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AMU Research Scholar Rizwan Ahmad Won ‘Young Innovator Award-2023’ from Indian Academy of Bio-Medical Sciences held at AIIMS, Patna

Aligarh, UTTAR PRADESH:

Aligarh : 

Rizwan Ahmad, a research scholar, working under the supervision of Prof. Moinuddin in the Department of Biochemistry at the Faculty of Medicine, Aligarh Muslim University has won the “Young Innovator Award-2023” from the Indian Academy of Biomedical Sciences, held at AIIMS, Patna.

Ahmad’s outstanding poster presentation, titled “Modified Fibrinogen Entraps Blood Cells and Induces Oxidative Stress, Leading to Deposition of Arterial Clot: Possible Pathway in Metabolic Disorder and Development of a Novel Biomarker,” secured the second prize.

His research sheds light on the effects of fibrinogen protein under diabetes-induced stress, potentially aiding in the early detection of metabolic diseases.

Ahmad also attained first prize in an oral presentation at a symposium organized by the Endocrine Society of India and third prize at the Hematology conference organized by the Department of Pathology last year.

source: http://www.indiaeducationdiary.in / India Education Diary / Home> National News> University News / by India Education Diary (headline edited) / March 05th, 2024

Ajmal Super 40 Shines Again in NEET, 2023

ASSAM:

Mumbai: 

Being a medical doctor has always been a well cherished dream and a coveted profession, as it provides opportunity to save human lives. This public zeal towards the field of medicine gave rise to a number of academic institutions. Sensing the demand from students and parents, corporate sector also stepped in to provide courses for preparation of the NEET exam, as it proved to be a hugely profitable business for them. But this trend restricted the children of poor families from dreaming to become a doctor. However, some non-profitable institutions are rendering remarkable services to the nation by providing NEET coaching free or at a very low cost, like Ajmal Super-40 run by Ajmal Foundation.

Ajmal Foundation has been running this program for the last three years and its results have remarkably been improving by each year. The number of qualifying students of Ajmal Foundation in NEET exam last year was 245 which has this year increased up to 350.

This is indeed a huge gain for the Foundation, while a great hope for the underprivileged section of the society. Other institutions running on the same pattern are Shaheen of Bidar, Al-Ameen of Kolkata and Rahmani-30 of Patna.

The results for NEET 2023 were finally announced on June 13th this year. Just like every previous years, it was finely a nerve-wracking time for all the aspiring medical students who gave their best to crack this competitive exam. Among over 20 lakh applicants from across the country, half of the candidates could be declared as qualified but due to the seats limitations in the medical colleges, all passed candidates may not be the doctors they dreamed about.

The giant coaching institutions are busy celebrating the success of their toppers. But success of the non-profitable institutions should be celebrated and appreciated by common masses. Maulana Badruddin Ajmal, CEO Ajmal CSR and the philanthropic endeavours of Ajmal family, especially in the northeast of India, are laudable.

source: http://www.easterncrescent.net / Eastern Crescent / Home> Blog> National> North East / by Eastern Crescent Desk / December 02nd, 2023

Free UPSC and GPSC coaching is available for Muslim students from all over India

Surat, GUJARAT:

Surat:

Under the direction of Surat Islam Yatimkhana Society (SIYS) and PMET, Knowledge Academy provided free UPSC/GPSC coaching for Muslim students from all over India.


Knowledge Academy calls for online applications for the UPSC/GPSC-Civil Services Coaching Programme (2023–24).

The dates are as follows:

The online application starts on May 1, 2023. Link for online application: www.pmet.org The last date for submission of the application is June 10, 2023. Entrance tests at various centres will be on June 18, 2023. A tentative declaration of results will be announced on June 25, 2023. The interview will be held at Surat Islam Yatimkhana, Surat, from July 3rd to July 4th, 2023. The result announcement will be on July 6, 2023. Graduates in any discipline who completed their studies in 2023 or earlier are eligible to apply.

The duration of the programme is one year from the start of the coaching or the preliminary exam, whichever is later. The programme will be conducted at the dedicated facility, which is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and technology. The programme will run for a duration of 1 year, during which time you will receive intensive training from top-class coaches. You will also have access to a range of study materials, including books, online resources, and mock tests.

In addition to the training and study materials, the residential programme will also provide comfortable accommodations and healthy meals. This will ensure that students can focus entirely on their studies without any distractions or interruptions.


For more details, visit the link at www.pmet.org, and for more information, contact the PMET Office at 8780631131, Harun Mahida at 8980490743, or Imran Khan at 9140343730.

Note: The news above is posted only for reference, for the forthecoming year 2024. The date for 2023 has already passed by.

source: http://www.thehindustangazette.com / The Hindustan Gazette / Home> News> Education / by Shifa / May 23rd, 2023

SEED, Quran Foundation, Award Scholarship Worth 73.9 Lakh to MANUU Students

INDIA:

Maulana Azad National Urdu University students receive a scholarship worth 73.9 lakh from SEED 

Support for Educational & Economic Development (SEED), a non-profit organisation dedicated to assisting and uplifting the underprivileged, has awarded scholarships totaling 73,90,000 rupees to students at Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), a central university in Hyderabad, India known for providing higher education opportunities to students of Urdu backgrounds.

The recipients were selected based on their performance and financial backgrounds. The scholarship was sponsored by SEED with the support of two other Hyderabad based non-profit organisations — the Quran Foundation and the Helping Hand Foundation. SEED has provided 586 scholarships to MANUU students across all campuses.

Danish, a journalism student at the university, expressed gratitude to SEED saying, “This scholarship will greatly assist me. Such scholarships boost students’ confidence and enable them to focus on their education rather than financial problems.” 

Another student, who wished to remain anonymous, stated, “I lost my father during COVID, and this scholarship is a real help for me to pursue my aspirations.”

The scholarship distribution ceremony 2023 took place on 17 July at the university campus. 

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Syed Ainul Hasan, expressed his displeasure with the discontinuation of the NSP scholarship for MANUU students. He stressed MANUU students’ talent and potential and stated that the management is actively working to offer them the best possibilities and platforms to demonstrate their abilities. 

The Executive Director of SEED, Mr. Syed Mazheruddin Hussaini, addressed the students, emphasising the value of hard effort in their academic journey. He also urged them to concentrate on improving their soft skills and communication abilities in order to face future work obstacles. 

“It is the students’ responsibility to improve their careers through self-confidence, hard work, sincerity, and effective time management.” He then presented a 73,90,000 rupees cheque to the Vice Chancellor.

The Registrar, Prof. Ishtiaque Ahmed, commended Prof. Syed Alim Ashraf for facilitating the SEED scholarship for MANUU students. 

Mujtaba Hasan Askari, Founder of the Helping Hand Foundation, addressed the students and encouraged them to strive for success in life. “Success can only be achieved through education,” he said.

Overall, the SEED scholarship initiative in collaboration with the Quran Foundation demonstrates a valuable commitment to supporting the educational aspirations of MANUU students, empowering them to overcome financial barriers and achieve their academic goals. 

source: http://www.twocircles.net / TwoCircles.net / Home> Education / by Musheera Ashraf, TwoCircles.net / July 18th, 2023

Aligarh Alumni Association in US announces 344 Merit-cum-Means scholarships for AMU students

Aligarh, UTTAR PRADESH / U.S.A. :

Aligarh Muslim University

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

Jamia Millia Islamia: 12 Research Scholars Selected For Prime Minister Research Fellowship

NEW DELHI :

Jamia Millia Islamia(JMI) expressed its pride in being awarded the Prime Minister Research Fellowship (PMRF) of 12 research scholars of the university under the Lateral Entry Scheme of the May 2022 drive.

New Delhi:

Jamia Millia Islamia(JMI) expressed its pride in being awarded the Prime Minister Research Fellowship (PMRF) of 12 research scholars of the university under the Lateral Entry Scheme of the May 2022 drive.

According to the PMRF Coordinator, JMI Professor Abdul Quaiyum Ansari, the researchers will individually get a fellowship of Rs 70,000 for the first two years, Rs 75,000 for third year, Rs.80,000 for the fourth and fifth year respectively. Apart from this, each fellow will get a research grant of Rs. 2 Lakhs per year (a total of Rs 10 Lakhs for five years) under the PMRF.

The JMI has improved its performance significantly as in 2021 six research scholars were selected for the PMRF under the Lateral Entry Scheme of the December 2020 drive. The university has also shared the name of students, their recommender and the Department/Centres selected for Lateral Entry Scheme of the May 2022 drive

1.Nadeem Ahmad recommended by Professor Quamrul Hasan – Civil Engineering

2. Mohammad Ariz recommended by Professor Tarikul Islam – Electrical Engineering

3. Mohammad Masood recommended by Professor Mohammad Mahfuzul Haque – Biotechnology

4. Gulnaz Tabassum recommended by Dr Kapil Dev – Biotechnology

5. Ayesha Aiman recommended by Professor Seemi Farhat Basir – Biosciences

6. Sakeena Masrat recommended by Dr Rafiq Ahmad – CNN

7. Mudasir Younis Sofi recommended by Dr Mohd. Ajmal Khan – Physics

8. Shah Masheerul Alam recommended by Dr Javed Ali – Physics

9. Shelly Bhardwaj recommended by Dr Amit Kumar – Chemistry

10. Sneha Shukla recommended by Professor Saif A. Chaudhry – Chemistry

11. Abdus Samad recommended by Dr Shama Parveen – CIRBSc

12. Nuha Abeer Khan recommended by Dr Mohan C. Joshi – MCARS

While conveying best wishes to the successful candidates of the university, JMI Vice-Chancellor Professor Najma Akhtar said: “JMI stands for excellence and strives hard to provide its students every possible support to achieve great heights. This performance reflects university’s focus on high quality research and I am particularly happy that six out of the twelve students are girls. I hope that it would inspire other students particularly girl students of the university to do well in science and engineering research.”

source: http://www.ndtv.com / NDTV / Home> Education / by Adarsh Srivastava / October 26th, 2022

Scholarships Worth Rs 1 Crore 51 Lakhs Given To Over 4,146 Girls By Bazm-E-Niswan

Bengaluru, KARNATAKA :

Bazm-E-Niswan, an all women’s charitable trust distributed Rs. 1 crore 51 lakhs in scholarships to 4146 female students from the economically weaker section of the community on Sunday. While 2,166 beneficiaries are PU students, 1,796 are pursuing undergraduate courses. As many as 59 are diploma students and 125 are post-graduate students.

The organisation has been distributing scholarships since its inception in 1971 and has so far given financial aid to over 67000 students to complete their higher education

The purpose behind the yearly scholarships is to encourage Muslim girls from deprived sections to pursue higher studies, Mrs Husna Ziaullah Sheriff, president, Bazm-E-Niswan said.

These girls are now successfully qualified as teachers, professors, doctors, lawyers, government officers, businesswomen, engineers, journalists, trainers, nurses, paramedics and in many other professional courses, she said.

Students applied for the scholarship online through Bazm-E-Niswan’ website. Candidates were required to fill out an online application and submit the hard copy of the application at the trust’s office. The fresh students who had secured more than 50 per cent in their previous exam were selected.

“We received 5,200 online applications this year as against 4,505 last year. The increase in applications indicates the growing need for scholarship due to the financial crisis post Covid 19,” Ms Sheriff said.

“Overall 69.7% students belong to BPL families and 30.3% belong to non BPL families,” she said.

However, the total number of applicants in Post Graduation was only 152, compared to 2,350 in Under Graduation. “This shows only 6.46% girls pursue Post graduation after completing their UG,” it was observed.

source: http://www.thecognate.com / The Cognate / Home> Education / by Shaik Zakeer Hussain / November 27th, 2022

125 minority students step closer to IAS dream

Mumbai, MAHARASHTRA :

A one-of-its-kind campaign is providing deserving students personalised free training to appear for civil service exams

125 minority students step closer to IAS dream
Students appear for a mock UPSC exam in May. Pic/Bipin Kokate

For 28-year-old Shabina Khan, joining the IAS always seemed like a distant dream. Born into a poor family, she had to struggle to complete her education. On Sunday, Khan, who will be sitting for the UPSC exam, will be a step closer to fulfilling her dream, thanks to the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam IAS-IPS Exam campaign, initiated in 2018.

Actively supported by Anjuman-I-Islam and All India Khilafat Committee, the campaign is providing deserving students personalised coaching, guidance and free training for the MPSC and UPSC exams. After a brief lull during the pandemic, which forced them to move all their classes online, the initiative formally launched in February this year. “Since February, 125 students have enrolled with us,” said Gulam Nabi Idrisi, founder chairman of the initiative.

According to Idrisi, several government officials are associated with the campaign, and are helping set mock test papers. The students already gave three mock tests in the month of May, and will be appearing for the UPSC preliminary exams scheduled today.

Speaking with mid-day, Shabnam Shamim Choudhary, 25, resident of Jari Mari, Kurla, said, “I wanted to become an IAS officer, but my family couldn’t afford the fees of the institute or even pay for the study material. This initiative has come as a blessing. I have managed to get at least basic training, so that I can take a shot at the UPSC exam.” Out of the 125 students enrolled with the campaign, 60 hail from Dongri. “We have been providing them with free food and accommodation. The students living in our facility belong to marginalised minority communities,” said Idrisi. The campaign is currently supporting Muslim, Buddhist, Jain, Christian, Parsi and Sikh students, who wish to appear for civil service exams. 

Dr Zahir Kazi, President, Anjuman-I-Islam, said, “The administration must have representation of all sects and religions. Unfortunately, due to lack of facility and funds most of the students cannot pursue this dream.”

Sarfaraz Arzu, chairman, All India Khilafat Committee, shares his sentiments. “If we have to solve community issues, the presence of marginalised and minority officials [in administration] is a must.”

source: http://www.mid-day.com / mid-day / Home> Mumbai. Mumbai News / Article by Anurag Kamble & Samiullah Khan / June 05th, 2022

SEED-USA, Helping Hand foundation provide scholarships worth Rs 24 lakh to meritorious students in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, TELANGANA / U.S.A :

Picture by arrangement

SEED has been an active organization providing education to 15,000 students studying in 58 schools and has provided around 2 crores of scholarships to school-going students. 

Hyderabad :

Two philanthropic organizations SEED-USA and Helping Hand Foundation provided scholarships worth Rs 24 lakh to several meritorious students in Hyderabad. 

“Education is our top priority and we have spent approximately 5 crores on education this year,” said Syed Mazhar Hussaini, founder of SEED-USA. 

SEED, which stands for Support for Educational and Economic Development USA, was founded in 2009.

SEED has been an active organization providing education to 15,000 students studying in 58 schools and has provided around 2 crores of scholarships to school-going students. 

On August 14, SEED and Helping Hand Foundation held a memorial and Merit Scholarship Award for students across India at the MESCO Convention Centre, Hyderabad. Students from Hyderabad and other parts of the country attended the award function. The 57 award recipients were from different backgrounds, including 11 MBBS Students, 13 PhD Students and 33 Master’s students from different streams. 

“The services of the SEED organisation are also being extended to provide mentoring services to the widows & destitute families and provide placement assistance to vocational training graduates; around 757 widows and single mothers got support from seed recently,” Husaini said in his speech. 

The donors of the SEED include philanthropists and helping Non-Residential Indians (NRIs). These donations are dispersed through various activities conducted by Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) permitted NGOs based in India.

SEED is working to provide modern education to poor children in slum areas of cities in India and aims to increase scholarships in states in North India. They aspire to increase vocational training in other states (other than Telangana). 

Chief guest Prof. Amirullah Khan, who is a Development and Trade Economist emphasized the need for education to build a prosperous nation. He highlighted that only a small percentage of students make it to school and even fewer numbers manage to go to college because of financial constraints. 

Mujtaba Hussain Askari, who is the founder and managing trustee of the Helping Hand Foundation, was also present at the occasion. 

source: http://www.twocircles.net / TwoCircles.net / Home> Lead Story / by TCN News / September 09th, 2022

This unassuming public library stands testimony to the power of the page

NEW DELHI :

The Delhi Youth Welfare Association works for the upliftment of underprivileged children in Old Delhi through many initiatives, including its Hazrat Shah Walliulah Public Library.

DYWA team with Capt Zoya and Heena Sodhi
DYWA team with Capt Zoya and Heena Sodhi

On a hot Wednesday afternoon in June, Laxmi (14)  and Ritika (11), residents of the walled city, braved the heat as they made their way through the crowded lanes of Old Delhi to arrive at a cramped quarter in Churiwalan, Jama Masjid. The dated signage and dilapidated environs may have served to put them off their mission, but they persevered. After all, they had it on the best possible authority––of their own older sister––that this was where they would receive school textbooks for the upcoming academic year.

These hardworking sisters are a few of the many girls and boys lining up outside the doors of the unassuming Hazrat Shah Waliullah Public Library, which distributes course books for children once a year, free of cost, to support them in their pursuit of education despite financial and other constraints.

In 1987, in the wake of curfew following religious tensions in Old Delhi, a group of young friends turned their energies towards the upliftment of destitute locals. 

The library

They began by distributing rations, medicines, and scholarships to deserving widows and others in need, under the banner of the Delhi Youth Welfare Association (DYWA); but felt this action, though noble, did not make the desired difference to ground realities. Illiteracy due to poor financial conditions and the resultant lack of resources was a chronic problem that needed their immediate attention. Hence, they started sponsoring the education of deserving children, and opened the Hazrat Shah Waliullah Public Library, sometime in the 90s.

Muhammad Naeem, the President of the DYWA, has been associated with the organisation from the beginning. Narrating an incident that summarises the need for their organisation, he says, “Financial conditions are bad for the locals here. As soon as they clear their ninth standard exams, they want to move to Open University instead of going to school, so they can work and earn money. This is true for both boys and girls.”

Amidst this, the Hazrat Shah Waliullah Library strives to encourage a love of reading and learning–– an art that is swiftly being sidelined.  SM Changezi, the General Secretary of DYWA and custodian of the library, wears his royal ascendancy from Chengez Khan with pride. However, he only displays it to the world through his passion for beautiful and rare old books. 

The library’s vast collection includes a 100-year-old Quran with every page written in a different style, a copy of an illustrated Ramayana in Persian, and even one of the last copies of Bahadur Shah Zafar’s poetry, printed and sealed in the royal press while he was still in power.

About 50 percent of the books in the library are donated by locals who support the organisation, and the remaining are bought from the organisation’s funds. 

With the increasing number of books, the association is now planning to open a second library in Haryana’s Nuh to cater to the local slums in the area. Apart from free course books, the DYWA sponsors the education of around 30 girls. To this effect, the DYWA collects and pays Rs 2.5-3 lakh per annum towards children’s fees, all from donations made by people who believe in the cause.

Other initiatives include inviting celebrated personalities originally from this area to speak to the children about making a success of their life. This happened recently when Air India pilot and social activist Captain Zoya Agarwal and Heena Sodhi Khera of women’s networking platform Queen’s Brigade, met the children for their course distribution ceremony.

Khera explains, “Capt Zoya shared her own experiences of being judged for her big ambitions. Yet, she achieved what she wanted and encouraged the kids to do so as well. The children were ecstatic and listened to her with rapt attention.” 

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Good News / by Noor Anand Chawla / June 24th, 2022