Dr. Fasna K receiving the best paper award at Mumbai
Aligarh:
Dr. Fasna K, a Junior Resident-III in the Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Dr. Z.A. Dental College, Aligarh Muslim University got the Best Paper Award at the 21st National Postgraduate Convention of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry (PedoSoch 2025), held in Mumbai, recently.
Her Guide, Prof Saima Yunus Khan, Chairperson of the department congratulated Dr. Fasna on the achievement.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Pride of the Nation> Awards> Latest News / by Radiance News Bureau / February 05th, 2025
The Islamic scholar and former Dean, Faculty of Theology, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Professor M Saud Alam Qasmi, has been conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award by Jamitul Hidayah, Jaipur.
While conferring the award, the Rector of Jamia, Maulana Fazlur Raheem Mujaddidi, praised Professor Qasmi as a distinguished scholar and lauded his books as a “treasury of India.” He urged young scholars to draw inspiration from Professor Qasmi’s academic legacy.
Editor of Tahzeebul Akhlaq, Professor Qasmi has authored 40 books and 400 articles in English, Urdu, and Arabic.
A celebrated orator, he has held several prestigious roles at AMU and is associated with numerous academic institutions and editorial boards.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Pride of the Nation> Awards>Latest News / by Radiance News Bureau / January 28th, 2025
Students from the Department of Foreign Languages at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) secured top prizes in a national competition organised by the Department of German, University of Mumbai, under the theme “100 Years of Kafka.”
Ramsha Afzal, a Master’s student in German Studies, won first place in the Comic Strip category for her creative take on Kafka’s novella Die Verwandlung (The Metamorphosis), highlighting themes of alienation and transformation. Azhar Zia, a final-year undergraduate, clinched first prize in the Short Films category for his cinematic interpretation of Kafka’s narrative Gibs auf! (Give it Up!), reflecting a nuanced grasp of existential themes.
Professor Muhammad Azhar, Chairman of the Department, commended the students, stating, “These achievements showcase the academic excellence and creativity nurtured at AMU, reaffirming the importance of foreign language studies.”
Assistant Professor Syed Salman Abbas applauded the winners, emphasising their engagement with German literature and culture.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Education> Latest News / by Radiance News Bureau / January 23rd, 2025
Till recently whenever the 45-year-old Muslim Ansari drove his autorickshaw through the officers’ colony of the city, he was overawed by the luxurious bungalows. He visualized living in one of these houses with his family.
His dream is about to come true as his daughter is on the verge of becoming a Deputy Collector and being entitled to such an official accommodation in the Officers’ colony.
In the recent result of the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission examination, Ayesha Ansari of Rewa district has secured 12th rank in the state.
Ayesha Ansari being being congratulated by visitors at her house
She has been selected for the post of Deputy Collector. Her success is being celebrated across the district. Although she is yet to get orders for her posting, her family is already looking at good days.
Ayesha Ansari was born in a middle-class Muslim family. Her father, Muslim Ansari put in all his efforts to make his daughter’s dream come true. Ayesha credits her parents for her success. She says that her father used to walk every morning through the Police Line Colony and read the nameplates of officers living in the bungalows.
Her father manifested and visualized a big future for her daughter and his dream has come true.
Ansari often told his daughter, “I wish someone in our family had a big bungalow to his name.”
Ayesha with relatives
Wanting to make her father proud, Ayesha focused on her education and decided to make his dream come true.
Ayesha Ansari believes success comes only with dedication and hard work. She never joined any coaching class.For the preparations, Ayesha used her mobile phone to access study material and did a home study.
He said he worked hard to provide for his family and ensure that Ayesha got everything she needed for her important examinations and education.
Muslim Ansari says, “I had no idea about the civil services, but always dreamt of my daughter getting a good position.”
Ansari says he drove his auto rickshaw even when he was ill so that his daughter’s studies were not affected.
Ayesha Ansari’s success has sent a wave of joy in her family and neighbourhood. There is a beeline of people outside their house with everyone wanting to meet and congratulate Ayesha.
Ayesha believes that the youth should leave no stone unturned in their hard work and keep trying to secure their goals. She asks them to stay away from social media and distractions.
Muslim Ansari said, he never thought that his daughter would reach such high a high point in her life.
“Our life was full of struggle, but now we can proudly say that our daughter has achieved this feat with her hard work.”
Ayesha who belongs to the marginalised Pasmanda community has thus become a sources of inspiration for many who otherwise believed that lack of resources was an impediment to their drowth and realisation of their dreams.
source: http://www.awazthevoice.in / Awaz, The Voice / Home> Story / by Abdul Wasim Ansari, Rewa, MP / January 23rd, 2025
Medical College and Hospital (PIMC) , a project under the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM),
The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) has been awarded the prestigious title of “University of the Year 2024” at the Academic Insights Education Excellence Awards & Summit 2024, held in Bengaluru.
The honor was received by USTM’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. GD Sharma, a former President of the Association of Indian Universities. The event witnessed the presence of over 200 dignitaries, including Vice Chancellors, Deans, Principals, Directors, and leading educational thought leaders.
Renowned for its commitment to innovation, research, and holistic education, USTM outshone a competitive pool of institutions nationwide to secure this esteemed accolade. Organized at the Courtyard by Marriott, Hebbal, Bengaluru, the Academic Insights Education Excellence Awards recognize exceptional contributions in education. USTM was presented with a Certificate of Excellence and mementos in the “University of the Year 2024” category.
This recognition underscores USTM’s remarkable contributions to quality higher education and impactful social initiatives. The university has consistently demonstrated excellence through its unique policies and achievements. Notably, it ranks 52nd in India according to the globally acclaimed Nature Index, which measures scientific contributions and high-impact research. Accredited with an ‘A’ grade by NAAC and recognized by NIRF, USTM is celebrated for providing transformative opportunities to the youth of Northeast India, fostering skill development, and contributing to nation-building.
Prof. GD Sharma, while accepting the award, expressed his gratitude and pride. He remarked, “This recognition is a testament to the collective efforts of our faculty, staff, students, and alumni. Each has played a vital role in shaping USTM’s success story. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has been part of this extraordinary journey.”
Mahbubul Hoque, the Founder and Chancellor of USTM, shared his joy, stating, “This is a moment of immense pride for the entire USTM family. Being named ‘University of the Year’ acknowledges our steadfast dedication to quality education and creating an environment of continuous learning and growth.”
USTM’s achievements have attracted significant attention from institutions across India, many of which have expressed interest in collaborations to advance shared goals of educational excellence and societal development. This milestone reinforces USTM’s standing as a leader in higher education, inspiring others to prioritize innovation and community impact.
source: http://www.muslimmirror.com / Muslim Mirror / Home> Education> Indian Muslim> Positive Story / by Muslim Mirror Desk / January 21st, 2025
Zainab-ul-Kubra (3rd year), and Intizar-ul-Islam (4th year), Prize winners from NUSRL
Ranchi:
Students of National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), have secured first place in the International Arbitral Award Writing Competition. Two university students, Intizar-ul-Islam (4th year) and Zainab-ul-Kubra (3rd year), achieved the top honour in the 5th Surana & Surana RGNUL International Arbitral Award Writing Competition 2024.
This is a significant achievement for the university, as the duo won this accolade by outperforming participants from some of the most renowned universities in India and abroad. The competition was organised by Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution (CADR) at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, in collaboration with Surana & Surana International Attorneys.
Participants were tasked with drafting an arbitral award based on a hypothetical legal problem.
More than 72 contestants took part, including students pursuing BA-LLB, LLM, PhD, MPhil, or other law-related courses. The competition deadline was October 30, 2024, and the results were announced in January.
Based on their exceptional skills, Intizar and Zainab not only secured the first position but also received a cash prize of ₹25,000 for their victory. Their success highlights their dedication and expertise in the field of law. The competition served as an excellent platform for students to showcase their legal writing abilities.
The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Dr. Ashok R. Pal, congratulated Intizar and Zainab on their achievement.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Pride of the Nation> Awards> Latest News / by Radiance News Bureau / January 21st, 2025
In a landmark achievement, the Government of India has recently awarded Patent No. 556810 to Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) scholars Dr. Tanveer Ahmad, an Assistant Professor, and his PhD student, Miss Nisha Chaudhary, from the Multidisciplinary Centre for Advanced Research & Studies (MCARS) at JMI.
The patent granted on December 24, 2024, recognises their pioneering invention titled “A SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENOMIC MARKERS AND DIGITAL PATHOLOGY IMAGE-BASED PREDICTION OF ORAL MALIGNANT DISORDERS.”
Their innovative methodology, developed in collaboration with partners, leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and digital pathology to enhance the diagnosis and prediction of oral cancer.
Miss Nisha Chaudhary and Dr. Tanveer Ahmed
This advanced system can study tissue images to identify if they are linked to oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF), oral leukoplakia (OLL), oral lichen planus (OLP), or oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). For OSCC, it can also determine how severe the cancer is—welldifferentiated, moderately differentiated, or poorly differentiated—using AI technology. The system predicts the chances of OSMF or OLP/OLL developing into OSCC, giving doctors helpful information about risks. By using genetic markers and digital tools, it provides clear treatment insights and lowers diagnostic costs compared to traditional methods. This invention is set to transform oral cancer detection by making it more affordable and accurate.
In addition to the patent, the research team has recently achieved another significant milestone with their publication in Scientific Data, a high impact factor (9.8) journal from the Nature Publishing Group. Their paper, “High-resolution AI image dataset for diagnosing oral submucous fibrosis and squamous cell carcinoma,” highlights the dataset underpinning their innovation, offering a valuable resource for researchers worldwide.
This accomplishment is shared with distinguished collaborators, including Dr. Akhilanand Chaurasia, Dr. Arpita Rai, Dr. Deepika Mishra, and Dr. Charbel Darido, whose contributions have been pivotal.
Together, these achievements have significant implications for medical treatment, underscoring the transformative potential of AI-driven solutions in digital pathology and oral cancer research, marking a significant leap toward improved diagnostic and prognostic outcomes.
Professor Mohammad Husain, Director of MCARS at JMI, congratulated all who were part of the study and expressed pride in the achievement.
source: http:/www.jmi.ac.in / Jamia Millia Islamia / Home / by Public Relations Office / December 31st, 2024
Kota’s Shadab Hussain and Shahid Husen Shokat Menon of Koday village, Gujarat both secured top two positions
Shadab Hussain (Left), and Shahid Shokat Memon, first and second rank holder of CA Exam
Kota/Kolkata:
He was frantically trying to find out his result online. But slow internet connectivity was playing a truant. A quick call made to his office colleague brought the sweetest news to his ears. He was in a sense of disbelief.
“When my office friend called me back, informing me about me having secured the first rank in CA examination, I was in a denial mode. I had heard that the president had called the topper and I had not received any such calls. But later, I realized that I had actually topped when the President of India called me to congratulate me on my achievement,” he shared.
CA Shadab Hussain with his family members
Overcoming adversities
Meet Kota’s Shadab Hussain, the tailor’s son, who made it to rank one in his first attempt for the Chartered Accountant (CA) exam this year. Shadab, overcame all adversities to make it big in his life. However, despite all the hard work and labour put in, he feels that his father is the bigger hero. “He is a ladies tailor and only a matric pass. My mother, on the other hand, is a school dropout, but they never compromised with our education. My three sisters are all graduates and my father kept motivating me to work. He always believed that I could top the CA exam,” he revealed.
However, the boy from Kota, who has kind of written history, by becoming the first Muslim to top the CA exam (old syllabus), had to face many financial constraints. He even took up a job as an accountant at a private firm. “It was really difficult for me. I used to study from 6 am to 10 am and then work from 11 am until six in the evening, following which I would again study till 10 pm. Long walks and badminton session were my way of distressing,” recounts Shadab, who now wants to join a big corporate house.
On being asked, why he chose to become a CA when aspirants come to Kota with the dream of cracking the engineering and medical entrance examinations, he replied, “The future at present looks bleak for the engineering aspirants. There are too many engineers around. That apart, it’s an expensive course, in comparison to doing MCom along with preparing to crack the CA exam.”
From Kota to Koday
CA Shahid Shokat Menon with his family members
Scoring only 13 marks lesser than Shadab, approximately 837 kilometres away from Kota, in Gujarat’s Koday village, is Shahid Husen Shokat Menon. United by their identity of being representative of the minority community, both have confronted their shares of adversities to make it to the first and second rank of one the most difficult examination to crack in India.
“I come from a small village in the Kutch region of Gujarat. My father is into business. So, financially it was not very difficult for us. But the biggest challenge was to travel 100 kilometres on a daily basis for my preparatory classes for the CA Integrated Professional Competence Course examination,” revealed Shahid.
Even as a school student, he had to travel 10 kilometres a day to his alma mater, St Xavier’s School. Commerce, as a subject had always interested him, hence CA was an obvious career choice for the 23-year-old. Surprisingly, when he had expressed his desire to become a CA, his family, where almost everyone is a businessman, supported him in every possible way.
He said, “When I took the decision of cracking the CA exam, I gave my 100 per cent for the preparation and left the rest to the almighty. I believed that since I had put in my best, my result would also be good.”
What it means for the community?
On being asked what it meant for the community, he said, “Two Muslims securing the top two rank for the CA exam is definitely good news for the community. Our success story for sure will inspire many. It feels great when leaders message to congratulate.”
Answering the same question Kota’s pride, Shadab said, “It’s really amazing to see Muslim youths performing well in competitive exams. It will also make people believe that hard work can help one scale any obstacle. Our success will make many realize that oue religion is not a barrier to our community and individual success. Talent and hard work are all that is needed to make it big in life.”
He also added, “Apart from joining a big corporate house, I also plan to do something for students from financially backward families. Once in a job, I will try my best to support the education of at least three students on an annual basis. We need to help such students so that the poor in our country get empowered.” Shahid too aspires to join a big corporate firm to make it big professionally.
source: http://www.enewsroom.in / eNews Room India / Home>Freshly Brewed / by Shabina Akhtar / January 27th, 2019
Navi Mumbai students, Gulman Salim Ansari and Hafsa Abdul Wahab Dalvi, secured top ranks in the national CA examination
Mumbai :
In a remarkable display of dedication and hard work, 22-year-old Gulman Salim Ansari and 24-year-old Hafsa Abdul Wahab Dalvi from Navi Mumbai have achieved outstanding results in the final Chartered Accountant (CA) exams held in May this year.
Both students have made their families and community proud with their exceptional performance.
Gulman secured third rank at the national level with an impressive 477 marks. Reflecting on his achievement, Gulman said he had decided to become a CA during his school days. “I started regular CA studies immediately after passing HSC, which helped me achieve my goal,” he said.
Gulman balanced his CA studies with his degree college coursework by studying 12 hours daily at home. “I didn’t attend college lectures due to the extra time required for CA studies but remained fully focused on college exams as well. My success is a result of my strong interest in studies and disciplined use of time,” he added.
Gulman’s father, Qaiser Ansari, works as a company secretary in Govandi, and his mother is a housemaker. They are elated with their son’s remarkable success. “We are very happy with this wonderful achievement of our son,” said Qaiser Ansari.
Similarly, Hafsa Dalvi has also excelled in the CA final year exam. Hafsa, who passed her SSC exam with 93% marks from Gloria English High School, Byculla, continued her academic excellence with 94% and 96% marks in her HSC and BCom final year exams at SIES College, Nerul.
Hafsa began her CA studies after completing her schooling and attributed her success to consistent hard work. “Due to hard work and consistent studies, I got success, which made my parents very happy,” Hafsa said. Her parents are overjoyed with her achievement.
The final CA exam results also highlighted other top performers, with Shivam Mishra from Delhi securing the first rank with 500 marks and Varsha Arora from Delhi attaining the second rank with 480 marks. Kiran Rajendra Singh from Mumbai and Gulman shared the third rank with 477 marks.
The success stories of Gulman and Hafsa underscore the importance of determination, disciplined study habits, and support from family in reaching one’s academic and professional goals.
source: http://www.clarionindia.net / Clarion India / Home> Indian Muslims / by Team Clarion / July 17th, 2024
Ten-year-old Alia Nasreen from Nalbari excels in both the Quran and the Bhagavad Gita
Guwahati :
Assam, known for its diversity of races, languages, and cultures, has once again demonstrated the spirit of inter-religious harmony and unity through the remarkable achievements of a young Muslim girl from Nalbari.
Alia Nasreen Rehman, a ten-year-old student from Nalbari’s Shantipur, has captivated her community with her mastery of both the Quranic verses and the Sanskrit shlokas of the Bhagavad Gita. A student of Vivekananda Kendriya Vidyalaya, Alia’s fluency in these sacred texts has made her a symbol of cultural inclusion and mutual respect.
Her father, Mukib-ur-Rehman, believed in the importance of understanding different religions, saying, “I am teaching my daughter the Gita because we all need to know about each other’s religions. We should not shy away from learning and reading anything.”
Mukib-ur-Rehman ensures that Alia receives a balanced religious education. “As a Muslim girl, I am also teaching her the Holy Quran and Hadith. We send her to the mosque to learn Arabic. She prays with me, although she is still very young for formal prayers,” he added.
Alia’s linguistic talent extends beyond spiritual texts. She can fluently recite Arabic alongside Sanskrit verses, impressing both her local community and educators. Her achievements have earned praise from both Muslims and Hindus, reflecting the spirit of coexistence Assam is known for.
However, her family’s progressive approach has not been without challenges. Mukib-ur-Rehman acknowledged that some within the Muslim community have criticised his decision to teach her the Gita. “There are some ignorant people who criticise her, but we ignore their words. We should study everything and remove all kinds of ignorance,” he stated firmly.
Alia excels in academics and the arts. She is a talented dancer, performing in Satriya and Kathak styles, and has won awards for singing and painting. “She has not taken any formal dance training, but this year, I have enrolled her in an art school where she will receive proper guidance,” said her father.
Recently, Alia was honoured with the prestigious Shilpi Sadhana Award from the Qazi Para Club in Behanpur, Nalbari District, for her exceptional talent. This recognition highlights her growing influence as a young ambassador of peace and understanding.
The support of Alia’s parents, Mukib-ur-Rehman and Papuri Begum, has been instrumental in her development. They ensure she receives quality education but also teach her about her culture, religion, and the importance of harmony. “We want her to become a real human being who respects all cultures,” said Mukib-ur-Rehman.
Alia’s story continues to inspire many in Assam, reinforcing the state’s identity as a land of unity in diversity. Her example stands as a powerful message against communal divisions, showing how understanding different faiths can strengthen societal bonds.
source: http://www.clarionindia.net / Clarion India / Home> Editor’s Pick> India> Indian Muslim / by Team Clarion / January 09th, 2025
