“I will remove politics from education, if I become the Minister for Education,” said Babar Ali, who is said to be youngest headmaster in the world, here on Monday.
Mr. Ali, who runs a free-school at Murshidabad in West Bengal for poor students, was participating in an interactive session with the students of BGS PU College here.
During the interactive session, one of the students asked Mr. Ali what he would like to do if he were to become a Minister for Education. Welcoming the question with a smile, Mr. Ali said, “First thing I want to do is to remove politics from educational sector. Nowadays, if a person wants to get appointed as a teacher in a primary school in my State, he or she does not require merit. The applicant should have political influence and money,” he said.
At the college level, students were involved in activities of various unions that were affiliated to different political parties. “Intervention of politics dilutes the essence of education. The second area I will stress on will be to make the teachers responsible for the growth of their students,” he said.
Medium of isntruction
To another question on the medium of instruction in primary schools, Mr. Ali said that children should be taught in their mother tongue. “In West Bengal, children should be taught in Bengali and similarly, in Karnataka the medium of instruction should be Kannada. Children understand the lessons better if they are taught in their mother tongue. I have understood this through my experience,” he said.
In response to another question, Mr. Ali said that all government officials should send their children to government schools so that government schools could improve.
G. Chandrashekhar, principal of the college, told The Hindu, “We are all impressed by Mr. Ali’s achievements. At a young age, he started his own school and has been teaching poor students for free. For students, it is a rare experience to meet such a great person.”
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> National> Karnataka / by Staff Correspondent / Hassan – January 19th, 2016
Girls once again roost the rule in Lucknow University’s medal tally, with Samiya Ahmad, MSc Mathematics student sweeping with 12 medals. In the list of 159 medals released by LU on Thursday, 72% winners who will awarded on the convocation ceremony to be held in January end or February first week are in girl’s kitty. There are around 192 medals which will be awarded on the convocation day.
Securing 85.5% in MSc Mathematics, Samiya Ahmad has won the maximum of 12 medals. With 71.9% marks, MA Ancient History topper Arun Kumar will be awarded nine medals. Ajendra Singh. MSc Physics topper Ajendra Singh will be conferred with seven medals. He has secured 77.2% marks in his examinations. Law student Ambika Mehrotra will be awarded six medals for securing 70% marks in her examinations.
source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / News Home> City> Lucknow / by Isha Jain, TNN / January 07th, 2015
Exercising its powers under provisions in Section 28(1)(G) of the Karnataka Universities Act 2000, the Karnataka Government has nominated six members to the Syndicate of the University of Mysore (UoM) through a circular issued by In-Charge Principal Secretary to the Department of Education K.L. Subramanya.
Those nominated to the UoM Syndicate are Prof. D. Nanjundaiah, resident of Vijayanagar 2nd Stage, Ln. H. Ramesh, resident of Kestur Koppal in K.R. Nagar taluk, Mohammed Abbas Salam Tanveer, resident of Chamaraja Mohalla, Shruthi Tharun Giri, resident of Yadavagiri , Kumar, retired Principal and a resident of Kuvempunagar and M.S.S. Kumar (Marballi Kumar), resident of Marballi in Mysuru taluk.
Ln. H. Ramesh, who retired after serving as Accounts Officer at KPTCL, is now serving as the Vice-President of the State Unit of KPTCL Employees Union, President of KPTCL Housing Co-operative Society besides serving as the Regional President of Lions Club of Mysore Kuvempunagar.
M.S.S. Kumar (Marballi Kumar), son of former Taluk Board President late M.D. Shivappa, is the General Secretary of Mysore District Congress Committee besides serving the Greater Mysuru Housing Society as its President.
Shruthi Tharun Giri
The only lady nominated to the Syndicate
The only lady nominated to the Syndicate is Shruthi Tharun Giri. She holds a Post Graduate Degree in International Relations from the University of Nottingham, England and has a Bachelors Degree in Political Science from the prestigious Lady Shriram College in New Delhi.
Shruthi Tharun Giri is married to Tharun Giri, Managing Director of Windflower Resorts and Spa, Mysuru.
Shruthi has experience in opening Placement Cells in Colleges and has also helped her husband set up a chain of Ayurvedic Spas, which have gone on to win numerous awards and recognition.
She is also actively involved in local charity organisations with focus on providing education and infrastructure for under privileged women and children.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / Sunday – January 10th, 2016
[Topper meritorious students with their medals, Certificates of Excellence and scholarship cheques posing with MP Chief Minister and other dignitaries]Bhopal:
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan seeing in flesh and blood the rich crop of talent in Muslims on parade when meritorious students from all over India, which had amongst them a 100 per cent achiever in Higher Secondary Board examination, were being felicitated was so much overwhelmed and elated that when addressing the gathering he expressed his delight and pleasure in an unambiguous manner.
Chief Minister Chouhan, who was floored at the spectacle of overflowing talent in Muslim students, spontaneously announced Rs.10,000/- each honorarium for all the 117 meritorious students in the country who were to be feted by AFMI (American Federation of Muslims of Indian Origin).
The occasion was the inaugural function on the opening day of the two-day 24th International Convention on Education and Gala Award Programme of AFMI (American Federation of Muslims of Indian Origin), which concluded here on December 27, 2015 in the central Indian state capital Bhopal, in the walled city at Four Seasons Lawn, Ahmadabad Palace.
The 2-day convention on December 26-27 was held under the aegis of Association of Indian Muslims (AIM) Bhopal. Next year it will be the Silver Jubilee celebrations of AFMI and the 25th International Convention on Education and Gala Award Programme would be held in New Delhi in the last week of December 2016.
100 pc Achiever Saima Rasheed Amongst the meritorious students was Saima Rasheed, with unique achievement of having garnered 100 per cent marks in Std. XII in Punjab Higher Secondary Board examination 2015. The topper, who aspires to become an IAS officer, was the cynosure of all eyes at the felicitation programme. She gave all credit to her parents and teachers who guided her to achieve this great success. She received a gold medal, Certificate of Excellence and a special cheque of Rs.10,000/ on the occasion to a thunderous applause.
The AFMI had selected 117 talented students for felicitation during the two day convention from 22 states viz. Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, New Delhi, Gujarat, Odisha, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Assam, Bihar, Kerala, Karnataka, Jammu-Kashmir, Manipur, Uttarakhand, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh. All the students were honoured with gold, silver and bronze medals along with Certificate of Excellence and scholarships as per their performance in the X and XII Board examinations.
Local MLA Syed Arif Aqeel, Vice Chancellor of Bhoj Open University Dr. Tariq Zafar, former Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University Padma Shri Dr. Mahmood-ur-Rehman (IAS retd.), convocation’s Chairman Owais Arab, parents of meritorious students and distinguished citizens attended the function. While the Chancellor of Maulana Azad National Urdu University, (MANUU) Zafar Sareshwala, who was to be guest of honour, was conspicuous by his absence on the occasion.
Speaking as chief guest on the first day Chouhan said that education builds human beings. Education is very necessary. The Madhya Pradesh Government has provided necessary assistance and facilities in education sector without any discrimination. Scholarship schemes have been implemented for poor students belonging to minorities, weaker section and general category. The scholarships are being given to 1,60,000 students in the state. Economic assistance worth Rs.15 lakh is also being provided for study in foreign countries. Cycles are given free of cost to students who go outside village to study. The students who are not able to get benefits of these schemes are provided higher education loans on guarantee of state government, he added.
He said girl students securing over 60 per cent marks in examinations are given benefit of “Gaon Ki Beti” scheme. Earlier, only a couple of students used to get selected in prestigious national institutes, this year 1700 students of the state have achieved this distinction through proper guidance and extension of facilities.
Souvenir released
Turning philosophical, Chouhan said that life becomes meaningless without brotherhood. India has given message of love and brotherhood. Everyone is respected and loved in India. He said that “Mazhab NaheeN Sikhata Aapas Mein Bair Rakhna, Hindi HaiN Hum Watan Hai HindostaN Hamara”. Therefore, festivals of all religions are held at Chief Minister’s House with utmost joy, fervour and honour. The Chief Minister released a souvenir “Clarion The Unity” on the occasion.
Dr. Mahmood-ur-Rehman, a retired IAS and former Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University (1995-2000), who presided over the inaugural function, stressed to provide quality education to Muslim children and youth not just for jobs alone but to mould their character in their formative age so as to become responsible citizens. He expressed concern over the fact that Muslim students are unable to go to good schools due to prevailing poverty in the community and as such are devoid of quality education.
He lamented over the fact that only about 2.5 per cent of Muslims population appear in the IAS and allied services examinations and as such their selection in these prestigious services is also in the same minimal ratio. If percentage of participation in these examinations is high then their selection would also increase and thereby give the community the much needed self confidence and then it can hope to look up and not be looed down upon, he added.
[Saima Rasheed, who accomplished unique achievement of having garnered 100 per cent marks in Std. XII in Punjab Higher Secondary Board examination 2015, being presented gold medal, Certificate of Excellence and a special cheque of Rs. 10,000/- by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan at the AFMI Internation Convention in Bhopal.]Dr. AS Nakadar, the founding trustee of AFMI, welcomed the Chief Minister and other distinguished guests present on the occasion. He thanked Owais Arab, president of AIM, who was the chairman of organising committee, and his entire team of dedicated volunteer force and Aziz Bhai of AFMI office in Gujarat.
Dr. Nakadar, who is an alumna of Bhopal-based Gandhi Medical College, informed that the first medals were awarded by AFMI in 1993, with a modest start of 46 students who had demonstrated high academic achievement from five different states. Beginning was then made by rewarding students securing over 90 percent marks. As this practice of awarding meritorious students of Board examinations continued the cut off percentage continued to increase over the years with percentage of marks even as high as 99.9. However, this year it has been has been unique when a Muslim girl from Punjab Board scored cent per cent marks. AFMI will take care of entire education of this girl’s education, he declared.
He pointed out that analysis shows that competition has become so keen that the difference of marks between a gold medallist and a silver medallist is hardly 0.1 per cent (1/10th of 1 per cent) and in some states students receiving 96 per cent don’t even get a bronze medal. Motivation theory recognizes the importance of extrinsic motivation from rewards and recognition for performance. Accordingly, this leads us to believe that an award system encourages students to be more competitive and, therefore, perform better at the exams. Hence, it is reasonable to conclude that AFMI’s medal program has contributed positively to student achievement at the Board Exams, he added.
Turning his attention to the meritorious Muslim students on the occasion Dr. Nakadar said: “We are honoured in celebrating your achievements. You are joy, pride and our future. Don’t think what you are but think what you want to be”.
Be bold and courageous Dr. Nakadar advised students not to be intimidated but to be bold and courageous in solving the problems in life. When you enter into real life you will realise that real life is not what you learnt in the college. It is tough and merciless. In real life you will face different kinds of multiple problems. Meet these problems with courage, compassion, love and hope.
Continuing, he urged students not be afraid of these problems. Discard fear because it is your worst enemy. There are various kinds of fears you will come across. Fear of what you are; Fear of your beliefs; Fear of failures; Fear of rejection, Fear of not knowing what is next and so on.
To conquer all these fears remember one cardinal principal: Refuse to be afraid and meet these problems and challenges with courage, Dr. Nakadar opined. He said: “Be positive in your approach and towards life if you do that then be rest assured you will conquer peaks after peaks”.
Talking to the assemblage Dr. Nakadar said it is our duty to see India not only survives but gets to the top of the world by adhering to the principles of pluralism, justice and equality. “We know that pluralism is the Achilles Heel of our society’s foundation. And it is this ethos that has led our social, economic and political progress in a democratic setup. We must adhere to this ethos and propagate it. Our fight is an intellectual fight and for this we need to empower ourselves with quality education”, he remarked.
India which is Bharat, he cautioned, is going through a very difficult period and some people in Bharat and the West have questioned the survival of Bharat’s beautiful pluralistic mosaic. “Remember, you are a vital part of Bharat and make sure that the vital part is not weak. If you are weak, then you weaken the whole body of Bharat. It is the duty of all of us to see that Bharat prospers”, Dr. Nakadar concluded.
On the second day of the convention Prof. Akhtar-ul-Wasey, National Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities, New Delhi, who presided over the inaugural function, lauded the efforts of AFMI for nearly two-and-half decades to banish illiteracy from the Muslim Ummah and uplift it educationally so that it is at par with others in all walks of life. He praised the dedication and sincerity of Dr. Nakadar and his entire team leaving no stone unturned to achieve their target.
Prof. Wasey reminded that there is no differentiation between “Deen and Duniya” (Religion & worldly affairs) in Islam as both are entwined together and are complimentary to each other. A perfect balance between spirituality and materialism is the key to success to life here and Hereafter which the Almighty has ordained, he pointed out.
During the two days lectures on Emerging Trends in Academic Fields were delivered. The speakers and their topics were: 1. Ayub Khan (Toronto-Canada), on “Technology and Internet Resources for students”; 2. Dr. Hussain Nagamia (Tampa-Florida-USA), on “Emerging Trends in medical education”; 3. Er. Shafi Lokhandwala, (Livonia-MI-USA), on “Emerging trends in Technological field”; 4. Dr. Khutbuddin, (Indianapolis-Indiana-USA), on “Psychological strategies for youths to achieve goals” and 5. Ali Qureshi (Albuquerqui-NM-USA) on “Progressive way on Model education with limited resources”.
Wing Commander (Rtd.) Dr. Ashraf, Dr. Mohsin U Khan of Zaheer Science Foundation-(New Delhi); Mrs. Darakshan Khan (Chicago-IL-USA); Mrs. Husena Ponawala (NY-NY—USA); Siraj Thakore (Toronto-ON-Canada); Tayeb Poonawala (NY-NY-USA); Afroz Ahmed, Member (Environmental and Rehabilitation) Narmada Control Authority, Shameem Tariq from Mumbai etc. also addressed the gathering with a focus on students to motivate them to unravel their hidden talent and achieve great heights in life.
Prof. (Mrs.) Tahira Abbasi spoke about the aims and objects of Association of Indian Muslims, (AIM), which hosted the function, and its activities over the years.
The two-day programme was compeered jointly by Dr. Afaq Nadeem, Lecturer in CTE of MANUU, and Mrs. Rushda Aejaz with aplomb. (pervezbari@yahoo.co.in)
source: http://www.ummid.com / Ummid.com / Home> Education & Career / by Pervez Bari, ummid.com / Thursday – December 31st, 2015
Solapur (Maharashtra): In an attempt to highlight the great work that Muslims have done in the field of science, an Assistant Teacher of Urdu High School has written a book called‘Muslim Scienedano ki Scienci Khidmat’.
The 92-page book of Junaid A. Qayyum Shaikh, 37, an Assistant Teacher at Social Urdu High School and Junior College of Science, Solapur, was launched by Prof. Dr. N N Maldar, Vice Chancelor of Solapur University.
Shaikh, who has completed Masters in Science (MSc) and Bachelor of Education (B Ed) wrote this book in Urdu. In order to reach out to more readers, he plans to translate it into other languages. He says he has received several requests for translation of the book into other languages and many are ready to even offer help.
The author used many sources in compiling the present book. Shaikh claims “Book of Knowledge by Al Jazari” an Arabic book in original that was translated by Hill and Donald in English is one of the main source for his work.
He also referred : ‘Invention in the medieval Islamic World’ by Rotlink, ‘Introduction to Historyof Science’ by Sarton and George, ’The Muslim Scientist’ by Muhammad Yasin Owadally, Article on Muslim Scientist by Altaf Hussain Memon Tahari, Muslim Sciencedan by M A Siddiqui & Fayeza Siddique, Musalmano ke Scienci Karname by Muhammad Zakriya Virk and Biography- W Hazmy,Zainurashid Z, Hussain R.
The book presents brief information of Muslim scientists’ contribution in the fields of Mechanical Technology, Transport technology, Gun powder technology, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Optics, etc.
Speaking with TwoCircles.net, Shaikh said, “Today most of us presume that the progress of science and technology is the contribution of Europe and American scientists only. In fact it is our lack of knowledge. The truth is that hundreds of Muslim Scientists have many inventions to their names in the field of science for centuries.”
“I felt that the newer generation is going far from the scientific history of Muslims and therefore thought that they must be reminded of contributions of Muslim Scientists so as to make it guideline and torchbearer for others who are interested in science and technology”, he said while replying to the question of trigger for him to write such book.
“This book is especially written for young Muslims, whose way of thinking is scientific and who are intersected in the research and findings related to science so that they can be motivated”, he added.
source: http://www.twocircles.net / TwoCircles.net / Home / by A. Mirsab / December 13th, 2015
Marking the centenary celebrations of the University of Mysore, former Vice-Chancellor of Mangalore and Goa Universities Prof. B. Sheikh Ali has scripted a book titled ‘An era of enlightenment,’ which was released by President Pranab Mukherjee during his visit to the city in July.
The book explains the history and the challenges faced by the University in its 100 years of existence.
The book priced at Rs. 600 is being sold at Prasaranga in Manasagangotri and at the Prasaranga outlet at Ramaswamy Circle, at a discount of 20%.
For details, contact Ph: 0821-2419387 or 2419488.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> In Brief / Tuesday – December 08th, 2015
Seen in the picture are (from left) Syed Rafiulla Hussaini, Gowher Tarikervi, Viqar Ahmed Siddiqi, Baqar Umar Khan, Dr. Fouzia Choudhry, Shamim Ahmed, Nyamathulla Khan, Capt. Mir Afzal Hussain and Anwer Pasha.
Mysuru :
Dr. Fouzia Choudhry, Chairperson, Karnataka Urdu Academy, Bengaluru, visited MEWA Educational and Vocational Training Centre at Shantinagar on Nov. 30 and interacted with the trainees of tailoring, fashion designing, computer, Urdu course and students who have taken SSLC Exam as private candidates.
She advised them to work hard and achieve their goals ignoring the hurdles which come across.
She was received by the organisation President Viqar Ahmed Siddiqi, Secretary Shamim Ahmed, Vice-President Capt. Mir Afzal Hussain, Anwer Pasha, Baqar Umar Khan, Syed Rafiulla Hussaini, Gowher Tariikervi, and Nyamathulla Khan.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / Monday – November 07th, 2015
[UK Parliamentarians and Lords calls on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi after his address, at Wembley Stadium, in London on November 13, 2015.]Jaipur:
Imran Khan, a maths teacher in a government school in Alwar district, still can not believe that Prime MInister Narendra Modi mentioned his name during his speech at London’s Wembley stadium.
“It still is like a dream… PM mentioning my name is unbelievable….When PM was delivering his speech I was half asleep. I do not have a TV in my house. I came to know only after my friends and well-wishers started to call me.
“To confirm this, I watched the prime minister’s speech on YouTube….watched it again and again to confirm….reconfirm it…he was mentioning me,” Imran Khan told IANS on the phone on Saturday, a day after Modi’s address.
“You will not believe that since yesterday evening I have not been able to eat food….there are media persons….my friends….my relatives calling up….coming to meet me….absolutely no food since yesterday evening,” said a happy Imran.
“I made a small effort and it has been praised by the PM…..it feels great…really very great,” he said.
Modi, during his speech, said: “In Rajasthan’s Alwar there is a man called Imran Khan. He has made 50 mobile apps. And Alwar’s Imran Khan dedicated those apps to the students for free.”
“My India is in that Imran Khan from Alwar,” Modi said.
The 37-year-old teaches maths in a government school in Alwar district.
Imran has so far developed 52 education-oriented mobile applications since 2012.
“I do not have any background in computer technology but I had a computer in my house and I used to devote lot of time on it developing websites and other things. When I met the then district collector of my area he told me to develop apps as he said that future will belong to mobile apps. After reading some books that had chapters on apps, I started to develop mobile apps and since 2012 I have developed 52,” he said.
“My mobile apps have been downloaded by over 30 lakh users so far,” Imran claimed, adding that he considers the general science in hindi app as his completely “different” kind of one.
[Anil Sharma can be contacted at anil.s@ians.in]
source: http://www.ummid.com / Ummid.com / Home> India / by Anil Sharma, IANS / Saturday – November 14th, 2015
The foundations of secularism in the country were laid by the Congress Party and that Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, a freedom fighter was an important functionary in the party, said speakers at the Gandhi Bhavan.
Among those who participated in the 127th birth anniversary celebrations of Azad, who served as All India Congress Committee President at a young age, spoke volumes of how much the Congress believed in and propagated secularism, said Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee Working President Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka. He added that if secularism were alive and healthy today in the country it was only because of the Congress.
Among others present and who addressed the moderate gathering were Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council Mohd. Ali Shabbir and AICC spokesperson Madhu Yashki and former MP Mallu Ravi.
Several speakers extolled the virtues of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad and underscored for the youth of today to take him an inspiration and take the country and the Congress Party forward.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Hyderabad / by Suresh Krishnamoorthy / Hyderabad – November 12th, 2015
Mamata Banerjee’s leadership in the Singur and Nandigram land movements, which propelled her to power, is now the subject of a PhD thesis by a management student of Vidyasagar University.
“Mamata Banerjee is an inspiration not only for me but for millions of Indians. She has been the subject of discussion for her unconventional way of looking at things, be it administrative protocol, resolving a political issue or addressing a mass rally. She has never been the kind of leader we are used to. Her out-of-the-way style can be a subject of research because it can be used an effective model in our society as well as the corporate world,” said PhD scholar Rezaul Islam, a resident of Hatipota village in Burdwan.
The research paper, titled ‘Charismatic Women Leaders in People Management — A Case Study on Mass Leader Mamata Banerjee’, will analyse how the firebrand leader turned a nearly lost battle into a winning one through her managerial skills. Rezaul believes the Ma-Mati-Manush CM’s rise in the national political scene has had wide ranging social impacts and led to a considerable rise in representation of women in different spheres.
The research paper includes other successful Indian women. “I will make a detailed study of Mayawati, Jayalalitha, Sheila Dixit, Indira Nooyi and Arundhati Mukherjee but the special focus will be on Mamata Banerjee,” Rezaul said.
Rezaul’s guide, Avijit Pakhira, is from Singur. “I have seen the anti-acquisition movement and Mamata Banerjee very closely. I followed the movement and saw how she turned a nearly lost battle into a political success. She has always been on the side of farmers but never discouraged corporates, either. She has struck a fine balance between the urban and rural world in her own charismatic way,” Pakhira said, adding: “If we can analyse her unconventional method of functioning, this might open up new avenues in human resource development.”
source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / News Home> City> Kolkata / TNN / October 31st, 2015
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