
This is the only occasion in the world where Shaam-e-Awadh is being organised in honour of Wajid Ali Shah’s 200th birth anniversary. The celebration will commence with a series of live performances where guests can immerse in the diverse Urdu culture. The evening is set to begin with a Kathak performance by Nandini Sinha, an eminent Lucknowi Gharana-style Kathak exponent. The Kathak performance will be followed by Mehfil-e-Tarannum, also known as Dastangoi, a soulful poetry performance directed by Askari Naqvi. Adding to the celebration, Atif Ali Khan, the great grandson of the doyen of Indian Classical music, Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, singer of Kasur Gharana, will enchant the audiences with his nostalgic Ghazal and Hindustani classical performance.
To mark the birth anniversary celebration, Awadhi Begum Sheeba Iqbal and Chef Shafiqun along with the culinary team of The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat will showcase the ambrosial spread of Awadhi cuisine with dishes include non-vegetarian classics like ‘Kakori Kebab’ and ‘Mutton Nihari’, ‘Seekh kebabs’, ‘Ghutwan kabab’, ‘Yakhni Pulao’ and vegetarian classic such as ‘Ulte Pulte’, ‘Sagpaita with Ghee Chawal’ ‘Qiwami Seewai’, ‘Tali gobhi ka salaan’ to name a few. Through the skills of Chef Sheeba Iqbal and Chef Shafiqun, the food festival will offer delicacies of not just Awadhi cuisine but also of the remnants of the Awadhi food of the royals.
Commenting on the event, Subhash Sinha, General Manager of The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat said, “We are honoured to celebrate the 200th Birth Anniversary of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah of Awadh with his great grandson Shahanshah Mirza. It is a privilege to host a one-of-kind Shaam-e-Awadh evening with such great fervour and gusto. Guests will get to witness an evening filled with performances by eminent artists showcasing a varied rich culture from Lucknow through Kathak, Ghazal and Awadhi delicacies. It is a pleasure and an honour to host both Chef Sheeba Iqbal and Chef Shafiqun as we continue to exhibit and collaborate with culinary masters from across the country. Our aim at The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat has always been to provide guests with the opportunity to experience unique events and cuisines. We look forward to hosting more such soulful evenings in the City of Joy.”
Commenting on the event, Shahanshah Mirza, the great grandson of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah said, “I am very grateful to The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat, which is one of the finest five star hotels in this country, for organising this event. This is perhaps the only occasion in the world where Shaam-e-Awadh is being organised in honour of Wajid Ali Shah’s 200th birth anniversary. It will be an evening which will be memorable and an evening which people will remember for a very long time.”
source: http://www.bwhotelier.businessworld.in / BW Hotelier.com / Home / by BW Online Bureau / December 27th, 2022
Young tearaway fast bowler Umran Malik on Tuesday bowled a 156 kph delivery to better his own record and deliver the fastest ball for India in international cricket, during the first ODI against Sri Lanka on Tuesday.
The 23-year-old achieved the milestone in the 14th over of the Sri Lankan innings. He picked 3/57 in his eight overs and acted as the middle-overs enforcer for India.
Recently, Umran had surpassed Jasprit Bumrah (153.6 kmph) to bowl the fastest delivery in international cricket by an Indian after clocking 155 kmph delivery in the first T20I against Sri Lanka.
Notably, the Jammu and Kashmir pacer has also bowled at a speed of 157 kmph in the IPL. He has been on the money off late controlling his line and length well apart from delivering balls at extreme pace.
“I have played 6 games, I just want to bowl well and in the right areas. The wicket was flat, I spoke with Siraj bhai, Shami bhai, the input was to make the most of my pace. I want to be as accurate as possible,” said Umran after India’s win.
Virat Kohli’s 45th ODI century and captain Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill fifties powered India to a 67-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first game and 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
source: http://www.awazthevoice.in / Awaz, The Voice / Home> Sports / by awazthevoice.in / January 11th, 2023
Shahnaz Parveen, who hails from the far-flung village of Checheysna Sankoo in Kargil-Ladakh, became the first woman athlete from Ladakh to win a gold medal in a national Taekwando event.
She won the gold in Group Poomsae under 30 at the National University Games held in Punjab. Shahnaz represented Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, at the games, which were participated by 146 universities from across India.
Another Taekwando player from Ladakh Tashi Tundup who hails from Fokar, Kargil, also won a gold medal at the University Games recently.
Chairperson of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill developmental Council, Kargil, Feroz Ahmad Khan congratulated Shahnaz Parveen on winning the gold medal.
He said Kargil has produced several top athletes in Taekwondo who have made a mark not only at state-level events but also at national and international events. “Shahnaz Parveen is a role model for future generations as sports has a bright future in UT Ladakh.”
Shahnaz Parveen with her coach
He asked youngsters to devote time to sports and pursue excellence in sports disciplines at a different level.
He also congratulated Ladakh Taekwondo Association and urged all sports associations to come on a common platform to make Ladakh a sporting hub in the country.
President of Ladakh Taekwondo Association, Gulzar Hussain Munshi congratulated Shahnaz Parveen on winning the gold medal at a national event.
He urged the University of Ladakh to start professional coaching for sportspersons to cobble a team for the university. He said there are several talented young sportspersons and urged the UT Administration to help the association with infrastructure to ensure that more athletes can receive the required support and prepare for various events.
Shahnaz Parveen thanked her coach Atul Pangotra for her achievement. She added that he is the best coach in India for Taekwondo who works on the strength of the player.
She also thanked the Ladakh Taekwondo Association, her parents, and people of Kargil who remains a source of inspiration for her.
source: http://www.awazthevoice.in / Awaz, The Voice / Home> Women / by awazthevoice.in / January 14th, 2023
The Rs 15-crore, 40,000 sqft modern facility that can accommodate 300 people was opened last week.
Yusuffali M A and Punalur Somarajan bring two wheelchair-bound inmates to the prayer hall of Gandhibhavan.
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In September 2016, after laying the foundation stone of his proposed mall in Thiruvananthapuram, Lulu Group chairman and managing director Yusuffali M A visited Gandhibhavan, a destitute home for senior citizens and children in Pathanapuram, Kollam. The sight of elderly women left orphaned by their children troubled the UAE-based businessman, who runs 255 stores and shopping malls in the Gulf and other parts of the globe.
“He could not fathom how aged mothers could be abandoned in a destitute home by their children. And this troubled him no end,” a confidant said. The next few months and years saw Yusuffali visiting the inmates of Gandhibhavan at regular intervals and supporting them with their medical, food and other requirements. In the process, he supported the home with around Rs 7.5 crore for the medical, food, and clothing needs of the inmates.
Around the same time, Yusuffali also got personally involved in setting up a three-storey elderly home for the women of Gandhibhavan. The Rs 15-crore, 40,000 sqft modern facility that can accommodate 300 people was opened last week. Gandhibhavan, founded by Dr Punalur Somarajan, a public figure who lost his mother early in his life, will be run as earlier with Yusuffali as its mentor.
Gandhibhavan building
inauguration of the new building, constructed over three years, was also unique: it was carried out by three aged mothers of the care home, and no politician was invited. The ‘griha pravesh’ (housewarming) was completed when Yusuffali and Somarajan helped two inmates in wheelchairs into their respective rooms. The billionaire has also provided adjustable side-rail beds, furniture, two lifts, a laboratory, pharmacy, library, prayer rooms, dining hall, a doctor’s consulting room, and modern waste-management facility, among others, for the elderly home.
“The responsibility of taking care of aged parents rests with their children. Only 15 women of Gandhibhavan are unwed. The remaining women had grown-up children, who had abandoned them. I built the new facility so that their sunset years will be spent at a good place and in abundance,” Yussufali said at the opening of the new home.
source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States> Kerala / by Express News Service / January 12th, 2023
The West Bengal team of Rezoana Mallick Heena, Tahura Khatun, Aparna Baidya and Kankona Sardar which broke the National under-16 girls medley relay record at the Junior National athletics championships in Guwahati on Sunday. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement
Uttar Pradesh hammer throwersAbdul Rahaman (under-16 boys) and Tanya Chaudhary (under-20 women) broke the national records in the 37th National junior athletics championships in Guwahati on Sunday.
Kerala sprint hurdler K. Kiran (under-16 boys), Uttarakhand race walker Mansi Negi (under-20 women) and the under-16 girls West Bengal sprint medley relay team also set new National records today.
The results (winners only):
Men: Under-20:
1500m: Arjun Waskale (M.P.) 3:50.15s. 110 m hurdles: Muhammed Hanan (Ker) 14.07s. High jump: Aryan Arun Patel (Mah) 2.09m. Discus throw: Zaanbaz Singh (Pun) 52.89m.
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