Dr. Saima Yunus Khan receiving the Exemplary Peer Reviewer Award from Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Mr. Santosh Jha at International Paediatric Dentistry Conference at Siri Lanka
Aligarh:
Dr. Saima Yunus Khan, Professor and Chairperson of the Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry at Dr. Z.A. Dental College, Aligarh Muslim University, has brought laurels to the institution by receiving the Exemplary Peer Reviewer Award for her outstanding research contribution at the 5th International Conference of the South Asian Association of Paediatric Dentistry held at Colombo Sri Lanka.
She was presented the award by the Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Mr. Santosh Jha, during the conference’s inaugural ceremony. The event, attended by over 250 delegates from more than 10 countries, showcased global advancements in paediatric dentistry.
Prof. Saima also presented her original evidence-based research and chaired a paper presentation session at the conference. She has previously won several national and international accolades, including being the only Indian recipient of the prestigious and highly competitive IADR John Clarkson Fellowship.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Pride of the Nation> Awards> Latest News / by Radiance News Bureau / August 13th, 2025
Zeerish Aslam brings laurels to Jamia Girls Senior Secondary School (The OT/Jamia)
On the occasion of India’s 79th Independence Day, Zeerish Aslam from Jamia Girls Senior Secondary School, along with five other Prerana alumni, was bestowed with an extraordinary honour. They were invited to an At-Home Reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan by Droupadi Murmu, President of India.
Hailing from the picturesque Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir, Zeerish showcased her academic prowess by securing the top rank in a district-level competitive exam. This achievement paved the way for her selection into the prestigious Prerana programme, a visionary initiative empowering India’s youth through experiential learning.
At Prerana’s Vadnagar campus in Gujarat, Zeerish joined a diverse group of 20 exceptionally talented students from 10 different states of India, immersing herself in a transformative one-week experience designed to invoke fundamental ideas and inspire the next generation of leaders.
Zeerish vividly recalls the warm and enthusiastic welcome she and her fellow awardees received. As they entered the esteemed gathering, they were surrounded by dignitaries, ministers, and foreign ambassadors. What struck Zeerish was the sense of equality, respect, and spirit of inclusivity.
During the event, Zeerish had the privilege of meeting the President of India, who warmly greeted her and inquired about her studies and experiences at Prerana. She also interacted with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who welcomed her with a smile and asked about her future endeavours.
“My colleagues and I stood together during the national anthem and sang in union. As our voices echoed in chorus, filling the room with pride, I felt a deep sense of patriotism and unity,” Zeerish recalls. This extraordinary experience has become a source of deep inspiration for Zeerish and her fellow awardees, reaffirming Prerana’s commitment to nurturing future leaders and contributing to the vision of Viksit Bharat.
The event has left an indelible mark on their lives, motivating them to strive for excellence and make a positive impact in their communities.
The university and schools of Jamia Millia Islamia have extended a hearty congratulations to Zeerish on this rare distinction and recognition and hope that she will continue to bring laurels to her school and JMI.
In another development on the campus, As a part of the National Anti-Ragging Day and Anti-Ragging Week observances, the Proctorial Department of Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) organised a Special Lecture on Anti-Ragging on 13.08.2025 at 11:30 am in the FTK-CIT Conference Hall to raise awareness about the menace of ragging and to reaffirm the university’s commitment to ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all students.
Prof. Mohammad Asad Malik, Chief Proctor, JMI welcomed all the guests and participants and shed light on the legal aspects of ragging and outlined the proactive role of the Proctorial team in addressing student grievances and ensuring safety across the campus. He informed the participants that the Anti-Ragging Team and Proctor Office were always there to help any aggrieved students, so they should not feel any reservation in approaching the Proctor Office, and even a mild case of ragging should not go unreported. He also expressed his gratitude to Prof. Mazhar Asif, Vice-Chancellor, JMI and Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi, Registrar, JMI for sparing their valuable time to address the students on the sensitive issue of ragging.
The chief guest, Prof. Mazhar Asif, emphasized the moral and ethical responsibility of senior students to warmly welcome and support their juniors. He stressed that earning respect is a reciprocal process and that one cannot expect to be treated well without showing genuine care and respect for others. He also spoke eloquently on the socio-religious dimensions of student life and the traditional guru-shishya (teacher–student) relationship, assuring freshers of a fear-free and nurturing campus environment. Reflecting on the history and culture of Jamia Millia Islamia, Prof. Asif said, “AtJamia,we take pride in shaping our students into compassionate human beings while also ensuring excellence in their respective fields of study.” Highlighting the university’s robust mechanisms to curb ragging, he commended the Proctor Office’s untiring efforts to protect students from even the mildest forms of such misconduct at Jamia Millia Islamia.
The Guest of Honor, Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi, reassured the student community by apprising them of the robust anti-ragging mechanisms instituted by JMI. He urged students to actively engage in maintaining a friendly and respectful culture. He reiterated that the Jamia Millia Islamia stands firmly against ragging in all its forms and continues to ensure a welcoming, respectful, and secure environment for all its students. He told the students that there are stringent and concrete laws to combat ragging, making it a punishable offense under both institutional rules and the law of the land. He also apprised the students about the support that the university provides to its students through its Counseling and Guidance Centre, Mental Health Unit, Proctorial Team, and Anti-Ragging Committee.
Prof. Neelofer Afzal, Dean of Students’ Welfare, in her address as Special Guest, emphasised replacing fear with friendship, intimidation with inclusion, and cruelty with compassion. She also urged the students to speak up against the crime of ragging and help in saving a fellow student’s life.
Gaurav Singhal, Vice President of the Society Against Violence in Education (SAVE), Kolkata, delivered the keynote address on the occassion. He said that activities such as anti-ragging campaigns and awareness lectures reflect the strong commitment of JMI to upholding the values of respect, dignity, and empathy among students in all aspects of their academic and personal development. He cautioned students never to indulge in the evil practice of ragging and encouraged them to stand united against any form of violence or harassment. He also informed them about legal remedies and support systems available for victims.
All participants took a solemn pledge not to engage in or support any form of ragging, reaffirming their commitment to a safe and respectful university culture. The event concluded with the singing of the National Anthem, instilling a sense of unity and national pride.
The event was attended by over 120 freshers and senior students, in addition to the Anti-Ragging Committee Members, Provosts of Boys’ and Girls’ Residences, Anti-Ragging Squads, Deans of Faculties, Heads of Departments, Directors of Centres, the University Librarian, the Security Advisor, and many other officials and staff of the university. The programme was compered by Dr. Ambreen Jamali, Assistant Proctor, and the vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Etee Bahadur, Assistant Proctor.
source: http://www.theokhlatimes.com / The Okhla Times / Home> JMI-Edu / by The Okhla Times / August 19th, 2025
Syed Mazharuddin Hussaini, Director, SEED Foundation, USA, encouraged students to work hard for a brighter future.
In a rare initiative to nurture academic excellence and support deserving talent, scholarships amounting to ₹1 crore were awarded to 1,000 meritorious students of Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU). The scholarships, distributed under the merit-cum-means Scholarship 2025, aim to ease the financial burden of students and encourage them to pursue their educational aspirations without constraints, said the university.
The scholarship distribution ceremony was organised by the Dean of Students’ Welfare, MANUU, and generously sponsored by SEED, USA, in collaboration with The Quran Foundation. The event not only recognised the hard work of the selected students but also underscored the university’s commitment to fostering inclusive education and creating opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds.
Delivering the presidential address, Prof. Syed Ainul Hasan, Vice Chancellor appreciated the efforts of SEED Foundation and The Quran Foundation, while congratulating the students. He instructed the beneficiaries to use the scholarship amount wisely, and strongly encouraged them to study hard, remain disciplined, and not indulge in any unlawful activities. He also urged students to make the best use of this opportunity to contribute towards the progress of society through education.
Syed Mazharuddin Hussaini, Director, SEED Foundation, USA, encouraged students to work hard for a brighter future. He emphasized that SEED has been associated with MANUU for the past three years and assured that the support will continue to grow in the coming years. He also expressed his intent to extend scholarships to students of the Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) from the next year.
Prof. Ishtiaque Ahmed, Registrar remarked that scholarships are not just financial assistance but recognition of students’ hard work and an encouragement to reach greater heights. He urged the students to pursue their education with sincerity, discipline, and a vision for nation-building.
Prof. Syed Alim Ashraf Jaisi, Dean Students’ Welfare delivered welcome address. He assured that MANUU is committed to ensuring that no deserving student is deprived of education due to financial constraints, and highlighted that such scholarships serve as a powerful tool to uplift students academically and socially.
The cheques were distributed to selected students on the occasion.
Mahpara Ali, Chief General Manager (Retd.), SBI, and other dignitaries were also present there. Assistant Deans, Students’ Welfare – Dr. Jarrar Ahmad, Assistant Dean, Students’ Welfare, presented a vote of thanks and Ismat Fathima hosted the event.
In another development, the MANUU, Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Hyderabad is inviting application forms for third phase admission counseling into vacant seats in ITI Trades at Hyderabad. The Last date for submission of filled in application form at MANUU ITI Hyderabad is August 28, 2025.
According to the Principal, Dr. Arshia Azam applications form can be obtained from MANUU – ITI Hyderabad or can be downloaded from University website www.manuu.edu.in. The counseling will be held on August 29 from 9.30 am onwards at ITI, MANUU Campus, Gachibowli.
For details candidates can contact the ITI office in person or by telephone: 040-23008428 & 9440692452, said the university in a latest statement to the media.
source: http://www.theokhlatimes.com / The Okhla Times / Home> JMI-Edu / by The Okhla Times / August 08th, 2025
India’s media innovator Farhat Khan joins global film powerhouse IIFSA as fellow and Astar award council member. Here is the report:
As the global film industry increasingly embraces innovation at the intersection of art, science, and education, an Indian academic has been named to one of its most distinguished international institutions. Prof. Farhat Basir Khan has been elected a Fellow of the International Institute of Film Science and Art (IIFSA) and appointed to its Astar Award Council, becoming the first Indian to hold both positions.
The dual appointment represents a significant moment for India’s academic and cinematic communities. It signals the growing international recognition of India’s contributions to the evolving landscape of film theory, media education, and technological storytelling. As IIFSA prepares to host its inaugural Astar Awards in Bangkok on August 27, and expands its global academic alliances across Europe, North America, and Asia, Khan’s appointment places an Indian voice at the core of international decision-making on the future of screen culture.
The role is more than symbolic. The Astar Council will shape the vision and execution of one of the most anticipated new global awards in film and media innovation. The ceremony will convene leaders from across creative, academic, and technological fields, recognising those redefining what it means to tell stories in the digital age.
Based in New York City, IIFSA is a globally respected think tank advancing the integration of cinematic art with scientific and technological exploration. Its current roster of Fellows includes some of the most influential figures in the field: Demetri Terzopoulos, Oscar Technical Award winner and a pioneer in visual computing; Prof. Patricia Pisters, a leading theorist on neuro-cinema; and George Huang, the UCLA professor whose screenwriting work has shaped Hollywood’s narrative landscape. IIFSA’s initiatives range from academic research and policy reports to cross-continental educational reforms and interdisciplinary artistic collaborations.
Prof Farhat Khan’s journey to this global stage is built on decades of educational innovation. He was instrumental in developing the academic and technical foundation of the AJK Mass Communication Research Centre at Jamia Millia Islamia, now considered among the premier media schools in Asia. Farhat Khan portfolio includes the creation or restructuring of over 24 academic programmes, the establishment of 12 media production labs across Indian institutions, and the launch of the Department of Design and Innovation in 2021 , an interdisciplinary space focused on storytelling, technology, and civic engagement.
Currently heading the Centre for Media and Mass Communication Studies at Jamia Hamdard, Farhat Khan continues to influence media education with an emphasis on accessibility, innovation, and purpose-driven communication. His work extends far beyond the classroom: initiatives like Photos4Peace, ChitthiAayi Hai, and Votography have used visual storytelling as tools for public awareness, democratic participation, and social change.
Farhat Khan also led the Indian student team that won the country’s first Sony World Photography Award (Student Focus category) at Cannes in 2009, competing against teams from around the globe, a milestone still regarded as a turning point in India’s international visual arts recognition.
Farhat Khan election to IIFSA’s Fellowship and Council reflects the organisation’s emphasis on inclusive, global, and interdisciplinary leadership. As IIFSA seeks to shape the next era of cinematic practice and education, perspectives from emerging and underrepresented regions are being brought to the centre of the conversation ,and Khan’s presence plays a key role in that realignment.
Far from being a personal accolade alone, this appointment points to a broader shift: the recognition of India not only as a consumer or producer of cinema, but as a thought leader in how visual narratives will be conceived, taught, and experienced in the years to come.
source: http://www.theokhlatimes.com / The Okhla Times / Home> JMI-Edu / by The Okhla Times / August 08th, 2025
Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) has declared Saba Khatoon daughter of Zurar Ahmed Khan qualified for the award of Doctor of Philosophy in English. She has worked on the topic “Integration of ICT in English Teaching Practice: An Assessment of Osmania University B.Ed. Programme” under the supervision of Prof. Nagendra Kottacheruvu, Professor, Department of English, MANUU.
The viva-voce was held on 01st March, 2024. Ms. Saba Khatoon is working as Assistant Professor at Dept. of Education & Training, MANUU.
Nahid Fatema awarded PhD Besides, Nahid Fatema daughter of Tufail Ahmed qualified for the award of Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry. She has worked on the topic “Computational Design, Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Antidepressant Molecules” under the supervision of Dr Qasim Ullah, Assistant Professor, Chemistry, School of Sciences, MANUU and Dr M Vijulatha, I/c Vice-Chancellor, Telangana Mahila Viswavidhyalaya, Hyderabad was the Co-supervisor. The viva-voce was held on 14th August, 2024.
New courses for women According to the National Education Policy 2020, educational institutions now no longer have to wait for students but they have to reach out to them for delivering educational services. As per NEP guidelines, Maulana Azad National Urdu University will expand its campus and start new courses for women at Urdu Hall, Himayat Nagar as well. These views were expressed today by Prof. Syed Ainul Hasan, Vice Chancellor, MANUU during the inaugural session of the Seminar “Urdu University se Taleem meri Kamiyabi ka Raaz” organized by Dean Alumni Affairs and MANUU Alumni Associations.
In his presidential address, Prof. Ainul Hassan said the Evening College was successfully launched at Manu Model School, Hyderabad in the current academic session. He assured the Alumni that Urdu University would provide all possible support to them if they work for the cause of the University. He advised the Alumni to take all possible steps to connect the Urdu-speaking community across the state with the University. He said that through discussion we will be aware of each other’s views, can be able to know common interests and come to the point to work in this regard. Through the success of MANUU Alumni, the current students and University on whole will be benefitted, he added. The Vice-Chancellor also distributed Certificates to the participants.
Prof Syed Najamul Hasan, Coordinator, Dean Alumni Affairs in his opening remarks briefed about the seminar. Dr Mohd. Mustafa Ali, Associate Professor MCJ & coordinator seminar delivered a welcome address and convened the programme. Aijaz Ali Quraishi, President, MANUU Alumni Association presented the vote of thanks.
Prominent Alumni of the university presented their papers on the occasion.
source: http://www.theokhlatimes.com / The Okhla Times / Home> JMI-Edu / by The Okhla Times / December 20th, 2024
Prof. Tokeer Ahmad at the Department of Chemistry, Jamia Millia Islamia has been conferred with the prestigious Chemical Research Society of India (CRSI) Bronze Medal for the year 2025 at the 35th CRSI-ACS National Symposium in Chemistry & ACS Lectures held at IIT Gandhinagar from July 3-5, 2025. Prof. Ahmad has been awarded CRSI Medal in recognition of his impactful research contributions in Chemistry on Hydrogen Energy and Nanocatalysis.The CRSI Medal is the highest honor by CRSI and is among the top awards in Chemical Science given in recognition of outstanding contributions in Chemistry which have significant impact through leading research and high quality publications.
Prof. Ahmad delivered the CRSI Bronze Medal Lecture titled “Designing of Functional Heterostructures for Scalable H2 Production using Overall Catalysis” at the symposium.
Prof. Tokeer Ahmad, a Fellow of Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC), has graduated from IIT Roorkee and holds a Ph.D. from IIT Delhi. His research interest includes the designing of functional heterostructures for green hydrogen energy, CO2RR & NRR for applications in climatic sustainable environment. Prof. Ahmad has supervised 16 PhD’s, published 228 research papers and three books with research citation of ~10,000, hindex of 59 and i10-index of 186. Prof. Ahmad is also the recipient of MRSI Medal, SMC Bronze Medal, ISCAS Medal, Inspired Teacher’s President of India Award, DST-DFG award, IIT Delhi Alumni Faculty Award, Distinguished Scientist Award, Dr. S. S. Deshpande National Award, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Excellence Award of Education, Teacher’s Excellence Award and elected as Member of National Academy of Sciences India. Prof. Ahmad has figured in World Top 2% Scientists for consecutive five years since 2020 in both coveted lists including career long by Stanford University, USA. Vice-Chancellor, Jamia Millia Islamia, Prof. Mazhar Asif and Registrar JMI, Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi congratulated Prof. Ahmad and expressed their happiness on his outstanding achievement bringing laurels to the university. Prof Ahmad said that he was honoured and elated at the recognition bestowed on him, especially, as it testifies to the extraordinary research work undertaken by him on the production of Green Hydrogen Energy. Prof. Ahmad thanked the team of hard working students, collaborators, mentors, friends and family members for the Medal Award.
The Chemical Research Society of India (CRSI) was established in 1999 as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the country’s independence. The main objectives of the CRSI are to recognize, promote and foster talent in Chemistry and Chemical Sciences and to improve the quality of Chemical Education as well as research in all branches of Chemistry. CRSI recognizes outstanding achievements in chemical research through awards, grants, and medals. The society has active collaboration with the Royal Society of Chemistry, American Chemical Society, Asian, German, and French Chemical Societies.
source: http://www.jmi.ac.in / Jamia Millia Islamia / by Office of Chief Public Relations Officer, JMI / July 10th, 2025
The award presented by Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Hon’ble Minister of Science & Technology & Earth Sciences, Govt. of India on 13 May 2015 in a ceremony held in DRDO Bhavan, New Delhi.13th May 2015
Congratulations Dr. Nahid Ali for achieving Top 10 Innovators award for Dipstick Technology by the DST jointly with FICCI and Lockheed Martin corporation and Indo US Science and Technology Forum 2015.
Dr. Nahid Ali, Chief Scientist, Infectious Diseases and Immunology Division, CSIRIICB, was awarded the Gold Medal and a certificate at the “Innovators Competition” for DST-Lockheed Martin India Innovation Growth Programme 2015. The award was given by Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Hon’ble Minister of Science & Technology & Earth Sciences, Govt. of India on 13 May 2015 in a ceremony held in DRDO Bhavan, New Delhi.
Dr. Ali’s innovation, a dipstick device for the diagnosis of Kala-azar and PKDL, has been selected among top 10 technologies out of 1500 applications received this year. The technology has already been filed for patent and also published in the Journal of Emerging Infectious Diseases (Saha et al, 2011; 17: 1304-06).
source: http://www.iicb.res.in / CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology
Katwa Town (Purba Bardhaman District) , WEST BENGAL :
Nilufa Yasmin
Kolkata :
Nilufa Yasmin has scored a perfect 100% in the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) held in June 2025. She has qualified for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Bengali.
The UGC NET is a national-level exam that determines eligibility for the award of the JRF, a scholarship awarded to postgraduate students to pursue research that leads to a PhD.
Her result is being celebrated as an achievement. It came after two previous unsuccessful attempts. She appeared for the exam along with more than 7,52,000 candidates. Her score of 100% has placed her right at the top.
Belonging to the state of West Bengal, she feels proud of her language and identity.
“I am proud to be a Bengali. I take even greater pride in my subject, which is Bengali language, and I am determined to hold onto it as I move forward in life,” she told TwoCircles.net, with a sense of pride.
Nilufa, 26, comes from Katwa town in Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. Her academic performance from school through college has been excellent.
Lauding her success, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “Congratulations to Nilufa Yasmin of Katwa in Purba Bardhaman for scoring 100 percentile and securing first position in India in UGC-NET June, 2025 in Bengali and to Rikta Chakraborty of Kolkata for securing second position in India in UGC-NET June, 2025 in Mass Communication and Journalism. Your achievements have made our State proud. Congratulations to your parents/ guardians and teachers too.”
Nilufa said this recognition from the chief minister is an honour and a reminder for her to strive even harder in the future.
She is currently pursuing her PhD on Sangeet O Sahityer Melbondhon from the Burdwan University. Her research explores the connection between music and literature.
She has an interest in music. She learnt Rabindra Sangeet during her school years and has taken part in many singing competitions. She has won prizes in various categories, including a gold medal in Rabindra Sangeet, Nazrul Geeti and classical ‘bhaktigeeti’.
“I am inspired by legendary singers like Mohammed Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar,” she says.
She is a singer herself and has hosted a musical show titled ‘Eto Sur Eto Gaan’ on Doordarshan. She shares her singing performances on her You Tube Channel.
Her ambition is to become a professor in Bengali literature.
An avid reader who is inspired by her favourite authors such as Sarathchandra Chattopadhyay, Rabindranath Tagore, Procheta Gupta, among others, she aspires to be a professor of Bengali language and literature.
She has written 16 stories on themes such as women, social issues and romance. She hopes to publish them one day. She also wants to write a book.
Nilufa Yasmin with her parents
Nilufa says she owes her success to her sister and her parents who are in the field of education. She has a message for aspiring young girls and women: “Stand on your own feet first as financial freedom is the greatest form of freedom. Education brings dignity and teaches us to respect others. It is more important to be truly educated than just formally literate.”
She believes that food and language should not be used to create barriers.
Speaking about the alleged harassment and targeting of Bengali-speaking Muslims in different parts of the country, she says, “I am heartbroken by these incidents. One’s language, food and attire are personal choices and fundamental rights. Even though our country is independent, our mindset is yet to attain that freedom. Had we been free in thoughts, then no one would attack another for their language. This causes pain.”
source: http://www.twocircles.net / TwoCircles.net / Home> India News> India Politics> Indian Muslim> Lead Story> TCN Positive / by Nikhat Fatima, TwoCircles.net / August 10th, 2025
