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AMU Alumnus Yusuf Farooqi Joins Ontario Geological Survey, Canada

May 17, 2025Science & Technology, World OpinionIndian Geologists, Indian Geologists in Canada, Indian Muslim Geologist in Canada, Indian Muslim Geologists, Indian Muslims in Canada, Indian Muslims in Ontario, Indians in Canada, Muslims of Aligarh, Muslims of India in Canada, Muslims of Uttar Pradesh, Positive News of Muslims of Aligarh, Positive News of Muslims of Uttar Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh Muslims, Yusuf Farooqi, Yusuf Farooqi - Assistant Geologist - Ontario Geological Survey, Yusuf Farooqi - Department of Geology - AMUmpositiveone@gmail.com

Aligarh, UTTAR PRADESH / Ontario, CANADA :

AMU Alumnus Yusuf Farooqi Joins Ontario Geological Survey, Canada

Aligarh:

Mr. Yusuf Farooqi, an alumnus of the Department of Geology, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), has been selected to join the prestigious Ontario Geological Survey, Canada, as a Geological Assistant.

In his new role, Mr. Farooqi will contribute to geological research, conduct fieldwork, collect and analyse geological data, and support technical and administrative aspects of mapping and exploration projects. He completed his B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Geology from AMU in 2019 and 2021, respectively.

Prof. Rashid Umar, Chairperson, Department of Geology, congratulated Mr. Farooqi and expressed pride in his achievement, noting that it reflects AMU’s global impact and the academic rigour of its Earth Sciences programme.

source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Latest News> Markers of Excellence / by Radiance News Bureau / May 15th, 2025

Mysuru Lad Emerges Canadian National Champion – 2021

October 4, 2021Education, Karnataka (under research project), Leaders, Sports, World OpinionFarida Raja, Indian Muslim Sportsperson, Indian Muslim Tennis Player, Indian Muslim Tennis Player Representing British Colombia Canada, Indian Muslims in Canada, Indian Origin Muslim Tennis Player in Canada, Indian Origin Tennis Player - Canada, Murtuza Raja, Muslim Sportsmen in Canada, Mustafa M Raja, Mustafa M Raja - National Doubles Champion - Canada, Mustafa M Raja - Represents - British Colombia - Tennis, Mustafa M Raja - Student - Sullivan Heights Secondary School - Vancouver - Canada, Mustafa Raja - Winner - Provincial Championship - British Colombia - Canada, Mustafa Raja - Winner - Tennis - National Doubles Champion - Canadampositiveone@gmail.com

Mysuru, KARNATAKA / Vancouver, CANADA :

Vancouver:

Mysuru-boy Mustafa M. Raja, who won the Provincial Championships in British Columbia last month and was selected for the Nationals to be held in Montreal, Quebec, did well and emerged National Doubles Champion. Mustafa also came third in Singles.

The 14-year-old played consistent tennis all week at the 14-and-under Nationals held at the Carrefour Tennis Centre from Sept. 20 to 26. Tournament was held outdoors on clay courts.

In the Doubles finals, Mustafa and his partner Eric defeated Owen and Scotty. Mustafa and Eric came back from one set down and held their nerves to win the Nationals with the score of 2,6 6,4 and 10-7.

In the Singles, Mustafa lost to Adam in the semi-finals but won the match for the third spot against Andy Kepche with the score of 6,1 and 6,1 to get the third spot.

Mustafa, representing British Columbia, also won silver in the team standings of the provinces.

Mustafa was awarded a trophy for the National Doubles Champion, trophy for the third place in Singles and a silver medal for the provincial standings. With this performance, Mustafa will break into top 5 Singles rankings in Canada. Mustafa trains at the Tennis Centre in Vancouver and goes to Sullivan Heights Secondary School.

Mustafa, son of Murtuza Raja and Farida Raja, earlier train at the Nagaraj Tennis Centre in Mysuru for seven years and attended Excel Public School in Mysuru.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sport / October 01st, 2021