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Prof. Z.M. Khan Honoured with IOS Lifetime Achievement Award

November 7, 2025Books (incl.Biographies - w.e.f.01 jan 2018 ), LeadersA G Noorani, AG Noorani, Akhtarual Wasey, Akhtarul Wasey - First President - Vice Chancellor - Maulana Azad University - Jodhpur, Dr A R Kidwai, Dr AR Kidwai, Dr Nighat Husain Nadwi, Furqan Ahmad, Hakim Abdullah Mughaisi, Hasina Hashia, Indian Muslims, Institute of Objective Studies - IOS, Justice Zakiullah Khan, Justice Zakiullah Khan - Judge - Allahabad High Court, K Rahman Khan, M Afzal - Member of Parliament, M Afzal Wani, M Akhtar Siddiqui, Maulana Hakim Abdullah Mughaisi, Meem Afzal, Meem Afzal - Member of Parliament - India, Mohammad Alam, Muslim Women of India, Muslims of Delhi, Muslims of India, Muslims of India - Positive News, Muslims of Karnataka, Muslims of New Delhi, Positive News of Indian Muslims, Positive News of Muslims of Delhi, Positive News of Muslims of India, Positive News of Muslims of Karnataka, Positive Stories of Indian Muslims, Positive Stories of Muslims of India, Prof Akhtarul Wasey, Prof Akhtarul Wasey - President - Maulana Azad University - Jodhpur, Prof B Sheik Ali - Vice Chancellor - Goa & Mangalore Universitities, Prof B Sheikh Ali, Prof Furqan Ahmad, Prof Hasina Hashia, Prof M Afzal Wani, Prof M Afzal Wani - Chairman - IOS, Prof M Akhtar Siddiqui, Prof Mohsin Usman Nadwi - President - Human Welfare Society, Prof Mohsin Usmani Nadwi, Prof Z M Khan, Prof Z M Khan - Awarded - IOS Lifetime Achievement Award 2025, Prof Z M Khan - Dean - JMI, Prof Z M Khan - Dean of Social Sciences - JMI, Professor Zahoor Mohammad Khan (Z M Khan), Z M Khan, Zakiullah Khanmpositiveone@gmail.com

DELHI :

Renowned Scholar and Former Jamia Dean Recognized for Five Decades of Academic and Social Contributions

In a grand ceremony held in the capital, the Institute of Objective Studies (IOS) conferred the prestigious IOS Lifetime Achievement Award upon Professor Zahoor Mohammad Khan (Z.M. Khan)— an eminent scholar, researcher, author, and former Dean of Social Sciences at Jamia Millia Islamia.

Prof. Khan, who also served as the former Secretary General of IOS, was presented with a citation, memento, and a cash prize of ₹1 lakh in recognition of his outstanding services to education, research, and social development.

Prof. Khan’s illustrious career spans over five decades, marked by his multifaceted roles as an academician, researcher, author, and institution builder. He has authored eight books and dozens of research papers, contributing significantly to the study of political science and sociology in India. During his 23-year tenure as Secretary General of IOS, the institution evolved from a modest initiative into a nationally respected think tank. He also played a pivotal role in launching the IOS Scholarship Programme, which has supported numerous students and researchers over the years.

The IOS Lifetime Achievement Award, instituted in 2007, aims to recognize individuals, organizations, or voluntary groups who have rendered exceptional service to the nation and society, irrespective of religion, caste, or creed.

Previous recipients of this distinguished award include former Chief Justice of India A.M. Ahmadi, Dr. A.R. Kidwai, Prof. B. Sheikh Ali, A.G. Noorani,, Prof. Akhtarul Wasey, Prof. Mohsin Usmani Nadwi Maulana Hakim Abdulllah Mughaisi, and K. Rahman Khan, among others. Prof. Khan’s inclusion in this eminent list was greeted with enthusiastic applause from the audience.

Expressing his gratitude upon receiving the honour, Prof. Z.M. Khan said, Faith in God and the spirit of service are the most precious blessings one can receive. Faith brings with it a sense of responsibility and accountability to the Creator — that is the greatest reward of life. He also acknowledged the crucial role of institutions such as Delhi University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Jamia Millia Islamia, and the Institute of Objective Studiesin shaping his academic journey.

The ceremony was chaired by Prof. M. Afzal Wani, Chairman of IOS, and graced by Justice Zakiullah Khan (former Judge, Allahabad High Court) as the chief guest.

Distinguished guests included Prof. Akhtarul Wasey (Jamia Millia Islamia & former Vice Chancellor, Maulana Azad University, Jodhpur), Prof. M. Akhtar Siddiqui, Mr. M. Afzal (former MP), and Prof. Furqan Ahmad.

The event began with a recitation from the Holy Quran by Dr. Nighat Husain Nadwi, a welcome address by IOS Secretary General Mohammad Alam, and was conducted by Prof. Hasina Hashia Vice Chairperson of IOS, who also delivered the vote of thanks.

The event not only celebrated Prof. Khan’s extraordinary contributions but also reaffirmed IOS’s commitment to honouring individuals who have significantly influenced India’s intellectual and moral landscape.

source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Latest News> Report / by Radiance News Bureau / November 07th, 2025

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

July 17, 2023Books (incl.Biographies - w.e.f.01 jan 2018 ), Education, Karnataka (under research project), LeadersDr M D Nasrulla Khan, Dr Maher Mansur, Dr Syed Ishrath Fatima, Indian Muslims, Indian Muslims in Education, Karnataka Muslims, Khader Pasha, Khader Pasha - KSOU Finance Officer, Muslims of Karnataka, Muslims of Mysuru, Muslims of Mysuru in Education, Positive News of Muslims of India, Positive News of Muslims of Karnataka, Positive Stories of Muslims of Mysuru, Prof B Sheik Ali - Vice Chancellor - Goa & Mangalore Universitities, Prof B Sheikh Ali, Prof K B Praveen, Prof Sheik Ali, Seminar of Prof B Sheik Ali Hayath Aur Khidmaath - His Life and Views, Sheik Alimpositiveone@gmail.com

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