Category Archives: Women/Girls(since May26-2021)

Chikkamagaluru girl Umme Sarah bags 16 gold medals

Sattihalli Village, Gullampete (Chikkamagaluru District) , KARNATAKA :

Proud Umme Sarah receives gold medals from Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot on Wednesday

Bengaluru :

A girl student from Chikkamagalur district, bagged 16 gold medals at the 11th convocation of the University of Horticulture Science at Bagalkot on Wednesday. As many as 34 students received 77 gold medals during the convocation.

Karnataka Governor Thwar Chand Gehlot gave away the medals to Umme Sarah, daughter of Asmat Ali, a farmer from Gullampete.

Hailing from an agriculture-based family, Umme Sarah came to the horticulture sector inspired by her father’s farming. She studied hard with a government scholarship. Her father grows coffee on four acres of land. He had taken a loan of Rs 1 lakh from the bank for his daughter’s education. Umme Sarah’s mother is a homemaker.

Congratulating the winners, governor Thawar Chand Gehlot said, ““Our country is still agriculture oriented and agriculture graduates have to look out for wall and terrace garden horticulture,” he said.

Umme Sarah said, “There was no compromise when it came to studies since my childhood. My parents always encouraged me.”

I obtained a seat in the university after passing the CET,’ Sarah said.

She also said that she aims to work towards the betterment of Indian farmers and wants to pursue MSc from the university of Padua in Italy for that.


A Master’s Degree will cost anywhere between Rs. 15 lakh and Rs. 20 lakh abroad. Umme Sarah and her parents are expecting a helping hand for loans through banks, government scholarships, and donors.

source: http://www.newstrailindia.com / News Trail / Home / May 27th, 2022

Dentist, collector of 15,000 extracted teeth, bags UAE Golden Visa

Kerala, INDIA / Abu Dhabi, UAE :

Abu Dhabi-based dentist couple Abdul Rahiman Nizar and Simi are the latest recipients of the 10-year UAE Golden Visa.

Abu Dhabi :

Abdul Rahiman Nizar gained popularity for amassing a rare collection of all the teeth extracted so far in his career.

Abu Dhabi-based dentist couple Abdul Rahiman Nizar and Simi are the latest recipients of the 10-year UAE Golden Visa.

Dr Nizar has served in Abu Dhabi for 20 years, including 18 years at Ahalia Group. However, the Indian doctor gained popularity for amassing a rare collection of all the teeth extracted so far in his career.

“Teeth are the strongest part of your body. I have always liked teeth. And once into my job, I started collecting it. Soon, it became a hobby. And I began to have a varied collection, which has been helping students in their dental studies,” said Dr Nizar, who is from Kerala, India.

“Over the years, I have collected nearly 15,000 teeth. I clean each tooth with antimicrobial hydrogen peroxide and then treat it with disinfectant. Once dried, I preserve them in a box. I am aiming to see my name in record books,” said the general practitioner dentist.

Dr Nizar urges people to take care of their teeth and visit a dentist every six months.

“Early detection of any tooth decay will help to avert a situation of tooth extraction. I always try to save a tooth and opt for extraction only as a last resort,” he said.

Dr Simi, who works at Al Mafraq Medical Centre in Baniyas, has also been collecting teeth.

“We are very excited to have bagged the Golden Visa. During this pandemic, both of us served the community, sacrificing our off days,” Dr Simi said.

The couple have four daughters: Grade 12 student Neha, Naila in Grade 8, Naima in Grade 3 and Naira is eight months old.

Dr Nizar, who also holds a 10-year US visa, added: “We plan to spend the rest of our lives in the service of Abu Dhabi. I thank the leadership for this honour and our hospital for the support in building our careers.”

source: http://www.khaleejtimes.com / Khaleej Times / Home / by Ashwani Kumar / September 29th, 2021

This Kerala nutritionist is commited for balanced diet among children

KERALA :

By directly procuring ingredients such as wheat, raggi, millets and almonds needed for products directly from farmers, Shamila ensures a profit for them as well.

Shamila with her husband Muhammed Shahabaz
Shamila with her husband Muhammed Shahabaz

Ernakulam : : 

With adulterated food posing a serious hazard, staying healthy now depends as much on trustworthy sources as on a balanced diet. Worried parents face a difficult time trying to get their children to eat nutritious food.

Doctor-turned-entrepreneur Shamila Shahabaz, 30, is aiming to make life easier for such parents. ‘Mama Papa Zay’, Shamila’s venture, aims to provide a variety of fully homemade and preservative-free products for children, right from eight months old. By procuring ingredients like wheat, ragi, millets and almonds directly from the farmers, the venture is earning profits for them as well. 

“The idea struck me when I became a mother,” said Shamila, who is also a certified child nutritionist.

“People, generally, don’t have the habit of reading labels and ingredients before buying a product. This should change. You will stop buying so many products just by reading the ingredients list such as added sugar, artificial flavours and preservatives. It shocked me too and I wondered what to feed my baby. When I started sharing my recipes on social media after my pregnancy, people asked me whether I could make the products myself on a larger scale. Now we are getting orders from all over the world.” 

Local farmers are benefiting greatly from Shamila’s initiative. “Kannankaya is the key ingredient used to make banana powder. We have a few local farmers cultivating it, and we directly deal with them. Shops charge Rs 35-40 per kg for the fruit. We pay Rs 20-25 directly to the farmers, who thus get a better deal than selling their produce in the market. Millets, ragi, nuts and other ingredients are similarly sourced from farmers in Salem and Mysuru,” said Mohammed Shahabaz, Shamila’s husband.

“We are playing a small part in trying to transform our society’s health as a whole, by cultivating healthy food habits. This is just a small step, we hope to be known as a trustworthy source of nutritional food for children. Young mothers should never find themselves in the quandary I was in, to identify unadulterated baby food,” said Shamila.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Good News / by Anuja Susan Varghese, Express News Service / May 22nd, 2022

Prof. Nilofer Khan assumes charge as Vice-Chancellor of Kashmir University

JAMMU & KASHMIR :

Professor (Retired) Nilofar Khan, who was yesterday appointed as new Vice Chancellor of the University of Kashmir, assumed charge of the office of VC on Friday.

Professor (Retired) Nilofar Khan, who was yesterday appointed as new Vice Chancellor of the University of Kashmir, assumed charge of the office of VC on Friday. 

According to official sources, Khan assumed the charge of the office of Vice Chancellor this morning and was welcomed by the officials on her arrival at the varsity.   

However, since morning a number of people have made a beeline to the office of VC, congratulating her on becoming the head of the valley’s premier institution.  

Prof. Nilofer Khan was appointed as the first female Vice chancellor of Kashmir University by Lieutenant Governor, J&K, Manoj Sinha, who is also the Chancellor of the varsity, by exercising power vested in him under section 12 of Kashmir and Jammu Universities Act 1969.

source: http://www.risingkashmir.com / Rising Kashmir / Home / by RK Online Desk / May 20th, 2022

“I believe in intuition while cooking”, Zohra Seemee

NEW DELHI :

Zohra Seemee(L), her recipe book “Zaykah India Ka”

The month of Ramazan has entered its last leg and thus it is possible that the items on the Iftaar table at dusk must be getting mundane. Here, Awaz-the Voice spoke with Zohra Seeme, author of “Zaykah India ka” and founder of NGO Social Pride Welfare Society about how to pep up the Iftar platter for the family.

 “I learnt cooking after I got married..”, was Zohra Seeme’s reply to how and when she learnt how to cook. Zohra said as shewas distributing ration on behalf of Mahila Panchayat (an NGO she collaborates with) to the needy when Awaz the Voice reached her for a tete-a-tete.

Here’s her top dishes that can be tried this Ramazan:

Potato-Chicken Patty: potatoes boiled and mashed properly are used as a base that are then filled with minced meat of either chicken or mutton. Minced meat or keema that is prepared by roasting it with bare minimum spices and a dash of onions till cooked properly. 

Chane ki dal ke pakodas with Keema (Gram flour fitters filled with minced meat): preparing the gram flour dough by kneading it with a bit luke warm water, add salt to taste, take small portion, roll it flat, fill it with minced meat (as done with potato chicken patty) and just deep fry it or bake it (whatever suits you best). 

Zohra says, “I was the youngest at my place, thus I never touched a thing, but after I got married, my partner ate less but rich food, thus my journey of preparing food started..” “I don’t particularly follow any book, I believe in intuition rather..”, she replies when asked about her mantra behind the delicious recipes.

She adds, “I make up mind as and when I enter the kitchen, I try to think of flavours in my mind and when they click, I try to lay them on the dining table..”

A complete iftar table as laid out by Zohra Seemee

Asked about some oil-less, health conscious recipes she says, “ well, there’s Ghugni (a local name for chana dal soaked overnight and prepared with a dash of lemon, salt, black pepper, and finely chopped onions, tomatoes..”

A healthy potpourri can be prepared by taking sprouts of your choice(soak black gram, green lentils, yellow gram overnight), and just add lemon, salt, black pepper and salad of your choice.

When asked about an all time favourite recipe of her kids she says, “I prepare chicken roast, that is one recipe that is loved by all..”

Here’s the recipe: boil the preferred choice of meat with salt, garlic, ginger and water. Separate the water from the meat when tender. Add a pinch of fine flour (maida), edible food colour and either pan fry or deep fry the same. When done it is served with preferred salad dressing.

source: http://www.awazthevoice.in / Awaz, The Voice / Home> Women / by Shaista Fatima, New Delhi / April 24th, 2022

MDMK fields ‘Nizam Maama’ in Palayamkottai

Tirunelveli, TAMIL NADU :

People Welfare Front’s candidate for Palayamkottai K.M.A. Nizam of MDMK. — Photo: A. Shaikmohideen; Fatima Babu, MDMK candidate for Thoothukudi.

A social worker for Thoothukudi and a retired teacher for Nagercoil

The Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, a constituent of Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam – People’s Welfare Front, has fielded party’s Tirunelveli city district secretary K.M.A. Nizam, popularly known among the Palayamkottai residents as ‘Nizam Maama.’

Though he has not contested any election in the past, Mr. Nizam, a Grade I contractor, has held various positions in the party and is quite popular among the residents of Palayamkottai, thanks to his ‘helping tendency,’ especially to the needy.

When over 3,000 government employees and the teachers laid siege to the Collectorate recently as part of their Statewide indefinite strike, Mr. Nizam provided them lunch – both vegetarian and non-vegetarian, tea and dinner for two days.

Whenever he is approached for providing lunch for the participants of conferences, seminars in colleges here, he would oblige gleefully, saying that those who teach the younger generation should not be allowed to run from pillar to post for their professional needs.

Mr. Nizam will take on DMK’s T.P.M. Mohideen Khan and AIADMK’s A. Thamizh Magan Hussein.

The MDMK has nominated former MLA T. Sadan Thirumalaikumar, a doctor, at Sankarankovil (reserved) segment. He was elected to the Assembly from neighbouring Vasudevanallur (reserved) constituency in 2006 and had unsuccessfully contested the Lok Sabha polls at Tenkasi (1991 and 2014), Assembly polls at Rajapalayam (1996) and Assembly by-poll in Sankarankovil (2012).

Nagercoil

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has fielded a retired teacher, Rani Selwyn, in Nagercoil constituency.

Ms. Rani is the State deputy secretary of the party’s women’s wing. She unsuccessfully contested for the post of Nagercoil Municipal Chairperson in 1986 and 1996.

The party has fielded 68-year old Sampath Chandra, chairman of the Kanyakumari District Central Cooperative Bank, in Colachel constituency.

Tuticorin

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam , a strong ally of DMDK –PWF, has fielded Fathima Babu (64), former Associate Professor of English, St. Mary’s College, in Thoothukudi. Ms. Babu is a familiar face in Thoothukudi. She is a social worker and an environmental activist. Thoothukudi Mayoral election during 2011 saw Ms. Babu as one of key contenders.

She has held various responsibilities such as Executive Committee Member of Thoothukudi Town Beautification, Senate member of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, and State Convener of Fishermen Movements of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. This candidate was conferred with ‘Greenpeace International Award’ in recognition of her efforts to protect the planet’s environment. Thoothukudi district administration honoured her at the Republic Day celebration in 2011 for outstanding social service.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> National> Tamil Nadu / by Madurai Bureau / Tirunelveli / April 17th, 2016

U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibet Uzra Zeya to visit India and Nepal

Bihar,INDIA / North Carolina / Washington, U.S.A. :

U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibetan issues Uzra Zeya. File | Photo Credit: AFP

U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibetan issues Uzra Zeya will travel to India and Nepal this week to deepen cooperation on human rights and democratic governance goals with the two nations, the State Department has announced.

Ms. Zeya, the Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights and an India-American, is expected to visit Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh during her visit to India.

Dharamsala is home to the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan Government-in-exile.

“Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights and U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues Uzra Ms. Zeya will travel May 17–22 to India and Nepal to deepen cooperation on human rights and democratic governance goals, and to advance humanitarian priorities,” the State Department said on May 16.

“She will also discuss partnering with India and Nepal during this Year of Action for the Summit for Democracy. The delegation will include U.S.AID Deputy Assistant Administrator for Asia Anjali Kaur,” it added.

It will be the first high-level contact between the U.S. and the Tibetan leadership after Joe Biden became President in January last year.

In New Delhi, people familiar with the development said last month that Ms. Zeya will hold talks with the Dalai Lama and other senior leaders of the Tibetan Government in exile in Dharamsala, signalling the Biden administration’s commitment to the Tibetan cause.

Last month, Tibetan exile leader Penpa Tsering paid a visit to Washington D.C. and met Ms. Zeya. Tsering — the elected head of Tibet’s India-based exile Government the Central Tibetan Administration — had also met House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other congressional leaders.

China considers the 14th Dalai Lama as a political exile who has attempted to split Tibet from China under the guise of religion.

According to the people cited above, key issues relating to the Tibetan cause are likely to figure in the talks.

As the U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibetan issues, Ms. Zeya has been coordinating the Biden administration’s policies, programmes and projects relating to the Tibetan cause.

Ms. Zeya was sworn-in as the Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights by Secretary of State Antony Blinken on July 14 last year.

On December 20, she was concurrently appointed as the U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibetan issues.

The U.S. has been consistently supporting the Tibetan cause notwithstanding China’s strong objection.

In 2020, the U.S. came out with legislation reaffirming the absolute right of Tibetan people to choose a successor to the Dalai Lama and the preservation of Tibet’s environment.

After the U.S. Congress passed the legislation, China had accused Washington of meddling in its internal affairs.

China has been insisting that the selection of the next Dalai Lama has to be decided within Chinese territory and that it has to have a say in the matter.

The issue of a successor to the 14th Dalai Lama, who has been living in exile in Dharamsala since 1959, gained traction as he turned 86 in July last year.

Mr. Blinken had met a representative of the Dalai Lama during his visit to New Delhi last year.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> International / by PTI / Washington, May 17th, 2022

After PM’s praise, Inayat Khan posted to Araria

Agra, UTTAR PRADESH / Patna, BIHAR :

Inayat Khan in her office
Inayat Khan in her office

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi showered praises on IAS officer Inayat Khan for her phenomenal work as the District Magistrate of Sheikhpura, one of the backward districts of Bihar covered under the Aspirational Districts Programme for development, she has been posted to Araria in the Seemanchal region of Bihar. 

During the video conferencing on 24 January, the Prime Minister praised the young DM for her work related to women’s health, malnutrition and education. 

The Prime Minister acknowledged Inayat’s efforts and said that the change in the Sheikhpura district of Bihar was only because of her constant efforts.

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Inayat Khan interacting with Pm Narendra Modi in a virtual conference

Inayat Khan, 35, was born in Agra and did her B.Tech from Anand Engineering College. She cleared her UPSC in 2011 with an All-India rank of 176 and was allotted Bihar cadre. 

After working for India’s leading IT firm for one year before writing her UPSC examination to become a civil servant. job to serve the country. She cleared the exam in 2011. 

Inayat Khan’s first posting was as an assistant collector in the Patna district and the second one as the SDO in Rajgir.  

It was in Bhojpur where she was posted as District Development Commissioner (DM) that Inayat Khan was nicknamed a ‘tough officer’ as she got officer CCTV cameras and biometric attendance installed in offices in every block. 

She was a stickler for discipline and work culture. From surprise inspections to visiting the station premises personally to taking walks on foot in the district, Inayat did her best to improve the governance and service of the public at the hands of the government machinery.

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Inayat Khan

Besides making news with her strict demeanor and work ethic, Inayat has also adopted the children of the martyrs. 

The Aspirational Districts Programme is an initiative by the Government of India implemented by NITI Aayog with the help of various stakeholders to improve the living standards of people in aspirational districts. There are 112 Aspirational districts identified throughout the nation covering a minimum of one from each state in India. 

Recently, the state of Bihar was appointed with new DMs in 13 districts. Inayat Khan was allotted Araria district .

The district is a Muslim majority area and people are socially and economically backward. Her posting has given hope to the locals that Inayat Khan would work out a solution to the problems of the area. 

Inayat Khan made headlines when she adopted the kids of the martyr soldiers.

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Inayat Khan during her inspection tour

After the Pulwama attack, Inayat Khan remained in the headlines for her duty. She never announced the adoption of the daughters of Ratan Thakur and Sanjay Kumar of Bihar, who were martyred in the Pulwama attack.  

She not only donated her two-day salary but also made officers posted in Sheikhpura district donate their one-day salary to the fund for the families of the Pulwama martyrs. 

On a personal front, Inayat lives a simple life. She even has a housing loan from LIC to pay off for the financial year 2021-22. This came to the fore when she declared her movable and immovable property at the end of the fiscal year.  

According to the details as recorded on the website, the DM has about one kg of gold and Rs 3.50 lakh deposit in the bank.

source: http://www.awazthevoice.in / Awaz, The Voice / Home> India / by Seraj Anwar, Patna / May 13th, 2022

Late Naseema Fareed Memorial Lecture held at Kanachur College of Physiotherapy

Mangaluru, KARNATAKA :

Kanachur College of Physiotherapy & Kanachur Hospital & Research Centre in association with U.T Fareed Foundation (R) organized Late Naseema Fareed Memorial Lecture on May 12, 13 here.

As a part of the event, two-day free international workshops on topics “CARDIOPULMONARY PHYSICAL THERAPY IN ICU” & “CHEST X-RAY INTERPRETATIONS” were also held by Dr. Meryl Joe Colaco, HOD , Medeor Hospital, Dubai and Dr. A. Raguram Chandar, Senior Resident, Department of Radiology , Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangaluru .  

In an official press statement the hospital added the event was organised for eighth consecutive year for Interns and PG’s from different colleges across Mangalore.

The inaugural function was held on 12th May 2022 at 9.30 AM at 3rd Floor Auditorium, Kanachur Hospital & Research Centre, Mangaluru.

The Workshop was attended by Interns and PG students from Kanachur College of Physiotherapy, Dr. M V Shetty College of Physiotherapy, Yenepoya Physiotherapy College, Father Muller’s College of Physiotherapy, Karavali College of Physiotherapy, and Nethaji College of Physiotherapy.

Haji U.K Monu, Chairman, Kanachur Islamic Education Trust(R), Mangaluru, Abdul Rahiman. Director, Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Dr. Vaishali, Chairman, Board of Studies, UG Physiotherapy and Academic Council Member, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru, Dr. Meryl Joe Colaco, HOD, Medeor Hospital, Dubai, Dr. Harish Shetty, Medical Superintendent, Kanachur Hospital & Research Centre, Dr. H S Virupaksha, Dean, Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Dr. Rohan Monis, Chief Administrative Medical Officer, Kanachur Hospital & Research Centre, Dr. Reshma, Associate Professor, Kanachur College of Physiotherapy were present on the stage during the inaugural event.

Dr. Reshma, welcomed the Guests and Delegates. Haji U.K Monu, Chairman, Kanachur Islamic Education Trust(R), inaugurated the 2 Days free international workshop by watering plant and delivered inaugural address.

Dr. Vaishali, Chairman, Board of Studies, UG Physiotherapy and Academic Council Member, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru, addressed the students about the importance of the workshop being held. 

Abdul Rahiman, Director, Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, address the students about the workshop. Dr. Meryl Joe Colaco, delivered the keynote address. Dr. Rohan Monis, Chief Administrative Medical Officer, Kanachur Hospital & Research Centre, also briefed the importance of Physiotherapy in ICU. 

Vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Rakshith Bangera K, Associate Professor, Kanachur College of Physiotherapy.

source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karavali / Vartha Bharati / May 12th, 2022

Dr. Fathima Raeesa awarded best outgoing student in MD Radiodiagnosis at KMC Mangalore

Mangalore, KARNATAKA :

Mangaluru: 

Dr Fathima Raeesa was awarded ‘Prapulla S Hegde Memorial Endowment’ Gold medal for the Best outgoing Post Graduate student in M.D Radiodiagnosis for the year 2021 at the  ‘College Day and Awards ceremony’ held on 13th May 2022 in TMA Pai International convention center. This award has been instituted by Dr H.S Ballal, Former Vice Chancellor of Manipal Academy of Higher Education.

Dr Fathima Raeesa currently is working as a Senior Resident in the Department of Radiodiagnosis, KMC Mangalore. Dr Raeesa completed her schooling from Doha, Qatar. She is the daughter of Mr Mumtaz Hussain and Mrs Ishrath Jahan Khan, residents of Qatar. Mr Hussain is an Entrepreneur in Qatar. She is married to Dr Safwan Ahmed, Consultant Neurologist, who is currently working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology, Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore.

Dr Santosh Rai, HOD Radiodiagnosis, KMC Mangalore, received the award from Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M.D. Venkatesh, Vice chancellor of MAHE, on behalf of Dr Raeesa, as she was out of station.

source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karavali / Vartha Bharati / May 13th, 2022