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The Centre for Media and Mass Communication at Jamia Hamdard turned into a vibrant hub of colours, brushes, and creativity as Awaz: The Media and Drama Club organised a Dramatic Makeup Workshop within the college premises. BY Zoya Naqvi The event marked a significant initiative in the field of creative arts on campus and was graced by Prof (Dr) Reshma Nasreen, Dean of Students’ Welfare, as the chief guest. ALSO READ Jamia mourns loss of Shakir, soul of Jamia Store What set the workshop apart was not only its focus on theatrical makeup but also its inclusive and stereotype-breaking approach.…
The death of Shakir Ali Khan, 55, on Friday has left Jamia Millia Islamia fraternity in India and globally in deep mourning. A familiar and much-loved face among students and alumni, Shakir lost his battle with cancer and passed away in the ICU of Al Shifa Hospital in Abul Fazal Enclave today. His will be laid to rest at 11 pm today at Batla House graveyard and Janaze-Namaz is to be offered at Noor Nagar masjid, according to a family member. Shakir had undergone surgery two months ago but could not recover from the illness. Though he never completed school,…
In a solemn and moving tribute, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) today condemned the heinous terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam that killed 26 people and extended deep condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. Jamia Hamdard issued a condemnation messaged in which its Vice Chancellor Prof. (Dr) M. Afshar Alam said: “The nation has deeply devastated and shattered to hear the dastardly and cowardly act committed by terrorists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir yesterday and which caused loss of innocent lives and had left many injured in this act. This cowardly act of the terrorists tarnished…
In a world overrun with fleeting content and digital fatigue, Connect 360 emerged as a powerful antidote — championing conscious, rooted communication. This 3-day international conference in collaboration of Jamia Millia Islamia & KR Mangalam University wasn’t just another academic gathering. Titled “Reimagining Communication in the Digital Age through Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS),” it catalysed transformation — grounded in ancient wisdom, yet future-facing. ALSO READ International conference on ‘NEP 2020 and Transformative Teacher Education Trajectories’ begins at Jamia At the heart of this shift was Prof Farhat Basir Khan, globally acclaimed media and design educator communicator and the Chief Guest…
The Department of Teacher Training & Non-Formal Education (IASE), Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), commenced with a three-day Jamia International Conference on Education, popularly known as JICE-2025, on the theme ‘‘NEP 2020 and Transformative Teacher Education Trajectories’’ on 22nd April 2025. The key objective of the international conference is to examine the interplay of research, policy, and practice to strengthen teacher education and to foster meaningful discussions and collaborations among researchers, practitioners, and policymakers so as to pave the way for creating a globally competitive and inclusive education system in alignment with NEP-2020. ALSO READ 32 coached at Jamia RCA clear…
Thirty two candidates who received coaching and training in the Residential Coaching Academy (RCA), of Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) have been selected in UPSC’s Civil Services Exam 2024. A total of 78 students from RCA appeared in the interview of Civil Services Exam 2024 and out of which 32 have been finally selected. Twelve out of 32 selected candidates are women. ALSO READ Jamia VC, Registrar call on Governor of Bihar to seek his guidance in making Jamia world-class university Out of the 32 selected candidates, a few are likely to get IAS and IPS services and remaining candidates are…
The Delhi State branch of the All India Muslim Majlis-e-Mushawarat (Registered) organised a major conference on Saturday evening to strengthen national harmony and social unity. Major leaders from the Muslim, Sikh, Christian, and Buddhist communities participated in the event. Together, they pledged to reinforce the fabric of national and social unity and exposed those forces that are attacking our unity for their petty political gains. ALSO READ Jamia loses a legend: Professor Mohammad Sultan passes away The conference was attended by the national spokesperson of the Gurdwara Sangh and President of the All India Peace Mission, Daya Singh; former Delhi…
Professor Mohammad Sultan passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 93 in Okhla, according to his son, Rafay Sultan. The namaz-e-janaza will be held at the main mosque of Jamia Millia Islamia at 9:15 pm on Tuesday. He will be laid to rest at the Jamia cemetery. ALSO READ Jamia VC, Registrar call on Governor of Bihar to seek his guidance in making Jamia world-class university The Professor was born in Meerut and studied at Jamia Primary School in Karol Bagh. His lifelong association with Jamia continued when he rejoined the institution after its campus shifted to…
A one-day national history conference titled “Delhi: Crucible of Indo-Islamic Synthesis in Medieval India” was organised today at the Hamdard Convention Centre, Jamia Hamdard University, by the Department of Islamic Studies in collaboration with the Institute of Study and Research Delhi (ISRD). The conference brought together scholars, professors, and experts who reflected on the unparalleled contributions of Muslims to India’s civilizational development, particularly in the context of Delhi as the epicenter of Indo-Islamic cultural synthesis. ALSO READ Under VC Afshar Alam’s leadership, Jamia Hamdard soars to new heights The conference aimed to explore the multifaceted impact of Islamic heritage in…
Under Vice Chancellor Afshar Alam’s visionary leadership, Jamia Hamdard is soaring to new heights. Prof (Dr) M Afshar Alam along with Dr Uzma Bano, Head of the Department of Pediatrics, School of Unani Medical Education and Research (SUMER), and Rajeev Sinha, Advisor to the Vice Chancellor, met with Dr Pankaj Kumar Singh, Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Transport, and Information Technology, Government of NCT of Delhi, to discuss the development and promotion of Unani Medicine. During the meeting, the Vice Chancellor briefed the Minister on the various schools and institutions under the aegis of Jamia Hamdard, particularly those contributing…