Abdullah, a talented mid-blocker from the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Training Centre (STC), Raipur, has brought pride to the nation by winning a bronze medal representing India at the Under-15 World School Volleyball Championship, held at Shangluo, China, from 4 to 13 December 2025.
A residential trainee at STC Raipur for the past two years, Abdullah has shown steady growth and consistency at the international level. Earlier in July 2025, he was a key member of the Indian team that secured a bronze medal at the Under-16 Asian Volleyball Championship held in Thailand.
Coming from a humble background, Abdullah is the son of a welder, Mohammed Raju. Expressing overwhelming happiness on his son’s international success, his father said, “Hum poori mehnat karenge, Abdullah bas tum desh ke liye khelo. STC Raipur mein mere bete ko jo training mili, usne uske talent ko tarasha aur aaj usne desh ke liye medal jeeta.”
Abdullah began playing volleyball at his birthplace Mandaur, a small village near Prayagraj, known for its strong volleyball culture. Observing his natural ability, a well-wisher from the village advised his family to provide him with professional training. This guidance led to Abdullah’s induction into SAI Training Centre, Raipur in 2023, where structured coaching and continuous support from SAI helped him develop into an international-level player.
Following his recent achievements, Abdullah has now been selected for the Under-17 World Volleyball Championship, scheduled to be held in Thailand in 2026. With focused preparation and team effort, he aims to help India improve upon previous performances and compete for the gold medal.
Abhishek Singh Chauhan (ITS), Regional Director, SAI RC Bhopal, expressed happiness over Abdullah’s achievement and appreciated the collective efforts of the coaches and support staff for nurturing international-level talent at the centre. He highlighted that athletes from SAI Training Centres (STCs), along with those from SAI National Centres of Excellence (NCOEs), are delivering remarkable international results, which is a very positive sign for the future of sports in India.
Ms. Garima Chaudhary (Olympian & Deputy Director), Centre In-charge, SAI Training Centre Raipur, also congratulated Abdullah on his commendable achievement and wished him continued success in his sporting career.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Latest News> Sports / by Sahar Khan / December 14th, 2025
Member of Parliament from Kishanganj, Dr. Mohammad Javed, met Aligarh Muslim University Vice Chancellor Prof. Naima Khatoon to review administrative and academic progress at the AMU Kishanganj Centre. The meeting focused on staffing approvals and pending regulatory processes affecting campus development.
The Vice Chancellor informed Dr. Javed of approvals granted by the AMU Executive Council for required teaching and non teaching posts at the centre. These approvals followed sustained engagement by the MP on staffing needs. University officials plan to upload proposals for the sanctioned posts on the Samarth Portal soon. This step clears the path for regular recruitment and improved academic delivery.
The newly appointed Director of the Kishanganj Centre, Prof. Tariq, joined the discussion and reiterated the university administration’s commitment to institutional growth. He said the leadership has initiated concrete steps to develop the centre into a fully functional academic unit with stable administration.
Dr. Javed raised concerns related to environmental clearance. He referred to a communication from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change which noted absence of an application from AMU on the Parivesh 2.0 portal. Lack of such filing has delayed approvals for buildings and campus infrastructure, slowing project progress.
Prof. Tariq responded with an assurance of direct oversight of the Parivesh 2.0 application process. He committed to completing the filing promptly and pursuing required clearances with concerned authorities.
Students from Kishanganj and nearby districts met Dr. Javed during the visit. They shared academic and facility related concerns. The MP listened to the students and assured continued efforts toward faster development and smoother academic operations at the centre.
Observers view the meeting as a step toward addressing long pending gaps in staffing and infrastructure at the AMU Kishanganj Centre.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Latest News> Report / by Radiance News Bureau / December 14th, 2025
Former state leaders of Haritha, the women students wing linked to the Muslim League, recorded decisive victories in Kerala local body elections, strengthening the United Democratic Front’s position across Malabar.
Advocate Fathima Thahliya, Advocate Mufeeda Thesni, and Advocate Najma Thabsheera won their respective contests with large margins. All three previously held top positions in Haritha at the state level.
Thahliya contested from the Kuttichira division of Kozhikode Corporation as the UDF deputy mayor candidate. She defeated the LDF supported candidate by a margin of 2,273 votes. She also serves as state secretary of the Youth League.
Najma Thabsheera won from the newly formed Valambur division in Perinthalmanna Block Panchayat. Contesting as block president candidate, she secured 6,730 votes against her rival’s 4,118 and continues as standing committee chairperson.
Mufeeda Thesni emerged victorious from the Tharuvana division of Wayanad District Panchayat. She polled 13,292 votes and defeated her opponent by 5,710 votes.
All three leaders have strong organisational backgrounds in Haritha, MSF, and the Youth League. Their victories come years after internal controversies linked to Haritha, which were later resolved. The results underline the continued political relevance of young Muslim women leaders in grassroots governance.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Latest News> Report / by Radiance News Bureau / December 14th, 2025
A total of 39 Muslim candidates have won Gram Panchayat elections across Telangana, marking a clear rise in local level representation. Several winners include women, reflecting wider participation from within the community in rural governance.
Nizamabad district recorded the highest number of Muslim winners with nine candidates elected from different political parties. The outcome showed voter preference for local credibility and grassroots engagement over party labels. Other districts with notable results include Jagtial, Sirsilla, Nagarkurnool, and Siddipet, where five Muslim candidates secured mandates.
Muslim sarpanches also won in Warangal, Narayanpet, Medak, Karimnagar, Adilabad, Nirmal, and Bhadradri Kothagudem. These victories point to steady public trust in Muslim leadership at the village level. Candidates focused on local concerns such as water access, sanitation, roads, and welfare delivery during their campaigns.
Women candidates formed a visible part of this success. Districts such as Warangal, Narayanpet, Medak, Khammam, Kamareddy, and Mahabubnagar elected Muslim women as sarpanches. Their victories signal gradual social change within rural political spaces and stronger acceptance of women in decision making roles.
Community observers note these results counter long standing patterns where Muslims remained underrepresented in local bodies. The spread of victories across districts and parties suggests sustained voter engagement rather than isolated outcomes.
The newly elected representatives now face expectations to deliver transparent governance and address everyday civic issues. Their performance at the village level is likely to influence future participation and confidence in local democratic processes across Telangana.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Latest News> Report / by Radiance News Bureau / December 15th, 2025
Dr. Qazi Muhammad Miyan was awarded with EduHonors Award during 30th edition of “The Education Summit” organised by Time2Grow Media in association with NSDC National Skill Development Corporation, Skill India, and Department of Art, Culture and Languages, Government of Delhi, held at The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel, Delhi.
The award was presented in the presence of Shri Harsh Malhotra, Union Minister of State – Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Minister of State – Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, , Shri Biney Kumar Singh, Director – Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Research Foundation, New Delhi, Akshay Kapoor, Senior Leader – BJP Delhi, Dr. Vinusha Reddy, BJP Spokesperson Dr. Alok Kumar Gupta, Deputy Director (Acad.) – National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, Dr. Shashi Pandey Sharma, Manmeet Khurana – Founder & CEO, Time2Grow Media and other eminent school leaders, policy makers and educationists.
Dr. Qazi Muhammad Mian is the Administrator of The Scholar School, Delhi and an Executive Member of the All India Education Movement. He is also associated with several national and international educational organisations and has previously been honoured several awards by various educational institutions and organisations.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Pride of the Nation> Awards> Latest News / by Radiance News Bureau / December 12th, 2025
Book Distribution and Certificate Distribution Ceremony Enthusiastically Held at Nishat Urdu Library
Islampur:
“To make human life prosperous, profound, and radiant, as well as to give the right direction to life, it is essential to imbibe the thoughts of great personalities, and these thoughts are acquired only through the reading of books,” asserted Senior Journalist and Executive Editor of Weekly Shodhan, Shahjahan Magdum. He was speaking as the keynote speaker at the book distribution ceremony and the certificate distribution programme for the free basic computer course organised at Nishat Urdu Library here.
The programme, held on December 11, was presided over by social activist Jameer Nadaf, while Prof. Nazim Shaikh was present as the Chief Guest.
The ceremony began in a very auspicious atmosphere with a melodious recitation of the Holy Qur’an by students of the Madrasa.
Following this, the anchor, Mr. Altaf Momin, introduced the guests to the audience in his fluent style and presented a brief overview of the educational and social journey of the Nishat Library.
In his keynote address, Shahjahan Magdum underscored the importance of reading culture. He stated that everyone gathered there was inspired by the noble teachings of Islam and Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. With the noble intention that the Prophet’s message of humanity and his teachings should reach all communities in the Marathi language, he donated Islamic books and copies of the Marathi translation of the Holy Qur’an to the library.
He guided the audience by referencing inspiring articles and thoughts based on the lives of great personalities. Mentioning that his relationship with Nishat Library is not just formal but old and emotional, he assured all possible help for the library’s future progress and needs. He praised the institution’s office bearers, stating that Nishat Library is performing the sacred duty of preserving and growing the reading culture in the city and surrounding areas. He thanked trustees Abid Momin, Anis Momin, and other office bearers for the invitation.
While delivering the introductory remarks, Anis Momin, the Secretary of Nishat Library, presented an account of the institution’s 40-year penance. Narrating the inspiring history since the library’s inception, he mentioned that keeping the reading culture alive in Urdu, Marathi, and English languages and running a library in a city like Islampur for the last four decades was a major challenge. He detailed how difficult this task was and how the institution reached this stage by overcoming obstacles. He gratefully noted that many prestigious citizens, donors, and especially Urdu medium students consistently contributed to this journey. He explained that the library not only makes books available for reading but also fulfills its social responsibility by conducting free computer classes and various socially useful activities.
In his presidential address, Jameer Nadaf explained the significance of reading. Stating that reading changes a person’s vision and makes them complete, he proposed a significant concept for the better utilisation of the library. He suggested that a grand ‘Kavi Sammelan’ (Poets’ Meet) bringing together Urdu and Marathi literature should be organised in Islampur city. He also appealed that, not limiting the scope to just reading, other educational and social programmes should be organised with the cooperation of all communities. He assured that he would personally take the initiative and provide appropriate cooperation for such activities.
Chief Guest Prof. Nazim Shaikh provided valuable guidance to the students. He said that they have been blessed with a home of knowledge in the form of Nishat Library, and students should make the best use of it. He urged students from all sections of society, especially the needy, to take advantage of the ongoing free computer classes as well as coaching classes for Marathi, English, and Mathematics to build their careers. Prof. Shaikh is always striving for the development of Nishat Library and to fulfill the educational needs of Urdu medium students.
Delivering a message of social harmony, Sambhaji Brigade Sangli District President Umesh Shewale highlighted the progressive thoughts of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj, Mahatma Jyotirao Phule, and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. Citing history, he clarified that Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj worked for the upliftment of not just the Bahujan society but people of all castes and religions. Significantly, Shahu Maharaj had performed a historic and important task of religious harmony by providing funds for the Marathi translation of the Qur’an in those times. On behalf of Sambhaji Brigade, he reminisced about the work of Lokshahir Annabhau Sathe of the Samyukta Maharashtra movement.
Sambhaji Brigade Islampur City President Ajit Havaldar emphasised his and his family’s harmonious and affectionate relations with the Muslim community. He mentioned that since it was a Nishat Library programme, he attended specifically as a book lover. He testified that his and his organisation’s cooperation would remain for any constructive work of the society in the future. On this occasion, Umesh Suryagandh also provided enlightening guidance to the audience and profusely praised the social work of Nishat Library.
Taking the opportunity of this ceremony, valuable books were donated to the library. Through the efforts of Shahjahan Magdum, 10 copies of the Marathi translated Holy Qur’an and 250 books on various subjects were handed over from the Islamic Marathi Publication Trust (Mumbai). Similarly, on behalf of Sambhaji Brigade Islampur, 8 volumes of selected literature of Lokshahir Annabhau Sathe were donated, and Shakirbhai Tamboli donated 100 copies of his self-authored book “OBC Reservation Sub-Quota: Ibadat Bhi, Zimmedari Bhi” to the library.
On this occasion, member students of the library were honoured with certificates at the hands of dignitaries for successfully completing the Free Basic Computer Training Course. In this programme, Chief Guests Shahjahan Magdum, Jameer Nadaf, and Prof. Nazim Shaikh were felicitated with bouquets, mementos, shawls, and books.
Haji Saif Mulla proposed the vote of thanks. The programme was attended in large numbers by reader members as well as Institution President Javed Momin, Nadeem Patwekar, Barkatulla Momin, Zahur Patwekar, Akil Momin, Shahnawaz Mulla, Nasimulgani Patwekar, Zafar Diwan, Nazir Bijapure, Maulana Ajmal Raza, Yashwant Dhumale, Deepak Todkar, and other dignitaries. Anis Momin, Abid Momin, Librarian Arman Patel, and Clerk Khushi Shanediwan took special efforts to make the programme a success.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Latest News / by Radiance News Bureau / December 13th, 2025
The University of Delhi awarded Taha Yasin with the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) on the 12th of September, 2025.
The panel of experts appreciated the thematic breadth and originality of the ambitious and intellectually rich investigation of the contradictions within Indian democracy in the thesis titled: ‘Reclaiming Democracy: Looking into Literature of Independent India’, and urged for its immediate publication as a monograph.
Dr Taha Yasin completed his 10+2 from Bishop Westcott Boys’ School, Namkum. After graduating with English (Hons) from St. Xavier’s College, Ranchi, he completed his Master’s, M.Phil. and LLB from the University of Delhi.
Moreover, after clearing NET in the first attempt, he has been teaching in the Department of English, Ram Lal Anand College, DU, since January 2013.
As an active participant of Delhi University Teachers’ Association (DUTA) and it’s executive member in 2019-2021, he has been raising voices for representation, reservation and upliftment of Adivasi, Dalit, Minorities and other marginalised sections of the society. Possessing both vision and ideology, he has not only left mark with impactful presentations in international conferences, but has also been published in reputed national and international journals.
Dr Yasin belongs to the honourable “Haji family” of the historical and academically renowned village – Sons, district Ranchi. He is a permanent resident of Ranchi city now.
In this context, it would be pertinent to argue that Dr Taha Yasin represents the bright academic and political future of the state of Jharkhand.
source: http://www.maeeshat.in / Maeeshat / Home / by Editor / September 14th, 2025
Uzma Naheed, a director of Iqra Education Foundation, Mumbai, has been awarded by Times Foundation in recognition of her exemplary work in the field of education and women’s economic development.
Naheed has conducted Teachers Training programmes in 18 cities in India and in two cities in Bangladesh. These programmes help teachers adopt modern teaching techniques being used in the West. These programmes were basically been designed by Iqra Education Foundation for Muslim children living in pluralistic societies.
Naheed has also conducted inter-faith dialogue seminars under the auspices of Times Foundation and World Conference for Religion & Peace, New York.
She has designed and developed 20 short-duration technical courses for economically poor Muslim women to set up their own home-based businesses.
Naheed, who is grand-daughter of Maulana Qari Taiyyib and daughter of Maulana Salim Qasimi of Deoband, is active in the Indian Muslim women issues and was intrumental in the passage of the model Nikahnama by the All India Muslim Personal Law Board. Her drafts were rejected or deferred many times but she did not give up. Finally the draft was accepted during the last conference at Bhopal.
source: http://www.milligazette.com / The Milli Gazette Online / Home> Awards / by The Milli Gazette Online / Print edition January 2004
Minority Affairs Minister K Rahman Khan with Uzma Naheed, Member, All India Muslim Personal Law Board at three day interational conference on status of Muslim women in Indian sub-continent at Maulana Azad National Urdu University in Hyderabad on March 8, 2013.
Women’s Manifesto is a national level organization initiated by women in 2014, Since its formation it engages in various activities for empowerment of women and welfare of society. To recognize efforts made by women or women managed organizations for rendering distinguished services for the cause of women and development of the nation, Women’s Manifesto confers Women’s Manifesto Award. It is given considering their excellence in the areas of entrepreneurship/ journalism/ art & culture/ academics/ sports/ literature/ social service. Awardees are selected from the nomination received and shortlisted after verification of information provided. Then it is finalized and selected by a team of three jury members. The candidate will be awarded with memento; certificate and cash prize of rupees ten thousand.
Adv Teena Cherian
She is a dedicated social worker and founder President of Jenika Charity Foundation. With an LLM degree specializing in International Law, she has practiced law for 26 years, focusing on the welfare of women, children, and the mentally ill and disabled. Teena has served in various government projects and as an Internal Committee Member under the POSH Act. She established Jenika Charity Foundation to support and empower traumatized individuals, particularly victims of abuse. Through awareness programs, educational support, vocational training, and advocacy, Teena and her team have made significant strides in aiding survivors of domestic violence and child sexual abuse. Teena’s tireless efforts exemplify her commitment to social service and the well-being of marginalized communities.
Uzma Naheed
She is a dedicated social worker especially working for empowerment of women. She has been leading a registered NGO called IIWA (Iqra Integral Women’s Alliance) for 35 years. She focuses on leveraging women’s skills in arts and crafts at national level. Through this effort they are modifying and simplifying traditional arts, making them accessible to common Indians who were previously hindered by the high prices of emporiums. Uzma shares that this initiative has empowered 30,000 women across various cities, enabling them to manufacture and trade an impressive array of 150 different items.
Dr. Eram Khan
She is a renowned obstetrician and gynecologist. With an MBBS and MS in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, along with an advanced diploma in infertility from UKSH KEIL, Germany, and a critical care course from VMMC Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi, she is equipped with extensive medical expertise.
Driven by a passion to aid women in need, she undertakes complex medical cases often rejected or unattainable in other medical settings. Her exceptional surgical skills have gained widespread recognition. She was awarded by health minister of Delhi for exceptional surgeries during Covid. Her commitment to serving the community is evident through her dedication in providing medical assistance to needy women at community level. Her profile reflects her unwavering commitment to women’s health and her relentless pursuit of excellence in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology.
Jasmin Ambalathilakath
She is a versatile educator and acclaimed author renowned for her literary contributions. Jasmin’s literary prowess shines through her prolific writing career, spanning poems and stories featured in various magazines and web editions, making her a beloved figure among readers. Jasmin’s literary achievements include the authorship of seven books, showcasing her talent as both an editor and writer. Notable endorsements and awards, including the prestigious Pravasi Bharathi Prathibha Puraskaram in 2024 and recognition from the Universal Record Forum and Sharjah Youth Literature Awards, underscore her exceptional contributions to literature and education.
source: http://www.womensmanifesto.org / Women’s Manifesto / Home> Featured News / March 08th, 2024
