The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) announced the results of the 12th examination on Monday, highlighting Alisha Khan’s remarkable achievement in the Arts stream. Alisha, a student at Shekhawati School in Losal, Sikar, hails from Dhankoli in Nagaur and scored an impressive 99.20%.
Alisha’s academic excellence includes perfect scores of 100 in both Compulsory Hindi and English. She achieved 99% in both Geography and English Literature, narrowly missing full marks by just one point in each subject, and secured 98% in Political Science.
Expressing her joy, Alisha credited her success to the unwavering support of her parents and teachers. She aspires to become an IAS officer, a dream fueled by her dedication and hard work.
Her father, Ayaz Khan, a teacher, expressed immense pride in her achievements. Alisha’s outstanding performance has made her one of the top achievers in the Arts stream in the RBSE 12th examination.
Alisha’s story is an inspiration to students across Rajasthan, showcasing the power of perseverance and the importance of academic dedication in achieving one’s dreams. Her aspiration to join the civil services underscores her commitment to contributing to society.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Education> Latest News> Markers of Excellence / by Radiance News Bureau / May 21st, 2024
Mazin Mansoor, a dedicated student from Darbhanga, Bihar, has made headlines by securing a perfect score of 720 out of 720 in the NEET UG 2024 exam, earning an All India Rank (AIR) of 1. Mazin is one of 66 candidates to achieve this remarkable feat, boasting a percentile of 99.99.
Coming from a family of medical professionals, Mazin’s aspiration to become a top-notch doctor was deeply influenced by his upbringing. At 16, he left his home to pursue NEET UG coaching at Allen Career Institute in Kota. His dedication and hard work paid off, achieving success in his first attempt.
Mazin scored around 87% in his Class XII Bihar Board exams, with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as his core subjects. He attributes his success to consistency and a strategic approach to studying.
“I never made a timetable; instead, I set small targets and never slept without achieving them. Consistency in learning and revising is key to success in any competitive exam,” Mazin shared.
Despite enjoying activities like playing badminton, video games, and scrolling through memes, Mazin remained focused on his goal of becoming a doctor. His dream is to secure a spot at AIIMS Delhi.
In 2023, the National Medical Commission (NMC) reduced the NEET UG syllabus from 97 chapters to 79, focusing on core concepts. This change, according to Mazin, was beneficial.
“The removal of certain inorganic chemistry chapters, which were extensive and complicated, helped in my preparation. Regular mock tests and a determination to improve performance were crucial,” he noted.
Mazin’s journey was also shaped by his family’s support. His father, a pediatrician, has been working in Saudi Arabia since 2003 due to financial challenges faced while working in a government hospital in India. Despite the distance, his father’s dedication to supporting the family financially has been a source of pride and motivation for Mazin.
As Mazin prepares for the next step in his academic journey, his story stands as an inspiring testament to the power of perseverance, consistency, and the importance of family support in achieving one’s dreams.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Focus> Markers of Excellence / by Radiance News Bureau (headline edited) / June 06th, 2024
The World Organisation of Religions & Knowledge (WORK) during its 37th Foundation Day program, after completing 36 years of dedicated service and compassion towards humanity, has awarded 36 NGOs for their compassion towards Humanity and even animals at the Shri Satya Sai Auditorium, here Sunday.
During the program, WORK also unveiled the names of 400 members who pledged to donate organs from its network, most of whom are Muslims.
Syed Abdullah Tariq, founder of WORK, while lauding the role of these NGOs for their remarkable contribution towards society, said, “We try to bring people closer by celebrating harmony and unity by focusing on the common grounds that humans share with each other. WORK aims at building a world without boundaries, hatred, and discriminations, where humanity flourishes together as one. He also highlighted the contribution of WORK towards society.”
NGOs like Bhartiya Sav Dharm Sansad, Earth Keeper Connect, NGO Karmyog, Ehsas Charitable Trust, Sadbhav Mission, HWPL, Rashtriya Lok Mat kendra, Zakat Foundation of India, Yes We Can Trust, Brahma Kumari, Super Sikh Foundation, Nayi Dunia Organisation, Aashiyana Old Age Home, Brave Souls Foundation, Guncha Foundation, Help Them Shine Trust, Naari Uthhan Samiti, Youth Empowerment, Ideal Education and Charitable Society and others were felicitated.
Radio Jockey Naved Khan, Dr M. Aslam Parvaiz, Ex-VC MANUU and journalist Neha Rajput and Yongho Son, Secretary General of India Branch of HWPL, distributed the awards and were also felicitated during the program.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Latest News> Social Service / by Radiance News Bureau / August 26th, 2024
Hany M Haneef, the CEO of American Specialty Foods Co., a renowned NRI entrepreneur from Mangalore, was honored with the prestigious Business Excellence Award at the Master Vision International Excellence Award ceremony held in Dubai’s Al Nasr Leisureland. The award was presented to Hany M Haneef on May 27, 2023, by retired Supreme Court Judge Justice Joseph Kurian.
Expressing his gratitude upon receiving the award, Hany M Haneef extended his thanks to his family, service providers, and clients, attributing his success to their support. He also acknowledged the crucial role played by the rulers of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in providing a platform for individuals to dream and achieve their aspirations.
Established a decade ago, American Specialty Foods Co. is headquartered in Maryland, USA, with a marketing office in New York. The company offers a diverse range of products across 20 categories, including sauces, dressings, mayonnaise, tortilla chips, salsa, potato chips, popcorn, syrups, and olives, among others.
Expanding its global presence, American Specialty Foods Co. now has regional offices in Dubai, London, and Mexico. In its latest endeavor, the company is venturing into the business-to-consumer (B2C) segment, aiming to reach a wider audience and bring the flavors of American cuisine to households worldwide.
Through its commitment to quality and innovation, American Specialty Foods Co. has achieved significant milestones in the food industry. Hany M Haneef’s recognition as a recipient of the Business Excellence Award reflects his leadership and the company’s dedication to excellence in its operations and product offerings.
source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karavali> Gulf / by Vartha Bharati / June 13th, 2023.
Flour Masters Bakery has opened a new tortilla manufacturing facility in Umm Al Quwain, UAE. This plant is a part of their expansion under HMH Holding Co., aimed at increasing their production capacity for flatbreads.
The inauguration ceremony began with a Quran recitation by Taashin Aaminah Haneef and Tanzeela Aleemah Haneef. The event was led by Hany M. Haneef, Founder and Chairman, along with Co-Founder Mrs. Shahanaz Haneef.
The new facility will produce various types of tortillas, including whole wheat, multigrain, and specialty varieties. These products are designed to meet consumer demand and will be supplied to supermarkets, convenience stores, bakeries, airlines, and the Horeca sector. Flour Masters Bakery also offers private label solutions, allowing businesses to create customized flatbreads under their own brand.
Attendees included key figures from related industries Shehzad Ahmad, Founder of Lever Bridge Company and Board Advisor to HMH Holding Co., UAE, Muhammed MK, Managing Director of Hai Al Khaleel Group of Companies, Oman, Syed Ibrahim, Managing Director of Mecton Group of Companies, Qatar, Sanjay Agrawal, Director of Operations, LUSACI International and Technical Advisor to HMH Holding Co., UAE, Mirza Baig, General Manager of Moreish Food Limited, India, Vijay Anand, General Manager-Sales, American Specialty Foods Co., UAE, Mahammad Riyaz, Group Financial Controller, HMH Holding Co., UAE
HMH Holding Co. is a diversified business group that operates in several key sectors, including Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Manufacturing, Intellectual Property, and Consultancy.
The group’s FMCG segment features well-known brands like American Specialty Foods Co. and American Funfoods.
The Manufacturing segment is represented by Flour Masters Bakery.
Intellectual Property is managed through Advanced Business Holding, and Consultancy services are provided by Four M Resources.
source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Gulf / by Vartha Bharati / August 16th, 2024
A long-term contributor to Frontline, Noorani was widely respected for his insightful analysis on constitutional and human rights issues.
A.G. Noorani is remembered as an intellectual who upheld the principles of democracy and constitutionalism throughout his long and distinguished career. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Archives
Renowned lawyer, constitutional expert, and prolific author who made significant contributions to legal scholarship and political discourse in India for over six decades, A.G. Noorani is no more. A long-term contributor to Frontline, Noorani was widely respected for his insightful analysis on constitutional and human rights issues.
Born in Bombay (now Mumbai) in 1930, Abdul Ghafoor Abdul Majeed Noorani began his career as a lawyer in the Bombay High Court in 1953. Though he practised law, Noorani devoted much of his time to writing on legal, political, and historical topics. His sharp intellect and deep knowledge of constitutional matters made him a sought-after commentator on Indian politics and jurisprudence.
Noorani was a regular contributor to leading publications like Economic & Political Weekly, The Hindustan Times, and The Statesman. However, it was his association with Frontline magazine, which began in the 1980s, that brought his incisive writing to a wide audience. His column “Constitutional Questions” ran for over three decades and was known for its meticulous research and balanced analysis of complex legal issues.
As an author, Noorani penned over a dozen books on various aspects of Indian constitutional law, politics, and history. Some of his notable works include The Kashmir Question (1964), Ministers’ Misconduct (1973), Constitutional Questions and Citizens’ Rights (2006), and The RSS: A Menace to India (2019). His writings often took a critical look at government overreach and erosion of democratic norms.
Noorani was known for his strong advocacy of civil liberties and secularism. He was a vocal critic of laws that he believed infringed on fundamental rights, such as preventive detention laws and restrictions on freedom of expression. His legal expertise made him a respected voice in debates on judicial reforms and accountability.
Though he never held any official position, Noorani’s opinions carried weight in legal and political circles. He was often consulted on constitutional matters and his writings were cited in academic works and even Supreme Court judgments.
Noorani leaves behind a rich legacy of constitutional scholarship and political commentary. He is remembered as an intellectual who upheld the principles of democracy and constitutionalism throughout his long and distinguished career.
While revered in progressive and liberal circles, Noorani was not without his critics. Some felt his views were too idealistic or out of step with changing political realities. Nonetheless, his commitment to constitutional values and rigorous analysis earned him respect across the political spectrum.
Here’s a curated list of articles Noorani wrote for Frontline. We have kept them outside the paywall to honour the genius that he was.
Madhyamam’s editor, V.M. Ibrahim, has been honored with the 2023 Theruvath Raman Award for the best editorial by the Calicut Press Club. The award recognizes his editorial titled “Malayali Engane Nivarnunilkanam” (How Malayalis Should Stand Upright), published in Madhyamam on February 14, 2023.
The editorial discusses the tragic case of Vishwanathan, a tribal youth from Wayanad, who visited the Institute of Maternal and Child Health at Calicut Medical College to see his wife, who was in labor. Accused of theft, he was assaulted by security personnel and a mob. The next day, he was discovered dead, hanging in an empty field near the medical college. The editorial condemns the mob’s unlawful actions and the seeming apathy of the police and legal authorities.
A postgraduate in Urdu literature, V.M. Ibrahim began his career as an assistant executive editor at Madhyamam in June 2001 and later served as Executive Editor of both Madhyamam and Gulf Madhyamam. He was appointed editor in 2021. Ibrahim has also authored “Chekuthanum Choonduviralum” and translated “Theerthadakante Kanavukal.” This is Ibrahim’s second Theruvath Raman Award, following his win in 2021 for his editorial “Manushyatvam Kurisherumbol” (When Humanity is Crucified).
Speaking to Radiance, V.M. Ibrahim said, “At Madhyamam, we are dedicated to giving a voice to the voiceless, particularly Dalits and Adivasis, and championing social justice, equality, and human rights. Our newspaper has earned respect for its impartial reporting and strong stance on issues impacting marginalized communities. This editorial sheds light on the struggles of the tribal people in Wayanad, who suffer under the oppressive attitudes of so-called civilized urban society. Through these stories, we advocate for the protection of indigenous rights and the preservation of their unique identity.”
He added, “I am honored and delighted that my humble efforts to walk alongside Madhyamam in its mission to uplift the downtrodden have been recognized with this esteemed award.”
The award, which includes a cash prize of Rs 15,000 and a certificate, was established by the family of Theruvath Raman, the esteemed editor of the popular newspaper Pradeepam. The selection was made by a jury comprising prominent media observer Dr. Sebastian Paul, senior journalist K. Balakrishnan, and Press Club Journalism Institute Director V.E. Balakrishnan, as announced by Press Club President Firoskhan M and Secretary Rakesh P.S.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Pride of the Nation> Awards / by Radiance News Bureau / August 26th, 2024
Dr. Abdul Qadeer, Chairman and Founder of the Shaheen Group of Institutions, has officially signed an MoU with the Archaeological Survey of India to adopt the Mahmud Gawan Madrasa.
According to the history display board by the Superintending Archaeologist, The Mahmud Gawan Madrasa, located in Bidar, Karnataka, is a distinguished example of Bahamani architecture with Persian influences. Constructed in 1472CE by Khwaja Mahmud Gawan, Persian prime minister of the Bahamani Sultanate during the reign of Muhammad Shah III (1463-1482), the madrasa was a prominent educational institution of its time. It functioned as a residential university, modeled on the Madrasa of Khurasan, and accommodated around 1,000 students. The institution offered education in various subjects, including theology, philosophy, astronomy, mathematics, Arabic, and Persian. It also boasted a library with over 3,000 manuscripts, alongside a mosque, lecture halls, and living quarters for both professors and students, attracting scholars from across the world.
Architecturally, the madrasa is a three-storied building with a conventional quadrangular layout and semi-octagonal projections crowned by bulbous domes. The main entrance is flanked by two imposing three-stage minarets. The facade is adorned with multi-colored tiles in green, yellow, and white, featuring intricate designs, arabesques, and Quranic verses.
Despite suffering damage from an explosion of gunpowder in 1695, the madrasa retains much of its original architectural grandeur. Although the library was destroyed, the building remains a unique cultural and architectural landmark in India.
Since 1914, the madrasa has been managed by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). It stands as a testament to Mahmud Gawan’s scholarly cultural contributions, with its architecture reflecting the influences of Persian madrasas and showcasing Gawan’s enduring legacy.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Focus>Report / by Radiance News Bureau / August 28th, 2024
Jailed Kashmiri journalist Irfan Mehraj, who is currently incarcerated under draconian charges, has been honored with the Human Rights and Religious Freedom Journalism Award for 2024.
Mehraj, who won in the Best Video Story category for his impactful work on the heroin epidemic in Kashmir, shared the award with Akanksha Saxena and Khalid Khan of Deutsche Welle, reported Freepress Kashmir.
The awards, organised by the Indian American Muslim Council, a Washington, D.C.-based advocacy group, were presented at a ceremony in Chicago, Illinois. This year, the competition received over 210 entries across four categories.
The prestigious award for ‘Best Video Story on Human Rights and Religious Freedom’ was jointly won, with the top honour going to the three journalists from Deutsche Welle for their impactful documentary, “On Drugs – Kashmir’s Heroin Epidemic.”
The piece stresses upon the growing heroin crisis in Kashmir and lives of people ravaged by addiction in the region.
According to a Human Rights Watch statement issued earlier, said, “While on a professional assignment on 20 March 2023, Mehraj was summoned for questioning and detained by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India in Srinagar under provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.”
Irfan has been booked under the draconian UAPA. According to the NIA, Irfan was previously summoned to Delhi in a case related to “NGO terror funding”. The NIA in its press note claimed he was a “close associate” of the Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez.
In June 2023, United Nations experts expressed serious concerns regarding the charges against and arrest of Mehraj and Parvez, stating that their continued detention is ‘designed to delegitimize their human rights work and obstruct monitoring of the human rights situation in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir.’
On 7 March 2024, UN experts sounded the alarm on the “harassment and prolonged detention of human rights defenders and journalists” in the country. ( With Agencies Inputs )
source: http://www.muslimmirror.com / Muslim Mirror / Home> Indian Muslim>Media / August 28th, 2024
The twin sisters – Ramsina Rasheed and Rissana Rasheed – hailing from the small town of Trikarupur of Kasargode district in Kerala have brought laurels to their auto-rickshaw-driving father.
One of them graduated in engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology at Roorki, the other from Kharagpur. Both are on the job and working in Bengaluru.
The educational journey of the twin sisters is a source of inspiration for the girls of the country and abroad.
At a time when a particular section is targeting the Hijab and Hijab-wearing girls are not allowed entry into schools and colleges, Ramsina Rasheed and Rissana Rasheed have set a record by graduating from IIT while attending classes in Hijab.
Ramsina and Rissana completed their JEE Advanced examination in 2017. While Ramsina did an M.Tech from IIT Kharagpur in Aerospace Technology, Rissana did a B.Tech. from IIT Roorkee in electrical engineering. Both the sisters are in jobs now.
Ramsina and Rissana’s father is not an ordinary auto-rickshaw driver. Despite his modest income, he made sure his daughters received higher education despite taunts by the people in his group.
The twin sisters come from an area of Kerala where girls are married off at a tender age.
Interestingly, the father of the twin sisters was also suggested by people in his circle to save money, like other parents do in the area to buy gold for the daughter’s marriage. But Rasheed ignored them and gave priority to the education of his daughters.
The mother of the twin sisters also helped them in their studies. Their mother did not budge against the taunts of people about her daughters. Rather, she ensured that her daughters were not burdened by the household work as they required more time to study.
Ramsina and Rissana are the first IIT pass out from their village. Both are working in a top firm in Bengaluru. They have become ideal for their area.
In a country where girl children face discrimination on economic, social, religious, and gender bases, Ramsina and Rissana overcame difficulties with grit and set a record by graduating from the top IITs.
As their father is an auto-rickshaw driver, they had to face economic challenges in addition to the social barriers of Indian society.
It can be easily understood that for a father of limited income, it is beyond the reach to get an education for talented children according to their strengths.
One can understand the role of a father through the success of Ramsina and Rissana. Their father dared to get his daughters educated while driving an auto-rickshaw. He dedicated his life to the education of his daughters.
Ramsina and Risssana faced religious discrimination which Ramsina has discussed in her Instagram post.
It will be appropriate to discuss that.
Ramsina discusses discrimination because of wearing a Hijab while replying to a comment of a user to her post.
Ramsina writes, “I was treated differently in the lab while doing practicals due to my Hijab.” She says, “However, my colleagues at Airbus do not judge me on my clothes, instead they see me through my abilities.”
On the other hand, Rissana says that one professor had asked her to remove her Hija in the electrical machine lab.
It is clear from their accounts that talented girls like Ramsina and Rissaana face administrative hurdles due to the Hijab in India.
If there is no discrimination against Muslim girls due to their Hijab, there would be many girls like Ramsina and Rissana progressing in different fields and making the country proud.
source: http://www.indiatomorrow.net / India Tomorrow / Home> Education / by Huma Masih / August 19th, 2024
