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I had a poor JEE score but later I prepared for UPSC – UPSC Achiever Burhan

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Kolkata, WEST BENGAL:

Burhan-ul-Zaman, a resident of Kolkata, has secured the 768th rank in the UPSC 2022 exam. He worked hard, underwent many problems, struggled a lot, and fought through hurdles, but by keeping his morale high, he achieved success.


Burhan shared his educational details, from primary to higher education: he did his primary education at Rajabazar Boys & Girls English School. After that, he completed 10th grade at ML Jubilee School with 91% marks in 2013. Due to my interest in math and science, I chose the science stream and passed 12th grade in 2015 with 91.4% from Shri Jain Vidyalaya. My JEE score was not so good, but based on that, I took admission to B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering at the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shabpur Howrah. I completed my degree in 2019 with an 8.27 CGPA.


About the idea of preparing for the Civil Service Exam, Burhan said that in the final year of my B.Tech., I appeared for the GATE exam, in which I got an All India rank of 141. During GATE preparation, seniors were seen as busy preparing for the competitive exams. I got more information from them, and my good rank in GATE boosted me. Then I did a Google search and gathered more information about the UPSC. I got information about the Sitendra Nath Tagore Civil Services Centre, which is run by the West Bengal government. The institute provides an opportunity for the youth to prepare for the WB State Services with the facility of day boarding (weekend classes and week-long library self-study). I started my regular UPSC preparation in 2019. After spending almost two months there,I appeared for the first preliminary exam. But I could not qualify for the exam. At that time, my goal was to familiarise myself with the exam, which I accomplished.

In the meantime, I came to know about the Haj House IAS Coaching Centre from a senior colleague, and I appeared for the entrance exam for which I was qualified. Thus, in September 2019, I came to Haj House Mumbai. With the best arrangements and a favourable environment, I studied with more enthusiasm.

Maqsood Khan Sahib’s role was very positive; he made all kinds of facilities easily available.

Staying here, I appeared for the 2020 and 2021 UPSC exams, cleared both prelims and mains and reached the interview but unfortunately failed to make my name on the final list. After failing the interview twice, it was sad to be demoralised, but I had braced myself. Both times I prepared for the interview at the Sitendranath Tagore Civil Service Study Centre in Kolkata, but due to some shortcomings, I could not crack the interviews.

Then, due to policy matters or some other reason, the senior students had to vacate the Haj House.

I went straight to Kolkata, stayed at home, and worked hard on the basis of self-study. Qualified for the 2022 prelims, I got the opportunity to get admission in the MS IAS Academy, Hyderabad, which provides a quality environment for students to prepare for UPSC. While staying here for 3 months, I worked hard day and night. There is a very good environment for self-study at MS Academy. I cleared the mains exam and went to Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi, for interview preparation. I didn’t want to miss this opportunity. This is the best place to prepare for the interview. Guidance from seniors and mock interviews are well-practised and painstaking. The interview went well, the results were announced, and, Alhamdulillah, I got the 768th rank.

Burhan-ul-Zaman advised UPSC applicants that students pursuing careers in this area should carefully comprehend the following information: More than 11 lakh candidates registered for the prelims, out of which 14 thousand showed up for the mains, and out of which 2529 qualified for the interview, according to the UPSC 2022 results. 933 candidates made up the final list, which was eventually made public. The information above is intended to highlight the significant distinction between individuals who appear in the “exam” and those who appear on the final list. The “hard worker” is “rewarded” by UPSC. An endeavour may occasionally take 15 months to complete. You must patiently wait for the second attempt if, regrettably, one of the stages fails. Professionals in the civil service are respected by society. You need to work hard and be patient if you want to pass the exam; those who quit the UPSC in the midst of it lose all opportunities. So continue your diligent preparation and keep showing up for other government job examinations. The rest is up to Allah.

Burhan discussed his accomplishments and the people who contributed to them. I’ve had the thought of being an officer since I was a young child. Therefore, whether deciding whether to pursue further education or begin preparing for the UPSC following aeronautical engineering, I had already made up my mind to apply for the UPSC during my preparation, but I ultimately chose after talking to my family. Everyone was incredibly supportive of me. I thank God that I made the right choice.

In the meantime, I received step-by-step assistance from the SNT Civil Service Centre in Kolkata, Haj House, MS Academy, teachers, and all of my family, friends, and seniors (who are closer to me than teachers and parents). All of these people, in addition to Allah, are my success co-partners, and they all provided me with advice. Thanks to all the well-wishers.


When asked about his family, Burhan-ul-Zam said that his father’s name is Muhammad Masih-ul-Zaman, who is a science graduate and a cloth merchant in Kolkata. Mother Sabiha Begum is a housewife and has studied only up to high school.

The two elder brothers run a clothing business with their father. One brother has a B.Tech. One sister is a doctor, and the youngest is preparing for UPSC.

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 07th, 2023

For years, India’s top wrestling champions lived in fear of Hamida Bano

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Mirzapur / Aligarh, UTTAR PRADESH:

When she was about 30 years old, her larger than life persona brought her global fame and she received many proposals for marriage. She would set one condition for aspiring grooms. “If you can beat me in a wrestling bout, I will marry you,” she would say. Many tried to do so but failed.

In the 1940s and 1950s there was a woman wrestler who had become the darling of the media. The sports lovers of India passionately wanted her to succeed and turned up in large numbers to watch her bouts. She hailed from UP and became famous under the nickname of “Amazon of Aligarh.” She was originally from Mirzapur but later lived in Aligarh and she made the city famous with her deeds.

According to an article in the BBC, the woman wrestler whose name was Hamida Bano rose to stardom when the sport was a male bastion. There was very little scope for women but she often fought against male wrestlers and defeated them. This pugnacious attitude was a huge inspiration for wrestling fans and she gained tremendous popularity.

All aspiring grooms failed

When she was about 30 years old, her larger than life persona brought her global fame and she received many proposals for marriage. But she would set one condition for all aspiring grooms. “If you can beat me in a wrestling bout, I will marry you,” she would say. Many tried to do so but failed.

In 1954, through the media, she issued an open challenge to all male wrestlers in India. Two famed wrestling champions, one from Patiala in Punjab and another from Kolkata took up her challenge and tried to get the better of her. Both ended up being soundly beaten. She then went to Baroda for her third bout against a male champion wrestler.

The city was all agog. Huge newspaper reports talked about her amazing feats. Even the international news agency Reuters gave her coverage. A man named Sudhir Parab who was a child at that time, told the BBC that her arrival in Baroda was advertised through banners and posters. Trucks and motorised vehicles went around the streets announcing her victories and her plans to fight against local champions. By that time she had won more than 300 competitions.

Chota Gama Pahelwan withdraws in fear

At that time the Maharaja of Baroda patronised a wrestler known as Chota Gama Pahelwan. So Hamida and Chota Gama were pitted against each other. But the junior Gama perhaps became nervous and withdrew from the bout stating that he did not want to compete against a woman. Hamida’s fans were left disappointed by this cowardly withdrawal by her rival.

But at this time there were some male chauvinists who were not pleased by the fact that she was regularly defeating male champions. Once Hamida had to approach Morarji Desai who was then the Chief Minister of Bombay State, to complain about an unofficial ban against her. No one wanted to compete against her.

Baba Pahelwan beaten in two minutes

The next man who decided to take her on was another famed grappler by the name of Baba Pahelwan. In less than two minutes Hamida Bano flattened Baba Pahelwan and then raised her arms in victory and screamed: “Is there anyone else in this city who will take my challenge?” Needless to say, she got no reply.

For a contest in Bombay, the Bombay Chronicle newspaper reported that more than 20,000 people bought tickets for her fight against Goonga Pahelwan. But when this man saw the huge crowd, he too turned pale at the thought of losing to a woman in front of everyone. What would happen to his reputation if he lost?

He began to make last minute excuses and demanded more money. The haggling with the organisers went on for hours and the scheduled time passed. When the crowd realised that the bout would not take place, they became enraged and vandalised the premises where the event was to have taken place.

Qurratulain Haider mentioned her in a story

Once the famed Urdu author Qurratulain Haider wrote a short story in which she mentioned the name of Hamida Bano. In the mid-1950s Hamida defeated Russian woman wrestler Vera Chistilin in less than two minutes. But soon after, Hamida decided to leave the wrestling ring for good.

Once she stepped away from the spotlight, she disappeared into the background. Some say she went back to her roots in her native village and lived out the rest of her days selling fruits from a small shop catering to the local population. But the memories that she left behind – that of an unconquered woman who could defeat the strongest men – was cherished and celebrated for many years.

source: http://www.siasat.com / The Siasat Daily / Home> Featured News / by Abhijit Sen Gupta / September 01st, 2023

Indian American Muslim Woman Is Key NASA Scientist Behind $10 billion James Webb Telescope

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Hazratganj (Lucknow), UTTAR PRADESH / U.S.A:

Dr. Hashima Hasan tells AMT about her dream of working for NASA and her extraordinary role in launching the largest, most expensive space telescope in history.

A young girl stands in awe with her family in their yard, as their heads tilt back to watch the Russian Sputnik satellite pass through the clear morning sky in Hazratganj, India, in 1957.

“I still remember watching it and saying, ‘Wow, I’d like to do that,’” said Dr. Hashima Hasan. “That was an inspirational moment.”

Over half a century later, Dr. Hashima is now one of NASA’s leading scientists and has helped develop the device that is currently enthralling the world, by relaying the first quality images of billions of years of the universe.

The James Webb Space Telescope is being used to focus on the first light in the assembly of galaxies in the early universe, the birth of stars and protoplanetary systems, as well as planets.

James Webb Space Telescope

“I am personally delighted to see the hard work of the thousands of talented individuals across the nation, Europe and Canada rewarded by the success of the mission as evidenced by the flawless launch, commissioning and the stunning images,” says Hasan. “My colleagues and I are eagerly awaiting the scientific discoveries which are yet to come.”

From the images captured, which were released at a live event by NASA on July 12, scientists will be able to make discoveries about the life cycle of stars, galaxies, and planets and use that information to understand the ever-expanding universe. Hasan was part of the committee that identified candidate objects to be imaged to demonstrate that the powerful new instruments were ready for science.

“Although I didn’t know which images we would use for the demonstration, I was overwhelmed by the depth and details of the images,” said Hasan.

Hubble Space Telescope

Hasan is an expert when it comes to optics, which are used to control the telescope instruments and keep the mission on track. She was actually hired by NASA in 1985 to write simulation optics for the Webb’s predecessor, the Hubble Space Telescope, and played a critical role in fixing the flawed mirror that resulted in it relaying blurry images.

“I was appointed as the Telescope Scientist at the Space Telescope Science Institute and my job was not only to analyze the error but to keep the telescope ‘in the best focus’ while we were trying to figure out how to fix it,” said Hasan.

A few years later in 1989, Hasan was put on the project, at the time called the next-generation space telescope. This project was renamed in 2002 to what is now known as the James Webb Space Telescope, after the former NASA chief who headed the space agency from 1961 to 1968. In her role as the Deputy Program Scientist for the $10 billion telescope, Hasan and her team are responsible for ensuring the instrument stays on mission.

The Webb telescope will play a huge role in advancing understanding of the origins of the universe. The telescope took 30 days to travel almost a million miles away from Earth and will remain to capture infrared light from stars that formed 15 billion years ago.

Carina Nebula

“Until now, we have not been able to see the first stars and the first galaxies forming, so this is the key knowledge that we are planning to get from this telescope,” said Hasan. “We can even look closer to Earth in our own galaxy and we can see stars being born within our own galaxy. We can also see our planets more clearly and get more information on them. We can also see how the elements which form life.”

The James Webb telescope had a number of false starts through its decades of development due to a myriad of issues. Its first planned launch in 2007 was delayed by over a decade but its 2018 launch was canceled due to technical difficulties. As the Covid-19 pandemic hit it was rescheduled two different times. Finally, on Dec. 25, 2021, the telescope successfully launched from Kourou in French Guiana.

As the Webb joins the Hubble telescope it is expected they will work together in capturing images of celestial objects. However, the Webb surpasses its predecessor in its technological abilities. The Hubble telescope does not have the capability to capture infrared light in the same way and the Webb will orbit the sun rather than the Earth as the Hubble does.

Hasan says scientists have already lined up a menu of observations with Webb for the coming year and will soon submit proposals for which celestial mystery they will begin to uncover next.

“What excites me the most is the discovery of the unexpected and unknown,” said Hasan.

source: http://www.medium.com / Medium.com / Home / source: American Muslim Today / by Maya Gayler / July 15th, 2022

Muslimah NASA Researcher Launches Space Program

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Baramati (Pune District), MAHARASHTRA / U.S.A:

Being the first and only Indian Muslim woman selected as a researcher at NASA, Karishma Inamdar aims for the stars through her space outreach program designed to inspire students for space research work.

Karishma Inamdar, the 25-year-old “rocket scientist,” as she calls herself, was born in the Indian city of Baramati. She was selected in June 2015 as a research associate to join a team of professionals at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California. Having grown up in India, studied in France and worked in the US, she gained a great amount of cross-cultural experience.

Now she wants to guide other students to pursue a career in space.

“Space exploration is a challenge worth challenging, a goal worth achieving and best of all, a journey worth pursuing. If you want to achieve something, the whole universe opens up for you,” the young scientist said.

With the help of her friends, Karishma launched the International Chapter of the US National Space Society (NSS) in India called Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Initiatives (DKI). The chapter was formed in honor of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the former president of India, a very good friend of NSS and tireless developer of India’s space program.

“The initiative will focus on space outreach and education. DKI is the platform to encourage, engage and educate all the students,” Karishma told Sputnik News.

“As space engineers and scientists, we have a responsibility to inspire the next generation. While working with the talented team of DKI, I realized we are not only working for students but also for humanity,” she said.

It is her dream not only to see the day humanity takes its baby steps off this planet, but also to play a major role in helping others achieve this goal.

Karishma believes that NASA has offered her a lot, and that, under the guidance of many distinguished researchers, she will be able to make a positive contribution to on-going space research work.

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source: http://www.aboutislam.net / aboutIslam.net / Home> Science Section> Science & Technology / by Science Section Staff / December 30th, 2016

ISC 12th Result 2023 topper Mohd Aryan Tariq scores perfect 100 in bio and chem, aims to be cardiologist

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Lucknow, UTTAR PRADESH:

ISC 12th Result 2023 topper Mohammad Aryan Tariq from Lucknow scored 100/100 in biology and chemistry and wants to become a cardiologist.

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ISC 12th Result 2023 topper Mohammad Aryan Tariq from Lucknow scored 100/100 in biology and chemistry and wants to become cardiologist.

The ISC 12th Result 2023 were declared on Sunday, and Mohammad Aryan Tariq, a resident of Lucknow, has achieved the all-India first rank, sharing the position with four other students. Aryan, a student of City Montessori School, achieved an impressive score of 399/400 or 99.75%. In an interview with UP Tak, he spoke about his exceptional performance.

Aryan attributed his success to his mother, father, and teachers who supported and guided him throughout his academic journey.

He acknowledged the role they played in his achievements and expressed gratitude towards their contributions. Aryan received special recognition and a cash prize of Rs 2 lakh from his school, CMS.

Passion for Self-Study

The topper shared his study routine, emphasising the importance of self-study. Aryan dedicated four hours of focused studying at home after his regular school hours.

He revealed that he did not rely on tuition classes but believed in the power of self-discipline and self-motivation.

Topper in Biology and Chemistry

Aryan’s passion for the sciences reflected in his exceptional performance. He scored a perfect 100 out of 100 in both biology and chemistry.

Additionally, he secured an impressive 98 out of 100 marks in physics. Aryan expressed a particular interest in chemistry, which motivated him to excel in the subject.

Aspiration to become a Cardiologist

Aryan’s career aspirations lie in the medical field, specifically in becoming a cardiologist. With a deep-rooted desire to serve heart patients, he aims to pursue MBBS and specialise in cardiology.

His dedication and focus on his studies align with his goal of making a difference in the lives of those suffering from heart ailments.

Supportive Family Background

Coming from a supportive family, Aryan shared that his parents never imposed career expectations on him. They encouraged him to pursue his passion and serve society in his chosen field.

Aryan’s father works as a regional manager in a private firm, while his mother is a homemaker. He also mentioned his younger sister, who will soon begin her educational journey.

Inspiring message from the ISC Topper

Mohammad Aryan Tariq, the ISC Class 12 topper, conveyed an inspiring message to aspiring students. He emphasised the importance of pursuing dreams with determination and perseverance, urging them to dedicate themselves to their goals without worrying about societal expectations.

He encouraged students to start working towards their dreams early and remain focused on achieving them.

With his outstanding academic achievements and clear vision for his future, Mohammad Aryan Tariq serves as an inspiration to students across the country. His journey exemplifies the rewards of hard work, self-discipline, and the pursuit of passion.

source: http://www.indiatoday.in / India Today / Home> News> Education Today> News / by India Today Education Desk / May 16th, 2023

A 1857 martyr’s skull taken as a ‘war trophy’ to Ireland waits to be buried in India

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Kanpur, UTTAR PRADESH / BRITISH INDIA:

Prof Kim A Wagner and his book
Prof Kim A Wagner and his book

The skull of a martyr Sepoy Alam Baig of the first war of Indian independence in 1985 must be brought to India for burial at the site where he was blown into pieces with a cannon for rebelling against the British Army in 1857.

This campaign is being run by British Professor Kim A. Wagner, who teaches Global and Imperial History at Queen Mary University of London and is also the author of the book The Skull of Alum Bheg: The Life and Death of a Rebel of 1857.

Prof Kin Wagner is an authority on the subject as he has published several books like ‘Thuggee: Banditry and the British in Early Nineteenth-Century India’, ‘The Great Fear of 1957: Rumours, Conspiracies and the Making of the Indian Uprising’, and ‘Amritsar 1919: An Empire of Fear and the Making of a Massacre’.

Wagner says this grisly war trophy was found in a  pub in south-east England in 1963. The owner handed it over to him in 2014 and he published this book on Alum Bheg in 2017.

Wagner says the skull was brought to Ireland by someone from the British authorities and later changed hands.

“The handwritten note found with it revealed the skull to be that of Alum Bheg, an Indian soldier in British service who had been blown from a cannon for his role in the 1857 Uprising. His head had been brought back as a grisly war trophy by an Irish officer present at his execution,” writes Kim Wagner.

Prof. S. Sehrwat of the Department of Anthropology, Punjab University had said in a statement that during the revolution of 1857, Havaldar Alam Baig (the way it is spelled in India) was captured and blown up with cannon. His skull was found in England.

He said Wenger had told him about this.

The note found with Alam Baig’s skull

A complete search record of the skull has been found. The scientists are now keen to do a DNA test to ensure the identity of the skull. It is known that Alam Baig was from the Kanpur area of Uttar Pradesh and even a family has claimed him to be their ancestor.

According to Prof Dineshwar Chaubey, who teaches genetics at BHU, Varanasi, two types of tests can be done on Alam Baig’s skull. A Kanpur family living in Delhi has claimed to be related to Alam Baig. Their genes can be matched with it.

Kim Wagner and other historians are campaigning for givinh a due burial to at some place along the India-Pakistan border, where he was done to death.

Wagner says the British had accused Baig of killing a Christian priest family and it was a fabricated charge. The record says that he was a sepoy of the 46th regiment of the Bengal Native Infantry.

Kim Wagner believes that it is the right time to bury Havaldar Alam Baig in his country, at the same spot where he fought in the Battle of Trimu Ghat on the banks of the Ravi River in the border region between India and Pakistan.

He said, “I do not consider the return of Alam Baig’s skull as political. My aim is only to bring the mortal remains of Alam Baig to his homeland so that he may rest in peace long after his death.

Although the historian’s statement has also passed a long time, there is no progress in this matter to date. It is also waiting for the time when the skull of one of the great sons of India will be brought to India and buried in the soil here.”

The Natural History Museum confirmed its likely authenticity and Wagner, with little evidence to go on, traced Bheg’s history using various sources.

source: http://www.awazthevoice.in / Awaz, The Voice / Home > Story by ATV / by Ghaus Siwani, New Delhi / posted by Aasha Khosa / September 02nd, 2023

JMI celebrates Mohd Adnan’s role in Chandrayaan-3

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Darbhanga, BIHAR:

ISRO scientist Muhammad Adnan making a presentation
ISRO scientist Muhammad Adnan making a presentation

New Delhi

Former student of Jamia Millia Islamia, Muhammad Adnan, who has been working with the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) since 2008, has played an important role in the historic mission of Chandrayaan-3.

Adnan Sardast is working as Scientist (F) in Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) of ISRO.

Adnan has also been involved in the prestigious Chandrayaan-2 and Mars Mission (MOM) teams.

Adnan who hails from the Darbhanga city of Bihar did his Bachelor in Engineering in Computer Science from Jamia Millia Islamia in 2007.

Jamia Millia Islamia’s Vice Chancellor Prof. Najma Akhtar said, “I am extremely happy that our students are doing so well in this particular field. This has doubled our happiness. I congratulate Adnan for the role he has played in the mission. This will surely inspire our students to strive for nation building.”

It may be mentioned that three other former students of the university, Amit Kumar Bharadwaj, Mohammad Kashif and Areeb Ahmed were also part of ISRO’s historic Chandrayaan-3 mission.

source: http://www.awazthevoice.in / Awaz, The Voice / Home > Story by ATV / posted by Aasha Khosa / August 31st, 2023

President of India to confer National Teachers’ Award 2023 to 75 selected teachers on 5th September 2023

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Hon’ble President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu shall confer the National Teachers’ Award 2023 to 75 selected Awardees on 5th September 2023 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

Every year, India celebrates 5th September, the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, as National Teachers’ Day.

The purpose of National Teachers’ Award is to celebrate the unique contribution of teachers in the country and to honor those teachers who, through their commitment and dedication, have not only improved the quality of education but also enriched the lives of their students. Each award carries a certificate of merit, a cash award of Rs. 50,000 and a silver medal. The awardees would also get an opportunity to interact with Hon’ble Prime Minister.

Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education has been organising a National level function on Teachers Day every year to confer the National Awards to the best teachers of the country, selected through a rigorous, transparent selection process. From this year, the ambit of National Teachers’ Award has been expanded to include teachers of Department of Higher Education and Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship. 50 School Teachers, 13 teachers from Higher education and 12 teachers from Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship will be awarded this year.

With a view to recognize innovative teaching, research, community outreach and novelty of work the nominations were sought in online mode to maximize participation (Jan Bhagidari). Hon’ble Shiksha Mantri constituted three separate Independent National Jury comprising of eminent persons for selection of teachers.

Below is the list of Awardees from Dept of School Education : 

SI. No.Name & School AddressState/UT/ Org
 1.Satyapal SinghGsss Buroli (06170301402) Rewari, Khol, Rewari, Haryana – 123411Haryana
2.Vijay KumarGovt. Sen. Sec. School (02020806002) Mohtli, Indora, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh – 176403Himachal Pradesh
3.Amritpal SinghGovt. Sen. Sec. School Chhapar, Pakhowal, Ludhiana, Punjab – 141204Punjab
 4.Arti Qanungo (07040122202)Skv Laxmi Nagar, East Delhi, Delhi – 110092Delhi
 5.Daulat Singh Gusain (05061204902)Govt. Inter College Sendhikhal,Jaiharikhal, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand – 246155Uttarakhand
6.Sanjay KumarGovt. Model High School, Sector 49d, Cluster 14, Chandigarh – U.T., Chandigarh – 160047Chandigarh
 7.Asha Rani SumanGovt. Upper Primary School Kharkhada, Rajgarh, Alwar, Rajasthan – 301408Rajasthan
 8.Sheela AsopaGgsss, Shyam Sadan,Jodhpur, Rajasthan – 342003Rajasthan
9.Shyamsundar Ramchand KhanchandaniGovernment Higher Secondary School,  Silvassa, Daman And Diu – 396230Dadra And Nagar Haveli And Daman & Diu
10.Avinash Murlidhar ParkheDisha School For The Special Children,  Panaji, Tiswadi, North Goa,Goa – 403110Goa
11.Deepak Jethalal MotaShree Hundraibag Primary School, Kachchh,GujaratGujarat
12.Dr. Ritaben Nikeshchandra FulwalaSheth Shree P.H. Bachkaniwala VidhyamandirSuratGujarat
13.Sarika GharuGovt. H. S. School,Sandiya District, HoshangabadMadhya Pradesh
14.Seema AgnihotriCM Rise Govt. Vinoba H.S. School, RatlamMadhya Pradesh
15.Dr. Brajesh PandeySwami Atmanand Govt. English School, SargujaChhattisgarh
16.Md. Ejazul Hague, MS Diwankhana, Chatra, JharkhandJharkhand
17.Bhupinder GogiaSat Paul Mittal School,Ludhiana, PunjabC.I.S.C.E.
18.Shashi Sekhar Kar SharmaKenduapada Nodal High SchoolBhadrakOdisha
19.Subhash Chandra RoutBrundaban Govt. High School,JagatsinghpurOdisha
20.Dr. Chandan MishraRaghunathpur, Nafar Academy, HowrahWest Bengal
21.Reyaz Ahmed Sheikh, Govt. Middle School, Poshnari, Chittergul, Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir-192201Jammu And Kashmir
22.Asiya Farooqui, Primary School, Asti Nagar, Fatehpur,Uttar Pradesh-212601Uttar Pradesh
23.Chndr Prakash AgrwalShiv Kumar Agarwal Janta Inter College, UP, Moh,Jatiyan Ahar Bypass Road, Jahangirabad, Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh-203394Uttar Pradesh
24.Anil Kumar SinghAdarsh Girls Senior Secondary School, Ramgarh, Kaimur-Bhabua, Bihar-821110Bihar
25.Dwijendra KumarN.S. Madhuban, Bangaon Bazaar, Bajpatti,Sitamarhi, Bihar-843314Bihar
26.Kumari GuddiHigh School Singhia Kishanganj, BiharBihar
27.Ravi Kant MishraJNV, Beekar, Datia, Madhya Pradesh-475661Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti
28.Manoranjan PathakSainik School, Tilaiya Kanti, Chandwara, Kodarma, Jharkhand – 825413Sainik SchoolsUnder M/o Defence
29.Dr. Yashpal SinghEklavya Model Residential School, Phanda, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh-462026Eklavya Model Residential SchoolsUnder Ministry of Tribal Affairs
30.Mujib Rahiman K U, Kendriya Vidyala, Kanjikode, Pudussery, Malampuzha, Palakkad, KeraIa-678623Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
31.Chetna KhambeteKendriya Vidyalay No.2, BSF, Indore,Madhya Pradesh-452005Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
32.Narayan Parmeshwar Bhagwat,Shri Marikamba Govt. PUC High School Section,Sirsi, Uttara Kannada Sirsi, Karnataka-581402Karnataka
33.Sapna Shrishail Anigol29021112803 – K.L.E. Society’s S.C.P. Jr College High School, BagalkotKarnataka
34.Netai Chandra DeyRamakrishna Mission School, Narottam Nagar, Deomali, Tirap, Arunachal Pradesh-792129Arunachal Pradesh
35.Ningthoujam Binoy Singh,Chingmei Upper Primary School, Keibul Lamjao, Moirang, Bishnupur, Manipur-795133Manipur
36.Dr. Purna Bahadur Chhetri,Govt. Senior Secondary School, Soreng, Sikkim-737121Sikkim
37.LalthianghlimaGovt. Diakkawn High School, Kolasib, Bilkhawthlir, Kolasib, Mizoram-796081Mizoram
38Madhav SinghAlpha English Higher Secondary School, Lumsohdanei, Umling, Ri Bhoi,MeghalayaMeghalaya
39Kumud KalitaPathshala Senior Secondary School, Muguria,Pathsalal, Raiali, Assam-781325Assam
40Jose D SujeevGovt. Model Girls Higher Secondary School, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala-695004Kerala
41Mekala Bhaskar RaoMcps Kondayapalem Sw. Sc. Colony Kondayapalem, 20thDivision,Spsr Nellore, Andhra Pradesh – 524004Andhra Pradesh
42.Murahara Rao Uma GandhiGvmcp School Sivajipalem, 21, Visakhapatnam,Andhra Pradesh – 530017Andhra Pradesh
43.Settem AnjaneyuluS.R.R. Z.P. High School Masapeta, Rayachoti, Annamayya,Andhra Pradesh – 516270Andhra Pradesh
44.Archana NooguriMpps Rebbanapally Rebbanpally, Luxettipet, Mancherial,Telangana – 504215Telangana
45.Santhosh Kumar BhedodkarMandal Parishad Upper Primary School Nipani, Bheempur, Adilabad, Telangana – 504312Telangana
46Ritika AnandSt. Marks Sec Public School, Paschim Vihar,A- Block Meera Bagh, West Delhi, Delhi – 110087CBSE
47Sudhanshu Shekhar PandaK.L. International School, Meerut,Uttar Pradesh – 250005CBSE
48Dr. T Godwin Vedanayagam RajkumarGovernment Boys HR Sec. School, Alanganallur,Madurai, Tamil Nadu – 625501Tamil Nadu
49Malathi S. S. MalathiGovernment Higher Secondary SchoolVeerakeralampudur, Keelappvoor, Tenkasi,Tamil Nadu – 627861Tamil Nadu
50Mrinal Nandkishor GanjaleZ P School Pimpalgaon Tarfe, Mahalunge, Ambegaon, Pune, Maharashtra – 410503Maharashtra

Below is the list of awardees from Dept. of Higher Education :

1.Dr. S. Brinda, HoDPSG Polytechnic College, Coimbatore – 641 004Tamil Nadu
2.Ms. Mehta Zankhana Dilipbhai, LecturerGovernment Polytechnic,Ahmedabad – 380 015.Gujarat
3.Shri Keshav Kashinath Sangle, ProfessorVJTI, Mumbai – 400 019.Maharashtra
4.Dr. S.R. Mahadeva Prasanna, ProfessorIIT, Dharwad – 580 011Karnataka
5.Dr. Dinesh Babu J, Associate ProfessorInternational Institute of Information Technology,Bangalore – 560 100.Karnataka
6.Dr. Farheen Bano, Assistant ProfessorDr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University,Lucknow – 226 007.Uttar Pradesh
7.Shri Suman Chakraborty, ProfessorIIT, Kharagpur – 721 302West Bengal
8.Shri Sayam Sen Gupta, ProfessorIISER, Mohanpur – 741 246 Kolkata.West Bengal
9.Dr. Chandragouda Raosaheb Patil, ProfessorR.C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Shirpur, Dist. Dhule – 425 405Maharashtra
10.Dr. Raghavan B. Sunoj, ProfessorIIT, Mumbai – 400 076.Maharashtra
11.Shri Indranath Sengupta, ProfessorIIT, Gandhinagar – 382 055Gujarat
12.Dr. Ashish Baldi, ProfessorMaharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University,Bathinda – 151 001.Punjab
13.Dr. Satya Ranjan Acharya, ProfessorEntrepreneurship Development Institute of India,Bhat – 382 428, Dist. Gandhinagar.Gujarat.

Below is the list of awardees from Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship :

1.Ramesh Rakshit, Instructor, Government Industrial Training Institute, Durgapur P.O Durgapur-12 Dist, Paschim Bardhaman West Bengal Pin-713212
2.Raman Kumar, Fitter Instructor, Government ITI Hilsa, Nalanda, Bihar-801302
3.Shiyad S, Senior Instructor, Government ITI, Malampuzha, Palakkad, 678651
4.Swati Yogesh Deshmukh, Craft Instructor – Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA), Government Industrial Training Institute, Lower Parel, Mumbai-11
5.Timothy Jones Dhar, Mmv Instructor, Government ITI, Shilong
6.Ajith A Nair, Senior Instructor, Government ITI, Kalamassery, H.M.T. Colony PO, Ernakulan, 683503
7.S. Chithrakumar, Assistant Training Officer, Government Industrial Training Institute (Women), Natham Road, Kullanampatti, Dindigul-624003
8.Rabinarayan Sahu, Training Officer, Special ITI for PwDs, At-Khudpur(Near Nageshwar Temple), Post-Jatni, District-Khordha, Pin Code-752050
9.Sunita Singh, Assistant Training Officer (A.T.O.), Govt. Industrial Training Institute, Bhubaneswar Govt. Industrial Training Institute, Near Governor house, Post:- Nayapalli, Unit-8, Bhubneswar-751012
10.Mrs. Pooja R Singh, Training Officer, National Skill Training institute, Bangalore, Beside ESIC hospital-peenya, Outer Ring Road, Yeshwanthpur, Bengaluru
11.Mrs Divy L, Training Officer, National Skill Training Institute for Women, Hosur Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka
12.Dr. Dibyendu Choudhary, Faculty Member, School of Enterprise Management (SEM) National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Yousufguda, Hyderabad 

source: http://www.pib.gov.in / Ministry of Education – PIB Delh / Release ID: 1954-262 / September 02nd, 2023

Meet Nigar Shaji from TN’s Tenkasi, Aditya-L1 mission project director

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Shengottai (Tenkasi District) , TAMIL NADU:

The 23-hour-and-40-minute countdown for the Sun mission has begun. Aditya-L1 satellite will lift off from Sriharikota on Saturday at 11.50 a.m

Inside: Project director of the ambitious Aditya-L1 Nigar Shaji

Tenkasi : 

The contribution of Tamils to India’s Space Odyssey seems to be enduring as a woman scientist from the state’s southern district of Tenkasi will have her tryst with destiny when Aditya-L1 satellite soars into the sky on Saturday.

 Nigar Shaji (59), a native of Shengottai, is the project director of the ambitious Aditya-L1, which is the first space-based mission deployed by India to study the Sun.

Speaking to TNIE on Friday, Shaji’s brother S Sheik Saleem said Shaji completed her schooling in English medium at the Shengottai government higher secondary school.

“She did her graduation in engineering from the Tirunelveli government engineering college and joined ISRO in 1987. She resides in Bengaluru and visits Shengottai whenever there are family functions. Shaji’s husband, an engineer, is working in a Gulf country, and her son is also working as a scientist in the Netherlands. Her daughter and our mother are staying with Shaji in Bengaluru. We lost our father 30 years ago,” Saleem said. Incidentally, Chandrayaan 3 project director P Veeramuthuvel is also from Tamil Nadu.

Countdown starts

The 23-hour-and-40-minute countdown for the Sun mission has begun. Aditya-L1 satellite will lift off from Sriharikota on Saturday at 11.50 a.m. 

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States> Tamil Nadu / by Thinakaran Rajamani, Express News Service / September 02nd, 2023

Dr Abdul Shakeel to be conferred with Asia Achievers award

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Deralakatte Renjali (Ullal Taluk),Mangaluru, KARNATAKA / Saudi Arabia/ UAE:

 Dr Abdul Shakeel has been selected for the coveted Asia Achievers award given by Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre Colombo and High Commission of India Colombo for his social service including providing rice to more than 10000 eligible families cutting across religion and caste during Covid pandemic, adopting students who are financially poor and encouragement to outstanding students.

The award will be presented by Vidura Vikramanayake, minister for religious and cultural affairs, government of Sri Lanka and higher education minister of Sri Lanka Surena Raghavan at the 40th International cultural convention that is organized on August 25 at the auditorium of University of Visual and Performing Arts in Sri Lanka.

Dr Abdul Shakeel is the son of Abdul Khader Harekala and Maimuna couple, residents of Deralakatte Renjadi under Ullal taluk.

He is NRI entrepreneur having business interest in gulf countries. Dr Shakeel is the managing director of MMA Advertisement and interiors Saudi Arabia, Dubai, managing director of Grey Line Interior and Advertisement (UAE) and director of Readymix Concrete, India.

Dr Shakeel reserves 50% of profits of his business for social work through Dr Abdul Shakeel Charitable trust. During Corona pandemic he felicitated doctors, medical profession helpers and social workers who worked risking their own lives. Dr Shakeel supports youth, who are financially poor, to compete in national and international level sports and other activities. He has encouraged hundreds of children to get educated. He has also adopted several children. Dr Shakeel paid the educational expenses of students of backward community who have scored high marks in examinations and also took complete responsibility of their education. He has built houses for homeless people. Dr Shakeel also rendered financial help to those who get stuck in overseas countries. In addition, he has provided employment to hundreds of people in gulf countries.

source: http://www.daijiworld.com / DaijiWorld.com / Home> Karnataka / by Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (MS) / August 25th, 2023