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Urdu Academy Jeddah Hosts Gold Medal and Merit Certificate Distribution Ceremony in Hyderabad

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Hyderabad, TELANGANA / Jeddah, SAUDI ARABIA :

Screengrab from a video of the event

Hyderabad :

The Urdu Academy Jeddah, in collaboration with the Hyderabad Education Center, organized a gold medal and merit certificate distribution ceremony for SSC top-performing students and best teachers from Telangana government Urdu medium schools. The event was held at the Education Center in Nezampet, Bownampally on Saturday.

The ceremony was presided over by Mr. Saleem Farooqui, Founder and Patron of the Urdu Academy Jeddah, and Mr. Sheikh Ibrahim, President of the Urdu Academy Jeddah.

The guests included General Secretary Syed Naeemuddin Bari, Manwar Khan, Qudrat Nawaz Baig, Vice President of Hyderabad, Ahmeduddin, Rifat Siddiqui, and Mohammad Bashir Ali.

The event began with a recitation from the Quran by Hafiz and Qari Syed Naeemuddin, followed by a Hamd (praise of God) and Naat (praise of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ) by Hafiz Ameenuddin Ansari.

Special tributes were paid to the late Mr. Syed Jamalullah Qadri, former President, and Mr. Asif Samadani, former Patron-in-Chief, for their invaluable contributions to Urdu language and literature.

The event continued with the distribution of gold medals to top-performing SSC students and certificates of appreciation to outstanding teachers.

The distinguished guests included Mr. Obaidullah Kotwal, Chairman of Telangana Minorities Finance Corporation, Mr. S.A. Ashkour, Director of Ma’arif University Osmania, Mr. Haqayuqur Rahman Baig, Coordinator of All India Congress Committee, and Mr. Imtiaz Ishaq, former Chairman of the Minority Financial Commission.

Ms. Saadia Fatima Khan from Maharashtra, representing the Urdu Academy Jeddah, conducted the ceremony with great skill. She extended a warm welcome to the guests of honor, patrons, and attendees, expressing gratitude for their continuous support.

The Urdu Academy Jeddah has always strived to support Urdu medium students, teachers, and schools. Their efforts aim to promote and preserve the Urdu language. The academy’s dedication has illuminated the path of knowledge not only in Hyderabad and Telangana but also in other cities, spreading the light of education.

The ceremony concluded with the announcement of awards for 25 students who achieved top grades in the SSC exams, including gold medals and cash prizes. Twelve outstanding teachers and two exemplary schools also received honors, including shawls and mementos.

Prominent figures at the event emphasized the importance of creating a supportive home environment for learning, encouraging families to maintain a library at home. The ceremony was a celebration of academic excellence and a tribute to the ongoing efforts to promote Urdu language and education.

source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Pride of the Nation / by Radiance News Bureau / July 03rd, 2024

Hyderabad: Mahboob Radio Service and the challenge of saving heritage

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Hyderabad, TELANGANA :

The store originally goes back to about a century ago, when it was situated at Dabeerpura in the Old City of Hyderabad.

  Vintage radio sets at Mahboob Radio Service. (Image: Siasat.com/Yunus Lasania)

Hyderabad: 

Monuments are often built to last forever, or at least are built with the intention to last. These edifices are the more obvious markers of our heritage in cities. However, we often overlook the importance of everyday places that also are an equally important part of our culture and heritage. And oftentimes, without anyone doing anything, fate puts such places at the crossroads of extinction.

When I first visited Mahboob Radio Service, it was very nonchalant. It was in fact during a heritage walk early on a Saturday morning about seven or eight years ago and I never really thought much of it. However, I eventually went back, and kept returning as many times as I could because of the immensely important significance it holds for Hyderabad and the legacy of its heritage.

As I began peeling back layers of its history, I understood one thing: that Mahboob Radio Service is special. It became that by just existing and its owners doing what they do with dedication – fixing vintage radios. And of course, as any other typical old establishment, it had one owner who was a tough nut to crack. That would be Mr Moinuddin.

His elder brother Mujeebuddin (below) who I met several times in the past unfortunately passed away a few years ago. In fact, when he was no more, I suddenly realised that Mahboob Radio Servie may not be there anymore when Mr Moinuddin is gone in the future. That sinking feeling has hit me harder after I learnt in recent times that Mr Moinuddin, who is 74 years old, suffered a stroke in recent times.

Thankfully, he recovered and is back in the store fixing old radios as he always did. When we mourn the loss of our heritage in Hyderabad, it is usually when monuments are destroyed. And in the case of Mahboob Radio Service, it also may not survive and carry forward its legacy if there is no one to carry it forward.

By simply continuing to fix vintage radios regardless of how much technology advanced over decades, the place has managed to remain permanently locked in time. Mahboob Radio Service needs to survive. Establishments like these are part of the city’s soul, and the death of such places is in fact a great loss to our cultural heritage.

Nothing except a collective effort can save such places. In this case, I am not sure how that would work, but perhaps this is the time for the city and its lovers to think about what can be done.

How it began

The store originally goes back to about a century ago, when it was situated at Dabeerpura in the Old City of Hyderabad.

Shaik Mahboob, the original proprietor, was selling other things which he would bring from Bombay, until he one day brought back a radio unit to sell. Thus was born Mahboob Radio Service. Soon he along with another person began repairing and selling radio sets. The shop eventually shifted to its current location at Chatta Bazar in 1948.

“I was in fact a motor repairman earlier. I started running Mahboob Radio Service after my father passed away in 1996,” Mr Moinuddin (above) told me during one of our several conversations over the years. Oftentimes he’d laugh and tell me how he refused to entertain ‘pesky’ people. But I came to this stage of comfort with him also after years of spending time with him. As of now, his nephew Mr Majeeduddin is also helping out to fix the old radios. So perhaps there is hope.

I think more people from Hyderabad should spend time loitering at legacy places like these so that it creates a bond. There is no point in writing obituaries and having only memories remaining of such places, because the more important job we have is to save our heritage instead of mourning it. Here’s to hoping that Mahboob Radio survives and thrives.

source: http://www.siasat.com / The Siasat Daily / Home> News> Hyderabad / by Yunus Lasania X / July 31st, 2024

TGMREIS Students Excel in LAWCET-2024

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Hyderabad, TELANGANA :

Hyderabad :

Students of Telangana Minorities Residential Educational Institutions Society (TGMREIS) have excelled in the TGLAWCET-2024 exam.

Telangana Law Common Entrance Test-2024 (TGLAWCET-2024) was conducted for admission into LLB course in the Colleges of Law in Telangana.

The test was conducted by Convenor, TGLAWCET/TGPGLCET-2024 Osmania University on behalf of the Telangana State Council of Higher Education.

According to TGMREIS Secretary Aisha Masarath Khanam, out of 57 TGMREIS students who appeared in the exam, 40 have qualified. They include 28 girls and 12 boys.

Amatul Waheed of Telangana Minority Residential Junior College (TGMRJC) Secunderabad Girls has secured state ninth rank. She has made TGMREIS proud, said Ayesha Khanam.

Out of 38 students from TGMRJC Secunderabad Girls, 28 have qualified. Seven students from TGMRJC Balapur Boys have qualified. A total of 13 students from this Junior College had written the exam. Out of six students of TGMRJC Barkas Boys who appeared in the exam, five have qualified.

Shahnawaz Qasim, Secretary to Chief Minister, Tafseer Iqbal, Special Secretary, Minorities Welfare Department and Aisha Khanam have congratulated students and teachers on their achievement.

Meanwhile, Mohammed Faheemuddin Qureshi, Vice-Chairman and President, TGMREIS has conducted a meeting with all the Principals of TGMR Schools and Junior Colleges and district minority welfare officers.

The meeting reviewed admission status for the academic year 2024-2025 and results of SSC and Intermediate Board Examinations, 2024. Instructions were given to the Principals to take necessary action for reopening of Schools and also emphasized the retention of newly admitted students.

Faheemuddin Qureshi congratulated the Principals for achieving good results in public examinations and felicitated 10 Principals for achievement of 100% results in SSC, IPE Board Examination results, 2024.

Faheemuddin Qureshi said that the Government of Telangana is fully committed to provide facilities to minorities specially TGMR Schools. He asked the Principals to inculcate discipline among the students and ensure that TGMR Schools should be top in all respects. He instructed the Principals to provide good hygienic food to the students. He informed the Principals that he will be visiting the schools shortly and take the feedback from the stakeholders and give the reward to the good institutions and will not tolerate any adverse remarks noticed.

Shahnawaz Qasim, Faheemuddin Qureshi, and Aisha Khanam congratulated the students, teachers and principals on their achievement.

source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Education / by Radiance News Bureau / June 15th, 2024

Hyderabad Siblings Launch India’s First All-Women Taxi Bike Service

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Hyderabad, TELANGANA :

Founders of Dovely

Hyderabad: 

“It was while commuting to college that I began exploring ideas for safe travel for women after personally facing security issues. I researched extensively to find a way for women to commute without harassment and inconveniences,” said Zainab Khatoon, one of the founders of Dovely — India’s only bike taxi service for women, driven by women.

Zainab, along with her friend Masarrat and her siblings Obaidullah Khan and Uzma Khatoon, deliberated extensively and came up with the idea of running taxi bikes for women, where both the passengers and the service providers are women. Together they founded an app (Dovely) to cater to women and girls who want to travel safely in the city.

“‘DOVE’ is a bird, which represents peace and harmony, and ‘LY’ stands for ladies,” shared another founder, Uzma.

They launched the app on June 15, 2022, initially with very few users. However, they now have around 80-100 riders registered, with 20-25 working as full-fledged riders.

Zainab, who heads the company, personally interviews every candidate to ensure they have a valid license and can navigate Hyderabad’s busy streets. Their riding skills are also tested by a team of experts.

“All of the women who are registered with us share the same concern for women’s safety. Besides, they see this as an opportunity to earn income,” explained Zainab.

Most registered bikers are young women aged 18-50. Some are single mothers, seeking to support their families, while others are students — earning pocket money. Their passengers include working women, students and middle-aged women visiting relatives or doctors.

The initial stages were challenging, as many Hyderabad residents were unaccustomed to seeing women bikers, especially those wearing burqa (veil). Some questioned the young bikers why they needed to earn money by becoming drivers when there were other job opportunities. They perhaps overlooked the fact that many girls are passionate about riding.

“Once a woman passenger books a ride with Dovely, she often becomes a regular customer and subscribes to the app,” claimed Zainab.

“Many aunties give us lots of duas (blessings) after we drop them safely at their destination,” she said.

Uzma Khatoon, Zainab’s sister and co-founder of the firm, shared, “I am humbled to be part of many women’s stories and want to help them fulfill their passion through Dovely.”

One young woman, Tasneem (name changed), shared that she tried working with other delivery platforms but quit on the first day because she had to deal mainly with men. She said she feels safe and comfortable working with Dovely.

The founders claimed they get compliments for contributing to a safe commuting experience for ladies. “This feedback from our passengers and partners keeps us going. The feeling that we are empowering women in our own way and ensuring that at least 100 women travel safely every day makes us happy,” said Zainab.

A member of the Dovely team monitors rides, tracking the live location from pick-up to drop-off. However, some women are also unhappy due to the limited number of drivers and busy schedules. The Dovely team hopes to resolve this issue as they recruit more women drivers.

Currently, it provides services through WhatsApp and plans to launch the app on the Play Store after achieving the target of over 200 rides. The app is still being developed, and the four founders are funding their venture — taking baby steps for now.

Dovely operates at ‘zero’ commission, unlike other service providers — who charge drivers. The team feels they have a long way to go.

Currently, services run until 8:30 pm, but they may extend the time if more safety measures are in place for women commuting at night. In the future, they plan to expand to auto-rickshaws and cabs, all managed by women. They also aim to handle transport and logistics led by women.

The Dovely team is driven by the passion to empower women.

source: http://www.twocircles.net / TwoCircles.net / Home> Indian Muslim / by Nikhat Fatima, TwoCircles.net / June 03rd, 2024

TMREIS students excel in Intermediate examinations

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TELANGANA:

Hyderabad :

Telangana Minorities Residential Educational Institutions Society (TMREIS) students have excelled in Intermediate Public Examinations 2024.

The pass percentage in Intermediate first year is 76 percent and in second year 89 percent. This is much higher than the state average pass percentage of about 62 percent for both years.

TMREIS Secretary Aisha Masarath Khanam said a total of 17,453 students appeared for the exam and out of them 14,352 have passed.

Shahnawaz Qasim, secretary to Chief Minister, Tafseer Iqbal, Special Secretary to Government, Minorities Welfare Department and Aisha Masarath Khanam congratulated the students on their achievement. They also congratulated the teachers.

Out of 9.81 lakh students who appeared in first year and second year exams across Telangana, 6.09 lakh students have passed.

The exams were held in February-March at 1,512 centres across the state.

A total of 60.01 percent students in the first year and 64.19 percent in the second year passed the exams. They include both regular and private students and both general and vocational courses.

In another news of academic excellence of TMREIS students, 22 students of Barkas Centre of Excellence of TMREIS have qualified for JEE advanced as per the NTA cutoff marks.

A total of 30 students from Barkas Centre of Excellence appeared for the exam. Sufiyan Mohiuddin secured All India rank of 15,119 in open category with 99.05 percentile marks. His rank in the EWS category was 2,251.

Sufiyan is a student of Telangana Minority Residential Junior College (Boys), Barkas in Hyderabad.

A native of Kaghaznagar in Adilabad district, Sufiyan comes from a middle-class family. His father is a private employee.

Sufiyan, who has been studying in TMREIS since seventh standard, has a dream of studying in IIT Bombay. He thanked TMREIS for making his dream come true.

According to Aisha Masarath Khanam, the students of Barkas Centre of Excellence were trained by an in-house team of best junior lecturers and post graduate teachers of TMREIS.

Shahnawaz Qasim, Tafseer Iqbal, Aisha Khanam and other officials congratulated the students and faculty of the Centre of Excellence.

TMREIS was launched in 2017 with the aim of providing quality education and holistic development opportunities to the minority communities in the state.

The society was formed in 2017 under the Telangana State Public Societies Registration Act with a vision to bridge the educational gap and promote social inclusion among minority communities. TMREIS aims to create an environment where students from minority backgrounds can access quality education, develop their talents, and build a strong foundation for their future.

TMREIS runs 204 minority residential schools and junior colleges across the state, where about one lakh students are getting education.

source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Latest News / by Radiance News Bureau / April 24th, 2024

Hyderabad girl Ayesha emerges as one of Telangana inter toppers

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Hyderabad, TELANGANA :

Out of 1000 marks, she scored 990.

Hyderabad: 

A Hyderabad girl, Ayesha Sultana, has emerged as one of the Telangana inter toppers. She scored 99 percent.

Out of 1000 marks in all subjects in the first and second years of intermediate, she scored 990.

How did the Hyderabad girl become one of Telangana inter toppers?

A student of St. Joseph’s Junior College in Hyderabad, Ayesha Sultana became one of the Telangana inter topper after scoring 100 percent marks in botany, zoology, and physics.

In chemistry, she scored 59 out of 60 marks in the first year, whereas in the second year, she scored 100 percent in the subject.

It was in the languages, English and Arabic, where she lost nine marks.

Telangana intermediate results

Today, the Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TSBIE) announced the much-awaited results for the first and second years of intermediate.

The pass percentage for the first year is reported at 60.01 percent, while for the second year, it stands at 64.19 percent. Notably, female students have outperformed their male counterparts in both the first and second year exams.

The incredible achievements of the Hyderabad girl Ayesha Sultana, one of the Telangana inter toppers, inspire all students.

According to officials, the Inter Advanced Supplementary Examinations will start from May 24 to June 1. The TSBIE has released the schedule to this extent. First year exams will be held from 9 AM to 12 PM, and the second year exams will be held from 2 PM to 5 PM.

The examination fee for the supplementary examinations will be collected from April 25 to May 2 in the respective colleges. Fees for recounting and reverification also have to be paid online at the same time.

source: http://www.siasat.com / The Siasat Daily / Home> Top Stories / by Sameer Khan / April 25th, 2022

Mohammad Ashfaq credits his family for his success in civil services

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Gotla Palli Mauza (Padamul Mandal) Tandur Town (Vikarabad District / Hafeezpet, Hyderabad, TELANGANA :

Mohammad Ashfaq

Mohammad Ashfaq of Tandoor, a small town in Telangana, who cleared the Civil Services examination 2023 on his fourth attempt gives credit to his family, especially his mother, for his achievement.

Muhammad Ashfaq said that his mother realized the importance of education and despite he being the only child sent him to Delhi to do his graduation and post-graduation studies. “For my bright future, my mother looked alone after the family and never bothered me with problems at home.”

A sensitive soul, Muhammad Ashfaq gives full credit for his success to his parents.

Speaking with Awaz-The Voice, Mohammad Ashfaq attributed his success to his parents and elder sister. He said that his father dreamed that his son would become a civil servant. “At every stage of my life, my father not only encouraged me but also instilled determination to reach the goal in me. His words motivated and made me determined to clear the examination.”

Mohammad Ashfaq said at the time he thought of picking a corporate job but his father reminded me of my dream and goal. “I can never forget the role my parents and elder sister played in my educational journey,” he said.

Muhammad Ashfaq was a bright child from the beginning. He passed his SSC from Janapriya High School and completed his graduation in Economics from Shri Ram College of Commerce, New Delhi in 2020. Two years later he completed his master’s in Economics from Delhi School of Economics. 

Mohammad Ashfaq with his parents posing in front of the UPSC office in New Delhi

He joined coaching for the civil services from his intermediate class. He wrote his first civil services exam in the year 2020, soon after completing his graduation. 

He did not succeed. It was the same in his next two examinations. Failures did not deter him; he continued to pursue his dream with renewed determination and courage. 

Muhammad Ashfaq is a native of Gotla Palli Mauza of Padamul mandal of Tandoor. Currently, he resides in Hafeezpet, Hyderabad. His father Mohammad Jafar has an engineering works company at BHEL Ashoknagar. Mother Rizwana Begum is a homemaker. 

Mohammad Ashfaq’s elder sister Uzma Sultana is a dentist. His father Mohammad Jafar dreamt of his children having good careers and he is the happiest man today. 

Mohammad Jafar moved to Hyderabad in 1992 from Tandoor and started working as a scooter mechanic for a small salary. Later he established his engineering works company.

Ahmed Ashfaq’s grandfather Abdul Razzaq and Grandmother Syedan B live in their ancestral village. They were overjoyed at Nabirah’s success in the civil services examination and celebrated it by distributing sweets among the villagers.

Muhammad Ashfaq is thus the epitome of a never-give-up spirit. His story tells the youth never to be a victim of despair hopelessness or failure. 

He said that instead of being discouraged by failures, one should get motivated and try to move forward by addressing one’s shortcomings. He said that hard work never goes in vain. 

Muhammad Ashfaq said that as a civil servant, he will focus on the development of the country, service to the people as well as the elimination of corruption. He said that corruption has become a problem in the administration today. They know that they cannot eradicate corruption alone, but they will try their best to eradicate corruption with the cooperation of all honest officials. He said that he would try his best to bring the administration to the doorstep of the people.

Muhammad Ashfaq said that although he has achieved success in civil services, he may get a job in IPS or IRS depending on his rank, but his aim is IAS and he will write the exam again for it.

source: http://www.awazthevoice.in / Awaz, The Voice / Home> Stories / by Sheikh Muhammad Yunus, Hyderabad / April 23rd, 2024

Hyderabad: Urdu Academy announces Makhdoom, Karnama-e-Hayat awards

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Hyderabad, TELANGANA :

Makhdoom Awards have been designated for a period of five years

Hyderabad:

The Telangana Urdu Academy has revealed the recipients of the prestigious Makhdoom Awards and Karnama-e-Hayat (Lifetime Achievement) Awards in various categories honoring Urdu writers, scholars, poets, and journalists.

As part of the Telangana Foundation Day celebrations, an award ceremony and mushaira will be held at Ravindra Bharati on June 11.

President of the Urdu Academy, Mohammad Khwaja Mujeebuddin, made the announcement, expressing his enthusiasm for recognizing and celebrating the accomplishments of Urdu language and literature.

The Makhdoom Awards have been designated for a period of five years, from 2019 to 2023, while the Lifetime Achievement Awards will be presented for three years, covering the period from 2018 to 2020.

President Mujeebuddin mentioned that the awardees were chosen by separate committees comprising Urdu language and literature experts who meticulously evaluated the contributions of the nominees.

Under the Karnama-e-Hayat category, the Urdu Academy presents seven awards annually, including the Amjad Hyderabadi and Saeed Shaheedi Awards for Poetry, the Dr. Mohiuddin Quadri Award for Criticism and Research, the Dr. Agha Hyder Hassan Award for Prose, the Prof. Habeeb-ur-Rehman Award for Education and Teaching, the Mahboob Hussain Jigar Award for Journalism, and the Srinivas Lahoti Award for the Promotion of Urdu.

The Makhdoom Award, on the other hand, acknowledges exceptional achievements in the fields of research and criticism, poetry, fiction, journalism, and humour.

For the years 2019 to 2023, the recipients of the Makhdoom Awards are as follows: Dr. Aqeel Hashmi for Research & Criticism (2019), Mr. Jalal Arif for Poetry (2020), Mr. Mazharuzzaman Khan for Fiction (2021), Mr. Aziz Ahmed for Journalism (2022), and Prof. Habeeb Zia for Satire and humour (2023).

Additionally, 21 awards have been announced, with seven awards being presented each year over a three-year period.

The list of recipients for the Makhdoom Awards includes distinguished individuals such as Qazi Farooq Arifi for the Amjad Hyderabadi Award for Poetry, Dr. Raheem Ramesh for the Saeed Shaheedi Award for Poetry, Ms. Khairunnisa Aleem for the Agha Hyder Hasan Award for Fiction, Dr. Fazlullah Mukarram for the Dr. Mohiuddin QuadriZor Award for Research and Criticism, Mohammad Mastan Ali for the Prof. Habeeb-ur-Rehman Award for Education and Teaching, Dr. Fazil Hussain Pervaiz for the Mahboob Hussain Jigar Award for Journalism, and Mr. Baquar Mirza for the Srinivas Lahoti Award.

Each Makhdoom Award consists of a cash prize of Rs 2,00,000, a memento, and a certificate of appreciation, while the Lifetime Achievement Award carries a cash prize of Rs 50,000.

The grand award ceremony is scheduled to take place on June 11 at 10 PM at Ravindra Bharati, and it will be graced by the presence of state ministers K Ishwar, Mohammad Mahmood Ali, Srinivas Yadav, and other dignitaries.

source: http://siasat.com / The Siasat Daily / Home> News> Hyderabad / by Zahed Farooqui / June 10th, 2023

Salihah Tabassum Earns Ph.D. in Zoology: Exploring Seasonal Health Implications

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Adilabad, TELANGANA:

Adilabad :

Salihah Tabassum, daughter of Muhammad Waheed Ahmed and wife of Muhammad Atiqur Rahman, has achieved a remarkable milestone. She has obtained a Ph.D. degree in Zoology from Glocal University, Saharanpur.

Her doctoral dissertation, titled “Implications of Seasonal Variations on Global Health: An Examination through the Lens of the United Nations,” explores crucial aspects of global health in relation to seasonal changes.

Salihah’s research was conducted under the supervision of Dr. Banshidhar Singh. She successfully completed her research and underwent a viva voce examination on February 23, 2024. The examination, which was attended by Dr. Vinod Kumar, Associate Professor, and Dr. Banshidhar Singh, Assistant Professor, as well as other Zoology experts, affirmed the quality and significance of her work.

Salihah, Correspondent of Naunehal Urdu High School, Adilabad,  is grateful to the Almighty for her success and acknowledges the unwavering support and guidance of her father Muhammad Waheed Ahmed and her husband Muhammad Atiqur Rahman, who are her pillars of strength.

source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Education / by Radiance News Bureau / April 02nd, 2024

After 7 long years, teacher shines on world stage

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Pegadapaly Village (Jagtial District), TELANGANA:

Irshad, with 11 years experience at Govt Model School, Pegadapally, was chosen as one of two TG educators for 2024 FTEA

Irshad receives a certificate
Irshad receives a certificate

Hyderabad :

After seven years of perseverance, it’s a moment of celebration for 40-year old Syed Irshad Ali, a post graduate teacher from Model School and Government Junior College in Pegadapally village of Jagtial district, to have attended the Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement (FTEA) programme at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, US.

Headed by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, US Department of State, the six-week FTEA programme opens doors for secondary school educators to partake in developmental initiatives at prestigious US universities.

Irshad was one of only two teachers chosen from Telangana and one of the seven teachers handpicked from across the country for the 2024 programme. Irshad was selected after attending national-level interviews and attempting the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), scoring 61.

Irshad was aspiring and attempting to be a part of the programme for the past seven years and his efforts finally paid off when he was selected to attend the programme, where teachers from 19 other countries were also a part of the cohort.

Speaking to TNIE, Irshad said, “The six-week programme has been a one-of-its-kind experience which gave me an exposure to different cultures and people from various parts of the world. Besides exchanging teaching techniques and knowledge-sharing, the programme expanded my approach and gave me exposure to challenges faced by teachers in different countries, some of which were similar to what we face here in India, while others were extremes, which helped me understand the progress made by India in infrastructure, as well as the areas where we need to improve”.

Syed Irshad Ali speaks at Massachusetts University during the Fulbright Teaching Excellence & Achievement programme
Syed Irshad Ali speaks at Massachusetts University during the Fulbright Teaching Excellence & Achievement programme

Irshad further said that discussions on gender rights, English pedagogy and visit to the Harvard University, which were a part of the programme were a significant value addition to his learning experience.

Irshad has 14 years of experience in teaching and has been working in the Model School for the past 11 years, where he teaches English language to students from classes 9 to 12.

He has also been a state resource person and has contributed in designing various training programmes for English teachers in the state and was also awarded the district-level best teacher award for 2022, for excellence in English teaching during the Covid-19 period.

Irshad, who is a father to a son and a daughter, stressed on the significance of empowering and fostering girl students, especially in the rural areas, where girls face several challenges, hampering their education and said that this achievement came as an added responsibility for him in creating awareness amongst teachers for improving the quality of education in the government schools.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Telangana> GoodNews / by Aarti Kashyap / April 07th, 2024