Ahmer Khan, a journalist hailing from Kashmir, has been honored with the prestigious 2023 Martin Adler Prize at the annual Rory Peck Awards. Khan, a regular freelancer for The Guardian, was recognized for his fearless reporting on some of the most challenging and contentious issues in India.
The award ceremony, held on November 17, showcased Khan’s remarkable contributions to journalism, with the jury commending his work for shedding light on tough issues in India with both impact and sensitivity. The Guardian, which nominated Khan for the award, expressed their unwavering confidence in his journalistic prowess, citing his reliability and dedication to going above and beyond for stories he is passionate about.
In response to winning the Martin Adler Prize, Khan dedicated his achievement to the “brave journalists working in Gaza who, in the line of duty, sacrificed their lives for journalism.” This heartfelt gesture underlines Khan’s solidarity with journalists facing perilous conditions in conflict zones.
To brighten up this Monday morning, here's the moment @ahmermkhan is announced winner of the Martin Adler Prize at the #RoryPeckAwards last week👏 👏.
The Martin Adler Prize, established in memory of Swedish freelance camera operator Martin Adler, who tragically lost his life in 2006, aims to honor local freelancers or field producers making significant contributions to newsgathering.
source: http://www.thehindustangazette.com / The Hindustan Gazette / Home> News> Motivational Story / by The Hindustan Gazette / November 20th, 2023
Founded in 1988 by Mohammed Ismail, Seahath Canning Company has evolved from a small family-run business into a major player in the global canned seafood industry. Managed by four generations of the Ismail family, the company’s remarkable journey from manual to mechanized processing reflects both its growth and resilience.
The company, which started with a focus on the North East Indian market, has expanded its reach, now supplying canned seafood to Angola, Libya, Turkmenistan, Dubai, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, Saudi, Djibouti, Somalia, Togo, Congo, Uganda, Bangladesh, Nepal, Ghana, the Indian Navy, Assam Rivalry and the Indian Army.
Seahath Canning, based in Goa’s Margao Industrial Estate, began its operations in an environment where it faced stiff competition from other companies serving similar markets in India, Thailand, and Myanmar.
The turning point came in 2006, when Seahath received its first major export order from Dubai, African countries, requesting 100 containers of canned sardines. To handle such volumes, Ismail’s sons—Asif, Anis, and Akif—began exploring automation, visiting factories in Indonesia, and integrating high-speed production machinery into their operations. The company’s production line shifted from manual to automated systems, ensuring efficiency and quality.
This investment in technology proved invaluable as Seahath continued to grow, securing more UN contracts and diversifying its client base.
In 2009, Seahath also began supplying the Indian Army with canned seafood, including tuna and mackerel, solidifying its position as a trusted supplier of high-quality seafood. Locally, the company launched its “Oceans Secret” brand in 2008, which catered to the general public, marking a significant step in moving beyond the North East Indian market.
Today, Seahath Canning has expanded to export canned seafood across the Globe – Has a Manufacturing Hub in Goa (India) a distribution Hub in the Middle East, and Africa, and Exporting to 17 countries.
Distribution Hubs – Lome (Togo), Dubai, Saudi, Ghana
Exports – Angola, Libya, Turkmenistan, Dubai, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, Saudi, Djibouti, Somalia, Togo, Congo, Uganda, Bangladesh, Nepal, Ghana across Africa, the Middle East, and beyond, including Angola, Ghana, and Zimbabwe.
The company’s commitment to quality is evident in its stringent processes, which involve constant laboratory testing and quality control checks from procurement to packaging.
Seahath’s facilities also boast state-of-the-art machinery sourced from Thailand, China, and Europe, enabling them to manufacture 50,000 cans per day.
Ismail credits the company’s success to a balanced approach of reinvesting profits into the business, maintaining quality, and supporting social causes.
In line with these values, Seahath has provided jobs for over 500 laborers and operates without relying on bank loans. Ismail’s philosophy of social welfare, alongside business growth, has helped foster a thriving enterprise.
Seahath’s future looks bright as the canned food industry in India, particularly in urban markets, continues to grow. With a focus on convenience and quality, the company is now experimenting with ready-to-eat food options, including seafood and chicken, to meet evolving consumer demands.
As Seahath Canning continues to expand, it remains committed to responsible fishing practices, sustainable seafood sourcing, and food safety certifications like ISO 22000:2008 and HACCP.
source: http://www.thehindustangazette.com / The Hindustan Gazette / Home> News> Motivational Story / by The Hindustan Gazette / January 09th, 2025
RIFAH hosted a landmark national-level workshop themed “From the Village to the World” in Goa, aimed at empowering aspiring exporters to take their promising products to the global stage. The two-day programme brought together participants from 9-12 states across India, fostering an environment of learning, networking, and inspiration.
The event commenced with an inaugural address by Dr. Aslam Mohd, President of RIFAH Maharashtra, followed by an impactful keynote speech delivered by Mr. Syed Mumtaz Mansoori, President of RIFAH Karnataka.
Mr. Mansoori’s address emphasised the essence of global trade, identifying export opportunities, and understanding market demands, weaving in examples from prophetic traditions to illustrate the Islamic perspective of global business.
Workshops during the programme included sessions on “Fundamentals and Regulations of Export and Import” by Br. Siraj and an Interactive Workshop on Strategic Planning for Import and Export by Br. Anis Mohammed, Director of Seahath Canning Company.
These sessions offered practical insights into business strategy development, goal setting, market penetration, and leveraging B2B platforms, trade fairs, and digital marketing for international trade.
The workshop also featured a factory visit to Seahath Canning Company, India’s leading seafood exporter, which operates globally in over 15 countries. This visit provided participants with a firsthand understanding of the export process at scale. Additionally, participants had the opportunity to explore Goa’s breathtaking natural beauty, including its serene seashores, blending business learning with memorable experiences.
The workshop’s vibrant participation and engaging sessions left attendees energised and enthusiastic about stepping into the global trade arena, fulfilling the event’s vision of connecting local products to international markets.
The programme was conducted under the leadership of Mr. Mirza Afzal Baig (General Secretary of RIFAH), ensuring its success and alignment with the organisation’s vision.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Entrepreneurship> Latest News / by Radiance News Bureau / January 27th, 2025
One print depicts Tipu’s two sons being taken hostage by Lord Charles Cornwallis, after the third Anglo-Mysore war in February 1792, and the other is a portrayal of their return to their mother.
The prints were made in 1796 by publisher Haines. / Credit: DH Photo/ B K Janardhan
A city-based art collector, Sunil Baboo, has recently acquired two rare prints of paintings from Tipu Sultan’s era. They capture significant moments in the history of the erstwhile Kingdom of Mysore.
One print depicts Tipu’s two sons being taken hostage by Lord Charles Cornwallis, after the third Anglo-Mysore war in February 1792, and the other is a portrayal of their return to their mother.
History has it that Cornwallis laid out severe conditions Tipu had to adhere to in the Treaty of Seringapatam. He demanded that Tipu hand over his sons to British custody, until the king carried out all the demands he had agreed upon.
“While there are multiple artworks depicting the moment of surrender, it is rare to come across one capturing the sons being returned to Tipu’s wife,” says 65-year-old Baboo, who has been collecting historic books, maps, aquatints and documents since 1982.
The creator of the paintings is unknown, but they were turned into prints in 1796 by publisher Haines. This was even before the defeat and death of Tipu during the fourth Anglo-Mysore war in 1799. “Many of these artists never set foot in India. They created these images based on what was described to them. While there was an artistic bent to them, it was more a way for them to document important events,” Baboo explains. Many of these prints were originally etchings and engravings that were coloured by hand, adds the Gangenahalli resident.
He learnt of the prints a few months ago, and was able to edge out some of the biggest auction houses like Bonhams, UK. “They were planning to auction them in June 2024, but I was able to procure them through my contacts,” he explains. Over the years, Baboo has built a wide network of collectors and auction houses that tip him off on new discoveries. Most of this category of prints are found in family collections of descendants of French and British soldiers of the colonial period.
The prints, once discovered, are restored and framed. Baboo’s 16×14-inch prints came with a lot of archival tape and paper at the back of the frame. “Presumably to reinforce them. They can be kept in this condition for a long time,” he says.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> India> Karnataka> Bengaluru / by Rashmi Rajagopal / January 24th, 2025
Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner Ashaad-Ur-Rahman Shariff (now transferred) receiving the ‘Best Returning Officer’ award from Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot during the National Voters Day celebrations held at Raj Bhavan in Bengaluru on Saturday (Jan. 25).
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Photo News / January 27th, 2025
Shaikh Tanveer Asif taking charge as the new Commissioner of Mysuru City Corporation from outgoing Commissioner Ashaad Ur Rahman Shariff on Monday. | Photo Credit: M.A. Sriram
Shaikh Tanveer Asif, a 2017 IAS batch, took charge as the new Commissioner of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) from outgoing Commissioner Ashaad Ur Rahman Shariff here on Monday.
Mr. Asif was earlier serving as the chief executive officer of the Mandya Zilla Panchayat.
Mr. Asif expressed his happiness about getting an opportunity to work in Mysuru. He said that he would focus on improving the city’s infrastructure and civic facilities. Priority will be given to solid waste management, especially considering the city’s previous reputation in this area.
The new Commissioner also said that he would make efforts to restore the city’s reputation as the cleanest city, working towards the goals of the Swachh Bharat Mission.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> India> Karnataka / by The Hindu Bureau / January 27th, 2025
Shaikh Tanveer Asif, a 2017 batch IAS Officer of Karnataka cadre, took charge as the new Commissioner of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) from outgoing Commissioner Ashaad-Ur-Rahman Shariff, who has been transferred, at the MCC Office on Sayyaji Rao Road here this morning.
Speaking on the occasion, Asif said he was happy to get an opportunity to serve in Mysuru, known as cultural and heritage capital of the State.
Pointing out that his first priority is to improve basic infrastructure of the city and betterment of civic and utility services, he said prominence will be given for proper maintenance of parks and regular management and disposal of all sorts of wastes and garbage generated in city.
Highlighting that the co-operation of sub-ordinates, other staff and elected representatives is crucial for meeting the objectives and goals of MCC in the best possible way, Asif hoped that Mysuru will blossom into a more prosperous city and regain the ‘Cleanest City’ tag which the city had bagged a couple of times earlier. He further said that he would give his best for bringing honour to MCC and the Government.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / January 27th, 2025
“It is a massive achievement as the four awardees in South Western Railway had to compete with a 37,000-strong railway workforce in the Zone,” said Bengaluru Divisional Railway Manager A K Verma
Geeta Mohapatra and K Puja
Bengaluru :
Six railway employees in Karnataka have been selected to receive the 65th annual Railway National Award from the Railway Ministry, a much coveted honour billed as a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunity. They are part of the 139 awardees across the country for the financial year ending March 2020.
Their names were belatedly announced on November 5 due to the COVID crisis and the ceremony in which Railway Minister Piyush Goyal will present the awards is likely to be a virtual one. Three of them, including two women employees, were chosen for their outstanding performance in the Bengaluru Railway Division. Another official belongs to the Central Railway Workshop in Mysuru while two work at Yelahanka’s Rail Wheel Factory of Indian Railways.
According to Bengaluru Divisional Railway Manager A K Verma, “This is the highest recognition any railway employee can get in their career. It is a massive achievement as the four awardees in South Western Railway had to compete with a 37,000-strong railway workforce in the Zone.”
The two women officers have been pioneers in their fields in the Bengaluru Division. Senior Divisional Operations Manager, Geeta Mohapatra, who has recently moved over to the Railway Recruitment Board as Member Secretary, is the the only woman to have taken over the helm of train operations in the choked rail network of Bengaluru.
Delighted to be recognised, Mohapatra told The New Indian Express, “We do not work for awards but it feels really good to be recognised. Makes you feel very confident about your work.” During her tenure here, she was instrumental in speeding up trains, maintaining punctuality of Passenger, Mail and Express trains. The commencement of the Baiyappanahalli new coaching terminal, opening of two freight terminals and despatch of cars of KIA Motors from Penukonda to North India, which have boosted the revenue of the division, figure among her achievements.
K Puja is the Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer in the division. She was the first woman to join as a Junior Electrical Engineer in the division in 2009 and has moved up the ranks. The division was the first in the country to meet the target fixed by the Railway Board for installation of escalators at railway stations and she headed the team which installed six of them. “It feels great. This is once-in-a-lifetime recognition at the highest level. I have had a very smooth career as my bosses were very supportive throughout,” she said.
K Asif Hafeez
Senior Divisional Personnel Manager, K Asif Hafeez, who was instrumental in computerising the Railway exams taken up by staffers for promotions that nearly 2,000 employees take write annually, and E Ashwathappa, Chief Depot Materials Superintendent, Central Railway Workshop at Ashokapuram in Mysuru are other SWR winners.
E Aswathappa
The awardees from Yelahanka’s RWF are C Prabhakar, Senior Section Engineer, and G Venkatesh, Deputy Chief Mechanical Engineer, Planning, who was awarded for his performance in his previous job as professor at Indian Railway Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering in Jamalpur.
source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Good News / by S Lalitha / November 07th, 2020
Arif Hafeez taking charge as Guntur Urban SP on Wednesday
Guntur :
Arif Hafeez took charge as Guntur Urban SP on at the district police office on Wednesday.
Speaking on this occasion, he said that police officials are ready to work for people and sought cooperation of the people to strictly implement the curfew in the district.
He recalled that he worked in Guntur district and have idea about the Guntur district. He said he would try to check illegal transport of ganja, liquor and banned gutka.
The new SP thanked Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and Director General of Police for posting him as Guntur Urban SP.
source: http://www.thehansindia.com / The Hans India / Home> News> State> Andhra Pradesh / by Hans News Service / June 02nd, 2021
Ms. Taranum was among the 22 recipients of Best Electoral Practices awards in recognition of their outstanding contributions to election management, security management, voter education and inclusivity.
President Droupadi Murmu presenting Best Electoral Practices Award to Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner Fouzia Taranum at Maekshaw Centre Auditorium in New Delhi on National Voters Day on Saturday, a day before the 76th Republic Day. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner Fouzia Taranum was honoured with an award for adopting the Best Election Practices Award for 2024-25.
President Droupadi Murmu presented the award to the officer in the presence of Union Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, and Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu at Maekshaw Centre Auditorium in New Delhi on National Voters Day on Saturday, a day before the 76th Republic Day.
Ms. Taranum was among the 22 recipients of Best Electoral Practices awards in recognition of their outstanding contributions to election management, security management, voter education and inclusivity. The awards recognised exceptional contributions across multiple categories in election management for the 2024 Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections held in 2024.
Best Performing State Award was given to CEOs of Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, and Maharashtra. Government Departments like NIC, Railways, and Petroleum Ministry were also lauded for voter awareness and logistical support. Media awards acknowledged Radio Mirchi and Doordarshan for impactful election campaigns.
Ms. Taranum was among the 11 officers from across the country who received the award in the General Category and the only one in Karnataka.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> India> Karnataka / by The Hindu Bureau / January 26th, 2025
