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From Jamia to US: Madrasa graduate Furqan’s inspirational academic journey Madrasas are often in news, mostly for wrong reasons. On the one hand, hundreds of madrasas are being shut down allegedly for being non-productive, on the other, a good number of graduates of independent madrasas are making great academic strides. BY MANZAR IMAM One such madrasa graduate, Mohammad Furqan has qualified for the Masters of Global Affairs in Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA. His selection has been widely welcomed by graduates of different Indian madrasas and especially by the graduates of Madrasa Discourses Program run…
Filmmaker Aqdas adds another feather to his cap The documentary “Muzaffar Ke Naam,” directed by young filmmaker Aqdas Sami, has garnered acclaim by winning the 2nd Best Documentary Award at the International Cultural Artifact Film Festival (ICA) in Pune for the year 2023. It also secured the 2nd Best Documentary Award at the Indian International Short Film Festival Awards (ISFFA) in February 2024. The film has additionally received multiple awards at GIFFI Kolkata last year. The International Cultural Artifact Film Festival (ICA) organizes this annual event, attracting submissions from around the globe for consideration. Out of numerous submissions, only 22…
Veteran journalist Zafar Agha Saab 70, is no more, according to people who know him. https://twitter.com/theokhlatimes/status/1771052968449647090 He passed away at 5.30 am this morning at Fortis, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, wrote Shafiq-ur-Rahman on his timeline. According to his elder brother Qamar Agha, he was suffering from severe pneumonia and chest infection, he wrote. His body will be taken to Dargah Shah-e-Mardan, BK Dutt Colony, Jor Bagh, New Delhi, for last rites at 2 pm and he will be buried at Hauz Rani Qabristan, Near Max Hospital Saket, New Delhi, he wrote. Currently, he was editor-in-chief National Herald. Agha, who began…
Trapped Civet rescued from godown In a rare operation, an Asian palm civet ventured inside a gym equipment store-cum-godown in Delhi’s Ghitorni area. The mammal was found trapped inside the washroom of the store. The Rapid Response Unit from Wildlife SOS responded promptly to the emergency call and successfully rescued the civet, ensuring its well-being. A one-of-a-kind scenario unfolded when staff members of a gym equipment store-cum-godown in Ghitorni came across a strange looking animal in their washroom. Understanding that the animal was distressed, the staff quickly contacted Wildlife SOS. In a swift response, a two-member Rapid Response Unit from…
Moti Nagar flyover to reduce travel time In a development aimed at easing traffic woes for Delhi commuters, a 3-lane flyover connecting Dhulakuan, Azadpur, and Rohatak, Haryana was inaugurated. The PWD has constructed this 3-lane flyover on Moti Nagar Ring Road. This will benefit people traveling from Dhulakuan to Azadpur and Rohatak. Addressing the public, Arvind Kejriwal highlighted the benefits of the flyover, noting that what used to be a half-hour ordeal to cover a mere half kilometre due to traffic congestion will now be a breezy three-minute journey. Kejriwal said while only 63 flyovers existed in Delhi by 2014,…
Jamia student Ayan Ali appointed national secretary of SP student wing Ayan Ali, a student of Jamia Millia Islamia, has been appointed as the National Secretary of the SP student wing, according to a message shared by one of Ayan’s supporters. Ayan said: “During his recent visit to Delhi, Akhilesh Yadav met with me and congratulated me on my appointment as the National Secretary of the party’s student wing. There were some students from Jamia Millia Islamia/Jamia Hamdard, residents of Jamia Nagar, as well as students from Delhi University. The former president of the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) was…
Quality pre-primary/primary education is one of the essential structures on which rests the strong foundation of a healthy, prosperous, informed and empowered individuals and society. It promotes social interaction and fosters a sense of community and cohesion through inculcation of values of empathy, sharing and coordination, respect, tolerance and empathy among students. It prepares the students for a more inclusive and harmonious society, ultimately lead the students to a much brighter future. Then everyone is capable of contributing palpably towards the empowerment of the nation,’ said Dr. A Naseeb Khan on the occasion of the inauguration of City Crown Public…
Today Alumni Association of Jamia Millia Islamia (AAJMI) distributed the scholarship 2024 to students of Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi and the most awaited achievement of our Association is that Today i.e., 06.03.2024 on our proposal Al-Shifa Hospital, Abul Fazal Enclave has passed and accepted our proposal for the treatment of registered AAJMI members under the CGHS scheme rates. This effort and initiative of AAJMI will be remarkable achievement for all the Jamia Alumni, said AAJMI member.
Round-table discussion on Students’ Manifesto held The Students’ Manifesto comprises pressing demands that SIO aims to prioritize in the 2024 parliamentary election. It highlights the following areas: Equitable Reservation: Advocating for a fair and just reservation system to ensure opportunities for all. Special Attention to Socio-economic Backward Districts: Focusing on the upliftment of marginalized regions for balanced development. Enactment of the Rohit Act: Ensuring justice and safety for students. Reinstate MANF and Enhance Scholarships for Minorities: Supporting minority students financially for equal access to education. Anti-Discrimination Law: Striving for a society free from discrimination and bias. Stringent Personal Data Protection…
Okhla Press Club journalists launch drive for stickers on road dividers to avert accidents Members of the Okhla Press Club launched a drive for putting stickers on road dividers to avert accidents on the eve of its formation day on Sunday in Abul Fazal Enclave. Earlier in the day, several journalists and members of the Press Club participated in the event of the formation of the OPC, floated by NDTV journalist Munne Bharti, also known as Atharuddin. According to Munne, several journalists were honoured at the event. Later, journalists placed stickers on the dividers in Abul Fazal Enclave. It is…