Mohammad Roshan takes charge as Deputy Commissioner, Belagavi on Friday. | Photo Credit: P.K. BADIGER
The State government has posted Mohammad Roshan, a young IAS officer, as the Deputy Commissioner of Belagavi. He took charge on Friday. He replaces Nitesh Patil, who has been transferred as director, MSME, Bengaluru.
Mr. Roshan was serving as the Managing Director, HESCOM. He has earlier served as ZP CEO, Haveri, and Assistant Commissioner, Savanur. In Haveri, he won praise for the reusable drinking water system he set up to feed the large crowds that gathered for the Akhila Bharata Kannada Sahitya Sammelana. It was a network of underground water supply pipes operated by gravity and caused neither leakage nor wastage of water.
Outgoing DC Nitesh Patil and ZP CEO Rahul Shindhe welcome Mohammad Roshan after he takes charge as Deputy Commissioner, Belagavi on Friday. | Photo Credit: P.K. BADIGER
Hailing from Hyderabad, Mr. Roshan comes from a family of civil servants. He has a B. Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering, an MBA in Finance, and an MA in Public Policy. Mr. Patil, ZP CEO Rahul Shindhe, and other officers welcomed him.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> India> Karnataka / by The Hindu Bureau / July 05th, 2024
The Western Rajasthan Education Movement (WREM) held a ceremony at Teliyon ka Nyati Nohra Square here Sunday to honour students who excelled academically. Students scoring over 65% in their 10th and 12th-grade exams were recognised for their achievements.
The event began with Quran recitation by Muhammad Yunus, a student at Madrasa Imdaddiya.
In his welcome speech, Salim Akhtar introduced SIO Rajasthan and elaborated on the goals of the Western Rajasthan Education Movement, initiated in 2019 to address the region’s low literacy rates. He emphasised the movement’s objectives: promoting education’s importance, raising awareness, improving literacy rates, encouraging higher education, inculcating moral values, increasing school enrolment, supporting dropouts to resume education, and guiding students towards academic excellence.
Speaking as Chief Guest, Qari Muhammad Hanif, In-charge of Shoba-e-Taleem at Madrasa Imdaddiya, commended the WREM team for their efforts in promoting education and congratulated the students for their dedication and success. “You have proven your talent and potential to achieve your dreams,” he said.
Chairing the ceremony, Mohammad Azam Khan, former Secretary of SIO Rajasthan, highlighted the role of students in shaping society. He urged students to integrate morality into their lives and fulfil their responsibilities toward their parents, emphasising the importance of being both good students and good human beings.
The guests were warmly welcomed with garlands, with Qari Asgar Ali delivering the official welcome speech. Master Allan Noor and Qari Umar Farooq also inspired the students.
The honoured students received shields and certificates, with the top three scorers in 10th and 12th grades receiving gold, silver, and bronze medals. The event was attended by prominent citizens of Phalodi, including Master Allan Noor, Amadin Khilji, Qari Umar Farooq, Qari Asgar Ali, Haji Pir Bakhsh (Retired JN), Saddam Hussain (Director of GP Tuition), Faiz Ahmed, Mubarak Ali, Qari Muhammad Shakir, and Amit Kumar, a teacher at GP Tuition. They encouraged the students to continue their pursuit of excellence.
The ceremony concluded with Israr Ahmed reciting a heartfelt poem of prayers. Saddam Hussain, Director of GP Tuition, played a significant role in organising the event. Salim Akhtar, convener of WREM, extended a vote of thanks.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Education> by Raheem Khan, Radiance News Bureau / December 02nd, 2024
After the election of President of SIO India (Students Islamic Organisation of India) for the two-year term 2025-2026 early Saturday, the All India ZAC (Zonal Advisory Council) meet held in Udupi, Karnataka, also elected 19-member Central Advisory Council (CAC) for the next term. And, with the consultation of new CAC, the President-elect Abdul Hafeez nominated Anisur Rehman A from Kerala as General Secretary of SIO India, and seven National Secretaries namely Wasiullah (Telangana), Atesam Hami Khan (Maharashtra South), Thashreef KP (Kerala), Obaidur Rehman Naofal (Delhi), Raushan Muhiuddin (AP), Yunus Mulla (Goa), and Farhan Saifi (UP). This new team of SIO India will start functioning from 1st January 2025.
Adv. Anees Rahman (General Secretary of SIO India)
Before his current responsibilities, he was a secretariat member of the SIO Kerala Zone. He also held various organisational responsibilities, including those of Campus Secretary of SIO Delhi, Unit President of SIO DU, and Joint Secretary of SIO Kollam District.
Adv. Anees Rahman hails from Kerala. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sharia from Jamia Al-Islamiya Shanthapuram, a bachelor’s in English from the University of Calicut, and LLB from the University of Delhi. He was also a guest lecturer at Jamia Al-Islamiya Shantapuram.
National Secretaries of SIO India
Wasiullah
Wasiullah has previously served as the Organising Secretary of Telangana State. He has also held the position of Secretary of Deeni Madaris in Telangana SIO and has been a Division President.
Wasiullah is a graduate of Jamia Al-Islamiya Shanthapuram and is a Hafiz of the Qur’an.
Aetesam Hami Khan
Aetesam Hami has previously served as the Joint Secretary of South Maharashtra and has been the Zonal President of South Maharashtra. He has also fulfilled his responsibilities as the Unit President.
Aetesam Hami has completed his B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University (BAMU) and is currently pursuing MBA from BAMU.
Thashreef KP
Thashreef KP has previously served twice ZAC member Kerala. He has also held the position of Fraternity Movement State Secretary.
Tashreef KP has completed BA in Economics from Farook College, Kozhikode, Kerala. He has completed MA Public Administration from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi; also did PG Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication at Aligarh Muslim University-Malappuram Centre.
Obaidur Rahman Naufal
Obaidur Rahman Naufal, before elected CAC member this term, was also a CAC member in the previous term. He is currently serving as a National Secretary and is a member of Zonal Advisory Council (ZAC) in Delhi. He has previously served as Zonal President in AMU.
Obaidur Rahman Naufal is a Hafiz-e-Quran. He completed his Aalimiyat and Fazilat degrees from Jamiatul Falah. He completed Bachelor’s degree in History and Master’s in Political Science from AMU.
SK Roshan Muhiddin
Roshan Muhiddin served as PR secretary of SIO AP. Previously, he was a member of SIO AP’s Zonal Advisory Council (ZAC). He also held other organisational responsibilities, including that of area expansion organiser for the Prakasam district and campus secretary for SIO Andhra Pradesh.
He has completed his B.V.Sc. and AH from Pondicherry University and his M.V.Sc. from NDRI, Karnal. He is currently pursuing his PhD.
Younus Mulla
Younus Mulla has served as the Unit President of Vasco. Additionally, he has held positions such as Joint Secretary of Goa, ZAC Member of Goa, Zonal Secretary of Goa, and Zonal President of Goa.
Younus Mulla is a civil engineer and is currently a businessman.
Farhan Saifi
Farhan Saifi, before being elected CAC member this term, he had served twice in the ZAC. He has also held the positions of Zonal President in UP West Zone, Zonal Secretary for UP West Zone, and was the first SIO member to come from Sambhal. Additionally, he has served as Circle Organizer, Unit President, District Organizer, and Campus Zonal Secretary in UP West Zone.
Farhan Saifi completed his B.Sc. in Physics from Bareilly University and another Bachelor’s degree in History. He completed his MCA from AMU this year.
The following individuals are new members of the CAC:
Daniyal Akram
Daniyal Akram, before elected CAC member this term, was also a member of the CAC in the previous term. He has served the organisation in various capacities, including Zonal President of Bihar, Zonal Secretary of Bihar, Unit Secretary of Darbhanga, Unit Secretary of Indian Institute of Islamic Studies, Delhi, and National Secretary of SIO India.
Daniyal Akram has completed his Bachelor’s degree in History and has also studied at the Indian Institute of Islamic Studies.
Adi Al Hasan
Adi Al-Hasan, before elected a CAC member this term, was also a CAC member in the previous term. He has served SIO in various capacities, including City President of Karnataka, Member of Zonal Advisory Council (ZAC) in Delhi, and Member of Zonal Advisory Council (ZAC) in Karnataka. He has also served as the Editor of TheCompanion magazine and is currently its Chief Editor.
Adi Al-Hasan completed Bachelor’s from St. Joseph’s College, Bangalore, and Master’s in International Relations from Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI).
Talha Mannan
Talha Manan, before elected a CAC member this term, was also a member of the CAC in the previous term. He has served multiple times as a member of Zonal Advisory Council (ZAC). At Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), he held significant responsibilities as Zonal Secretary and Zonal President. Currently, he is serving as the Editor of Chatr Vimarsh.
Talha Manan completed Master’s in Education from AMU. He is currently pursuing Ph.D. at Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad.
Shujauddin Fahad
Shujauddin Fahad, before elected CAC this term, was also a member of the CAC in the previous term. He has served as the Campus Secretary for Maharashtra North Zone, a ZAC member in Delhi, and a ZAC member in Karnataka. Additionally, he has served as the Unit President at Abul Fazal Enclave.
Shujauddin Fahd completed his Master’s in Islamic Psychology. Currently, he is serving as a Spiritual Psychologist at Minds and Brain Hospital in Bangalore.
Shaikh Munwwar Hussain
Munwwar Hussain has served twice as the Zonal Secretary in Gujarat and has also held the position of Campus Secretary in Gujarat. He is currently serving as a National Secretary.
Munwwar Hussain has completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s in Commerce, as well as a B.Ed. and M.Ed.
Imran Hossain
Imran Hossain, before being elected CAC member this term, was also a part of the CAC in the previous term. He has held various roles, including Block President, District Campus Secretary, three times District President, Campus Secretary in West Bengal Zone, PR Secretary in West Bengal Zone, and is currently serving as the National Campus Secretary, SIO India.
Imran Hossain completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s in English from ND College, affiliated with the University of Calcutta.
Zeeshan Aqil
Zeeshan Aqil has served as Campus Secretary and PR Secretary in Karnataka. He has been a member of ZAC three times and is currently serving as the Zonal President for Karnataka.
Zeeshan Aqil completed his Master’s degree in Electronic Media. Currently, he is serving as a Political Activist and is also a Syndicate Member at Raichur University.
Mubashshir Farooqui
Mubashshir Farooqui was also a member of CAC in the previous term. He has served as Zonal Secretary for Maharashtra South Zone and has worked as the Assistant Editor for Rafeeq Manzil.
Mubashshir Farooqui completed his Master’s degree in Sociology from Mumbai University. Currently, he is a Ph.D. scholar in Sociology at Maulana Azad National Urdu University.
Khushhal Ahmed
Khushhal Ahmed has served twice as Zonal President in AMU. He has also been a member of ZAC of AMU multiple times. Currently, he is serving as the Editor of The Companion.
Khushhal Ahmed completed his Master’s degree in Psychology from AMU. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Psychology from AMU.
Firasat Mulla Fasih
Firasat Mulla Fasih, before being elected CAC member this term, was also on the CAC in the previous term. He has previously served as a ZAC member in Karnataka.
Firasat Mulla Fasih completed his degree in Civil Engineering and also holds a Master’s degree in Urban Planning.
Mohammad Adil
Mohammad Adil has served multiple times as a ZAC member in Rajasthan. He has also served as the Zonal President in Rajasthan.
Mohammad Adil is a Hafiz-e-Quran. He graduated from Al-Jamia al-Islamiya in Shantapuram. Currently, he is teaching in Rajasthan.
Abdul Wahid Chullipara
Abdul Wahid has served as State Secretary for Kerala. He was also a member of CAC in the previous term.
Abdul Wahid completed his Master’s in Journalism from Farook College, Calicut University. Currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. in Cultural Studies from English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU).
Hamadur Rahman
Hamadur Rahman has served as a ZAC member in Delhi. He has also served as Unit President at JMI.
Hamadur Rahman completed his Aalimiyat and Fazilat from Jamiatul Falah. He completed his Bachelor’s in History and Master’s in International Relations, both from JMI. Currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. in International Relations in JMI.
Syed Saifuddin
Syed Saifuddin has previously served as PR Secretary for Tamil Nadu and was a member of the ZAC. He has also served as an Assistant Editor for The Companion.
Syed Saifuddin has worked as a Research Scholar at the CERT. He completed his Master’s degree in Sociology from the International Islamic University Malaysia.
Mohammad Naseer
Mohammad Naseer has previously served as the Organising Secretary and PR Secretary for Karnataka. He is currently serving as Zonal Secretary.
Mohammad Naseer completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Psychology from Bangalore University.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Focus> Report / by Khan Tahir, Radiance News Bureau / December 01st, 2024
Shaikh Mushir Husain Kidwai (1878-1937) was a multifaceted personality — an Islamic scholar, writer, lawyer, politician, and freedom fighter. Born on August 17, 1878, in Gadia, District Barabanki (UP), he came from a Zamindar family of Gadia, Awadh (UP).
After completing his education in Lucknow, he went to England where he passed the bar exam. He started his practice at the Allahabad High Court in 1921 and became a consultant to the British Indian Association and also held the post of Senior Judge at the Lucknow Bench.
He was one of the active leaders of the Khilafat and Non-cooperation Movement and was the Joint Secretary of Anjuman-e-Islam London, a branch of the Pan Islamic Society.
In early 1913, he formulated a scheme for the establishment of a society for the protection of the Haramain Sharifain along with Maulana Abdul Bari Firangi Mahli so that these holy places would not be attacked by non-Muslims during the First World War. This scheme was first published in Maulana Abul Kalam Azad’s Al-Hilal on 30 April 1913. In this regard, Maulana Abdul Bari and his colleagues founded the “Anjuman Khuddam-e-Kaaba” on May 6, 1913, with Mushir Husain Kidwai as its Secretary.
He wrote a pamphlet entitled “Future of Muslim State”, which was published by the Central Islamic Society of London in 1921, in which he wrote that Turkish exploitation and disintegration would destroy the Muslim World. He also published a manifesto in London which was widely circulated in support of Turkey.
In March 1920, he also signed a manifesto with Maulana Abdul Bari, Maulana Azad and Maulana Shaukat Ali, which was drawn up in the background of the conspiracy to dismember Turkey.
In May 1920, he presided over the Awadh Khilafat Congress at Faizabad.
Sultan Abdul Hamid II awarded him Order of Osmaniah for his outstanding contribution to Pan-Islamic causes.
He was a member of the All India Muslim League meeting, which was a member of the Commission of Inquiry into the causes and events of the Mopla Rebellion, which was constituted by the Muslim League in December 1921.
In May 1926, he was also a member of a committee formed by the League whose purpose was to draw up a scheme for a constitution for India.
He participated as a distinguished delegate in the Nationalist Muslim Conference at Lucknow on July 20, 1930. He was a member of the Central Legislative Assembly four times (1924, 1930, 1935 and 1936) and was elected unopposed each time.
He was also a prolific political writer, both in English and Urdu, and his articles on Islam, Khilafat, Socialism, and politics of the Subcontinent appeared in several English and Urdu periodicals of that time. He also authored several books on Islam, Khilafat and politics. Some of them are:
Swaraj and How to obtain it
Pan-Islamism and Bolshevism
Islam and Socialism
Islam and Woman
Taleem-e Niswan
Duniya ke teen shohdae Salasa.
He passed away on 27th December 1937.
source: http://www.milligazette.com / The Mili Gazette / Home> News> History / by The Milli Gazette Online / by Dr Asad Faisal Farooqui, Aligarh / November 22nd, 2024
Dr. Kaup Mohamed, Dean and Managing Director of London American City College, UAE, and Vice-Chancellor of London American University College, Zambia, participated as a guest speaker at the MENA chapter of Evolve by Meritto.
Dr. Kaup took part in a panel discussion on “Recruiting the Next Generation of Students in the Middle East,” where he shared insights on strategies, trends in education, and approaches to admissions and marketing.
The event brought together educators and professionals from the education sector to discuss developments and challenges in the field. London American City College expressed appreciation for Dr. Kaup’s contribution to the discussion.
source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Gulf / by Vartha Bharati / November 28th, 2024
Khazi Shaikhuna Thwaka Ahmed Musliyar of Dakshina Kannada District handed over the keys of a renovated house to the family of the late Ramalan Azhari during a program organized by the Dakshina Kannada District Janiyyatul Muallimin on Thursday at Kajur Perdadi Ajmer Khaja Juma Masjid.
The event was presided over by District Janiyyatul Muallimeen President Shansuddin Darimi Pammale Madannur, with Secretary Muhammad Navi Mundole welcoming the attendees.
Engineer Muhammad Twahir Bangerakatte was honored on the occasion for his commendable efforts in renovating the house.
District Janiyyatul Muallimin Vice President Ashraf Faizhi Belthangady, SKSBV District Convenor Ashraf Hanifi Karaya, Muhammadali Darimi Kukkaje, SKSSF East District Secretary Harris Kausar, District Muallimin Councilor Abdul Razak Madani Suratkal Range, Rafiq Darimi Moodabidri Range, Phaluluddin Musliar Mangaluru Range, Nisar Musliar Bantwala Range, KM Siddique Faizadi, Karajdi Range Secretary Abdul Aziz Ashshafi, Hamid Faizi Gurupura, and Belthangady Range teachers, members of the board of directors of Kajur Perdadi Ajmer Khaja Juma Masjid, and village leaders participated in the event.
source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karavali / by Vartha Bharati (headline edited – space) / November 29th, 2024
The 73-year-old Ali has coached some prominent Indian Davis Cuppers like Gaurav Natekar, Asif Ismail and Mark Ferreira
It is no mean feat to complete 50 years as a coach in any sport and the veteran tennis coach Tahir Ali has accomplished exactly that.
The 73-year-old coach from Mumbai who has been at the forefront of tennis coaching in the city at some of the most prestigious clubs including Bandra Gymkhana, MSLTA, CCI and PJ Hindu Gymkhana, where he is currently a mentor and coach, feels a sense of nostalgia reminiscing about the bygone years.
“I feel great at having completed 50 years. It’s an amazing feeling to be doing what I love for so long and it’s probably the first time such a thing is happening,” Ali said.
Ali started his career at the Bandra Gymkhana where he started coaching in 1974 soon after his stint with a one-year diploma course from the National Insititute of Sport (NIS), Patiala.
The coach, who is the cousin brother of former Davis Cupper Akhtar Ali and uncle of Zeeshan Ali, produced several State-level and National-level players.
Among the most prominent ones who were his wards are Davis Cuppers Gaurav Natekar, Asif Ismail and Mark Ferreira, who represented India in the late 80s and the 90s.
Ali also counts Bollywood’s Mr Perfect Aamir Khan as one of his students during his coaching stint at Bandra Gymkhana and has fond memories of a young Aamir.
“He was very talented and was just 14 when he was under me at Bandra Gymkhana. I used to take him to various tournaments including Pune Open. When I completed 25 years of coaching at CCI he came as the chief guest. He is a great human being,” the 73-year-old coach revealed.
Asked to mention the finest moments of his career and Ali counts two occasions as the best of all.
“When I was bestowed the All India Tennis Association (AITA) Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013 and when I received the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) Lifetime Achievement Award in 2000, these were my best moments I feel,” he added.
The coach who has changed the lives of innumerable young tennis players says he had only one inspiration: the legendary Ramanathan Krishnan.
Krishnan had reached a career high ranking of World No 2 in men’s singles and had famously reached the Wimbledon men’s singles semifinals in 1960 and 1961.
“He was someone I grew up watching from close and that inspired me immensely,” he added.
Looking at the progress Indian tennis has made over the years with the rise of the likes of Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi, Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna, Ali feels Indian tennis is moving in the right direction.
source: http://www.freepressjournal.cin / The Free Press Journal / Home> Top News / by Haridev Pushparaj / February 21st, 2024
Amidst these chants, almost at 1 AM today, the Ameer-e-Jamaat and Patron of SIO Syed Sadatullah Husaini announced that the National President of Students Islamic Organisation of India (SIO) for the upcoming term 2025-26 would be Abdul Hafeez.
The announcement was made during the ongoing two-day All India ZAC (Zonal Advisory Council) Meet of the organisation held in Udupi, Karnataka on Friday and Saturday.
Many people were overjoyed, while one person burst into tears. That person was none other than the newly elected National President, Abdul Hafeez himself.
For the past 42 years, the Students Islamic Organisation of India (SIO) has been preparing students and youth to reconstruct society according to divine guidance. To ensure focused work in a specific direction, it is essential for any organisation to have a president.
This is why whenever the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ sent a group of people on a journey, he would appoint one among them as their leader (responsible person).
According to the constitution of the Students Islamic Organisation of India (SIO), it is essential for organisational office-bearers to possess the following qualities:
They should be a member of the organisation but must not aspire for any position.
They should excel in terms of religious knowledge, piety, understanding of matters, wisdom, sound judgment, adherence to the constitution, steadfastness and dedication in the path of Allah, and organisational abilities, making them overall the most suitable candidate within their electoral or appointed circle.
The SIO elections take place without any exit polls or opinion polls, and here, it is the winner who feels the greatest burden. In this system, it is not the opponents who cry, but the one who wins.
Abdul Hafeez has been engaged with SIO since his school days and was awarded with the Membership of SIO in 2012. Previously served as Regional president, City president of SIO Hyderabad, National Secretary of SIO of India, State President of SIO Telangana, and now Abdul Hafeez is newly elected President, SIO of India for the term 2025-26.
Abdul Hafeez is basically from Adilabad, later shifted to Hyderabad for education. He is a mechanical engineer by profession, graduated M.E. from Osmania University, and M.A. in Sociology from Nizam College.
May Allah give him more steadfastness, knowledge, wisdom, courage and patience to lead the students community of the beloved nation.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Focus> Report / Radiance News Bureau / November 30th, 2024
Kakrauli Village (Jansath Tehsil, Muzaffarnagar District),UTTAR PRADESH :
Zia Chaudhary, SP district president visited Tauheeda’s home to express their support towards her.
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A Muslim woman named Tauheeda has emerged as a symbol of bravery after confronting a police officer who pointed a pistol at her while she was on her way to vote during the by-elections at the Meerapur assembly seat in Uttar Pradesh on November 20, 2024.
The incident occurred when Tauheeda, a resident of Kakrauli, faced SHO Rajiv Sharma, who allegedly tried to intimidate her into abandoning her right to vote.
A photograph capturing this tense moment quickly went viral, igniting public outrage and drawing attention to the broader issues of voter intimidation during the elections.
In a statement to reporters, Tauheeda declared, “I am not afraid of bullets… I was not allowed to vote.”
Following her courageous stand, the Samajwadi Party (SP) announced plans to honour her for her fearless act amidst reports of violence and police misconduct during the polling process, which included allegations that officers were preventing voters, particularly from Muslim communities, from exercising their franchise.
SP announce plans
The SP announced plans to honour Tauheeda for her courageous stand against an armed police officer during the recent by-elections in Uttar Pradesh.
Zia Chaudhary, the district SP president, along with other party leaders, visited Tauheeda’s home to express their support and assure her that party president Akhilesh Yadav would personally felicitate her.
Tauheeda booked
However, despite her courageous stand, Tauheeda was reportedly among those booked by police for alleged violence during polling. The SP leaders have accused the police officials of harassing Muslim voters, pulling veils off some burqa-clad women to take their photographs.
Police officials suspended
In response to the complaints by the Samajwadi Party, the Election Commission suspended at least five police officers involved in the incident. Others were removed from poll duty for flouting Election Commission (EC) guidelines and stopping electors from casting votes.
source: http://www.siasat.com / The Siasat Daily / Home> News> India / posted by Sayima Ahmed / November 23rd, 2024
Iram Feroze had a knack for cooking right from her childhood but her parents would dissuade her saying the profession of the chef was “not meant for women from good families”.
Srinagar woman defies all odds to become ‘youngest Kashmir woman chef’
Srinagar (J&K):
Iram Feroze had a knack for cooking right from her childhood but her parents would dissuade her saying the profession of the chef was “not meant for women from good families”. Years down the line, Iram, a young woman from the Natipora area in uptown Srinagar has defied all the odds by emerging as a promising woman chef from Kashmir.
After passing out from the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), situated in the Rajbagh area of Srinagar on the banks of River Jhelum, Iram has joined a well-known private hotel in the city and has already made a mark for her culinary skills. “Whenever my mood was off at home, I used to cook something which the family members used to appreciate.
But they did not give their consent to me taking it as a professional chef,” Iram recalled. She said that despite resistance from the family, she enrolled herself at the IHM and completed a short-term course in cooking. Iram said the teachers at the IHM saw her aptitude in cooking and recommended her to a one-month cooking course outside the Valley.
However, as always, Iram’s family resisted the move. “But I prevailed upon my parents. My cousins supported me and I pursued the career to become a chef. It is unconventional but I did it,” Iram says proudly. She thanked her teachers at IHM for becoming what she is today. Iram also enrolled in Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) to pursue Masters in Sociology.
“The parents said that my studies must also continue with cooking,” she said. Iram is grateful to the Institute of Hotel Management, Srinagar, for becoming the “youngest female chef in the Valley”. She said the IHM has played a vital role in making her dream come true. “Guidance is important. If you get a proper guide, you can do wonders in your life,” she said.
source: http://www.etvbharat.com / ETV Bharat / Home> State / by ETV / November 12th, 2022
