His 60 wickets led J&K to its maiden Ranji Trophy triumph
AUQIB NABI’S SINGLE-season journey from a largely unknown cricketer outside of Jammu & Kashmir to the toast of the Indian cricketing fraternity, after having led his state to their maiden Ranji Trophy with the ball, is the kind of feat that makes followers of the sport believe in fairytales.
But make no mistake, the 29-year-old fast bowler’s wider arc of becoming a professional cricketer of repute from the Valley is no miracle.
For, Nabi’s phenomenal rise is steeped in hard work, single-minded dedication to his passion despite his father, a middle-school teacher in Baramulla, being dead-set against his choice and a whole lot of belief, given that J&K had no real cricket-infrastructure to speak of when Nabi took up the sport over a decade ago.
Nabi managed to raise some eyebrows with 44 wickets in the previous first-class season (2024-25), but has all but kicked the door to the Indian team down with 60 wickets in 2025-26—the most by any bowler in this Ranji Trophy edition.
He picked them in great bunches, with eight five-wicket hauls studding his tally, including one in the final in Hubballi, the backyard of the favourites, Karnataka.
Far from being intimidated, Nabi ended up counting among his scalps the wickets of KL Rahul, centurion Mayank Agarwal and Karun Nair for nought—all three of whom have or continue to represent India in Test cricket, the ultimate stage and format in the sport that Nabi now seems destined for.
source: http://www.openthemagazine.com / OPEN / Home> Sports / by Aditya Iyer / March 06th, 2026
Bhatkal (Uttara Kannada District / Karavali), KARNATAKA :
Bhatkal:
Preparations are under way for the upcoming Coastal Karnataka History Summit, with the official logo of the academic event unveiled at Dawat Centre by Students Islamic Organisation of India Bhatkal Unit in Bhatkal on February 22, 2026. The summit is scheduled to be held on May 5, 2026.
The initiative is being organised by the Centre for Education and Research & Analysis (CERA) with the aim of documenting and examining the historical evolution of Coastal Karnataka, including Uttara Kannada, Udupi, Dakshina Kannada and adjoining areas of Kasaragod.
At the launch event, the organisers released the official Call for Papers, inviting scholars, researchers, academicians and students to submit original and unpublished research.
Abstracts of 200 words, either in English or Kannada, must clearly mention the research question, methodology and key findings. The deadline for abstract submission is February 28, 2026. Selected participants will be informed by March 15, and full papers must be submitted by April 20.
The summit will centre around five broad themes. One section will explore the trade and economic networks of the coastal belt, including maritime routes, port towns, fisheries and commodity-based exchanges such as pepper trade. Another domain will examine social structures, caste formations and inter-community relations, along with the role of Islamic, Arab, Persian and local traditions in shaping the region’s cultural fabric.
A separate section will focus on the origin and growth of linguistic communities such as Tulu, Konkani, Beary, Moya Malayalam and Navayati.
Governance and administration under different rulers — including the Alupa dynasty, Rani Abbakka, Tipu Sultan, the Nawaith Sultans of Bhatkal and developments after Independence — will also be studied.
The fifth theme will highlight social reformers such as Narayana Guru, Syed Madani, Malik Deenar, Vakkom Moulavi, Sayyid Fazl Pasha and Kudmul Ranga Rao, and their contributions to education and social reform.
The logo launch programme was attended by senior journalist Dr. Haneef Shabab, JIH Bhatkal President Moulana Syed Zubair SM, SIO Bhatkal President Mohammed Zayan Bangali, Unit Secretary Githreef Rida Manvi and Media Secretary Mashaikh Talish.
Organisers said the summit intends to create a structured academic space for discussing the region’s layered past and bringing local histories into wider public and scholarly discourse.
For submissions and queries, researchers may contact coastalkarnatakahistorysummit@gmail.com.
source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karavali / by Vartha Bharati / February 24th, 2026
The record for writing the maximum number of words in 5 minutes using Arabic calligraphy was set by Nourin Noufal P.N. (born on August 31, 2004) of Ernakulam, Kerala.
She neatly wrote 15 words on different sheets of paper in 5 minutes with a marker pen, using Arabic calligraphy, at the age of 18 years, 10 months and 11 days, as confirmed on July 11, 2023.
source: http://www.indiabookofrecords.in / India Book of Records / Home> Human Story / by IBR Team / August 18th, 2023
Maj Gen SM Hasnain’s contributions to the Indian Army, including his leadership of the 4 Garhwal Rifles, were remembered with reverence.
Tributes being paid to Maj Gen Syed Mahdi Hasnain on Sunday. (HT)
A solemn remembrance and memorial service was conducted at Prayagraj Military station to honour the legacy of Maj Gen Syed Mahdi Hasnain here on Sunday. The service paid tribute to his distinguished military career and unwavering commitment to duty.
Maj Gen SM Hasnain’s contributions to the Indian Army, including his leadership of the 4 Garhwal Rifles, were remembered with reverence, said Group Captain Samir Gangakhedkar, public relations officer (defence), Prayagraj region.
The speakers reflected on his valour during WW-II and his role in safeguarding refugees during the Partition. In his sterling military career Maj Gen SM Hasnain commanded a Mountain and an Infantry Brigade, an illustrations Mountain Division and was the first Inspector of Infantry at Army Headquarters. The service served as a reminder of Maj Gen SM Hasnain’s enduring impact on the nation, the Indian Army and Prayagraj town where he lived his post service life, he added.
Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani presided over the function as the Colonel of the Regiment of the Garhwal Rifles and Garhwal Scouts and paid his tributes to the legend.
Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain, son of Maj Gen SM Hasnain, also served the Indian Army in his father’s regiment and went on to command the prestigious 15 Corps. Presently, he continues his service to the nation as member of the National Disaster Management Authority.
source: http://www.hindustantimes.com / Hindustan Times / Home / by HT Correspondent, Prayagraj / February 26th, 2024
Abubakar Haji, a well-known figure in social, political and religious circles and a resident of Krishnapura, passed away at his residence on Sunday afternoon at 2 pm following a brief illness.
Abubakar Haji was widely respected for his active involvement in community affairs and public life. He had served as the former president of Badrul Huda Juma Masjid in Krishnapura and was known for his dedicated service to the community.
In the political arena, he had contested the elections from Mangaluru North constituency representing the Kannada Nadu party, earning recognition for his grassroots engagement and leadership.
He is survived by his two sons, Faizal and Naufal, besides a large number of relatives and well-wishers.
According to family sources, the funeral rites will be held at the Krishnapura Idgah Kabarsthan before Maghrib prayers on Sunday.
source: http://www.daijiworld.com / DaijiWorld.com / Home> Karnataka / by Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru / March 01st, 2026
Lt. General (retired) Syed Ata Hasnain has been appointed to one of the country’s key constitutional positions, bringing with him decades of military leadership and public service.
Lieutenant General (retired) Syed Ata Hasnain in Srinagar. File | Photo Credit: Nissar Ahmad
Lt. General (retired) Syed Ata Hasnain has been named the Governor of Bihar on Thursday (May 5, 2026) as part of major gubernatorial appointments effected by President Droupadi Murmu.
Mr. Hasnain succeeds Arif Mohammed Khan, who took oath as Bihar Governor on January 2, 2025.
A decorated former officer of the Indian Army, he has been appointed to one of the country’s key constitutional positions, bringing with him decades of military leadership and public service.
Early life
Born into a military family, Mr. Hasnain did his schooling at Sherwood College in Nainital and later attended St Stephen’s College, Delhi. King’s College, University of London. He also studied in the Royal College of Defence Studies, King’s College London, and the Asia Pacific Centre for Security Studies, Hawaii.
Hasnain’s military career
Mr. Hasnain was commissioned into the 4th Battalion of the Garhwal Rifles in 1974 after graduating from the Indian Military Academy. Over nearly four decades of service, he went on to hold several key command and staff appointments, many of them in Jammu and Kashmir.
He served in a range of critical assignments from Sri Lanka to Siachen Glacier, from the North East to Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), and in U.N. operations from Mozambique to Rwanda.
Gen. Hasnain commanded the Srinagar-based 15 Corps, one of the Army’s most critical formations responsible for operations in the Kashmir Valley. He also led the 21 Corps, a major strike formation of the Indian Army.
His final posting before retirement was as Military Secretary of the Indian Army, a crucial position responsible for overseeing senior officer appointments and administrative functions within the force.
Hasnain’s role after retirement
After retiring from the Indian Army in July 2013 following 40 years of active service, Mr. Hasnain continued to contribute to public life through academic and institutional roles.
He writes on Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan, the West Asia, and transnational extremist violence and speaks on national security at various military, civil services and corporate institutions.
In 2015, he was nominated as a Member of the Executive Council of the Prime Minister’s Library and Museum, one of the country’s key institutions preserving modern Indian history.
On July 13, 2018, the President of India appointed him Chancellor of the Central University of Kashmir.
He has been awarded six decorations by the President of India and two by the Army chief.
He currently serves a member of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> India / by The Hindu Bureau / March 06th, 2026
Siwan strongman late Shahabuddin’s wife, Hina Shahab, had personally appealed for her son’s electoral debut in Bihar politics
New Delhi / Patna :
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has fulfilled his long-standing promise to the family of late party strongman Mohammad Shahabuddin. The RJD has announced Osama Shahab, son of the late leader, as its official candidate from Raghunathpur constituency in Siwan district.
The announcement came on Tuesday as part of the RJD’s list of candidates for several key constituencies. Along with Osama Shahab, Awadh Bihari Chaudhary has been fielded from Siwan, while Akhtarul Shaheen has been given the ticket from Samastipur.
Party insiders said that Lalu Yadav had made a personal commitment to Hina Shahab, widow of the late Shahabuddin, to give her son an opportunity in active politics. Hina had met both Lalu Prasad and Tejashwi Yadav earlier this year, urging them to consider Osama for the Raghunathpur seat.
After that meeting, she had told reporters: “Raghunathpur is our traditional seat. My husband served the people here with loyalty and commitment. I want my son Osama to continue his legacy.”
According to party sources, Lalu Yadav had assured her during that meeting that her request would be honoured, a promise now fulfilled.
In a significant show of loyalty to the party leadership, sitting MLA Harishankar Yadav stepped aside to make way for Osama Shahab. Harishankar, who had won the seat twice for RJD, reportedly agreed without hesitation when asked to vacate it for the late leader’s son.
“I have complete faith in Lalu ji’s decision. Osama is young and carries the legacy of a great leader. The people of Raghunathpur will support him,” Harishankar said.
The Raghunathpur seat is considered one of RJD’s strongholds in Siwan, having been dominated by the party for several years. Political observers believe Lalu’s move is both emotional and strategic, aiming to consolidate Muslim-Yadav votes and rekindle Shahabuddin’s once formidable influence in the region.
Mohammad Shahabuddin, once regarded as a powerful figure in Siwan politics and a close aide of Lalu Prasad Yadav, passed away in 2021 due to COVID-19 complications while in prison. His death left a void in the RJD’s local leadership.
Now, with Osama entering the fray, many in Siwan see it as a revival of Shahabuddin’s political legacy.
Local RJD workers gathered outside Hina Shahab’s residence in celebration after the announcement.
“This is not just a political decision; it’s an emotional one. The people of Siwan still remember Shahabuddin Sahab for his service and strength. His son will carry that name forward,” said Mohammad Arif, a local party worker.
Political experts view this development as a calculated move by Lalu Yadav to strengthen RJD’s traditional support base. Prof NK Sinha, a Patna-based political analyst, commented, “The decision to give Osama the ticket is more about legacy politics. The Shahabuddin family still commands strong emotional ties in Siwan.”
Meanwhile, supporters of Osama have started campaigning energetically in the constituency. Posters of Osama with his father’s image have appeared across Raghunathpur, with slogans reading “Waqt aa gaya hai, Shahabuddin ka beta aa gaya hai” (The time has come, Shahabuddin’s son has arrived).
Osama Shahab and his mother Hina Shahab officially joined RJD in October 2024, ending years of speculation about their political future. Hina, who had contested earlier elections as an independent, had repeatedly expressed her faith in Lalu Yadav’s leadership.
Speaking to media persons after the announcement, she said with tears in her eyes, “Lalu ji has honoured his word. My son will serve the people just like his father did. This is a moment of pride for our family.”
The coming election will determine whether Osama Shahab can uphold the legacy of his father, a man both feared and admired in equal measure, and re-establish the Shahabuddin family’s political influence in Siwan.
source: http://www.clarionindia.net / Clarion India / Home> Politics / by Mohammad Bin Ismail / October 16th, 2025
Kundapur Rural Sub-inspector Nasir Hussain reportedly collapsed while participating in a marathon for police officers in Ajjarakadu, Udupi, on Sunday and died shortly after. He was 58.
The district unit of the Police Department had organized a 5-km marathon at the Ajjarakadu grounds on Sunday morning. Hussain was among hundreds of police officers who participated in the run.
The SI is said to have collapsed suddenly while on the track and turned seriously ill. He was immediately taken to a private hospital in Udupi, but the doctors who checked him reportedly there declared him dead.
Nasir Hussain was earlier posted as sub-inspector in Amasebailu, Kundapur Town, Kundapur Traffic, Shankaranarayana and Karkala Rural in Udupi district as well as various police stations in Chikkamagaluru district.
source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karavali / by Vartha Bharati / March 01st, 2026
Almuzain Company was awarded the Best Performer for the Main Packages of the 2025 Mega Turnaround at Petro Rabigh, which is ranked as the largest turnaround executed based on its scope and complexity.
The prestigious award was presented by Othaman AlGhamdi, President and CEO of Petro Rabigh. Almuzain management representatives Bajpe Zakaria and T.V. Deepak accepted the award on behalf of the entire Almuzain team who contributed to this achievement.
The overall performance award covers safety, quality and on-time completion, contributing to the success of the project.
The company secured the Best Performer Overall Turnaround First Prize.
source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Gulf / by Vartha Bharati / February 10th, 2026
Educated at Allahabad University, the daughter of a State Bank of India officer credits self-study, family support and disciplined preparation to secure first rank
New Delhi :
In a story of determination, faith and steady hard work, Anjum Ara from Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh has secured first rank in the Chhattisgarh Provincial Judicial Service Examination, becoming a judge and bringing pride to her home state. Her success has been widely celebrated in Prayagraj, where neighbours and well-wishers described her achievement as a moment of honour for the city.
Anjum, who comes from an educated Muslim family, said her journey was shaped by a personal loss that changed the direction of her life. Her uncle, whom she lovingly called Bade Abu, served as an Additional District Judge. His death left a deep impact on her and inspired her to choose the path of judicial service. “I used to call him Bade Abu,” Anjum recalled. “After he passed away, I made up my mind that I would become a judge like him and serve society.”
She completed her early schooling at Central Academy in Jhunsi town in Prayagraj District before pursuing her BA and LLB from the University of Allahabad. Reflecting on her university years, Anjum said the Law Faculty played a major role in shaping her approach towards legal studies. “The Law Faculty taught me to understand the law, not just memorise it,” she said. “Our professors focused on practical learning. That helped me a lot in the judicial exams.” She added that because of the strong academic environment at the university, she did not feel the need to rely on costly coaching institutes. “If your basics are clear, you can prepare on your own,” she said.
Her father, Shamim Ahmed, works as an assistant manager at the State Bank of India, while her mother, Akhtari Begum, is a homemaker. Anjum described her parents as her biggest support system. She said her preparation was entirely self-driven and disciplined. “I studied five to six hours every day with full focus,” she explained.
For the mains examination, she focused strongly on judgment writing. She regularly practised answer writing and carefully studied judgments delivered by local courts in Chhattisgarh to understand how decisions are framed. “I practised writing answers regularly. I also studied judgments from local courts in Chhattisgarh to understand how decisions are structured,” she said. She also credited her habit of reading newspapers daily for helping her during the interview stage. “Current affairs helped me respond confidently,” she added.
At home, her family ensured that her studies were never disturbed. “They made sure there was no noise while I studied. They always encouraged me, especially when I failed in the Rajasthan and Delhi judicial exams,” Anjum said. Her father said the family never allowed disappointment to take over. “We always believed in her ability. Failure is part of life. We told her not to lose hope,” he said. Her mother added, “She worked very hard day and night. We only tried to give her a calm environment.”
Before achieving success in Chhattisgarh, Anjum faced setbacks in other states. She admitted that those failures were painful but also important lessons. “Failures taught me where I was lacking,” she said. “Instead of getting upset, I improved my answer writing and strengthened my understanding of the law.” Her perseverance paid off when the results were declared and she secured the top rank in the state.
Residents in Prayagraj expressed pride in her achievement. A neighbour said, “This is a proud moment for the entire area. She has shown that with hard work, anything is possible.” A former teacher from the University of Allahabad said, “Anjum was always sincere and focused. Her success proves that strong academic grounding and discipline make a real difference.”
Now appointed as a judge, Anjum says her goal is to carry out her duties with honesty and integrity. “I want to fulfil my responsibilities towards society through the judiciary with sensitivity,” she said. “Justice should be fair and humane.” Her achievement is being seen as an inspiration, particularly for young women from minority communities who dream of entering the judiciary.
Anjum also shared advice for aspirants preparing for judicial services. She urged students to build a strong grasp of the basic language of law. She advised regular answer writing practice for the mains examination and stressed the importance of understanding how court judgments are read and written. She encouraged students to maintain a routine of five to six hours of focused study daily and not to lose heart in the face of failure. “There is no easy way,” she said. “You have to stay focused and believe in yourself.”
From the classrooms of Prayagraj to securing the top rank in Chhattisgarh, Anjum Ara’s journey reflects discipline, patience and family support. As she prepares to take her place on the bench, many young aspirants now look to her story as proof that steady effort and belief in one’s goal can turn a dream into reality.
source: http://www.clarionindia.net / Clarion India / Home> Editor’s Pick> Indian Muslims / by Mohammad Bin Ismail / February 23rd, 2026
