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Newsmaker | BJP’s first Muslim MLA in Tripura who won with record margin: Meet Tafajjal Hossain

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Kalamchowra Village (Boxanagar), TRIPURA:

Hossain says people of all faiths voted for him, and he will work for everyone; CPI(M) blames Hossain’s 30,000-plus margin victory from Boxanagar, a seat held by it for 25 years, on rigging.

Tripura Boxanagar bypolls
Sepahijala: BJP candidate Tafajjal Hossain celebrates his victory in the Boxanagar assembly bypoll, at Sonamura in Sepahijala district of Tripura, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. (PTI Photo)

THE BIG Boxanagar victory has ensured that the BJP now has its first ever Muslim MLA in Tripura, Tafajjal Hossain.

The 49-year-old won the seat that had been held by the CPI(M) for the last 25 years by more than 30,000 votes in the Septembe 5 bypoll, making it the biggest-ever victory margin in Tripura.

Hossain had lost to CPI(M) candidate Mohd Shamshul Haque from Boxanagar in the Assembly elections held in February this year, by a narrow margin of 4,849 votes. The BJP reposed its faith in him when Haque’s death necessitated the bypoll. The CPI(M) candidate was Haque’s son Mijan Hossain.

With nearly 80% of the votes cast going to Hossain, the CPI(M) has been claiming large-scale rigging and electoral manipulation.

Dismissing such allegations , Hossain says he will work for people of all faiths in his constituency – Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists or Christians – as everyone had voted for him. “I happen to be the first minority legislator of the BJP in Tripura, but all the voters in my constituency voted for me in large numbers,” Hossain told The Indian Express.

He attributes his win from Boxanagar, a seat either won by the Congress or Left so far, as a factor of people being aware of things now, thanks to smartphones, the Internet and the Modi government’s Digital India campaign. People are reluctant to join pointless movements and agitations now, and are instead interested only in development, he says.

Congress to BJP to giant-killer

Hossain’s political journey is not uncommon in these parts. He used to be a Congress leader, having served as vice-president of the Congress for Sonamura district, and became a member of the Tripura PCC in 2011.

Two years later, Hossain defected to the party. This was around the time Biplab Kumar Deb at the time was leading an aggressive push for the BJP in the state, making it a party to look out for from one that was electorally irrelevant in Tripura. By 2016, Hossain was state secretary of the BJP Minority Morcha.

In 2015, Hossain plunged full-time into politics, passing on his profession of a government contractor for 15 years. Between 2017 and 2018, he served as member of the BJP’s state-level booth formation committee and in-charge of booth verification for Sonamura and Boxanagar mandals (constituency-level committees).

Till last year, Hossain was the BJP’s Sepahijala South district vice-president. Before the 2023 Assembly elections, he was appointed mandal prabhari (in-charge) of Boxanagar, before being named BJP candidate from the same seat.

While he lost the February elections, Hossain’s win came despite the CPI(M) having the advantage of the Congress by its side while the TIPRA Motha did not field a candidate. In February, the Motha candidate had got 3,000-plus votes. Both CPI(M) and Congress leaders campaigned for the Left candidate, but could not make a dent in Hossain’s performance.

High on his victory, Hossain lists his agenda to be providing Boxanagar road connectivity, electricity transmission and services, sufficient teachers in schools and fire brigade services. “During the campaign, Chief Minister Manik Saha promised he would extend his support to all the developmental initiatives I undertake,” he says.

On the top of Hossain’s agenda list is improving schools. A native of Kalamchowra village in Boxanagar, Hossain, who studied up to Class 10, has two school-going children.

Smarting from the poll loss, the CPI(M) said the huge margin of Hossain’s win was questionable. CPI(M) state secretary Jitendra Chaudhary said: “We won in February by a margin of nearly 5,000 votes. Six months later, we lost by over 30,000 votes. This is ridiculous. Voters were obstructed from going out to vote. There is sufficient evidence of fake voting, which we furnished to the Election Commission, and demanded that the polls be countermanded. But nothing happened.”

Tripura Congress president Ashish Kumar Saha claims rigging and poll violations “on a massive scale”, reducing the by-election to a mockery.

The Motha ironically blames the CPI(M) for the results , accusing the Left of running away from the field in the face of violence during counting. “If a party does not have the courage to fight for the people, backing out at the last moment to leave its own loyal workers to suffer, then why contest? The TIPRA Motha has withstood the pressures of being a party that speaks up for the rights of the indigenous people,” Motha founder and royal scion Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma posted on X, soon after the bypoll results.

Rubbishing the allegations, Hossain says the CPI(M) got the votes it did in February only by creating a “false vibe” that it was going to win, amid rumours that the Motha would align with it. “The BJP dispelled the confusion this time, so people voted wholeheartedly in favour of development, resulting in my massive win.”

source: http://www.indianexpress.com / The Indian Express / Home> News> Political Pulse / by Debraj Deb, Agartala / September 12th, 2023

Chandrayaan-3 success: Assam scientists Nazneen Yasmin, Baharul Islam shine

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Scientists Yasmin Nazneen and Baharul Islam
Scientists Yasmin Nazneen and Baharul Islam

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 Assam’s Nazneen Yasmin and Dr. Baharul Islam Barbhuyan are among the scientists who contributed to making the ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 land on the South Pole of the Moon.

Nazneen Yasmin, who is from a middle-class family of central Assam’s Nagaon district joined the ISRO after cracking the toughest selection test two years ago. The young scientist has been involved in radar tracking in the launch department of ISRO for more than a year.

But the journey was not easy for Nazeen Yasmin. While she was on maternity leave for her firstborn about six months ago, she was recalled for crucial operations at least twice and she took her child along.

Despite facing the challenges of married life and the post-pregnancy phase Nazeen was very passionate about the Chandrayyan-3. Many a time, Nazeen worked from home by keeping her baby in her lap.

Naznin Yasmin, daughter of Abul Kalam Azad and Manzila Begum of Maherpar near Juria in the remote Nagaon district received her appointment letter as a scientist at the ISRO headquarters in Swar Sriharikotha, Andhra Pradesh around two years back.

Naznin Yasmin received her primary education at Nuruddin Furkania JB School, Juria in Nagaon district in central Assam. She performed brilliant results in the matriculation or Class X final exam from Kadamani Town High School in 2007. She passed the Class XII exam from Alphabita Science Junior College in 2009 with letter marks in several subjects in the science stream. She later obtained her B.Tech in Electronics from NITS Mirza College, Guwahati in 2013 and her M.Tech in First Division from Tezpur University.

Along with working in various private scientific institutions, Nazneen passed the National Eligibility Examination under the University Grants Commission in 2018 and also qualified for the Junior Research Fellowship of the Government of India.

Nazneen Yasmin, who had dreamed of becoming a scientist since childhood, said she was inspired by the success of India’s first female astronaut Kalpana Chawla. She urges the younger generation not to think of themselves as weak and prepare themselves to get a place in the leading institutions of the country through hard work.

Also, Nazneen was inspired by the life and work of former President Dr. APJ Abbul Kalam, who came from a family with modest means, a family source said.

On the other hand, Dr. Baharul Islam Barbhuiyan of south Assam’s Hailakandi has proved that all dreams come true if a person chases them and works hard.

Baharul, 45 is a resident of Syedband II Khand village situated about 5 km from Hailakandi town. He is the pride of the Hailakandi district.

Baharul Islam’s name came into the spotlight after India’s Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft made history by landing on the south pole of the moon on Wednesday evening. He is a prominent scientist at ISRO. He is one of the scientists who played an important role in the success of Chandrayaan-3

Speaking to Awaz-the Voice Assam from ISRO headquarters in Bangalore, Baharul Islam said he was proud to be involved in a historic work that set a record in the space world. He said students have always been interested in space and after the successful landing of Vikram on the South Pole of the Moon. “Success of Charayaan-3 will result in an increase of interest and curiosity about space science among the younger generation,” he said.

He earned his B.Sc from SS College, a Masters in Mathematics from Aligarh Muslim University, PhD from Gujarat University before joining the ISRO.

Baharul’s parents were teachers and they created an environment of science at their home from the very early stage of their son. His father, Moinul Haque Barbhuiyan, has passed away. Mother Rehana is old yet she is excited about her son’s achievement.

“There are no words to express my joy at the moment. I never thought such a day of success would come. People have been calling us since Wednesday,” said Baharul’s brother Enamul Haque.

source: http://www.awazthevoice.in / Awaz, The Voice/ Home> Story by ATV / posted by Aasha Khosa / August 26th, 2023

AIMCA students secure top ranks in Karnataka University examination

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Bhatkal, KARNATAKA:

Bhatkal:

Students of the Anjuman Institute of Management and Computer Application (AIMCA) have achieved remarkable success by securing top ranks in the annual university examination conducted by Karnataka University Dharwad (KUD).

In the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) stream, Aisha Rufi, daughter of Jameel Hussain Fakardey, secured the first rank with an impressive score of 94.95% marks.

Wasira, daughter of Abdul Jabbar Shingeti, secured the eighth rank with a commendable score of 91.69% marks, while Eifa, daughter of Habibullah Siddibapa, secured the ninth rank with 91.67% marks, as announced in a press release by the Principal of AIMCA.

Anjuman Hamee-e-Muslimeen President Kazia Muzammil, General Secretary Ismail Siddique, Principal Mohammad Mohsin, and other staff members congratulated the students on their remarkable achievement in the university examination.

source: http://www.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karavali / by Vartha Bharati / August 23rd, 2023

Minorities Research Chair Set Up In First Private University Established By Muslims In Rajasthan’s Jodhpur

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Jodhpur, RAJASTHAN:

Jodhpur:

In a major initiative set to generate new avenues, the Jodhpur-based Maulana Azad University, which is the first private university established by the Muslim community in Rajasthan, has set up a Minorities Research Chair for conducting targeted studies and research on the issues, problems and challenges confronting the minority communities in the state. The research chair will make important recommendations after its studies.

The Minorities Affairs Department of the Congress government in Rajasthan has sanctioned Rs. 2 crores as financial assistance for the research chair. The university was established by the Marwar Muslim Educational & Welfare Society (MMEWS) at Bujhawar village on the outskirts of Jodhpur in 2013. The institution of higher education is now imparting education to more than 15,000 students belonging to Muslim and other less privileged communities in multiple disciplines of studies.

The Minorities Research Chair will function under Maulana Azad University’s Centre of Excellence and Research, for which Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot had granted Rs. 15 crores in 2022. The research chair, which is expected to make a meaningful intervention for the development of Muslims and other minorities, is the brainchild of noted educationist Mohammed Atique, who is the MMEWS Chief Executive Officer and the Founder-Chancellor of Maulana Azad University.

The research chair was inaugurated at a grand function organized on the university premises in the presence of Rajasthan Minorities Affairs Minister Saleh Mohammed, Rajasthan Madrasa Board Chairman M.D. Chopdar, several MLAs, public representatives, government officers, educationists, distinguished citizens, journalists and social activists on August 16. The university is already running M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in various streams.

In his address, Saleh Mohammed said the Maulana Azad University, which had made consistent progress during the last 10 years, was another name for high-quality scientific education in the future. The Minorities Research Chair would prove to be extremely beneficial for research and education in the areas crucial for the development of minority communities, he said.

After the research chair’s inauguration, the Central Equipment Room of the university’s Faculty of Pharmacy, and the classroom furniture and virtual smart classes of Crescent Public School and Maulana Azad Upper Primary School run by MMEWS were dedicated to the students. A poster of the foreign language training programme under the Chief Minister’s Minority Language Proficiency and Communication Skills Development Scheme was also released on the occasion.

Mr Atique said the Maulana Azad University was making sincere efforts to achieve the goal of “education for all” with a clear objective that no child from the weaker sections of any community should be deprived of education because of the lack of basic facilities. University president Jameel Kazmi said the research chair would review the progress of the government’s schemes for the development of minority communities and evaluate their achievements and success, besides identifying the obstacles in their implementation.

Presiding over the function, M.D. Chopdar described Atique as “Sir Syed” of the modern era while pointing out that the initiatives taken under his leadership in Jodhpur had made a record of sorts. He said the Madrasa Board was taking steps for the modernization and development of madrasas, for which the MMEWS was rendering full cooperation to it. Chopdar also flagged off a vehicle carrying the furniture supplied by the Madrasa Board to various schools in the city.

Luni MLA Mahendra Singh Bishnoi, Jodhpur City MLA Manisha Panwar and Congress leader from Soorsagar Assembly constituency, Ayub Khan, were special guests at the function. All of them praised the stellar role played by the MMEWS and Maulana Azad University in improving the educational standard of the Muslim community in Jodhpur. A large number of distinguished citizens from Barmer, Jaisalmer, Pokhran and Phalodi in western Rajasthan also came to attend the function.

The MMEWS, established in 1929 during the pre-Independence era, runs as many as 330 educational, health and social institutions. Atique has been instrumental in easing the lives of more than 45,000 youths through these institutions working in varied fields of education, health care, community development, rural development, waste-to-wealth initiatives and skill development programmes during the last four decades.

The then ruler of Jodhpur princely state, Maharaja Umaid Singh, was the patron of MMEWS and had gifted a school named ‘Durbar Muslim School’ to the Society in 1936. The Rajasthan government allotted five acres of land to the MMEWS in 1978, on which the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Muslim Senior Secondary School was constructed.

Since then, the MMEWS has established several institutions, including the Industrial Training Institute, Nursing College, Pharmacy College, B.Ed. College, Mai Khadija Hospital, Rahmatul-Lil-Alameen Blood Bank, Marwar Adarsh Gaushala and Bujhawar Veterinary Hospital.

The MMEWS established the university in 2013 with the intention of providing higher education to the most deprived and marginalized sections of society.

The first president (Vice-Chancellor) of Maulana Azad University was the noted Islamic scholar from New Delhi, Akhtarul Wasey. The current president, Jameel Kazmi, hailing from Jaipur, has taken steps for interdisciplinary studies while maintaining the indigenous ethos and the spirit of plurality in the university’s functioning.

About 45,000 students have so far passed out from the MMEWS group of institutions and become doctors, engineers and business people and entered other professions as well. Some of them have also established nursing homes and clinics in remote rural areas, which are often ignored in the government’s development plans. Maulana Azad University has set the motto, “Gain Knowledge and Serve Mankind”, for itself.

source: http://www.indiatomorrow.net / India Tomorrow / Home> Education / by the India Tomorrow Correspondent / August 25th, 2023

Seeni and Shameina’s journey of love and change continues in Alice Springs

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Madurai, TAMIL NADU / Alice Springs (Arrernte, Northern Territory), AUSTRALIA:

Seeni and Shameina's journey of love and change continues in Alice Springs - ABC News
Shameina Ibrahim and Seeni Mohammed are excited about their future in Alice Springs.(Supplied)

Growing up in Madurai in South India, Seeni Mohammed had always aspired to call Australia home.

“Australia looks after me really well … and I’m happy here with my family and wife, and good culture. And everyone is welcoming,” he said.

Mr Mohammed, 27, believes that “everything is awesome” now that he has obtained his citizenship.

Seeni Mohammed sits excitedly waiting to receive his citizenship.
Mr Mohammed is delighted to be an Australian citizen.(ABC Alice Springs: Evan Wallace)

His wife Shameina Ebrahim, 28, has a firsthand understanding of how significant the transition is for her husband.

“Citizenship might not seem a huge deal for some people but living in that position … as a family, and witnessing the struggle, I can personally say we’re so happy and proud of this moment,” she said.

Ms Ebrahim was born in Darwin to a migrant family from Southern India.

In 2018, the pair met through a mutual friend, and married the year after.

As a married couple, Ms Ebrahim has revisited some of the challenges that her own family experienced in navigating the shift to Australian life.

Mayor Matt Paterson stands with Seeni and Shameina in front of national flags.
Mr Mohammed had his citizenship conferred by Alice Springs Mayor Matt Paterson.(ABC Alice Springs: Evan Wallace)

“I’ve always been grateful for my parents making that hard choice and leaving their friends and family to get a better life for their kids,” she said.

“So seeing that growing up and also then going through it with my partner as well … it’s insightful.

“But you know, at the same time, it is rewarding because it keeps me humble.”

Making the transition

After marrying in 2019 at a wedding in India attended by over 1,000 people, the couple have prioritised respect and commitment in navigating married life.

Mr Mohammed has appreciated how a shift in values between India and Australia has shaped their relationship.

“Here everyone is equal, everyone has to have the same rights, everyone has the same part in everything. So that’s quite different,” he said.”Give value for men’s and women’s [rights], give respect to them. And give the words value so the life will be smooth.”

Seeni and Shameina stare lovingly with anticipation into one another's eyes at their wedding
Ms Ebrahim and Mr Mohammed married in India at a ceremony attended by 1,000 people.(Supplied)

For Ms Ebrahim, the transition hasn’t been without its “struggles”.

“Every life has its challenges, whether it be adapting to a new lifestyle, or transitioning from single life to being married … it really depends who you’re doing it with, your personalities need to be compatible,” she said.

“I can’t say that it was easy … we argue all the time, we’re not perfect or anything, but in that we’ve just learned to be supportive of each other.

“In sickness or in health, he’s kept his vows.”

Moving to the red centre

After living in Melbourne together for three years, the couple made the switch to Alice Springs when an exciting career opportunity emerged for Ms Ebrahim to work at the Central Australian Women’s Legal Service.

With the majority of Ms Ebrahim’s cases focusing on domestic violence, family law and housing insecurity, the young lawyer describes her daily life as “chaotic”.

At the same time, she has relished the opportunity to connect with the community.

Seeni and Shameina sit relaxing in Melbourne with a drink.
Ms Ebrahim says respect and commitment has been crucial in navigating married life.(Supplied)

Ms Ebrahim’s commitment to women’s rights has been reaffirmed by her positive experiences as a Muslim in Australia.

Growing up in Darwin, Ms Ebrahim started wearing a headscarf when she was 16 and has welcomed the response.

“I haven’t faced that much backlash in the community,” she said.

“I’ve been accepted and as a legal professional, I’m always out and about. I might be the odd one out, but you know, everyone’s been so loving and accepting.”

Seeni and Shameina stand playfully in front of house
Mr Mohammed and Ms Ebrahim lived in Melbourne together after marrying in 2019.(Supplied)

The inclusive and welcoming approach she experienced has extended to the couple’s time in Alice Springs.

“The community really supports you here,” Mr Mohammed said.

“It doesn’t matter about their background, or what ethnicity they’re from — they’re really supportive people, lovely people here.”

A future in Alice Springs

With Mr Mohammed’s goal of citizenship complete, they are now considering starting a family of their own on Arrernte country.

“We have fallen in love with Alice Springs,” Ms Ebrahim said.

“We came for better weather … and after falling in love with the town, we do see a future here and potentially raising a family as well as developing our own careers.

Seeni and Shameina stand positively after the citizenship ceremony
Ms Ebrahim and Mr Mohammed are considering starting a family in Alice Springs.(ABC Alice Springs: Evan Wallace)

Regardless of how long the couple stay in the Northern Territory, Ms Ebrahim is excited to continue building a future with a man who she loves “wholeheartedly”.

For Mr Mohammed, the feeling is very much mutual.

“I love her so much,” he said.

“I should say thanks to the god.”

source: http://www.abc.net.au / ABC News / Home> ABC Alice Springs / by Evan Wallace / March 25th, 2023

Patturumal completes 100 episodes

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Patturumal completes 100 episodes - Times of India

Popular reality show ‘Patturumal’ completes 100 episodes.

The Mappilappattu reality show is gaining attention with the exceptional performances of its 15 contestants.

Judged by popular singers Anwar Sadath, Shabnam Riyas, and Sajala Salim, the show is hosted by Rameeja Mansoor.

Kickstarted by Kerala Minister Muhammed Riyas, the show has managed to keep up the spirit without any elimination to date.

Popular Mappilappattu reality show, ”Patturumal’ has successfully completed the 100 episodes milestone. Hosted by Rameeja Mansoor, the twelfth season of the reality show features 15 singers from different walks of life.

Celebrating the 100 episodes victory, the team had a cake cutting on the floor. In the special episode, the team was seen having a blast too.

Patturumal completes 100 episodes - Times of India

‘Patturumal’ is one of the much-loved shows on Malayalam TV. ..

After the successful 11 seasons, the show premiered its 12th season in March. Despite being a reality show, ‘Patturumal’ is widely accepted for being a platform for Mappilappattu talents. For the unversed, Mappilappattu is a genre of Muslim folklore music which is predominant in the Malabar region of Kerala.

Over the years, ‘Patturumal’ has contributed many talents to the music industry. Singers Rehna, Sajila Salim, Kannur Shafi, and others gained popularity with this reality show. Interestingly, the show also marked the TV debut of Star Magic host Lakshmi Nakshathra.

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> News> TV> Malayalam / by etimes.in / July 25th, 2023

Wreath laying ceremony to commemorate death anniversary of Brigadier M. Usman, MVC (P), July 03rd

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INDIA:

A Wreath Laying Ceremony to commemorate the death anniversary of Brigadier Mohammad Usman, MVC (P) was organised at his Memorial in Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) Cemetery on 03rd July 2023.

Wreath laying ceremony of late Brig Mohd Usman held


Several Retired and Serving officers including Lt Gen Pushpendra Singh, SM** Col of the PARA Regiment and DG OL & SM, Brig. Rajneesh Mohan Cdr 50 (I) PARA Bde, Lt. Gen Gurbir Pal Singh, AVSM, VSM, DG NCC Delhi, Lt. Gen Velayudhan Sreehari, AVSM, SC, SM, AG’s BR DG (MP&PS), Lt Gen Subriti S Dahiya, SM VSM, Comdt NDC and Maj Gen Prashant Srivastava, AVSM, SM, Addl MS (B) attended the function and paid their
tributes by laying a wreath at the Memorial of Brig. M. Usman, MVC (P).


A wreath was also placed at the Memorial of Brig. M. Usman PVC (P) on behalf of JMI Vice Chancellor Prof. Najma Akhtar (Padma Shri), as her tribute to the memory of the gallant officer. NCC cadets and officers were also present to witness the solemn occasion and pay their respects.

Jamia Millia Islamia (NAAC A++ Grade Central Univ) on Twitter: "A wreath laying ceremony to commemorate the death anniversary of Late Brigadier M. Usman, MVC was organised today by a contingent from


Under Brig. Mohammad Usman, MVC (P) Para Brigade successfully defended the city of Naushera against Pakistani Tribal forces, and then valiantly recaptured the city of Jhangar.

Late Brigadier Mohammad Usman, also known as the savior of Naushera, was responsible for the recapture of Jhangar & Naushera (Jammu & Kashmir) during 1947- 48 war with Pakistan.

The gallant officer attained martyrdom on 03rd July 1948 when an
enemy artillery shell landed close to him in Naushera.

source: http://www.jmi.ac.in / Jamia Millia Islamia – JMI / Home / by Public Relations Office / July 03rd, 2023

Prof. Sheik Ali Had Contributed A Lot For Urdu Language Growth

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Mysuru, KARNATAKA:

Mysore/Mysuru:

Maintaining that former Vice-Chancellor of Goa and Mangalore Universities Prof. B. Sheik Ali was a highly talented scholar and a renowned historian, Rajyotsava awardee Dr. Maher Mansur said that Prof.Ali severely opposed the partition of the country during the freedom struggle.

He was speaking after inaugurating the one-day seminar on “Prof. B. Sheik Ali Hayath Aur Khidmaath – His life and views” organised at Kaveri auditorium in KSOU premises on Hunsur road here recently.

Maintaining that Prof.Sheik Ali strongly opposed the partition of the country at the end of British rule, Dr. Mansur said that Prof.Ali was well-versed in languages such as Urdu, Kannada, Hindi and English and has 55 works to his credit.

Highlighting the contributions of the former VC to the growth and promotion of Urdu language, he said that his (Ali) work ‘British rule in Mysore Kingdom’ has documented many important happenings then. Noting that the erstwhile Mysore Maharajas had lauded the knowledge of Prof.Ali, he said that the late VC, after his return from England, scripted 12 books in Urdu.

KSOU Finance Officer Khader Pasha, in his address, said that Prof.Ali had great concerns for education of poor Muslims and established educational institutions at Ghousianagar and other parts of the city. Prof.Ali had contributed a lot for the language when he served in the Department of Urdu, University of Mysore, he added.

KSOU Dean Prof. N. Lakshmi too spoke. KSOU Vice-Chancellor Dr. Sharanappa V. Halse, Registrar Prof. K.N. Murthy, Urdu Department Dean Prof. Ramanath Naidu, Registrar (Evaluation) Prof. K.B. Praveen, Dr. M.D. Nasrulla Khan, Dr. Syed Ishrath Fatima and others were present at the seminar.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / July 17th, 2023

MS felicitates successful NEET candidates

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Hyderabad, TELANGANA:

Six students from MS achieved scores above 600 marks in this year’s NEET examination.

MS felicitates successful NEET candidates

Hyderabad: 

The MS Education Academy has organized a felicitation ceremony to honour the successful candidates of the NEET 2023 batch.

Mohammed Lateef Khan, addressing the ceremony, expressed his delight and announced that this year, approximately 169 candidates are expected to secure free seats in MBBS. He emphasized the academy’s mission and vision for 2036, aiming to produce 10,000 doctors dedicated to serving the country and the Muslim community. These doctors will be committed to providing exceptional healthcare and making the well-being of the people their primary goal.

Khan expressed his gratitude to Allah Almighty and proudly stated that 1,763 students from the MS Education Academy have been admitted to MBBS programs. Many of them have also pursued MD degrees and are currently serving both within the country and abroad. He extended his heartfelt congratulations to the NEET-qualified students and their parents, emphasizing that these students are valuable assets to the community. He expressed his hope that their service to the people would contribute to a better world for themselves and their parents.

It is worth noting that six students from MS achieved scores above 600 marks in this year’s NEET examination. Hafiz Abdul Rahim Shukoor secured the top position with 670/720 marks, followed by Syed Abdul Basith Rehan with 665/720 marks in the second position. Shabana secured the third position with 650/720 marks, and Muhammad Abdul Malik, son of Muhammad Abdul Hameed, obtained the fourth position in MS with 647/720 marks. Amara Fatima bint Mohammad Rahman brought great honor to MS, her family, and the country by scoring 624/720 marks. Notably, Amara Fatima is the granddaughter of Mohammad Osman Ali, the younger brother of State Home Minister Mohammad Mahmood Ali.

At the beginning of the event, Mohammad Ghousuddin, the Director of MS Education Academy, warmly welcomed the students and eloquently described the educational journey of MS. He proudly mentioned that the academy, which started with just two rooms in 1991, has now expanded to 106 educational institutions nationwide. These institutions collectively accommodate more than 30,000 students and employ over 3,000 teachers.

Mohammed Lateef Khan assured the community that MS students would strive to become achievers with perfect scores of 720/720 in the future.

During the felicitation ceremony, Mr. Mohammad Anwar Ahmed and Dr. Muhammad Moazzam Hussain, Trustees of MS Education Academy, provided insightful guidance to the students. Mufti Shakeel, the imam and khateeb of the Spanish Mosque (Masjid Iqbal-ud-Daula) in Begumpet, received special recognition during the event. It is worth mentioning that his fourth daughter achieved impressive marks in NEET, joining her siblings in the prestigious accomplishment of securing free MBBS seats through MS Education Academy.

source: http://www.siasat.com / The Siasat Daily / Home> News> Hyderabad / by Zahed Farooqui / June 15th, 2023

AMU M.Tech student Sami Saud develops portable single lead ECG device

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Aligarh, UTTAR PRADESH:

The AMU student, Sami Saud, said that by capturing ECG readings remotely, the device wirelessly transmits the data to a cloud-based platform.

Aligarh: 

In a novel development, Sami Saud, a final-year M.Tech. student at the Department of Computer Engineering, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has developed a portable single lead ECG device as a part of his dissertation.

Sami, who is working on his dissertation under the supervision of Prof. M. Sarosh Umar, worked on the device in collaboration with the industry expert, Arif Shouqi from Google.

He said that the device promises to transform the landscape of remote cardiac healthcare with accuracy records, boasting an awe-inspiring 99 per cent precision compared to traditional medical-grade ECG machines.

“The gadget demonstrates the immense potential of computer engineering in tackling real-world challenges and the functionality of this groundbreaking device is both ingenious and straightforward,” he said.

Sami said that by capturing ECG readings remotely, the device wirelessly transmits the data to a cloud-based platform. On this digital frontier, advanced machine learning algorithms work tirelessly to classify heart conditions and predict the likelihood of heart attacks based on the acquired data. Early detection and proactive management of cardiac issues are now within reach.

Sleek, Portable Design

The portable ECG device embodies usability and convenience, and with its sleek and portable design, it adapts seamlessly to any healthcare environment, making it a versatile asset for hospitals and home monitoring. Through the wireless Bluetooth connectivity, users can access their ECG results in real-time on their mobile or laptop devices. Sustainability and cost-effectiveness have been embedded into the very fabric of this groundbreaking invention.

The device’s rechargeable capability eliminates the need for wasteful disposable batteries, while its impressive 9-day battery life ensures extended usage without constant recharging.

This achievement underscores the transformative power of computer engineering in addressing critical challenges in the medical domain.

Sami’s father, Saud Saghir, is also an alumnus of Aligarh Muslim University.

source: http://www.ummid.com / Ummid.com / Home> Science & Technology / by IANS / June 13th, 2023