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Scholarships worth ₹1 crore distributed to empower 1,000 students

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Hyderabad, TELANGANA / U.S.A :

Syed Mazharuddin Hussaini, Director, SEED Foundation, USA, encouraged students to work hard for a brighter future.

In a rare initiative to nurture academic excellence and support deserving talent, scholarships amounting to ₹1 crore were awarded to 1,000 meritorious students of Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU). The scholarships, distributed under the merit-cum-means Scholarship 2025, aim to ease the financial burden of students and encourage them to pursue their educational aspirations without constraints, said the university.

The scholarship distribution ceremony was organised by the Dean of Students’ Welfare, MANUU, and generously sponsored by SEED, USA, in collaboration with The Quran Foundation. The event not only recognised the hard work of the selected students but also underscored the university’s commitment to fostering inclusive education and creating opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds.

Delivering the presidential address, Prof. Syed Ainul Hasan, Vice Chancellor appreciated the efforts of SEED Foundation and The Quran Foundation, while congratulating the students. He instructed the beneficiaries to use the scholarship amount wisely, and strongly encouraged them to study hard, remain disciplined, and not indulge in any unlawful activities. He also urged students to make the best use of this opportunity to contribute towards the progress of society through education.

Syed Mazharuddin Hussaini, Director, SEED Foundation, USA, encouraged students to work hard for a brighter future. He emphasized that SEED has been associated with MANUU for the past three years and assured that the support will continue to grow in the coming years. He also expressed his intent to extend scholarships to students of the Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) from the next year.

Prof. Ishtiaque Ahmed, Registrar remarked that scholarships are not just financial assistance but recognition of students’ hard work and an encouragement to reach greater heights. He urged the students to pursue their education with sincerity, discipline, and a vision for nation-building.

Prof. Syed Alim Ashraf Jaisi, Dean Students’ Welfare delivered welcome address. He assured that MANUU is committed to ensuring that no deserving student is deprived of education due to financial constraints, and highlighted that such scholarships serve as a powerful tool to uplift students academically and socially.

The cheques were distributed to selected students on the occasion.

Mahpara Ali, Chief General Manager (Retd.), SBI, and other dignitaries were also present there. Assistant Deans, Students’ Welfare – Dr. Jarrar Ahmad, Assistant Dean, Students’ Welfare, presented a vote of thanks and Ismat Fathima hosted the event.

In another development, the MANUU, Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Hyderabad is inviting application forms for third phase admission counseling into vacant seats in ITI Trades at Hyderabad. The Last date for submission of filled in application form at MANUU ITI Hyderabad is August 28, 2025.

According to the Principal, Dr. Arshia Azam applications form can be obtained from MANUU – ITI Hyderabad or can be downloaded from University website www.manuu.edu.in. The counseling will be held on August 29 from 9.30 am onwards at ITI, MANUU Campus, Gachibowli.

For details candidates can contact the ITI office in person or by telephone: 040-23008428 & 9440692452, said the university in a latest statement to the media.

source: http://www.theokhlatimes.com / The Okhla Times / Home> JMI-Edu / by The Okhla Times / August 08th, 2025

Media innovator Farhat Khan joins global film powerhouse IIFSA as fellow and Astar award council member

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Gorakhpur, UTTAR PRADESH / NEW DELHI :

Prof. Farhat Basir Khan (image outsourced)

India’s media innovator Farhat Khan joins global film powerhouse IIFSA as fellow and Astar award council member. Here is the report:

As the global film industry increasingly embraces innovation at the intersection of art, science, and education, an Indian academic has been named to one of its most distinguished international institutions.  Prof. Farhat Basir Khan has been elected a Fellow of the International Institute of Film Science and Art (IIFSA) and appointed to its Astar Award Council, becoming the first Indian to hold both positions.

The dual appointment represents a significant moment for India’s academic and cinematic communities. It signals the growing international recognition of India’s contributions to the evolving landscape of film theory, media education, and technological storytelling. As IIFSA prepares to host its inaugural Astar Awards in Bangkok on August 27, and expands its global academic alliances across Europe, North America, and Asia, Khan’s appointment places an Indian voice at the core of international decision-making on the future of screen culture.

The role is more than symbolic. The Astar Council will shape the vision and execution of one of the most anticipated new global awards in film and media innovation. The ceremony will convene leaders from across creative, academic, and technological fields, recognising those redefining what it means to tell stories in the digital age.

Based in New York City, IIFSA is a globally respected think tank advancing the integration of cinematic art with scientific and technological exploration. Its current roster of Fellows includes some of the most influential figures in the field: Demetri Terzopoulos, Oscar Technical Award winner and a pioneer in visual computing; Prof. Patricia Pisters, a leading theorist on neuro-cinema; and George Huang, the UCLA professor whose screenwriting work has shaped Hollywood’s narrative landscape. IIFSA’s initiatives range from academic research and policy reports to cross-continental educational reforms and interdisciplinary artistic collaborations.

Prof Farhat Khan’s journey to this global stage is built on decades of educational innovation. He was instrumental in developing the academic and technical foundation of the AJK Mass Communication Research Centre at Jamia Millia Islamia, now considered among the premier media schools in Asia. Farhat Khan portfolio includes the creation or restructuring of over 24 academic programmes, the establishment of 12 media production labs across Indian institutions, and the launch of the Department of Design and Innovation in 2021 , an interdisciplinary space focused on storytelling, technology, and civic engagement.

Currently heading the Centre for Media and Mass Communication Studies at Jamia Hamdard, Farhat Khan continues to influence media education with an emphasis on accessibility, innovation, and purpose-driven communication. His work extends far beyond the classroom: initiatives like Photos4Peace, ChitthiAayi Hai, and Votography have used visual storytelling as tools for public awareness, democratic participation, and social change.

Farhat Khan also led the Indian student team that won the country’s first Sony World Photography Award (Student Focus category) at Cannes in 2009, competing against teams from around the globe, a milestone still regarded as a turning point in India’s international visual arts recognition.

Farhat Khan election to IIFSA’s Fellowship and Council reflects the organisation’s emphasis on inclusive, global, and interdisciplinary leadership. As IIFSA seeks to shape the next era of cinematic practice and education, perspectives from emerging and underrepresented regions are being brought to the centre of the conversation ,and Khan’s presence plays a key role in that realignment.

Far from being a personal accolade alone, this appointment points to a broader shift: the recognition of India not only as a consumer or producer of cinema, but as a thought leader in how visual narratives will be conceived, taught, and experienced in the years to come.

source: http://www.theokhlatimes.com / The Okhla Times / Home> JMI-Edu / by The Okhla Times / August 08th, 2025

JMI’s Chemistry Professor Tokeer Ahmad conferred with the Prestigious CRSIBronze Medal-2025

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NEW DELHI :

Prof. Tokeer Ahmad at the Department of Chemistry, Jamia Millia Islamia has been
conferred with the prestigious Chemical Research Society of India (CRSI) Bronze Medal
for the year 2025 at the 35th CRSI-ACS National Symposium in Chemistry & ACS
Lectures held at IIT Gandhinagar from July 3-5, 2025. Prof. Ahmad has been awarded
CRSI Medal in recognition of his impactful research contributions in Chemistry on
Hydrogen Energy and Nanocatalysis.The CRSI Medal is the highest honor by CRSI and is
among the top awards in Chemical Science given in recognition of outstanding
contributions in Chemistry which have significant impact through leading research and
high quality publications.


Prof. Ahmad delivered the CRSI Bronze Medal Lecture titled “Designing of Functional
Heterostructures for Scalable H2 Production using Overall Catalysis” at the symposium.

Prof. Tokeer Ahmad, a Fellow of Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC), has graduated from
IIT Roorkee and holds a Ph.D. from IIT Delhi. His research interest includes the designing
of functional heterostructures for green hydrogen energy, CO2RR & NRR for
applications in climatic sustainable environment. Prof. Ahmad has supervised 16 PhD’s,
published 228 research papers and three books with research citation of ~10,000, hindex of 59 and i10-index of 186. Prof. Ahmad is also the recipient of MRSI Medal, SMC
Bronze Medal, ISCAS Medal, Inspired Teacher’s President of India Award, DST-DFG
award, IIT Delhi Alumni Faculty Award, Distinguished Scientist Award, Dr. S. S.
Deshpande National Award, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Excellence Award of Education,
Teacher’s Excellence Award and elected as Member of National Academy of Sciences
India. Prof. Ahmad has figured in World Top 2% Scientists for consecutive five years
since 2020 in both coveted lists including career long by Stanford University, USA.
Vice-Chancellor, Jamia Millia Islamia, Prof. Mazhar Asif and Registrar JMI, Prof. Md.
Mahtab Alam Rizvi congratulated Prof. Ahmad and expressed their happiness on his
outstanding achievement bringing laurels to the university. Prof Ahmad said that he was
honoured and elated at the recognition bestowed on him, especially, as it testifies to the
extraordinary research work undertaken by him on the production of Green Hydrogen
Energy. Prof. Ahmad thanked the team of hard working students, collaborators, mentors,
friends and family members for the Medal Award.

The Chemical Research Society of India (CRSI) was established in 1999 as part of the
50th anniversary celebrations of the country’s independence. The main objectives of the
CRSI are to recognize, promote and foster talent in Chemistry and Chemical Sciences
and to improve the quality of Chemical Education as well as research in all branches of
Chemistry. CRSI recognizes outstanding achievements in chemical research through
awards, grants, and medals. The society has active collaboration with the Royal Society
of Chemistry, American Chemical Society, Asian, German, and French Chemical Societies.

source: http://www.jmi.ac.in / Jamia Millia Islamia / by Office of Chief Public Relations Officer, JMI / July 10th, 2025

National Women Bioscientist Award 2018 to Dr. Nahid Ali

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Kolkata, WEST BENGAL :

National Women Bioscientist Award to Dr. Nahid Ali, 08 March 2018.

Congratulations Prof. Nahid Ali for winning the National Women Bioscientist Award on International Women’s Day 08th March 2018.

source: http://www.iicb.res.in / CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology

Top 10 Innovators Award 2015 to Dr. Nahid Ali

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Kolkata, WEST BENGAL :

The award presented by Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Hon’ble Minister of Science & Technology & Earth Sciences, Govt. of India on 13 May 2015 in a ceremony held in DRDO Bhavan, New Delhi.13th May 2015

Congratulations Dr. Nahid Ali for achieving Top 10 Innovators award for Dipstick Technology by the DST jointly with FICCI and Lockheed Martin corporation and Indo US Science and Technology Forum 2015.

Dr. Nahid Ali, Chief Scientist, Infectious Diseases and Immunology Division, CSIRIICB, was awarded the Gold Medal and a certificate at the “Innovators Competition” for DST-Lockheed Martin India Innovation Growth Programme 2015. The award was given by Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Hon’ble Minister of Science & Technology & Earth Sciences, Govt. of India on 13 May 2015 in a ceremony held in DRDO Bhavan, New Delhi.

Dr. Ali’s innovation, a dipstick device for the diagnosis of Kala-azar and PKDL, has been selected among top 10 technologies out of 1500 applications received this year. The technology has already been filed for patent and also published in the Journal of Emerging Infectious Diseases (Saha et al, 2011; 17: 1304-06).

source: http://www.iicb.res.in / CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology

DBT Senior Women Biosciences Award 2014 to Dr. Nahid Ali

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Kolkata, WEST BENGAL :

DBT Senior Women Biosciences Award to Dr Nahid Ali, 04 May 2014.

Congratulations to Dr. Nahid Ali for ‘DBT Women Biosciences Award’ in Senior Category (2014).

source: http://www.iicb.res.in / CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology

‘I’m Proud to Be a Bengali’: Meet Nilufa Yasmin Who Topped UGC NET 2025 With 100%, Earned CM’s Praise

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Katwa Town (Purba Bardhaman District) , WEST BENGAL :

Nilufa Yasmin

Kolkata : 

Nilufa Yasmin has scored a perfect 100% in the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) held in June 2025. She has qualified for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Bengali.

The UGC NET is a national-level exam that determines eligibility for the award of the JRF, a scholarship awarded to postgraduate students to pursue research that leads to a PhD.

Her result is being celebrated as an achievement. It came after two previous unsuccessful attempts. She appeared for the exam along with more than 7,52,000 candidates. Her score of 100% has placed her right at the top.

Belonging to the state of West Bengal, she feels proud of her language and identity.

“I am proud to be a Bengali. I take even greater pride in my subject, which is Bengali language, and I am determined to hold onto it as I move forward in life,” she told TwoCircles.net, with a sense of pride.

Nilufa, 26, comes from Katwa town in Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. Her academic performance from school through college has been excellent.

Lauding her success, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “Congratulations to Nilufa Yasmin of Katwa in Purba Bardhaman for scoring 100 percentile and securing first position in India in UGC-NET June, 2025 in Bengali and to Rikta Chakraborty of Kolkata for securing second position in India in UGC-NET June, 2025 in Mass Communication and Journalism. Your achievements have made our State proud. Congratulations to your parents/ guardians and teachers too.”

Nilufa said this recognition from the chief minister is an honour and a reminder for her to strive even harder in the future.

She is currently pursuing her PhD on Sangeet O Sahityer Melbondhon from the Burdwan University. Her research explores the connection between music and literature.

She has an interest in music. She learnt Rabindra Sangeet during her school years and has taken part in many singing competitions. She has won prizes in various categories, including a gold medal in Rabindra Sangeet, Nazrul Geeti and classical ‘bhaktigeeti’.

“I am inspired by legendary singers like Mohammed Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar,” she says.

She is a singer herself and has hosted a musical show titled ‘Eto Sur Eto Gaan’ on Doordarshan. She shares her singing performances on her You Tube Channel.

Her ambition is to become a professor in Bengali literature.

An avid reader who is inspired by her favourite authors such as Sarathchandra Chattopadhyay, Rabindranath Tagore, Procheta Gupta, among others, she aspires to be a professor of Bengali language and literature.

She has written 16 stories on themes such as women, social issues and romance. She hopes to publish them one day. She also wants to write a book.

Nilufa Yasmin with her parents

Nilufa says she owes her success to her sister and her parents who are in the field of education. She has a message for aspiring young girls and women: “Stand on your own feet first as financial freedom is the greatest form of freedom. Education brings dignity and teaches us to respect others. It is more important to be truly educated than just formally literate.”

She believes that food and language should not be used to create barriers.

Speaking about the alleged harassment and targeting of Bengali-speaking Muslims in different parts of the country, she says, “I am heartbroken by these incidents. One’s language, food and attire are personal choices and fundamental rights. Even though our country is independent, our mindset is yet to attain that freedom. Had we been free in thoughts, then no one would attack another for their language. This causes pain.”

source: http://www.twocircles.net / TwoCircles.net / Home> India News> India Politics> Indian Muslim> Lead Story> TCN Positive / by Nikhat Fatima, TwoCircles.net / August 10th, 2025

Want to be doctors with social commitments : the Muslim girls P Hiba the Kerala State Topper and Marium Rafi the State 02nd in MBBS entrance examinations

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KERALA :

Malappuram: 

P Hiba, the Muslim girl from Manjeri in Malappuram district, who topped the 2015 Kerala Medical Entrance Examination, while dedicating her success to her late father said she wanted to become a doctor with social commitment.

“I want to be a good doctor with social commitment and will use the opportunity to serve the society”, Hiba said while talking to reporters after the results.

“If you are driven by stern decision towards something, you will get for sure,” she added.

As per the state medical entrance exam results declared Wednesday, P. Hiba of Malappuram scored 954.7826 and stood first in the list.

Hiba had not expected the rank. “I was confident that I could make it to a government medical college in the State,” she said, without hiding her surprise at winning the first rank.

Hiba completed her Class 12 last year with 98 per cent marks from the Manjeri GBHSS and worked hard for the entrance examination last year.

She had joined an entrance examination centre at Pala in the beginning but left it owing to home sickness.  She then joined Bhabha Institute of Sciences at Manjeri which proved to be a key factor in her success. 

Hiba is keen to join MBBS at the Government Medical College, Kozhikode. But she is waiting for the results of the All India Medical Entrance Examination. She would not be in two minds if she gets admission at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.

Hiba was followed by Marium Rafi from Aluva who stood second with 944.3478. The third rank went to Ajeesh Sabu from Kollam, who also scored 944.3478.

Mariam termed her victory as grace of Allah and help and support extended by the parents and sister. She told a local news website that she never expected such an achievement.

Mariam is also preparing for the All India Medical Entrance Examination and will join All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) if she is blessed with a chance.

source: http://www.ummid.com / Ummid.com / Home> India / by ummid.com news network (headline edited) / May 22nd, 2015

Almas Nazim Syed tops Maharashtra MBBS finals with 11 gold medals

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MAHARASHTRA :

Nashik: 

Continuing her dream run of academic success, Almas Nazim Syed of Government Medical College Nagpur, crossed yet another milestone by securing the top position in Maharashtra MBBS final exam, bagging 11 gold medals and a scholarship.

Daughter of Dr Syed Nazim, a general practitioner, Almas Nazim Syed, has topped every exam in her career, including the 2009 Maharashtra HSC board exam before the impressive performance in the Maharashtra MBBS final exams.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devenndra Fadnavis in Nashik to address the 14th Convocation of the Maharashtra University Health Sciences (MUHS), felicitated Almas Nazim Syed and also conferred on her citation and gold medals.

Along with Almas Nazim Syed, a total of 7,478 students from different streams of medicine were awarded with the convocation. Of these 71 gold medals were given to the students. Nine students were awarded with Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Interestingly, after topping the 2009 HSC exams, Almas Nazim Syed, whose brother was then studying in second year MBBS, had vowed to study medical science with specialisation in gynaecology, and build a hospital for poor people.

“I want to fulfil my mother’s desire that I open a nursing home or a hospital to serve the needy,” she had said.

Almas’ motivation, however, was her grandma Safiya, a writer.

“I wanted to be gynaecologist and open a hospital since I was in class 5. It was prompted by my grandmother telling us one day that she was not able to pursue her dream of opening a nursing home to look after children’s studies,” she said.

A vivid reader of novels, Almas is fully determined to achieve her target.

“Dare to dream. Have passion to fulfill that dream. Be persistent in hard work. Don’t be aimless in life”, were her words after cracking the 2009 HSC exams.

After clearing the MBBS finals and becoming a doctor, it will now be interesting to see how Almas Nazim Syed, married to a politician’s grandson in Akola, fulfils her mother’s desire to open her dream hospital for poor.

source: http://www.ummid.com / Ummid.com / Home> Education & Career / by ummid.com news network / May 27th, 2015

Dr Anwar Siddiqui Honoured with Influential Ayurvedacharya Award

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Nagpur, MAHARASHTRA :

Nagpur:

Dr Anwar Siddiqui, head of Panchakarma at Shri KR Pandav Ayurveda College and founder of Kerala Ayurveda & Panchakarma, received the Influential Ayurvedacharya Award from Sakal and Baidyanath. The award recognized his contributions to Ayurvedic medicine and social service.

The event was attended by Union minister Nitin Gadkari, Baidyanath’s managing director Suresh Sharma, and 45 leading Ayurveda doctors from across India. Dr Siddiqui, a BAMS and MD in Panchakarma from Poddar Government Ayurveda College in Mumbai, also holds a Master’s degree in Sanskrit. He has authored the book Ayurvedic Detoxification in Obesity, published in Germany.

With more than two decades of practice, Dr Siddiqui has gained recognition for treating chronic illnesses through Panchakarma therapy. During the Covid-19 pandemic, he helped set up a free hospital in Pachpaoli, strengthening his reputation for service to both healthcare and the community. Dr Siddiqui is a prominent leader associated with Jamaat-e-Islami Hind and a member of its Maharashtra State Advisory Council.

source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Latest News> Report / by Radiance News Bureau / August 24th, 2025