Prof. Nadeem Khalil attends Jal Manthan programme
ALIGARH, January 31:
Professor
Nadeem Khalil, Department of Civil Engineering, Aligarh Muslim University recently
participated in the one-day conference ‘Jal Manthan’ organized by the Ministry
of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Government of
India.
Prof. Nadeem, while making a presentation on "Wastewater
Treatment, Its Safe Reuse and Recycle in Rural India", talked about the
natural processes of wastewater treatment using low-cost sustainable
technologies like constructing Wetlands for rural areas and focusing on its
potential under the prestigious ongoing Ganga Clean-up Mission. He pointed out that
rural sector in India has remained neglected with wastewater management
facilities, though about 70% of India’s population lived in villages, which is
also responsible for major pollution to Indian rivers, especially Ganga and
Yamuna.
Prof. Nadeem also highlighted the result of successful
implementation of Indo-European Union research project, Safe-guarding Water
Resources in India with Green & Sustainable Technologies (SWINGS) developed
at the Aligarh Muslim University.
“A general consensus emerged at the conference to bring
together various stakeholders involved in river rejuvenation schemes, water
supply and sewerage boards, municipalities, pollution control boards and
academicians to deliberate the indigenous research and best practices for water
resources and wastewater management," said Prof. Nadeem.
CEC, AMU starts XIII
International Conference of Indian Society for Theatre Research
Aligarh, January 31: The Cultural
Education Centre (CEC), Aligarh Muslim University in collaboration with Indian
Society of Theatre Research (ISTR) started a three-day XIII International
Conference of Indian Society for Theatre Research on ‘Travelling Performance
and Theatre Cultures: Assessing Praxis, Paradigms and Perspectives’.
Noted theatre and film
personality, Mr M K Raina, who attended the inaugural function of the programme
as the Chief Guest said that any university is a safety wall of democratic
system, where there is a space for youngsters to create ideas and work on
innovations. He added that folk music, theatre and other cultural activities
are symbolic of a composite society and these arts need to be researched.
Mr Raina also delivered a
plenary address on ‘Theatre in Conflict: A Case of Kashmir’. He urged the AMU
administration to start a separate department for theatre studies.
Presiding over the
function, AMU Vice Chancellor, Lt General Zameer Uddin Shah (Veteran) said that
it is imperative for theatre professionals and researchers to accept necessary
changes, which are taking place in today’s world.
He added that the existing
cinema world in India and other countries has a huge contribution from theatre
personalities. General Shah further said that there is however a need for
theatre to become more versatile.
Professor Ravi Chaturvedi,
Founder President, ISTR addressed the gathering by providing insights on
travelling performances and its evolution in India.
Prof David Whitton,
Lancaster University, UK said that theatre performances and plays have always
been a part of mainstream education and humans have the tendency to these
cultural activities in their daily lives.
Prof Boris Dausa Pastor,
Intitut Del Teater, Barcelona, Spain said that Indian folk cultural activities
including the street plays and theatre has a huge impact on him and he is
particularly interested in exploring more from the folk theatre.
Delivering the key-note
address, Prof Datttreya Dutt, Rabindra Bharti University, Kolkatta talked about
the history of theatre culture and the obstacles faced.
Dr Vibha Sharma, Organising
Secretary of the Conference talked about the focus areas of the Conference,
which included deliberations on Jatra, Nautanki, Chaon, Sufi folk among other
topics.
Prof F S Sheerani,
Coordinator, CEC welcomed the guests, while Dr Sidharth Chakraborty proposed
the vote of thanks. Later in the day, a panel discussion on ‘Mass Movements and
Performative Mobility’ chaired by Prof Harish Narang and forum on
‘Religio-Cultural Performances’ chaired by Prof S Asif Naqvi took place.
AMU Vice Chancellor
inaugurates three-day book exhibition
Aligarh, January 31: Aligarh Muslim
University Vice Chancellor, Lt General Zameer Uddin Shah (Veteran) recently
inaugurated a three-day long Book Exhibition at the Varsity’s Maulana Azad
Library. The exhibition has books from various areas of human knowledge.
While inaugurating the
exhibition, the Vice Chancellor said that it is a good opportunity for the
faculty, students and book lovers to add to their collections, the latest and
useful books without going anywhere as it is at their doorstep.
He also appreciated the
efforts of Dr Nabi Hasan, AMU Librarian for putting in hard work for organizing
the exhibition.
The AMU Pro Vice
Chancellor, Brigadier S Ahmad Ali (Veteran); Professor Tariq Mansoor,
Principal, J N Medical College; Prof M M Sufiyan Beg, Principal, Z H College of
Engineering and Technology; Prof M Amanullah Khan, Dean, Faculty of Medicine
and a host of other senior functionaries were also present on the occasion.
During the inaugural function, AMU Librarian,
Dr Hasan informed that a total of 17 publishers and vendors are participating
in the exhibition, which will continue until Jan 25, 2017.
He urged students, scholars and teachers to avail the maximum advantage of the
exhibition, which has so far been attended by a large number of people from the
academic community.
AMU PVC visits UMEED Firdaus Nagar Center
Aligarh, January 31: Aligarh Muslim University
Pro Vice Chancellor, Brigadier S Ahmad Ali (Veteran) today visited the UMEED
Firdaus Nagar Center, which is run by AMU Alumnus and Senior Consultant General
Surgeon, Dr Mohsin Raza. On the visit, AMU Pro Vice Chancellor distributed
jackets to over 150 slum children from neighbouring slums.
On the occasion, Brigadier
Ali addressed the slum children and appreciated the volunteers, who have
initiated the UMEED project for the literacy of kids from the down trodden
section. Brigadier Ali also pointed out that soon, he will himself start a
similar program.
He added that the slum children
associated with the ‘SHOW THEM SCHOOL’ Project will soon attend different
schools and achieve great success in their lives. Brigadier Ali added that it
will be very nice to see these kids attending AMU for their higher studies. The
Pro Vice Chancellor later visited the Juggee Complex, which is occupied mainly
by rag pickers and rikshaw pullers.
Meanwhile, Dr Naseem Ahmad
and Dr Qurratul Ain promised to include the Firdaus Nagar slum in their
teaching and development program.
The Medics volunteers who
look after the administration at UMEED Firdaus Nagar Center accompanied the Pro
Vice Chancellor during the visit.
Prof
Shahid Siddiqi, a founder member of group and Miss Shahnoor Shan Mohammad from
the Department of Linguistics, AMU were also present on the occasion.
National Voters’
Day: AMU Registrar makes University officials pledge to vote
Aligarh, January 31: On the
occasion of National Voters’ Day, Pledge taking ceremony was held in the
Administrative block of the Aligarh Muslim University. Professor Javaid Akhter,
Registrar, Aligarh Muslim University today made the non-teaching staff of the
University including the staff of the Registrar Office, Controller Office and
Finance Office take the pledge.
The
University officials with the Registrar vowed: “We the citizens of India,
having abiding faith in democracy, hereby pledge to uphold the democratic
traditions of our country and the dignity of free, fair and peaceful elections,
and to vote in every election fearlessly and without being influenced by
considerations of religion, race, caste, community, language or any
inducement.”
On the occasion,
Professor Yusuf Uzzaman Khan, Controller and Mrs Yasmin Jalal Beg, Officiating
Finance Officer along with the joint registrars, deputy registrars, assistant
registrars and other officials were also present.
Meanwhile, students
associated with various AMU Schools including the Senior Secondary School
(Girls), Saiyyid Hamid Senior Secondary School (Boys), STS School and AMU Girls
School participated in the National Voters’ Day Celebrations held at the Qwarsi
Crossing area in Aligarh, where the participants formed a human chain to spread
the message of maximum participation of voters in the forthcoming Uttar Pradesh
elections. Mr Subhash Chand Sharma (IAS), Commissioner, Aligarh City took a
vote of pledge during the programme. AMU CEC Coordinator, NSS Coordinator,
Women’s College administration and other concerned AMU offices also
participated in the programme. The Aligarh Muslim University Public Relations
Office team was also present on the occasion to felicitate the participants.
University News, New
Delhi publishes Dr Abbasi’s article on Nawab Sultan Jahan Begum
Aligarh, January 31:
Dr
Faiza Abbasi’s article titled, ‘Nawab Sultan Jahan Begum: The First Chancellor
of the Aligarh Muslim University’ recently featured in the special issue on
Indian Women in the University News, New Delhi, organ of the Association of
Indian Universities. Dr Abbasi is the Assistant Director of the UGC Human Resource
Development Centre, Aligarh Muslim University.
While
congratulating Dr Abbasi on the achievement, Professor A R Kidwai, Director, UGC
Human Resource Development Centre, AMU pointed out that apart from
familiarizing readers with the achievements of Sultan Jahan Begum, Dr Abbasi’s
article will make people appreciate gender parity at AMU, even in the 1920s. He
added that the gender parity in AMU has been maintained to this day and will
keep on continuing.
“Women
education has received tremendous boost since the present AMU Vice Chancellor,
Lt General Zameer Uddin Shah (Veteran) has been at the helm of AMU affairs,”
said Prof Kidwai.
The
finely researched article by Dr Faiza Abbasi illustrates the life and times of
Nawab Sultan Jahan Begum and her association with AMU founder, Sir Syed Ahmad
Khan and the Aligarh Movement. The article also throws light on how Sultan
Jahan Begum came as a harbinger of women’s education movement.
This article also
has detailed information on how Sultan Jahan Begum kept her focus on Women
Empowerment by founding several important educational institutions for free and
compulsory primary education in 1918. The article also elaborates how Sultan
Jahan Begum built technical institutes and schools and her support for the
Girl’s School started by Sheikh Abdullah and his wife at AMU.
Dept of Hindi
inaugurates Research and Literary Committees
Aligarh, January 31:
The
Department of Hindi, Aligarh Muslim University recently inaugurated it’s
Research Committee and Literary Committee. Professor Nand Kishore Pandey,
Director, Central Hindi Institute and President of Technological Terminology
Commission attended the function to inaugurate the committees.
On
the occasion, Prof Pandey said that Hindi and various regional languages in
India are now having new branches of research in various educational and public
institutions. He added that Hindi along with other Indian languages needs to be
promoted and researched.
While,
presiding over the function, AMU Pro Vice Chancellor, Brigadier S Ahmad Ali
(Veteran) said that it is important to have special focus on selecting a research
subject. He also pointed out that there is a need to promote Indian languages
and universities and other institutions should always be forward in doing so.
Guest
of Honour, Sheikh Mastan, Dean, Faculty of Arts said that AMU has a tradition
of giving opportunities to students for learning languages associated with
various regions of the country and world.
Professor
Abdul Aleem, Chairperson, Department of Hindi, AMU pointed out that the newly
instituted committees in the Department of Hindi are focussed in bringing
improvements in the quality of research and literary works associated with
Hindi language in AMU.
Prof
Shambhunath Tiwari conducted the programme, while Prof Mairaj Ahmad proposed
the vote of thanks.
On the occasion,
three books authored by Prof Mairaj Ahmad were also released by AMU Pro Vice
Chancellor.
Republic day organized in AMU with great fervor
ALIGARH, January 31: Aligarh Muslim University celebrated 68th
Republic Day in with great fervor and enthusiasm with hoisting of tricolor
national flag by the Vice Chancellor Lt. Gen. Zameer Uddin Shah at the historical
Strachey Hall. He also took salami from NCC cadets.
While speaking on the occasion, Gen Shah said that Universities
are known for their educational and research works. “Aligarh Muslim
University’s research programs on Nanotechnology, Solar Energy and Waste water recycling
are widely appreciated”, said the Vice Chancellor.
Lt. Gen. Shah said that he tried his level best to place
the University on top during his tenure as Vice Chancellor which will end on 16th
May 2017.
Speaking about his achievements, Lt. Gen. Shah said that
AMU has constructed a number of Smart Class Rooms, Academic Block, Swimming
pools, Hals of residence, roads and completed renovation of historical buildings
and Playgrounds. A long awaited Cath Lab has also been established at JN
Medical College.
AMU Pro Vice Chancellor Brigadier (veteran) S. Ahmad Ali
was also present on the occasion. AMU Registrar Professor Javed Akhtar
conducted the program while BA students Ms Alina Khan and Abdul Saboor Kidwai
spoke about the significance of Republic Day.
A programme of Eco Fax Run was organized on this occasion
in which winners were felicitated by AMU Vice Chancellor. Later Lt. Gen. Shah
and his wife Mrs Sabeeha Simi Shah distributed fruits among the patients
admitted in University’s Health Centre.
A “Mushaira” was also held at Kennedy Auditorium by Urdu
Academy on the eve of the Republic Day.
AMU
Students celebrate Republic day at Railway Station.
ALIGARH, January 31:
The Wings of Desire, A NGO run by the students of
Aligarh Muslim University organized a program at Aligarh Railway Station on the
occasion of 68th Republic Day.
While speaking on the importance of Girls Education, The Guest of Honor
Mr Omar Peerzada, Public Relations Officer, AMU said that girls education is
necessary for a healthy society. Mr peerzada also announced to bear all
expenses of five Students admitted in NGO’s School for one academic year.
Mr Zeeshan Ahmad, APRO, Aligarh Muslim University also graced the
occasion as Special Guest.
The Students from ‘Apna School Project’, a project of NGO, participated
in various patriotic activities, cultural programs, choirs and a skit based on
the ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Campaingn’
The program was conducted by Ms Qudsiya Fateen while Mr R K Pathak,
Railway Superintendent was also present. Professor Ziya-Ur-Rahamn, Prof Shahid
Siddiqui, Mr Anil Agarwal , Mr, Sameer Sherwani were present on the occasion.
AMU EC draws new panel for next VC
ALIGARH January 31: A special meeting of the Executive Council of the
Aligarh Muslim University was held under the chairmanship of AMU Vice
Chancellor, Lt. Gen. Zameer Uddin Shah to recommend a panel of five persons to
the University Court for the next Vice Chancellor of the University.
The panel of five persons
unanimously drawn by the Executive Council includes Dr. Abusaleh Shariff, Executive
Director and Chief Scholar, US-India Policy Institute, Washington; Prof. Javaid
Akhter, Registrar and former Controller of Examinations and Former Dean,
Faculty of Management Studies, AMU; Prof. Mazahir Kidwai, Vice Chancellor of
IIMT University, Meerut and former VC, Jivaji University, Gwalior; Dr. Shahid
Jameel, CEO, Welcome Trust and DBT India Alliance and recipient of Shanti
Swaroop Bhatnagar Award and Prof. Tariq Mansoor, Principal and Chief Medical
Superintendent, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, AMU.
The meeting of the University
Court will be held on February 4, 2017 at 11 am at the NRSC Club, AMU, Aligarh
to recommend a panel of at least three persons out of which one person shall be
appointed by the President of India in his capacity as the Visitor of the
University.
The meeting of the Executive
Council, which was held in a very cordial atmosphere, was attended by Prof.
Habuiburrahman, Honorary Treasurer, Prof. A. M. Pathan, Bengluru, Mr. Ameer
Ahmed, Mr. M. Asif Farooqui, Mumbai, Dr. Nadeem Tarin, Mr. P.A. Inamdar, Pune,
Dr. Syed Zafar Mehmood, New Delhi, Dr. Ram Rakshpal Singh, Lucknow, Prof. Umesh
Kadam, New Delhi, Mr. S. M. Khan, New Delhi, Mr. Tanveer Haider Usmani, Kanpur
and all the elected representatives.
AMU observes two
minute silence on Mahatma Gandhi’s death anniversary
Aligarh, January 31: The
Aligarh Muslim University paid homage to father of the Nation, Mahatma
Gandhi by observing ‘two minutes of silence’ with due solemnity in a befitting
manner.
All
departments, faculties and offices associated with the University observed ‘two
minutes of silence at 11:00 am today in order to ensure greater awareness of
importance of this occasion among the students in the university and to instill
in them a sense of National Integration and commitment to common goals and
ideas.
The
University siren was sounded a few seconds before 11:00 am to indicate the
commencement of period of silence, during which all work was suspended and
everyone in the University stood in silence until the siren sounded again at
11:02 am.
Meanwhile,
speeches and talks connected with the significance of the Day, particularly
mentioning the role of freedom fighters took place in morning assemblies of the
University schools. Cultural programmes, exhibitions and other activities with
the theme of National Freedom Movement, film shows on Freedom Movement and
National Integration and on the lives of important freedom fighters were also
arranged by the Cultural Education Centre of the University.
AMU starts
circulation of forms for school admissions
Aligarh, January 31:
The
Directorate of School Education, Aligarh Muslim University has started the
circulation of admission forms for the classes I, VI and IX of the University
associated schools. The forms have been uploaded on the University website.
While
the online submission of application forms will be allowed till 17.2.2017, the
window submission of application forms (hard copy) will be allowed till
18.2.2017. The receipts of the application forms through post will be received
till 23.2.2017.
Workshop on Gender
Mainstreaming conclude at AMU
Aligarh, January 31:
“When Razia Sultan could do wonders and become the only female ever to rule the Delhi Sultanate several centuries back,
then the girl students of AMU too can repeat the history” said Brig S Ahmad Ali
(Veteran), Pro Vice Chancellor, Aligarh Muslim University. He was addressing
the concluding function of the four days long workshop on ‘Gender
Mainstreaming’, organized jointly by Center for Women’s Studies, AMU and Rajiv
Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Regional Center (RGNIYD-RC),
Chandigarh in accordance with Gender Champion’s Scheme of University Grants
Commission (UGC) under the aegis of Ministry of Human Resource Development
(MHRD), Govt. of India.
Brig Ali said that the girl students of AMU are
fortunate enough to contribute a major portion of the undergraduate female
population of India. He complimented that women are mentally and biologically
stronger than men while suggesting the girl students to participate in maximum
number of cultural as well as literary activities. Brig Ali also cited examples
of Ms Indira Gandhi and Ms Kalpana Chawla who brought laurels for the country
and have emerged as a role model for the Indian women. He said that time is
evident of Indian women prospering in all walks of life and immensely
contributing to nation building. Brig Ali, asked the girl students to build up
their confidence and step out in order to show their worth and to mobilize
others in their family and community to acquire education as it is the key to
success.
Mr Stanzin Dawa, Regional Director, RGNIYD-RC discussed
how to be a good leader. He said that since contemporary times leadership
skills have always remained of due importance for any program to succeed. Mr
Dawa urged the students to enhance their communication skills as these are an
indispensible part of personality. He said that one should have a positive
attitude and a clear vision towards life.
Prof Nighat Ahmad, Director, Center for Women’s Studies
and the Convenor of the workshop said that the efforts of the teachers and
students of AMU as well those of the members of the RGNIYD-RC have finally
shown their worth with the success of the workshop.
The program was conducted by Dr Parveen Farooqui,
Department of Mechnaical engineering while the Vote of thanks was proposed by
Prof Shehroz Rizvi , Deputy Director, Center for Women’s Studies and the
Co-Convenor of the workshop. The winner students of Student Leadership
Programme, organized as part of the workshop, were also felicitated during the
function. At least 55 students participated in the workshop.
Prior to this, various interactive activities on
equality-equity, social construction of Gender, Gender roles/ pressure, Sex,
Sexuality and Self-recognition, Patriarchy/Matriarchy/Equality, Experiences of
health/ill-health in relation to one’s gender, etc. were also organized as part
of the workshop which were compeered by Ms Akanksha Sharma and Ms Hina Mishra,
members of RGNIYD-RC team.
Dr Huma Hasan, Assistant Professor, Center for Women’s
Studies played an important role in conducting the workshop.
Dr Salma Shaheen, Principal, University Women’s
Polytechnic and the Co-Convenor of the Workshop was also present during the
occasion.
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Aligarh Muslim University
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