Mangaluru, KARNATAKA:
Mangaluru:
Dr. Aisha Nehla has secured the 5th rank in the MS-ENT examination that was conducted by the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in May 2022.
Dr. Nehla is the daughter of PS Abdul Khader Kanangar and Khatheejathul Kubra. She is married to Haseeb Abdul Hameed.
She has completed her post-graduation from AJ Institute of Medical Science in Mangaluru.
source: http://www.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karavali / by VarthaBharati / April 08th, 2023
Hyderabad, TELANGANA:
Hyderabad:
Prof Mohd. Mahmood Siddiqui, Officer on Special Duty (OSD)-II and Dean, School of Education & Training, Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) was conferred upon with Honoris Causa (a degree awarded without examination as a mark of esteem to an achiever) by Henry Martyn Institute in Hyderabad.
Prof Siddiqui received this honour at graduation ceremony of Henry Martyn Institute (HMI) held on March 31.
Rev. Dr. T. Samuel Packiam, Director, HMI introduced Prof. Mohd Mahmood Siddiqui as an able and dynamic teacher involved in social and welfare activities. The honorary degree is being conferred in recognition of his services in promoting communal harmony and national unity.
Prof. Siddiqui has also been honored in the past with several awards, including the Unsung Hero Award from the American Institute.
Prof Syed Ainul Hasan, Vice-Chancellor congratulated Prof. Mahmood Siddiqui on receiving the honour.
source: http://www.siasat.com / The Siasat Daily / Home> News> Hyderabad / by Siasat News Desk / April 03rd, 2023
BIHAR:
A Muslim student, Mohammad Rumman Ashraf from Islamia High School, Sheikhpura topped the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released the BSEB 10th Result 2023 by Bihar Education Minister by securing 489 (97.8℅) marks.
Dr Chandra Shekhar, the state’s minister of education, announced the result though a press conference that started at 1:15 PM. Around 16 lakh BSEB Class 10 students’ results have been released this year. A total of 81.04 % of students passed.
The Bihar Board officials have chosen to award prizes this year, and as a result, the first-place finisher will receive a cash prize of Rs. 1 lakh, while the second and third-place finishers will each receive cash prizes of Rs. 75,000 and Rs. 90,000.
(Developing Story)
source: http://www.muslimmirror.com / Muslim Mirror / Home> Education> Indian Muslim> Positive Story / by Muslim Mirror Staff / March 31st, 2023
Tonk, RAJASTHAN:
Jaipur:
A repository of historic Islamic manuscripts, documents, books and rare artefacts is crying for attention at the Rajasthan Government’s Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Arabic & Persian Research Institute (APRI) in Tonk. A significant project for the conservation and digitisation of manuscripts has come to a standstill following a change of guard at the institute.
Tonk, situated 103 km south of Jaipur, was the only Muslim princely state in the erstwhile Rajputana before Independence. It was considered a major centre of art and culture, as the Nawabs patronised the scholars and invited them to inhabit the town. As a result, many poets, artists and historians came to live in Tonk and made it a hub of intellectuals and professionals. In addition, the Islamic religious preachers established a culture of Quranic sermons and teachings in the town.
The APRI, established as an independent Directorate of the Rajasthan Government in 1978, boasts of a rare collection of historiography, orientology and Islamic studies and has over 8,000 hand-written volumes. Researchers from India and abroad have been visiting the institute to study manuscripts belonging to the medieval period. Besides, prominent people, such as the Vice-Presidents, Governors and Union Ministers, have visited the institute and seen its rich collection.
In the treasure trove of historical books, the main attractions include a 17th-century copy of the Holy Quran in bold Naksh calligraphy, autographed by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, Hamail Shareef (commentary on the Holy Quran) of 11th century and Unwan-ul-Sharaf of 19th century, comprising five subjects with a single running text. The APRI also has the world’s largest copy of the Holy Quran, prepared in Tonk in 2014.
Most of the rare books and manuscripts in the institute are those shifted from the Saeedia Library of the erstwhile Tonk princely state after 1961 when it was established as the district office of the Rajasthan Oriental Research Institute. The books were collected by Mohammed Ali Khan, the third Nawab of Tonk, who was deposed by the British and exiled to Varanasi.
The collection of books in the APRI may be ranked equal to those in the famous Raza Library in Uttar Pradesh’s Rampur and Khuda Baksh Oriental Library in Patna. The copies of famous books of the Mughal era, Shahjahannama and Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri, are also in its collection. In addition, the institute has about one lakh judgements of Tonk’s Adalat Sharah Shareef (canonical courts), which have been published in several volumes. Besides, there are documents related to Rajasthan’s political and cultural history with special reference to the Tonk state.
The project for the conservation and digitisation of these books and manuscripts was launched four years ago, but it slowed down during the covid pandemic. It picked up pace after the pandemic when the task was assigned to the Patna-based Heritage Consortium in view of the expertise required to deal with the fragility of papers and ink used in the books. A 20-member team was engaged in testing the material of books and their treatment with the appropriate chemical elements.
The local youths were also given a fortnight-long training to join the conservation work with the de-acidification of papers, consolidation of ink, flattening of folios and stitching and binding of books. As a result, the team working at the institute completed the preservation of 80,000 folios after a sluggish pace during the pandemic. In the tedious work, the experts could conserve only 10% of the APRI’s collection, but they also preserved the threads and glue used in the books for research in future.
The digitisation project in the institute adopted the meta data format prescribed by the National Mission for Manuscripts and the National Archives of India. The digitisation was carried out by the APRI staff with the state-of-the-art scanners, while the State Government-owned Rajcomp Info Services Limited was also involved in the exercise.
All of these activities have reached a standstill with the recent change of guards at the institute. Syed Sadiq Ali, the new Director of APRI, who took over on February 22, said the State Government’s Art & Culture Department had appointed a Curator to review the conservation and digitisation work and decide on its continuation. The move followed the appointment of a committee on the project in December 2022, when the Director’s post was vacant.
Even as the art and culture experts have expressed concern over the conservation project having been halted, the APRI is organising a series of events, seminars and festivals to promote the Khattati (calligraphy) art and Chaar Bayt (four stanzas) performances. Ali, a retired Associate Professor in Urdu Department at the Government Post-Graduate College, Tonk, has evinced interest in holding the events regularly.
A five-day calligraphy art festival, organised from March 15 to 19, witnessed the participation of a large number of experts and different days were devoted to Chaart Bayt, Mushaira, Ghazal rendition and Qawwali singing. Similarly, a three-day seminar on Insaniyat Ka Paigham (message of humanity) was organised between March 15 and 17 with the participation of 40 experts from across the country. These events elicited a huge response and witnessed the enthusiastic participation of students, researchers and the public.
Ali pointed out that the international researchers also regularly visited the institute since he took over as the Director. They included a research team from France and individual researchers on Islamic manuscripts from Jordan and Iran. Ali said the classes in Arabic and Persian languages, which were stopped earlier, would be restarted, an extension lecture series would be organised during the Rajasthan Mahotsav in March-end, and all the vacancies in the APRI would be filled up shortly.
The institute also plans to establish a museum on its premises to display rare manuscripts and artefacts in different sections. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot announced the construction of a Publication and Museum Block in the APRI while replying to the debate on the Finance and Appropriation Bill in the State Assembly on March 17.
source: http://www.indiatomorrow.net / India Tomorrow / Home> Education / by India Tomorrow Correspondent / March 27th, 2023
Aligarh, UTTAR PRADESH / U.S.A. :
Aligarh:
The Aligarh Alumni Association, Washington, DC (AAADC) has announced the award of 344 merit cum means scholarships to students of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) for the academic year 2022-2023.
According to a press release from the AMU PR Office the scholarships are awarded based on merit and financial need and aim to provide support to deserving students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at AMU. The scholarship covers tuition fees, accommodation expenses, and a stipend for books and other academic expenses.
“The Association is committed to supporting the education of deserving students at AMU,” said Shakeela Raza, President of AAADC. “We believe that education is the key to social and economic development. We are proud to support the next generation of leaders and professionals.”
The scholarship recipients were selected through an application and evaluation process, which included academic achievements, financial needs, and a personal statement. The selection of 344 students came from more than 2000 applicants. Based on the Merit-cum-Means formula the Association short-listed 850 students and AMU Alumni Affairs Committee representative team led by Prof. Ekram Khan finalized the name of 144 new students. There were 200 previous recipients. After verification, their cases were also approved. The selection committee comprised Scholarship Committee Members and faculty members of AMU.
“We are grateful to the Association for its generous support,” said Tariq Mansoor, Vice-Chancellor of AMU. “These scholarships will enable our students to pursue their academic goals without the burden of financial constraints. We appreciate the commitment of the Alumni Association to the welfare of AMU students.”
The Association was established in 1975 and has been since supporting education and research at AMU. The merit-cum-means scholarships are one of its flagship initiatives. The scholarships are open to all students of AMU.
source: http://www.siasat.com / The Siasat Daily / Home> News> India / by News Desk / March 28th, 2023
Bengaluru, KARNATAKA :
Bengaluru-based Danish Education Trust (R) awarded scholarships to 503 students pursuing professional education across Karnataka with a total scholarship amount of Rs.1,20,85,000/- for the academic year 2022-23. The Trust selected students through an online application process at www.danishtrust.in.
The scholarship recipients are pursuing various professional courses, including Engineering, MBBS, Law, Journalism, Pharmacy, BUMS, BAMS, BHMS, Veterinary Science, Agriculture, and B.Ed, and are from economically underprivileged backgrounds.
Danish Educational Trust (R) was established in March 2006 by a group of concerned citizens led by philanthropist Mrs. Husna Sheriff, with the belief that education is the seed for development and progress. Since its inception, the Trust has continued its scholarship scheme for poor and needy students pursuing higher education, including not only Engineering & Medicine but also Law, Journalism, Pharmacy, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Veterinary Sciences, Agriculture Sciences, Education (B.Ed), and Civil Services.
Over the years, the Danish Educational Trust (R) has sponsored the education of more than 3500 students, and this year’s scholarship program is another step in empowering young minds to achieve their educational dreams.
Speaking about the scholarship program, Mrs. Husna Sheriff, the founder of the Danish Educational Trust (R), said, “We believe in empowering students with the much-needed support for higher education. It is heartening to see our scholarship recipients contribute back to society by giving scholarships to more students, participating in social impact programs, volunteering for a cause, and in many other ways. Our aim is to support more students and increase the total scholarship amount to Rs.1.5 crore to help 650+ students for the academic year 2023-24.”
The scholarship program has positively impacted the lives of many students and helped them achieve their educational goals. Danish Scholars are spread across the world and are contributing to society through their professions, making the world a better place.
Danish Educational Trust (R) encourages underprivileged students to apply for the scholarship program and continue their education without financial burden. The Trust’s vision is to empower students to achieve their dreams and contribute positively to society.
source: http://www.thecognate.com / The Cognate / Home> Education / by Shaik Zakeer Hussain / March 21st, 2023
NEW DELHI:
New Delhi:
On March 19, 2023, the Human Welfare Foundation (HWF) held a scholarship distribution program at the India Islamic Cultural Centre, where 150 students from the Delhi region were awarded scholarships. The Chairman of HWF and retired IAS officer, Siraj Hussain, emphasized the importance of education and encouraged students to prioritize it by putting their goals first. He also stressed the value of reading, particularly newspapers and books, as sources of knowledge that could help students excel in any course they choose.
HWF’s scholarship program is open to students who have demonstrated academic excellence and leadership potential, and scholarships are awarded based on merit and financial need. The funds cover tuition fees, books, and other related expenses. The organization has distributed over 8200 UG, PG, and Special Scholarships, and 4500 scholarships to orphan students.
The Chief Guest at the event was Prof. (Dr.) Mohammad Ashar Alam, Vice Chancellor of Jamia Hamdard, discussed the options for higher studies offered by the university and offered support for HWF’s education empowerment activities. T. Arifali, Chairman of Vision 2026, the flagship project of HWF, delivered the inaugural address.
Dr. Syed Farooq, President of Himalaya Drug, praised HWF’s activities and emphasized the importance of taking advantage of the resources available in the present age. Senior journalist and former MP Shahid Siddiqui urged students to plan to fulfill their dreams through education and hard work, citing Sir Syed as an example of perseverance.
A. Rahamathunnisa, Chairperson of The Women Education & Empowerment Trust, encouraged students to move forward fearlessly and learn to face failures. Noted motivator and IAS Coach Sameer Ahmed Siddiqui also interacted with the awardees on higher education and career opportunities. Renowned Ortho Surgeon Dr M Farooq, PK Noufal, CEO of Human Welfare Foundation, and PR Director Dr. Rizvan Rafeequi were also present.
HWF’s scholarship program has helped many students achieve new heights in education and career, and the organization remains committed to its mission of empowering disadvantaged students through education.
source: http://www.indiatomorrow.net / India Tomorrow / Home> Education / by admin India Tomorrow / March 19th, 2023
Mangaluru, KARNATAKA:
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Mangaluru:
Rafil Ahmed, a student of Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Business Management, Mangalore has secured second rank at the Mangalore University in the BA (HRD) CBCS Course.
Rafil Ahmed is the son of Mohammed Haneef PS and Rehana Ahmed AK of Mangaluru.
Rafil Ahmed secured 2651 marks of the 3500 total marks to secure the second rank.
Husna Farhath from Alva’s College Moodabidri secure first rank with 2797 marks while Bryttan Mathew of Field Marshal KM Cariappa College, Madikeri with 2648 marks secured third rank in the course.
source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karavali / March 15th, 2023
Bengaluru, KARNATAKA:
Bengaluru:
A three-day multilingual calligraphy exhibition and seminar named Miraj will be held in Bangalore from March 10 to 12, 2023.
The event will be held at Falcon’s Den, Prestige Falcon Towers, Brunton Road here in the city.
The exhibition and seminar will be first of its kind in Bengaluru, Syed Beary, Chairman of Bearys Group said in a press conference at the Press Club on Wednesday.
The event sponsored by Bearys Group is being organised by Institute of Indo Islamic Art and Culture ( IIIAC), Syed Beary who is also the Chairman and Managing Trustee of IIIAC added.
“More than 50 artists and experts from across the world will take part in this unique event. Calligraphy is a special art. It helps in maintaining balance between your mind, body and your thoughts,” he further added.
“Calligraphy finds its origin in Arabic. But Chinese and Japanese modern calligraphy are also significantly beautiful and pleasing to eyes. Even Indian regional languages have now adopted calligraphy and artists are exhibiting their skills and talents in their respective regional languages,” Syed Beary further stated.
Speaking about the exhibition, he said experts and artists from more than 10 countries including Turkey, Japan, Sudan, and Middle-East will take part in the event. Calligraphy experts in Urdu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi and other regional languages will also be a part of the event.
“Seminars, Talks, and discussions on various aspects of calligraphy will also be held during this first of its kind three-day event,” he said.
Institute of Indo Islamic Art and Culture’s Principal Muqtar Ahmed also spoke at the press conference and said the exhibition will be inaugurated on March 10 at 10:30 am by Irfan Razack, Chairman and Managing Director of Prestige Group, Bangalore. The seminar will be inaugurated later at 3 pm by Maulana Mufti Sageer Ahmed, Ameer-e-Shariyat, Karnataka, snf Principal & Shaikul Hadees, Darul Uloom Sabeelur Rashad.
Zia Ulla Sharief, Chairman India Builders Corporation, Bangalore, Irfan Razack, Chairman, MD Prestige Group Bangalore, Shabeena Sultana, Consul of the Republic of Tunisia, Bangalore and Pusphamala N, Artist, Sculptor, Writer and Curator will be guests of honor during the inaugural event that will be presided over by Syed Mohamed Beary, Muqtar Ahmed said.
He also spoke about how expert calligraphers of multiple languages will grace the event and share their thoughts and experiences with the participants.
Efdaluddin Kilic, Turkey, Narjes Noureddine, UAE, Dr. Abdullah Fattini, KSA, Tagalsir Hasan, Sudan, Mohsin Ghareeb, Bahrain, Farid Abdur Rahim, Kuwait, Dr. Ali Rabbani, Iran, Yuko Takaji, Japan, Achyut Palav, Marathi, Poosapati Raju, Telugu, Narayana Bhattathiri, Malayalam, Suresh Waghmore, Kannada, Vinoth Kumar, Tamil, Nikheel Aphale, Hindi & Devanagari, Salva Rasool, Urdu are some of the experts who will hold talks on Calligraphy on the first day of the event.
The exhibition will remain open from 10:30 am to 8:00 pm on three days of the event.
The program schedule is as follows:
source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / VarthaBharati.in / Home> Karavali / by Vartha Bharati / March 08th, 2023
Mewat, RAJASTHAN:
Jaipur:
A private university catering to the educationally backward Meo Muslim community residing in the Mewat region, falling in the Alwar and Bharatpur districts of Rajasthan, is coming up with the promise to impart higher and technical education. This will be the first university to be established in Mewat, which made headlines recently over the gruesome murder of two youths from Bharatpur’s Ghatmika village by the cow vigilantes in Haryana.
The university will be named after the late Barkatullah Khan, a senior Congress leader, who was the first Muslim Chief Minister of Rajasthan from July 1971 to October 1973. He died in office after serving as the Chief Minister for over two years. A private member’s Bill for the establishment of the university is likely to be tabled and passed in the ongoing budget session of the Rajasthan Assembly.
A piece of land measuring 208 hectares at Chawandi Kalan village in Alwar district’s Tijara tehsil has been allotted to the university on token money. The initiative is the brainchild of a young lawyer from Tijara’s Tapukara village, Yusuf Khan, who has been working for education among the girls belonging to the Muslim and other marginalised communities under the banner of his organisation, the Missile Man’s Vision Foundation.
Thirty-four-year-old Khan undertook a project with the help of Jaipur police to enrol girls for distance education in the state capital’s Walled City during the COVID-19 pandemic. Khan is also a claimant for the Congress party’s ticket from the Tijara constituency in the State Assembly election due in December 2023. Incidentally, the late Barkatullah Khan was also elected to the Assembly from the Tijara seat.
A trust, named as the Missile Man’s Vision Education Trust, has been formed for running the university. While the 17-member trust comprises some prominent academicians and other professionals, the proposed university will offer courses in some new, innovative and interdisciplinary subjects such as disaster management, pharmacy, environment, climate change, sports and engineering.
Thousands of young children in over 790 villages of Rajasthan’s Mewat region fail to reach up to the secondary level in their education for a variety of reasons, while the rural areas of the two districts lack the basic facilities of infrastructure, sanitation, healthcare and connectivity. Besides the Alwar and Bharatpur districts, the Mewat region is spread across a large area in neighbouring Haryana and Uttar Pradesh as well.
Khan said that the backward condition of his native place had prompted him to launch an initiative that would benefit large sections of the population of the region. The Congress MLA from Jaipur’s Kishanpole seat, Amin Kagzi, who is also the Chairman of the Rajasthan State Haj Committee, will move the private member’s Bill for the university’s creation in the State Assembly. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot is scheduled to lay the foundation stone in Chawandi Kalan village in May this year.
The Congress Government in the state has promised to extend all possible support for the establishment of the university and provide grants for its functioning. However, the ruling party may expect some political favours from the Meo Muslim population in return, especially in the wake of the parties such as All-India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) trying to make inroads into the region.
Khan has a track record of promoting the cause of education among Muslims. During the covid-induced lockdown, Khan helped a large number of girls in the Walled City of Jaipur, who had dropped out of schools, in resuming their studies through the State Government’s ‘Shiksha Setu’ programme, in which they were taught at home for X and XII classes through the Rajasthan State Open School. As many as 17 police stations took the responsibility to pay their fee and supply study material to them.
Khan pointed out that over 750 of these girls were continuing with their formal education and had appeared in examinations. The scheme is run by the Directorate of Women’s Empowerment through its Rs. 1,000-crore Indira Mahila Shakti Nidhi established in 2019-20. Girls in the Muslim- dominated localities, who dropped out of schools for doing household chores or taking care of younger siblings, have mainly benefited from the initiative.
The lawyer has helped in extending the scheme’s benefit through field functionaries and Anganwadi workers in the Mewat region as well during the current academic session by getting about 10,000 dropout girls enrolled in the open school. Besides, the Missile Man’s Vision Foundation, established in memory of former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, has covered 132 villages for the distribution of sanitary pads to adolescent girls under the flagship “Udaan” scheme.
Khan, who has been practising as a lawyer in the Rajasthan High Court for six years, said that the educational intervention would herald a new era of empowerment of both adolescent girls and boys from the Meo Muslim community. The establishment of the university will encourage children to complete their school education and join the institution of higher learning, besides prompting the State Government’s Education Department to improve the poorly equipped primary and middle schools in the region.
source: http://www.indiatomorrow.net / India Tomorrow / Home> Education / by India Tomorrow Correspondent / February 28th, 2023