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Over 500 Business Leaders Unite at RIFAH National Business Conclave 2026 to Foster Collaboration, Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth

Business & Economy

NEW DELHI :

New Delhi :

In a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and promoting business collaboration, the RIFAH Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), in collaboration with the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), successfully organized the RIFAH National Business Conclave-2026 on Sunday at the Dr. M. A. Ansari Auditorium, Jamia Millia Islamia, here on July 12.

The day-long conclave witnessed the participation of more than 500 businessmen, entrepreneurs, professionals, start-up founders, industry experts, and aspiring entrepreneurs representing 18 states and 50+ business sectors, making it one of the largest networking platforms for the community. The conclave served as a unique forum for exchanging ideas, building strategic partnerships, and exploring emerging opportunities in business, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

The inaugural session commenced with the recitation of the Holy Qur’an by Dr. Shaad Habeeb, Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, Jamia Millia Islamia, followed by the presentation of mementos to distinguished guests.

Welcoming the gathering, Prof. (Dr.) Rihan Khan Suri, Head of the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Jamia Millia Islamia, highlighted the importance of academia-industry collaboration in nurturing innovation and creating employment opportunities for India’s youth.

The conclave theme was introduced by Mr. S. Ameenul Hasan, Chairman of RIFAH Chamber of Commerce and Industry, who outlined the Chamber’s vision of creating a nationwide platform that empowers entrepreneurs through networking, mentorship, trade opportunities, and collaborative growth.

Several eminent personalities graced the event as guests of honour, including Syed Sadatullah Husaini, President, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind; Dr. Abdul Qadeer, Chairman, Shaheen Group of Institutions; and Dr. R. K. Bharti, Joint Director and Head of Office, MSME Development & Facilitation Office, Okhla, New Delhi.

The conclave also featured keynote addresses by distinguished business leaders from India and abroad.

Dr. S. Farooq, President of Himalaya Wellness Company, spoke on leadership, ethics and innovation in building globally respected Indian brands.

Mr. Haji Kamruddin, Founder and Managing Director of Servokon Systems Limited, shared his entrepreneurial journey and encouraged young entrepreneurs to pursue manufacturing and technological innovation.

Dr. Faiz Rehman Abbasi, Global Distribution Director, Barco, Dubai, delivered a keynote session on global distribution networks and expanding Indian businesses into international markets.

The Patron’s address was delivered by Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi, Registrar of Jamia Millia Islamia, who appreciated the collaborative efforts of RIFAH and the university in promoting entrepreneurship among students and young professionals.

Following the inaugural session, delegates participated in an extensive networking session over high tea before reconvening for technical and business sessions.

One of the major attractions of the conclave was the Industry Zone Introductions, where members from different sectors introduced their businesses and explored sector-wise collaborations. The session encouraged business matchmaking and opened new avenues for partnerships among entrepreneurs from different parts of the country.

Sponsor presentations showcased innovative products and services while highlighting opportunities for collaboration between established businesses and emerging enterprises.

After lunch and prayer, participants engaged in pre-scheduled B2B meetings, enabling focused discussions on investments, joint ventures, distributorships, and strategic alliances.

Dedicated sessions on New Businesses & Startups encouraged aspiring entrepreneurs, particularly students of Jamia Millia Islamia, to transform innovative ideas into successful ventures through mentorship and institutional support by Syed Mumtaz Mansoori (President, RIFAH Karnataka).

Another engaging session featured the sharing of active business leads, where entrepreneurs exchanged live business opportunities and explored practical collaborations across industries.

An opportunity sharing session further enabled participants to discuss business prospects, resources, partnerships, and collaborative ventures available in Delhi and across India.

The conclave concluded with closing remarks by Mr. Mirza Afzal Baig, General Secretary, RIFAH Chamber of Commerce and Industry, who emphasized the Chamber’s commitment to creating a strong national network of entrepreneurs and promoting inclusive economic development.

The Vote of Thanks was delivered by Mr. Sultan Salahuddin, State President, Delhi, RIFAH Chamber of Commerce and Industry, expressing gratitude to the guests, speakers, partner institutions, sponsors, volunteers, and participants for contributing to the grand success of the conclave.

At the end of the occasion, Syed Yonus, Convenor of the Conclave & RIFAH Tamil Nadu Chapter, reiterated the Chamber’s vision of creating one of India’s most vibrant business communities by connecting entrepreneurs, professionals, start-ups, investors, and industry leaders under one platform.

The conclave concluded with renewed enthusiasm, stronger business relationships, and a collective commitment to promoting entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable economic development.

The success of the RIFAH National Business Conclave 2026 was made possible through the generous support of its esteemed sponsors. Shaheen Group of Institutions joined the conclave as the title sponsor, reaffirming its commitment to education, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Al Saba International supported the event as the Gold Sponsor, while FNG, Synergy, Lively Mart, Larron Textures & Paints, Guide Alliance CIE, and Mattress World partnered as Silver Sponsors. Their invaluable support played a significant role in bringing together over 500 business leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, and aspiring entrepreneurs from across the country, creating a vibrant platform for networking, knowledge sharing and business collaboration.

source: http://www.indiatomorrow.net / India Tomorrow / Home> Economy / by India Tomorrow / July 14th, 2026

From Chikkamagaluru to NASA: Awais Ahmed Leads India’s Private Space Journey

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Aldur (Chikkamagaluru District), KARNATAKA :

Chikkamagaluru:

Awais Ahmed, a young entrepreneur from Aldur in Karnataka’s Chikkamagaluru district, has emerged as one of India’s leading figures in the private space sector after his company, Pixxel Space Technologies, became the first Indian space start-up to secure a NASA contract for supplying hyperspectral Earth observation data.

The 28-year-old founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Bengaluru-based company attributes his journey to a childhood shaped by curiosity, encouragement from his parents and a lifelong fascination with space science.

Growing up in Aldur, Awais spent hours reading children’s science encyclopaedias on planets, nebulae, black holes and the solar system. His father, Nadeem Ahmed, who runs a pharmacy in the town, regularly bought him science books from local libraries and bookshops. His mother, Ghazala Tashfeen, also encouraged him to pursue the subject that interested him most.

After completing his schooling in Aldur and Sangameshwar Pete, he moved to Mangaluru for pre-university education before joining BITS Pilani, Rajasthan, where he studied mathematics and manufacturing engineering. During his engineering years, he participated in a student satellite programme alongside ISRO scientists, an experience that deepened his interest in satellite technology.

A defining moment came in 2017 when Awais led Hyperloop India at the SpaceX Hyperloop Competition in Los Angeles. The team qualified among the finalists and presented its project before visiting SpaceX facilities. Meeting Elon Musk and witnessing private space innovation strengthened his resolve to build a career in space technology.

Before completing his degree in 2019, Awais founded Pixxel Space Technologies. The company has launched nine hyperspectral satellites, including six in 2025. The satellites collect detailed Earth observation data that supports agriculture, environmental monitoring, energy and natural resource management through advanced imaging technology.

Awais said the company has raised ₹960 crore from investors. He credited policy support for private participation in India’s space sector for helping young companies grow. Today, Pixxel employs 275 people, with most of its workforce based in India and others working in the United States and Europe.

His father recalled the family’s sacrifices to support his education, including taking education loans and pledging gold. He said watching his son’s dedication and achievements has filled the family with pride. Awais, who is now married to a doctor, continues to pursue his goal of building space technology that serves humanity while contributing to India’s growing presence in the global space industry.

source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Latest News> Markers of Excellence> Personality> Report / by Radiance News Bureau / July 20th, 2026

Inayat Khan IAS – The Cynosure of Indian Muslim Girls

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Agra, UTTAR PRADESH / BIHAR :

Inayat Khan, the young IAS officer from Agra, came to Bihar when she was just 25 years old.

She is dynamic, she is young, she is upright, she is energetic, she is flamboyant, meet Ms Inayat Khan, IAS, and the new District Magistrate (DM) of Shiekhpura district of Bihar state. She is a 2012 batch IAS officer of Bihar cadre. The 31-year-old new district collector of Shiekhpura represents the aspiration of modern Indian Muslim middle class girls. She had cracked UPSC Civil Services Examination in 2011 and got the rank of 176 and secured IAS ranking along with Bihar Cadre.

Inayat is basically from Agra Uttar Pradesh. After completing her school education, she took admission in Anand Engineering College AEC, Agra. She completed B. Tech in 2007 with Electronics Engineering and started working with a software consultancy company.

But after one year, she realized that she is getting no satisfaction from the current job. She resigned and came to Delhi for the preparation of Civil Services exam. She took a room at Gandhi Vihar, near Mukherji Nagar, quite close to Delhi University and started preparing for the coveted exam.

Inayat wrote the UPSC Civil Service exam first time in 2009. She qualified Prelims and Mains but could not find her name in the Interview list. Thereafter in 2010 she qualified the Gramin Bank exam but she did not join the job and moved to Delhi for the preparation of the Civil Service exam. Inayat cracked the prestigious exam in 2011 and secured IAS ranking and Bihar cadre. Bihar is adjacent to her home state UP.

The young IAS officer came to Bihar when she was just 25 years old. She came to limelight during her probation period when she was sent to field for 6 months training program.

It was the election year. She took notice that there was no excitement among rural people about the election. She wrote few plays about election and convinced many folk artists to enact her plays. She organized plays in the rural area and her hard work was well appreciated and she hogged the limelight of the media.

Then her first posting was as the BDO of Pandarak, Patna District. After that she was got transferred to Rajgir, where she worked as the SDO. Then she got transferred to Bhojpur District where she worked as a District Development Commissioner DDC. Here, she single handedly transformed the face of MNREGA project. This employment scheme was deemed as a failure in Bhojpur but Inayat ensured that people get benefit of this social sector initiative. Her tireless and transparent work resulted in the huge increase in the completion of MNREGA project.

That is not enough, she was constantly working in a very praiseworthy manner. She is responsible for installing CCTV cameras and bio matrix machines to register in and out timing of the staff members in each circle offices of Bhojpur. She was also used to go for inspection every now and then and catch officers who are negligent of their duties. Many a time she was seen parking her jeep and walking with officials for assessing the ongoing development work.

Inayat Khan’s, last posting was as Managing Director of the Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation (BSTDC). She variously focused on eco-tourism and rural tourism and even cruises on river Ganga. She is reported to have said that Bihar actually is gods own place.

“We are rich in monuments, culture and heritage. Almost the entire Buddhist tourist circuit is here in places like Bodhgaya, Nalanda, Vaishali, Vikramsila and Rajgir. Among these, Bodhgaya alone gets five million plus visitors annually. We have Takht Sri Patna Sahib – the birthplace of the 10th guru of Sikhism, Guru Gobind Singh; Jain pilgrimage spots like Jalmandir in Pawapuri and several Hindu temples like the Janki Mandir at Sitamarhi,” she is reportted to have said in an interview.

Inayat Khan is widely regarded as an honest officer who is working tirelessly for the development of the society. There is lot of expectation by the people of Shiekhpura that she will do wonders for this backward district.

Every Indian Muslim should be proud of the officer like Inayat Kan. This dynamic officer whose date of birth is 17th May, 1987 is expected to reach greater heights of the glory of Civil Service Administration of India. She serves as a role model for the Muslim girls of our country. It is expected that more and more Muslim girls should take inspiration from Inyat Khan and aspire to join the Civil Services of India.

[Syed Ali Mujtaba is a journalist based in Chennai. He hails from a farming family of Shiekhpura. He can be contacted at syedalimujtaba2007@gmail.com.]

source: http://www.ummid.com / Ummid.com / Home> Education & Career / by Syed Ali Mujtaba / February 07th, 2019

Malegaon Techie develops Software that can halve burden of SDMs, Tahsildars

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Malegaon, MAHARASHTRA :

Razee Anwer said the Software was successfully run for the students of J.A.T. Campus for demonstration purpose.

Malegaon: 

As different government departments with the help of top IT firms race with time to make India go Digital and paperless, an engineer based in Malegaon has developed a Software that if implemented can halve the burden of Sub District Magistrates (SDMs), also called as Prant Officers, and Tahsildars across India.

Razee Anwer Faizee, an expert who runs a Software Development and Consultancy firm in Malegaon, has come out with an IT solution that connects the Prant Office in a City or Tahsil with schools and colleges and makes issuance of Caste, Domicile and Nationality certificates fast, smooth and more secure.

While domonstrating the Software, Razee Anwer showed how students’ data is imported with the help of the Software developed by him, accessed online by the SDM and Tahsildars, Digitally signed and then distributed to students through the respective schools and colleges.

“The entire Software works online”, he said.

“An authorised person in a school or college needs to import students’ data using our Sofware, take printout of the list of students, sign and stamp an undertaking saying the students in the list are registered and bonafide students of his or her school or college, and click on a button to send the data to SDM or Tahslidar for further verification and issuance of Caste, Domicile and Nationality certificates”, he added.

“The SDM or Tahslidar using his or her User ID and Password will log in to our Software, verify the list of the students available online with the one signed and stamped by school authorities and Digitally Sign the certificates – one by one or in bulk, if satisfied”, Razee said.

“In case the SDM or Tahsildar has any doubt regarding the data of any student or if supporting documents have any error or are incomplete the officer can send such data back to the respective school or college with his or her remark”, Razee said.

Explaining the reason behind developing the Software, Razee Anwer said, “The idea came to my mind when I visited Malegaon Prant Office for some work few months before. During every visit, I found the Prant Officer and Tahsildar busy signing thousands of certificates utilizing most of their time which could have been otherwise used for some other administrative work.”

“I also came across many parents who for not knowing the exact procedure to get these certificates issued for their wards fall prey to the middlemen and agents who charge them hefty amount”, he added.

“I thought linking the schools with the Prant Office will not only save valuable time of the officers but also help these poor students who are paying huge amounts for a ceritifcate which is actually issued by paying nominal processing fes”, he added.

Razee Anwer, who is also Head of the Department (HoD) of Computer Science of J.A.T. Arts, Science and Commerce College, Malegaon, said the Software was successfully run for the students of J.A.T. Campus for demonstration purpose.

“Using the data of the students of J.A.T. Campus a demonstration was done in front of the top government officials. On their advice, some changes were also incorporated to make the Software user friendly and secure so as to block any misuse from unauthorised access”, he said.

“The same Software with a little tweaking can also be used by Civic and Municipal bodies for issuing Birth Certificates and by schools and colleges for issuing Leaving Certificates”, Razee Answer who has recently launched a School and College Management Software, said.

SDM Malegaon Ajay More, who saw the demonstration of the Software and also helped with useful tips to make the Software a success, said it will reduce the burden of the officials by more than half if implemented at Prant Offices.

“The Software really makes our job simpler. I am talking with the concerned department at the State Headquarters in Mumbai to see how it is implemented”, he said while talking to ummid.com.

source: http://www.ummid.com / Ummid.com / Home> Science & Technology / by Zohair M Safwan Faizee / January 17th, 2019

Mohammad Nazim Shaikh, Mumbai’s Quiet Lifesaver, Rescues Hundreds While Earning a Living as a Pav Seller

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Mumbai, MAHARASHTRA :

Mumbai:

For thousands of visitors who gather along the waterfront near the Gateway of India, Mohammad Nazim Shaikh is an ordinary pav seller. For people caught in the powerful tides of the Arabian Sea, he has become a lifesaver whose courage has saved hundreds of lives over the past three decades.

Nazim, 51, spends his mornings selling pav in Colaba to support his family. Once his work ends around noon, his attention shifts to the sea. Whenever the tide rises, he remains alert, watching tourists and local visitors who often venture dangerously close to the water. According to Nazim, many people underestimate the force of the waves until it is too late.

He says he began rescuing people at the age of 16 and has continued the mission ever since. Over the years, he estimates that he has saved more than 300 people from drowning and recovered between 25 and 30 bodies, most of them men. His long experience has exposed him to accidents during festivals, risky behaviour by thrill-seekers and emergency situations requiring immediate action.

One of his most memorable rescues took place in 1996 when he swam across floodwaters during high tide, an effort that earned him recognition as “Best Swimmer.” In 2022, he rescued two men during the Ganpati immersion celebrations, adding another chapter to his long record of service. He also assisted rescue operations following the 2003 Gateway blast by helping recover bodies from the site.

People working around the Gateway of India describe Nazim as the first person they contact whenever someone falls into the sea. Hawkers, photographers and local workers say he responds immediately, often reaching the victim before emergency services arrive. Many believe his presence has prevented numerous tragedies at one of Mumbai’s busiest tourist destinations.

Despite his decades of public service, Nazim says he has received little official recognition. He revealed that he had written to the Prime Minister and Maharashtra Chief Minister seeking acknowledgement of his work, although no formal action followed. Adding to his disappointment, many certificates and newspaper clippings documenting his rescues were lost during renovations at his home.

Senior Police Inspector Pramod Bhovte of Colaba Police acknowledged Nazim’s contribution, describing him as an active and dependable lifeguard whose assistance has proved invaluable in numerous rescue operations. Police officials said they remain grateful for his commitment and bravery.

Nazim remains humble about his role. He says he does not fear the sea and believes God has given him the strength to help others. While crowds continue to gather along Mumbai’s famous waterfront every day, the city’s quiet guardian stands ready whenever another life needs saving.

source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Latest News> Pride of the Nation> Markers of Excellence> Personality> Social Service> Report / by Radiance News Bureau/ July 08th, 2026

AMU Faculty Member Dr Fahmida Zeenat Contributes to National Curriculum Development in Unani Gynaecology and Obstetrics

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Aligarh, UTTAR PRADESH :

Dr. Fahmeeda Zeenat, Department of Niswan wa Qabalat, Faculty of Unani Medicine, Aligarh Muslim University

Aligarh:

Dr. Fahmeeda Zeenat, Department of Niswan wa Qabalat, Faculty of Unani Medicine, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), has been recognised for her significant contributions to the development of a competency-based postgraduate curriculum in Gynaecology and Obstetrics under the Unani system of medicine.

Dr. Zeenat was recently selected as an expert for the framing, reviewing, and finalisation of the curriculum. She participated in a three-day national workshop organised at the All India Institute of Ayurveda, Goa, held from June 11 to 13, 2025. This event marked a key milestone in the ongoing effort to align Unani medical education with outcome-driven academic standards.

Earlier, she played a pivotal role in the final curriculum framing workshop held at the National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Ni-MSME), Hyderabad, from November 14 to 16, 2024.

She also actively participated in the two-day curriculum review workshop conducted by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) in New Delhi on April 4 and 5, 2025.

source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Latest News> Markers of Excellence / by Radiance News Bureau / June 17th, 2025

JIH Delhi Honours Riyazuddin Mansouri with a Special Award of ₹1 Lakh for His Humanitarian Service

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DELHI :

Riyazuddin Mansouri is a Living Example of Love, Harmony and Human Service in an Atmosphere of Hatred: Salimullah Khan

New Delhi:

Following the tragic fire incident at a hotel in Malviya Nagar, a delegation from Jamaat-e-Islami Hind Delhi visited the site to assess the situation and express solidarity with those affected. The delegation was led by Mohammad Salimullah Khan, Ameer-e-Halqa, JIH Delhi. The delegation also included Kamal Ahmed (Convenor, Sadbhavna Group, NFC and Zakir Nagar), Saquib Yaseen (Karkun, JIH Hauz Rani), Sajid Umair (Nazim, South Delhi District, JIH), and Mohammad Naushad Khan (Sub-Editor, Radiance Viewsweekly).

The delegation inspected the site of the tragedy and met Riyazuddin Mansouri, appreciating his extraordinary courage, compassion, and commitment to saving lives. On behalf of JIH Delhi, he was presented with a special award of ₹1 lakh in recognition of his exemplary humanitarian service.

It is noteworthy that when the fire broke out and several people were trapped inside the hotel, desperately calling for help from windows and rooftops, Riyazuddin Mansouri, who owns a mattress shop nearby, displayed remarkable presence of mind and bravery. He immediately spread all the mattresses from his shop across the road and, with the help of his family members and associates, encouraged those trapped inside to jump onto them in order to escape the flames. His timely intervention helped save the lives of approximately 14-15 people.

Speaking on the occasion, Mohammad Salimullah Khan said that Riyazuddin Mansouri had demonstrated that in times of crisis, barriers of religion, caste, and community become meaningless, and that humanity and compassion remain the true identity of a person. He observed that at a time when forces of hatred, division, and social discord are attempting to weaken the fabric of society, individuals like Riyazuddin Mansouri emerge as shining examples of India’s composite culture, communal harmony, and shared human values.

He further noted that Riyazuddin Mansouri did not hesitate despite the financial loss involved, laying out mattresses worth nearly ₹2 lakh and risking his own safety to protect others. Such selflessness, sacrifice, and dedication to humanity, he said, represent the highest ideals of public service and deserve widespread recognition.

Members of the delegation also described Mansouri’s actions as exemplary and inspiring. They stated that such individuals strengthen the values of love, mutual trust, and social harmony within society. The award presented by JIH Delhi, they said, is not only a recognition of one individual’s courage but also a tribute to the spirit of humanity itself.

The delegation expressed hope that Mansouri’s noble act would inspire future generations and contribute to the promotion of compassion, brotherhood, mutual respect, and humanitarian values throughout society.

source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Pride of the Nation> Awards> Latest News / by Radiance News Bureau / June 06th, 2026

AMU-RCA students succeed in cracking prestigious national-level examinations

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Aligarh, UTTAR PRADESH / BIHAR :

AMU-RCA students succeed in cracking prestigious national-level examinations

Aligarh:

Mohd Faisal Khan, Mohd Zaid Masab and Manawwar Hussain, who have been preparing for the civil services examination at the Residential Coaching Academy of the Aligarh Muslim University, have been selected for the post of Revenue Officer, Supply Inspector and Finance Administrative Officer, respectively, through the integrated 69th Combined Competitive Examination conducted by Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC). The result of this examination was declared on November 26.

Meanwhile, another two students of RCA, Mohd Shams Raza and Habiba Bukhari have succeeded in cracking the 32nd Bihar Judicial Services Examination to become Civil Judge (Junior Division), with a ranking of 30 and 176, respectively at the coveted examination conducted by the BPSC, Patna. The result of the examination was made public on November 28.

AMU Vice Chancellor Prof Naima Khatoon and the Registrar, Mr Mohammad Imran (IPS) have congratulated these students on their selection, adding that their success will serve as an impetus to other students who are preparing for national-level examinations.

The RCA Director, Prof Saghir Ahmad Ansari thanked Mr Mohibullah Ansari (IPS, Bihar Cadre) for sparing his valuable time to provide counselling to the RCA students, taking motivational classes and participating in mock interviews at the Academy conducted by experts.

source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Focus> Markers of Excellence / by Radiance News Bureau / December 03rd, 2024

Yameen, Zubair showcase their green urban transportation startup in Shark Tank India-4

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Srinagar, JAMMU & KASHMIR :

Sheikh Yameen, and Zubair Bhat, Co Founders of Zubair Curve Electrics at Shark Tank India- 4 Show

Two young Kashmiri men’s startup of providing eco-friendly urban transportation solutions may not have won them funding from the judges of Shark Tank India-4, a business reality show on Sony Television, but it won their immense admiration and exposed their successful business model to a larger world.

Sheikh Yameen, and Zubair Bhat, co-founders of Curve Electrics, got many heads nodding in appreciation when they said at the show in two years, their startup has helped environment by saving 145 metric tonnes of carbon emissions.

The mission Curve Electrics, launched in the summer of 2023, began with 50 e-bikes in Srinagar  from 11 docking stations, in collaboration with the Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL). The number of e bikes has since grown up to 150 in Srinagar.

They also provides these services In the neighbouring Ganderbal district’s Central University of Kashmir (CUK), and the Hindu shrine of Mata Kheer Bhawani, Tulamulla.

“We have already completed 55,000 rides, 720,000 km and have saved 145 metric tonnes of carbon emissions….it is equivalent to the planting of 7200 trees”, during the last one and a half years, said Sheikh Yameen, Managing Director of Curve Electrics.

At the show, Sheikh Yameen, and Zubair Bhat said though at present their operations are limited to Kashmir Valley, they wanted to expand operations to other mountain towns such as Shimla and Mussoorie.

 They also spoke about do business in college campuses across the country. They have shortlisted 1,400 campuses where they can expand their business. The entrepreneurs said that they have devised their bikes, and these are available through a mobile application and the users are not asked for seudirty deposits.

 Yameen said, “Shark Tank India gave us an incredible platform to share our dream of revolutionizing urban mobility. Coming from Srinagar, this journey represents not just Curve Electric, but the untapped potential of Kashmiri youth. We’re excited for what lies ahead”

Sheikh Yameen and his friend, Mohsin Bashir are the co-founders of this startup. Yameen had completed his MBA in Finance and Marketing from The University of Kashmir, while his friend Mohsin Bashir was studying Management in the US.

The two pitched their sustainable e-bike service Curve Electric to the panel of ‘sharks’, which included Anupam Mittal, Vineeta Singh, Aman Gupta, Peyush Bansal, and newcomer Kunal Bahl.

Peyush was “very impressed” by the entrepreneurs’ ability to erase all the onboarding issues that customers might have. Vineeta explained, “There is a little complexity here. There is a lot of dependence on governments, and from what I’ve seen in all the other companies, the setting that you have to do with governments and local bodies, becomes a make-or-break situation. Your expansion will not depend on your ambition; it will depend on where you get the local support”.

Yameen nodded in agreement, and said that they haven’t had any losses yet, and have raised a round of investment already, valuing their company at Rs 8.5 crore.

Each of them backed out of the deal, but Peyush bid the founders farewell at a positive note. Addressing Yameen, he said, “It’s like looking at a mirror, you are me. You are saying everything I would have said 10 years back. The detailed customer-focused obsession you have, I have not seen in Shark Tank in four years.” In the end, the two entrepreneurs walked away with no deal, but loads of positive wishes.

Curve Electric’s pitch stood out not just for its business potential but also for the pride it brought to Kashmir. The team’s efforts reflect the entrepreneurial energy brewing in the Valley, proving that innovation knows no boundaries, Sheikh Yameen observed.

He said that the overwhelming response from the sharks and viewers alike has bolstered Curve Electric’s vision and opened doors for new opportunities. By fusing modern solutions with the rich cultural backdrop of Kashmir, the startup is paving the way for a cleaner and more sustainable future, leaving an indelible mark on India’s entrepreneurial landscap

source: http://www.awazthevoice.in / Awaz, The Voice / Home> Stories / by Ehsan Fazili, Srinagar / January 11th, 2025

AMU Faculty Bags Prestigious Award for Innovation in Diabetes Care

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Aligarh, UTTAR PRADESH :

Aligarh:

Dr. Hamid Ashraf, Associate Professor and former Director, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology, Aligarh Muslim University, has been honoured with the Best Innovation in Diabetes Care award at the annual conference of the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI).

The award was presented by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Science and Technology, Government of India during a ceremony held at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi.

Dr. Ashraf got the recognition for his ground-breaking research on “Machine Learning Techniques for Diabetes Detection Using Iris and Conjunctival Images.” He said that this innovative approach leverages artificial intelligence to enhance early diagnosis and management of diabetes by analysing subtle ocular changes linked to the disease.

He expressed gratitude to his co-investigators Dr. Nadeem Akhtar and Mr. Ehtesham Sana from Department of Computer Engineering, AMU for their contribution.

source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News /Home> Pride of the Nation> Awards> Latest News / by Radiance News Bureau / November 22nd, 2022