On Tuesday morning, a resident of Belapu Military Colony, senior author, writer, Mumtaz Begum (72) passed away in a private hospital in Mangaluru.
Mumtaz Begum, who was engaged in the field of literature and writing for five decades has written various works including Avyakta, Paradeshi, Vartula, Bandalike, Chimpi, Sarva Rathugalu Ninagagi, Ankura Sahita Kathe, poetry, novels, and various other books.
For her contributions to the field of literature and writing, she has won various awards and accolades including Attimabbe, Chennashri, Jilla Rajyotsava, Matrashri Ratnamma Heggade Book Prize, Meevundi Mallaari Children’s Story Prize, Kittur Rani Chennamma Award, Kannada Literature Council’s Charitable Award, Senior Citizens Literary Award, and Basava Literary Arts Forum’s Basava Jyoti Award among various others.
He translated Rumi’s 13th century magnum opus Masnavi
Noted Urdu writer and translator Syed Ahmed Esar, 98, known for his translations of classical Persian poetry of Allama Iqbal and Rumi into Urdu, passed away in Bengaluru on Wednesday.
His son Syed Sultan said that he was suffering from age-related ailments and was hospitalised on Tuesday night.
Born in the garrison of Mysore Lancers in Munireddy Palya to a World War I veteran in 1922, Syed Ahmed Esar lived in the narrow Sher Khan Galli off Avenue Road almost all his life. A former Indian Forest Service officer, he worked as the Chief Conservator of Forests, Karnataka, and retired from service in 1980.
Though his interest in classical Persian poetry began at a very young age and he began trying his hand at poetry adopting a pen name “Esar”, which he later added to his name, his first collection of translation was published only in 1997, 17 years after his retirement.
Persian poetry was his constant companion on lonely postings in the forests during his service, Syed Ahmed Esar said to Frontline in April 2020.
His work
He translated the entire seven volume corpus of Allama Iqbal’s Persian poetry into Urdu. He next took up the challenge of translating Rumi’s 13th century magnum opus Masnavi of over 27,000 verses into Urdu. The work took up almost two decades of his life and the six-volume poem was published by the National Council for the Promotion of Urdu Language in 2019.
He has also published a collection of his own poems and an autobiography. He was given the Rajyotsava Award in 2017 and was the recipient of several literary awards.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> States> Karnataka / by K.V Aditya Bharadwaj / Bengaluru – April 21st, 2021
Muhammad Shamil Arshad of The Yenepoya School and Hi-Flyers Skating Club, here, secured a bronze medal in the recently held 58th National Roller Skating Championship held at Mohali from 31st March to 11th April 2021.
He represented the state of Karnataka and bagged the medal in the Road 1 Lap Event in Inline Boys 11-14 yrs age group.
He was trained by Mohandas K and Jayaraj.
The Yenepoya School congratulates Shamil and his coaches.
source: http://www.daijiworld.com / Daijiworld.com / Home>Campus Beat / by Media Release / April 20th, 2021
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama and Maulana Wahiduddin Khan, right, in New Delhi [File: Mohd Zakir/Hindustan Times via Getty Images] / pix: aljazeera.com
Ninety-six-year-old Khan, who authored more than 200 books including a two-volume commentary on the Holy Quran, died on Tuesday.
Indian Islamic scholar and peace activist Maulana Wahiduddin Khan has died in the capital New Delhi after contracting novel coronavirus, his family members announced on Tuesday.
Ninety-six-year-old Khan was recently admitted to a hospital in New Delhi after testing positive for COVID-19.
“The great Islamic scholar Maulana Wahiduddin Khan breathed his last, late this evening. Doctors failed to revive his sinking heart. Pray for his maghfirat [penitence] and high station in Paradise. Amin,” Zafarul Islam, Khan’s eldest son, tweeted on Tuesday.
The author of more than 200 books, Khan has been honoured with several awards. This year, he was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian honour.
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Zafarul-Islam Khan @khan_zafarul . 2H
Islamic scholar Maulana Wahiduddin Khan was buried at noon today in Panjpeeran Qabristan near Basti Hazrat Nizamuddin. Buried in same qabristan are his mother Zaibunnisa n wife Sabi’a Khatoon. Seen are his grandsons lifting his body to place in grave. Pl pray for his maghfirat.
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Born in Azamgarh, India, in 1925, Khan has been internationally recognised for his contributions to world peace.
In 2009, Georgetown University in Washington, DC’s list of 500 Most Influential Muslims of 2009 named him “Islam’s spiritual ambassador to the world”.
In 2001, he established the Centre for Peace and Spirituality to promote and reinforce a culture of peace. Khan went on a 15-day Shanti Yatra (peace march) through the western Maharashtra state in the wake of the demolition of the 16th-century Babri Mosque by Hindu hardliners in the state of Uttar Pradesh in 1992.
He also wrote a two-volume commentary on the Holy Quran.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was “saddened” by the news of Khan’s loss.
“He will be remembered for his insightful knowledge on matters of theology and spirituality. He was also passionate about community service and social empowerment. Condolences to his family and countless well-wishers. RIP,” Modi wrote on Twitter.
Indian President Ram Nath Kovind said he was “deeply grieved” by the demise of Khan, saying: “Maulana Wahiduddin made significant contributions to peace, harmony and reforms in the society. My deepest condolences to his family and well-wishers.”
source: http://www.aljazeera.com / Al Jazeera / Home> News / source: News Agencies / April 22nd, 2021
Book-lover Syed Isak and senior journalist-publisher R. Poornima have been selected for ‘M. Gopalakrishna Adiga Pustaka Parichalaka Prashasti’ and ‘Nanjangud Tirumalamba Prashasti’ respectively. The awards are being given by Ankita Prakashana and Sringara Prakashana.
Addressing a press meet yesterday, Karnataka Prakashakara Sangha President Prakash Kambattalli stated that Kannada poet Siddalingaiah will present the award to the recipients at a function to be held at Kendra Sahitya Academy Auditorium, Central College in Bengaluru on Apr. 23 at 11.30 am, as part of World Book Day celebrations.
The awards carry a cash prize of Rs. 5,000 and a citation.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / April 24th, 2021
Abdul Rahman Khan alias Gowher Tarikervi (82), retired lecturer at Teachers Training Institute, Vasanth Mahal and a resident of Rajivnagar near Makkah Masjid, passed away yesterday in city.
A well known Urdu Poet of the State, he leaves behind his wife, three daughters, two sons, grand children and a host of relatives and friends.
Namaz-e-Janaza was held at Masjid-e-Azam on Ashoka Road this morning followed by the burial at the Muslim Burial Grounds near Tipu Circle.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Obituary / April 19th, 2021
Zuhaid Qureshi from Muzaffarnagar who secured 6th rank in IES exams.
Sitting at his home, Zuhaib Qureshi has a look of satisfaction on his face over securing 6th rank in the recently declared Indian Engineering Services (IES) exam results. His parents are elated and unable to contain their happiness amid a festive atmosphere at their home. For Zuhaib’s mother, she says “her Eid has arrived on the very first day of Ramadan.”
Uttar Pradesh:
When one walks from the famous Meenakshi Chowk in Muzaffarnagar Uttar Pradesh towards the Shamli bus stand, about 100 meters ahead of the historic Shaheed Chowk, the second most popular place here is ‘Bashir Tehri’. In front of this particular point of Khalapar, a bright star is shining in another narrow street inside a road lined with a dozen cloth shops. The star is Zuhaib Qureshi – a youth who secured the sixth rank in the recently declared Indian Engineering Services (IES) exam results. The IES is a top all India level engineering services exam.
Sitting at his home, Zuhaib Qureshi has a look of satisfaction on his face. His parents are elated and unable to contain their happiness amid a festive atmosphere at their home.
For Zuhaib’s mother, she told TwoCircles.net that “her Eid has arrived on the very first day of Ramadan.”
Zuhaib’s brother says that their parents have raised them well and credits their upbringing for his brother’s success.
Zuhaib lives in the Khalapar locality of volatile Muzaffarnagar and locals from the area complain of “negative portrayal of the area by mainstream media.”
A perception has been created that the area is packed with criminals, they say.
However, Zuhaib’s story proves otherwise. People of the locality are happy with Zuhaib’s success. Standing in a street, a middle-aged man Rashid Khan is telling his nephew to follow in Zuhaib’s footsteps.
Zuhaib Qureshi’s father is a scrap trader. Most of the Quraishi’s in the area associated with the meat trade and are well off. However, the respect and admiration Zuhaib has earned surpasses all, the locals say.
Abdul Sattar, a local councillor, told TwoCircles.net that he feels pride in Zuhaib’s success. “The boy has become a star. He kept studying quietly but his result has made a noise. A good noise,” he adds.
Zuhaib has secured the sixth rank in the IES exam in which nearly 10 lakh candidates appeared. He is one among 40 selected candidates.
In recent times, youth from Muzaffarnagar and Bijnor in Uttar Pradesh have done well in civil services exams.
In 2018, Shaad Mian Khan of Bijnor scored 25th rank in a civil service exam, while Junaid of Nagina got the third rank in IAS.
Recently, Mohammad Tabish of Muzaffarnagar also emerged successful by getting the third rank in AIIMS and second in PGI Chandigarh. The success of the youth of Bijnor and Muzaffarnagar in recent years in the top exams of the country has been hailed by people here.
Speaking with TwoCircles.net, Zuhaib says he is overjoyed at his success. “I always thought I have a scientific temperament and now I will use it to strengthen and serve my country,” he says.
Zuhaib achieved this success in the first attempt. Having studied in a Hindi medium school, Zuhaib has tried hard to excel at English.
He talks about his study strategy. “I made a plan with myself. I knew that 8 to 10 lakh people sit in this exam and only 41 seats are available. I researched why the participants will not be able to get success even after all the hard work,” he says.
Zuhaib’s mother Shaheen wants Zuhaib to contribute to his country’s progress.
“I have prayed a lot to Allah. He (Zuhaib) was very anxious on the day of the result. He was constantly looking at his phone. When I tried to snatch is a phone, he announced that ‘Ammi I got All India sixth rank.’ I cried on hearing the news. Our world has changed since that day. All people are congratulating us. Zuhaib has passed many big exams before but he dreamt of IES which he has now achieved. May Allah be kind to him,” she told TwoCircles.net.
Zuhaib credits his success to Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), one of India’s premier higher education institutes, where he did his engineering studies.
Gauhar Siddiqui, a social worker from Muzaffarnagar told TwoCircles.net that the area and community from where Zuhaib comes from are not very keen on studies and “obviously his success is very big and this will inspire other youth of the area to study hard and be successful.
source: http://www.twocircles.net / TwoCirlcles.net / Home> Lead Story / by Aas Mohammad Kaif, TwoCircles.net / April 20th, 2021
The Issa brothers own the Euro Garages chain of petrol stations as part of their EG Group business
The Issa brothers, whose parents moved to the UK from Gujarat in the 1970s, own the Euro Garages chain of petrol stations as part of their EG Group business.
London:
Indian-origin billionaire brothers Mohsin and Zuber Issa have acquired a popular British fast food chain, Leon, as part of what they described as their goal to grow their foodservice operations in Britain.
The Issa brothers, whose parents moved to the UK from Gujarat in the 1970s, own the Euro Garages chain of petrol stations as part of their EG Group business. Last year, they acquired leading UK supermarket chain Asda from US owners Walmart as part of the strategy to expand their non-fuel business.
Leon, Founded by John Vincent, Henry Dimbleby and chef Allegra McEvedy in 2004, pitches itself in the category of “naturally fast food” with a focus on creating a healthy menu that tastes good, in a sustainable way. The acquisition is said to be worth an estimated 100 million pounds.
“Leon is a fantastic brand that we have long admired. As established entrepreneurs in the foodservice retail market ourselves, we have a huge admiration for the business that John and the Leon team have built over the years, and firmly believe that their culture and values closely align with our own,” said Mohsin and Zuber Issa, co-founders and co-CEOs of the EG Group.
“The acquisition of Leon presents EG Group with a fantastic opportunity to further develop the menu offer, the various concession formats including drive-throughs, and will enable us to significantly build on the existing network by exploring opportunities across our own sites along with other strategic locations,” they said.
With an extensive network of over 70 restaurants, Leon has 42 company-owned restaurants operated on leasehold locations, with a strong presence in London as well as other large cities across the UK.
In addition, it has 29 franchised sites at key strategic transport hubs (mainly airports and train stations) across Britain and five other European markets, principally the Netherlands. Leon has also made itself accessible to consumers at home and generates significant revenue from its branded cookbooks, own brand groceries and provision of home delivery ready meals.
“In some ways this is a sad day for me, to part company with the business I founded 17 years ago in Carnaby Street (London). But I have had the pleasure of getting to know Mohsin and Zuber across the last few years. They have been enthusiastic customers of Leon, going out of their way to eat here whenever they visit London,” said John Vincent.
“They are decent, hard-working business people who are committed to sustaining and further strengthening the values and culture that we have built at Leon, a business that has my dad’s name above the door.
“Mohsin and Zuber will not just be superb custodians of the Leon brand, through EG Group they have the vision, investment appetite, foodservice expertise and network scale to take Leon to many more people and places,” he said, adding that he is confident the brand will “flourish” and expand its appeal outside of London under the new ownership.
Prior to the addition of the Leon store network, EG Group said it already operates over 700 foodservice outlets in the UK and Ireland of which 310 operate from standalone premises.
Despite the impact of COVID-19, the company said its foodservice business accounted for 46 per cent of the gross profit of the UK and Ireland division in 2020. The group’s foodservice brand portfolio includes other third-party brands such as Starbucks, KFC, Burger King, Greggs, Sbarro, Cinnabon and Subway.
The Issa brothers added: “EG Group continues to identify innovative partnerships and acquisitions that complement our existing consumer offer and enable us to stay at the forefront of consumer trends, particularly in foodservice.
“Our equity investment in Leon is to strengthen our own participation in the fast-growing contemporary foodservice segment. This acquisition aligns with our commitment to being a committed foodservice operator globally, delivers financial benefit to our underlying business, and supports broader commercial strategies to be able to better realise further growth opportunities.”
Founded in 2001 by the Issa family, the EG Group employs over 44,000 people working across more than 6,000 sites across Europe, US and Australia. The brothers, Mohsin and Zuber, were each conferred with a CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2020, for their contribution to business and charity.
(This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
source: http://www.ndtv.com / NDTV / Home> Indians Abroad / by PTI / April 19th, 2021
Ifrah Khan from Nagpur has bagged the third position in India among girls in JEE Mains. She has scored 99.9946424 in the national level exam.
Ifrah has studied at Indian Olympiad School, Bhelgaon, Kamptee Road. She participated in all extra activities at school level. She had scored 90.2 per cent in Class X.
”My coaching was done at my school, Indian Olympiad School, both my brothers coached me,” she said. Her brothers, former IIT-ians, are also teachers in the family-owned school.
Ifrah’s father Suhail Khan and mother Nagma Khan both are Directors of Indian Olympiad School.
She had started preparations for competitive exams when she in class 6th. She tried to go ahead of her syllabus and explore new topics.
In her message to the new generations, Ifrah said, ”Start early preparation with dedication and determination, rest leave on almighty.”
Ifrah gave the credit of her success to parents, brothers and teachers who always supported her to perform well in the examination.
source: http://www.muslimmirror.com / Muslim Mirror / Home> Indian Muslim / by Muslim Mirror Staff / March 27th, 2021
The second wave of Covid-19 is badly hitting the entire country and over two lakhs people are being tested positive for Covid every day.
Maharashtra state is considered as the worst hit state from this pendamic in which about 60k being tested positive for Covid every day,with 607933 active cases this virus has already claimed 60824 lives.
The virus is spreading across the state.Mortality rate is increasing by each passing day ,non availability of beds in the hospitals, shortages of oxigen, ICU, ambulance and medicine has become a comon phenomenon.
Solapur district has 13,876 active cases till date and 2,077 people have succumbed to the deadly virus so far.
In such pathetic condition Dr.Amjad Basheer Sayed a young cardiologist from Solapur district has come forward with his newly constructed hospital (Noble Heart care and research centre) with the facility of 35 beds to curb the panicking circumstances by treating the patients who are otherwise supposed to be treated in overcrowded hospitals.
Currently over 20 doctors and paramedics are treating patients are being treated under Dr. Amjad’s supervision.
Speaking to Muslim Mirror Dr.Amjad Sayed said that “we all know very well how Covid patients are increasing and need of the hospitals is arising , how patients are suffering and crying for treatment ,how relatives of the patients are struggling to get beds in the hospital for Covid care.
“Considering the problems of Covid victims I decided to start Covid care center in my hospital. I immediately applied for the same to local authorities and got the permission.Now with the grace of Almighty 25 patients are being treated in my hospital, ” said Dr. Amjad.
An Urdu medium student Dr. Amjad Sayed, is a well-known cardiologist of the District .He is associated with five big hospitals and serving Covid patients since past 14 month tirelessly.
“This humanitarian gesture of Dr. Ajmal cannot be expressed in one sentence. it’s a huge contribution towards the humanity ” said Darshana Gaikwad, a social activist.
She further said that coming forward with the newly constructed hospital which was not even inaugurated formally is laudable. I feel proud that doctor like Amjad sir lives in my city who has pain for their countrymen and ready to save lives round the clock.
“This contribution of Dr. Amjad will always be remembered, I extended best wishes to him and his team ” added Darshana.
source: http://www.muslimmirror.com / Muslim Mirror / Home> Featured / by Imran Inamdar / April 21st, 2021
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