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Parvej-led team’s Roomie app helps in finding rental houses in Guwahati

July 8, 2025Business & Economy, Science & TechnologyApp to find Apartments in Guwahati Assam, Ariful Islam, Ashique Anowar, Ashique Anowar - Assam Engineering College, Ashique Anowar - CMO - Roomie, Assamese Muslims, Guwahati Muslims, Indian Muslims, Muslims of Assam, Muslims of Guwahati, Muslims of India, Muslims of India - Positive News, Positive News of Indian Muslims, Positive News of Muslims of Assam, Positive News of Muslims of Guwahati, Positive News of Muslims of India, Positive Stories of Indian Muslims, Positive Stories of Muslims of India, Roomie, Roomie App, Royal Parvez, Royal Parvez - CEO - Roomie, Royal Parvez - Gauhati Universitympositiveone@gmail.com

Guwahati, ASSAM :

Royal Parvez, Krishnabh Das, Ashique Anowar, and Proyash Paban Sarma Borah

Are you moving to a new city to study or work? You will find it difficult to rent accommodation without being taken advantage of by property dealers who often hold the upper hand in the final deal and also charge a substantial service fee.

Invariably, those seeking affordable and suitable rental accommodation in a city like Guwahati, have to pay a minimum of Rs 500 for showing rental houses or guest accommodations. And if the deal is fixed, 50% of the first monthly rent is paid to the broker. This makes a person feel unwanted in a new and unfamiliar city.

Having gone through this experience, four students from the Gauhati University and Assam Engineering College have developed a special mobile application called ‘Roomie’.

The function to mark the launch of Roomie App

This application is designed to make it easier for students and job seekers to find rental accommodation in Guwahati.

The application is developed by Royal Parvez, a student of law at Gauhati University, and three other students of Assam Engineering College – Krishnabh Das, Ashique Anowar, and Proyash Paban Sarma Borah. Roomie is an easy-to-use mobile app that helps users find rental and PG (paying guest) accommodation without any brokers or middlemen.

Talking to Awaz-the Voice, the CEO of Roomie Royal Parvez said; “We faced a lot of problems when we first came to Guwahati. We were very disappointed with the rental or PG accommodation. We had to look in many places to stay in a PG of our choice. Eventually, though I found a hostel in Gauhati University we wanted to make this process easier for the future students.”

“Then the four of us discussed if we could involve the owners of PGs or hostels in a mobile app. If students can contact the owners directly in the app and get a rental or PG accommodation, it would not be very convenient for brokers and middlemen to charge money from students who come to Guwahati for study or job,” Parvez said.

The app was launched on May 24. So far, 122 owners have registered their rentals on the app and 3,700 students have rented through the app.

Roomie Mobile application

Krishnabh Das, Chief Technical Officer (CTO) of the application, said; “Owners of rental houses or PGs have to register through another app called ‘Roomie’ Landlord App. In this app, owners can provide their facilities. Our Roomy app allows you to see where rentals or PGs are available through maps.”

Ashique Anowar, CMO of the Roomie application, said; “We want to start from Guwahati. After Guwahati, we will expand it to other places. We will take it to places where there are more students. The app is free for those who want a place to rent. Our app will save you money to pay to the broker.”

The four talented youths aim to launch the Roomie app initially across Assam and later across India.

“Our goal is to ensure that everyone new to Guwahati can download the ‘Roomie’ app and take advantage of it,” said Ashiq Anwor.

source: http://www.awazthevoice.in / Awaz, The Voice / Home> Story / by Ariful Islam, Guwahati / July 08th, 2025

Assam’s Shakeel Talukdar is flying his dream in USA

April 21, 2025NRI's / PIO's, TransportAbul Kalam Talukdar, Airline Pilots of India, Ariful Islam, Assamese Airline Pilots, Assamese Muslim Airline Pilots, Assamese Muslims, Indian Muslims, Muslim Airline Pilots, Muslim Airline Pilots of Assam, Muslims of Barbeta District - Assam, Muslims of Barpeta District, Muslims of India, Muslims of India - Positive News, Positive News of Assamese Muslims, Positive News of Indian Muslims, Positive News of Muslims of Assam, Positive News of Muslims of India, Positive Stories of Indian Muslims, Positive Stories of Muslims of India, Shakeel Talukdar, Shakeel Talukdar - Airline Pilot, Shakeel Talukdar - Barpeta District, Shakeel Talukdar - L3Harris Flying Academy - Floridampositiveone@gmail.com

Bahri Village (Barpeta District), ASSAM / Florida, U.S.A :

Shakeel Talukdar in front of his aircraft

This is an inspiring story of a young man’s journey from a remote village in Assam to a flying club in the USA. Shakeel Talukdar of the Bahri village in the Barpeta district of western Assam, about 100 km from the capital Guwahati, has realized his childhood dream to touching the skies in a plane bringing glory to his family and people.

His achievement is extraordinary as he didn’t give up his dream of flying even after failing to make it to the the National Defence Academy (NDA), premier Military training institute, and made it happen.

He has been training at the International L3Harris Flying Academy in Florida since August.

His father Abul Kalam Talukdar said, “He had a big dream of flying since childhood. I told him I couldn’t make this dream come true. I asked Shakeel to study other subjects. Shakeel also underwent coaching in Delhi and wrote the examinations for the NDA. Here his dream was shattered as he did not qualify for the medical tests.”

Shakeel Talukdar with his instructor

Shakeel was hugely disappointed and fell into mental depression for some time. “We also felt bad about it,” his father said.

However, Shakeel Talukdar did not give up chasing his dream. He completed his commercial pilot training course. He completed the first phase of training during the holy month of Ramadan 2025 and it was an Eid gift to his parents.

The trainers at the International L3Harris Flying Academy praised Shakeel for his excellent performance. After successfully completing the first phase of training, Shakeel gained confidence. He had reached the threshold of his dreams.

“Shakeel did not break down after failing the medical test at the NDA in Delhi. He then took the pilot examination at the Director of Civil Aviation of India. After passing the examination, he was sent to the US by Air India for training. Shakeel is currently training at the L3Harris Flying Academy and can fly solo,” his father Abul Kalam Talukdar said.

Apart from studying, Shakeel Talukdar has been a sportsperson since childhood. As a child, he played cricket and badminton. He also participated in a national-level badminton tournament held in Hyderabad.

Shakeel Talukdar’s mother said: “As a mother, I am proud of my son’s achievements. We are all happy. Please pray for him. Shakeel tried his best to fulfill his dream. He would sleep only 3-4 hours a day and sit with a laptop or a book in his hand most of the time. He has now been recognised as a pilot. I appeal to everyone to pray for him.”

source: http://www.awazthevoice.in / Awaz, The Voice / Home> Stories / by Ariful Islam, Guwahati / April 21st, 2025

Assam’s Dr Rubul Ahmed’s mission is to treat the needy all his life

December 11, 2024Community Involvement / Social Issues, Scientists (wef. August 27th,m 2023), Useful / HEALTHCAREAriful Islam, Assamese Muslims, Doctors of Assam, Doctors of Bongaigaon - Assam, Dr Rubul Ahmed, Dr Rubul Ahmed - Assam Medicine Centre - Dhantula Bazar - Bangagaon, Dr Rubul Ahmed - Bongaigaon Civil Hospital - Lower Assam, Dr Rubul Ahmed - Gauhati Medical college, Dr Rubul Ahmed - Nemecare Hospital - Guwahati, Free Health in Bongaigaon - Assam, Free Healthcare in Assam, Indian Muslim Doctors, Indian Muslims, Muslim Doctors of Assam, Muslim Doctors of Bongaigaon - Assam, Muslims of Assam, Muslims of India, Positive News of Indian Muslim Doctors, Positive News of Indian Muslims, Positive News of Muslims of Assam, Positive News of Muslims of India, Positive Stories of Indian Muslims, Positive Stories of Muslims of India, Rahmanuddin Ahmed, Rupjan Begummpositiveone@gmail.com

Bongaigaon (Bongaigaon District), ASSAM :

Dr. Rubul Ahmed with a patient at his no-fees clinic

At a time when doctors are charging exorbitant fees in the name of treatment and the skyrocketing prices of medicines have cut big holes in patients’ pockets, a young doctor in Assam has become a messiah for many patients.

Dr Rubul Ahmed from Assam’s Bongaigaon district has started a free health camp every Thursday for a week to treat poor and needy patients. Dr Ahmed is a doctor working in Bongaigaon Civil Hospital in lower Assam.

Dr. Ahmed has been providing free health services to patients at Assam Medicine Centre, a private pharmacy located in Dhantula Bazar, Bangagaon every Thursday. His great work is being encouraged and supported by a voluntary organization called ‘Drishti’ About 50 to 80 patients, both male and female, are receiving free medical services from Dr. Rubul Ahmed in each health camp.

Dr. Rubul Ahmed

In an interview with Awaz-The Voice, Dr. Ahmed said; “I grew up in an underdeveloped area of Bongaigaon district with a mixed population. The love and blessings of the people of our area have motivated me to become a doctor. I will always be grateful to them. Most people in my area cannot afford costly advanced treatment. So, I have decided to help them by organizing a free health camp every Thursday for a week.”

Dr. Ahmed lost his father when he was a child. His mother worked very hard to educate him. Till the time he got admission to pursue an MBBS course to become a doctor, there was no electricity at his home. “So, I understand the plight of the poor people,” he said.

“After passing my MBBS examination from Gauhati Medical College in 2014, I worked as Chief Emergency Medical Officer at Nemecare Hospital in Guwahati. Then I worked as a doctor in a state hospital in Dhubri district under the National Health Mission. In January 2021, I joined Bangagaon Civil Hospital,” said Dr. Rubul Ahmed.

Patients waiting for their turn at the free camp organised by Dr Rubul Ahmed

“If we run after money every moment of our lives. So when will we work for people? I try to help people with the medical knowledge I have learned. After receiving free medical care from me, they can buy two good medicines with the money that ordinary people in this area normally use to pay doctor fees. If a very poor person comes to me for treatment, I will buy medicine for them with my own money,” Dr Ahmed said.

Dr. Rubul Ahmed has undertaken this great work in tribute to his late father Rahmanuddin Ahmed and his late mother Rupjan Begum. Dr. Rubul Ahmed’s great efforts will benefit many poor people in the Dhantula area in Bongaigaon district. He is committed and determined to continue his free treatment of patients till his last breath.

source: http://www.awazthevoice.in / Awaz, The Voice / Home> Story / by Ariful Islam, Guwahati / December 11th, 2024

Assam highway tomb of freedom fighter Baga Maulvi is shrine of harmony

July 1, 2024Amazing Feats, Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Community Involvement / Social Issues, Freedom Fighters (under research project), Travel & Tourism, Uncategorized, Uniquely Indian - Inter Faith (wef. February 08th, 2023)Ariful Islam, Assamese Muslims, Baba Maulvi - aka - Baga Baba - aka - Abdul Khaleque, Baga Baba Mazar, Baga Maulvi, Baga Maulvi - aka - Baga Baba, Freedom Fighter Baga Maulvi, Freedom Fighters of Assam, Hafiz Ali, Hafiz Ali - Secretary - Baba Baba Mazar - Assam, Indian Muslims, Jiban Baruah, Maulana Didaruddin Saheb, Mosques of Marai Village - Sipajhar - Assam, Muslim Freedom Fighters of Assam, Muslim Freedom Fighters of India, Muslim Saints of Assam, Muslim Saints of India, Muslims of Assam, Muslims of Darang District - Assam, Muslims of India, Muslims of India - Positive News, Muslims of Sipajhar - Assam, Muslms of Marai Village - Assam, Positive News of Indian Muslims, Positive News of Muslims of Assam, Positive News of Muslims of India, Positive Stories of Indian Muslims, Positive Stories of Muslims of India, Shrine of Baga Baba, Sufis of Assam, Tombs of Muslim Saints in Assam, Tombs of Muslim Saints in India, Urs of Baga Baga - 12 Januarympositiveone@gmail.com

Marai Village, Siphajr (Darang District) , ASSAM :

Inside the shrine of Baga Baba

As National Highway-15 traverses through the village Marai of the Darang district in northern Assam, travellers see a shrine that commands the devotion and reverence of both Hindus and Muslims.

This is the shrine of Baba Baga which is visited by people of all faiths, and is especially popular among travelers who have taken the NH-15. Trucks and buses that come from far and wide stop here to offer prayers and make donations. All passenger buses and goods trucks stop here as the shrine management has kept drinking water available.

Baga Baba was born as Abdul Khaleque. He came to Assam in 1916 from the then Sylhet district (now in Bangladesh). Initially, he lived in Gog, Satsali, and Badalguri and finally settled down in Marai village of Sipajhar in 1919.

The shrine of Baga Baba in village Marai

From there, he launched his mission of spreading Islam in the greater Darang district. The Sufi cleric also joined the Indian freedom movement; he was also jailed.

Baga Baba died in 1933 and the locals raised a mausoleum (mazar) on his grave.

Speaking with Awaz-The Voice, Hafiz Ali, secretary of Baga Baba Mazar, said: “The cleric lit the torch of Islam here. Along with preaching the religion, he also spread the message of peace, harmony, and brotherhood. Then he sent Maulana Didaruddin Saheb to be educated as a maulana. Everybody believes Baga Baba to be an Auliya (master of some divine power) of Allah. Hindus and Muslims alike come here and pray.

“At present, people from all over Assam and India who travel through this highway donate at this mazar. Today the village has nine mosques. The inflow of people and pilgrims has increased over the years. Hindus and Muslims have equally contributed to it.

Drinking water facility at the shrine for travellers

The construction work of the mazar was initiated by former president Jiban Baruah. There are still many non-Muslims, such as Bhumidhar Saharia, Himanshu Kalita, and others, in the management committee of the Mazar,” he said.

The shrine hosts Milad sharif every Thursday of the week. In addition, a Urs is held every year on 12 of Magh (late January), the death anniversary of Baga Baba. People from different parts of India participate in the Urs. Although the Baga Baba Mazar is located on the northern side of NH 15, there is also a premises of the Mazar on the southern side of the road.

It is worth mentioning that the Baga Baba Mazar has played a significant role in maintaining Hindu-Muslim unity and harmony in the entire Darang district as well as in the greater Marai Bijulibari area.

source: http://www.awazthevoice.in / Awaz, The Voice / Home> Story / by Ariful Islam, Sipajhar / June 25th, 2024

Awarding PIOs in recognition of their services

January 16, 2018Amazing Feats, Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Business & Economy, Community Involvement / Social Issues, Education, Leaders, NRI's / PIO's, World Opinion2017 PBD Recipient - Zeenat Jafri, Arif Ul Islam, Arif Ul Islam - Libya, Arif Ul Islam - Pravasi Bharatiya Divas - PBD 2017 - Awardee, Ariful Islam, Indian International School - Riyadh, Zeenat Mussarat, Zeenat Mussarat - Saudi Arabia, Zeenat Mussarat Jafrimpositiveone@gmail.com

BRUNEI / LIBYA / SAUDI ARABIA :

President Pranab Mukherjee honours Dr. Antonio Costa, Portugal Prime Minister, who received the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman, as Suriname Vice-President Michael Ashwin Adhin and Union Minister V.K. Singh look on, in Bengaluru on Monday. | Photo Credit: G R N SOMASHEKAR;G R N SOMASHEKAR - — President Pranab Mukherjee honours Dr. Antonio Costa, Portugal Prime Minister, who received the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman, as Suriname Vice-President Michael Ashwin Adhin and Union Minister V.K. Singh look on, in Bengaluru on Monday. | Photo Credit: G R N SOMASHEKAR;G R N SOMASHEKAR –

Winners of Pravasi Samman Awards include Portugal Prime Minister Dr. Antonio Costa

Her son was three years old when she realised that there was no school she could send him to. British and American schools were too expensive and she didn’t want to send him to a local school.

That prompted Zeenat Jafri to start the second Indian school in Saudi Arabia — International Indian School — in 1982 with her husband. She was among the 30 people feted for her achievement on Monday during the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, when the Pravasi Samman Awards were given away by President Pranab Mukherjee.

The 64-year-old MBA graduate from Bhopal, who was given the award for her contribution to the field of education, said she started the school from her house, gradually scaling it up to now educate 12,000 people.

Another person of Indian origin who was recognised with the award was Ariful Islam, coordinator and nodal point in the Embassy of India in Libya.

The electrical engineer relocated from India to Libya in 1980 following a pact between the two nations. He has seen his adopted country go through the worst of times, but continues to live there alone, though his family has moved back to Aligarh. “I have spent half my life there. We have successfully rescued many Indians,” he said.

The rescuer

The most recent episode he was involved was in the rescue of three abducted Indians from the IS in a dramatic operation in 2016 from the deep Libyan deserts.

Among the organisations that were awarded were the Singapore Indian Association in the category of community service.

The event saw double the number of awardees as it was being held after an interval of two years.

Among the other prominent winners of the award were Portugal Prime Minister Antonio Luis Santos da Costa, Labour Member of the European Parliament representing the West Midlands Neena Gill, British politician Priti Patel and Mauritius Minister of Finance and Economic Development Pravind Kumar Jugnauth.

Nisha Desai Biswal, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs in the United States Department of State, who was also among the 30 awardees, said persons of Indian origin, who were building bridges and connecting in an “increasingly divided world,” retained strong ties with India, she said.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> National / by K.C. Deepika / Bengaluru – January 10th, 2017