Category Archives: Community Involvement / Social Issues

Rs 70-lakh US grant for conservation of tombs in Hyderabad

February 22, 2019Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Community Involvement / Social Issues, Travel & Tourism, World OpinionQutb Shahi, Qutb Shahi Tombsmpositiveone@gmail.com

TELANGANA :

It is the second time that the US Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) grant, a US Department of State initiative, is being awarded to the Qutb Shahi tombs.

Hyderabad :

The US Ambassador to India Kenneth I Juster, who was in the city on Thursday, announced a grant of over Rs 70 lakh towards conservation of the 17th-century tombs of Taramati and Premamati, located within the Qutb Shahi tombs complex.

It is the second time that the US Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) grant, a US Department of State initiative, is being awarded to the Qutb Shahi tombs.

The grant is awarded to the Aga Khan foundation, which is in the process of restoring the tomb complex. The previous grant, awarded in 2014, supported the documentation of archaeological finds at the Qutb Shahi tombs complex. Earlier in 2009, the program supported restoration at the garden tomb of Mah Laqa Bai at Moula Ali.

Stating he was pleased to announce, Juster said the present grant was only “just one in a long line of projects that we have proudly supported across India. “Through these efforts, we seek to demonstrate the enduring respect of the United States for other cultures and our commitment to conserving the architectural wonders of humanity,” he said.

The restoration’s primary aims will be to conserve the final resting places of famed dancers Taramati and Premamati, and restore the tombs to their original grandeur. CEO of Aga Khan Trust for Culture Ratish Nanda said the conservation works have commenced with structural repairs, and will require careful removal of 20th century cement, with use of lime plaster applied by master-craftsmen to restore the authenticity of the structures.”

Photo exhibition of US Consulate at RGIA
As the US Consulate in city celebrates its 10th anniversary, the US Mission has partnered with RGIA to launch a photo exhibition chronicling the Consulate’s activities over the past decade. On hand to launch the exhibition were US Ambassador to India Kenneth I. Juster; CEO of GMR Hyderabad International Airport SGK Kishore and US Consul General in Hyderabad Katherine Hadda. The Consulate in Hyderabad has curated this selection of 30 photographs after evaluating thousands of photos for inclusion.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Cities> Hyderabad / by Express News Service / February 22nd, 2019

IAS officer adopts daughters of two Pulwama attack martyrs

February 21, 2019Community Involvement / Social Issues, LeadersCRPF - Ratan Kumar Thakur, CRPF - Sanjay Kumar Sinha, Inayat Khan, Inayat Khan - District Magistrate - Sheikhpura - Bihar, Inayat Khan - IAS Officer, Ms. Inayat Khan - IAS Officer - Bihar, Pulwama Martyrsmpositiveone@gmail.com

Agra, UTTAR PRADESH / Sheikhpura, BIHAR :

In the biggest terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir since Uri (2016), 44 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans were martyred at Pulwana on February 14 when a suicide bomber drove an SUV packed with over 300 kg worth of explosives into a CRPF bus. Terrorist organisation Jaish-e-Mohammad claimed responsibility for the dastardly attack.

As the nation grieves for the families of the martyred soldiers, it has united to do their bit to support them.

Now, Inayat Khan, an IAS officer in Bihar has set an example by adopting daughters of two martyrs. She will bear the educational expenses and other costs of Ratan Kumar Thakur and Sanjay Kumar Sinha’s daughters throughout their lives.
“I have directed officials to open an account to raise funds for families of two victims. Whatever amount will be collected by March 10, we will divide and give it to their families. I want to appeal to the people to contribute as much as you can so that we can stand by their families at a time when they need our support,” Inayat told a news agency.
The Bihar cadre 2012 batch IAS officer will also donate two days’ salary to the families of the two martyrs.

Earlier, Khan, along with the District Magistrate staff, had paid tribute to CRPF jawans martyred in the Pulwama terror attack by observing a minute’s silence on February 16.

source: http://www.femina.in / Femina / Home> Achievers / by Femina / February 19th, 2019

Wreath laying ceremony of Martyr HC Abdul Rashid held

February 20, 2019Community Involvement / Social IssuesAbdul Rashid, Abdul Rashid - Head Constable - J & K Police - Indian Martyr, Abid Rashid Shah, Abid Rashid Shah - DC Srinagar, Hafsa Rashid, Haseeb Mughal, Haseeb Mughal - CAPF - SSP Srinagar, Imtiyaz Hussain, Imtiyaz Hussain - SSP Security, Indian Martyr Head Constable Abdul Rashid, Martyr Abdul Rashid, Mehrooz Rashid, Zulfikar Hasan, Zulfikar Hasan - IGP Ops - CRPFmpositiveone@gmail.com

Taghdar, Kupwara District – JAMMU & KASHMIR :

Srinagar :

To pay honour and respect to Martyr Head Constable Abdul Rashid, resident of Tanghdar District Kupwara, who attained martyrdom on Monday, while fighting terrorists at Pulwama, a wreath laying ceremony was held at the District Police Lines, Srinagar.

Civil & Police Officers led by Advisor to Governor K. Vijay Kumar, DGP J&K Police Dilbag Singh, IGP Ops CRPF Zulfikar Hassan, IGP Kashmir S.P Pani and DC Srinagar Abid Rashid Shah laid floral wreaths on the mortal remains and paid rich tributes to the martyr for the supreme sacrifice made in the line of duty.

Among others who paid floral tributes to the martyr included senior officers of CAPF, SSP Srinagar Haseeb Mughal, SSP Security Imtiyaz Hussain, besides a number of Jawans of the district police and other forces.

Martyr Abdul Rashid’s family is survived by wife, two minor daughters Hafsa Rashid and Mehrooz Rashid and an unemployed brother.

source: http://www.news.statetimes.in / State Times / Home> News > Jammu & Kashmir> Kashmir / by State Times News / February 18th, 2019

When Nizam came to rescue of Rabindranath Tagore

February 19, 2019Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Community Involvement / Social Issues, Education, Leaders, World OpinionDonor to Shanktiniketan - Nizam Osman Ali Khan, Nizam Osman Ali Khanmpositiveone@gmail.com

HYDERABAD :

The correspondences between Tagore and Nizam date back 1927 when Tagore first wrote to the Nizam saying that he was sending his representative Kalimohan Ghose, to interview.

Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore. (File photo|EPS)

Hyderabad :

Nizam VII Osman Ali Khan Bahadur, who became the Rajpramukh on January 26, 68 years ago, was known not just for his riches but also for his philanthropy in the fields of education, science and development. What is less known is his contribution to the establishment of Rabindranath Tagore’s Shantinektan in West Bengal. Khan’s administration for several years funded the construction of hostels, library and the setting up of Urdu department in Shantiniketan.

The correspondences between Tagore and Nizam date back 1927 when Tagore first wrote to the Nizam saying that he was sending his representative Kalimohan Ghose, to interview.

A few months later in July, Tagore wrote another letter to the him, asking for a donation to collection of books and manuscripts at Visva Bharati University, which is a public central university located in Shantiniketan.

In the letter, Tagore, said that the ‘wonderful collection of books and manuscripts that belong to Visva Bharati awaits a suitable and permanent home”. He referred to the Nizam as a ‘patron of learning’ and requested him to come to Tagore’s ‘rescue’ by donating Rs 75,000 for the library building.

Fast forward to 1933. A more desperate and worn-out Tagore wrote to the Nizam again. He described how he was facing ‘large deficits’ and how his resources were completely exhausted. He proceeded to ask for a `1 lakh-donation for establishing a hostel in Shantiniketan. Both the requests of donations were accepted.
It was six years after Tagore’s death in 1941 that Visva Bharati officials again wrote to the Nizam asking for a donation. Anil Kumar Chanda, the then principal requested Rs 85,000 for setting up a Urdu Department. Sarojini Naidu was the Chancellor of the university at that time. It is unclear whether the donation was granted or not.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States> Telangana / by Aihik Sur / Express New Service / February 18th, 2019

Talent fest in Ullal Dargah

February 15, 2019Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Community Involvement / Social Issues, EducationBava Muhammed, Bava Muhammed - Vice President - Central Juma Masjid - Ullal, Central Juma Masjid - Ullal, Hazrat Syed Madani Dargah, Shaikhuna Faizi Thodar, Shaikhuna Faizi Thodar - Principal - Ullal Syed Madani Arabic College, Syed Madani Dargah Committee - Ullal - Vice President - Bava Muhammed, U.T.Khader, Ullal Dargah, Ullal Syed Madani Arabic Collegempositiveone@gmail.com

Ullal, KARNATAKA :

Hazrat Syed Madani Darga in Ullal will organise a talent fest for madrasa students on February 23, said Central Juma Masjid and Syed Madani Dargah Committee, Ullal vice president Bava Muhammed.

He told reporters at Patrika Bhavan here recently, that a ‘Kirat’ competition will be held for the madrasa students on February 24 (at 8.30 am).

A free medical camp will be organised in association with Kanachur Hospital. The newly elected members of urban local bodies will be felicitated on the occasion.

An information centre directed to provide necessary information to the visitors at Ullal Dargah will be inaugurated.

The valedictory programme will be attended by Ullal Syed Madani Arabic College principal Shaikhuna Faizi Thodar, District In-charge Minister U T Khader, chief minister’s parliamentary secretary Ivan D’Souza among others.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by Ashwani Kumar N K R / DH News Service, Mangaluru / February 15th, 2019

Yusuffali M A is fifth highest-ranked Indian philanthropist

February 12, 2019Amazing Feats, Community Involvement / Social Issues, Leaders, NRI's / PIO's, World OpinionYusuf Ali, Yusuf Ali - Chairman - Lulu Group, Yusuffali, Yusuffali M A, Yusuffali M A - Chairman - LuLu Groupmpositiveone@gmail.com

KERALA / U.A.E. :

Lulu Group chairman Yusuffali M A is ranked fifth in the list of top 10 philanthropists in the Hurun Indian Philanthropy List 2018 published on Saturday.

Yusuffali M A, CMD, Lulu Group, and A J Pai, Director, Lulu Tech Park, looking at a scale model of Lulu Cyber Tower-2 | Albin Mathew

Kochi :

Lulu Group chairman Yusuffali M A is ranked fifth in the list of top 10 philanthropists in the Hurun Indian Philanthropy List 2018 published on Saturday.

Yusuffali is the lone Malayali to figure in the list which ranks benefactors who have donated `10 crore or more during the October 2017- September 2018 period, said Anas Rahman Junaid, managing director and chief researcher, Hurun Report India.

He had donated more than `50 crore to the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund in the aftermath of the flood havoc last year.

He had donated generously during the devastating temblors at Latur, Maharashtra and Bhuj in Gujarat, the 2004 tsunami tragedy, Uttarakhand deluge and floods in Jammu and Kashmir.

Yusuffali has also assisted several Indians, stranded in the Gulf countries, providing them financial aid and flight tickets.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States> Kerala / by Express News Service / February 10th, 2019

Athiya Shetty and Sania Mirza come together for a special initiative for Save The Children

February 11, 2019Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Community Involvement / Social Issues, Education, SportsSania Mirza - With - Save The Children, Sania Mirza - With - Save The Children India, Sania Mirza-Indian Tennis Player, Tennis Ace Sania Mirza, Tennis Player Sania Mirzampositiveone@gmail.com

Hyderabad, TELANGANA :

Actress Athiya Shetty and Tennis star Sania Mirza are coming together for a special initiative. When two forces join hands, this initiative of Araaish X The Label Bazaar will be able to curate fashion for a greater purpose. Araaish has been the fundraising arm of Save The Children India and by collaborating with The Label Bazaar we will find solid support & reach out to a diverse audience, whereby creating a greater awareness for Save The Children India.

Speaking about the cause and spreading awareness, Athiya Shetty says, “The proceeds are used to support the vocational training of adolescent girls and young women from the slum communities and education of special children coming from impoverished families have no access to education. We use the platform of Araaish X The Label Bazaar to speak about our cause through our creative’s, social media campaigns and also on-day show collaterals to let all our supporters know that they are the real change-makers.”

Athiya Shetty shot for a campaign with Sania Mirza. The actress revealed how forthcoming Sania was towards this cause. “Sania was extremely forthcoming. She’s not only a fantastic sportsperson but a fantastic human being as well! Not only was she was very excited to be a part of this initiative, but she was also hands-on while shooting with the special children of Save The Children India. Sania is very committed to the cause of education and through this collaboration, she will walk the talk to make this show a significant fund-raiser,” she adds.

Athiya Shetty further adds, “Save the Children India is very close to my heart and was founded by my Nani 30 years ago. This is my way of Contributing and keeping her passion alive through this Collaboration, we aim to be India’s Finest luxury lifestyle exhibition with nearly 11 years of experience, over 2,50,000 shoppers, associating with over 500 brands. This collaboration will cherry-pick designers from the fashion world. Given the fact that it will be attended by a larger audience, we will be able to make a difference for the beneficiaries of Save The Children India.”

On the work front, Athiya Shetty will be next seen in Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer Motichoor Chaknachoor.

source: http://www.bollywoodhungama.com / Bollywood Hungama / Home / by The Bollywood Hungama News Network / February 09th, 2019