Popular reality show ‘Patturumal’ completes 100 episodes.
The Mappilappattu reality show is gaining attention with the exceptional performances of its 15 contestants.
Judged by popular singers Anwar Sadath, Shabnam Riyas, and Sajala Salim, the show is hosted by Rameeja Mansoor.
Kickstarted by Kerala Minister Muhammed Riyas, the show has managed to keep up the spirit without any elimination to date.
Popular Mappilappattu reality show, ”Patturumal’ has successfully completed the 100 episodes milestone. Hosted by Rameeja Mansoor, the twelfth season of the reality show features 15 singers from different walks of life.
Celebrating the 100 episodes victory, the team had a cake cutting on the floor. In the special episode, the team was seen having a blast too.
‘Patturumal’ is one of the much-loved shows on Malayalam TV. ..
After the successful 11 seasons, the show premiered its 12th season in March. Despite being a reality show, ‘Patturumal’ is widely accepted for being a platform for Mappilappattu talents. For the unversed, Mappilappattu is a genre of Muslim folklore music which is predominant in the Malabar region of Kerala.
Over the years, ‘Patturumal’ has contributed many talents to the music industry. Singers Rehna, Sajila Salim, Kannur Shafi, and others gained popularity with this reality show. Interestingly, the show also marked the TV debut of Star Magic host Lakshmi Nakshathra.
source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> News> TV> Malayalam / by etimes.in / July 25th, 2023
Bollywood industry have been criticised by viewers for its Islamophobic portrayal. Be it woke series like Family Man or commercial flicks Batla House and Sooryavanshi, Muslims are always portrayed as sleeper cells, terrorists or smugglers. Films always acted as an integral compound for the Hindutva nationalist project. Only a few films stood as exception. This year, May 27 witnessed a unique release.
An industry, which parroted the state narrative of Muslim being the terrorists dared to tell the story of an innocent Muslim teacher Wahid Shaikh who was falsely implicated in 7/11 Mumbai train blast and spent almost nine years in jail to satisfy the ‘collective conscience’ of the state. Haemolymph movie, directed by Sudarshan Gamare, got released in more than 120 theatres across India in its initial phase.
“The title Haemolymph, loosely translated as the ‘blood of the ant’ symbolises how the life of a common can be easily crushed by the authorities similar to how an ant can be easily crushed,” the director Sudarshan Ghamare said to Maktoob.
Wahid Shaikh, a primary school teacher respected in the neighbourhood, got picked from Mundra as an accused in the 7/11 Mumbai train blasts of 2006. Shaikh had to spend almost nine years in jail to prove his innocence. Of the 13 accused charge sheeted by the Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad, Wahid was the only one to be acquitted of all charges.
Wahid Shaikh was not excited when he got a call from Sudarshan Gamare asking permission to make a biopic on him. ”Many people had contacted me telling their interest to make movie on my life. But all of them got dropped in the midway. I guess nobody had the courage to tell my story,” said Wahid Shaikh.
Sudarshan Gamare got hooked to Wahid’s story after reading NDTV journalist Sunetra Choudhury’s book “Behind Bars” which featured a chapter on Wahid Sheikh . After completing the book, Gamara read Beguna Qaidi( Innocent prisoner), a book wrote by Wahid Shaikh on his experience inside the jail. The book was a documentation of the torture, fabricated charges, forced confessions, prejudice from the investigative agencies and jail authorities and the deep rooted Islamophobia.
“His life story was very horrifying. I can empathise with his pain and I felt so guilty after reading his story. I realised that this is an important story and it need to be shared with the public,” Sudarshan Gamare said.
Gamare discussed the story with his friend Riyaz Anvar, who later played the lead role of the film, and decided to meet Wahid.
The filmmakers met Wahid at a hotel in Mumbai and had a long chat with him. Later, they travelled to Wahid’s home in Mumbra, talked to his friends and family. The team went through the chargesheet of 20,000 pages and the copy of the judgement. They referred all the case-related documents available in public domain and the articles written on the case. The crew even contacted Mumbai Police and the family of victims of the bomb blast to extract their version on the incident.
”It took us almost 15 months to finalise the script; 11 months for research and 4 months to write the screen play. Wahid gave suggestions through out the process,” the director and the screenwriter Sudarshan Gamare said.
“It was really a difficult task to show nine year’s story in two hours. I had to recollect many important incidents happened in those nine year period for the movie. Many unpleasant memories flashed through my mind. It reminded me of the grave injustice done to me. It was not an easy task to revisit those traumatic experience. But I want people to understand what happens to innocent people like me in Indian prisons,” said Shaikh.
The lead actor Riyas Anwar, who was with the crew since the research stage, described the process as an emotional journey.
Riyas talked with Wahid for hours and prepared notes on Wahid’s life, interests, habits etc. “The character preparation started from the very soul of Abdul Wahid Sheikh. I started interacting with the people he was close to. Practised writing with the left hand. I wore the type of clothes Wahid loves to wear and travelled in crowded local trains. We sat for hours outside the Arthur road jail to get an idea on what Wahid might have gone through,” said Riyas.
“The film is a labour of love by my friends. It’s the debut project of cinematographer Rohan Mapuskar and editor Hemant Mahajan. I and three other friends started the production house, Ticketbari. Later, Adiman studio and AB Films Entertainment joined the production,” the director said.
Wahid Shaikh said that there are hundreds of similar stories to be told. “A state sponsored terrorism exists in this country. Most of the victims are Muslims. Be it a blast in a temple or Masjids, Muslim youth were picked as suspects. SIMI, ISIS, Al Qaeda are used as excuses to vilify Muslims,” Shaikh said to Maktoob.
Following his acquittal, Wahid Shaikh, with the help of rights activists, retired judges and lawyers, started an organisation – The Innocence Network.
The organisation mainly works on prisoner rights and exonerates prisoners wrongfully accused by providing pro bono legal services.
“We organised a tribunal in Delhi in 2017 which demanded compensation for the acquitted prisoners. The network organises lectures on Mumbai bomb blast anniversaries and advocates for prison reliefs,” Shaikh said.
Wahid Shaikh, the teacher who wrote major chunk of his book Begunah Qaidi inside the Arthur Road prison, pointed the deep rooted Islamophobia in the state institutions and the effects of the war on terror following the 9/11 attack as the reason behind the wrongful incarceration of Muslim youths.
“The Home ministry of the Union government maintains a war book. It contains name and other details of all Muslims arrested or charged in terrorism related cases in India. My name is still in the book. I got to during a hearing with the National Human Rights Commission,” Shaikh said.
source: http://www.maktoobmedia.com / Maktoob / Home> Features> Film & TV India /by Ashfaque EJ
Wattoo Village (Kulgam District, South Kashmir), JAMMU & KASHMIR:
Hailing from Watoo village, some 20km from main Kulgam town, the twin sisters have also realised the dream of their mother, a school teacher.
NEET UG 2023 Result:
Syed Sabiya had dreamt of becoming an IAS officer until her twin sister, Syed Bisma’s passion for MBBS influenced her to follow the same path. A year later, both sisters have successfully cleared the NEET examination.
The twin sisters, who reside in a remote village in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, are the daughters of a religious cleric who leads prayers in a local mosque.
“Bisma had aspired to be a doctor since her early childhood,” says their father Syed Sajad. “But Sabiya had initially wanted to pursue a career in the Indian Administrative Service. However, she later decided to follow Bisma’s chosen path.”
Originating from Watoo village, situated approximately 20 kilometers away from the main town of Kulgam in south Kashmir, the twin sisters have also fulfilled their mother’s dream, who works as a school teacher.
“While my father always expressed his contentment with whatever decision I made, my mother consistently desired for both of us to become doctors,” says 19-year-old Sabiya. “Numerous factors motivated me to prepare for the NEET, including my mother, my teachers, and a society that holds doctors in high regard.”
Sabiya commenced her education at New Era Private School in their village, while her sister studied at Kids Care Private School in Kapran village, located in the neighbouring Shopian district, where their aunt resided.
After their initial schooling, both sisters enrolled in separate government higher secondary schools in different villages.
Upon completing their 12th grade, the sisters relocated approximately 75 kilometers away to Srinagar for NEET coaching.
Despite hailing from a remote area, Sabiya believes that being from a village is no longer a disadvantage. “The internet has revolutionised everything,” she asserts. “It is as accessible to us as it is to boys and girls in Srinagar.”
Sabiya explains that both sisters prepared for the competitive exams together. “We maintained a regular study schedule of eight hours per day, but it required serious effort,” she shares. “In the days leading up to the exams, we extended our study hours to up to 16 hours a day.”
This year, three candidates, including one boy, from Watoo village, which comprises around 450 families, successfully qualified the NEET exams.
Twenty kilometers away from Watoo, Sumera Mehraj’s father, Mehrajudin Rangrez, finds it difficult to believe that his 21-year-old daughter has cleared the exams.
“Only God knows how challenging it is for a girl from a humble family to qualify for such an exam,” says Mehraj, who works as a driver for the Deputy Commissioner of Kulgam. “I can’t believe that she has actually made it.”
Sumera studied at GNV Ashmuqam for the past six years and narrowly missed selection last year. Mehraj explains that he was encouraged by his superior to send her for coaching this year, which turned her fortune around.
“Last year, she had secured 475 marks. For us, it seemed like the end of the dream,” he recalls. “But the sahib (DC) motivated and helped me to enroll her in coaching.”
source: http://www.indianexpress.com / The Indian Express / Home> News> Education / by Bashaarat Masood / Srinagar, June 16th, 2023
Three cousin sisters from Jammu And Kashmir have cracked the NEET UG exam on their first attempt.
Three cousin sisters, Tuba Bashir, Rutba Bashir and Arbish from Nowshera in Srinagar cracked the NEET UG Exam. Their achievement has sparked great celebration within their family. “I feel great that all three of us have cleared NEET together because we went to school and coaching together and we thought we would clear MBBS and become a doctor. I am very happy because I worked hard and got the result,” Tuba Basheer told news agency ANI.
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Rutaba Basheer, who also successfully cleared the NEET, expressed her heartfelt gratitude towards her parents for her achievement.
“We are very happy. We started preparing for the NEET exam from the 11th standard itself. We practiced a lot. The credit for our success goes to our parents; they have supported us since childhood,” Rutaba Basheer.
Urbish also expressed her immense joy. While talking about her journey She said, “I am feeling very happy. There was no doctor in our family, it was my own decision to become a doctor. Our parents supported us completely from the beginning. While preparing, we had to keep in mind that this was the first and last attempt, we had to walk with this determination and keep studying.”
Notably, the National Testing Agency (NTA) declared the NEET UG Result 2023 on Tuesday. This year, in the merit list of the top 50 candidates of NEET UG 2023, forty are male candidates and ten are female candidates. Meanwhile, two candidates – Prabhanjan J of Tamil Nadu and Bora Varun Chakravarthi of Andhra Pradesh have secured the first position in the medical entrance exam with a perfect score of 720 out of 720.
source: http://www.news.abplive.com / ABP Live / Home> Education / by ABP News / ANI / June 16th, 2023
Social media got flooded with congratulatory posts in Assam’s Darrang district, particularly in the minority-dominated areas following the announcement of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) on 13 June 2023. Among the many qualified students, the success of two candidates assumes significance owing to the fact that their families and their parents’ fellow villagers were murdered on suspicion of being “illegal immigrants”.
Minhazul Abed Nannu and Sayed Nazibul obtained 565 and 589 marks respectively to qualify for the NEET test this year to pursue their dream of becoming a doctor. Both of them are descendants of victims of one the most brutal killings in Assam during the 1983 riots against Bengali Muslims.
They come from Chaulkhua Chapori. The Chapori (a low-lying flood plain area, where people live but not designated as a village) where Bengali-speaking Muslims live was encircled by a mob of Assamese nationalists on 14 February 1983 and chased villagers from 13 villages killing at least 190 people in a single day.
The unofficial count for the casualties was more than 500 at that time.
Nannu’s father, Kazimuddin Ahmed was happy for his son’s success in the coveted entrance exam. Surviving the horrific night and almost drowning while fleeing the mob on a hand boat to cross the Brahmaputra river, Ahmed was of the view that their second generation is proving their worth to the Assamese society by qualifying “some of the toughest exams in the country”.
“Everyone killed and living in Chaulkhuwa Chapori are Indian citizens. The whole massacre was targeted by a conspiracy that planned to exterminate everybody living in these villages. Now, you see, our children’s hard work and success are proving the point that their ancestors were not illegal immigrants,” said Kazimuddin.
Nazibul’s father, Sokman Ali Ahmed, moved to Mangaldai town, the district headquarter of Darrang when he was only 10 years old. Sokman said, “Everything was burning. The boat I was on while fleeing the village almost drowned. But we somehow got to the shore. Since then, we have worked really hard and 40 years down the line my son has qualified for NEET. Despite the burning of every institution, be it educational or religious, the people of Chaukhuwa rebuilt them. The perseverance has now borne fruit.”
It has been 40 years since the Chaulkhuwa Chapori massacre of Muslims in Assam and the place still remains “inaccessible and infrastructure, including educational, health, hygiene etc., extremely poor” as locals say.
Mojammil Hoque from Dhalpur village concurs with the parents of NEET-qualified students, “If there is more government intervention regarding roads, schools and health facilities many students from here would do very well. Two our own people qualified NEET, many would follow.”
While people in the Chapori, where 13 villages went through the pogrom, rejoiced the success of the two students, they also pointed out the “historical injustice meted out against the poor Muslims”.
The Settlers
The greater areas of Chaulkhuwa and Dhalpur, comprising a number of chars, are surrounded by the Brahmaputra river on the eastern and southern sides, and the northern sides are encircled by Nanoi River, a tributary of the Brahmaputra.
Fenced by waterbodies, the riverine sandbars are fertile and ideal for sustaining peasantry displaced by erosions. Following the 1950 massive earthquake in Assam, the Brahmaputra and its tributaries started changing course, eroding huge areas and displacing thousands of people.
“Due to the erosions, people from Morigaon, Kamrup, Barpeta and Goalpara districts started to settle down in Darrang district’s Chaulkuwa and Dhalpur chars in the 1960s. The people who live in riverine chars, their lives are decided by the flow of rivers. When one char submerges underwater, another sand island emerges. People navigate their lives accordingly”, says Saddam Hussein, who hails from nearby Kirakara village.
As eminent journalist and author Sanjay Hazarika pointed out in the much-appreciated book Rites of Passage about the ‘repatriation’ of Bangladeshi immigrants in the 1960s, the question of illegal immigration in Assam had long existed. In 1979, after the death of the MP from Mangaldoi Constituency, Hiralal Patowari, the election commission called for a customary revision of electoral rolls. This provided the state officers with a window to strike down the names of alleged foreigners on the voter lists.
From here, the anti-foreigner movement got the fuel and subsequently, the six-year-long agitation started. As part of the movement, the Muslim residents of Chaukhuwa Char were attacked and massacred by the Assamese ethnic nationalists.
“The people who were once murdered labelling them as Bangladeshis or bideshis, their descendants are proving their Indian nationality by cracking national level competitive exams. So, the question is, why were the people ruthlessly killed on mere suspicion of being foreigners without any investigation? If the blame is on an unruly mob, then why investigations have been suspended and for those who were killed, will there be justice for them? The NRC, the younger generation who are getting into government jobs or qualifying coveted national level exams are proving that those who were murdered were not Bangladeshis but Indian citizens butchered due to certain racial prejudices,” Saddam enquired into the labelling of ‘illegal foreigners’ of Muslims during Assam Agitation.
In the words of Mojammil, “The new generation is bringing the question back to the society by asserting their rights whether those killed in the name of being foreigners do not deserve enquiry into the killings? Whether their families, who have proved their citizenship, do not deserve the Constitutional remedies for justice?”.
source: http://www.maktoobmedia.com / Maktoob / Home> Features India> Latest> North East India / by Mahibul Hoque
In a special interview with Akhlaque Sk, Taskeen said UPSC is a test of hard work and patience; one has to struggle every day to achieve it. I have cracked the exam on my fourth attempt.”
Taskeen Khan, a 25-year-old from Uttarakhand, has always wanted to be Miss India. But then, in view of the circumstances, she changed her mind, and on her parents’ advice, she turned towards the civil service and finally secured the 736th rank in the UPSC 2022 exam.
Before entering UPSC preparation, she was selected as Miss Dehradun and Miss Uttarakhand in 2016 and 2017, respectively. At that time, Taskeen’s next goal was to become Miss India.
Taskeen had studied 1st to 12th science at Kendriya Vidyalaya Ordinance Factory, Dehradun. In 2013, she passed 10th grade with 92% and 12th-grade science in 2015 with 93%. Taskeen had qualified for NIT, but her father was a Group D employee in the Ordinance Factory, so due to his meagre salary, it was very difficult to manage the hostel fees. Later, she completed her BSc in 2018 from Dayanand Brijendra Swarup College, Dehradun, with 75% marks.
Taskeen reveals that she was so weak in math till the 8th grade that her teacher, Ansari Sir, counselled and said, “You should come to me to learn arithmetic every day. When the father came to know about the math weakness and tuition, he met the sir and asked about the fees in a subdued language. On understanding the inner state of the father, the sir promised to give tuition without fees. The attachment to math gradually increased. Despite excellence in studies, Taskeen said about extracurriculars and active participation in sports that I was a basketball champion in college, played up to the state level, and was also part of NSS. Head of scouting in college and represented India in two international events. Due to my command of the language, I was a national debater and won many prizes in various elocution competitions. I also used to act and joined the theatre during my studies. Later on, I started acting and modelling along with theatre at a professional level, which helped me to bear my educational needs and expenses.
Regarding the preparation for UPSC, Taskeen said that “My journey through UPSC is quite different from others.” After my father retired from service, he asked me to focus on my studies, and I decided to change career paths. In those days, many people used to get in touch through social media because of modelling. I learned about UPSC preparation from a follower during a chat on Instagram. After reading his profile, I came to know that he is UPSC-qualified and is now taking IAS training at LBSNA. Somehow, I tried, got UPSC-related information from him, and googled. I felt that if I worked hard, this could be a very good career option for me. When I discussed the same at home, both my father and Mother encouraged me a lot.
I came to know about Hajj House in Mumbai and Jamia RCA in Delhi. I thoroughly reviewed the NCERT syllabus and previous years’ question papers, cracked the Mumbai entrance exam, and came to Mumbai. The facilities and study environment in Hajj House were quite conducive for me. Then I came back to Meerut due to the lockdown. Appeared in the Jamia entrance exam, came to Delhi in 2020, and joined Jamia coaching. Apart from UPSC Prelims, I wrote Haryana, UP, and Uttrakhand state service exams. My performance was good in all three. But in the prelims of 2021, I failed again, and hence I had to leave Jamia.
Thank God, I got admission to Atiya Foundation Civil Services Coaching in April 2022 due to my good performance in the UP-PCS interview. However, during the prelims and mains of 2022, my father suddenly had to be hospitalised for nearly four months because he suffered from neurological problems. Every two days, I had to travel from Delhi to Meerut. Household expenses, including his modest pension, his sister’s educational expenses, and Abbu’s illness, had created a financial crunch. I was finding everything very difficult, so Sahil sir and his mother, Atiya Aunty, helped me in every way, which I cannot forget for a lifetime.
50 children are selected based on the entrance exam at the Atiya Foundation. No fees are charged for children. I put in a lot of effort and was able to pass the prelims and mains from here, so I went to the SERVOKON Foundation in Rajinder Nagar, Delhi, to prepare for the interview. I tried my best here and cracked the UPSC exam. In response to a question, Taskeen said, My name means “satisfaction,” and I am satisfied with my result. My main goal is to join the service that will be allotted and help my family. We must also consider how we can serve our people and the country with what we have. Taskeen said in the message to the students, I have reached this place because of my parents. Difficulties and struggles are part of human life. While I was giving the prelims and mains, my father was in the ICU. UPSC was a herculean task that required hard work. I cleared this test on my fourth attempt.
Interviewer Akhlaque Sk can be reached at sakhlaque@ymail.com.
source: http://www.thehindustangazette.com / The Hindustan Gazette / Home> News> Education / by Shaikh Akhlaque / June 03rd, 2023
United Arab Emirates, located in the desert, is one among the few places in the world which can be termed as heavenly, with skyscrapers, thrilling roads, beautiful locations and facilities. NRI entrepreneur and educationist from the town, Dr S M Syed Khalilurrhman, has made India proud by succeeding in getting identified as one among the 100 smartest people in UAE.
The weekly, ‘Arabian Business’ being published from Dubai in English and Arabic, has brought out a special issue titled ‘The 100 smartest people in the UAE’. By including Dr Syed Khalilurrahman in the list, the magazine has brought global fame to this town.
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Dr Khalilurrhman, who is fondly and commonly identified by the general public here with the name, ‘C A Khaleel’, belongs to Nawayat community from here. The fact that he has risen to being distinctively endowed with the honour of being one of the most smart persons in the UAE has brought laurels not only for the Nawayat community here, but for Kannadigas and Indians. Khaleel evinces lot of interest and concern in international trade, social service, and education of poor children. He rightfully deserves the honour that has come seeking him.
Being in UAE, Khaleel is involved with business field that has been attuned to serve demands of the modern era. On account of his intelligence and close observational powers, he has grown tremendously in stature, and therefore, has been counted among the 100 most intelligent, clever, and wise persons of UAE. Incidentally, this list has 12 persons of Indian origin, and Khaleel has an outstanding personality because of his diverse interests.
Khaleel Saheb, who went to the Gulf in 1978, on account of his unshaken faith and affection on Galadari family, took Galadari Company to dizzy heights with his meritorious service for 30 years. Currently he has been active in his profession as the founder chairman of K&K Enterprises General Trading Company, Sharjah. He has also been serving as president of a number of educational and social service organizations in Karnataka and elsewhere.
Even when being in foreign soil, he always throbs to the needs of India, particularly his hometown, Bhatkal. He has organized a number of programmes in the town to strengthen harmony between Hindus and Muslims. He always keeps thinking about ways and means to relieve the youngsters from worries about unemployment problem, and towards this end, has been planning an industrial revolution in his native place. In his addresses, he has been expressing about the need of medical education here, and the need to establish a good hospital. This worthy son of Nawayat community has won several awards and honours and they come seeking him. He is the recipient of prestgious ‘Rajyostava Awad’ of Karnataka government, honorary doctorate of Aldersgate College, Ireland, and countless felicitations and honours, all of which go to showcase his imposing achievements and exemplary personality.
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Syed Khaleel is credited for being one of the first few chartered accountants from the town. Besides being known for his expertise as an expert in finances, he also is a popular leader in social service, religious, and educational circles. He has served as president of well-known organizations from here like Anjuman educational institutions, Rabita Society etc. Khaleel has won over unbridled love and respect of people from all the communities. He encourages total support for the education of girls and has built mammoth educational institutions. A number of influential political leaders, social and religious heads are in the circles that are close to Syed Khaleel.
In the past too Khaleelurrahman has been conferred with a number of honours and rewards.
Other Indians who have found themselves in the said list include Thumbay Mohidin of Thumbay Group, Rizwan Sajan, chairman and founder of Denube group, Yousuf Ali of Lulu Group, Sunil John, chief executive officer of Asda Barsen-Marstella, Dr B R Shetty, founder of NMC Healthcare, chief executive officer and founder of Plan B Group, Harmeek Singh, chief executive officer of Cocoon Centre for Aesthetic Transformation, Dr Sanjay Parashan, Lasic surgeon, Dr Pramod Was Hekar, managing director of VPS Healthcare, Dr Shamsheer Vayalil, and Sunny Warki, chairman of Gems Education.
source: http://www.daijiworld.com / Daijiworld.com / Home> Top Stories / by Yahya Hallare / by Daijiworld Media Network – Bhatkal (SP) / September 22nd, 2017
KKMA Student Awards, ‘Family Benefit Scheme Distribution’ held in Mangaluru
Mangaluru:
Kuwait Kerala Muslim Association (Karnataka Chapter) held a ceremony on Sunday, July 30, at the Highland Islamic Forum (HIF) Auditorium in Falnir.
The event aimed to provide assistance and recognition to its members and their families through various welfare schemes and awards.
During the ceremony, the Family Benefit Scheme was distributed to the families of deceased members as a compassionate gesture from the association.
Additionally, the deserving patients were recipients of the Free Dialysis Scheme, providing vital medical support to those in need.
The occasion also saw the distribution of the Late SM Basheer Memorial Student Scholarships, which offer educational support to deserving students.
Moreover, the Lifetime Achievement Award was bestowed upon CAO of Shepherd International Academy, Hasan Yusuf, a respected figure recognized for his substantial contributions to social services over the years.
NA Muneer, the former chairman and trustee of KKMA, delivered the inaugural speech, highlighting the association’s commitment to taking care of its members even after their passing. He emphasized how the association, which began in 2002 and now boasts over 16,000 members, has been able to extend financial assistance totaling more than Rs. 15 crore to 255 families who have lost their loved ones. Muneer applauded the selfless contributions of KKMA members, who, despite being small-time earners, generously contribute from their hard-earned money to support bereaved families. He urged the families of the deceased members to pray for the well-being of KKMA members, who tirelessly work for this noble cause.
Yusuf Rasheed, the KKMA Karnataka president, delivered the presidential address, underscoring the association’s dedication to the well-being of its members and the underprivileged within society. This dedication is evident through the distribution of facilities such as free dialysis and educational scholarships, aimed at uplifting and empowering the community.
The ceremony also witnessed an address by Architect Mohammed Nissar, Chairman of Indian Design School Mangaluru. Nissar encouraged the scholarship recipients to make the most of the opportunity and urged the association to provide guidance to these students so they can pursue professions that benefit both themselves and the wider community.
SM Farooq, KKMA Karnataka State President, paid tribute to his late brother, the esteemed SM Basheer, and recounted how he tirelessly worked for the welfare of KKMA Karnataka Chapter. He also highlighted how the Family Benefit Scheme offered essential support to the families of deceased members during crucial times.
In recognition of his exceptional service to KKMA Karnataka Chapter, SM Farooq was felicitated at the ceremony.
Several students were awarded with the KKMA students award for their academic excellence in various exams while several other deserving students were awarded educational scholarships during the event.
The event concluded with Abdul Latif extending the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all participants and supporters. Uzaif compered the event.
Prominent personalities like SM Basha and Munir Kodi were among the dignitaries present during the event.
source: http://www.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karavali / by Vartha Bharati / July 3oth, 2023
In a recent development, Adil Parvez has been elected as the new President of the Highland Islamic Forum (HIF) India. The election took place on Monday at the HIF India’s auditorium here in the city.
The newly elected president is poised to lead the organization for the next three years, steering its path with fresh vision and ideas.
The electoral process was conducted under the supervision of Katchi Masjid’s Khateeb, Moulana Shoeb Hussain Nadwi, who served as the election officer.
The program commenced with a qirath recital by HIF member Mohammed Haneef PS, adding a touch of spiritual significance to the proceedings.
Bilal Raif, another member of HIF, took on the role of hosting the event as the Master of Ceremony, ensuring a smooth and engaging affair.
Ex-president Nazim Ak expressed his gratitude and extended well-wishes to the newly elected President, Adil Parvez, as he takes on the responsibility of leading HIF India to new heights.
source: http://www.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karavali / by Vartha Bharati / July 31st, 2023
India’s bravest cop Saifullah was reflection of courage & compassion.
Srinagar :
It has been four days when terrorists shot dead a senior constable of Jammu and Kashmir Police, Saifullah Qadri in Soura locality, besides, injuring his 9 year old daughter, a number of people can still be seen visiting his shattered family and his graveyard.
As per the family, slain Qadri joined the Jammu and Kashmir Police services in 2012 and was a senior constable. He was deputed with police’s elite anti-terrorism unit Special Operations Group (SOG), whose headquarters is dubbed ‘Cargo’.
Qadri was killed when he was on his way to drop off his daughter at the tuition center. Both father and daughter were rushed to SKIMS medical facility however the former succumbed to his injuries.
The slain policeman’s brother, Mohammad Syed Qadri told Rising Kashmir that his brother was helpful to everyone in the locality. He was off duty when the incident took place.
Terming his killing as “cold-blooded murder”, Mohammed stated that his brother was hope for the family. He was innocent and was doing his work professionally, he added.
“Saifullah was humble and why was he killed? He was running a family of five. I do not know whom to question!” asked confused Mohammed.
His 9-year-old daughter identified as Safa Qadri, who is a Class 3rd student, also sustained a bullet injury during the attack.
However, her condition is stated to be stable and undergoing surgery at a hospital.
Another family member said Qadri had returned just two days before as he had left for New Delhi for some work. He was a brave and hardworking person.
Narrating the fateful incident, he said Qadri was home that time after her 9-year daughter compelled him to drop her at the tuition center.
“Once the duo stepped out of their house and they were attacked by two bike-borne gunmen. They first fired upon his daughter and then fired six bullets at him, leaving him critically injured. Later he succumbed to his injuries at a hospital,” he said.
The family member further added that his daughter had pleaded before the gunmen not to kill her father but they did not listen to her screams.
Qadri was born and brought up in Khawaja Bazar and then his family shifted to Khanyar. After his marriage, he purchased his new house in Soura, where he was living with his family.
The father of slain policeman, Muhammad Syed Qadri is still in utter shock and was not able to speak to anybody. He is being treated and gets unconscious every now and then.
Another relative, Mohammad Usman, who had come to console the bereaved family, says this family has seen tragedy in their entire life.
Usman said before their son, their two daughters had also died,” he said.“It is painful to see them. Why did they (gunmen) kill him? He had not killed or harmed anybody in his entire life. We have never seen him carrying a gun or pistol in his hand,” he said.“But his killing broke our back,” he said. “I don’t know what crime he had done to deserve a death like this!”
As per neighbors, Saifullah was a caring and compassionate character and at the same time touched many lives in a short time. He was an ideal son who was an “obedient, responsible, and loving” person.
The slain cop is survived by his wife, two daughters (one injured), and a son.
Condemning the killing, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha had tweeted, “I strongly condemn the cowardly terror attack in Soura, Srinagar. I assure the people that those behind this despicable attack will not go unpunished.”
Earlier this week, Inspector General of Police, (IGP) Kashmir Vijay Kumar said the entire society including families of the terrorists should condemn the attacks on an unarmed policeman and her 09-year-old daughter. “We will soon identify the attackers and kill them. Terrorists have been attacking the unarmed policemen who are on leave. We pay our rich tributes to the slain for his supreme sacrifice and stand by his family at this crucial juncture, “the IGP said.
The wreath-laying ceremony of slain SgCt Saifullah Qadri was held at District Police Lines, Srinagar.
Civil, CAPFs and & Police officers led by IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar laid floral wreaths on the mortal remains and paid rich tributes to the martyr for his supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.
source: http://www.risingkashmir.com / Rising Kashmir / Home / May 28th, 2022
