Muslim women are not a monolith, says Dr Farah Usmani, the founder and honorary editor of the “Rising Beyond The Ceiling” (RBTC), an initiative born out of frustration with the stereotypical narrative surrounding Muslim women in India. RBTC is preparing a directory of Muslim women who have excelled in different fields.
However, millions of Indian women, who identify themselves as Muslim, reach across spectra of ethnicities and languages, states and union territories, do not look the same or sound the same and contribute towards nation building in a variety of ways, says Dr Usmani adding that the compendium is under finalisation.
Member, UP Sunni Central Waqf Board, Sabiha Ahmad, who is busy preparing the list of prominent Muslim women in Uttar Pradesh, said, “The organisation is in the process of preparing a directory of such Muslim women who hold certain positions in social, corporate and professional workspace.”
She says the women spotlighted here from Uttar Pradesh do many things—they fly planes, serve in police and armed forces, they are skeet shooters and bike riders, write books and poetry, create art, play snooker and tennis, administer and govern, espouse social issues, serve as lawyers, scientists and doctors, are entrepreneurs and corporate professionals and are substantive contributors to the progress of the country.
Recently an online international meeting was organised in which the issue was discussed at length.
Veteran politician Mohsina Kidwai; vice chancellor, Era University, Lucknow, prof Farzana Mahdi; writer Sabeeha Anwar; artist Dr Farzana Shahabuddin and Samreen Ahmad were prominent among those who attended the virtual event.
Ahmad further says there is a myth surrounding Muslim women in India that they are highly conservative, prefer to stay home, not at par in education with women of other communities.
“Rising Beyond the Ceiling (RBTC), a non-profit organisation focused on supporting and promoting Indian Muslim women and their leadership and contributions in their respective fields, is working to bust this myth,” says Ahmad, who is also incharge, RBTC UP 100 .
RBTC UP 100 is a congregation of 100 women representing 22 million (2.2 crore) Muslim women from UP.
It is working under the leadership of Dr Farah Usmani, the founder and honorary editor of RBTC initiative who is also serving at United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) headquarters in New York as director-1 level.
“The stories of these Indian Muslim women are for all women and girls to draw inspiration, role model them and thus become mentors in their own districts and neighbourhoods thereby become inspirations themselves for future generations,” Ahmad adds.
source: http://www.hindustantimes.com / Hindustan Times / Home / by HT Correspondent, Lucknow / September 22nd, 2021
In the heart of Bangalore, where diversity thrives and stories of perseverance resonate, two remarkable individuals, Lubna Afza and Azeem Azeez, are rewriting the narrative of education and hope through their initiative, “Our English School.”
This inspiring journey began with two distinct backgrounds converging in a shared mission to make a difference. Lubna Afza, an advocate, and Azeem Azeez, a social activist, embarked on a remarkable endeavor to provide education to madrasa students and differently-abled children.
In 2015, Lubna Afza endured a heart-wrenching series of tragedies that would break anyone’s spirit. She lost her father, mother, niece, and brother-in-law in a tragic road accident in Saudi Arabia. The same day, her husband divorced her, leaving her in a state of emotional despair. Struggling with the loss of her family and her marriage, Lubna spiraled into severe depression. Her sole source of strength was her 8-year-old son, who sometimes had to step into the role of caregiver during her darkest moments.
Azeem Azeez, a seasoned community activist, had spent years volunteering at government schools and organizing scholarship camps for disadvantaged children. It was during the COVID-19 pandemic that fate brought Azeem and Lubna together as they volunteered at an NGO. This serendipitous encounter led to a shared dream of making a positive impact on society.
Their journey took a significant turn when Azeem introduced Lubna to the world of madrasas. Together, they embarked on a mission to provide quality education to madrasa students, starting with their work at a madrasa in Varthur. The bond they formed with these students ignited a fire within them to do more.
Their vision took a leap forward when they stumbled upon “Our English School,” a historic institution in Jayanagar established in 1965. The school had fallen on hard times due to the pandemic, and its owners were considering selling it. Azeem and Lubna made a bold decision to purchase the school’s license, envisioning a brighter future for it.
However, challenges remained. The pandemic forced them to adapt, and “Our English School” became a mobile school, reaching students across three madrasas in Bangalore. Under Lubna and Azeem’s leadership, the school began offering English, Hindi, Kannada, Maths, and Science courses to students pursuing Hifz or Aalim programs, impacting the lives of over 200 madrasa students.
For Lubna, this endeavor became her lifeline, giving her a renewed sense of purpose after enduring immense personal hardships. However, a crucial hurdle looms ahead. To maintain their school license, they must establish a physical school, a financial burden they are unable to bear alone.
Lubna, Azeem, and the dedicated teachers they have assembled are passionate about their transformative work but need support to secure a permanent space. They have exhausted their life savings and are now reaching out to the community for assistance, appealing for funds or space to establish a proper school.
The need for their services is evident as this year, over a thousand students are eagerly waiting to enroll in “Our English School.” These aspiring students are a testament to the impact Lubna and Azeem’s initiative has had on the community.
“Our English School” has become a beacon of hope for many madrasa students seeking a well-rounded education. It symbolizes the resilience of individuals like Lubna and Azeem, who are determined to make a difference despite facing adversity.
To contribute to their mission or learn more about “Our English School,” please visit www.ourenglishschool.org.
source: http://www.thecognate.com / The Cognate / Home> Education / by Shaik Zakeer Hussain / September 04th, 2023
Syed Mohammad Hussain said Failing in four attempts disappointed me, but it did not let me break down. I worked hard and cracked the UPSC exam.
Hussain, a resident of Sholapur Lane, Wadi Bandar, Mumbai, has secured the 570th rank in the UPSC Exam 2022.
Success for Hussain was full of struggles and hard work. Hussain lives in a small shanty on the roadside adjacent to the Wadi Bandar Majgaon Dock area. It is the hub of godowns; loading and unloading heavy vehicles is routine here. When I reached Wadi Bandar, Hussain met me enthusiastically and immediately reminded me by saying, Sir, I promised that this time I would definitely give you an interview opportunity.” Now that it has been fulfilled, I remembered that meeting in my flashback. After a while, Hussain got busy between some TV channels and YouTubers and then said, “Sir, we sit at a place nearby; the house is small; people will keep coming to meet me; we will not be focused.” We reached the nearby Jafar Sulaiman Hostel. Hussain said, Sir, the complete preparation of my 5th attempt has been done at this place.
On a question about the journey from primary to graduation, Hussain replied that he studied from 1st to 5th standard at Khwaja Shia Asana Ashri School, then joined St. Joseph High School Dongri in 6th standard, from where he passed the 10th exam in 2012 with 61% marks. Later, I passed 12th Commerce in 2014 from Anjuman Islam Alana Junior College in Vermont with 72%, joined Elphinstone College for graduation, and completed my B.Com. in 2017 with 86%.
Hussain reveals the story of how the idea of doing UPSC came to his mind. My father is illiterate; his childhood was spent in an area that was once considered a hotbed of crime. My father had dreamed of making us government officers by giving higher education to my siblings. He was a member of the Mohalla committee, so he used to participate in the programmes organised by the police station. When I was a school-going boy, I had the opportunity to visit government offices. Then I got inspired by the officers, and the idea of becoming an officer came into my mind at an early age. After graduation, I decided to pursue a career in competitive exams. My father wished that if the situation in the area were to change, I would have to prove myself.
Not having much career awareness, I moved from Mumbai to Pune based on whatever I had learned by myself. There I took admitted to Unique Academy and started regular civil service studies. Alhamdulillah I qualified for the preliminary exam on my first attempt in 2018 after only eight months of preparation, but failed the main exam due to my lack of experience in studying.
Meanwhile, I came to know about Jamia Residential Coaching Academy. I cleared its entrance and went to Delhi, where I learned a lot from seniors. Appeared for the 2019 prelims but didn’t qualify. The reason was that I focused all my attention on the main study. As I had no experience studying, it was a big lesson for me.
Unfortunately, due to the Corona lockdown, I returned to Mumbai. Here, then, CEO Maqsood Khan Sahib gave me an opportunity to prepare in Haj House. With all the facilities near my home, I worked hard and qualified for the 2020 and 2021 prelims, respectively, but failed again in the mains. Due to some unavoidable circumstances, senior students left the Hajj House. It was a sign of great sorrow for me.
At the same time, with the efforts of Maqsood Khan sb., a centre for the preparation of the civil service examination was started at the Jafar Sulaiman Musafir Khana hostel. I was very happy that Allah provided us with the means. It was impossible to study with uniformity among all the members of the house. After joining Jafar Sulaiman Hostel along with my own studies, I started coaching other students as well. Alhamdulillah, ever since this centre was established, students have been achieving success in one or another examination. The full credit goes to Maqsood Khan Sahib and his teammate, who laid the foundation of this centre in times of need. Despite very limited resources and a lack of facilities, doing my studies here has been quite fruitful for me. Having qualified in three out of the four attempts in the prelims, I was very disappointed with the continuous failure in the mains but did not let myself break down.
One day, I sat in the courtyard of the mosque in Jafar Suleman Musafirkhana and wept before Allah. I did introspection on myself and found out my weaknesses, strengths, and the reasons behind my failure. In the end, I stood up with determination by committing myself, “Now the next journey will be for success.” Then I qualified for the May 2022 preliminary exams. This encouraged me. The main exam took place in September 2022. Alhamdulillah, I had success in that too. In preparation for the interview, I went to Jamia RCA Delhi, where I got training and guidance from seniors. Through hard work and continuous mock interviews, I gained confidence and appeared for the interview in February 2023. Alhamdulillah, I succeeded with a 570 rank on my 5th attempt. Due to the support of my parents, relatives, friends, Haj House, Jamia RCA, Jafar Sulaiman Musafir Khana Civil Service Centre, and especially Maqsood Ahmad Khan Sb.
Mohammad Hussain said in a message to the students: The civil service exam takes time. It’s a test of patience and requires hard work with comprehensive planning, concentration, a positive attitude, and consistency. Sometimes you have to go through a lot of stress and pressure. I would like to tell the students that success is not within their realm and takes time.” It’s a test of patience and requires hard work with comprehensive planning, concentration, a positive attitude, and consistency. Sometimes you have to go through a lot of stress and pressure. I would like to tell the students that success is not within their realm.” It’s a test of patience and requires hard work with comprehensive planning, concentration, a positive attitude, and consistency. Sometimes you have to go through a lot of stress and pressure. I would like to tell the students that success is not within their realm. Everyone has a share in it. Meet the professionals with whom you want to make your career, get full knowledge of the field, and work hard.
Interviewer Akhlaque Sk (career counsellor) can be reached at sakhlaque@ymail.com.
source: http://www.thehindustangazette.com / The Hindustan Gazette / Home> News> Education / by Shaikh Akhlaque / May 28th, 2023
Burhan-ul-Zaman, a resident of Kolkata, has secured the 768th rank in the UPSC 2022 exam. He worked hard, underwent many problems, struggled a lot, and fought through hurdles, but by keeping his morale high, he achieved success.
Burhan shared his educational details, from primary to higher education: he did his primary education at Rajabazar Boys & Girls English School. After that, he completed 10th grade at ML Jubilee School with 91% marks in 2013. Due to my interest in math and science, I chose the science stream and passed 12th grade in 2015 with 91.4% from Shri Jain Vidyalaya. My JEE score was not so good, but based on that, I took admission to B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering at the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shabpur Howrah. I completed my degree in 2019 with an 8.27 CGPA.
About the idea of preparing for the Civil Service Exam, Burhan said that in the final year of my B.Tech., I appeared for the GATE exam, in which I got an All India rank of 141. During GATE preparation, seniors were seen as busy preparing for the competitive exams. I got more information from them, and my good rank in GATE boosted me. Then I did a Google search and gathered more information about the UPSC. I got information about the Sitendra Nath Tagore Civil Services Centre, which is run by the West Bengal government. The institute provides an opportunity for the youth to prepare for the WB State Services with the facility of day boarding (weekend classes and week-long library self-study). I started my regular UPSC preparation in 2019. After spending almost two months there,I appeared for the first preliminary exam. But I could not qualify for the exam. At that time, my goal was to familiarise myself with the exam, which I accomplished.
In the meantime, I came to know about the Haj House IAS Coaching Centre from a senior colleague, and I appeared for the entrance exam for which I was qualified. Thus, in September 2019, I came to Haj House Mumbai. With the best arrangements and a favourable environment, I studied with more enthusiasm.
Maqsood Khan Sahib’s role was very positive; he made all kinds of facilities easily available.
Staying here, I appeared for the 2020 and 2021 UPSC exams, cleared both prelims and mains and reached the interview but unfortunately failed to make my name on the final list. After failing the interview twice, it was sad to be demoralised, but I had braced myself. Both times I prepared for the interview at the Sitendranath Tagore Civil Service Study Centre in Kolkata, but due to some shortcomings, I could not crack the interviews.
Then, due to policy matters or some other reason, the senior students had to vacate the Haj House.
I went straight to Kolkata, stayed at home, and worked hard on the basis of self-study. Qualified for the 2022 prelims, I got the opportunity to get admission in the MS IAS Academy, Hyderabad, which provides a quality environment for students to prepare for UPSC. While staying here for 3 months, I worked hard day and night. There is a very good environment for self-study at MS Academy. I cleared the mains exam and went to Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi, for interview preparation. I didn’t want to miss this opportunity. This is the best place to prepare for the interview. Guidance from seniors and mock interviews are well-practised and painstaking. The interview went well, the results were announced, and, Alhamdulillah, I got the 768th rank.
Burhan-ul-Zaman advised UPSC applicants that students pursuing careers in this area should carefully comprehend the following information: More than 11 lakh candidates registered for the prelims, out of which 14 thousand showed up for the mains, and out of which 2529 qualified for the interview, according to the UPSC 2022 results. 933 candidates made up the final list, which was eventually made public. The information above is intended to highlight the significant distinction between individuals who appear in the “exam” and those who appear on the final list. The “hard worker” is “rewarded” by UPSC. An endeavour may occasionally take 15 months to complete. You must patiently wait for the second attempt if, regrettably, one of the stages fails. Professionals in the civil service are respected by society. You need to work hard and be patient if you want to pass the exam; those who quit the UPSC in the midst of it lose all opportunities. So continue your diligent preparation and keep showing up for other government job examinations. The rest is up to Allah.
Burhan discussed his accomplishments and the people who contributed to them. I’ve had the thought of being an officer since I was a young child. Therefore, whether deciding whether to pursue further education or begin preparing for the UPSC following aeronautical engineering, I had already made up my mind to apply for the UPSC during my preparation, but I ultimately chose after talking to my family. Everyone was incredibly supportive of me. I thank God that I made the right choice.
In the meantime, I received step-by-step assistance from the SNT Civil Service Centre in Kolkata, Haj House, MS Academy, teachers, and all of my family, friends, and seniors (who are closer to me than teachers and parents). All of these people, in addition to Allah, are my success co-partners, and they all provided me with advice. Thanks to all the well-wishers.
When asked about his family, Burhan-ul-Zam said that his father’s name is Muhammad Masih-ul-Zaman, who is a science graduate and a cloth merchant in Kolkata. Mother Sabiha Begum is a housewife and has studied only up to high school.
The two elder brothers run a clothing business with their father. One brother has a B.Tech. One sister is a doctor, and the youngest is preparing for UPSC.
Interviewer Akhlaque Sk can be reached at sakhlaque@ymail.com
source: http://www.thehindustangazette.com / The Hindustan Gazette / Home> News> Education / by Shaikh Akhlaque / June 07th, 2023
Overcoming the stiff odds of poverty and deprivation, Arbaaz Alam, son of a roadside egg seller, is among the 50, 455 lucky candidates who cracked the IIT JEE Advanced 2017 confirming admission in one of the twenty-three IITs – India’s top engineering institutions.
Arbaaz Alam got free coaching from Super 30 – an NGO which prepares students from poor background for IIT JEE considered as one of the toughest competitive exam. It was founded 15 years before by Anand Kumar.
Repeating its impresseive performance of last 15 years, all 30 students of the Super 30 cracked the JEE Advanced 2017.
“Anand Sir made me feel confident about my abilities. He boosted my confidence. Now, I think it is a matter of few years when my father will not have to sell eggs braving the chilly winds of winter nights.
“I will also have a house where I will live with my father and mother,” Arbaaz told PTI after he found his name in the list of successful candidates.
The JEE Advanced 2017 results were declared by IIT Madras today morning.
Sarvesh Mehtani from Panchkula, Chandigarh secured first all-India rank in IIT- Joint Entrance Exam. He had got AIR 55 in JEE Mains.
Sarvesh, who wrote the exam from IIT Roorkee zone, scored 339 marks out of 366, in which he got 120 marks in Maths, 104 in Physics and 115 marks in Chemistry. He was ranked 55th in JEE Main entrance examination.
Pune’s Akshat Chugh, who was ranked 7th in JEE Main 2017, had ranked second in JEE Advanced All India Ranking.
On the pattern of Super 30, Syed Mohammad Wali Rahmani with the support of former Bihar DGP Abhyanand, launched Rahmani Foundation to provide free coaching classes to poor students of the Muslim community.
A total of 25 students of Rahmani 30 Patna appeared for the IIT JEE Advanced 2017 and 23 were declared passed.
Similarly, 11 students of Anjuma e Islam Mumbai, a branch of Rahmani 30 Patna, are also among the successful candidates.
Meanwhile, IIT Madras while declaring the JEE Advanced result today morning said those students who took the IIT JEE Advanced 2017 exam may get 11 bonus marks for three ambiguous questions. This would be applicable to all candidates who took the examination on May 21.
The decision to award 11 bonus marks for the three ambiguous questions was taken following an internal review meet on the question papers by IIT experts.
Conducted by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras and other IITs, the JEE Advanced 2017 was held on Sunday May 21. More than 1.7 lakh students appeared for the JEE Advanced 2017 held at more than 500 centres in the country on Sunday.
JEE Advanced is the entrance test for admission to IITs spread across India and located in Bhubaneswar, Bombay, Delhi,Gandhinagar, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Jodhpur, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Mandi, Madras, Palakkad, Patna, Ropar, Roorkee, Tirupati, Banaras Hindu University (IIT-BHU) Varanasi and Indian School of Mines (ISM) Dhanbad for the academic session 2017.
The performance of a candidate in this examination will form the basis for admission to the Bachelor’s, Integrated Master’s and Dual Degree programs (entry at the 10+2 level) in all the IITs. The decisions of the JAB 2017 will be final in all matters related to JEE (Advanced) 2017 and admission to IITs.
source: http://www.ummid.com / Ummid.com / Home> Education & Career / by ummid.com and Agencies / June 11th, 2017
ISC 12th Result 2023 topper Mohammad Aryan Tariq from Lucknow scored 100/100 in biology and chemistry and wants to become a cardiologist.
ISC 12th Result 2023 topper Mohammad Aryan Tariq from Lucknow scored 100/100 in biology and chemistry and wants to become cardiologist.
The ISC 12th Result 2023 were declared on Sunday, and Mohammad Aryan Tariq, a resident of Lucknow, has achieved the all-India first rank, sharing the position with four other students. Aryan, a student of City Montessori School, achieved an impressive score of 399/400 or 99.75%. In an interview with UP Tak, he spoke about his exceptional performance.
Aryan attributed his success to his mother, father, and teachers who supported and guided him throughout his academic journey.
He acknowledged the role they played in his achievements and expressed gratitude towards their contributions. Aryan received special recognition and a cash prize of Rs 2 lakh from his school, CMS.
Passion for Self-Study
The topper shared his study routine, emphasising the importance of self-study. Aryan dedicated four hours of focused studying at home after his regular school hours.
He revealed that he did not rely on tuition classes but believed in the power of self-discipline and self-motivation.
Topper in Biology and Chemistry
Aryan’s passion for the sciences reflected in his exceptional performance. He scored a perfect 100 out of 100 in both biology and chemistry.
Additionally, he secured an impressive 98 out of 100 marks in physics. Aryan expressed a particular interest in chemistry, which motivated him to excel in the subject.
Aspiration to become a Cardiologist
Aryan’s career aspirations lie in the medical field, specifically in becoming a cardiologist. With a deep-rooted desire to serve heart patients, he aims to pursue MBBS and specialise in cardiology.
His dedication and focus on his studies align with his goal of making a difference in the lives of those suffering from heart ailments.
Supportive Family Background
Coming from a supportive family, Aryan shared that his parents never imposed career expectations on him. They encouraged him to pursue his passion and serve society in his chosen field.
Aryan’s father works as a regional manager in a private firm, while his mother is a homemaker. He also mentioned his younger sister, who will soon begin her educational journey.
Inspiring message from the ISC Topper
Mohammad Aryan Tariq, the ISC Class 12 topper, conveyed an inspiring message to aspiring students. He emphasised the importance of pursuing dreams with determination and perseverance, urging them to dedicate themselves to their goals without worrying about societal expectations.
He encouraged students to start working towards their dreams early and remain focused on achieving them.
With his outstanding academic achievements and clear vision for his future, Mohammad Aryan Tariq serves as an inspiration to students across the country. His journey exemplifies the rewards of hard work, self-discipline, and the pursuit of passion.
source: http://www.indiatoday.in / India Today / Home> News> Education Today> News / by India Today Education Desk / May 16th, 2023
ISRO scientist Muhammad Adnan making a presentation
New Delhi
Former student of Jamia Millia Islamia, Muhammad Adnan, who has been working with the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) since 2008, has played an important role in the historic mission of Chandrayaan-3.
Adnan Sardast is working as Scientist (F) in Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) of ISRO.
Adnan has also been involved in the prestigious Chandrayaan-2 and Mars Mission (MOM) teams.
Adnan who hails from the Darbhanga city of Bihar did his Bachelor in Engineering in Computer Science from Jamia Millia Islamia in 2007.
Jamia Millia Islamia’s Vice Chancellor Prof. Najma Akhtar said, “I am extremely happy that our students are doing so well in this particular field. This has doubled our happiness. I congratulate Adnan for the role he has played in the mission. This will surely inspire our students to strive for nation building.”
It may be mentioned that three other former students of the university, Amit Kumar Bharadwaj, Mohammad Kashif and Areeb Ahmed were also part of ISRO’s historic Chandrayaan-3 mission.
source: http://www.awazthevoice.in / Awaz, The Voice / Home > Story by ATV / posted by Aasha Khosa / August 31st, 2023
Hon’ble President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu shall confer the National Teachers’ Award 2023 to 75 selected Awardees on 5th September 2023 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
Every year, India celebrates 5th September, the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, as National Teachers’ Day.
The purpose of National Teachers’ Award is to celebrate the unique contribution of teachers in the country and to honor those teachers who, through their commitment and dedication, have not only improved the quality of education but also enriched the lives of their students. Each award carries a certificate of merit, a cash award of Rs. 50,000 and a silver medal. The awardees would also get an opportunity to interact with Hon’ble Prime Minister.
Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education has been organising a National level function on Teachers Day every year to confer the National Awards to the best teachers of the country, selected through a rigorous, transparent selection process. From this year, the ambit of National Teachers’ Award has been expanded to include teachers of Department of Higher Education and Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship. 50 School Teachers, 13 teachers from Higher education and 12 teachers from Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship will be awarded this year.
With a view to recognize innovative teaching, research, community outreach and novelty of work the nominations were sought in online mode to maximize participation (Jan Bhagidari). Hon’ble Shiksha Mantri constituted three separate Independent National Jury comprising of eminent persons for selection of teachers.
Below is the list of Awardees from Dept of School Education :
Dr. Satya Ranjan Acharya, ProfessorEntrepreneurship Development Institute of India,Bhat – 382 428, Dist. Gandhinagar.
Gujarat.
Below is the list of awardees from Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship :
1.
Ramesh Rakshit, Instructor, Government Industrial Training Institute, Durgapur P.O Durgapur-12 Dist, Paschim Bardhaman West Bengal Pin-713212
2.
Raman Kumar, Fitter Instructor, Government ITI Hilsa, Nalanda, Bihar-801302
3.
Shiyad S, Senior Instructor, Government ITI, Malampuzha, Palakkad, 678651
4.
Swati Yogesh Deshmukh, Craft Instructor – Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA), Government Industrial Training Institute, Lower Parel, Mumbai-11
5.
Timothy Jones Dhar, Mmv Instructor, Government ITI, Shilong
6.
Ajith A Nair, Senior Instructor, Government ITI, Kalamassery, H.M.T. Colony PO, Ernakulan, 683503
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S. Chithrakumar, Assistant Training Officer, Government Industrial Training Institute (Women), Natham Road, Kullanampatti, Dindigul-624003
8.
Rabinarayan Sahu, Training Officer, Special ITI for PwDs, At-Khudpur(Near Nageshwar Temple), Post-Jatni, District-Khordha, Pin Code-752050
9.
Sunita Singh, Assistant Training Officer (A.T.O.), Govt. Industrial Training Institute, Bhubaneswar Govt. Industrial Training Institute, Near Governor house, Post:- Nayapalli, Unit-8, Bhubneswar-751012
10.
Mrs. Pooja R Singh, Training Officer, National Skill Training institute, Bangalore, Beside ESIC hospital-peenya, Outer Ring Road, Yeshwanthpur, Bengaluru
11.
Mrs Divy L, Training Officer, National Skill Training Institute for Women, Hosur Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Dr. Dibyendu Choudhary, Faculty Member, School of Enterprise Management (SEM) National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Yousufguda, Hyderabad
source: http://www.pib.gov.in / Ministry of Education – PIB Delh / Release ID: 1954-262 / September 02nd, 2023
Deralakatte Renjali (Ullal Taluk),Mangaluru, KARNATAKA / Saudi Arabia/ UAE:
Dr Abdul Shakeel has been selected for the coveted Asia Achievers award given by Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre Colombo and High Commission of India Colombo for his social service including providing rice to more than 10000 eligible families cutting across religion and caste during Covid pandemic, adopting students who are financially poor and encouragement to outstanding students.
The award will be presented by Vidura Vikramanayake, minister for religious and cultural affairs, government of Sri Lanka and higher education minister of Sri Lanka Surena Raghavan at the 40th International cultural convention that is organized on August 25 at the auditorium of University of Visual and Performing Arts in Sri Lanka.
Dr Abdul Shakeel is the son of Abdul Khader Harekala and Maimuna couple, residents of Deralakatte Renjadi under Ullal taluk.
He is NRI entrepreneur having business interest in gulf countries. Dr Shakeel is the managing director of MMA Advertisement and interiors Saudi Arabia, Dubai, managing director of Grey Line Interior and Advertisement (UAE) and director of Readymix Concrete, India.
Dr Shakeel reserves 50% of profits of his business for social work through Dr Abdul Shakeel Charitable trust. During Corona pandemic he felicitated doctors, medical profession helpers and social workers who worked risking their own lives. Dr Shakeel supports youth, who are financially poor, to compete in national and international level sports and other activities. He has encouraged hundreds of children to get educated. He has also adopted several children. Dr Shakeel paid the educational expenses of students of backward community who have scored high marks in examinations and also took complete responsibility of their education. He has built houses for homeless people. Dr Shakeel also rendered financial help to those who get stuck in overseas countries. In addition, he has provided employment to hundreds of people in gulf countries.
source: http://www.daijiworld.com / DaijiWorld.com / Home> Karnataka / by Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (MS) / August 25th, 2023
While much has been written about the educational background of several engineers and scientists involved in the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft that soft-landed on the moon’s South Pole on August 23, bringing India into the ranks of the US, Russia, and China in the field of space technology.
However, Chandrayaan’s hero and ISRO chairman S. Somanath has been totally ignored as far as his educational background and his alma mater are concerned.
Many people may not know that he is a product of TMK College of Engineering, at Kollam in Kerala, set up by a Muslim businessman – Thangal Kunju Musaliar – in 1958. An Aided autonomous institution, the college is affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Kerala.
College’s Placement Manager Harish TP, when contacted, told this scribe that Somanath visited the college last year and also signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for setting up a course in spacecraft at his alma mater in collaboration with ISRO.
According to Harish, the course is in the process of being designed by ISRO scientists and the college’s faculty members.
Former director of ISRO’s satellite centre TK Alex also studied at this college.
The college has the distinction of being the first private engineering college in Kerala, indicating the educational interest of its founder Thangal Kunju Musaliar, or in short TKM who died in 1966. He traced his ancestry to Malik ibn Deenar, an Islamic missionary who came to India in 8th century, and in a later generation to Sheikh Ali Hassan Musaliar whose tomb exists in the premises of the Sheikh Masjid at Karunagapally.
According to the college’s website, TKM, a cashew nut businessman set up TKM educational trust in 1956 paving the way for the setting up of the college.
The college’s foundation stone was laid on February 3, 1958, by India’s first president Dr. Rajendra Prasad, and formally inaugurated on July 3, 1958, by Prof. Humayum Kabir, the then Union Minister for Scientific and Cultural Affairs.
TKM’s eldest son Dr. Shahal Hassan Musaliar is now the chairman of the TMK trust. The trust now runs several institutions including TKM College of Arts and Sciences, TKM Institute of Technology, TKM Institute of Management, TKM School of Communication and Information Technology, TKM Centenary Public School, TKM High School, TKM Higher Secondary School, and more recently the TKM Centre for Advanced Learning and TKM School of Architecture, having thousands of students.
source: http://www.indiatomorrow.net / India Tomorrow/ Home> Debate / by Syed Khalique Ahmed / August 28th, 2023
