A Hyderabad girl, Ayesha Sultana, has emerged as one of the Telangana inter toppers. She scored 99 percent.
Out of 1000 marks in all subjects in the first and second years of intermediate, she scored 990.
How did the Hyderabad girl become one of Telangana inter toppers?
A student of St. Joseph’s Junior College in Hyderabad, Ayesha Sultana became one of the Telangana inter topper after scoring 100 percent marks in botany, zoology, and physics.
In chemistry, she scored 59 out of 60 marks in the first year, whereas in the second year, she scored 100 percent in the subject.
It was in the languages, English and Arabic, where she lost nine marks.
Telangana intermediate results
Today, the Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TSBIE) announced the much-awaited results for the first and second years of intermediate.
The pass percentage for the first year is reported at 60.01 percent, while for the second year, it stands at 64.19 percent. Notably, female students have outperformed their male counterparts in both the first and second year exams.
The incredible achievements of the Hyderabad girl Ayesha Sultana, one of the Telangana inter toppers, inspire all students.
According to officials, the Inter Advanced Supplementary Examinations will start from May 24 to June 1. The TSBIE has released the schedule to this extent. First year exams will be held from 9 AM to 12 PM, and the second year exams will be held from 2 PM to 5 PM.
The examination fee for the supplementary examinations will be collected from April 25 to May 2 in the respective colleges. Fees for recounting and reverification also have to be paid online at the same time.
source: http://www.siasat.com / The Siasat Daily / Home> Top Stories / by Sameer Khan / April 25th, 2022
The President of India, Droupadi Murmu has appointed Prof Naima Gulrez new Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) out of three names sent to the visitor (President of India) by the AMU court.
Prof. Naima Gulrez, who served as Professor and Chairperson of the Department of Psychology before joining as Principal, Women’s College in July 2014, also taught at the National University of Rwanda, Central Africa. A PhD in Political Psychology, she worked at Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, Delhi, and served as Deputy Coordinator of UGC assisted Special Assistance Program on Spiritual Psychology in the Department of Psychology, AMU.
She has authored, co-authored and edited six books and published many papers in journals of national and international repute. She has supervised 15 Ph.D. theses and a large number of dissertations. Her area of specialization is in the field of Clinical, Health, Applied Social and Spiritual Psychology.
Apart from academics, Prof. Naima Khatoon has vast experience in Educational Administration. She served as Provost in Indira Gandhi Hall and twice in Abdullah Hall. She also served as Deputy Director, Residential Coaching Academy and Deputy Proctor of AMU. She was elected twice to the Women’s College Student Union. She also worked as Literary Secretary and Senior Hall Monitor of both Abdullah Hall and Sarojini Naidu Hall. She was awarded the Papa Mian Padma Bhushan Best Girl Award for all-around excellence.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Latest News / by Radiance News Bureau / April 22nd, 2024
Gotla Palli Mauza (Padamul Mandal) Tandur Town (Vikarabad District / Hafeezpet, Hyderabad, TELANGANA :
Mohammad Ashfaq
Mohammad Ashfaq of Tandoor, a small town in Telangana, who cleared the Civil Services examination 2023 on his fourth attempt gives credit to his family, especially his mother, for his achievement.
Muhammad Ashfaq said that his mother realized the importance of education and despite he being the only child sent him to Delhi to do his graduation and post-graduation studies. “For my bright future, my mother looked alone after the family and never bothered me with problems at home.”
A sensitive soul, Muhammad Ashfaq gives full credit for his success to his parents.
Speaking with Awaz-The Voice, Mohammad Ashfaq attributed his success to his parents and elder sister. He said that his father dreamed that his son would become a civil servant. “At every stage of my life, my father not only encouraged me but also instilled determination to reach the goal in me. His words motivated and made me determined to clear the examination.”
Mohammad Ashfaq said at the time he thought of picking a corporate job but his father reminded me of my dream and goal. “I can never forget the role my parents and elder sister played in my educational journey,” he said.
Muhammad Ashfaq was a bright child from the beginning. He passed his SSC from Janapriya High School and completed his graduation in Economics from Shri Ram College of Commerce, New Delhi in 2020. Two years later he completed his master’s in Economics from Delhi School of Economics.
Mohammad Ashfaq with his parents posing in front of the UPSC office in New Delhi
He joined coaching for the civil services from his intermediate class. He wrote his first civil services exam in the year 2020, soon after completing his graduation.
He did not succeed. It was the same in his next two examinations. Failures did not deter him; he continued to pursue his dream with renewed determination and courage.
Muhammad Ashfaq is a native of Gotla Palli Mauza of Padamul mandal of Tandoor. Currently, he resides in Hafeezpet, Hyderabad. His father Mohammad Jafar has an engineering works company at BHEL Ashoknagar. Mother Rizwana Begum is a homemaker.
Mohammad Ashfaq’s elder sister Uzma Sultana is a dentist. His father Mohammad Jafar dreamt of his children having good careers and he is the happiest man today.
Mohammad Jafar moved to Hyderabad in 1992 from Tandoor and started working as a scooter mechanic for a small salary. Later he established his engineering works company.
Ahmed Ashfaq’s grandfather Abdul Razzaq and Grandmother Syedan B live in their ancestral village. They were overjoyed at Nabirah’s success in the civil services examination and celebrated it by distributing sweets among the villagers.
Muhammad Ashfaq is thus the epitome of a never-give-up spirit. His story tells the youth never to be a victim of despair hopelessness or failure.
He said that instead of being discouraged by failures, one should get motivated and try to move forward by addressing one’s shortcomings. He said that hard work never goes in vain.
Muhammad Ashfaq said that as a civil servant, he will focus on the development of the country, service to the people as well as the elimination of corruption. He said that corruption has become a problem in the administration today. They know that they cannot eradicate corruption alone, but they will try their best to eradicate corruption with the cooperation of all honest officials. He said that he would try his best to bring the administration to the doorstep of the people.
Muhammad Ashfaq said that although he has achieved success in civil services, he may get a job in IPS or IRS depending on his rank, but his aim is IAS and he will write the exam again for it.
source: http://www.awazthevoice.in / Awaz, The Voice / Home> Stories / by Sheikh Muhammad Yunus, Hyderabad / April 23rd, 2024
Midhat Fatema Shaikh Haroon is the new star in the galaxy of doctors in Jalgaon of Madhya Pradesh. She graduated from Dr Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Nashik with distinction.
A brilliant girl from childhood with distinctive position right from primary classes, Fatema is the younger daughter of Dr. Haroon Basheer.
Her elder sister Iram Fatima took medical degree in dentistry. Another sister Tazeen Fatima graduated from Nashik Medical College with distinction. Younger brother Mohammed Kamran is pursuing medical degree in government college Nandbar. Another younger brother Mohammed Juzlan and cousin Shakir Shaik are seeking medical education in Russia.
The entire family of doctors provided a fine ambience to Midhat.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Latest News> Markers of Excellence / by Radiance News Bureau / April 23rd, 2024
In its fifth year of service five students at Falcon Civil Services Academy here have cleared the Civil Services Exam 2023.
Fathima Shimna, who secured the 317th rank, hails from Malappuram in Kerala. Daughter of a village officer, she had a B.Tech degree. Abdul Fasal, who was placed 507th in the ranking, comes from a madrassa background in Kerala.
Third among the Academy’s successful candidates is Kalanupaka Sahana. She is daughter of a teacher from Karimnagar in Telangana. She has secured 739th rank. Rashid Ali, 840th ranker, also hails from Malappuram in Kerala. Both of his parents are reported to be teachers.
Vasant Kumar, who got 902nd rank, is son of a farmer from Nelamangala in the outskirts of Bengaluru.
According to the Academy director Abdus Subhan, the Academy has been providing coaching for civil services for the last five years.
Of the 38 who appeared for the Preliminary for CSE, nine were called for personality interview. Subhan said the Academy has been providing lodge and boarding facilities for the candidates.
From the humble beginning of PU College a few years ago, the offshoot of Shaheen Group of Institutions, Bidar, the Falcon Group in Bengaluru has made its presence felt in different fields of learning.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Latest News / by Radiance News Bureau / April 17th, 2024
Saima Seraj Ahmed, originally from a village in Uttar Pradesh, now residing in Kolkata, achieved the 165th All India Rank in the UPSC exam 2023, fulfilling her passion for societal service despite facing challenges and setbacks over the last three attempts.
In a conversation with Radiance after her success in UPSC, Saima shared her emotions, expressing that she couldn’t believe at her achievement. She described a sense of relief that her hard work had finally paid off, acknowledging her parents’ joy and crediting her faith for the outcome.
Saima emphasized the necessity of relentless effort in the UPSC journey, reflecting on her approach to success, underscoring the importance of patience and perseverance after initial setbacks.
Saima highlighted a growing awareness among minorities about the significance of education and women’s participation in societal progress regarding the educational empowerment of Muslim women, fueled by the unwavering support of her family.
Stressing the value of resilience and continuous effort, based on her experiences, Saima noted that the fear of failure and the challenge of regaining motivation post-setbacks are significant hurdles for Civil Services aspirants.
Looking ahead, Saima reiterated her lifelong commitment to societal betterment, emphasizing her passion for understanding and positively impacting communities irrespective of her role or position.
Saima’s dedication to societal causes remained her driving force, despite contemplating giving up after her third unsuccessful attempt, emphasizing that her goal extends beyond the UPSC to meaningful societal engagement and contribution.
Ultimately, Saima aspires to leverage her position in public service to serve society comprehensively and diligently.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home>Latest News> Report / by Radiance News Bureau / April 17th, 2024
Atif Waqar, who cleared Civil services examination
“Abbu always told me to keep trying as long as I can, and never give up. My parents supported and asked me to focus on my studies and not worry about other things. My Abbu and Ammi are my inspiration.”
Atif Waqar, one of the 50 Muslim candidates who cracked the Combined Civil Services examination held by the UPSC on his sixth attempt, said.
The focus on Muslim candidates is because of a perception that the community lags in social empowerment and needs to catch up with others.
This is the highest number of Muslims to clear this coveted examination in recent years.
Of these, 31 successful candidates have received their coaching at the Residential Coaching Academy (RCA) of the Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. This is an 8 percent increase in the success rate of RCA.
Atif Waqar speaking with Mohammad Akram
Atif Waqar also received his coaching from the RCA and secured 819th rank. He hails from Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, where his parents are government teachers.
Atif Waqar is currently posted as the Block Developmental Officer (BDO) in the Nawada district of Bihar.
Speaking to Awaz-the Voice, Atif Waqar said that residential coaching at Jamia Millia played an important role in his success.
“One gets ample motivation at the RCA. The coaching made us interested in clearing UPSC from the beginning. However, when I realized that I was not able to clear the examination, I started taking the State PCS exam and I got selected for Bihar Public Service Commission.”
I asked him why so many aspirants from Bihar, UP, and Jharkhand appear for the civil services examination of the UPSC.
Waqar said that there is a lack of industries in these two states and therefore fewer job opportunities for the youth. As they grow in this environment, they start working on securing government jobs of which the top job is of the civil servant.
“The same happened to me. When I saw my friends joining RCA I was motivated to do the same.”, he told Awaz-the Voice.
About his preparation for the examinations, Waqar said one has to work hard for it. “One always has to keep bookish knowledge in mind. It is necessary to read the same thing again and again, and also one has to take breaks in between, drink tea, play cricket, volleyball, carom, to keep mind light.’
Waqar says that he lived in Jamia Milia Islamia’s hostel for 3 years in the RCA coaching. I did not get disheartened even after failing repeatedly. For me, Jamia is a big factor in my success.
source: http://www.awazthevoice.in / Awaz, The Voice / Home> Story / by Mohammad Akra, New Delhi / April 18th, 2024
Zufshan Haq of Patna, who secured 34th rank in UPSC’s combined civil service examination for the year 2023, is the epitome of never say-die spirit. She was a trainee Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer when she took the UPSC examination and secured a higher rank to be eligible to get into the Indian Administrative Services (IAS).
Zufshan spoke with Awaz-The-Voice about his journey. She was born and raised in Gangtok, Sikkim, where her father Mahfouzul Haq was the principal of a government school.
“I was also born in Sikkim; went to a school there and completed my 10th and 12th exams from CBSC Board and was the State topper.”
“I stayed in Sikkim till my graduation in B. Tech.” She topped the B Tech examinations and later joined M Tech at IIT Patna where she bagged a gold medal.
“Meanwhile, I got a scholarship that allowed me to accomplish research in Germany and I spent almost a month in Germany.”
Soon on return from Germany, she said she plunged into preparing for civil services. “This was my fourth attempt. Last time, my rank was 193 and I was selected for the Indian Revenue Service. Right now I am undergoing training as an IRS officer.”
Zufshan Haq says it is not just the rank but the journey to reach there that gives one a lot of joy. “Those who have seen me closely also felt that after working hard for so many days, I finally achieved the target and now I am very excited that tomorrow I will get an opportunity to become an IAS officer. I will be able to make an effective change.”
Zufshan says it’s not fair to give credit for her success to one person including her. “It is not right to give credit to one person because whenever there is such success, everyone plays an important role somewhere. Be it family members, parents, sisters, or school teachers and then teachers of higher educational institutions and friends who encourage civil services at some level or the other. That is, in this kind of success, there is someone on every side who helps you in one way or another.” Zufshan said she was grateful to all those people who helped her in this journey.
Zufshan Haq says that she also got a lot of help from Hajj Bhawan. Firstly it provided him with accommodation. She said that the environment of Haj Bhavan is quite good and the teachers teaching there are also quite good. The teachers who used to teach at Haj Bhawan Coaching helped me a lot in preparing for the UPSC Mains exam. “Undoubtedly, Hajj Bhawan also played a very important role in my success. I had a lot of facilities in Haj Bhawan and I completed my UPSC Mains preparation while staying there. “
Zufshan Haq with her proud parents posing for a picture outside the UPSC office in New Delhi
Zufshan Haq says her only advice to all the students is to work hard and in the right direction then success will surely come. She said that after spending some time in this equation, one finds out what she wants to study. “Keep an eye on the syllabus and plan your studies meticulously. A competitive exam is like any other exam. She said that clearing UPSC is a difficult phase but not so difficult that success cannot be achieved. If you stick with it continuously for one or two years then you will crack this exam.”
She said not only the candidate but even his family members should be ready to support her. “Family’s support and encouragement also play an important role.”
Zufshan Haq started her preparation in 2019. “From my school days, I aimed to prepare for civil services. But after doing M.Tech I started preparing for it regularly. In 2020 also I took the UPSC exam but failed. Next year, I was selected in the Mains and appeared for the interview. In 2022 I finally achieved this goal my rank was 193 in the UPSC exam and got selected for IRS. Then I took 4th attempt and got rank 34 in the UPSC exam in 2023 and finally got selected for IAS.”
How many hours should one study for UPSC?
Zufshan Haq says it is difficult to set a time limit.”You can say if I study for 10 hours I will surely clear my UPSC exams. Every student has different strategies, maybe What I understand in an hour, and someone else can understand in 15 minutes. So saying I studied for 10 hours while she studied for seven hours doesn’t matter. You have to make your target like I have to complete four chapters of this subject so if you think you can complete it in two days then see if the target set is achievable. Or not, if once a plan is made, in any case, it has to be completed in two days, then four days is not the same thing.”
She feels any student who is honest in her studies will understand her strengths and weaknesses. “you understand that you build your routine accordingly. So every student should look at this exam at her own pace and work hard accordingly.”
Zufshan Haq’s message to all those preparing for civil services is that they should first check the UPSC syllabus. All that information is available on the UPSC website. Only after this does one get clarity on her strategy to study.
“Most students start their preparation without seeing the syllabus which I think is not good. Also one needs to see the previous years’ question papers and figure out the pattern of questions asked. Also, don’t run after so many sources thinking that if I read 10 different books on the same topic I will be successful. The time is very less, it is more important for you to revise. If you read the same thing four times then you will be able to write it in the main exams.”
Zufshan’s family moved back to Patna after his father’s retirement. I have a sister who is a dentist; she lives in Dhanbad with her doctor husband. She has another sister who is studying and Zufshan is the youngest of the siblings. “The environment at home was oriented towards education and learning and it must have affected us. That’s why we worked hard and managed to reach here,” says.
source: http://www.awazthevoice.in / Awaz, The Voice / Home> Story / by Mehful Alam, Patna / April 21st, 2024
Against 16 candidates who cracked the prestigious Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Examination-2022, a total of 11 candidates from Jammu and Kashmir have been declared qualified for the UPSC-2023, the result of which was declared today.
As per a statement issued by the Commission, a total of 1016 candidates qualified in the most coveted examination of the country, with Aditya Srivastava from Uttar Pradesh topping the examination followed by Animesh Pradhan from Odisha securing the second spot and Donuru Ananya Reddy from Telangana declared as the third topper.
Srivastava has done his graduation (Bachelor of Technology) in electrical engineering from IIT Kanpur. He has qualified for the examination with electrical engineering as the optional subject. Animesh Pradhan is BTech in Computer Science from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela, and Donuru Ananya Reddy possesses Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Geography from Miranda House, Delhi University.
Anmol qualified for the UPSC Civil Service Examination in her third attempt with Law as an optional subject. Daughter of retired J&K Bank Manager Rajiv Rathore and incumbent Principal Jyoti Rathore, Anmol received her early education at New Era Public High School Kishtwar and further schooling at GD Goenka School in Jammu. After successfully passing the CLAT examination in 2016, Rathore pursued her BA LLB degree at Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) in Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat, completing it in 2021. Elated over the impressive result in the UPSC examination, Anmol said, “I had never imagined that my name would figure in the top 10. But then there is a term called ‘hard work’ that always pays you back.”She credited her success to Almighty, her parents, peers, and digital platforms, which she used rigorously to achieve the feat. “With the blessings of Almighty, my parents never let me down. They created a support-system for my entire preparation. Without them, it wouldn’t have been possible,” said Anmol. She said she did her studies from her home, except some mock tests and Mains test series, she attended in Delhi. “Otherwise, I have prepared on my own using the material available online,” she said.
Regarding her message to aspiring civil servants from Jammu and Kashmir, she said, “I’d say the youth of this region have huge potential provided their energy is channelled in the right direction.” “Our youth can achieve anything, but they need to remain focused and committed in their mission by staying away from social evils like drugs that have become a concern for the entire society nowadays,” said Anmol. Her father, Rajiv Rathore, said he is elated to see her daughter’s name among the top 10 candidates of the country. “I don’t think there is any other way a daughter or a son can make her/his parents proud with. My daughter has been constantly making me, her mother, the entire family, and our region proud,” he said.
Son of Dr Chander Shekhar Gupta and Bandana Gupta, Arjun Gupta, a resident of Ramkote Tehsil in Kathua District, is among the other candidates who have made their region proud with an impressive All India Rank (AIR) 32 in the UPSC examination. He had formerly topped the Indian Economic Services (IES) examination in the year 2022.
Resident of Srinagar District, Manan Bhat, a former UPSC qualifier with All India Rank 231, has secured All Indian Rank (AIR) 88 this year. Currently allotted the Telangana cadre of the IPS, Manan is also the qualifier of the Jammu and Kashmir Combined Competitive Examination.
Resident of Jammu District Harnit Singh Sudan is another candidate from Jammu and Kashmir with AIR 177, Mohammad Haris Mir with AIR 345, Mohammad Farhan Seh with AIR 369, Aparajita Aryan from Jammu District with AIR 381, Dr Ghulam Maya Din from Gambhir Mughlan, Rajouri with AIR 388, Suvan Sharma from Maheshpura, Bakshi Nagar, with AIR 412, Seerat Baji with AIR 516, and Dinash Kumar with AIR 1003.
Resident of Dooru area of Anantnag District, Mohammad Farhan Seh, an engineering graduate, is a JKPS officer, who is currently serving as a DySP in the CID wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, and Seerat Baji, daughter of Baji Mushtaq of Kotranka, Rajouri, is also an under-training JKPS officer, Suvan Sharma is son of Dr T.R Raina, Former HoD Blood Bank GMC Jammu & Nirmal Sharma, Retired IAS Officer. He is under-training JKPS officer as DySP. Earlier, he qualified the exam of Assitant Registrar.
Lieutenant Governor of Manoj Sinha has congratulated Anmol Rathore and all other successful candidates from Jammu and Kashmir for qualifying in the prestigious examination conducted by the UPSC. He took to the micro blogging site X, formerly Twitter, to write, “Heartiest congratulations to Anmol Rathore (AIR 7) and all aspirants from J&K who have cleared UPSC CSE-2023. Your remarkable achievements will inspire youth of J&K. Best wishes to all the successful candidates.
The Commission has kept provisional the candidature of 355 other Candidates.
source: http://www.dailyexcelcior.com / Daily Excelcior / Home> Todays Story / by Daily Excelcior / April 17th, 2024
Ishita Kishore has topped the Union Public Service Commission examinations, results of which were announced on Tuesday.
Interestingly, all the top four ranks in the examination have been bagged by women.
AS per UPSC, this time, a total of 933 candidates have been recommended for appointment, of which 183 are chosen as IAS officers.
Of the 933, 345 are from general category, 99 from Economic Weaker Sections, 263 from OBC, 154 from Scheduled Caste and 72 from Scheduled Tribe category.
Ishita Kishore topped the exam followed by Garima Lohia who secured second rank, Uma Harathi (third), Smriti Mishra (fourth), Mayur Hazarika (fifth), Gahna Navya James (sixth), Waseem Ahmed Bhatt (seventh), Aniruddh Yadav (eighth), Kanika Goyal (ninth) and Rahul Shrivastava (tenth).
Waseem Ahmad Bhat, hailing from the picturesque region of Anantnag in South Kashmir, has made his mark by securing the 7th rank in the UPSC CSE 2022.
In an exclusive interview with Aaj Tak, Waseem expressed his elation at achieving such a significant rank in the All India Rankings (AIR) of the UPSC. He mentioned that while he had attempted the examination before, he had not secured such a high rank.
How many marks the candidates have secured in the exams will be announced after 15 days.
The commission has also prepared a reserve list of 178 candidates. For appointment for IAS posts, 180 candidates have been shortlisted.
It had conducted interviews in three phases for 2,589 candidates.
The third and final phase of the interview was conducted on May 18.
The commission had announced vacancies for 1,011 posts in civil services. ( With IANS inputs )
source: http://www.muslimmirror.com / Muslim Mirror / Home> Education> India>Indian Muslim / by Muslim Mirror / May 23rd, 2023
