Highland Islamic Forum (HIF India) on Saturday honored motivational speaker Munawar Zama with the HIF Global Youth Icon Award here at the TMA Pai Hall in the city. Munawar Zama was in the city to hold a talk for youth and parents organised by HIF India.
The recognition was presented by UT Khader, Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, after Zama’s address to youth and parents.
In his address, UT Khader commended Zama’s unwavering commitment to nurturing the potential of the youth, emphasizing the transformative impact of such efforts in shaping a brighter future for the world.
During the event, Munawar Zama emphasized the importance of mentorship and support systems for the younger population.
HIF members and other dignitaries including Shaz Ahmed AK as the program anchor, and Ashraf Ali – Trustee of Sana Shaheen Charitable Trust, Niyaz AK – Managing Director of AK Apple Ply Group, Naushad AK – Director of AK Apple Ply Group, and SM Farook – Director of SM Fisheries and Export, were present during the event.
HIF India President Adil Parvez presided over the event.
source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karnataka / by Vartha Bharati / October 30th, 2023
The Muslim Educational Institutions Federation (MEIF), a prominent educational organisation operating in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts, has been honored with the prestigious Kannada Rajyotsava Award this year.
The Karnataka state government recognized MEIF’s significant role in revolutionizing education within the Muslim community across both districts. Founded by former Higher Education Minister of Karnataka, BA Mohidin, MEIF’s commendable efforts in education for the past 22 years have earned them this esteemed accolade.
In response to the educational gaps prevalent among Muslims in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts, Mohidin initiated free English classes within mosques’ madrasas during daytime. The positive reception from the community led to Jamaats in undivided Dakshina Kannada establishing English medium schools within Madrasa premises.
Encouraged by the overwhelming response, Mohidin conceptualized the Muslim Educational Institutions Federation (MEIF) in 2001. Today, MEIF comprises 180 English medium schools and pre-university colleges across Udupi and Dakshina Kannada, catering to 60,000 students and employing 6,250 teachers. Notably, students of all communities and religions study in these institutions.
MEIF’s mission centers on the belief that education is pivotal for development and strives to empower Muslim community, through education. The Federation extends guidance to member-school boards on administrative matters and conducts regular training sessions for teachers, students, and parents across its five zones. MEIF’s concerted efforts have yielded remarkable results in annual examinations, with an impressive 83 percent of students achieving distinction and first-class grades in recent years. Furthermore, pre-university students have displayed consistent improvements in their academic performances.
Operating with government approval, MEIF’s private unaided schools, primarily located in rural areas, maintain affordable tuition fees. Financially disadvantaged students receive free education, while others are charged nominal fees. Additionally, MEIF facilitates 174 SSLC students’ admission to prominent PU colleges in the districts, supporting over 300 eligible rural students in securing free seats in technology institutes in Mangaluru and Bengaluru.
MEIF has also been instrumental in adding interest among high school students in civil service careers, organizing training sessions to enhance their skills. Over the past three decades, MEIF has played a pivotal role in enhancing literacy rates and women’s education in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts.
Founder-chairman of MEIF and esteemed educationist PA Khader Kukkady significantly contributed to the Federation’s development. Following his tenure, Mohammed Beary Yedapadavu assumed the role of chairman, steering MEIF to greater heights. Retired officer Moosabba P Beary is currently running the Federation successfully as its President. Umar Teekay serves as the honorary chairman of MEIF, while Syed Mohamed Beary is the chief advisor. Riyaz Ahmed Kannur is the current general secretary of the federation.
source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karnataka / by Vartha Bharati / October 31st, 2023
Parkala Haji Abdullah Saheb, a reputed social worker, senior socio-religious leader, successful businessman, and Honorary President of Udupi District Muslim Okkuta, has been conferred with the prestigious Karnataka Rajyotsava Award this year.
Born on the 16th of August, 1943, in Nileshwar, Kerala, to K. Ahmed and Aisha, he relocated to Udupi in 1967 at the age of 24 and commenced his career under the guidance of Dr. T. A. Pai of Manipal. With dedication and honest business practices, Abdullah Saheb transformed a small-scale venture into a thriving business, earning recognition as a prosperous businessman in Udupi.
Haji Abdullah Saheb has been a fervent supporter of students and underprivileged individuals arriving in Manipal from abroad for educational and healthcare services. He has consistently extended a helping hand to address students’ challenges and provided care for the less fortunate.
His contribution is evident in the construction of Masjid-e-Manipal in Manipal, accommodating pilgrims, the families of patients, and students seeking education and medical treatment. Additionally, he is acknowledged as a bridge fostering interfaith harmony in Manipal and Udupi.
Throughout his active involvement in renowned coastal associations such as Jamiatul Falah, Muslim Welfare Association, Millat Education Trust, and Zia Education Trust, Haji Abdullah Saheb has demonstrated his commitment to community welfare. His significant role in the establishment of Udupi District Muslim Okkuta highlights his dedication to community service. Serving as the organization’s first president, he successfully led the union for six consecutive years. Presently, he holds the honorary position of its president. In recognition of his selfless spirit and generosity, Udupi District Muslim Okkuta honored him with the Sevaratna Award for the year 2021-22.
Known for his humility, simplicity, and charitable nature, Parkala Abdullah Haji is revered as a philanthropist and community advocate.
source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karnataka / by Vartha Bharati / October 31st, 2023
Karnataka government has awarded the Rajyotsava award to 68 people including ISRO Chairman S Somanath and golfer Aditi Ashok.
S Somanath, Chairman, ISRO
Here’s the complete list:
The Karnataka government’s Rajyotsava Award will be given to 68 people this year, including ISRO Chairman S Somanath and golfer Aditi Ashok, for their excellent service in their fields.
The Rajyotsava Award is the state’s second-highest civilian award given by the Karnataka government annually. The 68th Karnataka Rajyotsava Awards will be conferred on the occasion of the state’s formation day on November 1. This year is the golden jubilee of renaming Mysore state as Karnataka.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is the head of the Award committee, who has selected the winners.
The government also decided to give 10 awards to organisations along with 68 Rajyotsava awards on the occasion of ‘Karnataka Sambhrama’.
Minister for Kannada and Culture Shivaraj Tangadagi said that it is ensured that every district has been given representation while selecting the awardees. The awardees also include 54 men, 13 women and one transgender. The list also has two centenarians.
The Rajyotsava Awardee will get cash rewards of Rs 5 lakh, a 25-gram gold medal and a plaque.
Here’s the complete list of Rajyotsava Awardees
Music/Dance
Nayana S. More (Bengaluru)
Neela M. Kodli (Dharwad)
Shabbir Ahmed (Bengaluru)
Balesh Bhajantri (Belagavi)
Sculptures/Art/Handicraft
T. Shivashankar (Davangere)
Kalappa Vishwakarma (Raichur)
Martha Jakimovich (Bengaluru)
P. Gowraiah (Mysuru)
Yakshagana
Agrodu Mohandas Pai (Udupi)
K. Leelavathi Baipadithaya (Dakshina Kannada)
Keshappa Shillikyathara (Koppal)
Dalawai Siddappa (Vijayanagara)
Folk Art
Husenabi Buden Sab Siddi (Uttara Kannada)
Shivangi Shanmari (Davangere)
Mahadev (Mysuru)
Narasappa (Bidar)
Shankuntala Devala Naik (Kalaburagi)
H.K. Karamanchappa (Ballari)
Shambu Baligara (Gadag)
Vibhuti Gundappa (Koppal)
Chowdamma (Chikkamagaluru)
Social Service
Huchchamma Chowdri (Koppal)
Charmadi Hasanabba (Dakshina Kannada)
Roopa Naik (Davangere)
Nijagunanda Mahaswami (Belagavi)
Nagaraju G. (Bengaluru)
Administration
G.V. Balaram (Tumakuru)
Film/Cinema
‘Dingri’ Nagaraj and B. Janardhana (both Bengaluru)
Theatre
A.G. Chidambara Rao Jambe (Shivamogga)
P. Gangadhara Swami (Mysuru)
H.B. Sarojamma (Dharwad)
Thaiyabkhan M. Inamdar (Bagalkot)
Vishwanath Vamshakrutha Mata (Bagalkot),
P. Thippeswamy (Chitradurga)
Medical
C. Ramachandra (Bengaluru)
Prashanta Shetty (Dakshina Kannada)
Literature
C. Naganna (Chamarajanagar)
Subbu Holeyar (Hassan)
Satish Kulkarni (Haveri)
Lakshmipathi Kolara (Kolar)
Parappa Gurupadappa Siddapura (Vijayapura)
K. Sharifa (Bengaluru)
Education
Ramanna Havele (Raichur)
K. Chandrashekar (Kolar)
K.T. Chandru (Mandya)
Sports
Divya T.S. (Kolar)
Aditi Ashok (Bengaluru)
Ashok Gagigeppa Yenagi (Dharwad)
Judiciary
V. Gopala Gowda
Agriculture/Environment
Somanatha Reddy Poorva (Kalaburagi)
Dhyavanagouda T. Patil (Dharwad)
Shivareddy Hanuma Reddy Vasana (Bagalkot)
Miscellaneous
A.M. Madari (Vijayapura)
Haji Abdulla, Parkala (Udupi)
‘Mimikri’ Dayananda (Mysuru)
Kabbinale Vasanth Bharadwaj (Mysuru)
Lieutenant General Codanda Poovaiah Cariappa (Kodagu)
Media
Dinesh Amin Mattu (Dakshina Kannada)
Javarappa (newspaper distributor from Mysuru)
Maya Sharma (Bengaluru), and Rafi Bhandari (Vijayapura)
Science/Technology
S. Somanath (Bengaluru)
Gopalan Jagadish (Chamarajangar)
NRI Kannadigas
Seetharam Iyengar
Deepak Shetty
Shashikiran Shetty
Freedom fighter
Puttaswamy Gowda (Ramangara)
Organisations receiving the Rajyotsav Award
Here’s the list of organisations which received the award.
Karnataka Sangha (Shivamogga)
B.N. Shivarama Pustaka Prakashana (Mysuru)
Mythic Society (Bengaluru)
Karnataka Sahitya Sangha (Yadgiri)
Moulana Azad Shikshana and Samaja Kalyana Sanskrithika Sangha (Davangere)
Muslim Education Institutions Federation (Dakshina Kannada)
Sneharanga Havyasi Kala Samsthe (Bagalkot)
Chinnara Bimba (Mumbai)
Maruthi Janaseva Sangha (Dakshina Kannada)
Vidyadana Samithi (Gadag)
source: http://www.business-standard.com / Business Standard / Home> India> News / by Sudeep Singh Rawat, New Delhi / November 01st, 2023
The “SS AMU SAT” is a Nanosatellite Project which began in November 2021 under the AMU Robo Club.
Aligarh Muslim University:
The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe), working under the Department of Space, Government of India, has approved the proposal for development of “SS AMU SAT” – Aligarh Muslim University’s first satellite programme.
The leading university’s first satellite programme is to be named after its founder Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.
About SS AMU Sat
The “SS AMU SAT” is a Nanosatellite Project which began in November 2021 under the AMU Robo Club. The satellite is a 3U CubeSat with multiple objectives which include the study of economic growth in India’s poorest districts using satellite imagery and implementation of an in-house developed image compression technology for a faster multimedia transmission.
In addition to this, the satellite will also test various satellite sub-systems that have been built in-house.
SS AMU Sat Team
The project was submitted to IN-SPACe in January 2023, for approval, registration, frequency allocation and launch of SS AMU SAT.
In September 2023, the Student Satellite Committee, chaired by Dr. P K Jain, Director (PMAD), IN-SPACe, reviewed the design and approved the proposal with a condition that AMU will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with IN-SPACe for all activities from the development of the SS AMU SAT to its launch into the Lower Earth Orbit.
The project is headed by Prof. Ekram Khan, Chairman, Department of Electronics Engineering, under the leadership of Prof. M.M. Sufiyan Beg, Principal, Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology.
The students’ team which is involved in the development of the project, is led by Ms Poorti Varshney and mentored by Dr. C. A. Prabhakar (Former Project Director, ISRO) and Er. Faraz Ahmad (A 2013 batch alumnus). The project has received technical support from AMU alumni working with ISRO and several industrial experts across the globe.
The team of students comprises Kulsum Ilyas, Anant Agarwal, Tarun Singh, Rabiya, Mohammad Ali, Ilma Shah, Ahsan Waseem, Azhan Kamil, Tanu Attri, Mohd. Arquam, Kanuj Chitranshu, Munira Sultan, Atifa Saeed, Kanika, Asif Ali, Syed Muhammad Suhaib, Azam, Gulam Fareed, Samad, Varun Yadav, Mudassir Ali, Tehreem Fatima, Tarannum Zafar, Yashra, Mansha and Binish Kashif
The project is tentatively scheduled to be launched in 6 months.
source: http://www.ummid.com / Ummid.com / Home> Education & Career / by ummid.com news network / October 28th, 2023
On Friday morning, author of the famous and most resourceful Madinah Arabic Book, Shaikh Dr. V Abdur Raheem, passed away in Madinah, Saudi Arabia at the age of 90.
A master of the Arabic language, a world renowned Islamic Scholar, multi-linguist, author, teacher and translator he dedicated his life to extraordinary contributions to Arabic literature by helping millions learn the Arabic language in his over 50 years of experience.
Born in 1933 in Vaniyambadi, Tamil Nadu, he obtained his B.A in English from the University of Madras and M.A in Arabic from the Aligarh Muslim University, India in 1962. He also held a M.Phil. and a Ph.D. in Arabic Philology from Al-Azhar University, Egypt.
A recipient of the National Award from the President of India in 1997 for his services in teaching, he was a self made man who learnt Arabic from the scarcest resources available to him in his little town. His three-volume series, Madinah Arabic Book, a one of a kind in its field, is the official curriculum of the Madinah University, Saudi Arabia, and is also used widely in schools and universities across the world to teach students the Arabic language.
Former Professor of Arabic Language for 30 years at the International Islamic University of Madinah, he has taught Arabic Language at Islamic Universities around the world including at Omdurman in Sudan, Germany, Washington D.C and British Guyana. An expert on European Languages and their etymology, phonetic change and semantic development he was a former Director of the ‘Institute of Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language’, at the Islamic University of Madinah.
A close associate of the Islamic Foundation Trust (IFT), Chennai, majority of his books have been published by IFT.
Along with the Madinah Arabic Book series he has to his credit a host of other books too including ‘Let’s Begin to Read Arabic: A Beginners Guide to Learning the Arabic Language and the Qur’aan’, ‘AL-TIBYAAN – Easy way to Qur’aanic Reading’, ‘Arabic Course for Non-Native Speakers of Arabic: Originally Devised and Taught at Islaamic University, Madinah’, ‘From Esfahan To Madinah In Search of Truth: Salmaan al-Faarisi’s Hadiith’,‘Both These Lights Emanate from the Same Niche’ – Hadiith of Umm Salamah (raDiyAllaahu “anhaa).’ ‘Suurah al-Hujuraat – With Lexical and Grammatical Notes and DVDs’.
His passing is indeed a great loss to both the Muslim world and to Islamic literature.
source: http://www.thecognate.com / The Cognate / Home> News / by The Cognate News Desk / October 21st, 2023
Several girls from the Bakarwal community, a nomadic ethnic minority in India’s Jammu and Kashmir area, recently cleared the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test, also known as NEET, for admission to undergraduate medical courses in all Indian medical institutions.
Aasiya Choudry, 20, of Jasrota village in Jammu’s Kathua district, is one of the Bakarwal girls who cleared the NEET exam on her second attempt, securing 430 points.
Education Remains A Distant Dream For Kashmir’s Tribal
“It was not a cakewalk for a student like me who belongs from a community where students did not have much resources and guidance,” Aasiya stated to Two Circles.
She said that no one in her community was aware of the NEET exam. This is not surprising given that schooling remains a faraway dream for Kashmiri tribal youth.
According to the 2011 census, just 17.8 percent of the people of the twin tribal settlements of Gujjar and Bakarwal can read and write.
Aasiya completed her basic education at a government school in her village before attending Jawahar Nagar Vidyala Basoli in Kathua.
Cleared NEET Without Coaching
“I didn’t always have enough money to buy textbooks, pens, and other supplies. I had to overcome hardships in order to achieve and qualify for NEET, but it was a dream that came true,” said Aasiya, who did not register in coaching to clear the entrance since her family could not afford the expenses.
Aasiya’s father Mubashir Hussain Khatana is a shepherd who tends to his livestock and provides a living for his family.
Aasiya says she was fortunate to have a supportive home environment that allowed her to prepare for this national-level competitive exam in a neighbourhood where options for education are limited, particularly for girls. “They [parents] motivated me to overcome my challenges and work towards achieving my goal,” she said.
Studied for NEET On YouTube
Aasiya had to care for her three younger sisters and a sixth-grade brother when her elder sister married two years ago, and she also had to help her mother with chores at home. Choudhry kept her studies going by watching free NEET videos on the online video sharing and social media platform YouTube.
Due to bad network connectivity and a limited data plan, she found it difficult to study for NEET on YouTube. To overcome these obstacles, Aasiya had to walk at least two kilometers every day to a location with WiFi in order to download videos.
Aasiya studied for approximately 10 hours each day. “Our village did not always have electricity. I used to watch saved videos on my phone at night under candlelight,” she explained.
Wishes To Become a Gynaecologist To Help Bakarwal Women
Aasiya aspires to be a gynaecologist — a physician who specialises in treating diseases of the female reproductive system — in order to help her community, which treks to green pastures with their animals for six months of the year. “During the seasonal migration, the Bakarwal people suffer [due] to the absence of basic health care facilities, especially pregnant women,” Aasiya stated to Two Circles.
Another Bakarwal Girl Cleared NEET
Ulfat Ismail, from the border village of Kandi Jarda in the Tehsil Karnah of North Kashmir’s Kupwara district, cleared the NEET exam on her second attempt, scoring 417 points.
Ulfat received her basic education at the village’s government middle school. She was accepted to the Government Medical College in Baramulla for a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS).
Ulfat used to study for almost 8 hours a day to clear NEET.
Mohammad Ismail, father of Ulfat stated that his dream is for his daughter to become a doctor since her accomplishments have the ability to positively impact their tribal community in the future.
“It was a proud moment for our family that our daughter had qualified the NEET exam and is going to become a doctor,” Ismail added.
Tauseef Ahmad is an independent reporter based in Kashmir.
source: http://www.twocircles.net / TwoCircles.net / Home> Education / by Tauseef Ahmad, TwoCircles.net / September 26th, 2023
In a significant milestone, Prestige International School has clinched the prestigious first position in the Education World India School Rankings 2023-24, under the esteemed ‘Co-ed Day School’ category.
The Education World India School Rankings (EWISR) serve as a global benchmark for evaluating educational establishments, acknowledging institutions that consistently demonstrate outstanding performance and educational standards.
The accolade was officially conferred upon Prestige International School during a grand ceremony held on October 13, 2023, at The JW Marriott, Aerocity, New Delhi. Hyder Ali, the Chairman of Prestige International School, was honored with this prestigious award.
“Securing the top spot in the ‘Co-ed Day School’ category in the EWISR 2023-24 is a testament to the school’s unwavering commitment to academic brilliance and its continuous efforts in nurturing well-rounded individuals,” a statement from the school added.
source: http://www.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> India / by Vartha Bharati / October 20th, 2023
So many lives have been lost due to drivers falling asleep while driving. Rabia Farooqui, a student of Hubballi, has invented life-saving glasses to eliminate this.
The same anti-sleep drowsiness preventer machine warns students if they fall asleep while studying. The night shift workers are also alerted.
The transparent glasses are equipped with a rechargeable battery, an SIB buzzer, and an IR sensor. If the eyes are accidentally closed while driving, the nano Arduino buzzer will ring instantly and alert the driver.
Rabia Farooqui is currently studying in the first year of PUC at Vidyaniketan College. The glasses invented by Rubia have now been selected for the National Best Model Award at the Inspire Awards show held in Delhi.
Apart from this, the glasses invented by Rubia have also been selected for international-level science exhibitions.
source: http://www.thehindustangazette.com / The Hindustan Gazette / Home> News> Education / by Shifa / October 19th, 2023
Traveling is a major part of human life and it creates a major impact on the working class of society, especially working women’s face so many difficulties in travelling. Being independent is a point of pride for most people. The freedom to travel anywhere we want, regardless of access to public transit or close friends and family, is something that many of us take for granted. However, for those who are unable to drive, this independence can be limited, especially for women.
The founder and CEO of “Unicorn for women by women” Arma Sahar, who is a final year data science student, informed us about the story of the establishment and achievements of his startup.
the challenges that women can face when it comes to transportation. When she moved from Adilabad to Hyderabad, Arma found herself reliant on her brothers for rides, which could be frustrating for both her and them due to their busy schedules. She also didn’t feel comfortable traveling alone, especially in autos which can be expensive. To address these issues, Arma founded Unicorn, a bike ride service run entirely by women. The service allows women to feel safe and comfortable while traveling and also gives them the independence and confidence to get around on their own. But after validating in the market Arma realised that more than 80% of the Women population didn’t know how to ride so they picked up the job opportunities offered by Unicorn and later they asked the girls if you are okay to learn and then drive later at Unicorn.
That’s when they thought to start and focus on training and many other girls started showing interest in the training program as it was offered by women instructors and that’s when we realised that this is the need of the hour. But Arma’s vision for Unicorn goes beyond just providing a transportation service. She also wants to empower women by teaching them how to ride two-wheelers. To this end, Unicorn offers training programs to teach women how to ride, with the goal of giving them more freedom and mobility. “After completing our first batch, we discovered that women are very eager to learn how to ride a vehicle, and as a result of this eagerness, they were able to pick it up within a few days,” Arma said. “This made us the fastest training option in India, where we started teaching women only in 5 Days, without any prerequisites.”
Unicorn has already conducted several training batches in Mehdipatnam, Santosh Nagar, and Yakutpura and is now expanding to the Old City to reach more women in need of safe transportation. The company’s innovative solution is filling a crucial gap in the market and helping to make travel safer and more accessible for women in Hyderabad. But what sets Unicorn apart from other driving schools? Arma explains that the company is focused on empowering women, not just training them for their own benefit. This unique approach has already gained praise from many women in the city, and the company plans to continue growing and helping more women gain independence and confidence through transportation. “We strive to empower women, not just train them for their own benefit,” Arma said. To participate in the Unicorn training program, interested individuals must first register on the company’s website (www.myunicorn.in) and await confirmation. The company currently operates through its website and WhatsApp and assigns each participant to a cohort with a confirmation letter. With its innovative transportation solution and commitment to empowering women, Unicorn is changing the way women in Hyderabad travel and helping them achieve greater independence. But Unicorn’s support for women doesn’t stop there.
Arma explained that the company’s website also creates connections between women who are capable drivers and those who are seeking transportation services. This allows women to make money while driving, Unicorn offers them the opportunity to find work and earn more than 25,000 per month. “We offer total support to women at every stage of their lives, from learning to drive to becoming a lady partner at our firm and partners,” Arma said. “We provide them with the choice of flexible driving hours so they can combine this career with their daily activities. Simply put, we act as their pillars of support.” Unicorn’s commitment to supporting women at every stage of their lives sets it apart from other driving schools and transportation services. By providing training, work opportunities, and flexible schedules, the company is helping women to achieve independence and empowering them to take control of their own lives.
Arma’s initiative is really appreciable for making women self-reliable in driving that creates a major impact on women’s independence over driving bikes. Moreover it also makes them financially strengthened, The advantages of having women as a part of the workforce are manifold. On a micro level, working women become financially independent and will have greater control over their own lives. This encourages women to stand against physical and emotional abuse, enabling them to handle social issues and pressures on their own. The families of working women are also able to enjoy a higher quality of living due to additional income. At the macro level, greater participation of women in the workforce is good for the overall economy.
source: http://www.thehindustangazette.com / The Hindustan Gazette / Home> News> Education / by Abdul Sami / October 14th, 2023
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