Youth are the future of any sports and Oman Cricket (OC) is a firm believer in grooming the youngsters in the country.
With an aim to provide a strong foundation, Oman Cricket has roped in an energetic partner in Majees Technical Services (MTS).
Oman is all set to host the prestigious ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup (CWC) Division 2- Asia from September 29-October 7 and the partnership agreement between OC and MTS comes as a perfect boost for the national team.
Speaking at the signing ceremony held at the OC headquarters on Thursday, Ishrath Habibulla, MTS managing director, said, “It is a matter of great pride to join the Oman Cricket family. We are a young company and have been in service for past 15 years. So our focus and aim is to associate ourselves with a similar age-group bracket. The U19 cricket development perfectly matches our ambitions and we are happy to join the journey with Oman Cricket.”
Habibulla, who himself has been an active cricketer in domestic league during his young days, said ‘the remarkable growth of Oman Cricket has made all cricket fans proud’. “We have also fielded team in the Oman Cricket Premier Division last season and had a decent outing. Our love for the game is now further strengthened by our association with U19 cricket,” he said.
The MTS top official said that ‘the journey with Oman Cricket’ and supporting the youth [U19] is the way forward for his company.
Oman Cricket Chairman H E Pankaj Khimji termed the partnership ‘a positive development for the youth cricket’.
After signing the agreement in the presence of the OC board treasurer Alkesh Joshi, OC board member Kiran Asher and OC chief development officer Duleep Mendis, H E Khimji said, “U19 cricket is a very important stage in the development of the game and for the future of our national team. We have witnessed the talent of our U19 players who have grown into our national team stars. The likes of Jatinder Singh, Aqib Ilyas, Sufiyan Mahmood and Wasim Ali have proved their credentials.
“The support we will get for the U19 team from Majees will help us nurture more players in the future. We thank them for their partnership as our boys prepare for the ICC U19 Men’s CWC-Division 2 tournament in Oman later this month.”
H E Khimji said, “Oman cricket’s rise at the global stage is evident and in cricket parlance, we are now a recognised commodity. This has been a result of the success in hosting successfully the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup last year and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier earlier this year. Our national team’s success at international level has got the corporates notice the value of supporting the game. We hope to give our partners the value in investing with us.”
On this occasion, Mendis said, “The U19 squad acts a feeder for the national team. To get a partner for the young team is an encouraging development that will go a long way in giving a boost to the youth cricket structure in the country.
source: http://www.timesofoman.com / Times of Oman / Home> Sports / by Times News Service / September 04th, 2022
300+ NGOs & Changemakers honoured with the 2nd AMP National Award for Social Excellence 2022!
Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Maulana Arshad Madani, renowned Islamic Scholar and President of Jamiatul Ulema Hind, for his immense contribution to the welfare of the people of the country cutting across Community and Religious lines.
Monday, 15th August 2022:
Winners of 2ndAMP National Awards for Social Excellence (NASE) 2022 was announced yesterday, on the evening of Independence Day, 15th August in an eagerly awaited function graced by honourable guests and large gathering of participants from across India.
More than 2000 NGOs and individuals were nominated, out of which close to 380 were shortlisted for the various Awards.
The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Maulana Arshad Madani, renowned Islamic Scholar and Principal – Darul Uloom Deoband, for his immense contribution to the welfare of the people of the country cutting across Community and Religious lines.
The Omar Khatani Special NGO Award was given to Sofia Educational and Welfare Society.
14 National level NGOs and 82 State level NGOs were given Best NGO Award. 88 NGOs from different states who performed well but could not make it to the Best NGOs list were given Special Jury Awards.
Following are the NGOs (in alphabetical order) who were given the Best NGO Award;
Al-Ameen Mission
Association of Muslim Doctors (AMD)
Hamdard National Foundation
Human Welfare Foundation
Islamic Centre of India
Issa Foundation
Jamiat Open School (Jamiat Ulama E Hind Initiative)
Millat Foundation for Education Research and Development (MFERD)
Modern Educational Social & Cultural Organization (MESCO)
Rahman Foundation
Rising Beyond The Ceiling
Sahayata Trust
Society For Bright Future (SBF)
Zakat Foundation of India
Apart from NGOs, 116 individuals were honoured with the AMP NASE Change Maker Awards. These are the individuals who went beyond their personal and social limitations and made a difference in the lives of the underprivileged. Some of the notable Change Makers who have been honoured are;
Dr Ruha Shadab
Prof Farzana Mahdi
Dr Aqsa Sheikh
Mohammed Atique Sb.
Rifat Jawaid
Alishan Jafri
Ismat Ara
Khalida Parveen
Khushboo Khan
Er. Syed Sadatullah Husaini, President, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH) and a Special Guest at the function said “We should emulate the Quranic & Prophet Muhammad’s teachings (PBUH) and work for the welfare of all, irrespective of caste, creed and religion”.
He further said we need to bring Creativity and Innovation in solving people’s problems so that we are able to deliver the benefits to a larger section of the population with lesser resources and in quicker turnaround time.
Dr. Farah Usmani, International Health & Development Expert and Founder – Rising Beyond The Ceiling who works for removing gender biases in India and raise the visibility of women achievers said “Women just need one mentor or a support to encourage them in their quest for excellence. We just need to involve them in various social welfare endeavours and they will be able contribute significantly to the Family and the Society’s growth.”
Mr. Aamir Edresy, President – AMP, in his keynote address said “The main reason to honour the NGOs and Changemakers doing excellent work is to reach out to them and connect with them for larger welfare goals”.
He further said the AMP believes in Collaboration rather than Competition and added that we would like to learn from the successes of other NGOs working at the local level and help them in implementing the various successful projects of AMP in their geographies so maximum people can benefit.
Mr. Farook Siddiqui, Project Head – NGO Connect and the driving force behind the Awards along with his team, hosted the felicitation programme. He said AMP has been working on NGO Connect since last 5 years and implementing its 3Es projects in – Education, Employment Assistance and Empowerment domains. We decided to honour the NGOs & Changemakers as they are like the Gems & Jewels in the progress of our Nation.
The 10-member jury which selected the winners were led by Dr. Rihan Khan Suri, Pro Vic-Chancellor – Delhi Skill & Entrepreneurship University (Govt. of NCR, Delhi) & Mirza Mobin Beg, Sr. AMP Member and In-charge & Jury Co-ordinator – AMP NASE Awards 2022.
The Felicitation and Awards programme would not have been possible without the hard work of the AMP NGO-Connect team and the numerous AMP State & Chapter Heads and coordinators as well as the AMP Central Office staff from Mumbai.
About AMP:
Association of Muslim Professionals (AMP) is a non-profit organization of professional Muslims who have come together to perform their bit for the welfare of the of the Society and the Nation through Educational and Economic Empowerment. AMP is a Section 8 Company (Non-Profit) registered under Companies Act 2013, with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).
The above objectives are achieved by providing assistance to needy Individuals – Females & Males, irrespective of Caste, Creed and Religion.
source: http://www.ampindia.org / AMP, Association of Muslim Professionals / Home / August 15th, 2022
Telangana and Iran entered for the repair, conservation, digitalization and cataloguing of Urdu and Persian historical manuscripts and documents.
Hyderabad:
The Telangana State Archives and Research Institute on Wednesday entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Noor International Microfilm Centre, Culture House of the Islamic Republic of Iran, New Delhi for the repair, conservation, digitalization and cataloguing of Urdu and Persian historical manuscripts and documents, a common heritage between India and Iran.
The Telangana State Archives and Research Institute has a collection of rare and historical records dating back to 1406 A.D. pertaining to the Bahmani, Qutb Shahi, Adil Shahi and Mughal dynasties that ruled over the region.
The Institute houses more than 43 million documents, of which eighty percent of the records are in the classical Persian and Urdu languages owing to them being the official languages of the erstwhile dynasties of the Hyderabad Deccan region.
The records also include the original copies of GOs, gazettes etc of unified Andhra Pradesh from 1956 to 2014.
India and Iran have enjoyed a shared history which has influenced both cultures and civilisations. The documents housed in the Telangana State Archives are important historical artefacts of both countries.
This initiative, carried out by the Noor International Microfilm Centre which is housed in the Culture House of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in New Delhi, will bring millions of historical documents to life, and give future generations a glimpse of the state’s rich heritage.
It will also be a valuable asset for scholars from other countries who collaborate with Telangana State Archives for their research on the medieval and modern history of India and Telangana.
The entire process will be done at no cost to the state and will be entirely borne by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The MoU exchange ceremony took place at T-Hub Phase 2.0, in the presence of Telangana IT minister K.T. Rama Rao and Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr Ali Chegeni
source: http://www.siasat.com / The Siasat Daily / Home> News> Telangana / by News Desk / September 07th, 2022
Vartha Bharati Journalist Shamsuddin Enmuru was on Sunday conferred the BG Mohan Das Award for Best Report on Digital Media for the year 2022. The award is presented collaboratively by Gulfkannada.com and Nirat Sahitya Sampad in honor of senior journalist BG Mohan Das.
The award was conferred during a ceremony held at Kannada Bhavan here in the city’s BC road.
Speaking after receiving the award, Shamsuddin said said that the Koraga community, the original inhabitants of the country, are still struggling to live up to their self-esteem and to come into the mainstream of society.
“Deprived of basic amenities, human rights, owing to superstition, bigotry, untouchability. An entire community is on the brink of extinction. My report was a small attempt to bring their plight to the notice of the government. I am glad that people took note of it and it was selected for this prestigious award.” Shamsuddin said.
“I am Thankful to Niratha Sahitya Sampada and Gulf Kannadiga.com team for selecting my report for the award. I am also thankful to the Vartha Bharati team for supporting and encouraging me in my career. With this award I feel I have increased responsibilities now,” he added.
G. Mohan Das’ brother, Udupi District Chamber of Commerce and Industry Joint Secretary B. G. Laxmikant Beskur said that B. N. Mohan Das was very concerned about those who were neglected in society, who were in social distress, and those who were away from the mainstream society.
Brijesh Anchan, president of Niratha Sahitya Sampad, presided over the event. Advocate Sukesh Kumar Shetty read out the introduction of BG Mohan Das.
Lecturer Abdul Majeed introduced the awardee Samshuddin. President of Kannada Sahitya Parishad Bantwala Taluk Vishwanath Bantwala was present.
Sudha Nagesh, of Sharda High School, Panemangalore presented welcome note.
Karunakar Maripalla presented vote of thanks while BM Rafique compered the event.
source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / VarthaBharati / Home> Karavali / by Vartha Bharati / September 04th, 2022
The Delhi-based Institute of Objective Studies has chosen the veteran politician K. Rahman Khan, a former Union Minister for Minority Affairs and Ex-Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, to receive its 10th annual Lifetime Achievement Award.
The award was created to honour people who have significantly contributed to society’s growth and development across a range of fields. Rahman Khan’s name has been officially approved by the Institute of Objective Studies’ award committee. Khan was instrumental to the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2013 and the comprehensive report on auqaf in India prepared by the Joint Parliamentary Committee under his chairmanship.
Rahman Khan was born on April 5th, 1939 in Mandya, then a part of the Mysore State, and established his credentials as an accountant before entering politics out of a desire to aid the general populace. He was the first Muslim from Karnataka to crack the tough Chartered Accountant examination. Khan holds a D. Lit., is a fellow chartered accountant, and a business degree.
He was first elected to the Karnataka Legislative Council in 1978, rising to become its chairman in 1982–84 and then the head of the Karnataka State Minorities Commission (at the Cabinet level) in 1993–94. As chairman of the Karnataka Minorities Commission, he made recommendations that resulted in a door-to-door evaluation of minorities’ socioeconomic status that led to 4% of State Government offices and educational institutions being reserved for minorities.
He was first chosen to serve in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House) of Parliament in April 1994 and was again chosen in May 2000. He held the position of Deputy Leader of the Indian National Congress in the Upper House from May 2000 until July 2004. He was chosen to serve as the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha from 22 July 2004 to 2 April 2006 after being appointed as the Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers in the Union Cabinet. He was chosen to serve a third term in the Rajya Sabha in April 2006. He was appointed minister of union minority affairs in the UPA government in April 2012.
Through his association with the Al-Ameen Education Society of Bangalore, which oversees a number of prominent technical and other educational institutions, he established new standards for higher education for minorities. In addition to founding a respectable institution, he also provided the community with a fresh outlook, inspiring them to build and support educational institutions of their own throughout the preceding 50 years.
His most recent book, The Roadmap for Indian Muslims, is regarded as a significant piece of academic literature. K Rahman Khan will receive the 10th Lifetime Achievement Award this year in recognition of his all-around contributions, according to the Institute of Objective Studies’ award committee. The award ceremony date will shortly be made public.
It should be mentioned that the following people have previously received this award based on remarkable services. Emirate Shariah Phulwari Sharif , Patna, former Chief Justice of India AM Ahmadi, Akhlaq Rahman Qidwai, Prof B. Sheikh Ali, Maulana(Dr.) Saeedur Rahman Azmi Nadvi, A G Noorani Prof Akhtar Al Wasey, Prof Mohsin Osmani Nadvi and Maulana Hakeem Abdullah Mughaisi.
The Institute of Objective Studies first presented the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007. Recognizing those who have made outstanding contributions to the domains of law, journalism, science, technology, literature, and other relevant fields is the main goal of this award. In order to motivate the future generation and encourage more people to follow their passions and become authorities in their professions, it is important to support and value their services.
source: http://www.muslimmirror.com / Muslim Mirror / Home> Positive Story / September 06th, 2022
On this day, 80 years ago, in 1942, Rash Behari Bose founded the Indian National Army (INA) also known as the Azad Hind Fauj, which he later handed over to Subhash Chandra Bose. Rash Behari Bose continued to serve as the INA’s supreme advisor under Subhash Chandra Bose.
The Muslims of India, especially those settled in Rangoon and surrounding areas gave their lives and fortunes to the INA for the sake of the freedom of India. The efforts by Muslim soldiers and the business community at times made Subhash Chandra Bose praise them in unprecedented words. It’s a well-documented fact that numerous Muslim troops and officers are said to have received from Netaji the Tamgha-e-Sardar-e-Jang, Tamgha-e-Vir-e-Hind, Tamgha-e-Bahaduri, Tamgha-e-Shatru Nash, Senad-e-Bahaduri, and other decorations.
Following is the list of 12 such people who became legends due to their contribution and struggle in the INA.
Captain Abbas Ali
Freedom Fighter Captain Abbas Ali was born in Bulandshahar district of Uttar Pradesh on January 3, 1920. Abbas fought for the liberation of our country as a captain in the Indian National Army. Capt. Abbas was inspired by the speech of Subhas Chandra Bose in 1943 and decided to commit his life to our country’s freedom. Abbas was detained by the British Army and given a life sentence. But after India became independent, the death penalty was revoked. Captain Abbas Ali breathed his last on 11 October 2014 at Aligarh.
Abdul Habeeb Yusuf Marfani
Memon Abdul Habeeb Yusuf Marfani was a freedom fighter and businessman from the Dhoraji town of Saurashtra, Gujarat. On July 9, 1944, when Subhas Chandra Bose founded INA in Rangoon, Marfani was the first to come forward to contribute financially to the Azad Hind Bank. Soon, the box swelled with contributions from Indian expats in Rangoon and Singapore. Yusuf Marfani was so close to Netaji that he gave Rs 1 crore in cash and Rs 3 lakh in jewellery in 1944, which would be worth almost Rs 800 crore today.
Abid Hasan Safrani
Zain Al-Abdin Hasan was born to an anti-colonist family in Hyderabad on 11th April 1911. He became acquainted with Subhas Chandra Bose when the latter was addressing a meeting of Indian prisoners of war In Germany. Abid became Bose’s close aide and was given the title of a Major in the INA. On the suggestion of Abid, the INA adopted “Jai Hind” as its slogan. After independence, he joined the Civil Service in 1948 and retired as the Ambassador to Denmark in 1969. Aged 73, He passed away in 1984 in his hometown.
M.K.M Ameer Hamza
M.K.M. Ameer Hamza also known as Hamza “Bhai” was born on 22 January 1918 at Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu. Ameer Hamza was a member of Subhas Chandra Bose’s Indian National Army and a liberation fighter from Tamil Nadu. As a teenager, he travelled to Burma for trade and there he supported and donated millions of Rupees to INA. The British government detained and questioned him for supporting Netaji’s Army. In his final years, he suffered from poverty and struggled. On January 1, 2016, Ameer Hamza passed away.
General Shah Nawaz Khan
Azad Hind Fauj officer Shah Nawaz Khan was born in Rawalpindi, British India. He joined the INA after the arrival of Subhash Chandra Bose in South-East Asia. Shah Nawaz led the INA troops into North-Eastern India, capturing Kohima and Imphal, which were thereafter held by the INA under Japanese authority. He also created history by being the first Indian to hoist the Tricolor at Red Fort after taking down the flag of the British Empire. Post-independence Shah Nawaz was active in politics, elected four times Lok Sabha from Meerut.
Major General Mohammed Zaman Kiani
Major General Mohammed Zaman Kiani served in the British Indian Army before transferring to the Indian National Army (INA), under the command of Subhas Chandra Bose, where he oversaw the 1st Division. After graduating from the Indian Military Academy with the Sword of Honor, he enlisted in the Punjab regiment. His efforts to the Azad Hind were eventually recognised, and the Indian government posthumously gave him the Netaji Medal. He died on June 4, 1981.
Colonel Nizamuddin
Nizamuddin, whose birth name was Saifuddin, was born in 1901 in the village of Dhakwan (in the current Uttar Pradesh district of Azamgarh. Saifuddin left his house when he was in his early 20s and sailed from Calcutta to the metropolis to join the British army. While he was serving in the colonial army He overheard a British army general urging white soldiers to let the Indian sepoys die but to save the donkeys to carry food for the rest of the force. He shot the officer out of rage at the callousness and injustice of the comments and then fled to Singapore. Nizamuddin was employed as a driver of Subhash Bose, driving the leader everywhere. He also battled alongside Netaji in the forests of Burma between 1943 and 1944 against the British Army (now Myanmar). He was shot three times in 1943 after jumping in front of him (Netaji) and saving his life. He was given the nickname of “colonel” lovingly by Netaji himself.
Colonel Habib ur Rahman
Colonel Habib ur Rahman who co-founded Azad Hind Fauj alongside General Mohan Singh was put in command of the Administration branch at the organization’s headquarters. He oversaw a mission to Burma. Netaji was given the position of Officer in Charge of the Training School after taking over the command of the Azad Hind Fauj. He also took his oath as a minister on October 21, 1943, the day Azad Hind Sarkar was established. Later, he was also named the Deputy Chief of Army Staff, and on August 18, 1945, he accompanied Netaji on his last known trip.
Colonel Inayatullah Hasan
General Mohan Singh named Inayatullah Hasan as the director of Azad Hind Radio. He created well-known nationalistic radio plays that compelled All India Radio to air a competing storyline in India. Later, Netaji named him the head of the training division, where he instructed citizens, including women and children, in the use of weapons.
Colonel Shaukat Ali Malik
The first national flag to fly over free Indian land was flown by Colonel Shaukat Ali Malik. At Moirang in Manipur on April 14, 1944, Malik, the commander of the Bahadur Group of the Azad Hind Fauj, raised the flag. Moirang was the first region in India to be taken over by the INA and the first location on the Indian subcontinent that the Azad Hind Government controlled. Malik received the Sardar-e-Jung for leading his soldiers in this capture. After establishing a civilian administration, intelligence agents were dispatched inside enemy territory. One of the highest military honours of Azad Hind Fauj, the Tamgha-e-Sardar-e-Jang, was bestowed upon him by Netaji.
Colonel Mehaboob Ahmad
The connection between Azad Hind Sarkar and Azad Hind Fauj was Colonel Mehaboob Ahmad. He served as Major General Shahanwaz Khan’s counsellor throughout the campaigns in Arakan and Imphal
Karim Ghani
Before Netaji arrived from Germany, Karim Ghani, a Tamil journalist who resided in Burma, served as the leader of the Indian Independence League. He took an oath to serve as one of the six advisors when Azad Hind Sarkar was established. Karim Ghani served as Dr Ba Maw’s parliamentary secretary in Burma prior to the Second World War. He served as the manager of “The Muslim Publishing House,” the editor of the Malayalam daily Malayan Nanban, and the editor of the Malay edition of Dawn, under the name Sinaran, as president of the All Malaya Muslim Missionary Society (AMMMS) and a representative in a number of other organisations, Ghani was also active in the Muslim League.
Written by Talha Hussain Gulbargavi for Kalam Research Foundation.
source: http://www.thecognate.com / The Cognate / Home> History / by Talha Hussain Gulbargavi / September 02nd, 2022
In a first of its kind, Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) is coming out of its academic cocoon and honouring a few of those whose contribution to the spread of Urdu across the linguistic communities in unmatched. Most of them are the unrecognized greats of the Urdu language, literature and culture.
The University has aptly selected Teachers Day that falls on September 5 (Monday) to honour the greats of the language. They have been named as Sitara-e-Urdu or the Stars of Urdu.
According to sources this will become a permanent feature of the MANUU calendar.
A press note from the PR Department of the university, Prof. Siddiqui Mohd. Mahmood, Dean, School of Education and Training (SET), informed that his former veteran colleague Prof. Amina Kishore has agreed to speak on “Challenges of Being a Teacher in 21st Century” at CPDUMT auditorium at 11.00 am.
Syed Ainul Hasan, Vice-Chancellor will preside over the function.
The felicitation programme has been organized by Centre for Urdu Culture Studies to mark the occasion.
Prof. Shugufta Shaheen, Chairperson of the Felicitation Committee, said that Lakshmi Devi Raj, Syed Jafar Amir Rizvi, Shahid Husain Zuberi, Oudesh Rani Bawa and Mazhar uz Zaman Khan will be honoured for their unique role in promoting Urdu in its various forms.
His preachings and Farazi movement not only helped the people in fighting against the anarchy, but also provoked the desire for freedom among them
Haji Shariatullah
Haji Shariatullah, who militantly led Farazi Movement that stood as a source of inspiration for several revolutionaries in the Indian Freedom Struggle, was born in 1780 in Bahadur / Banderlakola village, Faridpur district in Bengal. His father Abdul Zaalib was a weaver.
When Haji Shariatullah was 18 years old, he went on a pilgrimage to Makkah, where he studied spiritual scripts extensively and became a scholar.
In Makkah, Haji Shraiathullah met Syed Ahmed Barelwi, the founder of the Wahabi movement and the warrior Syed Mir Nisar Ali (Titu Mir) who added militancy to the Wahabi movement in India. The trio decided their path of movement before leaving for India. As a result of their decisions, Haji Shariatullah reached Faridpur in 1802.
After returning to the motherland, he settled in Nawabari Village near Dhaka (presently the capital of Bangladesh). While imparting spiritual knowledge, he used to encourage the people towards the movement to emancipate the country from the yoke of British Raj. His movement was known as the ‘Farazi Movement’ and his followers were known as ‘Farazis’ in the history.
When he travelled extensively in Bengal, he saw the woes of peasants and artisans who were being exploited by the officials of the East India Company, Zamindars and the Mahajans. Haji Shariathullh decided to liberate the people from these problems and took to the path of revolution. He garnered support from the farmers, artisans and different classes of people. Haji Shariathulla fought on behalf of the people, against the English rulers, Zamindars and English plantation owners and succeeded several times.
As Shariatullah was very cautious in legal matters, the Courts and the laws could not trouble him. Haji Shariatullah’s preachings and Farazi movement not only helped the people in fighting against the anarchy, but also provoked the desire for freedom among them. Farazi movement was active for about half a century and later it continued to influence the freedom movement for another half a century. Haji Shariatullah, the guiding light of the Farazi movement, passed away in 1839.
Syed Naseer Ahamad is a Telugu writer and journalist who has written several books on the role of Muslims in the struggle for the freedom of India. Many of his books have been translated into other languages. He can be contacted at naseerahamedsyed@gmail.com and cellphone number 91-9440241727.
source: http://www.siasat.com / The Siasat Daily / Home> Opinion / by Syed Naseer Ahamed / posted by Sameer / September 02nd, 2022
The new information technology minister of Bihar Mohammad Israil Mansuri belongs to a socially backward Dhuniya community.
Mohammad Israil Mansuri. | Photo: Facebook/Israilmansuriofficial
Patna (Bihar) :
Mohammad Israil Mansuri, a Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MLA is the new minister of Information Technology in the government of Bihar.
Mansuri, 46, belongs to the Dhuniya community and uses Mansuri as a surname. In Bihar, the Mansuris are primarily involved in quilt making. He is considered to be the first in his community to become a minister in the government.
Mansuri started his political career in 2001 as a Mukhiya (village head). Though he calls himself a “servant of all communities,” in political terms he is a Pasmanda (socially backward).
Mansuri completed his early education in his village Mathurapur, Patahi in the Muzaffarpur district. He studied up to I.Sc. and later joined politics.
His father Mohammad Usman does not have prior experience in politics and his wife Zubaida Khatoon is a homemaker. His only daughter Neha Tarannu is studying Unani medicine. Mansuri used to work with his father in litchi gardens and at his grocery shops. He is the third among six siblings of four brothers and two sisters. One of his brothers runs a fruit shop while the other is a teacher. He wanted to be a teacher but could not clear the main examination in 1994 while he had also passed the preliminary test for T.C. in Railways after passing his 12th board examination the same year.
He first joined Nitish Kumar’s party Janata Dal in 1996 and was part of the party till Kumar joined hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2017. He resigned from JD (U) and joined RJD.
Talking to TwoCircles.net, Mansuri thanked the Almighty and his party leaders Lalu Prasad and his son the deputy chief minister of Bihar Tejaswhi Yadav for choosing him to be a minister. “For me being a Mukhiya too was a big dream. Then in 2020, I got a ticket from RJD and got elected as an MLA in my first attempt from the Kanti seat. I was extremely surprised when I got a call to take the oath as a minister. It seems that my struggle in politics has impressed my leaders Lalu and Tejashwi,” he told TwoCircles.net.
“To struggle and strive for something comes naturally to me. I studied in a school where we had to take our Bora (Jute bag used as a mat) and did not have a pen and notebook but slates to write on. I used to cycle 10 to 15 kilometres to bring the grocery items for our shop while I was in school. As I had an interest in social work, I got a chance to meet people. Though I come from the Mansuri community, my popularity in all communities is equal,” he said.
Mansuri was caught in controversy soon after he became a minister. He travelled with the chief minister Nitish Kumar to the Hindu holy city of Gaya as he was the in-charge minister of that district. When he entered the Vishnupad temple accompanied by Kumar, a huge controversy erupted as “non-Hindus were not allowed to the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. “I used to visit all places of worship without caring for the religion. I was not made aware of the restriction at that temple. I entered without any intention to breach the rule.”
When asked what his focus would be as a minister of the IT department, he said, “IT is a fast-changing sector. We would try to keep our state updated in this field. We would also see how many jobs we can provide to the youths from our department as this government aims to give ten lakh jobs.” He checks his emails and runs his Facebook page by himself and has his own website.
All India Pasmanda Muslim Mahaz President and former Rajya Sabha member Ali Anwar told TwoCircles.net that as Mansuri belongs to Pasmanda Biradari his election as MLA and now elevation to a minister is a great morale booster for the downtrodden section of the Muslim community. “Lalu and Tejaswhi took the right decision to induct Mansuri as a minister and many more such steps are needed for the society,” he said.
Former Director of Jagjivan Ram Institute of Parliamentary Studies and Political Research – Srikant sees it as a necessary step to bring upward mobility to the people who belong to the lower strata of society. “Since Mansuri belongs to the most backward section of the society his empowerment in politics is in accordance with the theory of Ram Manohar Lohia and Mahatma Gandhi,” Srikant said.
Srikant added that it was a time taking process to empower the Pasmanda section but a positive step has been taken.
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Sami Ahmad is a journalist based in Patna, Bihar. He tweets at @samipkb
source: http://www.twocircles.net / TwoCircles.net / Home> Careers / by Sami Ahmad, TwoCircles.net / August 30th, 2022
Prof B Sheikh Ali, a veteran historian, academician and former Vice-chancellor of Goa and Mangaluru Univeristiy has passed away at a private hospital in the city on Thursday. He was 98.
He was a resident of third Cross, seventh main, Saraswatipuram in the city.
He is survived by his son, daughter and relatives and friends. The mortal remains will be taken to Muslim Hostel, Saraswatipuram, Mysuru for Deedar, followed by burial at main Khabrasthan behind Mysore Jail at Tipu Circle.
Sheikh Ali, B was an eminent historian and his contribution to the theory of history and its application to the ground realities of Karnataka is marvelous.
He was a student of University of Mysore and retired from the same institution as a professor of History.
A brief profile
Academic Distinctions
1. B.A. (Hons.) of Mysore University, I Rank, Gold Medalist, 1945. 2. MA. II Rank, Mysore University, 1946. 3. Ph.D., Aligarh Muslim University, 1954. 4. Ph.D., London University, 1960. 5. General President, Indian History Congress, 47th session, 1986. 6. President, Indian History Section, XXVIII International Congress of Orientalists, Canberra, Australia, 1971. 7. Founder President of Karnataka History Conference. 8. President, South India History Congress, 1985. 9. Delegate to the International Seminar at Ankara, Turkey, 1982. 10. Delegate to the International Seminar at Sofia, Bulgaria, 1986. 11. Delegate to the International Seminar, Moscow, Soviet Union, 1989. 12. Delegate to the International Seminar at Ras-al-Khairna, UAE, 1990. 13. Invited as Consultant to set up Indian Studies Departments and to teach at the University of Georgia, U.S.A. 1976-7. 14. Author of over 100 papers and 40 books.
Awards Conferred
1. Golden Jubilee Award of Mysore University for research in Humanities and Social Sciences. 2. Rajyotsava award of Karnataka State as Distinguished Educationist. 3. Mythic Society of India Award as Distinguished Historian. 4. Maulana Jauhar Award, 2003. 5. Sir Syed Award by American Federation of Muslims of Indian Origin (AFMI) -2004. 6. Canara Bank Award. 7. D.Litt. (Han. Causu) Kannada University, Hampi, 1998. 8. D.Litt. (Hon. Cause) Karnataka State Open University, Mysore. 9. D.Litt. (Han. Causa) Tumkur University, Tumkur. 10. D.Litt. (Han. Causa) University of Mysore, Mysore. 11. Government of Karnataka Award for Social Service. 12. Al-Ameen All-India Community Leadership Award, 2008.
Membership of Prestigious Bodies
1. Member, South and West Asian Regional Branch of the International Council of Archives, New Delhi. 2. Member of the Review Commission of the Karnataka Universities, Bangalore (1992-1994). 3. Member, Indian Historical Records Commission, New Delhi. 4. Member, All India Educational Movement, New Delhi. 5. President of the Cell to draft a project for a new University for the Muslim, New Delhi. 6. Former Member, Dr. Zakir Hussain Memorial Trust, New Delhi. (Prime Minister of India is its Chairman). 7. Member of the Value-Orientation of Education Committee, Planning Commission, New Delhi. 8. Founder Vice-Chancellor of two new Universities, Mangalore and Goa.
Abroad Tours
Great Britain, France, Germany, Switzerland, Portugal, Soviet Union, United States of America, Canada, Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Australia, Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore.
Social and Educational Activities
As the Founder President of Sultan Shaheed Educational Trust, Mysore he established the following institutions.
a) Deeniyat Madrasa : Ghousianagar, Mysore. b) Belagodu Abdul Sattar Nursery School: Ghousianagar, Mysore. c) Sultan Shaheed Lower Primary School: Urdu Medium, Ghousianagar, Mysore d) Sultan Shaheed Higher Primary School: English Medium, Ghousianagar, Mysore. e) Sultan Shaheed Women’s Tailoring Centre: Ghousianagar, Mysore. f) Sultan Shaheed Women’s Craft Centre: Ghousianagar, Mysore. g) Sultan Shaheed Clinic for Women and Children (Charitable): Ghousianagar, Mysore. h) Azad National Nursery School: Radhakrishna Nagar, Mysore. i) Azad National Lower Primary School: (Kannada Medium), Radhakrishna Nagar, Mysore. j) Maulana Azad Girls High School: (English Medium), Radhakrishna Nagar, Mysore. k) Maulana Azad B.Ed., College: Radhakrishna Nagar, Mysore. l) Maulana Azad D.Ed., College: Radhakrishna Nagar, Mysore. m) Maulana Azad AFMI PUC College: Radhakrishna Nagar, Mysore. n) Maulana Azad Hostel for Girls: Radhakrishna Nagar, Mysore. o) School for Challenged Children: Ghousianagar Mysore.
He was president of Mountain View chain of institutions in Chikmangalur, Karnataka, where in a sprawling campus of 35 acres of land classes run from Nursery to Degree level with 2500 children with facilities of Hostel both for boys and girls.
As the President of Muslim Education Society in Mysore, he established a dozen Nursery and Primary Schools which have now been upgraded to First grade College level.
He was also president of Central Muslim Welfare Council, Mysore, and instituted Micro-Finance Credit Scheme benefiting hundreds of poor Muslim women and their families, together with coaching classes both for High School and PUC classes.
He was Editor-in-Chief of Premier Urdu print media of Karnataka, Daily SALAR and Weekly SALAR.
As the President of the New Muslim Hostel Mysore, he completed the following projects:
a. Utility Block b. Dormitory Block c. Prayer Hall d. Commercial Complex, 1st Main, Saraswathipura, Mysore, facing western side. e. Another Commercial Complex on the same road facing eastern side.
Publications :
He authored following books:
1) A Leader Reassessed, Life and work of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan: Mysore, 1999. 2) Abul Kalam Azad, Vision and Action: Hyderabad, 2008. 3) Tipu Sultan, a Study in Diplomacy and Confrontation: Rao and Raghavan, Mysore, 1982. 4) Tipu Sultan: National Book Trust of India, New Delhi, 1972. 5) Tipu Sultan, a Great Martyr: Bangalore University, 1993 (Edited). 6) British Relations with Hyder Ali: Rao and Raghavan, Mysore, 1963. 7) Dr. Zakir Hussain, Life & Times, a Comprehensive Biography: Vikas, New Delhi, 1991. 8) Education and National Development: Translation of Dr. Zakir Hussain’s Talimi-Quthbat: New Delhi, 1993. 9) A Great Teacher: Life & Work of Dr: Zakir Hussain: Prasaranga, Mysore, 1997. 10) Makers of Indian Literature series, Dr. Zakir Hussain: (Co-author with Khursheed Alam Khan), Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi, 1991. 11) History: Its Theory and Method: Macmillan Company of India, 1978. 12) Islam, A study in Cultural Orientation: Macmillan Company of India, New Delhi, 1982. 13) Essence of Islam: Mysore, 2004. 14) Comprehensive History of Karnataka: Vol. IV & V Hampi, 1998. 15) Gangas of Talkad: Volume under History of Karnataka, Prasaranga, University of Mysore, Mysore, 1975. 16) The Hoysala Dynasty (Edited): Prasaranga, University of Mysore. 17) A Short History of World Civilization; Prasaranga, University of Mysore. 18) Essentials of Indian Culture Prasaranga University of Mysore. 19) History of Modern Asia: Mysore, 1976. 20) History of South India: Prasaranga, University of Mysore, 1977. 21) Approaches to Harmony, Mysore University, 1994 (Edited). 22) Goa Wins Freedom: Reflections and Reminiscences: Goa, Daman and Diu Silver Jubilee Celebration Volume, Edited, Goa University Publication Series, Goa University, Bambolim, Goa, 1986. 23) Javeed Nama of Allama Iqbal: (English Translation), Knowledge Society Publications, Mysore, 2008. 24) Moulana Jalaluddin Rumi: Knowledge Society Publications, Mysore, 2008. 25) Imam Ghazali: Knowledge Society Publications, Mysore, 2009. 26) Hafiz-e-Shiraz: Knowledge Society Publications, Mysore, 2009. 27) Shaikh Sa’di: Knowledge Society Publications, Mysore, 2009. 28) Umar Farooq: Knowledge Society Publications, Mysore, 2010. 29) Moulana Altaf Hussain Hali: Knowledge Society Publications, Mysore, 2010. 30) Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib: Knowledge Society Publications, Mysore, 2011. 31) History of Bahmani and Bijapuri Rulers: Mysore Book House, 2011. 32) My life, (Autobiography): Knowledge Society Publications, Mysore, 2009.
Urdu Publications
1) Hind ki Maya Naz Hastiyan: Urdu, Development Bureau, New Delhi, 1992. 2) Roshan Nuqoosh : Tamilnadu Urdu Publications, Madras, 1995. 3) Irtikh-e-Kayinath aur Insan: Urdu Development Bureau, New Delhi, 1998. 4) Alam-e-Islam-ke-Jawahar-pare: Urdu Vols. Dar-ul-Umoor, Mysore, 2004. 5) ilm-e-Tarikh kay Mukhtalif Goshe : Dar-ul-Umoor, Mysore, 2008. 6) Armughan-e-Salar : Salar Publications, Bangalore – 2008. 7) Anwar-e-Iqbal: Salar Publications, Bangalore – 2011. 8 Noor-e-Baseerath: (26 Special Numbers) (1997-2008).
source: http://www.muslimmirror.com / Muslim Mirror / Home>Obituary / by Muslim Mirror Staff / September 01st, 2022
