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Ten Muslim women who defied norms to become sports champions

Amazing Feats, Sports, Women/Girls(since May26-2021), World Opinion

INDIA :

Muslim women in sports

New Delhi :

In its series Parwaz featuring extraordinary Muslim women of India, Awaz-the Voice brings you the stories of ten Muslim sportswomen, each one a name to reckon with in her field. Their achievements and acts of bringing glory to the nation have often come after they dared to defy social norms and relentless pursuit of their dreams. Their achievements have also resulted in a change in the attitude of society towards Muslim women:

Here are their brief stories:

Alfiya Pathan

Alfiya Pathan

From the narrow lanes of Nagpur, Alfiya Pathan has risen to become a world champion. Her journey was marked by persistence and quiet defiance of societal norms. Inspired by her brother and the film Mary Kom, she trained rigorously despite resistance, eventually clinching gold at the AIBA Youth World Boxing Championship in Kalisz with a dominant performance.

Known for her sharp technique in the ring and simplicity off it, Alfiya’s rise reflects the making of a formidable athlete who continues to chase Olympic dreams while inspiring young girls to step beyond conventional boundaries.

Alima Rahman

Alima Rahman

In Kolkata, Alima Rahman—popularly known as the ‘Hijabi Biker’—has carved a unique identity by confidently riding through the city streets while staying rooted in her faith. Encouraged by her father despite societal resistance, she overcame ridicule and harassment to assert that women are equally capable in all fields.

Today, she stands not just as a biker but as a symbol of empowerment, promoting road safety and redefining the balance between tradition and modern aspirations.

Aneesa Sayyad

Aneesa Sayyad

At a time when Indian shooting celebrates stars like Manu Bhaker and Abhinav Bindra, the story of Aneesa Sayyad remains a powerful yet understated chapter. Rising from modest beginnings in Maharashtra, she built her own practice setup at home before achieving glory at the 2010 Commonwealth Games with double gold in the 25-metre pistol event.

Despite her achievements, she faced institutional neglect and personal challenges, and now lives a quieter life in Faridabad, her journey serving as a poignant reminder of both excellence and the struggles faced by many athletes beyond their peak.

Fariha Zaman

Fariha Zaman

Hailing from Guwahati, Fariha Zaman overcame administrative hurdles and personal adversity to become the ‘Backstroke Queen of India’. A prodigy who began swimming as a toddler, she went on to set national records and win multiple international medals. Forced to leave Assam due to systemic issues, she later returned with a vision to nurture future talent as part of the Sports Authority of Assam, determined to ensure that upcoming swimmers do not face the challenges she once endured.

Nazreen Ahmed

Nazreen Ahmed

Breaking barriers in an era when women’s cricket had little recognition, Nazreen Ahmed from Guwahati emerged as a pioneer of the sport. Training under Lala Amarnath, she led Assam to its first major victory in women’s cricket in 1981, showcasing resilience despite minimal facilities and societal constraints. Later, balancing a distinguished administrative career, she continues to advocate for the growth of women’s cricket, her journey forming the foundation for today’s stars like Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur.

Nikhat Zareen

Nikhat Zareen

From Nizamabad, Nikhat Zareen has emerged as one of India’s most celebrated boxing champions, transforming early struggles and societal resistance into global success. Training at the Sports Authority of India, she rose through the ranks to win back-to-back gold medals at the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships in 2022 and 2023, along with a Commonwealth Games gold. Her journey reflects not only sporting excellence but also the growing empowerment of women through sport.

Umaira

Umaira

In Kannur, powerlifter Umaira has redefined age and gender norms by beginning her sporting journey at 39 and rising to national prominence. Competing in the Masters category, she has secured multiple medals with an impressive combined lift of around 350 kg, all while balancing family responsibilities and her role as a trainer. Despite injuries and financial constraints, her journey reflects determination and the growing acceptance of women in strength sports.

Shahnaz Parveen

Shahnaz Parveen

Shahnaz Parveen’s story goes far beyond a simple victory; it is an inspiring journey of struggle, determination, and the realisation of dreams. Recently, she showcased exceptional talent and mental strength by winning the gold medal at the All India Inter-University Taekwondo Championship held in Balasore. Amid tough competition, she overcame every opponent with discipline, strategy, and confidence, emerging as an outstanding athlete.

Today, Shahnaz stands as an inspiration for countless young girls who are forced to suppress their dreams due to social barriers. Her journey proves that with strong willpower and relentless effort, no obstacle is insurmountable.

Saba Anjum Karim

Saba Anjum Karim

From the modest lanes of Durg in Chhattisgarh, Saba Anjum Karim rose to become one of India’s finest hockey forwards.Beginning with a broken stick and humble incentives, she overcame financial hardship and social barriers to play a crucial role in India’s gold medal win at the 2002 Commonwealth Games.

With over 90 international goals and prestigious honours like the Arjuna Award and Padma Shri, she continues to inspire as a police officer and role model for young athletes.

Tajamul Islam

Tajamul Islam

From Bandipora, Kashmir, Tajamul Islam rose to become a world champion in kickboxing. She not only comes from the periphery of India but also from a region that lacked amenities and the culture of women’s sports. She trained relentlessly and achieved international fame by winning gold at the World Kickboxing Championship 2016 at the age of eight.

Beyond her achievements, she has sparked a quiet social transformation, inspiring young girls to challenge stereotypes and pursue their ambitions with confidence.

source: http://www.awazthevoice.in / Awaz, The Voice / Home> Stories / posted by Aasha Khosa / ATV / March 28th, 2026

Tanuja Sande’s inclusive narrative is a rage on social media

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Pune, MAHARASHTRA :

Tanuja Mohsin Sande

Using social media, Tanuja Mohsin Sande, a young Muslim woman from Pune, Maharashtra, is addressing a general perception that Muslims in Maharashtra do not speak Marathi. Tanuja has shattered this myth through her videos POSTED ONLINE.

In her videos, the Hijab-wearing Tanuja is seen communicating in fluent Marathi.

She says, “Many people think that Muslim people do not speak Marathi. But I want to tell them that I am a Maharashtrian Muslim and I was born in this very soil. Therefore, taking pride in the language, I decided to make my videos only in Marathi. And the majority of the audience watching my videos is Marathi-speaking. “

This style of speaking and her activism on social media were behind her special initiative ‘Ramadan Eid cha Dabba’ (Ramadan Eid Lunchbox).

Because of TV news and videos on social media, a perception is that there is inherent enmity between Hindus and Muslims.

However, if you peek into the life of a common man, the picture looks different. Through her initiative, Tanuja has highlighted this reality.

Tanuja spent her childhood in the police line of Dadar Hindmata, Mumbai. Her father, Rashid Shaikh, was an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in the Mumbai Police force.

Tanuja Mohsin Sande (Holding the baby) with her family

Spending her childhood in the police line, she says she never faced discrimination in the name of religion. Despite hers being the only Muslim house in the colony, she celebrated all festivals like Holi, Dahi Handi, and Shimga (a form of Holi) along with her Hindu neighbours.

Even today, while living in Pune, she preserves this legacy. Jain, Marwadi, and many Hindu families live in her society. On the day of Diwali, after the Lakshmi Pujan, the first plate of Faral (Diwali snacks) is delivered at her place.

Similarly, on Eid, Tanuja personally delivers 30 to 35 lunchboxes to her neighbours before the family eats their meal. This year, under the concept of ‘Ramzadan Eid cha Dabba‘, of her offering to her neighbours, Tanuja made a video and posted it on social media.

In that video, she mentioned that she was giving Eid lunchboxes to her Hindu neighbours. And she also gave a message of communal harmony.

Tanuja Mohsin with her husband and son

Tanuja Sande explained the concept of her ‘Ramadan Eid cha Dabba’ initiative.

She says, “The politics in the name of religion makes people feel that Hindu-Muslim means something that creates enmity. But in reality, there is nothing like that. We are all still together today. When I participate in Hindu festivals, no one ever considers me an outsider. The things shown on social media are not true; what we actually experience is very different from the world of social media.”

She further says, “While giving the Ramadan lunchboxes, there is no compulsion of non-vegetarian food on anyone. To those who want vegetarian food, I lovingly give Sheer Khurma. Actually, our neighbours are very eagerly waiting for the Sheer Khurma.

How did you make this? What ingredients did you put in it? They ask for its recipe with such questions. And the joy one gets while sharing this recipe and spreading sweetness cannot be put into words.”

Tanuja Mohsin packing food for neighbours

After posting the video on social media on the day of Eid, she received a 99% positive response, but 1% of people made negative comments. Because of this, she was disturbed for some time. She thought of turning off the comment section or deleting the video.

She says, “When I turned off the comment section, people started messaging me. They requested, ‘Sister, your video is very nice, we want to share our experiences, please turn on the comments.'” After that, Tanuja decided to ignore the negativity. In her comment section, many people also wrote memories of their childhood Hindu-Muslim friendships.

Tanuja started a series of videos during Ramadanan. Interestingly, it was a question asked by the house help that made her start content creation.

She says, “I have a three-year-old son. When I fast for the whole month of Ramadan, our helper asks me many questions. Since she is a Hindu, it is natural for her to have all these questions. She was very curious to know how I would look after the baby while fasting.

“Will you stay hungry the whole day? How do you fast without drinking water? Do you break the fast after seeing the moon?”

The idea of making this series came from such simple questions of hers.” She made this series completely in Marathi, and people gave a tremendous response.

Tanuja is an engineering graduate, and she worked in the IT sector for 5 years. During the lockdown, she got married. She currently lives in Pune with her IT engineer husband, Mohsin Sande, and their 3-year-old son.

Her brother is also a content creator. He inspired Tanuja to do something different while staying at home. Her family supported her content creation. The very first like and comment on any of her videos comes from her father, she says.

Tanuja Sande’s message to the youth is: “Let politics remain only online. The politics on TV is different, and our real life is different. There has been equality of religions in Maharashtra right from the beginning, and it will remain so. My father raised me with this leaning, and I will raise my son with these same values.”

“In crises, nobody cares who is helping whom. Respecting all religions is Maharashtra’s culture, and we must preserve it,” she says.

source: http://www.awazthevoice.in / Awaz, The Voice / Home> Stories / by Bhakti Chalak / March 25th, 2026

Dr Afrah of Maharashtra’s Bhiwandi Creates History with 231st All India PG NET Rank

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Bhiwandi, MAHARASHTRA :

From a tailor’s household to national achievement, Dr Afrah Ansari’s success inspires Muslim students across India, proving that patience, sacrifice and hard work can overcome every difficulty in education and life

Bhiwandi :

In a moment of joy and pride for the Muslim community, Dr Afrah Wasim Ansari from Bhiwandi in Maharashtra has secured the 231st rank in the All India PG NET examination. This is the first time a student from the city has reached such a level in the medical field.

Her achievement has been described as “historic” by teachers and community leaders, with celebrations spreading in Bhiwandi’s educational and social circles.

Dr Afrah began her early studies at Aqsa Girls High School, where she was always among the brightest students. She later joined MES Junior College, excelling in all disciplines. Preparing at CCPT Institute in Milind, she earned admission to Rajiv Gandhi Medical College, Kalwa, purely on merit.

Throughout her studies she was a topper many times. Her consistent success has now culminated in this national rank, making her a role model for young Muslims across the country.

Dr Afrah belongs to a modest family. Her father, Wasim Moinuddin Ansari, is a tailor by profession and is popularly known as Wasim Master. Despite financial challenges, he and his wife worked tirelessly to educate their children.

Speaking to reporters, Wasim Master said: “I never dreamed that my three children would become doctors and one a chartered accountant. But by the grace of Allah, the prayers of my parents and the support of friends, I am seeing this day.”

He credited much of the family’s success to his late father, Moinuddin Samiuddin, who served as a teacher in Swat district of Allahabad for nearly five decades. Samiuddin was respected for his knowledge of Arabic, Persian, Sanskrit, English, Latin and other languages.

Dr Afrah is not the only achiever in the family. Her elder sister, Dr Zara, is pursuing MS in Gynecology at Neeraj Government Medical College after completing her MBBS. Her younger sister, Fariza Ansari, is a final-year Chartered Accountancy student. The youngest brother, Muhammad Ayan, is entering the final stage of BDS admission this year after scoring excellent marks in NET.

The parents proudly note that none of their children took private tuition until the tenth grade, relying instead on discipline, self-study and guidance from their father.

Local teachers, students and community leaders have hailed Dr Afrah’s achievement as an inspiration.

One of her former teachers at Aqsa Girls High School said: “Afrah was always hardworking and respectful. She showed that when girls from our community get proper guidance, they can shine at the highest level.”

A student from MES Junior College added: “Her success gives us courage. It tells us that if she can do it with limited resources, we too can aim high.”

Dr Afrah’s success has brought immense pride to Bhiwandi, a city that has often struggled with lack of educational opportunities. Her achievement is now being spoken of as a milestone for the entire Muslim community.

A local community elder remarked: “This is living proof that lack of money cannot stop talent. Dr Afrah has shown that courage and determination are stronger than circumstances.”

As celebrations continue, Dr Afrah’s name is being remembered as an example of how sacrifice, patience and faith can transform dreams into reality.

source: http://www.clarionindia.net / Clarion India / Home> India> Indian Muslim / by Team Clarion / August 27th, 2025

How a Young Kashmiri Girl is Reviving the Koshur Through a Reading Club

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JAMMU & KASHMIR :

“Haye kasher zev, me che cheeni drieh, cze myeen khabar, cze myeev nzar, cze myeen shaoor’ich sonzil zich, cze myeeni zameer’ich mecx’sang.”

(O Kashmiri language! I swear by you, you are my awareness, my vision too, the radiant ray of my perception, the whirling violin of my conscience.) — ‘Hymn to Language’, Rehman Rahi

Kashmir — where conflict and political upheaval always dominate headlines — is witnessing a quieter but equally pressing struggle, wages by a young girl, against the fading of the Kashmiri language, Koshur.

Seerat Hafiz, 22, a writer and peacemaker, has founded Yikvot — a reading club that means “together”. Her mission is to preserve and revive the beauty, rhythm and soul of Koshur, especially among the youth.

“For me, this language, which is now endangered, has been the voice of my grandparents. With English and Urdu-speaking parents, we often reserved our last bit of Kashmiri for the elderly, trying to converse only to bite back our tongue. This stands as a testament of resilience and faith,” she says.

She adds, “Kashmiri has a beautiful ring to it. I often say that it is impossible to translate any language without it missing its essence, its love and its sweetness. Kashmiri is one such language that not only is soulful and sweet but all kinds of emotions get expressed in it. I believe what was interesting to our readers was the quirky touch of Kashmiri added to the translation of the world-famous Russian author Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment.”

What began as a scribbled idea on a coffee shop napkin in 2024 has since blossomed into a vibrant literary movement, now boasting over 300 students. Through weekly meetups, social media outreach and intergenerational storytelling sessions, Seerat is not just preserving Koshur — she is giving it new life.

A revival

“The most exciting aspect of attending this class is the chance to get deeply involved with Kashmiri literature. The guest lectures, most of all, have been wonderfully insightful, making us get more intimately attached to our mother tongue. It was through Yikvot that I actually realised the richness of my own emotional attachment to the Kashmiri language,” says Fabiha (18), a student at Yikvot.

“Finding Yikvot marked a turning point for me. It made me want to be a part of a movement that not only preserves our language but also brings us back to our cultural heritage,” she adds.

For Noha (18), it is “how each of the members helps one another in learning new words and sentences, decoding the language” that makes Yikvot special. “I believe I have built a sense of connection and belonging at Yikvot. I joined the club because I wanted to meet people who do not have a prejudice against the language,” she says.

Unseen yet unshaken

But Seerat’s journey has not been without its obstacles. As a young woman wearing the veil, she is constantly met with judgment from within her own community. Her success and visibility have been tainted by criticism that targets not her work, but her appearance and gender.

“If my life were to be chronicled,” she says, “it would be marked by constant remarks like ‘itni padhayi karke niqab hi pehn’na tha aur reading club hi chalana tha?’” (After all that education, you chose to wear a veil and start just a reading club?) — a refrain meant to belittle her ambition and dim her spark.

Poster of Yikvot, the reading club

“For a year, I kept on pushing through and handling every aspect of Yikvot. I was not only a woman but a veiled one at that. Suddenly, my reading club fell into expectations of a religious entity, which was not my goal at all. People were joining my personal lifestyle with my work, causing distress. I believe the biggest setback of it all was to see different people coming up not to call me out or find any faults in the club, but to shame me for being an outspoken veiled woman and debating my hijab, perpetrating the same ideals that a woman who chooses to veil should not be in a public sphere,” Seerat says.

Despite these trials, Seerat stands resolute with form determination and a clear vision. Her dream is to transform Yikvot into a permanent, offline space — a cultural sanctuary where the young can learn and the old can guide, where Kashmiri literature, stories and emotions live on.

Valley’s lingering silence

Koshur, one of the oldest living languages in South Asia, belongs to the Dardic subgroup of the Indo-Aryan family. Despite its richness and resilience, the language has long faced systemic neglect.

In 1953, Kashmiri was officially removed from the school curriculum to “lighten the academic burden” on students. It was not until 2001 that it was reintroduced up to Grade 8 — yet even then, instruction remained patchy and symbolic at best.

By 2017, the then Jammu and Kashmir government made teaching regional languages, including Kashmiri, compulsory for grades 9 and 10 in areas where they are still spoken. But implementation has remained a major hurdle, with schools often ignoring the directive.

Dominant languages like Urdu, Hindi and English have taken center stage, pushing Kashmiri into the margins. This erosion is not merely linguistic — it is cultural, with each passing generation growing more detached from traditional poetry, storytelling and heritage.

Dr. Wahid Raza, a noted Kashmiri writer and columnist, highlights social media and unemployment as culprits. “People go abroad to earn a living, adopt the culture there, learn the local language and slowly start forgetting Kashmiri,” he tells TwoCircle.net.

Still, he believes there is hope. “As long as our dreams, our songs, our thoughts and our way of thinking live in our language, our language will stay alive.”

source: htttp://www.twocircles.net / TwoCircles.net / Home> News / by Sidra Fatima / April 30th, 2025

Teen Researcher From Assam Presents AI Paper on Global Stage

Amazing Feats, Business & Economy, Community Involvement / Social Issues, Science & Technology, Women/Girls(since May26-2021)

Guwahati, ASSAM :

Guwahati:

A 16 year old Muslim student from Assam has gained international attention after presenting her research at a global conference on artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Huma Abia Kanta, a Grade XII student at Royal Global School, Guwahati, presented her paper at the Advancement and Innovation International Scientific Practical Conference held in Azerbaijan. The event brought together academic institutions from multiple countries and focused on emerging developments in AI and machine learning.

Her research, titled ML Based Prediction of Phycocyanin Purity, examined how machine learning models predict pigment purity levels used in sustainable bio resource industries. She compared six regression models and achieved a mean absolute error of 0.058, improving on the standard laboratory deviation of 0.31. The paper will be published in international journals indexed in Scopus.

Huma has also authored another paper on natural language processing, accepted for presentation at RegICON 2025. She has co authored three additional research papers, which are under review.

Beyond research, she leads an educational startup named desicodes. The initiative works on an Assamese Python transpiler to promote coding in regional languages and improve access to computer science education in the Northeast.

She has also contributed to environmental work by supporting the Hargila Army initiative, helping digitise traditional motifs linked to the endangered Greater Adjutant Stork for handloom use.

Huma credited her mentors for their guidance, highlighting the role of academic support in her journey.

source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Features / by Radiance News Bureau / March 20th, 2026

Deaf, Dumb and Disabled, But This Young Tripura Muslim Girl Shows Determination

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Pramod Nagar Village (Jampui Jala Block), TRIPURA :

Taslima Akhtar overcomes severe disability and poverty to score 80 per cent in Madhyamik; Tripura police inspector Ajit Debbarma visits her with an offer of full support

Agartala :

Seventeen-year-old Taslima Akhtar can only see. She cannot speak and cannot hear. Born deaf and dumb, with her right hand also disabled, she understands the world through signs and expressions, and responds with quiet strength.

Despite these challenges, Taslima has shown remarkable academic ability. She scored 80 per cent in her Madhyamik examination, surprising many in her remote village.

Taslima belongs to Pramod Nagar village in the tribal-majority Jampui Jala Block of Tripura. Her father, Syed Ali, is a daily-wage labourer. The family lives in deep poverty and does not have a strong permanent house.

In such conditions, her academic success has become a source of hope for the entire family.

“She has always been good in studies,” her father said. “We are poor people, but she never gave up. She writes with her left hand and studies on her own.”

Because her right hand is disabled, Taslima writes using her left hand. Without any special tutor or extra coaching, she managed to secure 80 per cent in her board examination.

Now she is preparing to appear for the Higher Secondary examination under the Tripura Board, which begins on the 25th of this month.

Police Officer Visits to Encourage

When news of her struggle and achievement reached local authorities, Officer-in-Charge and Inspector Ajit Debbarma of Bishramganj police station visited her home.

Debbarma is known locally for his humanitarian work. After hearing about the bright but underprivileged Muslim girl, he decided to meet her personally.

He brought fruits, nutritious food items and educational materials for Taslima. He also provided some financial assistance to support her studies.

Speaking during the visit, Debbarma said, “Her intelligence and courage have deeply moved me. She has achieved 80 per cent despite so many hardships. I am confident she can score 95 per cent in Higher Secondary.”

He added, “We will support her at every stage, including college admission. I have given my personal phone number to her father. They can contact me whenever they need help.”

Social Media Praise

The gesture of a tribal police officer supporting a poor, disabled Muslim girl has been widely appreciated on social media.

Residents said the visit has sent a positive message. One villager said, “In times when society often talks about division, this kind of support gives hope.”

For Taslima, the path is still difficult. Yet her determination remains firm. Through her eyes and her effort, she continues to move forward, turning silence and darkness into strength through education.

Her father looked at her with pride and said softly, “She cannot speak, but her results speak for her.”

source: http://www.clarionindia.net / Clarion India / Home / by Team Clarion / February 27th, 2026

Six Year Old Amayra Khan Shines in Global Chess Rankings

Amazing Feats, Sports, Women/Girls(since May26-2021), World Opinion

Sagar, MADHYA PRADESH :

Sagar:

Six year old Amayra Khan from Madhya Pradesh has achieved international recognition in chess after a strong performance at the Grand Master Open Chess Championship held in Tamil Nadu. She defeated a FIDE rated player from Goa and secured an international rating of 1450, marking a rare achievement at such a young age.

Amayra also secured the 13th position in the global girls category, placing her among top young players worldwide. Her journey in chess began early. She started playing at the age of three after receiving a chessboard as a birthday gift from her grandfather. Regular games with him helped build her interest and understanding of the game.

Recognising her potential, her family enrolled her in a chess academy where she received structured training. At the age of four, she won her first competitive match. Since then, she has taken part in more than 50 national and international tournaments, showing consistent growth.

Her mother said that Amayra developed strong focus and strategy through regular practice. Each tournament helped improve her skills. Her steady performance has brought recognition to her hometown Sagar.

Her achievement highlights the role of early training and family support in shaping young talent. At an age when many children engage in basic activities, Amayra has built a record in a complex intellectual sport.

Her family plans to continue supporting her participation in national and international competitions. They aim to see her represent India at higher levels in the future.

Local residents have expressed pride in her success. Her progress has inspired many children to take interest in chess and other learning activities.

Amayra’s journey shows that disciplined effort and early guidance lead to strong outcomes even at a young age.

source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Latest News / by Radiance News Bureau / March 23rd, 2026

5 Muslims among Toppers as Bihar announces 12th result 2026

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BIHAR :

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) Monday March 23, 2026 declared the result of the 12th Inter 2026 board exam along with the full list of toppers.

As per the BSEB 12th List of Toppers 2026 released today, as many as 05 Muslims from different colleges of Bihar have been named among the toppers.

Education Minister Sunil Kumar declared the 12th Inter 2026 results of Science, Commerce and Arts streams at a specially convened press conference 1.30 pm.

During the press conference the list of toppers was also made public. In a landmark performance, out of the total 26 Top 5 Rankers across the 3 streams, 19 are female students.

Overall, 5,16,928 students got 1st division, 5,11,744 students got 2nd division, and 82,425 passed with 3rd division, a statement issued by BSEB said.

The Bihar board had conducted the Intermediate examinations at 1,762 centres for 13,17,846 students from February 2 to 13, 2026, as per the board exam time table.

5 Muslims Among 12th Toppers

Among the five Muslims who have secured their place in the 2026 List of BSEB Inter Toppers 04 are girls. Following is the list of their names and ranks in the state merit list along with percentage obtained, stream and districts they belong.

  1. Mohammed Lucky Ansari (2nd Rank, 95.6%, Arts Stream, Purniya)
  2. Nasreen Perveen (3rd Rank, 95.4%, Arts Stream, West Champaran)
  3. Shaziya Ansari (3rd Rank, 95.4%, Arts Stream, Nalanda)
  4. Bibi Asrana (5th Rank, 95%, Arts Stream, Areria)
  5. Sana Parveen (1st Rank, 93.2%, Commerce Stream, West Champaran)

Bihar Inter Result 2026: Full List of Toppers

Following is the stream-wise lists of BSEB 12th Toppers 2026.

BSEB 12th Topper List 2026 Science Stream

RankNameDistrictMarks
1Aditya Prakash AmanSamastipur96.2
2Sakshi KumariSitamarhi95.8
2Sapna KumariNawada95.8
3Anamika KumariBegusarai95.6
4Satyam KumarDarbhanga95.2
5Palak KumariMuzaffarpur95

What is remarkable is that Bihar 12th topper Sakshi Kumari comes from a very modest family, and her father runs a small milk parlor in Majorganj.

BSEB 12th Topper List 2026 Arts Stream

RankNameDistrictMarks
1Nishu KumariGaya95.8
2Siddhi ShikshaSitamarhi95.6
2Chandradeep KumarLakhisarai95.6
2Mohammed Lucky AnsariPurnea95.6
3Nasreen PraveenWest Champaran95.4
3Shazia AnsariNalanda95.4
3Nishu KumariDarbhanga95.4
3AdarshSaharsa95.4
4Amrita KumariSiwan95.2
4Sweety KumariDarbhanga95.2
5Bibi AsaranaAraria95
5Roshni KumariSaran95
5Manish KumarDarbhanga95

BSEB 12th Topper List 2026 Commerce Stream

RankNamePointsPercent
1Aanchal Kumari46693.2
1Sana Parveen46693.2
2Shivani Kumari46593
3Ujala Kumari46492.8
4Srishti Kumari46392.6
5Akanksha Srivastava46392.4

Steps to check Bihar Board Class 12 Result 2026

  • Go to the official website: “results.biharboardonline.com”
  • Click on the link for “BSEB Inter Result 2026” on the homepage.
  • Enter your Roll Code and Roll Number, then click on the submit button.
  • Your result will appear on the screen.
  • Download it and take a printout for future reference.

Meanwhile, the BSEB Chairman said that students who did not pass or are dissatisfied with their results can apply for re-evaluation from March 25 to April 2, 2026.

The Bihar board has a history of declaring Classes 10 and 12 results in record time. BSEB 12th Inter exams last year was held from Feb 1 to 15, 2025, and the result was announced on March 26, 2025.

Before announcing the 12th result, the board had also released  Answer Keys. This is also a first of its kind initiative by a state board in India.

The Intermediate or Class 12 Exam in the year 2025 was conducted by the Bihar Board of Secondary Education (BSEB) from February 01 to 15, 2025. The result of the Bihar Class 12 board exam declared on March 26, 2025.

source: http://www.ummid.com / Ummid.com / Home> Education & Career / by ummid.com news network / March 23rd, 2026

Professor Dr. Zeenat Kausar Passed Away

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INDIA / MALAYSIA :

Professor Dr. Zeenat Kausar breathed her last at 12:10 am on March 16, returning to her Creator. She had served for a long time at the International Islamic University Malaysia. Her death is not only a loss for academic circles but also a great loss for the entire Muslim Ummah.

Dr. Zeenat Kausar taught at the International Islamic University Malaysia, in the Department of Political Science from 1990 to 2006 and later taught at Qatar University, in the Department of International Affairs from 2007-2009.

A leading figure in faith-based women’s intellectual struggle, Dr. Zeenat Kausar completed her Master’s degree in 1986 and her PhD in 1991 from Aligarh Muslim University. At international conferences, she frequently spoke as a keynote speaker, presenting Islam and its perspectives on women in a highly effective and engaging manner, leaving a strong impression even on people of other faiths. Her book, Islamic Feminism: A Critique (Islam Vs Feminism: Emancipation, Liberation and the Development of Women) is widely known.

She had deep interest and expertise in various academic fields, including Islamic and Western political thought, feminism and its Islamic critique, modernity, development studies, and globalisation.

Professor Zeenat Kausar used to contribute her thought-provoking articles to Radiance Viewsweekly, especially when the magazine requested her to write articles for its Special issues.

Her recently completed book is about Dr. Wan Azizah, the wife of Malaysia’s Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim. She had also requested Dato Iqbal to arrange a meeting with the Prime Minister’s wife. In this book, Dr. Wan Azizah’s personality is portrayed in detail – as a homemaker, a mother, a party leader, a political activist who helped realise the dreams of her imprisoned husband (when Anwar Ibrahim was Deputy Prime Minister), and a woman of struggle. Sadly, she passed away before her wish to meet Dr. Wan Azizah could be fulfilled.

Professor Dr. Tamim Usama mentioned that Dr. Zeenat was writing a detailed article on “Women’s Empowerment in Islam.”

The distinguished scholar’s husband, Professor Muhammad Mumtaz Ali, is himself a prominent scholar associated with the Department of Revealed Knowledge at the International Islamic University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. When her body was placed in the room and colleagues stood around her, Professor Dr. Mumtaz Ali, spoke emotionally. He said: “It had not even been a month since our marriage. We were standing at a railway station. I had to leave for a training camp organised by the Jamaat. I told my wife, Dr. Zeenat: From this station, two trains are departing in different directions. One goes towards our home, and the other is the one I must take for social and missionary work. You may board whichever train you prefer.”

“Without a moment’s hesitation, she said: I will travel with you on the train that is going for the work of faith and Dawah.”

He further added: “From that day on, throughout our 46 years of married life, she remained my support and strength. Her thoughts and writings were a source of awakening for society. She was a practical example of the freedom that Islam envisions for women. She always had a thirst for knowledge, read extensively, and expressed her ideas in very simple language. As a wife, as the mother of my children, and as a thinker beneficial to society, she lived a meaningful life. I request all of you to pray for her success in the Hereafter.”

Thus, Dr. Mumtaz Ali concluded his brief yet deeply moving words about his wife, Professor Dr. Zeenat Kausar.

May Almighty Allah accept her good deeds and grant her the highest place in Jannat al-Firdaus. Aameen.

source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Focus> Obiturary / by Radiance News Bureau / March 17th, 2026

Hyderabad’s Ramsha Farhan Tops NLSAT-LLB 2025, Bringing Pride to the City

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Hyderabad, TELANGANA :

Ramsha is an alumna of Azim Premji University, Bangalore, where she pursued her undergraduate degree in Liberal Arts. She later went on to complete a Master’s in History and Persian from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London.

Hyderabad: 

In a moment of immense pride for Hyderabad, Ramsha Farhan has secured the 1st Rank in NLSAT-LLB 2025, the national-level entrance examination for admission to the prestigious National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore — widely regarded as the top law school in the country.

Ramsha is an alumna of Azim Premji University, Bangalore, where she pursued her undergraduate degree in Liberal Arts. She later went on to complete a Master’s in History and Persian from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London.

She hails from a family with a strong legacy of intellectual and cultural contributions. Ramsha is the daughter of Ashhar Farhan and Humera Ahmed, co-founders of Lamakaan, Hyderabad’s iconic open cultural space. She is also the granddaughter of the celebrated writer and Padma Shri awardee Jeelani Bano.

Known for her academic excellence and deep social commitment, Ramsha Farhan’s achievement is not just personal but a proud milestone for her city and community. Her success is a testament to the values of education, culture, and progressive thought that her family has championed for decades.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Ramsha and wish her continued success as she embarks on her legal journey at NLSIU.

source: http://www.munsifdaily.com / Munsif News 24 x 7/ Home> Hyderabad / by Syed Mubashir / June 03rd, 2025