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Dr. Syed Nooruzzuha Barmaver becomes first Bhatkally Ph.D. recipient in Neurogenetics

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Bhatkal, KARNATAKA:

He completed his Ph.D from Tsinghua University, Taiwan

Bhatkal: 

In a momentous achievement, Dr. Syed Nooruzzuha Barmaver, son of Syed Nurulhuda Barmaver and son-in-law of Fazal Jukaku, has been awarded a doctoral degree in Neurogenetics from Tsinghua University Taiwan. This remarkable milestone not only marks Dr. Barmaver’s personal success but also brings pride and recognition to the entire Bhatkal community.

As the first Ph.D. recipient in Bhatkal in the field of Novel Molecular Mechanisms, Dr. Barmaver has embarked on a groundbreaking journey in advancing the understanding of complex neurological diseases. His research has uncovered novel molecular mechanisms that underlie these conditions, significantly contributing to the scientific community’s knowledge in this area. Dr. Barmaver’s work has gained global recognition, with his first study gracing the cover of the esteemed MBoC journal published by the American Society of Cell Biology.

The impact of Dr. Barmaver’s research does not stop there. His second discovery research has been selected as the cover feature of the prestigious Traffic journal from Denmark, further solidifying his position as a trailblazer in the field of neurogenetics. Additionally, his third study has been successfully published by the renowned Nature Publishing Group, emphasizing the significance and quality of his contributions.

To add to his remarkable achievements, Dr. Barmaver has received eight prestigious awards, highlighting his outstanding academic excellence and research accomplishments. Among the accolades bestowed upon him are the Phi Tau Phi award, the Muming Poo award in neuroscience, and the Shen culture award. These honors serve as a testament to Dr. Barmaver’s dedication, brilliance, and unwavering commitment to making impactful contributions to the field of neurogenetics.

source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karavali / by Vartha Bharati / July 18th, 2023

KAS Officer Mohammad Naeem Momin takes charge as new Registrar of Mangalore University

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KARNATAKA:

Mangaluru: 

On Tuesday morning, Mohammad Naeem Momin, a senior rank KAS officer, assumed office as the 17th Registrar (Administration) of Mangalore University. Hailing from Bagalkote district, he has previously served as Assistant Commissioner in Bidar and Hassan districts. Additionally, he has worked as Under Secretary to the State Government at Vidhana Soudha.

The outgoing Registrar, Dr. Kishore Kumar, who held the position from April 2021, formally handed over the charge to the new Registrar, welcoming him to the university.

Congratulatory messages poured in for Mohammad Naeem Momin from various university officials, including Chancellor Prof. Jayaraj Amin, Vice-Chancellor (Examination) Dr. Raju Krishna Chalannavar, and Finance Officer Sangappa Y. The heads of different departments and deans of various institutions also extended their felicitations to the newly appointed Registrar.

In a press statement, the university announced that Dr. Kishore Kumar will continue to serve as the Director of the Department of Physical Education.

source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karavali / by Vartha Bharati / July 25th, 2023

Telangana educationist complies study material for competitive exams in Urdu

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TELANGANA:

Owing to a lack of study material in Urdu, only 38 candidate out of the 25,000 who opted for Urdu medium, qualified for the Group-I preliminary exam in October 2022.

 Educationist from Telangana, Mohd Khaja

Hyderabad: 

In an effort to make study material for Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) available in Urdu language, a renowned educationist has covered the entire syllabus in ten volumes.

Mohammed Khaja, founder and director of BC Study Circle, has not just compiled the material, but also converted the same in ‘speaking mode’ using AI tools. Hailing from Adilabad, Khaja envisions an exclusive IAS Study Circle for those coming from Urdu-medium backgrounds.

Owing to a lack of study material in Urdu, only 38 candidate out of the 25,000 who opted for Urdu medium, qualified for the Group-I preliminary exam in October 2022.

Ever since, the state government declared Urdu to be the second state language, Khaja took up the initiative of compiling study material in Urdu, for those who struggle to follow the vast syllabus in English or Telugu language.

Besides the TSPSC syllabus, Khaja has also compiled a ‘bit bank’ for Telangana History and Telangana Movement in the Urdu languages.

Books in Urdu, for competitive exams, compiled by Khaja

“Many students from Urdu-medium background face difficulties while preparing for various competitive exams,” said Khaja. “It is difficult to find the updated syllabus in Urdu.”

“While they prepare for the exams, it takes a lot of time for them to collect the material or study in other languages. Hence, they fail to qualify,” added Khaja.

For the students to overcome this barrier, Khaja has been preparing the study material since 2021.

While Telugu academy books are priced at Rs 400, Khaja’s material can be availed for almost half the price. Khaja further said that the idea of a AI-powered ‘speaking’ module for both English and Urdu medium syllabi would make the preparation easier.

On July 23, 500 copies of ‘5,000 bit bank’ (Urdu) were distributed among Urdu-medium students at The Siasat Daily‘s office in Abids.

The ‘bit bank’ covers topics like Indian History, Indian Constitution, Indian Geography and Economics, Telangana geography, Biological Sciences, Physics, Chemistry and current affairs updated till June 2023 were distributed for free.

Nearly 1,000 people participated in the launch of ‘bit bank’ and many reviewed the book, stating that the consolidated data was simple to understand and would consume less preparation time.

For more information and related queries, contact Mohd Khaja on 9948835280.

source: http://www.siasat.com / The Siasat Daily / Home> News> Telangana / by Masrath Fatima / July 24th, 2023

Prof. Sheik Ali Had Contributed A Lot For Urdu Language Growth

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Mysuru, KARNATAKA:

Mysore/Mysuru:

Maintaining that former Vice-Chancellor of Goa and Mangalore Universities Prof. B. Sheik Ali was a highly talented scholar and a renowned historian, Rajyotsava awardee Dr. Maher Mansur said that Prof.Ali severely opposed the partition of the country during the freedom struggle.

He was speaking after inaugurating the one-day seminar on “Prof. B. Sheik Ali Hayath Aur Khidmaath – His life and views” organised at Kaveri auditorium in KSOU premises on Hunsur road here recently.

Maintaining that Prof.Sheik Ali strongly opposed the partition of the country at the end of British rule, Dr. Mansur said that Prof.Ali was well-versed in languages such as Urdu, Kannada, Hindi and English and has 55 works to his credit.

Highlighting the contributions of the former VC to the growth and promotion of Urdu language, he said that his (Ali) work ‘British rule in Mysore Kingdom’ has documented many important happenings then. Noting that the erstwhile Mysore Maharajas had lauded the knowledge of Prof.Ali, he said that the late VC, after his return from England, scripted 12 books in Urdu.

KSOU Finance Officer Khader Pasha, in his address, said that Prof.Ali had great concerns for education of poor Muslims and established educational institutions at Ghousianagar and other parts of the city. Prof.Ali had contributed a lot for the language when he served in the Department of Urdu, University of Mysore, he added.

KSOU Dean Prof. N. Lakshmi too spoke. KSOU Vice-Chancellor Dr. Sharanappa V. Halse, Registrar Prof. K.N. Murthy, Urdu Department Dean Prof. Ramanath Naidu, Registrar (Evaluation) Prof. K.B. Praveen, Dr. M.D. Nasrulla Khan, Dr. Syed Ishrath Fatima and others were present at the seminar.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / July 17th, 2023

MANUU awards PhD to Moosi Raza

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Hyderabad, TELANGANA / Lucknow, UTTAR PRADESH :

Hyderabad: 

Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) has declared Moosi Raza qualified in Doctor of Philosophy in Urdu from Lucknow Campus.

He worked on the topic Abid Suhail Ke Ghair Afsanvi Adab Ka Tanqeedi Mutalia (A critical study of non-Fictional Literary Work of Abid Suhail) under the supervision of Dr. Ishrat Naheed, Assistant Professor, MANUU Lucknow Campus. The viva-voce was held on June 6.

source: http://www.siasat.com / The Siasat Daily / Home> News> Hyderabad / by News Desk / July 13th, 2023

Presidency University Chancellor Nissar Ahmed awarded honorary doctorate by B’luru City University

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Bengaluru, KARNATAKA:

Bengaluru:

Presidency University Chancellor Nissar Ahmed and two other achievers were awarded honorary doctorates by Karnataka Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot at the 2nd convocation ceremony of the Bengaluru City University on Monday.

During the program organized at the Jnanajyothi auditorium of the Bengaluru City University, Nissar Ahmed, who is a native of Mangaluru and also chairman of the Presidency Group of Institutions, was awarded a Doctor of Literature (D.Lit) degree.

Writer Tarini Chidananda and social activist Dr. Wooday P Krishna were also awarded D.Lit degrees by the Bengaluru City University during the convocation ceremony on Monday.

Renowned cardiologist and director of the Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research Dr CN Manjunath and Vice-chancellor of the Bengaluru City University Prof. Lingaraja Gandhi were present on the occasion.

source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karnataka / by Vartha Bharati / July 10th, 2023

Bangalore Medical College Gets First Muslim Woman Principal

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Bengaluru, KARNATAKA:

Dr Asima Banu has taken charge as the principal of Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI), becoming the first Muslim woman to hold this position at the institution. Dr Banu, with 23 years of service at BMCRI, assumed her new role on Wednesday, marking a significant milestone in the college’s history.

Dr Asima Banu’s journey at BMCRI began in the 1990s when she completed her undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at the institution. In 2000, she joined as a faculty member in the microbiology department and has since held various key positions, including quality in-charge, infection control officer, head of the microbiology department at Bowring Hospital, convenor of the medical education unit, and nodal officer of the simulation and skills centre at BMCRI.

Her contributions during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic have garnered widespread appreciation. In 2020, Dr Banu served as the nodal officer of the Covid ward at the Trauma Care Centre, Victoria Hospital. Her dedication to patient care and well-being was evident as she implemented innovative measures to ensure the comfort and recovery of COVID-19 patients.

Dr Banu’s efforts to make patients feel at home and ease their recuperation included providing essential facilities and amenities in the isolation wards. She personally ensured that patients had access to juice tetra packs, nail cutters, toiletries, kettles, and pedestal fans. In an interview, she emphasized her commitment to meeting the diverse needs of patients, even when language barriers made it challenging. Dr Banu’s compassion and determination to ensure patient satisfaction have been instrumental in creating a positive healing environment.

Despite the immense responsibilities as the overall in-charge of the facility, Dr Banu consistently prioritized the patients’ well-being. She went above and beyond by catering to their specific requirements. Whether it was arranging for clothes and essentials or fulfilling requests for games, cakes, and chocolates, Dr Banu spared no effort to bring happiness and comfort to the patients. She established a WhatsApp group where patients could message her directly, creating a channel for communication and ensuring their needs were met promptly.

As Dr Asima Banu assumes the position of principal at BMCRI, her appointment serves as an inspiration to aspiring medical professionals, particularly women from minority communities.

source: http://www.thecognate.com / The Cognate / Home> News / by The Cognate News Desk / July 06th, 2023

Human Welfare Foundation & Railtel Corporation Of India Join Hands To Implement CSR Projects

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NEW DELHI :

New Delhi:

Human Welfare Foundation (HWF), in collaboration with RailTel Corporation of India Limited, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to carry out a corporate social responsibility (CSR) project aimed at promoting healthcare and women’s empowerment in selected villages of the Jalna District of Maharashtra.

The project will include two interconnected initiatives. The first will address menstrual hygiene in a few selected villages in Jalna District, while the second will run a mobile unit staffed by healthcare professionals to facilitate special online consultations and offline solutions for common people in selected villages.

RailTel Corporation of India Limited will provide funding support for the project, which will be implemented over a period of one year in six villages in the Jalna District, namely Chikali, Dalegaon, Kedarkheda, Loangaon, Chandai, and Rajur.

The project’s activities will include the formation of two self-help groups comprising 60 women who will be responsible for the distribution of sanitary napkins in the villages. The project will also create a source of livelihood for the women, sensitizing and raising awareness among young girls and women in these villages about the health benefits of the use of sanitary napkins, menstrual hygiene, and health-related issues.

The project’s goal is to empower people in the selected villages to address health and nutrition issues and set up income-generating plants for women. The project will focus on two areas of activity, namely self-help group formation for menstrual hygiene management (MHM) and tele-health medicine.

The project aims to provide infrastructure, training, health, and medical facilities in Jalna District villages, promote hygienic menstrual practices among rural women and adolescent girls, eliminate stigmas and taboos related to menstruation, facilitate authentic information and guidance to reduce hospitalization, empower girls by addressing gender issues, provide comprehensive mobile health care services, and enhance the physical and psychological well-being of rural women. The project also offers free tele-consultations by an expert panel of doctors to all beneficiaries.

source: http://www.indiatomorrow.net / India Tomorrow / Home> Economy / by admin India Tomorrow / March 08th, 2023

PAI Academy of Pune becomes a beacon of hope for thousands of underprivileged children

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Pune, MAHARASHTRA :

Sawleha Shaikh, a PAI Academy student playing the role of a news reporter

The PAI Academy of Spoken English, founded in 2007 by noted educationalist Dr. P.A. Inamdar, is making a profound impact on the lives of underprivileged students. Driven by a deep commitment to education, Dr. Inamdar recognized the need to address the educational disparities faced by students in Pune Municipal Corporation schools, where English and computer education opportunities were limited compared to their peers.

PAI Academy of Spoken English

The primary objective of the academy is to provide a life-changing opportunity for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. By equipping them with essential English communication skills, the academy aims to empower these marginalized students and level the playing field for their growth and development.

Teacher’s Day function of  PAI Academy of Spoken English.

Dr. Inamdar shared his vision for the project, stating, “Through this initiative, we aspire to instill hope and self-confidence in students belonging to the most deprived sections of society.” He emphasized the transformative power of computer education, not only boosting the students’ confidence but also inspiring their families and nurturing their dreams.

Since its establishment, the PAI Academy has successfully set up over 80 centers across Maharashtra and beyond. These centers cater to students studying in Marathi, Hindi, and Urdu mediums, ensuring that language barriers do not hinder their educational progress.

“While teaching these students, I experience immense pleasure and satisfaction. It fills me with joy to see these students, who may not have many resources, still eager to learn and succeed in life. I feel a strong sense of responsibility towards them, as I recognize that without our intervention, their circumstances may not improve. Above all, I am inspired by the hope and determination that shines on their faces. Teaching these students is truly a life-changing experience for me, ” said Sama Sayyed, the project’s leader.

Impressively, the Academy has provided training to more than 45,000 students through its Spoken English program, without any financial burden on the Pune Municipal Corporation schools administration. The academy takes pride in its selection and training of dedicated teachers who share the vision of empowering underprivileged students.

The tireless efforts of the PAI Academy in raising hope and transforming the lives of underprivileged students through education serve as a beacon of inspiration. By bridging educational gaps and offering equal opportunities, the academy is paving the way for a brighter future for these deserving students, empowering them to overcome obstacles and achieve their aspirations.

source: http://www.muslimmirror.com / Muslim Mirror / Home> Education> Indian Muslim> Positive Story / by Muslim Mirror Special Correspondent / July 06th, 2023

Renowned Islamic Scholar And Translator, Maulana Muhammad Farooq Khan Passes Away, Leaves A Profound Legacy

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Karpi Village (Sultanpur), UTTAR PRADESH:

Renowned Islamic Scholar and Senior Member of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, Maulana Muhammad Farooq Khan, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of exceptional contributions to the Islamic literary world. Known for his profound knowledge and expertise in translating and explaining the Holy Quran, Maulana Muhammad Farooq Khan was a highly respected figure within the Islamic community.

Born in Karpi village in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, in 1932, Maulana Muhammad Farooq Khan pursued a Masters in Hindi Literature. Although he initially began his career as a teacher in Azamgarh, his passion for writing and disseminating Islamic knowledge soon took precedence.

Maulana Muhammad Farooq Khan gained recognition with his Hindi translation of the Holy Quran, which marked a significant milestone in his career. His translation made the sacred text accessible to a wider audience, bridging the gap between Arabic and Hindi literature. The clarity and precision with which he conveyed the Quranic teachings garnered him immense respect and established him as a prominent figure in the field.

Expanding his literary endeavours, Maulana Muhammad Farooq Khan authored a notable four-volume collection of Hadith commentary called Kalameh Nabuwat. This work, too, received widespread acclaim and further solidified his position as an authority on Islamic literature. His insightful explanations and interpretations of the hadiths provided valuable guidance to scholars and practitioners alike.

In addition to his translations and commentaries, Maulana Muhammad Farooq Khan penned numerous books on various subjects, including da’wah (Islamic propagation), guidance, personality development, and comparative study of religions. These works not only enriched the Islamic literary landscape but also reached a broader audience through his Hindi translations. Maulana Muhammad Farooq Khan’s dedication to promoting Islamic teachings and his efforts in making them accessible to people of diverse linguistic backgrounds were unparalleled.

The passing of Maulana Muhammad Farooq Khan is an irreplaceable loss to the Islamic literary world. His extensive contributions and profound understanding of religious texts have left an indelible mark on the community. The impact of his work will continue to guide and inspire generations to come.

As the news of his demise spreads throughout the Islamic community, heartfelt tributes pour in, acknowledging the significant role Maulana Muhammad Farooq Khan played in disseminating knowledge and fostering a deeper understanding of Islam. Scholars, students, and devotees express their gratitude for his contributions and remember him as a beacon of wisdom and enlightenment.

Maulana Muhammad Farooq Khan’s funeral prayers were held today, attended by a multitude of mourners who came to pay their respects. His passing leaves a void in the hearts of those who admired his scholarship, but his legacy will live on through his writings, translations, and the countless lives he touched.

The Islamic world mourns the loss of Maulana Muhammad Farooq Khan, and his memory will forever remain as a testament to his outstanding contributions and unwavering dedication to spreading Islamic knowledge.

source: http://www.thecognate.com / The Cognate / Home> News / by The Cognate News Desk / June 30th, 2023