The different strands of cosmopolitanism, the hallmarks of Deccan identity, came together on Wednesday at a day-long seminar on ‘Cosmopolitan Deccan’ at the Maulana Azad National Urdu University.
Seema Alavi built and shared her research on Indian Muslim scholars who travelled the world, dodged power-centres and tried to carve a niche for themselves beyond flat identities between British empire and the Ottoman Empire.
Ms. Alavi, whose “Muslim Cosmopolitanism in the Age of Empire” triggered new ways of seeing identities, spoke about Syed Fadl, who travelled from Malabar in present day Kerala to the edge of Empire. “They tested kinship, trade, commerce, and information networks and brought together the political economies and cultures of the Indian ocean and the Mediterranean worlds while retaining their self-identity,” said Ms. Alavi, professor of history at Ashoka University.
Two practising fabric designers, Ariba Khanam and Binil Mohan, shared how Kalamkari designs, created and crafted in the Coromandel region, reflected the world.
Heritage conservation consultant Sajjad Shahid linked the evolved language of Deccani with food habits, dress and architecture. He spotlighted poets who travelled from elsewhere in the country and decided to settle down by singing peans about the land and the people in Deccan.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> India> Telangana / by The Hindu Bureau / September 18th, 2024
Ogilvy India’s Executive Creative Director, Syed Mohammed Talha Nazim’s life was cut short due to Covid-19 in his mid-40s, a tragedy the advertising & creative industry of India is still coping with.
Syed Mohammed Talha Nazim
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“Najaf’s charm, like his smile, was infectious. Whenever I recollect his face, his twinkling eyes tug at my heart.” That’s how novelist Nuzar Mannan remembers Talha Nazim, or Najaf, as he was also known.
His ‘Simina Phoopi’ is not alone. Syed Mohammed Talha Nazim, Ogilvy India’s Executive Creative Director whose life was cut short by Covid-19 in May this year, is missed by every life he touched, both in the advertising and creative industry and outside it, during the 40-odd years he lived on this planet.
It’s his birthday today, August 27, a day when his family, closest friends, and colleagues can’t help but recall their association with “a larger than life human being”.
Close friend and documentary filmmaker Ankur Roy Chowdhury met him when he was a teenager, for English tutorials. “…he confided in me, over cups of tea over opened textbooks, that he wanted to become an advertising copywriter!”
Talha followed through with his plan. After studies, he joined an advertising firm in Kolkata, and three years later he was a Junior Copywriter at Leo Burnett in Mumbai, at the same desk Ankur had vacated a year earlier.
This is where Talha’s career flourished. “A young scrawny boy from Kolkata who walked into the Mumbai office of Leo Burnett so many years ago, his creativity soon blossomed into a force that would be recognized all over the world,” says his former boss Agnello Dias.
“Ideas gravitated toward him like moths to a flame. Ideas on spiritualism, family, environment, sports, citizenry, literature, cinema… the list is endless. He packed more in life than most of us do in many lifetimes,” he added.
Talha was ranked the Number Two Creative Director in the world by The One Show in 2014. His work took him places — from Kolkata to Mumbai to Delhi to Bangalore to Kuala Lumpur. And along the way, he picked up over 280 national and international awards, including six Cannes Lions.
Talha’s campaigns for Hyundai, Kia, Google, Nescafe, Reebok, JSW Steel still bear testimony to his genius. The protagonist of the JSW Steel commercial was wrestler Geeta Phogat, who inspired the Aamir Khan-starrer, Dangal.
His KIA commercial during FIFA World Cup 2018 was featured on the FIFA’s official Facebook page.
Talha sat on the jury of prestigious award shows like London International Awards and Spikes Asia, and his work for Penguin Audiobooks is India’s most awarded campaign yet.
Piyush Pandey, Chairman of Ogilvy India & Global Creative, remembers Talha as a “very talented creative soul” who was snatched away from the world abruptly.
“To me, the outpouring of sentiments after the sad passing away of Talha was the truest measure of the man,” he says.
Pandey recalls the memorial meeting after his passing: “…what stood out for me throughout the memorial meeting we had for him, was so many people speaking about how Talha had shown them how to live life to the fullest. That lesson is the richest legacy he has left behind for all of us.”
Talha was an ‘achiever’ in his personal life too.
His biggest achievement, says business partner Arnab Roy, was his ability to win hearts.
Talha was friends with Jehangir, his car cleaner in Mumbai, “with equal ease as with successful corporate honchos”, Roy recalls. “A true Calcutta boy who never forgot his roots for me Talha and his curiosity is to cherish forever.”
“Talha was an extremely affectionate, considerate, and amicable person. He respected everybody around him despite their age, religion, or walk of life,” remembers sister Saeba Kamal. “For him life meant, to enjoy every single moment, his kindness and empathy charmed everyone around him. He was a gregarious man, his passion to explore, innovate and create kindled this characteristic in him. His wisdom will live on through his legacy, which was to love faithfully, work hard, and trust in those you love,” she adds.
Rahul Bhasin, his friend from school, describes him as a “fiercely loyal friend”.
In his birthday message for Talha, he writes: “No Birthday will be the same without sharing a cake or chatting with you. From his Iron Maiden & Guns N Roses T-shirts to baggie pants, dude you always rocked it. Rock ON! Let us celebrate the sweet memories of Talha- the fights, laughter, pranks, and endless debates. Happy Birthday!”
Mohammad Roshan takes charge as Deputy Commissioner, Belagavi on Friday. | Photo Credit: P.K. BADIGER
The State government has posted Mohammad Roshan, a young IAS officer, as the Deputy Commissioner of Belagavi. He took charge on Friday. He replaces Nitesh Patil, who has been transferred as director, MSME, Bengaluru.
Mr. Roshan was serving as the Managing Director, HESCOM. He has earlier served as ZP CEO, Haveri, and Assistant Commissioner, Savanur. In Haveri, he won praise for the reusable drinking water system he set up to feed the large crowds that gathered for the Akhila Bharata Kannada Sahitya Sammelana. It was a network of underground water supply pipes operated by gravity and caused neither leakage nor wastage of water.
Outgoing DC Nitesh Patil and ZP CEO Rahul Shindhe welcome Mohammad Roshan after he takes charge as Deputy Commissioner, Belagavi on Friday. | Photo Credit: P.K. BADIGER
Hailing from Hyderabad, Mr. Roshan comes from a family of civil servants. He has a B. Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering, an MBA in Finance, and an MA in Public Policy. Mr. Patil, ZP CEO Rahul Shindhe, and other officers welcomed him.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> India> Karnataka / by The Hindu Bureau / July 05th, 2024
The Western Rajasthan Education Movement (WREM) held a ceremony at Teliyon ka Nyati Nohra Square here Sunday to honour students who excelled academically. Students scoring over 65% in their 10th and 12th-grade exams were recognised for their achievements.
The event began with Quran recitation by Muhammad Yunus, a student at Madrasa Imdaddiya.
In his welcome speech, Salim Akhtar introduced SIO Rajasthan and elaborated on the goals of the Western Rajasthan Education Movement, initiated in 2019 to address the region’s low literacy rates. He emphasised the movement’s objectives: promoting education’s importance, raising awareness, improving literacy rates, encouraging higher education, inculcating moral values, increasing school enrolment, supporting dropouts to resume education, and guiding students towards academic excellence.
Speaking as Chief Guest, Qari Muhammad Hanif, In-charge of Shoba-e-Taleem at Madrasa Imdaddiya, commended the WREM team for their efforts in promoting education and congratulated the students for their dedication and success. “You have proven your talent and potential to achieve your dreams,” he said.
Chairing the ceremony, Mohammad Azam Khan, former Secretary of SIO Rajasthan, highlighted the role of students in shaping society. He urged students to integrate morality into their lives and fulfil their responsibilities toward their parents, emphasising the importance of being both good students and good human beings.
The guests were warmly welcomed with garlands, with Qari Asgar Ali delivering the official welcome speech. Master Allan Noor and Qari Umar Farooq also inspired the students.
The honoured students received shields and certificates, with the top three scorers in 10th and 12th grades receiving gold, silver, and bronze medals. The event was attended by prominent citizens of Phalodi, including Master Allan Noor, Amadin Khilji, Qari Umar Farooq, Qari Asgar Ali, Haji Pir Bakhsh (Retired JN), Saddam Hussain (Director of GP Tuition), Faiz Ahmed, Mubarak Ali, Qari Muhammad Shakir, and Amit Kumar, a teacher at GP Tuition. They encouraged the students to continue their pursuit of excellence.
The ceremony concluded with Israr Ahmed reciting a heartfelt poem of prayers. Saddam Hussain, Director of GP Tuition, played a significant role in organising the event. Salim Akhtar, convener of WREM, extended a vote of thanks.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Education> by Raheem Khan, Radiance News Bureau / December 02nd, 2024
After the election of President of SIO India (Students Islamic Organisation of India) for the two-year term 2025-2026 early Saturday, the All India ZAC (Zonal Advisory Council) meet held in Udupi, Karnataka, also elected 19-member Central Advisory Council (CAC) for the next term. And, with the consultation of new CAC, the President-elect Abdul Hafeez nominated Anisur Rehman A from Kerala as General Secretary of SIO India, and seven National Secretaries namely Wasiullah (Telangana), Atesam Hami Khan (Maharashtra South), Thashreef KP (Kerala), Obaidur Rehman Naofal (Delhi), Raushan Muhiuddin (AP), Yunus Mulla (Goa), and Farhan Saifi (UP). This new team of SIO India will start functioning from 1st January 2025.
Adv. Anees Rahman (General Secretary of SIO India)
Before his current responsibilities, he was a secretariat member of the SIO Kerala Zone. He also held various organisational responsibilities, including those of Campus Secretary of SIO Delhi, Unit President of SIO DU, and Joint Secretary of SIO Kollam District.
Adv. Anees Rahman hails from Kerala. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sharia from Jamia Al-Islamiya Shanthapuram, a bachelor’s in English from the University of Calicut, and LLB from the University of Delhi. He was also a guest lecturer at Jamia Al-Islamiya Shantapuram.
National Secretaries of SIO India
Wasiullah
Wasiullah has previously served as the Organising Secretary of Telangana State. He has also held the position of Secretary of Deeni Madaris in Telangana SIO and has been a Division President.
Wasiullah is a graduate of Jamia Al-Islamiya Shanthapuram and is a Hafiz of the Qur’an.
Aetesam Hami Khan
Aetesam Hami has previously served as the Joint Secretary of South Maharashtra and has been the Zonal President of South Maharashtra. He has also fulfilled his responsibilities as the Unit President.
Aetesam Hami has completed his B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University (BAMU) and is currently pursuing MBA from BAMU.
Thashreef KP
Thashreef KP has previously served twice ZAC member Kerala. He has also held the position of Fraternity Movement State Secretary.
Tashreef KP has completed BA in Economics from Farook College, Kozhikode, Kerala. He has completed MA Public Administration from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi; also did PG Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication at Aligarh Muslim University-Malappuram Centre.
Obaidur Rahman Naufal
Obaidur Rahman Naufal, before elected CAC member this term, was also a CAC member in the previous term. He is currently serving as a National Secretary and is a member of Zonal Advisory Council (ZAC) in Delhi. He has previously served as Zonal President in AMU.
Obaidur Rahman Naufal is a Hafiz-e-Quran. He completed his Aalimiyat and Fazilat degrees from Jamiatul Falah. He completed Bachelor’s degree in History and Master’s in Political Science from AMU.
SK Roshan Muhiddin
Roshan Muhiddin served as PR secretary of SIO AP. Previously, he was a member of SIO AP’s Zonal Advisory Council (ZAC). He also held other organisational responsibilities, including that of area expansion organiser for the Prakasam district and campus secretary for SIO Andhra Pradesh.
He has completed his B.V.Sc. and AH from Pondicherry University and his M.V.Sc. from NDRI, Karnal. He is currently pursuing his PhD.
Younus Mulla
Younus Mulla has served as the Unit President of Vasco. Additionally, he has held positions such as Joint Secretary of Goa, ZAC Member of Goa, Zonal Secretary of Goa, and Zonal President of Goa.
Younus Mulla is a civil engineer and is currently a businessman.
Farhan Saifi
Farhan Saifi, before being elected CAC member this term, he had served twice in the ZAC. He has also held the positions of Zonal President in UP West Zone, Zonal Secretary for UP West Zone, and was the first SIO member to come from Sambhal. Additionally, he has served as Circle Organizer, Unit President, District Organizer, and Campus Zonal Secretary in UP West Zone.
Farhan Saifi completed his B.Sc. in Physics from Bareilly University and another Bachelor’s degree in History. He completed his MCA from AMU this year.
The following individuals are new members of the CAC:
Daniyal Akram
Daniyal Akram, before elected CAC member this term, was also a member of the CAC in the previous term. He has served the organisation in various capacities, including Zonal President of Bihar, Zonal Secretary of Bihar, Unit Secretary of Darbhanga, Unit Secretary of Indian Institute of Islamic Studies, Delhi, and National Secretary of SIO India.
Daniyal Akram has completed his Bachelor’s degree in History and has also studied at the Indian Institute of Islamic Studies.
Adi Al Hasan
Adi Al-Hasan, before elected a CAC member this term, was also a CAC member in the previous term. He has served SIO in various capacities, including City President of Karnataka, Member of Zonal Advisory Council (ZAC) in Delhi, and Member of Zonal Advisory Council (ZAC) in Karnataka. He has also served as the Editor of TheCompanion magazine and is currently its Chief Editor.
Adi Al-Hasan completed Bachelor’s from St. Joseph’s College, Bangalore, and Master’s in International Relations from Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI).
Talha Mannan
Talha Manan, before elected a CAC member this term, was also a member of the CAC in the previous term. He has served multiple times as a member of Zonal Advisory Council (ZAC). At Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), he held significant responsibilities as Zonal Secretary and Zonal President. Currently, he is serving as the Editor of Chatr Vimarsh.
Talha Manan completed Master’s in Education from AMU. He is currently pursuing Ph.D. at Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad.
Shujauddin Fahad
Shujauddin Fahad, before elected CAC this term, was also a member of the CAC in the previous term. He has served as the Campus Secretary for Maharashtra North Zone, a ZAC member in Delhi, and a ZAC member in Karnataka. Additionally, he has served as the Unit President at Abul Fazal Enclave.
Shujauddin Fahd completed his Master’s in Islamic Psychology. Currently, he is serving as a Spiritual Psychologist at Minds and Brain Hospital in Bangalore.
Shaikh Munwwar Hussain
Munwwar Hussain has served twice as the Zonal Secretary in Gujarat and has also held the position of Campus Secretary in Gujarat. He is currently serving as a National Secretary.
Munwwar Hussain has completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s in Commerce, as well as a B.Ed. and M.Ed.
Imran Hossain
Imran Hossain, before being elected CAC member this term, was also a part of the CAC in the previous term. He has held various roles, including Block President, District Campus Secretary, three times District President, Campus Secretary in West Bengal Zone, PR Secretary in West Bengal Zone, and is currently serving as the National Campus Secretary, SIO India.
Imran Hossain completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s in English from ND College, affiliated with the University of Calcutta.
Zeeshan Aqil
Zeeshan Aqil has served as Campus Secretary and PR Secretary in Karnataka. He has been a member of ZAC three times and is currently serving as the Zonal President for Karnataka.
Zeeshan Aqil completed his Master’s degree in Electronic Media. Currently, he is serving as a Political Activist and is also a Syndicate Member at Raichur University.
Mubashshir Farooqui
Mubashshir Farooqui was also a member of CAC in the previous term. He has served as Zonal Secretary for Maharashtra South Zone and has worked as the Assistant Editor for Rafeeq Manzil.
Mubashshir Farooqui completed his Master’s degree in Sociology from Mumbai University. Currently, he is a Ph.D. scholar in Sociology at Maulana Azad National Urdu University.
Khushhal Ahmed
Khushhal Ahmed has served twice as Zonal President in AMU. He has also been a member of ZAC of AMU multiple times. Currently, he is serving as the Editor of The Companion.
Khushhal Ahmed completed his Master’s degree in Psychology from AMU. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Psychology from AMU.
Firasat Mulla Fasih
Firasat Mulla Fasih, before being elected CAC member this term, was also on the CAC in the previous term. He has previously served as a ZAC member in Karnataka.
Firasat Mulla Fasih completed his degree in Civil Engineering and also holds a Master’s degree in Urban Planning.
Mohammad Adil
Mohammad Adil has served multiple times as a ZAC member in Rajasthan. He has also served as the Zonal President in Rajasthan.
Mohammad Adil is a Hafiz-e-Quran. He graduated from Al-Jamia al-Islamiya in Shantapuram. Currently, he is teaching in Rajasthan.
Abdul Wahid Chullipara
Abdul Wahid has served as State Secretary for Kerala. He was also a member of CAC in the previous term.
Abdul Wahid completed his Master’s in Journalism from Farook College, Calicut University. Currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. in Cultural Studies from English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU).
Hamadur Rahman
Hamadur Rahman has served as a ZAC member in Delhi. He has also served as Unit President at JMI.
Hamadur Rahman completed his Aalimiyat and Fazilat from Jamiatul Falah. He completed his Bachelor’s in History and Master’s in International Relations, both from JMI. Currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. in International Relations in JMI.
Syed Saifuddin
Syed Saifuddin has previously served as PR Secretary for Tamil Nadu and was a member of the ZAC. He has also served as an Assistant Editor for The Companion.
Syed Saifuddin has worked as a Research Scholar at the CERT. He completed his Master’s degree in Sociology from the International Islamic University Malaysia.
Mohammad Naseer
Mohammad Naseer has previously served as the Organising Secretary and PR Secretary for Karnataka. He is currently serving as Zonal Secretary.
Mohammad Naseer completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Psychology from Bangalore University.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Focus> Report / by Khan Tahir, Radiance News Bureau / December 01st, 2024
