The South Kanara Muslim Welfare Association (SKMWA) held its 33rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 3 January 2024 at Hyderabad Palace Restaurant. During the meeting, Imran Ahmed Bava was elected as the new President of the association.
The event, hosted by Vice President Imran Bawa, began with a recitation of the Holy Quran by Ramzil Kausary, followed by a welcome note from outgoing Vice President Rizwan Ahmed. General Secretary Abdulhameed Rasheed Kakinje presented the Annual Report, highlighting the association’s activities and achievements over the past year. Treasurer Mohammed Faisal Sheikh shared the Financial Report, providing a transparent account of the organisation’s financial status.
Outgoing President Suhaib Ahmed addressed the gathering, expressing gratitude for the members’ support during his tenure. He concluded his address with a vote of thanks, officially dissolving the outgoing committee.
The newly elected SKMWA Executive Committee was announced as follows: – President: Imran Ahmed Bava – Vice President: Mohammed Condana – General Secretary: Abdul Rasheed Bambila – Joint Secretary: Saleem Ali Ullal – Treasurer: Ahmed Shamsheer Mohammed – Joint Treasurer: Siddik Areej – Sports Secretary: Ameer Hamza – Joint Sports Secretaries: Ahmed Irfan and Mohammed Shameer Punjalkatte – Cultural Secretary: Sabeel Abdul Rehman – Event Secretaries: Saleem Ullal, Imthiyaz Abdul Razak, and Elyas Muriyala – Event Coordinators: Mahammad Noushik, Abdul Rasheed BC Road, Ramzil Kousary, Abu, and Irfan Punjalkatte.
In his address, President Imran Ahmed Bava congratulated the outgoing team for their dedication and contributions to the association. He expressed gratitude to the committee members for their support and pledged to continue working towards the association’s mission of community welfare and development.
source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Gulf / by Vartha Bharati / January 12th, 2025
Well-known broadcaster, Urdu poet, theatre and film actor Aslam Farshori passed away here Thursday. He was 74.
He was famous as nazim (master of ceremonies) of mushairas in Hyderabad. His career spanned decades and left an indelible mark on radio, television, theatre and literature.
Born on July 8, 1951, Farshori started his career when he was in his teens as a casual announcer at All India Radio. He graduated from Anwarul Uloom College where he was also elected president of Student Union for three years. He did MA from Osmania University.
He was active in the Telangana agitation of 1969. He co-founded the Zinda Dilan-e-Hyderabad, world’s first humour society. He also served as the secretary for the Fine Arts Academy, Hyderabad’s famous cultural society.
He became popular as an anchor on radio and television. While working as a producer at All India Radio, he acted as Lala Bhai in the popular daily iconic show ‘Chhoti Chhoti Baatein.’
He directed, produced and acted in many plays. He later became the Programme Executive at All India Radio.
Farshori was one of the founders and head of ETV Urdu, the first exclusive Urdu television channel launched in 2001.
In 2017, he received Telangana State Literary award at the hands of then Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao. The state government in 2020 released a stamp in honour of Farshori’s service and dedication to the state, Urdu language and media.
The namaz-e-janaaza was performed at Suncity Masjid and burial took place at Dargah-e-Yusufain, Nampally.
Ghazal singer and actor Talat Aziz has condoled the demise of Farshori. “Today, I lost a dear friend, Aslam Farshori. He considered me as a younger brother. He was with All India Radio when I met him in my teens. He was so well read and a master in Urdu literature and was a notable personality of Hyderabad,” said Talat Aziz. He recalled that Farshori was close to eminent filmmaker Shyam Benegal, who passed away recently, and many other legendary film personalities of that era.
Meanwhile, Ahmeduddin Owaisi has also condoled the passing away of Aslam Farshori. He recalled that he first met him in 1960 when his eldest brother Sultan Salahuddin Owaisi was contesting his first election from Malepaly Municipal constituency.
“Aslam used to live there with his grandfather and a renowned poet Hayrath Badayuni. We campaigned for my brother and he won that election. Afterward Aslam did many stage shows All India Radio, etc. He was a permanent Nazim Mushaira at Darusalaam Natiya Mushaira. We Invited him in our Bazm-e-Ittihaad Mushairas several times,” said Ahmeduddin Owaisi.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Latest News> Obituary / by Radiance News Bureau / January 09th, 2025
Taking a significant step toward providing advanced medical facilities for women’s health, the Mamta Maternity & Nursing Home was inaugurated at New Doctors Lane, Mangalwar Bazaar, Basmath, Hingoli. The inauguration ceremony witnessed a large gathering of distinguished guests and local residents.
The nursing home will be managed by Dr. Amreen Junaid Pasha (MBBS, DGO), first Muslim gynecologist in Basmath. With her extensive experience in Mumbai, she has served as a specialist for Muslim women and now brings her expertise to serve the women of Basmath.
During the inaugural address, Varshatai Chandrakant Nawghare emphasised the importance of this facility for the people of Basmath, calling it a significant medical advancement for the area. Chandrakant alias Raju Nawghare, MLA of Basmath, also attended the event and conveyed his heartfelt wishes. Special Guest Jayprakash Dandegaonkar, former minister of Maharashtra State, recognised the nursing home as a milestone for women’s healthcare in the region and praised the efforts of Dr. Amreen and her team.
During the event, the dignitaries commended the modern medical facilities provided by the Nursing Home, including maternity services, delivery operations, and treatments for gynaecological disorders. The attendees expressed their joy, stating that this hospital will play a crucial role in addressing women’s health issues.
The ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Amreen and Dr. Junaid Pasha, who expressed their gratitude to the honoured guests and reaffirmed their commitment to delivering the best healthcare services to the people of Basmath.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Healthcare> Latest News / by Radiance News Bureau / January 10th, 2025
Prof Sami Rafiq, Department of English, Aligarh Muslim University
Aligarh:
Prof Sami Rafiq, Department of English, Aligarh Muslim University has been honoured with a Visiting Professorship at the Chanakya National Law University, Patna.
As a Visiting Professor, she will deliver lectures on various aspects of research in literature and will provide guidance to PhD and LL.D. candidates as their Co-supervisor. Presently in Patna, she is delivering lectures on Climate Change and its relationship to Literature.
Prof Rafiq has extensive work on climate change as portrayed in literature and she has also recently been engaged by the Ministry of Education, Government of India to deliver lectures on “Climate Change and Literature” for undergraduate and postgraduate students who have enrolled for SWAYAM programme.
Introducing the nature of this course, she informed that the course will help learners to understand climate change and its connection to literature. It would also acquaint the learners with knowledge of climate fiction and climate poetry with an interdisciplinary approach. Available on Youtube and SWAYAM, any undergraduate or postgraduate student can join this interdisciplinary course.
Prof Sami Rafiq has recently published a collection of her poems, “Songs of Aligarh,” her second collection after “Woman in the Trees,” which carries her poems on environment and culture and describes her love for nature and animals and her association with Aligarh and AMU.
Professor Sami Rafiq also teaches a paper on Climate Change and Literature.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Latest News> Report / by Radiance News Bureau / January 10th, 2025
Tamanna Khan, a resident of Churu, received a warm welcome upon her return to the city after winning a bronze medal at National School Athletics Championship. The celebration began with a procession from the railway station to the felicitation venue, organised under the auspices of Dr. Zakir Hussain Educational Institution and Rajvanshi Khan Mahasabha. The procession was met with enthusiastic welcomes at several stops along the way.
The ceremony took place at Teliyan Badi in Churu. Tamanna Khan, along with her coach, Ishwar Singh Lamba, was honoured during the event. The guests were presented with garlands, turbans, shawls, and mementos.
Shamsher Bhalu Khan highlighted Tamanna’s achievement, noting that she represented Rajasthan and earned a bronze medal at National Walking Championship. Tamanna was given about ₹1,00,000. Also, Dr. Zakir Hussain Educational Institution gifted her sports shoes worth ₹30,000, other equipment, and ₹21,000 in cash to support her athletic endeavours.
Coach Lamba shared that Tamanna excelled in the championship held in Ranchi, Jharkhand, having already secured a silver medal at the state level. Under his guidance, Tamanna trained rigorously at the Churu district stadium. He also recalled the tragic death of Tamanna’s father, Babu Khan, due to a heart attack during her training last year. Through free coaching, he helped her achieve this milestone.
Chief Guest Dr. Mumtaz Qureshi commended Tamanna’s dedication and urged young people to balance academics and sports to contribute to society and the nation. He presented her with a check for ₹21,000 and pledged future support for her athletic journey.
Other notable speakers included Anil Shyoran, Coach Devlal, Raghuram Maju and several others also graced the occasion.
Kiran Prajapati and Pooja, who won silver medals in the competition, were also honoured during the event.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Latest News> Sports / by Raheem Khan, Radiance News Bureau / January 11th, 2025
Senior advocate Iqbal M. Chagla, a towering figure in India’s legal fraternity, passed away on Sunday in Mumbai at the age of 85. Known for his brilliance in law and steadfast commitment to judicial integrity, Chagla served as the President of the Bombay Bar Association (BBA) during the 1990s, earning admiration for his courage in exposing corruption within the judiciary.
Born in 1939, Chagla was the son of M.C. Chagla, the first permanent Indian Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court. Educated at Cambridge University, he returned to India to establish a distinguished career at the Bombay High Court. Designated a senior advocate at 39, Chagla turned down offers to serve as a High Court or Supreme Court judge, even though he was widely regarded as a potential Chief Justice of India.
During his tenure as President of the BBA, Chagla spearheaded bold resolutions against judicial corruption, leading to resignations and transfers of sitting judges. He also supported the Srikrishna Commission during the 1992-93 Bombay riots, championing the values of secularism and constitutional integrity.
Tributes poured in from the legal community. Senior advocate Rafique Dada hailed Chagla as “a role model,” while Yusuf Mucchala remembered him as a lawyer of exceptional brilliance and courage. Current Bar Association President Nitin Thakker highlighted Chagla’s active practice until recently, describing his death as an irreplaceable loss.
The BBA lauded his contributions, stating, “Iqbal Chagla’s legacy will forever inspire the legal fraternity.”
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Latest News> Obituary / by Radiance News Bureau / January 13th, 2025
To highlight Islamic aesthetics and counter Islamophobia, Muslim women stepping into workplaces must achieve this, said P. Mujeeb Rahman, Ameer JIH Kerala, while inaugurating ‘Profisia’ Muslim Women’s Professional Summit at Calicut Tower Hotel, Kozhikode on Sunday.
The event, organised by Jamaat-e-Islami Kerala Women’s Wing, aimed to provide Islamic knowledge and opportunities to women professionals who are consistently active in society.
“In the 15 years since the Sachar Committee report, the growth in the presence of Muslim women in public spaces in Kerala, compared to other states, has been commendable. In this era where Islamophobia is being propagated, it’s essential for you to interact with society more extensively,” he added.
Dr. Mahera Ruby, founder Blooming Parenting (UK), delivered keynote address emphasising the importance of Islamic family structure amidst modern ideas that seek to disrupt it. Panel discussions covered topics like family, workplaces, Muslim women’s representation in a pluralistic society, Islamic financial practices, and liberalism. Panellists included All India Muslim Personal Law Board executive member A. Rahamathunnisa, CSR Kerala Director T.K.M. Iqbal, Ittihadul Ulama Kerala Secretary Sameer Kalikavu, and MediaOne Deputy News Editor Suhaila M.K.
Speakers like Mariam Vidhu Vijayan, co-founder of Crink App and parenting coach, Rashi Fither, Principal Engineer, Intel and Muhammad Najeeb, Head of Physiotherapy Department at Iqra Hospital, inspired attendees with insights from their life experiences on advancing in the professional sphere while upholding ethics.
Sessions on topics such as marriage, parenting, entrepreneurship, and acts of worship were conducted by Dr. V.M. Safir, Dr. Nishad, V.M. Wahida Hussain, and others, addressing queries from participants.
“A Muslim professional is not someone who learns merely to earn money but is someone who believes that what they study today is for the betterment of tomorrow. Professionalism should also empower the restoration of moral and ethical values in society,” said JIH Shoora Member Dr. Taha Mateen.
The event witnessed participation from leaders like Sajitha P.T.P (president, JIH Kerala Women’s Wing), Naseema K.T (Gen.Sec. JIH Kerala Women’s Wing), P.V. Rahmabi (secretary, JIH Kerala), Rukhsana P (Shoora member JIH Kerala), C.T. Suhaib (State President, Solidarity), Mehnaz Ashfaq (State President, WINGS), Afra Shihab (State Gen. Sec. GIO), Adv. Abdul Wahid (State President, SIO), Sahira M.A (Program Convenor, Profisia), and Suhail T (General Convenor, Profisia).
Various stalls were also set up as part of the business summit. More than 500 representatives attended the event.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Latest News> Report / by Radiance News Bureau / January 15th, 2025
Three final-year Diploma Engineering students from the University Women’s Polytechnic, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), have brought laurels to their institution by excelling at the prestigious Young Researcher Forum during the IEEE CIS Winter School on Computational Intelligence and Generative AI, held at IIT Indore on January 8-9.
Ms Aqsa Eqbal and Ms Nahid Parween, final-year students of Diploma in Computer Engineering, were awarded the Best Virtual Presentation Award for their innovative project titled “Talking Hand: A Sign Language Translator Glove.”
This ground-breaking project aims to bridge communication gaps faced by individuals with hearing and speech impairments by utilising a technologically advanced glove that translates sign language gestures into speech.
Another shining star from the Polytechnic, Ms Bushra Yusuf, a final-year student of Diploma in Electronics Engineering, impressed the forum with her project titled “IoT-Based Monitoring and Controlling the Greenhouse Effect.” Her work reflects a significant step toward leveraging Internet of Things (IoT) technologies for sustainable environmental management.
These achievements highlight the Women’s Polytechnic’s commitment to promote innovation, research, and technical excellence. The event served as a platform for the students to exhibit their leadership skills, receive valuable feedback from the experts, and network with young researchers in the thrust areas of computational intelligence and artificial intelligence.
Dr. Salma Shaheen, Principal of the University Women’s Polytechnic, along with the faculty members, congratulated the students on their outstanding success. She lauded their dedication and hard work, which have brought recognition and pride to the institution.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Awards> Focus / by Radiance News Bureau / January 15th, 2025
Mr Farhan Khan, an alumnus of Aligarh Muslim University has been awarded the prestigious Global Talent Visa (Tier 1) by the United Kingdom under the endorsement of Arts Council, England.
This coveted recognition honours the exceptional talent and leadership quality of individuals in their respective fields, and this award to Khan establishes him as a global icon in the field of fine art photography.
Khan’s inspiring academic journey began at the Syedna Tahir Saifuddin (STS) School, followed by his XII from Saiyyid Hamid Senior Secondary School, AMU, and his formative years at AMU cultivated in him a strong sense of discipline, creativity and excellence, which paved the way for his future success.
After graduating from Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), in Architecture (B.Arch.), he developed a passion for photography and completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Still Photography and Visual Communication from JMI with a gold medal. Later, he developed advanced skills in photography and visual storytelling, with his works being featured in prominent exhibitions.
Khan earned a Master of Arts in Photography: Image and Electronic Arts from the prestigious Goldsmiths, University of London, with Merit and gradually excelled in photography and designing by working out at diverse photography projects across architecture, real estate, interiors, food, and product photography.
He is currently employed as a Photography Specialist and Brand Ambassador at Fujifilm House of Photography, London, where he drives innovation, delivers high-quality results, and engages in client training.
His work has been exhibited globally, including notable exhibitions like Nexus & Now (2022): Degree Show at Goldsmiths, London; International Art Exhibition 3D Gallery (2020): Berlin, Germany; Postcards to Gandhi (2020): A narrative on climate change, JMI, New Delhi and Freedom to Live (2019): Photo series at Modoo Gallery, Brazil.
His evocative art has garnered numerous accolades, including a Top 5 Shortlist for the Historic Photographer of the Year Award (2020) and the First Prize in the National Photography Competition on Urban Eco-Systems (2018). His works have also been featured in esteemed publications like The Week Junior UK, Outlook India, and Outlook Traveller.
Khan’s passion extends beyond photography to teaching and mentorship. He has conducted 44+ beginner photography workshops in London and delivered lectures on innovative topics such as surrealism and graphic design in photography. His interactive and student-focused pedagogical approach empowers young artists to thrive in creative fields.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Art & Culture> Latest News / by Radiance News Bureau / January 12th, 2025
Tasneem Fathima Khaleel has had a successful career in academia. However, quite remarkably, she came back to where she started – teaching. M A Siraj reports.
Few people end their careers where they first began; Professor Tasneem Fathima Khaleel is among those few. “I am excited about the opportunity to finish my career in the classroom. And, with a little help, I will be teaching in a new state-of-the-art…facility,” says Tasneem, the first-ever woman to have obtained a doctorate in the State of Mysore in 1970. Prior to returning as a professor of Botany, she served as the dean of faculty at College of Arts & Sciences for a decade at the Montana State University at Billings (MUSB).
Paving a new path
Tasneem has been teaching Botany in the United States for over 40 years and has received many awards for her teaching and research. She has headed, or has been a member on as many as 23 different academic bodies or advisory councils in the US. For her contribution to research, with nearly 50 research publications on subjects ranging from cyto-embriology to plant reproduction, she was awarded the ‘Outstanding Research Award’ in 1995 by the Montana Research Academy and has also won the Faculty Excellence Award five times.
The year 2014 was a special year for Tasneem – she had the rare honour of an award being named after her, for mentoring at the MUSB. Reno Charette, director for American-Indian Education, was adjudged the winner of the first ‘Prof Tasneem Fathima Khaleel Award for Mentoring’.
Tasneem studied in Bengaluru, before heading to the US in 1975 after marriage. An alumna of Central College, Bengaluru, she has coveted every opportunity to visit her ‘City of Gardens’ – which she ruefully admits is more a part of nostalgia rather than reality.
A passionate researcher, she recalls that very few women could be seen in higher studies in those days. Only a couple of them were pursuing PhD while she was registered in Bangalore University as well as teaching biology as an assistant professor at the University of Agricultural Sciences at Hebbal between 1968 and 1975. Her study of ‘Flora at the GKVK Campus’ and ‘Weeds in Karnataka’ are still quoted as seminal works.
Writing her own destiny
Tasneem had finished her BSc and MSc by the time she was barely 19 years old. Wanting to be a teacher, she had put in her application, but was rejected, as the dean told her, “You look like a school girl, how would the students take you seriously?”
Instead, he directed her to register for a PhD programme, which had just been started in the Bangalore University. The Doctorate took longer than usual to complete because there was lack of guidance and direction, and the programme had several fits and starts.
Finally, at 26 when she got her her doctorate, she was being looked as ‘a confirmed spinster’ in her own cultural surroundings. Marriage was nowhere on her mental radar. It took her brother several sittings to convince her of getting married.
Tasneem travelled a long and twisted path – one shaped by her culture and her drive to excel, to become the distinguished professor that she is today. For most Americans who had only preliminary idea of Islam, a woman with covered head and such drive for excellence and perseverance was a combination of incongruities. “Women have rights in Islam. Muslim women didn’t even have to fight for those rights. The religion has given them those rights,” she says.
Dr Stn Waitr, her successor, says, “Dean Khaleel has raised the level of rigour, excellence and success in the College of Arts & Sciences to a standard that should serve as a model for the entire institution.” Interestingly, Tasneem even built a herbarium at the MUSB, which has around 17,000 specimens and is currently engaged in digitising it. She recalls with pride that she was the most productive member on the faculty of science at the MSU, which has nearly 22,000 students today in two campuses. Tasneem’s most significant discovery was the finding of mammalian steroids in plants, which she says, are responsible for sex expression in plants.
Author of four books, 10 external and 17 internal grants at the MSUB, Tasneem is excited about beginning her teaching career once again. “It had never ended. I had maintained a room in my department building, even while I headed the faculty,” she says.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> Content / by M.A. Siraj / June 26th, 2015
