The sixth talent award ceremony of the Muslim Welfare Society took place at the Town Hall here Monday, celebrating academic excellence and achievements across various fields. The event opened with Quran recitation by Hafiz Suhail. Society patrons, including Mohammad Anwar Qureshi, President Abdul Sattar Tanwar, Secretary Mirajuddin Pathan, and Treasurer Qasim Nirman, welcomed the guests with shawls, garlands, and mementos.
Rehana Riyaz Chishti, Chairperson of Rajasthan State Women’s Commission, presided over the event, emphasising that recognition cultivates talent, which, in turn, contributes to national and societal advancement. “Education is a vital tool to change the destiny of nations,” she remarked.
Assistant Professor Dr. Shamshad Ali highlighted that honouring talent is an inspiring way to encourage achievement, stressing the importance of such events. Other esteemed guests, including Dr. Ehsaan Gori, Naseem Riyazat Khan, and Farzana Mansuri, spoke on the transformative power of education.
Top students, Alvira Chauhan, who scored 96.50% in Class 10, and Aksa Parihar, with 94.50% in Class 12, were awarded the Fatima Sheikh Award along with a cash prize of Rs.1100. In total, 74 students from Class 10 and 76 from Class 12 were recognised, along with 16 individuals who made notable contributions in various fields. Local journalists were also honoured.
Retired CBEO Mohammad Anwar Qureshi lauded the committee’s work, while the programme was co-hosted by Anwar Qureshi, Dr. Syed Mohammad Aslam, and Lal Mohammad. Committee members Abdul Jabbar Khokar, Nawab Ali, Ashfaq Ali, Hanif Khatri, Salim Kalal, Ramzan Neelgar, Usman, Hakim, Farooq, Ishaq Bagad, Liaqat Ali Khan, Imran, Sabir Nirvan, Haroon Nirvan, Zulfen Kanwari, and Advocate Raza Murad Alvi, Chief City Qazi of Ratangarh, were in attendance. Contributions included gifts by Yakub Gouri of Gouri Construction Company, mementos from Hakim Ali Maniyar Loha, certificates by Farooq Maniyar Loha, and religious books by Mohammad Ramzan Neelgar.
At the programme’s close, President Abdul Sattar Tanwar expressed gratitude to all guests. The ceremony underscored the role of education and talent recognition in shaping a better future.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Pride of the Nation / by Radiance News Bureau / October 29th, 2024
Abir Asad in front of the UPSC Office in New Delhi
New Delhi :
This is the success story of a Muslim cleric’s daughter who cleared the coveted the Indian Civil Services examinations held by the UPSC in her first attempt and without coaching. Her achievement is remarkable given the limited resources available to a Maulana.
Abir Asad’s name figured at the supplementary list of candidates who appeared in the Civil services examinations held in 2023, released by the UPSC recently. She has cleared it through self study and thus become an example of hard work, dedication, passion, and a visionary for the Indian youth.
From schooling to graduation, Abir passed all her examinations with high grades and distinction. She scored 92.8 percent marks in 10th, 97.5 in 12th, and graduated in Economics from Delhi University’s Hansraj College with distinction.
Abir’s name figures at position 35 in the list of remaining 120 candidates in the reserved category which was released by the UPSC recently. A release of the UPSC said, that 1016 candidates were declared successful in the Civil Services Examination, 2023 on April 16, 2024, in order of merit against 1143 vacancies.
Two days ago, the UPSC released a Consolidated Reserve List in order of merit which will be below the earlier list in respective categories.
The UPSC List with Abir Asad’s name
“As sought by the Department of Personnel & Training, the Commission has now recommended 120 candidates which include 88 General, 05 EWS, 23 OBC, 03 SC, and 01 ST, to fill up the remaining posts based on the Civil Services Examination, 2023. The candidates, so recommended, will be intimated directly by the DOP&T.”
Abir Asad would soon head to the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, for training.
Abir has given the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) as her first choice, the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) as second and the Indian Railway Management Service as the third one. The allocation is done somewhere during the training and is also based on the vacancies available in the government departments.
Recently, the final list of 120 candidates was released by the UPSC, in which Abir Asad is ranked 35th.
Abir Asad’s brother Muhammad Basil is a software engineer, and mother is a homemaker. Her ancestry is from the well-known Kirthi Jafar of the Mayo district.
Abir Asad worked hard for one year. She studied eight to nine hours on normal days and added more hours close to the examination.
Abir credits her parents for teaching her the wages of hard work, explaining the importance of studies, and encouraging her at every step of her life.
“This formula that never lets children lose their spirit,” she said.
Abir said that if girls are given the freedom to read and write, encouraged, and provided equal opportunities there is no reason why Muslim girls should not do well in life.
She told the Muslim youth that instead of wandering around the neighborhood and wasting their time, they must focus on studying and writing.
Abir Asad’s father Maulana Muhammad Asad Al-Qasimi Al-Azmi said that he gave Abir the freedom to read and write and pursue her dreams.
He appealed to the Muslims to give their children the freedom to read and write and take care of their choice in which field they want to study further. He said that only education can change the fate of a Quom (Muslims).
source: http://www.awazthevoice.in / Awaz, The Voice / Home> Story / by ATV / October 30th, 2024
SDM-IMD alumnus Feroze Azeez seen with Dr. S. N. Prasad, Director, SDM-IMD, Dr. S. Saibaba, Faculty-Marketing and Gururaj, Manager – Admissions.
Feroze Azeez, Deputy CEO of Anand Rathi Wealth Ltd., and an alumnus of SDM-IMD, Mysuru, has received the IMC Young Alumni Award for his professional achievements at the India Management Conclave by MBAUniverse held at XLRI, Jamshedpur last month.
The previous awardees include top achievers from the IIMs, XLRI, SPJIMR etc.
Feroze Azeez is the son of A.K. Azeez and Rukhsana Azeez of Mysuru.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Photo News / October 23rd, 2024
“If we only remember Sir Syed over a plate of biryani once a year, we miss the essence of his mission. AMU was created to serve the community, and it’s our duty as graduates to stay true to that vision.”
The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) recently celebrated the 207th birth anniversary of its founder, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, a visionary leader known for his contributions to education and social reform. On this occasion, Wali Rahmani, a prominent speaker and recipient of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan Award 2024 for Excellence in Education, delivered a compelling message urging the audience to deeply understand the compatibility between science and faith.
During his address, Rahmani challenged the common notion that science and religion are separate, emphasising that the Quran encompasses scientific principles. “To say that one hand holds science and the other the Quran implies that the Quran lacks scientific understanding, which is a misconception,” he stated.
“The Quran isn’t void of science; it contains scientific wisdom. When we speak of education, we must start in the name of Allah. Education divorced from His name isn’t complete.”
Reflecting on Sir Syed Ahmad Khan’s legacy, Rahmani highlighted how Sir Syed dedicated his life to the cause of education, building AMU to serve the community. He noted that Sir Syed’s vision extended beyond the establishment of a university; it was about empowering the community through knowledge and service.
“It is essential to remember why leaders like Sir Syed did the work they did,” he remarked, adding, “If we merely commemorate his work without continuing it, we aren’t doing justice to his legacy.”
Rahmani emphasised the need to go beyond token celebrations, stating, “If we only remember Sir Syed over a plate of biryani once a year, we miss the essence of his mission. AMU was created to serve the community, and it’s our duty as graduates to stay true to that vision.”
Expressing his gratitude, Rahmani acknowledged the honour of receiving an award in Sir Syed’s name, though he humbly expressed his doubts about deserving it.
“It’s an honour for my work to be recognised, but I also feel a sense of responsibility,” he shared. “While I cannot force anyone to become like Sir Syed, I can call them towards the truth, towards what is right.”
Rahmani’s words resonated with the audience, reinforcing the values and mission that Sir Syed Ahmad Khan championed – education, community service, and a harmonious integration of science and faith.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Pride of the Nation> Awards> Education> Focus / by Radiance News Bureau / October 26th, 2024
Mumbai’s 16-year-old prodigy fights all odds to study in Singapore
Mumbai :
Sheikh Tayyaba Kausar Muhammad Arif, a 16-year-old student from Holy Mother English High School in Malvani in the northern area of Malad in the country’s financial capital, has secured a ₹2 crore scholarship to study at the United World College (UWC) in Singapore, starting August 10. Her achievement has brought immense pride to her family and community.
Tayyaba scored 93% in her SSC exams despite her modest background. Her father is a tailor, her mother a homemaker, and she has two younger sisters. Her disciplined study routine included early mornings and late nights, demonstrating her dedication.
Her journey began in October 2023 with an essay competition, followed by a rigorous selection process and a challenging interview in Pune on January 20. “Without the support from my school and NGOs, the documentation process would have been daunting,” she said.
Principal Rafiq Siddiqui of the Holy Mother School played a crucial role. He recalled how Tayyaba, who had to leave her previous school due to unpaid fees, joined Holy Mother in the sixth grade. “Moved by her determination, we assured her she’d never have to worry about fees again,” he said. NGOs like Smile Foundation and Teach for India also provided vital support.
In an interview, Tayyaba expressed her gratitude: “I thank Allah, my parents, my sisters, my principal, and the NGOs. I am excited to study in Singapore but aim to return and serve my country.”
Tayyaba’s journey from Mumbai’s Malvani to securing a ₹2 crore UWC scholarship is a testament to perseverance, hard work, and community support. Her success is an inspiration, showing that with determination and the right support, anything can be made possible.
source: http://www.clarionindia.net / Clarion India / Home> Editors’s Pick> Indian Muslim> by Team Clarion / August 07th, 2024
Asma Memorial Trust felicitates 80 educators including retired ones and specially-abled who served without recognition
Kolkata:
When the name of Junaid Kamal was announced, a 32-year-old man, with the help of two crutches, tried to stand up from his seat and began moving towards the stage to be felicitated at Asma Memorial Trust’s function. Soon, the fine art teacher was assisted in walking to receive a memento, a plant, and a set of notebooks and pens.
It was the first time in his 13-year teaching career that the art teacher, who is associated with four different organizations in Kolkata and serves the community, was recognized as a specially-abled person (left leg and right paralysed).
“I am thankful for the felicitation. For someone like me, it is not only difficult to study, but getting a respectable job is another challenge. Even when you succeed, it is rare that people appreciate it in this fast-paced life,” the Academy of Fine Arts graduate told eNewsroom.
Junaid was not alone; at least 15 retired educators, from both government and private schools, were also felicitated at the event.
Dr Umar Khyyam (70) of Maulana Azad College, Mobark Ali Mobarak (65) from Bankura district Urdu School, Nurul Hoda (62) of Kankinara Himayatul Ghurba High School (underprivileged), and Ashraf Ahmad Jafri (65) of Karaya School, Kolkata, were among them.
There were also current teachers, such as Afaf Jameel of Frank Anthony Public School, Sangita Gurung of Assembly of God Church School, Michael A Panja of GD Goenka Public School, Dr Khalid Hossain of Monu Memorial Institution (Kolkata), Debashish from Well and Gold, Md. Shahnawaz of Noble Mission School, Mubashshreen Shakil of KS Consultancy & Academy, Shaguta Adnan, who teaches French, and Manwar Sultana of Sir Syed English Medium School, among the total 80 teachers who were felicitated.
The felicitated and the felicitetors together after Asma Memorial Trust’s event
Teachers from South Point, East West, Goenka, Albani Hall, Islamia, Mohammed Jan, Flair International, and Izma International schools were also honored.
Noor Alam, the founder of NEET Basket , who also established the Asma Trust in memory of his wife to promote value-based education and encourage those involved in it, told eNewsroom, “We used to celebrate Education Day on the birthday of India’s first education minister, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. But this year, we started the celebration earlier and began by felicitating educators who have served society but have not received any recognition for it.”
Alam, the Rashtriya Shiksha Ratan Award winner also pointed out that during the felicitation, a plant was given to each honoree to symbolize how educators nurture children. Just as trees benefit society in many ways, a well-nurtured child can positively impact the community.
The chief guest, Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer Shamsher Ahmad, who took voluntary retirement and started Crescent School in one of Kolkata’s ghettos—Topsia—shared his journey as an educator. “When I started the school in Topsia (in 2002), I decorated the building very well. People asked me why I was doing so. I told them that to build confidence in the Topsia students, they must study in a place that is not inferior to other major schools in the city.”
“In later years, to boost their confidence to appear for the Union Public Service Examinations, I used my contacts and made my school a center for the UPSC exam, which produces IAS and IPS officers. As a result, today our school produces doctors and students who pursue higher education after graduating from Crescent,” Ahmad said to the gathering.
Sangita Gurung of Assembly of God said a one liner for the teachers, “Teach what your preach and preach what you teach, is the motto remained in my career and it should be with every teacher.”
Dr Sarfaraz Adil, founder of Izma International School, reminded attendees of the importance of education in Islam and how it has been emphasized. “Getting an education is one of the fundamentals of Islam. It not only includes religious education but also opens doors to physics, astronomy, and chemistry. Before Islam, there was no scientific temperament in religion. Only the rich could study, but Islam made education accessible to everyone. Prophet Muhammad announced that any slave who learned and became educated would be freed. Later, a slave named Hazrat Barira became educated and declared that she should be freed, according to the Prophet’s word. And she was freed. Although it was difficult because she was married to an uneducated slave, she wanted her freedom and to be separated from her husband, so she was granted it.”
Dr Adil also had a message for today’s teachers: “Information is easily shared among students. So, what is important for teachers is to teach students skills and show them the practical significance of what they learn in life and society.”
source: http://www.enewsroom.in / eNewsRoom / Home> Bengal> Education / by Shahnawaz Akhtar / September 16th, 2024
Dr Suhail Sabir, a retired Professor from the Department of Chemistry, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), has donated Rupees 50 lakh to establish an Endowment Fund at the university.
Aligarh:
Dr Suhail Sabir, a retired Professor from the Department of Chemistry, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), has donated Rupees 50 lakh to establish an Endowment Fund at the university.
This is one of the highest single donations made by an individual from the teaching community from his/her funds to the university, a press release from the PRO of the university said.
Prof. Suhail Sabir has been a guiding force in promoting education and uplifting the student community through his teaching career till his retirement in 2023.
His contribution to his alma mater is an example of the transformative power of education in shaping the future of students.
“The income generated from Prof. Suhail Sabir’s Endowment will be utilized to provide scholarships to deserving students through an open, interview-based selection process, helping students realize their academic aspirations and lifting the needy in the community.” the press release said.
With such a generous gesture, Prof. Suhail Sabir truly embodies the spirit of giving back to the university what he has achieved after studying and teaching at India’s prestigious Aligarh Muslim University.
Such acts of generosity signify that the true greatness lies in the willingness to give back to the institution, and what it has given to him. His generosity encourages alumni and well-wishers of the AMU to follow in his footsteps and support the alma mater in more meaningful ways.
Prof. Suhail Sabir is a role model in philanthropy and community service. His contribution will set a new benchmark for alumni engagement and support for the AMU student community.
Prof. Suhail Sabir deserves these lines of Shakespeare in praise of his philanthropy.
“His life was gentle; and the elements So mixed in him, that Nature might stand up And say to all the world, THIS WAS A MAN!”
― William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar
source: http://www.ummid.com / Ummid.com / Home> Education & Career / by Syed Ali Mujtaba (headline edited) / September 24th, 2024
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[The writer, Dr Syed Ali Mujtaba, is a Journalist based in Chennai. Currently, he is a Professor at Dr. MGR University, Chennai. He has taken undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from AMU Aligarh. He lived in room no 16 Nasrullah hostel, VM Hall from 1978 to 1984. He represented the AMU senior football team from 1978 to 1982. Syed Mujtaba can be contacted at syedalimujtaba2007@gmail.com.]
Areeba Anwar, an undergraduate student of the Department of Biosciences, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), has won the prestigious Damodarashri National Award for Academic Excellence 2024.
Her essay on the topic “Victory Will Be of Human Spirit” emerged as the best among participants from across the country. The Prayagraj-based SS Khanna Girls Degree College, affiliated with Allahabad University, has been giving away this award for 15 years.
This year, more t2,000 participants submitted their essays in the competition, out of which only 10 essays were selected for the final round.
Areeba Anwar’s essay not only featured in the top 10, but was also declared the winner for the best undergraduate essay across the country.
The award comprises a cash prize of Rs 30,000, a memento, and books worth Rs 5,000.
The award is given every year in a function on October 2. Areeba Anwar represented the university in the competition organized under the aegis of Literature, Fine Arts, Quiz and Debate Club under the DSW (Dean Students Welfare) office of Jamia Millia Islamia.
Before leaving for Prayagraj for the final defense of the essay, she presented her essay and discussed her ideas with Dr. Rumi Naqvi, a member of the Sahitya Club. Dr. Naqvi gave her important suggestions to make the essay stronger.
This 5,000-word essay by Areeba Anwar underlined the resilience of the human spirit. She explained how this spirit is important not only for our survival but also for the development of the nation.
Her essay was adjudged the best among 2,003 essays received from central universities, making her eligible for this prestigious award. This achievement is a proud moment for both Ariba Anwar and Jamia Millia Islamia, a testimony to the academic quality of the institution and the creativity of the students.
source: http://www.awazthevoice.in / Awaz, The Voice / Home> Story / by posted by Aasha Khosa, ATV / October 09th, 2024
‘Patent Man of India’ Prof Shamshad Ali so far bagged seven patents for his multifarious innovations. The professor of engineering at Aligarh Muslim University’s polytechnic is differently abled and keeps underscoring the need for innovation to achieve progress.
Professor of engineering Shamshad Ali at AMU
Aligarh:
Shamshad Ali, a professor of engineering at the polytechnic college of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has become popularly known as Patent Man of India for his multifarious innovations. Prof Shamshad Ali, who after taking classes keeps busy with his inventions, has over seven patents to his credit till now, granted by the Patent Office, Government of India, Delhi.
This differently-abled professor never loses heart and always strives for excellence. Be it teaching students or discovering something new, this physically challenged person’s hard work has become a source of inspiration for other teachers and innovators. Prof Shamshad Ali was granted three patents in 2022 alone.
The professor underscores the need for innovation to achieve progress. In his appeal to students and teaching faculty in the AMU, he said, “Innovation plays an important role in upping the university’s ranking. Discovering new things helps teachers and students. So they should keep on doing new research. I have bagged seven patents so far and two more patents will be granted soon.”
“When someone discovers new things. Then the innovator is supposed to apply and submit application online to Delhi patent office. Thereafter an exam is conducted. If you pass the test, they will grant you patent. If not, then you will have to work on it again. It all depends upon the examiner,” said Prof Shamshad.
source: http://www.etvbharat.in / ETV Bharat / Home> ETV Bharat> Bharat / January 07th, 2023
The flight had three doctors on board and they managed to stabilise him and take him safely up to the Kolkata airport.
Doctor couple Dr MM Samim and his wife, Dr Naznin Parvin
Bengaluru :
High drama unfolded on an IndiGo flight that had taken off from Bengaluru to Kolkata on Saturday when a flyer in his 40s with preexisting health issues developed an emergency. The flight had three doctors on board and they managed to stabilise him and take him safely up to the Kolkata airport.
Dr MM Samim, who was conferred a gold medal just a day earlier during NIMHANS convocation, and his wife Dr Naznin Parvin, a paediatrician, along with a surgeon from MS Ramaiah Hospital saved the flyer’s life.
Man suffered from chronic liver issue
Their timely action also saved a potential diversion of the flight to Bhubaneswar airport and a disruption of weekend travel plans of 200-plus passengers.
The Flight No 6E 503 took off from Terminal 1 of Kempegowda International Airport at 10.42 am, which was late by 20 minutes. It was an hour later that the flyer, who is from West Bengal and works as a labourer in Kerala, developed breathlessness and threw up. He was travelling with his son to get himself admitted to a government hospital in Kolkata for his chronic liver condition.
Harilakshmi Ratan, a retired chartered accountant seated on 1B, told TNSE, “A flyer seated in the middle (Row no. 16) started vomiting blood. One of the cabin staff made an announcement appealing for doctors on board to assist the patient. Three of them stepped forward and saved his life.”
Dr Parvin, who works at a private hospital in Siliguri, said they rushed to the patient. “He was struggling to breathe and was vomiting blood. His BP was low. We gave him oxygen from the cylinder and also administered drips with normal saline, all of which were available on the flight. The vomiting was brought under control immediately. Soon, the oximeter too showed a stable oxygen level (95),” Dr Parvin said.
Dr Samim, who is the recipient of Best Outgoing Resident in Doctor in Medicine (DM) (Neurology) and who also works at a private hospital in Siliguri, said, “Since the patient was not in a good financial position, I decided it would be better if he reaches his hometown. We had stabilised him too.”
source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Karnataka / by S Lalitha / October 06th, 2024
