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Sahabzada Shaukat Ali Khan is Now No More

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Tonk, RAJASHTAN :

Tonk, Rajasthan :

Shaukat Ali Khan, who received the “International Hero in Literature Award” from Cambridge University and was awarded the President’s Award, is now no more. He breathed his last on Saturday night during treatment in Jaipur. He was 87.

Born on 11 July 1936 in the family of Sahabzada Idris Ali Khan of Tonk, Shaukat Ali Khan is a distinguished personality of the Amiriya family. He was the first Director of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Arabic-Persian Research Institute (APRI).

Sahabzada Shaukat Ali Khan participated in the International Sufism Seminar organized by India in Afghanistan.

In view of this, the then President Giani Zail Singh himself considered him worthy of being honored with the National Award.

Shaukat Ali Khan also received an award in a seminar organized by UNESCO.

Apart from being a writer, historian, translator, and poet, he possessed many salient features rarely found in the world of literature.

Shaukat Ali Khan with APRI team

The APRI, which has its own identity in the country and the world, is also the result of the hard work and dedication of Shaukat Ali Khan.

Shaukat Ali Khan with President of India Giani Zail Singh at APRI, Tonk

In 1986, then President Giani Zail Singh visited the APRI. At that time, he wrote, “I am happy that such a director and such an organization exists in Rajasthan, due to which Rajasthan is known in the Arabic-Persian world. This happens very rarely. The idea is that someone should establish a path for the simultaneous progress and development of both the languages. I am extremely proud that a single person has created a platform for the progress of the Arabic and Persian languages and made it popular in the world. For this, its director Shaukat Saheb should definitely get the National Award, which he deserves.”

The life of Shaukat Ali had many forms and colors. With his efforts, he not only converted a nursery into an institute but also brought glory to Tonk. The APRI is proof of his pioneering efforts and wisdom. As long as the APRI continues to exist, the name of Shaukat Ali Khan will be there.

Shaukat Ali Khan was initially appointed Nigran of Nawab Mohammad Ali Khan’s library. He collected about 50,000 Makhtutats and wrote about 60 books in different languages – two books in Arabic, 10 in Persian and about 45 in English.

He had been carrying out research and writing work for about 40 years. He was a scholar of Arabic, Persian, English, Hindi and Urdu languages. He has also served as a member of many national and international government organizations.

Shaukat Saheb, who presented papers at national and international conferences and seminars, also edited and translated 6000 manuscripts, and published about 300 articles in more than 100 journals in English and Urdu. There is a long list of honors received by him at the national and international levels as well as at the state level. After retirement, he was living his life as a Sufi saint.

People across the country, including Mujeeb Azad, Director of Tonk Arabic Persian Research Institute; Sahibzada Mohammad Ahmed Bhayyu Bhai, Chairman of Royal Family Tonk; Retired Research Officer Anwarunnisa Nadira, State General Secretary of Human Relief Society, Tehreek-e-Urdu Rajasthan Advocate Akhtar Khan Akela, Cricket Coach Imtiaz Ali Neelu, have expressed grief over his demise, calling it an irreparable loss for the Arabic-Persian Research Institute, Tonk residents, and the Tonk Royal Family.

Condolence Letter by Sachin Pilot, MLA of Tonk

Sachin Pilot, MLA of Tonk has also sent a condolence message.

Chaudhary Akbar Qasmi, national convenor of Sanjhi Virasat Manch, has written that Sahabzada Shaukat Ali Khan was a descendant of Tonk Nawab and was one of the great intellectuals of Rajasthan. No one can deny his important role in establishing a big library (Arabic Persian Research Institute) in Tonk City and in raising it from the ground to great heights. As long as he was able to walk, he stood before writers and research scholars as a bright lamp of hope.

He was indeed a man of knowledge and grace.

source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Focus> Markers of Excellence> Obituary / by Raheem Khan / December 12th, 2023

Poet Rais Faizi Honoured with Hadouti Gaurav Samman

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Kota, RAJASHTAN :

Baran District :

Poet Rais Faizi has been honoured with the prestigious Hadouti Gaurav Samman for his exceptional contributions to poetry. The award was presented at Hadouti Gaurav Samman 2024 ceremony, organised by New Kota International Society at Shiv Jyoti Convent School auditorium in Kota’s Srinathpuram locality.

Programme coordinator K.K. Sharma Kamal and society president Anju Sharma highlighted that the event recognised 101 outstanding individuals across various fields, including social service, animal welfare, philanthropy, and academic excellence. Honourees were presented with shawls, beaded necklaces, and commemorative mementos.

The ceremony’s chief guest was Additional Divisional Commissioner Mamta Tiwari, accompanied by Additional District Collector Anil Kumar Singhal, BJP city district president Rakesh Jain, and other distinguished guests. Nearly a dozen individuals from Baran district were among those honoured at the event.

Rais Faizi’s recognition as a distinguished poet brought joy to his community. Former Baran Haj Committee chairman Haji Liaqat Ali Mev, Anjuman president Majid Salim, former Waqf Committee chairman Sajid Salim, District Congress Committee vice president Zakir Mansoori, minority district president Shahid Kundi, Madrasa Committee deputy chairman Shahid Iqbal Bhatti, and other notable figures, including Sheikh Bahadur, Junaid Ansari, Bobby Rain, and bank manager Alsar Khan Bhatti, expressed their heartfelt congratulations.

The Hadouti Gaurav Samman is a prominent regional award, recognising individuals, who have made significant contributions to the Hadouti region, encompassing Kota, Baran, Bundi, and Jhalawar districts in Rajasthan. This year’s event celebrated the region’s cultural heritage and achievements of its talented individuals.

source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home>Pride of the Nation> Awards> Latest News / by Raheem Khan, Radiance News Bureau / January 06th, 2025

11 marriages in just Rs 11! Rajasthan hosts one-of-a-kind wedding ceremony

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Jodhpur, RAJASHTHAN :

In Jodhpur, 11 Muslim couples were married for just Rs 1 each. The Marwar Sheikh, Sayed Mughal, and Pathan Vikas Samiti organized the event to curb extravagant wedding expenses.

The newlyweds also received essential household items through community contributions.

Jaipur :

Rajasthan is known for lavish, expensive weddings. But now, weddings are taking place where there’s no dowry or excessive spending. One such event recently saw 11 couples married for just Rs 1 each.

11 couples wed for Rs 1 each

Eleven Muslim couples exchanged vows for a mere Rs 1. Their aim was to curb wasteful spending and make marriage accessible to everyone. The Marwar Sheikh, Sayed Mughal, and Pathan Vikas Samiti organized the event in Jodhpur. This was their tenth such event, with 11 couples participating.

Newlyweds receive essential items

Committee president Sikandar Khan said the event aimed to make marriage easier and more accessible. Donations provided the newlyweds with essential items like cupboards and utensils. They aim to arrange weddings for 51 couples next year.

Rs 5 million raised through community contributions

Sikandar explained that the committee has organized nine mass weddings in the past nine years, spending over Rs 5 million, all through public contributions. He highlighted the significant expenses associated with weddings and the need for affordable alternatives for those with limited resources.

source: http://www.newsable.asianetnews.com / Asianet Newsable / Home> English News> India News / by Ajay Joseph / October 22nd, 2024

Delivering Justice to the Weak and Helpless is Our Responsibility: Saadat Ali

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Jaipur, RAJASTHAN :

Jaipur:

The Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR) organised a gathering titled “Consultation with Lawyers” at Hotel Arco Palace here Saturday. Around 50 advocates from across the state attended.

Syed Saadat Ali, APCR State President, urged the audience to prioritise helping the vulnerable, stating, “Until you assist those in need, you are not fully honouring your profession.”

He emphasised APCR’s ongoing commitment to supporting the weak.

APCR Vice President, Advocate Kaleem Ahmed, highlighted the challenge that victims’ families often face in conveying accurate information to authorities.

“It is our responsibility to assist these families by presenting the facts accurately to the administration and government, ensuring justice is served,” he said.

Advocate Munazir Islam, APCR Joint Secretary, addressed the concerning rise of “bulldozer culture” in Rajasthan, following trends seen in UP and MP. He called on advocates to remain informed and find solutions to counter this trend, noting APCR’s intervention in bulldozer cases in Udaipur, Jahazpur, and Bhilwara. He referenced a Supreme Court ruling on an APCR (Rashid Khan) petition, which stated that no home, whether owned by a criminal or not, should be subject to demolition without due process.

APCR General Secretary Muzammil Islam Rizvi, who moderated the event, introduced APCR’s initiatives in Rajasthan, highlighting its efforts to organise legal programmes, volunteer initiatives, seminars, and campaigns to promote legal awareness among the public. The meeting provided a platform for advocates to discuss their role in advancing justice and protecting civil rights, particularly concerning the increasing use of demolition machinery to enforce property laws.

source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Latest News> Report / by Raheem Khan, Radiance News Bureau / October 28th, 2024