Chikkamagaluru, Senior litterateur of the district, Rahmat Tarikere, has been awarded the 2025 Rajyotsava Award. Born in 1959 in Samatala, Chikkamagaluru district, Rahmat Tarikere did his primary education in Samatala, Tarikere, Shivamogga, and Mysore.
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Kannada Prabha News, Chikkamagaluru
Senior writer of the district, Rahmat Tarikere, has been awarded the 2025 Rajyotsava Award.
Born in 1959 in Samatala, Chikkamagaluru district, Rahmat Tarikere completed his primary education in Samatala and later studied in Tarikere, Shivamogga, and Mysore.He secured first position in BA and received the Teenamsree Gold Medal, M.A. First rank and 7 gold medals. He pursued a teaching career and worked at Sahyadri and DVS College in Shivamogga, and Kannada Universities in Hampi from around 1984 to 2021.
He also served as a visiting professor at Stanford University, California (2023); and the University of Mysore. He has published several publications including Counterculture, The Path of the Sword, The Bloody Sutaka, Doormat, and Thought Path.
He has written research works on literary criticism, metaphysics, and cultural studies such as Karnataka Sufis, Karnataka Nath Panth, Karnataka Shakta Panth, Karnataka Moharram, Rajdharma, and Karnataka Guru Panth.
Apart from this, Rehmat Tarikere, who is a skilled craftsman in many genres such as Anuva and travelogue, has written Marudhogna Kicchu, Dharmaparikshe, Bahutva Karnataka (Thoughts); Andaman Dream, Kadali Hokku Bande, Jerusalem (Travelogue); Kadatsattu Nadu, Sanasangati, Hasuhokku (Column); With the Worldly Opponents, With the Law-abiding (Interview); Hitalajagattu (Essay); Furnace (Autobiography); Amirbai Karnataka (Biography): Colonial Consciousness and Liberation (Googi Thiango’s ”
For his literary cultivation, from Karnataka Sahitya Akademi, Kendra Sahitya Akademi (2010), GS Shivrudrappa, Hama Nayaka, P. Lankesh, Vasudeva Bhupalam, Sunithishetti, Veechikkaweeraiah, SG Sannaguddaiah, Kukke Subrahmanyashastri, Pradeep, Sandesh, Patil Puttappa, Prof. Karimuddin Memorial Awards.
He has created excellent works of travel in many places. Among them, his travels to Palestine, Turkey, Jordan, Israel, Egypt, Germany, Croatia, Estonia, Netherlands, Italy, Bhutan, Nepal, America, Iraq, Iran, and Saudi Arabia are notable.
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I am very happy to have received the award. This award came with the cooperation of everyone, and this honor goes to Tarikere – Rahmat Tarikere
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source: http://www.kannadaprabha.in / Kannada Prabha / Home> Karnataka News / by Kannada Prabha News Network / October 31st, 2025
Theatre group Kathputliyan’s latest production is based on a Marathi play
Zafer Mohiuddin
Zafer Mohiuddin, founder of Kathputliyan theatre group, is known for his signature Urdu and Hindi plays. Most plays directed by him deal with serious subjects including the Partition and complicated human relationships.
This time Zafer has directed a Hindi slapstick comedy, Pyaari Padosan. The play was originally written by a Marathi playwright, Suresh Khare. “It deals with the relationship between a husband, wife, and a new neighbour, which leads to misunderstandings and confusion between these characters, when the wife goes to visit her parents,” says Zafer. “We chose this play as it lends itself to comic situations.”
The architect-turned-playwright and director says, “I had not done a comedy for 20 years. This time, I decided to come up with a rib-tickler.”
The director has been a part of the theatre scene for over two decades and directed and acted in many plays. Besides this, he has also been part of Bikhre Bimbh with Arundhati Nag and written dialogues for the series Malgudi Days.
A still from the play
Zafer is thrilled that the theatre scene has come alive once again. “We were being suffocated within our four walls during the pandemic. Theatre groups have become active and people too have started venturing out to watch plays.”
Zafer says, “Most of us theatre practitioners, put in our own money into the production. We are still struggling for sponsorships. So, many of us work during the day so we can follow our passion for theatre during our free time. I only hope people and corporates will encourage theatre, classical music and dance. Without the right support, these arts will not be able to sustain themselves.”
Pyaari Padosan, will be staged on November 27 at 3.30pm and 7.30pm at Ranga Shankara. Tickets, ₹250, available on BookMyShow
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> Entertainment> Theatre / by Shilpa Anandraj / November 25th, 2022
Director Zafer Mohiuddin says the play is a conversation between the medium of theatre, film and television
Kavita Agarwal and Zafer Mohiuddin in stills from the play | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Kathputliyan Theatre Group (KTG) will stage, Ek Actor Ki Maut. Directed by theatre actor, director, playwright Zafer Mohiuddin, the play is originally written by Croatian writer, Miro Gavran and adapted to Hindi by Saurabh Srivastava.
“It is about two actors, Akshay and Ira, who develop a bond while rehearsing for a charity show,” says Zafer in his baritone, from Alliance Francaise. “Akshay is a struggling actor, while Ira is established with a successful career spanning 40 years. Akshay invites Ira to act in a play, and Ira reluctantly agrees. The play explores Ira’s love for theatre, and the emotions the two actors go through as they share aspects of their lives.”
Zafer plays Akshay while Kavita Agarwal plays Ira. “The play is also a conversation between the medium of theatre, film and television. And how many use theatre as a stepping stone for film. For instance, though NSD was started to propagate theatre, actors train there to seek a career in films. Ira is also guilty of the same while Akshay, however, believes in theatre.”
The play, says Zafer, posits the theory that an actor dies when he exits the stage.
Zafer started off as an architect, but discovered his passion for theatre and became a playwright. Though he has done voice overs, advertisements and films, Zafer has stayed deeply rooted in theatre since 1979, when he founded Kathputaliyaan Theatre Group
Ek Actor Ki Maut Zafer says is a serious play. “I travelled to Delhi recently and a visit to NSD is a must with every trip. This time, while I was there, I bought 20 plays and one book was this. The subject hit me so hard that I immediately contacted the playwright, sought his permission and we started working on this play.”
The theme engulfed Zafer. “It is an intense play with no form of stylisation, and a lot of dialogue. It is a serious discussion between two senior actors with long, meaningful, powerful silences that are crucial to the play.”
Zafer says the play was staged for an intimate audience and this is their first public show. Kavita has been with Kathputliyan for the past three years and has also worked with other theatre groups.
The play will be staged on March 24, 3.30pm and 7.30pm at Jagriti, Whitefield. Tickets on BookMyShow.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> Entertainment> Theatre / by Shilpa Anandraj / March 20th, 2024
The primary objective of this tour is to elevate the aspirations of students enrolled in government high schools, encouraging them to envision grander ambitions and realise them.
MP Prabha Mallikarjun (Photo | Express)
Davangere :
Nine SSLC toppers of government high schools in Davanagere parliamentary constituency, which encompasses Harihar, Honnali, Channagiri, Davanagere North and South, Jagaluru, Mayakonda and Harapanahalli, are set to embark on an educational excursion to New Delhi.
The primary objective of this tour is to elevate the aspirations of students enrolled in government high schools, encouraging them to envision grander ambitions and realise them.
Member of Parliament Dr Prabha Mallikarjun is committed to increasing the capacity of government schools, and this tour programme is a vital component of her initiative. She said a majority of students reside in rural areas, relying on government institutions for their educational pursuits. If influential people demonstrate their commitment to enhancing these students’ self-esteem, there will be no shortage of enrolment in these schools.
Strengthening government schools will indirectly lead to increased admissions, thereby unveiling the latent talents of the nation, Dr Prabha told the TNIE.
She added, “Initially, we intended to send eight top-performing SSLC students from government high schools; however, with two exceptional students identified in Honnali, we resolved to send both to New Delhi. All travel expenses, including airfare and accommodation, will be personally covered by me.”
“I am confident that witnessing these accomplished children will invigorate the current batch of SSLC students, motivating them to study diligently and excel in their examinations,” she added.
The students will take part in a five-day journey, visiting important landmarks such as India Gate, Kamal Mandir, Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Kartavya Path and Swamy Narayan Mandir. The nine students will be accompanied by both a male and a female teacher. They will depart from Hubbali Airport on Monday, said Dr Prabha.
The MP is personally overseeing the expedition of these children, insisting that while monetary rewards may fade from memory, an experience of this nature will remain etched in their minds forever.
The students are P Manjunath, Dhanush, K P Pavan Kumar, Jeshta B, Amrutha T M, Mizba Naz, Usha H, Latha H A and Yogeshwari J B, accompanied by teachers B Arun Kumar and K M Ningamma.
source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Karnataka / Express News Service / October 24th, 2025
The government of Karnataka’s department of Kannada and culture has announced the Karnataka Rajyotsava Awards for 2025–26, naming Zakaria Jokatte, founder of Al Muzain Company in Jubail, Saudi Arabia, and president of Mangaluru-based M Friends Charitable Trust, as the recipient in the Non-resident Kannadiga category.
Born on May 10, 1958, at Thokur in Jokatte, Zakaria is the eldest of five children of Haji B Shekuni and Katheejamma of Bajpeguttu. His journey from humble beginnings to international recognition is one of perseverance and determination. After discontinuing his schooling, he undertook various odd jobs — selling jaggery on streets, working as a welder, and even as a labourer carrying cement up to the 28th floor at construction sites abroad.
His years of hard work and sacrifice bore fruit when, in 2008, along with his eldest son Zaheer, he established Al Muzain Manpower Company in Jubail, Saudi Arabia, starting with just three employees. Through dedication and leadership, the company has now grown to employ 8,000 workers, with a goal of creating 10,000 jobs by 2027.
Following the success of Al Muzain, Zakaria expanded his entrepreneurial ventures, founding several other companies in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, London, and India. He has also forayed into education by establishing an international institution in Al Khobar in collaboration with Yenepoya Group, and plans to set up a hospital and medical college in the near future. His upcoming projects include AI innovation initiatives and development ventures for the coastal region of Karnataka.
Currently residing in Bolar, Mangaluru, Zakaria lives with his wife Hazra Zakaria. His three sons — Zaheer, Nazir, and Zahid — are engaged in various business ventures abroad.
Zakaria serves as the chairman of M Friends Charitable Trust, Hidaya Foundation, and Zara Family Charity Trust. He is also associated as director, advisor, and sponsor with several organisations across Karnataka, working tirelessly for the welfare of thousands of underprivileged and needy individuals.
In recognition of his philanthropic contributions and entrepreneurial achievements, Zakaria Jokatte has received numerous national and international honours. His selection for the Karnataka Rajyotsava Award stands as a testament to his service, dedication, and pride as a global Kannadiga.
source: http://www.daijiworld.com / Daijiworld.com / Home> Karnataka / by Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru / October 30th, 2025
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) hosted the prestigious International Research Awards 2025 at Novotel, Goa, to honour exceptional global contributions to academic and applied research. The event witnessed an overwhelming response, featuring 316 research submissions from 18 countries, representing a diverse range of disciplines and research domains.
The programme was presided over by CA Charanjot Singh Nanda, president of ICAI, and graced by John Turner, guest of honour and chairman of the jury, who also serves as the chief executive officer of XBRL International. In his address, Turner emphasized the importance of impactful and policy-oriented research in shaping the future of finance and governance, underscoring the role of academic institutions in driving evidence-based policy and innovation.
Among the sixteen globally recognized research papers, the YEN-REFINED, Yenepoya Institute of Arts, Science, Commerce and Management (YIASCM), Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), achieved an outstanding milestone by securing three awards in the finance category. This remarkable accomplishment highlights the university’s commitment to fostering a robust research culture and promoting excellence in financial and behavioural studies through its dedicated research center, YEN-REFINED – the Yenepoya Research Centre for Finance and Entrepreneurship Development.
The award-winning research papers from Yenepoya include ‘An Empirical Analysis of Stock Market Participation: From an Islamic Perspective’, which received the Gold Award, followed by two Silver Awards for the papers ‘Development and Validation of Social Inclusion Scale for Stock Market Participation’ and ‘Developing a Digital Currency Adoption Scale: A Validity and Reliability Study’.
The research team comprising Prof Niyaz Panakaje, coordinator of YEN-REFINED & MBA, Dr S M Riha Parvin, assistant professor, YEN-REFINED, Dr Abhinandan Kulal, research associate, YEN-REFINED, Mohammad Shahid, HOD, department of commerce, Dr Madhura, assistant professor, department of management, and Niha Sheikh, JRF, YEN-REFINED received the honours at the ceremony. Their collective achievement reflects the university’s growing contribution to global research on financial inclusion, digital innovation, and behavioural finance.
These prestigious awards mark a significant moment in YEN-REFINED academic journey, reaffirming its vision to promote interdisciplinary research, intellectual excellence, and international collaboration.
source: http://www.daijiworld.com / Daijiworld.com / Home> Top Stories / by Media Release / October 20th, 2025
For the first time, the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), led by Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) chief Hagrama Mohilary, has a Muslim woman as an elected executive member. As Muslims in BTAD (Bodoland Territorial Autonomous Districts) had been feeling marginalised for a long time, a Muslim woman’s election to a council is significant and historic.
BTC is the governing autonomous council of BTAD, aka BTR (Bodoland Territorial Region), comprising Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa, Udalguri and Tamulpur of Assam as districts. It was formed following the peace treaty with the Bodoland Liberation Front in February 2003. BTAD covers an area of over 9000 square kilometres and is predominantly inhabited by the Bodo people and other tribal communities of Assam.
Begum Akhtara Ahmed has been elected from Mathanguri constituency of the BTC and inducted into Mohilary’s cabinet. She has been bestowed with the responsibility of the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department. Regional political party BPF won the single largest party majority in the BTC elections held in September 2025 with 28 seats.
Begum Akhtara Ahmed and Hagrama Mohilary
Incumbent UPPL won seven seats and the BJP won five seats in the 40-seat council. The BTC was formed in 2003, and Hagrama Mohilary has been in power for the past five years.
Begum Akhtara Ahmed of the BTC had no aim or desire to be in politics as she wanted to be a litterateur. But destiny has another script for her life.
Begum Akhtara was born in the Kalgachia area of Barpeta district. She got her primary education in Kalgachia. She was married while studying in Class VII.
Her husband, Ibrahim Ali Molla, recently retired as a higher secondary school teacher. Begum Akhtara could pursue her education. Her first child was born while she was in Class X. She passed her matriculation examination under such circumstances.
Begum Akhtara Ahmed addressing a political rally
Her second child was born while she was in Class XII. Begum Akhtara continued her education and completed her postgraduate degree from Gauhati University in 2003.
She joined Langla College in the Bangaigaon district as a part-time lecturer, but quit soon. She got involved in politics. She joined the Congress and was appointed as the organising secretary of the Barpeta District Women’s Congress.
Since her matrimonial home is in Lawahur village of Mathanguri constituency in Baksa district, she changed her address and became the president of the Baksa District Women’s Congress. She joined the BPF in 2004.
Begum Akhtara Ahmed with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
This is where her new political journey and new life of conflicts begin. Party chief Mohilary formed the women’s wing of the BPF, and she was appointed its president.
After three years as the women’s BPF president, she was appointed as the party’s organising secretary by party president Hagrama Mohilary.
She contested the 2020 BTC elections for the first time and was defeated by the BJP’s Gautam Das in the Mathanguri constituency. This time, however, Begum Akhtara contested from the same constituency for the second time and defeated the same opponent.
Begum Akhtara Ahmed was attacked and her house was torched in the once-violent BTC. She was even threatened and asked to stay away from politics in the BTC. Once, while she was busy with a political meeting, her car was set on fire at the venue, and she barely survived.
Begum Akhtara Ahmed with activists of her party at a rally
Begum Akhtara Ahmed said three of her cars were set on fire in 2012. It may be mentioned that several incidents of attacks on minorities took place in the BTC in 2012. Most of the attacks took place in the Baksa district, from where many minorities were forced to flee their homes. Several people were even brutally murdered.
However, all this could not distract her from her goals and objectives.
Praising her leader, Hagrama Mohilary, Begum Akhtar said he wants the Bodo people to move forward along with all ethnic groups. So she is happy to work under the leadership of Mohilary.
According to Begum Akhtara, BTC is a small place. Therefore, it is necessary to rely on the governments at the Centre and in the state to work for its development. Otherwise, developmental work may be interrupted. “We don’t have to look at which party’s government is at the Centre or in the State, we have to work with that government in coordination,” she said.
source: http://www.awazthevoice.in / Awaz, The Voice / Home> Story / by Priya Sarma, Guwahati / October 27th, 2025
Raizada Village (Ajnala Tehsil, Amritsar District), PUNJAB :
Shahi Imam of Punjab Maulana Usman Rehmani Ludhianvi taking charge of the mosque in village Raizada of Amritsar, Punjab
The Sikhs and Hindus of a village in the Amritsar district of Punjab have handed over a mosque which lay in a run-down state since no Muslims lived there after the partition of India in 1947, to the Muslims for restoration.
In a ceremony attended by Shahi Imam of Punjab, Maulana Muhammad Usman Ludhianvi, in the small village of Raizada in Ajnala tehsil of Amritsar, locals formally handed over the mosque to the Muslim community.
The initiative was led by the village sarpanch, Sardar Omkar Singh. Closed since the partition of 1947, the mosque, for the first time on Friday, echoed with the sounds of the Azaan, the call for prayers.
Sikhs, Hindus, Muslims, Christians and Dalits all stood together inside the mosque located on the banks of the River Ravi.
The mosque is in a dilapidated condition, wild grass and vegetation covered it; its walls collapsed. A school running inside it was closed 11 years ago.
Yet the non-Muslims of the village believed the mosque was not just a Muslim heritage, but that of the village. One of them remarked, “In Punjab, we are connected not by religion, but by heart.”
Shahi Imam of Punjab Maulana Muhammad Usman Rahmani Ludhianvi with villagers of Raizada
In his address, Maulana Muhammad Usman Rahmani Ludhianvi narrated the history of harmony in Punjab. He said Guru Nanak Dev, whom Muslims remember as “Baba Nanak”, was carried to a safe place by Muslim brothers Nabi Khan and Ghani Khan in his palanquin during the war.
He also mentioned Diwan Todarmal, a minister in Akbar’s Court, who dedicated his land for the burial of the Guru’s sons.
The Shahi Imam said that this is the real strength of Punjab, Sikhs, Hindus and Muslims have stood together for centuries. The greatest beauty of India is its “unity in individuation”.
He announced that the restoration of the village mosque was being done as a tribute to two Muslim volunteers who sacrificed their lives during relief work in the recent floods.
These youths were Shamshad Bhagwanpuri (Uttarakhand) and Zakaria Mewati (Rajasthan). Both of them distributed ration and medicines in the affected areas for a week, but met with an accident on their return journey. Shahi Imam said that they did not just deliver goods, but also conveyed a message of love and brotherhood. Punjab will never forget their sacrifice.
The mosque will be named ‘Masjid-e-Shamshad Bhagwan Puri’ to honour the sacrifice of the flood relief volunteers in the name of humanity.
پنجاب میں تقسیم ملک کے بعد ویران پڑی ایک اور مسجد سکھوں نے مسلمانوں کو سونپ دی، پنجاب کے شاہی امام مولانا محمد عثمان لدھیانوی نے سب کا شکریہ ادا کیا ،اس کو ملک کی گنگا جمنی تہذیب کا نمونہ قرار دیا ہے In Punjab,a abandoned Mosque handed over to Muslims by the Sikhs#Mosquepic.twitter.com/Lq4Ii8tR7t
He said while the foundation of the mosque will be laid this month, the story of Shamshad’s life and service will be engraved on the wall of the mosque.
The second mosque, “Masjid-e-Zakaria” will be built in Fagan Majra village of Mewati-Patiala district, the land for which was acquired this week. The parents of these two martyrs have been invited to lay the foundation. The Shahi Imam prayed that for love to spread throughout the country.
The incident comes amid a wider humanitarian effort that has been seen during the recent floods. Volunteers from Mewat in Haryana, traditionally allies of Punjab farmers, sent more than 300 truckloads of relief supplies to the states of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. It reflects agricultural ties that predate the separation of Haryana and Punjab in 1966. Organisations like Khalsa Aid have been on the ground since August, rescuing families and providing water and medical aid in affected areas like Gurdaspur and Ferozepur.
The event took place in a backdrop of peaceful harmony. As the sounds of Gurbani recitation echoed from the gurdwara during evening prayers, the call to prayer for Maghrib was soon heard from the mosque, symbolizing the harmonious heartbeat of Punjab. The villagers distributed sweets to celebrate. As the sun was setting over the Ravi River, the Shahi Imam concluded the ceremony with a prayer. He said, “May this love spread throughout the country and every corner be illuminated like a lamp of brotherhood.”
According to media reports, more than 30 such mosques have been restored so far through interfaith cooperation, with most of them led by Sikhs in providing financial support, labour, and land.
According to Shahbaz Ahmed Zahoor, leader of the Idara Mosques, there have been about 200 such incidents across the state in which Sikh families have donated land for mosques and graveyards.
In 2018, in village Moom, Baranala district, while Hindus provided the land, the Sikhs raised funds for the construction of a mosque that shares a wall with their gurdwara.
This created a rare combination of Hindu, Muslim and Sikh places of worship in one place. In 2022, in the Bakhatgarh district, Barnala, farmer Amandeep Singh donated 250 square yards of land for the Noorani Masjid. Other Sikhs and Hindus shouldered a major part of the construction cost of Rs 12 lakh so that 15 Muslim families would not have to travel 5 km to offer prayers.
In January of the same year, former Sarpanch Sukhjinder Singh Noni and his brother Avininder Singh donated 5.5 biswas (worth Rs 7-8 lakh) of valuable roadside land for a new mosque in Umarpura village of Malirkotla district. They were joined by donors like Tejwant Singh (Rs 2 lakh) and Ravinder Singh Grewal (Rs 1 lakh).
In Malla village of Ludhiana district, in 2016, Sikhs and Hindus renovated the old mosque for the only Muslim family in the village and provided financial assistance while locals worked as labour for its construction.
In Nathuwal village of Sangrur district, in 2015, non-Muslims bore more than 65% of the Rs 25 lakh cost for the renovation of the Jama Masjid and the addition of a second floor.
source: http://www.awazthevoice.in / Awaz, The Voice / Home> Story / by Mansooruddin Faridi, New Delhi / October 27th, 2025
Diners at Sheraton Hyderabad were recently introduced to the rarely seen Bhatkali cuisine, thanks to home chef Fatima Riyaz. Through an exclusive pop-up, Fatima presented dishes rooted in the coastal town of Bhatkal in Karnataka, highlighting its Nawayathi heritage and centuries of cultural exchange.
Bhatkali food is known for its unique blend of spices, coconut, and rice. “Five out of six dishes have rice in some form,” Fatima explained, noting how coconut adds sweetness and depth to most preparations. Spice levels are high, but carefully balanced with caramelised onions. Signature to the cuisine is Loli, a red chilli-based spice paste slow-cooked in coconut oil and used across dishes.
The Sheraton menu included Mudkale, rice balls with prawns cooked in coconut oil, and seasonal desserts like Chibbad, a local melon served with coconut milk and lime. While seafood dominates the cuisine, Fatima also created vegetarian versions to suit diverse diners.
Her food is deeply personal, drawn from family traditions and her community’s layered history. “Our cuisine reflects Islamic influences, Jain touches, and coastal Indian roots,” she said. The language of her community, Nawayathi, similarly borrows from Marathi and Konkani, echoing cultural ties along the western coast.
Fatima began cooking professionally after the pandemic, inspired by people reviving traditional recipes. Since then, she has taken Bhatkali cuisine to cities through curated pop-ups. “I only cook this cuisine,” she noted. “It is Indian, but with a sweetness that is ours.”
Story by Deccan Chronicle
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Features> Latest News> Report / by Radiance News Bureau / September 20th, 2025
Dr. Waliur Rahman, an alumnus of the Department of Geology, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), has been named for the prestigious Rashtriya Vigyan Yuva-Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar 2025, announced by the Government of India on October 26, 2025.
Currently serving as Scientist-E at the National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research (NCAOR), Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, Vasco-da-Gama, Goa, Dr. Rahman has been recognised for his outstanding contributions in the field of isotope geochemistry and Antarctic climate research.
A distinguished earth scientist, Dr. Rahman’s research spans a wide range of topics, including Antarctic climate variability through ice core records, trace element and isotope studies in oceans, paleo-oceanography using radiogenic and stable isotopes, and Himalayan weathering and erosion processes. His pioneering work in developing non-traditional isotope measurements has contributed significantly to understanding global climatic and oceanic processes.
Dr. Rahman earned his B.Sc. (Geology Hons.) and M.Sc. (Applied Geology) degrees from Aligarh Muslim University in 2002 and 2004 respectively, and later obtained his Ph.D. in Geochemistry from the Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad.
His illustrious career includes research fellowships and international recognition such as the Alexander von Humboldt Fellowships (Germany), the Certificate of Merit in Polar Science and Technology (2019), the Young Researcher Award (2021) from the Ministry of Earth Sciences, and the National Geoscience Award (2023) from the Ministry of Mines, Government of India.
Dr. Rahman has authored over 50 peer-reviewed research papers in leading international journals including Nature Communications, Geophysical Research Letters, Marine Chemistry, and Science of the Total Environment. His contributions have enhanced India’s global standing in the fields of Antarctic and oceanic research.
Congratulating Dr. Rahman on his achievement, AMU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Naima Khatoon said that the university takes pride in its alumni who continue to bring laurels to their alma mater through excellence in research and national service, and Dr Rahman’s achievement will work as an impetus for young students who wish to make a career in the field of earth sciences.
source: http://www.amu.ac.in / Aligarh Muslim University / Home> AMU News / by Public Relations Office / October 07th, 2025
