Mohammad Taqi Ahmed Ali Shams secured the highest rank among minority students in Telangana with 666 out of 720 marks and an All India Rank of 652.
Hyderabad :
Mohammad Taqi Ahmed Ali Shams, a student of MS Junior College of the city, has secured the first rank among minority students in the Telangana NEET 2026 State Merit List, delivering another major achievement for MS Education Academy.
Taqi Ahmed scored 666 marks out of 720 in the NEET 2026 examination and secured an All India Rank (AIR) of 652, making him the highest-ranked minority student in Telangana.
The academy also announced that 34 students scored 500 marks or more in NEET 2026, describing the result as another reflection of its consistent academic performance and quality teaching.
Several other students from MS Junior College also secured prominent positions in the Telangana Minority Merit List.
The successful students include:
Daniya Mirza – 23rd State Minority Rank
Mohammad Misbah Ali – 27th
Asid Tabish Antule – 28th
Shafia Begum – 43rd
Kausar Fatima – 48th
Liza Hussain – 57th
Zeba Rouheen – 68th
Sana Fatima – 73rd
Kausar Mirza – 75th
Fauzia Khanam – 98th
Sadia Sanobar – 102nd
Fakhra Tasneem – 105th
Bilal Shaikh – 106th
Sidra Jabeen – 108th
Syeda Amina – 109th
Congratulating the successful candidates, the management of MS Education Academy extended its best wishes to the students, their parents and teachers for their contribution to the outstanding performance.
The academy said the results reflected the dedication of students and the continued support of parents and faculty members.
The institution also expressed confidence that more than 200 students from the academy would secure free MBBS seats in leading government and private medical colleges across Telangana and other parts of the country through the NEET 2026 admission process.
The latest results further strengthen MS Education Academy’s record of producing successful medical aspirants and maintaining a strong presence in the Telangana State Merit List year after year.
source: http://www.clarionindia.net / Clarion India/ Home> Editor’s Pick> India> Indian Muslims/ by Team Clarion / August 03rd, 2026
What is the true measure of a life well-lived? In an era obsessed with global mobility and material acquisition, the life of Dr. Muhammad Qutbuddin offers a compelling counter-narrative. An internationally acclaimed psychiatrist, academician, and philanthropist, Dr. Qutbuddin has spent more than 40 years in the United States, navigating the highest echelons of Western medicine. Yet, the glittering lights of America have done nothing to dim his devotion to his birthplace, Narayanpet. While his clinical practice operates within the high-tech medical landscapes of the West, his heart remains firmly tethered to the soil of Telangana.
Shattering the Vernacular Glass Ceiling
Long before he became the Director and Chief Psychiatrist at Star Psychiatric Services in Indiana, or taught the next generation of doctors as a professor at the University of Missouri, Dr. Qutbuddin was a young boy in Narayanpet, studying entirely in the Urdu medium from Class 1 to 11.
Dr. Muhammad Qutbuddin (R) with former President of India APJ Abdul Kalam
In today’s socio-educational climate, where vernacular schooling is often unjustly equated with limited horizons, Dr. Qutbuddin’s trajectory is a masterclass in resilience. Instead of letting language be a barrier, he turned it into a bridge, mastering five languages – Urdu, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, and Marathi – during his childhood. He independently conquered English by devouring international periodicals like The Herald and Reader’s Digest.
His academic brilliance eventually earned him a highly competitive merit seat at the prestigious Osmania Medical College in Hyderabad for his MBBS and MD. He then transitioned to the United States for advanced training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, later earning a Ph.D., bridging Western Medicine and Islamic Studies from the Graduate Theological Foundation, an institution affiliated with Oxford University.
Confidant to a King
Among the many extraordinary chapters of his life is a deep, 27-year friendship with the legendary heavyweight boxing champion and civil rights icon, Muhammad Ali. Dr. Qutbuddin was not merely a casual acquaintance to ‘The Greatest’; he was a trusted personal advisor and confidant. Together, they walked through international philanthropic missions and social reform programmes across the United States, bound by a shared, fierce commitment to human equality, dignity, and social justice.
Healing the Homeland
Despite his high-profile life in the American Midwest, Dr. Qutbuddin never turned his back on the community that raised him. He was a critical, quiet catalyst in the socio-political movement that successfully advocated for Narayanpet to be recognised as a distinct district. Utilising his intellectual standing, he actively engaged with senior state leadership to bring vital development to the region, including a state-of-the-art medical college.
His philanthropy rejects the temporary band-aid of charity in favour of institutionalised empowerment. In honour of his lineage, he established the ‘Noor Jahan Library’ (named after his mother) and the ‘Muhammad Qasim Library’ (named after his grandfather), which fund free computer literacy centres and academic competitions for rural youth. Furthermore, he regularly returns to hold medical camps, providing free, specialised psychiatric evaluations and modern pharmaceutical supplies to impoverished communities that would otherwise suffer in silence.
The Clinical Lens on Gen-Z
As a seasoned clinician, Dr. Qutbuddin views the modern digital landscape with deep professional alarm. He writes extensively on the psychological warfare facing today’s youth, warning against the twin epidemics of internet addiction and substance abuse. From a strict neurological standpoint, he notes that persistent exposure to explicit digital content and excessive screen time fundamentally alters basic brain chemistry, weakening cognitive systems and eroding long-term willpower.
Similarly, he views the rising crisis of drug abuse not just as a social vice, but as a severe neurotoxic emergency that shatters families and robs the younger generation of their immense potential. To offer practical interventions, his organisation, American Youth for Positive Living, works globally with adolescents. Through structured mentorship, digital fasting, and goal-setting, he helps teenagers build the moral resilience and psychological armour needed to navigate the modern world.
A Dastarkhwan in the West: Foundations on the Floor
Walk into the private domain of this global medical expert, and you will not find the cold detachment of luxury. Despite his affluence, Dr. Qutbuddin maintains an unyielding adherence to simplicity. Rejecting the formal distance of modern dining, his family continues the sacred custom of sitting together on the floor around a traditional dastarkhwan (cloth-spread) to share meals. For him, this is not just a habit; it is a profound cultural anchor. It ensures that while his mind touches the peak of global achievement, his feet remain firmly planted on the ground.
In an age characterised by rapid cultural erosion and individualistic detachment, Dr. Qutbuddin stands as an inspiring testament to an eternal truth: true success is not measured by how far you travel, but by what you give back to the soil that nurtured you. He remains a living, breathing bridge between two worlds – proof that you can embrace global knowledge without ever losing your local soul.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Focus> Pride of the Nation> Personality / by Mujahid Md / June 08th, 2026
With a copy of the Holy Qur’an in one hand and the nectar of Telugu verse in the other, Mohammad Abdul Rasheed’s life is a testament to an enduring truth: language knows no faith, and the alphabet recognises no borders.
Mohammad Abdul Rasheed is a rare crimson rose blooming in the sprawling Nandanavanam, the celestial garden of Telugu literature. His faith is Islam, yet the consciousness of being profoundly, unapologetically ‘Telugu’ flows through his very veins. He possesses no grand academic degrees, but armed with nothing more than an insatiable appetite for the written word and a fierce determination to weaponize the alphabet, he has authored 43 books. His life is an epic poem in motion.
Recently appointed as the National Coordinator for the prestigious Sri Sri Kala Vedika 7th World Telugu Literature Conference, this Akshara Tapasvi (an ascetic of letters) stands as a monument to cultural synthesis.
The Ten-Paise Genesis
Born on April 12, 1952, in the Desaipeta locality of Warangal, Rasheed was the third of 12 children born to the impoverished couple Mohammad Abdul Sattar and Sarabi. His romance with literature began with a childhood snub. At the age of nine, while lingering in a local eatery, he was mesmerised by the vibrant, multi-coloured jacket of a novel held by a customer. When the young boy instinctively reached out to touch it, he was harshly rebuked. That sting did not discourage him; instead, it ignited a lifelong obsession.
He found his sanctuary at a makeshift wooden kiosk outside the Rajarajeswari Talkies. For a deposit of one rupee, the shopkeeper let him rent pulp novels and magazines for 10 paise a day. Flipping through the iconic pages of Chandamama, Balamitra, and Vijayachitra, Rasheed devoured stories the way others consumed food.
“I have no higher education,” Rasheed reflects, his voice tinged with quiet pride. “But it was that raw, unadulterated reading habit of my childhood that gave me the spine to stand tall in the literary world today.”
The Epiphany in ‘Geeturai’ and the Accidental Teacher
As the years rolled on, the writer within Rasheed found his awakening in the columns of the Geeturai weekly magazine, where he began contributing sharp opinion pieces. His turning point, however, came during an Islamic training seminar. Tasked with speaking on the theme “Desh Bachao” (Save the Nation), Rasheed delivered an electrifying five-minute speech that stunned his mentors.
Recognising a rare linguistic prodigy, authorities appointed him in 1985 to teach Telugu as a second language at Hyderabad’s renowned Jamia Darul Huda Madrasa. For 12 years, he served as a bridge between communities, earning the revered title of ‘Rasheed Master’ among generations of students.
A Harvest of 43 Volumes
The year 1990 marked a seismic shift in his literary career when he took up the monumental task of translating four dense volumes by the globally acclaimed Islamic scholar, Maulana Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi, into Telugu. Since then, the ink has never dried on his pen. Of the 43 books he has delivered to the Telugu literary canon, nine are original creative works:
In 2003, his seminal book ‘Jihad’ – an effort to demystify and contextually reclaim the term – was unveiled and lauded by Jnanpith Award laureate, Dr. C. Narayana Reddy (CiNaRe).
In 2021, his poignant poetry anthology ‘Bangaru Desam Naa Desam’ (My Country, A Golden Country) was launched at the historic Ravindra Bharathi stage by the venerable academician Acharya Kolakaluri Enoch.
Verse for a New State
When the fires of the Telangana statehood movement were raging, Rasheed’s verses became an anthem for progress. During the 2017 World Telugu Conference, standing on the Jagruthi platforms helmed by then Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao and Kalvakuntla Kavitha, Rasheed’s voice echoed across the auditorium:
“Then, it was a Telangana of barren rocks… today, it is a Telangana of precious gems. / Then, it was wrapped in pitch darkness… today, it is a Telangana radiant with the light of electric progress.”
The stanza brought the house down, proving that his poetry was intimately tied to the soil that raised him.
To the Zenith of Global Telugu Stages
Rasheed’s contribution extends far beyond the quiet solitude of writing; he is a lifetime member who has shaped four distinct World Telugu Conferences. He famously shared stages with cultural ambassadors like Ghazal Srinivas, felicitating contemporary poets.
In a crowning achievement for his decades of silent service, the ‘Sri Sri Kala Vedika’ has named Rasheed the National Coordinator for its upcoming 7th World Telugu Literature Conference, slated for June 6–7, 2026, at the Godavari Global University in Rajamahendravaram. For a scholar from a Muslim minority background to be elevated to the vanguard of Telugu cultural custodianship is a historic moment of pride for the entire state.
A Decorated Journey
Over the decades, a garland of prestigious accolades has found its way to Rasheed:
Gidugu Rammurthi Panthulu National Award (for linguistic service)
Joshua Sahitya Bhushan Award
International Sri Sri Kala Vedika ‘Kaviratna’ National Merit Award
Prajakavi Kaloji Narayana Rao Literary Service Award
Maulana Abul Kalam National Award
NTR Legendary Award by the Helping Hand Foundation
The Final Verse
Mohammad Abdul Rasheed remains an inherently humble man who has spent a lifetime proving that while faiths may vary, language remains a singular, unifying thread. He is the living embodiment of the truth that letters possess no caste, and syntax bears no religion. The boy from the Warangal cinema kiosk who traded ten paise for a dream has climbed to the absolute zenith of the Telugu literary world. As his pen continues to slash through biases, the Telugu linguistic world smiles upon its extraordinary son.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Features> Focus / by Radiance News Bureau / June 03rd, 2026
The Telangana government has announced Fire Services Pathakams for 20 personnel of the Telangana Disaster Response and Fire Services Department in recognition of distinguished, outstanding and meritorious service, they will be conferred on the award winners at the Telangana Formation Day programme on June 2.
The awards are being conferred on police, vigilance and enforcement, anti-corruption bureau, special protection force and fire services personnel for their contributions in their respective fields.
Two personnel have been selected for the Telangana Fire Services Shourya Pathakam — Fire Fighter at Mancherial Fire Station P. Rajender and Leading Fire Fighter at Chandrayangutta Fire Station Nisar Ahmed Khan. The Telangana Fire Services Mahonnatha Pathakam has been awarded to District Fire Officer of Warangal A. Yagnanarayana.
Three personnel have been selected for the Telangana Fire Services Uttama Seva Pathakam — Vikarabad District Fire Officer T. Purna Chandar, Nagarkurnool District Fire Officer P. Giridhar Reddy and Leading Fire Fighter at Cantonment Fire Station K. Balaiah.
The Telangana Fire Services Seva Pathakam has been awarded to 14 personnel. The recipients are J. Govardhan Reddy, Madhapur Fire Station; A. Shravan, Shadnagar Fire Station; G. Venkateshwar, Malkajgiri Fire Station-I; G. Srinivasa Reddy, Gajwel Fire Station; B. Bhimaiah, Kagaznagar Fire Station; P. Rami Reddy, Hayathnagar Fire Station; Mohd. Gulam Yezdani, Adilabad Fire Station; B. Sampath, Chennur Fire Station; E. Ravi Prakash, Alampur Fire Station; Qadeer Ahmed Khan, Khanpur Fire Station; Ch. Jitender Kumar, Miryalguda Fire Station; V. Rambabu, Khammam Fire Station; P. Bhaskar Rao, Khammam Fire Station; and P. Sreenivasu, Yadagirigutta Fire Station.
Recipients of the Telangana Fire Services Shourya Pathakam are entitled to a recurring monthly grant of ₹500 and a one-time grant of ₹10,000. Recipients of the Mahonnatha Pathakam will receive a one-time grant of ₹40,000, while those awarded the Uttama Seva Pathakam and Seva Pathakam will receive ₹30,000 and ₹20,000 respectively.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> India> Telangana / by The Hindu Bureau / June 01st, 2026
Cardiologist Dr Mohammad Iqbal Sanai served King Khaled bin Abdulaziz and prominent Saudi families for decades.
Dr Mohammad Iqbal Sanai.
Hyderabad:
Renowned cardiologist Dr Mohammad Iqbal Sanai, who served the Saudi royal family and several prominent families in the Kingdom, passed away in Hyderabad on May 14, 2026. He was 95.
According to his son, who spoke to Siasat.com, Dr Sanai is survived by his wife, Bader Babu Khan, daughter of late Khan Bahadur Abdul Kareem Babu Khan, and their four children.
Born in 1931, Dr Sanai completed his MBBS in 1955 before moving to Scotland for higher studies. He earned his MRCP in Cardiology from the University of Edinburgh in 1960.
He began his medical career as a government doctor in Warangal and later worked at Osmania Hospital in Hyderabad.
Career in Saudi Arabia
Dr Sanai moved to Jeddah in 1965, where he emerged as one of the city’s earliest specialist cardiologists. He became closely associated with several well-known business families, including the Bin Mahfouz, Binladin, Bugshan, Sharbatly, Ali Reza, Zainal and Gabel families.
In the early 1970s, he started attending to then Crown Prince Khaled bin Abdulaziz and later became his family physician.
In 1978, Dr Sanai was appointed full-time physician to King Khaled bin Abdulaziz and remained in the role until the monarch’s death in 1982.
Dr Mohammad Iqbal Sanai with King Khaled bin Abdulaziz.
Recognition and retirement
The Saudi government granted Dr Sanai citizenship in 1976 in recognition of his contribution to healthcare services in the Kingdom.
Following a medical career spanning over five decades, he retired in 2007. He was widely respected for his professionalism, dedication and compassionate care.
source: http://www.siasat.com / The Siasat Daily / Home> News> Hyderabad / by Sakina Fatima / May 19th, 2026
Candidates who appeared for the exam can check their results on the official website.
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Hyderabad:
The Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) announced the TG EAPCET 2026 results and list of toppers on Sunday, May 17 at 11 am.
Candidates who appeared for the exam can check their results on the official website. The exam for the Agriculture and Pharmacy (A&P) streams was held on May 4 and 5, and from May 9 to 11 for the Engineering stream.
List of TG EAPCET 2026 toppers
Apart from results, the list of toppers in both Engineering and Agriculture & Pharmacy streams was also released.
Engineering stream toppers with marks:
M Rushi (156.63532)
Bejugama Anshul (148.708176)
Maraka Vamsidhar Reddy (147.056336)
Jonnala Roshan Manideep Reddy (144.445408)
Adula Sai Nikith (143.307835)
Mallavarapu Aasna (143.289441)
Vivan Sharad Mahiswari (142.926964)
Telluri Shreyas Reddy (140.249202)
Bommireddy Sameeraj Reddy (139.856143)
Rapolu Jayanth Shekhar (139.781223)
Toppers in Agriculture & Pharmacy stream
Following is the list of TG EAPCET 2026 Agriculture & Pharmacy stream toppers with marks:
Mukkaram Ahmed (150.177079)
Taduri Nivrut Sai Venkat (43.439842)
Sahiti Geetika Gunithi (142.354904)
Mayuk Jayasimha (139.780946)
Amair Anas (137.400516)
Nathan Sheba Jerusha (137.242821)
Periketi Anuraag (136.672659)
Bura Sai Sharan (135.216625)
Maruthi Satya Srikar (134.971629)
Rutumbika Mohanty (134.576582)
Download TG EAPCET 2026 results
To download the TG EAPCET 2026 results, follow these simple steps:
Visit the official website of TG EAPCET (click here).
Enter hall ticket number, registration number and date of birth
Click on ‘View Results’ to download thre results.
source: http://www.siasat.com / The Siasat Daily / Home> News> Telangana / by Sameer Khan / May 17th, 2026
The unkindest cut came in September 2018. When Kamaluddin passed away in Hyderabad, he was denied a state funeral, the minimum courtesy and standard practice for senior government personalities.
M Kamaluddin Ahmed
Long before Telangana became a reality, before slogans echoed across university campuses and political parties, there was M Kamaluddin Ahmed, who raised his voice for the region’s forgotten villages and neglected people.
History is often unkind to people who speak early. Several prominent names have become synonymous with the decades-old “struggle” for a separate Telangana, but it was Ahmed who stood up first and raised the issue of neglected farmers.
A son of Telangana’s rural soil, Ahmed carried the cause to Parliament, warning about the deep inequalities between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh decades before statehood was achieved.
And now, he is slowly fading away from the history books of Telangana statehood formation.
Hyderabad’s young men and women who completed their schooling in the late 1960s and early 1970s would recall the “Telangana agitation” that played havoc with many lives. That period was marred by hunger strikes, violence and police firing. Even the then dynamic M Channa Reddy would soon fade in the minds of the people of this region.
The simmering anger of the region’s original populace was, however, far from extinguished, as the justifiable demand for a separate “Telangana” state remained a pipe dream. Though the movement for a separate state gained fresh momentum again in the 2000s, it was not until June 2014 that the Telangana state finally became a reality.
He spoke for rural Telangana till his last breath
Right from the early 1960s to the 1990s, Kamaluddin Ahmed continued his work for the people of Telangana at the grassroots level.
He was an MLA from Cheriyal and Jangaon in 1962 and 1967, respectively. He was MP from Warangal/Hanamkonda during 1980, 1989 and 1991-96, before becoming the Union minister of state (civil supplies and public distribution) and minister of state (commerce).
Between 1985 and 1989, in his capacity as chairman of the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED), he ensured fair representation of local issues at the central level. In 1994, he was made president of the then Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC).
Ahmed’s focus on irrigation projects brought great benefit to the highly arid farmland areas of Telangana. The greening of the hitherto arid belt of Karimnagar-Warangal, thanks to the Sriram Sagar Project (irrigation/hydroelectric power), was largely due to his untiring initiatives on the ground.
Most importantly, it is worth noting that during the Lok Sabha debates to commemorate the 50th anniversary of India’s Independence on September 1, 1997, it was Kamaluddin Ahmed who highlighted the continued backwardness of the “real” Telangana, especially in comparison with the far more advantaged and favoured Andhra region.
In 2001, Ahmed went on to become a member of the Planning Commission.
In addition to his political acumen, Ahmed was a well-read scholar who was fluent in Telugu, Urdu and English, an ideal combination for a Telangana statesman. His interest in sher-shayarimade him special to many from across the political spectrum. One of them was former prime minister AB Vajpayee, who handpicked Ahmed to be India’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia during 2002-04.
Telangana’s rural son deserted
However, this exposition at the key parliamentary forum resulted in a backlash that was grossly unfair not only to the cause of Telangana, but also to the individual whose voice had never been acknowledged in the annals of the fight for Telangana statehood.
Post September 1997, Kamaluddin Ahmed’s former allies and even close colleagues and friends — many of whom had shared his vision — not only deserted him but also sought to discredit him in every way possible.
Most of them had already switched to an anti-separate Telangana stance. The abrupt lack of support was reflected in Ahmed losing the 1998/99 Lok Sabha election, which came as a rude surprise even to the man himself. Deeply saddened by the behaviour of his close friends and senior leaders, Ahmed opted for early retirement from active politics.
For such a singular crusader of the cause of Telangana, the injustices heaped on Ahmed are beyond enumeration — injustices that defy all reason. To be denied credit where due is commonplace in every sphere of human endeavour, but the targeted “erasure” of a senior leader with a remarkable track record can only be construed as vendetta.
Kamaluddin Ahmed passed away without a proper farewell
The unkindest cut came in September 2018. When Ahmed passed away in Hyderabad, he was denied a state funeral, the minimum courtesy and standard practice for senior government personalities. The “new-born” state saw no need to honour one of the foremost champions who had relentlessly argued for its very identity. Sadder still, the lapse raised no eyebrows.
With the Congress now back at the helm in Telangana, there is ample opportunity to set the record straight and accord M Kamaluddin Ahmed the recognition and credit he fully deserves. The annals of the Telangana movement would remain incomplete without the name of this selfless crusader for the region’s identity and economic development.
This was the voice of a true son of the soil, not that of an opportunistic politician. And this was a full decade before the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) gave its clarion call for a separate Telangana.
“Telangana Shining” is a label that we see everywhere in Hyderabad today. However, few in this bustling South Indian city of 7 million would remember, even if faintly, that statehood for this region did not come easy.
source: http://www.siasat.com / The Siasat Daily / Home> News> Telangana / by Raziuddin Ahmed / May 14th, 2026
In a significant achievement, Professor (Dr.) Muhammad Mumtaz Ali, hailing from Hyderabad, India, has been honored with Malaysia’s National Book Award for the third time. Currently teaching at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) in Kuala Lumpur, Prof. Ali was recognized for his outstanding contribution through his latest work, “Islamic Research: Theory, Methodology, and Thesis Writing,” published in 2022.
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The prestigious National Book Award 2023 and Certificate for the year 2023 were presented to Prof. Ali in a grand ceremony held on December 22, 2023. The certificate carries the signatures of Prime Minister Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Minister Dato Seri Zambry Abdul Qadir.
Born in Hyderabad in 1955, Prof. Ali holds a doctorate in philosophy in Islamic studies from Aligarh Muslim University. He began his academic journey by completing his master’s degree in Islamic studies at Aligarh Muslim University and a bachelor’s degree in modern western political thought from Osmania University.
Joining IIUM in 1987 as an assistant professor, Prof. Ali has been a dedicated member of the university ever since. Currently, he leads the Abdulhamid Abusulayman Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences in the Department of Usul al-Din and Comparative Religion.
His award-winning book, “Islamic Research: Theory, Methodology, and Thesis Writing,” advocates for the transcendence of Islamic research beyond religious topics, emphasizing its relevance to all aspects of life and society. The book distinguishes Islamic research from conventional methods, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive theory and methodology.
Prof. Ali’s contributions extend to various branches of Islamic theology, including developmental studies, modernization, epistemological and methodological studies, critical thinking, philosophy of science, and modernity. His books, especially those on the Islamization of Knowledge, are widely regarded as bestsellers on campus.
In 2014, Prof. Ali received the National Book Award for his book, ‘Issues in Islamization of Human Knowledge: Civilization Building Discourse of Contemporary Muslim Thinkers.’ His consistent recognition reflects his commitment to advancing Islamic research and knowledge.
source: http://www.islamicvoice.com / Islamic Voice / Home> National News and Affairs / pix of book added – amazon.in / by Islamic Voice / February 24th, 2024.
Ramsha is an alumna of Azim Premji University, Bangalore, where she pursued her undergraduate degree in Liberal Arts. She later went on to complete a Master’s in History and Persian from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London.
Hyderabad:
In a moment of immense pride for Hyderabad, RamshaFarhan has secured the 1st Rank in NLSAT-LLB 2025, the national-level entrance examination for admission to the prestigious National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore — widely regarded as the top law school in the country.
Ramsha is an alumna of Azim Premji University, Bangalore, where she pursued her undergraduate degree in Liberal Arts. She later went on to complete a Master’s in History and Persian from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London.
She hails from a family with a strong legacy of intellectual and cultural contributions. Ramsha is the daughter of Ashhar Farhan and Humera Ahmed, co-founders of Lamakaan, Hyderabad’s iconic open cultural space. She is also the granddaughter of the celebrated writer and Padma Shri awardee Jeelani Bano.
Known for her academic excellence and deep social commitment, Ramsha Farhan’s achievement is not just personal but a proud milestone for her city and community. Her success is a testament to the values of education, culture, and progressive thought that her family has championed for decades.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Ramsha and wish her continued success as she embarks on her legal journey at NLSIU.
source: http://www.munsifdaily.com / Munsif News 24 x 7/ Home> Hyderabad / by Syed Mubashir / June 03rd, 2025
The idea took shape after Aziz read about a food bank in Chennai. Moved by the concept, he decided to start something similar in Hyderabad.
The menu remains simple — usually rice, bagara rice and dal — ensuring freshly cooked, nutritious food for those who need it most.Photo | EPS
Hyderabad :
Hyderabad is a city synonymous with food — from the aroma of biryani to bustling night markets. But for Mohammed Aziz, the city’s most important meal is not served in its famous restaurants. It is handed out at dawn outside hospitals to patients and families who often go hungry after exhausting their savings on treatment. What began in 2015 with 34 packets cooked in his mother’s kitchen has grown into a daily effort feeding nearly 300 people across the city.
The idea took shape after Aziz read about a food bank in Chennai. Moved by the concept, he decided to start something similar in Hyderabad. With help from his mother and four friends, he prepared the first batch of meals and distributed them on the streets. “There was no big plan; just a Facebook page and the belief that if people saw the need, they would come forward,” Aziz, 38, a corporate professional, tells TNIE.
Today, much of the distribution happens near Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, where many patients and caregivers struggle to afford even a basic meal. “My parents always told me that doing good eventually finds its way back to you,” Aziz says. “Hyderabad is known for its food, but seeing eople starving outside government hospitals felt like a personal insult.”
For the past decade, his days have followed a steady rhythm. Early mornings are spent distributing meals to patients, caregivers and migrant workers sleeping on pavements. After the last packet is handed out, he heads to his corporate job. “We serve around 300 to 400 people every morning — patients and their families who have nothing left after paying for medicines,” he says.
Over the years, the initiative has grown into a volunteer network of students, professionals and homemakers. Meals are distributed near major government hospitals such as Niloufer Hospital, Gandhi Hospital and Osmania General Hospital, where the need is often most visible. “You see cancer patients and migrant workers who have not had a hot meal in days. Giving them food is not just about nutrition; it is about ensuring they do not lose their dignity while they are suffering,” Aziz says.
Interestingly, the initiative does not accept monetary donations. For the past decade, the group has followed a zero-cash policy. Those who wish to contribute either cook food at home, sponsor raw materials or volunteer during distribution. As the effort expanded, the team set up a small kitchen in King Koti to manage the daily cooking. Preparations begin at about 5.30 am, and by 7.30 am the meals are ready for distribution.
The menu remains simple — usually rice, bagara rice and dal — ensuring freshly cooked, nutritious food for those who need it most.
What started with four friends has now grown into a citywide volunteer network, with over 40 active members helping with cooking, packing and distribution. After a decade of work, Aziz says the mission remains unchanged. “I want to reach every major hospital in Hyderabad,” he says. “No one waiting for treatment should have to worry about their next meal.”
source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Good News / by Megha Nath / March 15th, 2026
