AMU debating teams win top prizes in Jamia Millia Islamia 

Aligarh, April 1: The English, Hindi and Urdu debating teams of the Debating and Literary Club, Cultural Education Centre, Aligarh Muslim University bagged top prizes during the 6^th Zakir Hussain Memorial National Debate on the topic ‘This house believes that education in India is a burden and not an opportunity’ held at the Jamia Millia Islamia in New Delhi.

While Neeraj Kaushik and Wajahat Jilani secured the second runner up position in the English category, Zeeshan Zafar and Mateen Ashraf were declared the winners in the Urdu category with Zeeshan also being adjudged as the best speaker of Urdu language. Prateek Bhaghel and Arisha were declared the runner up in the Hindi category. 

These teams from AMU were among participants from over 50 universities from various parts of the country. 

Meanwhile, Professor F S Sherani, Coordinator, CEC congratulated the winners for the achievements.

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University Fusion Music Club organises ‘EUPHONY’

Aligarh, April 1: The University Fusion Music Club associated with the Cultural Education Centre of Aligarh Muslim University recently organised ‘EUPHONY’, the Opening Concert of the Club.

This concert, which was held at the Kennedy Hall Auditorium, had participations from Shah Faaiz Ahmad, Mehboob Alam, Shaurya Mushra, Shairq Asnain, Omer Ghazi, Rayyan Afridi, Ghaus Modh, Rubal Xavier, Arshisht Kurian, Nashra Ahmad, Fiza Azmi, Haider Saifullah, Abdullah Fazal and Danish Saeed.

Meanwhile, junior artists Syed Wajahat Ali, Saboor Ahmad, Junaid, Saad, Mansoor, Maaz, Sanib, Musa, Akanksha, Laiba Zafar, Sameen and Mahak also performed during the programme.

Professor F S Sherani, Coordinator, CEC; Dr Syed Khurram Nisar, President, University Fusion Music Club and Prof Abdul Matin, Mentor, University Fusion Music Club also graced the occasion.

Momin Ali delivered the welcome address, while Shah Faaiz Alam proposed the vote of thanks. Aiman Jafri conducted the programme.

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AMU Chemical Engineering student cracks GATE with All-India 17^th rank

Aligarh, April 1: Bringing laurels to the Aligarh Muslim University; Mr Deepak Kumar Gupta, a final year student of B Tech (Chemical Engineering) has secured an All-India 17^th rank in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) examination.

Professor Mohammad Idrees, Chairperson, Department of Chemical Engineering, Z H College of Engineering and Technology, AMU has congratulated Mr Gupta for the achievement.  

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Prof Obaidullah Fahad joins as Chairperson, Dept of Islamic Studies

Aligarh, April 1: Professor Obaidullah Fahad has recently been appointed as the Chairperson of the Department of Islamic Studies, Aligarh Muslim University. Prof Fahad, who was the AMU Gold Medallist of M A in 1986, completed his PhD in the 1991-92 session during which he wrote thesis on ‘Çoncept of Shura in Islamic State and its Contemporary Interpretations’.  

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Engineering students launch startup   

Aligarh, April 1: A group of Z H College of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University students have recently launched a virtual-reality-technology startup, ‘MAXVR’. Mr Shadab, B Tech (Mechanical) third year student is the founder of the startup. 

Mr Omar Saleem Peerzada, PRO, AMU, who attended the inaugural ceremony as the Chief Guest congratulated the young entrepreneurs for their initiative and motivated the audience to get inspiration from the startup. He further urged students to excel as entrepreneurs.  

Mr Saad Hameed, Training and Placement Officer (General), who is also a mentor to the ‘MAXVR’ founder, Mr Shadab urged the students to make the best use of the Startup campaign launched by the Government of India to showcase talents.

Meanwhile, Guest of Honor, Mr Rajeev Kumar Singh, C O City promised to provide all the necessary help and guidance to the students associated with the startup.

‘MAXVR’ will be opening virtual reality gaming arcades and software development for interior design of homes. With the software of ‘MAXVR’, people will be able to see and interact with their dream homes before building them.

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Begum Sultan Jahan Hall organises Annual Hall Function

Aligarh, April 1: The Begum Sultan Jahan Hall, Aligarh Muslim University recently organised ‘Melange’, the Annual Function of the Hall.

AMU Vice Chancellor, Lt General Zameer Uddin Shah (Veteran), who attended the function as the Chief Guest urged the resident students of the Hall to actively participate in events and contribute generously in the Nation building process. He further spoke on education and empowerment.

He added that girl students attending AMU should come in the mainstream and represent their alma mater at the national and international levels. 

“We are proud that the strength of female students is increasing every year in AMU and soon girls will make 50 percent of the student strength of the University,” said General Shah. 

On the occasion, General Shah and AMU Registrar, Professor Jawaid Akhtar also distributed prizes to winners of various competitions held during the function. Gen Shah also unveiled ‘Gazette’, the Annual Magazine of the Hall during the function.

Prof Subuhi Khan, Provost, begum Sultan Jahan Hall said that the Hall administration is working day and night to provide the best of facilities to the resident students of the hall. She added that it is hoped that the girl students residing in the Hall will be successful is achieving their career goals.

Ms Samreen Ahmad presented the Annual Hall Report, while Ms Naureen Hera presented the Annual Sports Report of the Hall. Ms Maliha Hasan presented the Annual Cultural and Literary Report. The Annual Achievement Report was presented by Ms Asmita Srivastava.

Meanwhile, teams of Mr Abhishek Misra and Ruhi and Alisha Chaudhary and Farheen performed duet songs. Mr Amee Mehta and Anusha Arif gave solo singing performances.

Ms Shumaila Khan and Ms Ayesha Nasir Alvi conducted the programme. Dr Ghazala Yasmeen, Warden of the Hall proposed the vote of thanks.

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Noted journalist Saeed Naqvi to deliver a lecture at AMU on April 4

ALIGARH April 1: Noted journalist and author, Saeed Naqvi will deliver a lecture at the Aligarh Muslim University on the current political scenario prevalent in the West Asian region. Mr. Naqvi’s lecture is being organized by the Public Relations Office of the Aligarh Muslim University under Sir Syed Bicentenary celebrations.

Lt Gen Zameer Uddin Shah, Vice Chancellor will preside over the lecture session as the Chief Patron while Pro-Vice Chancellor, Brig. S. Ahmad Ali will grace the occasion as the Guest of Honour.

The lecture will be held on April 4, 2017 at 12 noon at the Lecture Hall, Maulana Azad Library at 12 noon.

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Surgeons successfully conduct first coronary artery bypass grafting surgery in JNMC, AMU

Aligarh, April 3: A team of Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College’s Cardiothoracic Surgeons comprising of Prof M H Beg, Dr Mohd Azam Haseen and Dr Ehtesham Hussain Naqvi successfully conducted the first coronary artery bypass grafting surgery on Mrs Chandravati, wife of Mr Keshav Sharma, a resident of Asadpur district in Aligarh. The patient was given anesthesia by Dr Nadeem Raza and his team.

The patient, who was admitted after a blockage in her coronary was diagnosed at the Cath Lab, JNMC, Aligarh Muslim University underwent a three-hour surgery during which her blocked vessel was bypassed. Mrs Chandravati has been discharged after recovery.

“The complicated surgery was done on a beating heart and it is a proud moment that the team of surgeons carried out the job smoothly,” said Prof Beg adding that his team is doing all complex cardiovascular and thoracic surgeries at very nominal costs affordable to people in lower economic strata.

Meanwhile, Prof M A Khan, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Prof Tariq Mansoor Principal and CMS, JNMC have congratulated the team of surgeons for the successful surgery.

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Department of T B and Chest launches GIFTS 

Aligarh, April 3: The Department of T B and Chest, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC), Aligarh Muslim University recently organised the launching ceremony of Global Innovative Foundation for Transforming Society (GIFTS), NGO during the week-long observation of the World T B Day at the Cultural Hall, Maulana Azad Library. GIFTS, which is run by AMU students and alumni will be working in association with Department of T B and Chest, JNMC to spread awareness on the prevention from T B and other chest diseases.     

After the launch, the Department of T B and Chest with GIFTS will be involved in organising seminars, poster competitions and other programmes in TB and chest diseases.  

During the launch, Prof Mohammad Shameem motivated the students, scholars and teachers attending the programme to fight in bringing T B to an end. 

Prof  Rakesh Bhargava and Prof Zubair Ahmed threw light on prevention and control of T B through the new treatment methods.

Besides having volunteers and workers from AMU, GIFTS has workers from the  Jamia Millia Islamia, Jawarlal Nehru University, Banaras Hindu Uniuversity, Barkatullah University, Integral University and IIT's. Mr Ziaul Hasan is the Founder Director of GIFTS.

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2^nd International Conference and 1^st Global Islamic Reconciliation Summit starts in AMU

Aligarh, April 3, 2017: The two-day 2^nd International Conference and 1^st Global Islamic Reconciliation Summit today started at the Auditorium of the J N Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University. The conference threw light on challenges faced by the Muslim Ummah (community) across the world.

Delivering the Presidential Address, the Chief Guest of the event, AMU Vice Chancellor Lt General Zameer Uddin Shah (Veteran), emphasized on the promotion of education among the Muslim community. He asserted that people should give up sectarian hatred and work wholeheartedly for the unity.

General Shah also appealed the intelligentsia in general and the Aligarh fraternity in particular, to rededicate themselves for the revival the glorious Aligarh Movement with fresh energy and vigour in the true spirit of the vision and mission of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.

Addressing the gathering of intellectuals and delegates from different parts of the country and abroad, Prof Rashid Shaz, Director CPECAMI and ISESCO Ambassador said, “This is no ordinary conference but a wake-up call for all those who care about the future of humanity.”

Renowned Islamic scholar from Japan, Ahmed Shizaki Yuki shared his concern about the present global scenario in respect to the Muslim community.

Prof Syed Mohammad Ali Naqvi, Chairperson, Department of Shia Theology, AMU said that it is imperative to forego our internal sectarian differences and work together to extricate the Ummah from the present difficult situation.

Dr Zafrul Islam Khan, editor and publisher of The Milli Gazette thinkers and religious leaders to reformulate a sustainable strategy for peace and harmony.

Noted social activist and economist, Lubna Sarwath and Dr Kausar Fatima lamented marginilazation of Muslim women and appealed for a fresh look for their empowerment and upliftment in the light of Islamic injunctions.

Earlier, in his welcome address, Senior Fellow of CPECAMI, Dr M Zaki Kirmani, threw light on the objectives of the conference in view of the critical situation being faced by the Muslim Ummah.

Maulana Asghar Imam Mahadi Salafi, Secretary General of the Jamiat Ahle Hadees Hind; Maulana Khalilur Rahman Laskar, General Secretary Markazul Ma’arif Assam; Dr Ameen Usmani  of Islamic Fiqh Academy, New Delhi; Ms Saira Shah Halim and Dr Mujtaba Farooq, former President of Welfare Party of India also addressed the inaugural session, laying emphasis on intra-religious dialogue and understanding, in order to instil confidence in the Ummah and promote a sense of bonding and cohesiveness in the true spirit of universal Islam.

The two-day program – dedicated to restoring confidence among the Muslims and their faith allies – will address some of the major policy issues: Muslims and their Faith Allies in 2030- A Future Roadmap, the Idea of a New Aligarh: Spearheading the Second Aligarh Movement, the Future of Science Education in Madaris: Reviving the Qurtaba Model and the Muslim Personal Law as well as the major Policy Announcements during the Reconciliation Summit.

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Dr Arvind Subramanain delivers Extension Lecture in AMU

Aligarh, April 6: Dr Arvind Subramanain, Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India today delivered an extension lecture on ‘Indian Economy—Key Issues and Challenges’ at the Aligarh Muslim University’s Polytechnic auditorium. The lecture was organised by the Department of Economics, AMU in collaboration with the University’s Cultural Education Centre. 

On the occasion, Dr Subramanain pointed out that the main idea of having a lecture like this is to create an informed citizenry from amongst the young students and to create awareness on how policy making is done in New Delhi.  Speaking about the students in AMU, Dr Subramanain said that he is touched by the eagerness and dedication of AMU students and highly impressed with the way they approached him for this extension lecture.

He added that as a part of the Ministry of Finance, a Chief Economic Advisor has more freedom to say things, which some others in the Ministry of Finance might not be able to say. Dr Subramanain added, however, he cannot misuse this freedom and has to exercise it with a responsibility. 

 

Dr Subramanain further said that just when he was about to table Annual Economic Survey report in the parliament before the presentation of the Union Budget, he learnt that getting the report tabled in the parliament comes with a lot of responsibility as the first Annual Economic Survey report was presented by first Indian Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

Dr Subramanain further said that with the help of his team, he has brought some important changes, which include converting the Annual Economic Survey Report into three volumes consisting of data, background portions and analysis.

He added that another achievement of his team was getting the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill passed in the parliament. He pointed out that the Central GST Bill was passed with the Integrated GST Bill, the GST Compensation Bill and the UT-GST Bill. 

Speaking on the hierarchy system in the government offices, Dr Subramanain pointed out that the too much of hierarchy becomes a hurdle in the performance of any institutional set-up.

While talking on why India is losing the value of currency, Dr Subramanain said that since interest rates are not going up in the United States of America and that more money is going out of America than coming in, it has affected currency in India and other countries. “However, Indian currency is gaining value again,” pointed Dr Subramanain.

On Demonetisation, Dr Subramanain pointed out that it is more of a political issue with economic consequences and he would like to mention about it in his memoirs.

While presiding over the function, AMU Vice Chancellor, Lt General Zameer Uddin Shah (Veteran) informed that he is going to meet the Human Resource Development Minister, Mr Prakash Javadekar on issue of increasing funds for Aligarh Muslim University. General Shah added that he would like Dr Subramanain to help AMU get more funds. General Shah, who was attending the lecture with AMU Pro Vice Chancellor, Brigadier S Ahmad Ali (Veteran) left for Delhi after his address.

Before leaving the venue, the Vice Chancellor also felicitated Dr Subramanian with a memento.

Delivering the welcome address, Professor Nikhat Ahmad, Chairperson, Department of Economics pointed out that Dr Subramanian has authored ‘India’s Turn: Understanding the Economic Transformation published in 2008’ and ‘Eclipse: Living in the Shadow of China’s Economic Dominance published in September 2011.’  She further said that Dr Subramanian has also co-authored ‘Who Needs to Open the Capital Account?’ which was published in 2012. “Dr Subramanian is currently ranked amongst the top one percent of the world’s academic economists in terms of citation of research and publications, according to the widely used REPEC rankings,” said Prof Ahmad.

Professor Ashok Mittal proposed the vote of thanks, while Mr Zulfikhar Seth conducted the programme.

During the programme, Mr Umair Khan, a student of AMU’s Department of Economics also presented a report of the Department’s Economic Society.

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CREW felicitates Mrs Sabiha Simi Shah

Aligarh, April 6: The Council for Research and Empowerment of Women (CREW) organized a special felicitation program to bid farewell to its Life time member and wife of Aligarh Muslim University Vice Chancellor Lt Gen Zameer Uddin Shah (Veteran), Mrs Sabiha Simi Shah at the Women’s College auditorium, AMU.

The student members of the 3^rd batch of CREW vocational program also distributed certificates of participation during the program.

Lt Gen Zameer Uddin Shah (Veteran) was the Chief Guest while Mrs Rizwana Ali, wife of AMU Pro Vice Chancellor Brig S Ahmad Ali (Veteran) and Prof Naima Gulrez, Principal, Women’s College were the Guests of Honour on the occasion.

Lt Gen Shah thanked the members of CREW for their kind gesture. He said that, as the name itself suggests the Council bears a great responsibility on its shoulders, and he is quite confident that it will fulfil it skilfully. Lt Gen Shah pointed out that during his term of five years of service he observed that CREW never bothered about name and fame and served the community without showing it off. He promised to be with the Council always.

Mrs Sabiha Simi Shah thanked CREW for the felicitation and congratulated the students on winning the certificates. She further showed gratitude towards various heart rending events organized in her honour.

Dr Bazigha Dhure, Director, CREW paid homage to Mrs Shah and thanked Mrs Naima Gulrez for all her favours. She further welcomed and appreciated the presence of Prof Sultana N Nahar, Ohio State University, USA and patron of CREW. Dr Dhure pointed out that the people are self centred and there is a great need for an institution that can enable us to empower our society. She informed that CREW is working in collaboration with other NGOs towards the upliftment of society.  Dr Dhure also talked about the JANSEVA program which provides interest free loans to the needy people and is currently operational in Bangladesh.

Prof Naima K Gulrez, Principal, Women’s College thanked the Director, CREW. She felt proud and privileged to be associated with CREW.

Prof Sultana N Nahar congratulated CREW for enabling the girls financially independent. She also presented financial help for the students of vocational program.

Mrs Rizwana Ali appreciated the efforts of the members of CREW. She said that we should continuously strive towards betterment. “Flowing water is always lively whereas stagnant water is rotten”, Mrs Ali added.

Mrs Arshi Zafar Khan, General Secretary, CREW presented mementos to Mrs Rizwana Ali, Mrs Naima Gulrez and Prof Sultana Nahar. Ms Baria Khan, Joint Secretary, CREW presented the mementos to Mrs Amna Malik, Principal, AMU Girls School, Ms Usha Jacob, former senior teacher, Our Lady of Fatima, Prof Iqbal Bano, Ms Lubna Shabbir, Dr Hala, Ms LB Lal, Ms Sabiha Khatoon, Ms Afshan W Khan and Ms Jamal.

During the program certificates and sewing machines were given away to Saima Khan, Nasreen, Afsana, Iram, Afsana Khatoon, Tabassum, and Rozi, students of 3^rd batch of Vocational program. Twenty packets of grocery were distributed by JANSEVA to the needy people.

Ms Baria Khan proposed the vote of thanks.

Ms Nida Rehman, Ms Farina, Ms Asima Kirmani and Ms Ayesha Syed Basar played an important role in the organization of the program.

Among AMU Girls School staff Ms Zeba Nawaz, Ms Nigar Akhtar, Ms Parveen Kausar, Ms Naheeda Jabeen, Ms Lubna Imtiyaz, Ms Safia Sultana, Mr Yasir Zafar, Mr Sadiq, Mr Bakhtiyar, Ms Shabnam Azhar and Ms Bushra were also present on the occasion.

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Aligarh, April 6: The Aligarh Muslim University Vice Chancellor, Lt General Zameer Uddin Shah (Veteran) today gave clarification on the alleged cases of murder, rioting and criminal conspiracy against 17 people including the Pro Vice Chancellor, the Proctor and Deputy Proctor of AMU as reported in certain sections of media.  

STATEMENT OF LT. GEN. ZAMEER UDDIN SHAH

1.       I have read newspaper reports alluding to a conspiracy hatched by the Pro¬ Vice-Chancellor and Proctor to eliminate me with the specific purpose of becoming the Vice-Chancellor.

2.       Nothing could be more outlandish or ridiculous. I have full faith and trust in my team comprising the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Proctor, Registrar, Dean Students' Welfare and Finance Officer. They have served the University with total loyalty. They are not aligned with any group. If they had done that I would never have hesitated in removing them from my team.

3.       The accusation in preposterous and a work of fiction designed to create    confusion and damage the image of Aligarh Muslim University.

4.       I have never felt threatened from any members of my team, with particular reference to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor or Proctor. The allegation comes from a person who himself was involved in violence and arson for which he has already been charged by police and has recently come out from jail on bail. In fact, I have never ever sought any protection or help from Zorez. His reference to me on this account is false and fabricated. I did call him 2-3 times to control the students. All allegations levelled by him are false, fabricated and malicious just to save him from persecution of his misconduct as captured by the cameras in the Proctor's Office.

5.       The allegation, therefore, should be dismissed with the contempt it deserves.

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Gen Shah inaugurates Computer Centre for Children

Aligarh, April 6: The Aligarh Muslim University Vice Chancellor, Lt General Zameer Uddin Shah (Veteran) and his wife Mrs Sabiha Simi Shah recently inaugurated a computer-centre donated by AMU for children from the lower economic strata. The Centre, which is located at the Safina Apartments, Medical Road is run by UMMEED.

Dr Mohsin Raza, Senior Consultant and General Surgeon thanked the Vice Chancellor and AMU administration for all the necessary help and support in providing computers at the Centre. He specifically thanked Professor Parvez, Dr Waseem and AMU Public Relations Officer, Mr Omar S Peerzada for the opening of the Centre.

Meanwhile, Mr Saad Hameed, Vice President UMMEED said that the centre will have children from various slum areas of Aligarh. “These students will be taught information technology along with other important educational things in the Centre,” he added.    

On the occasion, General Shah also interacted with students, who will be attending the Centre.

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Dr Jibraeil receives ‘Professor S R Verma Memorial Award-2017’ 

Aligarh, April 7: Dr Jibraeil, Assistant Professor associated with the Department of History, Aligarh Muslim University has recently been conferred with the ‘Professor S R Verma Memorial Award-2017’ during the inaugural session of a National Seminar, co-organised by the Central Indian Historical Research Foundation, Gwalior and Indian Council of Historical Research, New Delhi. The seminar was held at Gwalior.

Dr Jibraeil has been awarded for his overall performance in the field of Medieval Indian History and a minor research project on ‘A Physical Survey of the Medieval Monuments Associated with Shamsi Talab in Qasab Nagpur.’

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AMU to start self-finance BSc Agriculture course 

Aligarh, April 7: Aligarh Muslim University will start a Bachelor is Science course in Agriculture (BSc Agriculture) under the self-finance scheme from the 2017-18 academic session. The course, which will eight semesters in a duration of three-years will admit 30 students in each academic session.

Students, who have passed 10+2 /Intermediate in agriculture or in science with physics, chemistry and biology/mathematics with at least 45 percent marks from an examination recognised by the University, are eligible to apply for the course. The selection for admission in the course will be through a departmental test to be conducted by the Dean, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, AMU.  

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AMU Vice Chancellor clears air on alleged cases of murder, rioting and criminal conspiracy against 17 people including Pro Vice Chancellor, Proctor and Deputy Proctor

Aligarh, April 7:  The Aligarh Muslim University Vice Chancellor, Lt General Zameer Uddin Shah (Veteran) today gave clarification on the alleged cases of murder, rioting and criminal conspiracy against 17 people including the Pro Vice Chancellor, the Proctor and Deputy Proctor of AMU. The allegations have been made by Zorez at the    Chief Judicial Magistrate.

Reacting on the reports alluding to a conspiracy hatched by the Pro Vice Chancellor, Brigadier S Ahmad Ali (Veteran) and Proctor, Professor M Mohsin Khan to eliminate him with the specific purpose of becoming the Vice-Chancellor; General Shah said that nothing could be more outlandish or ridiculous.

“I have full faith and trust in my team comprising the Pro Vice Chancellor, Proctor, Registrar, Dean Students' Welfare and Finance Officer. They have served the University with total loyalty. They are not aligned with any group,” said General Shah adding that if they had done anything like that, he would never have hesitated in removing them from his team.

He further said that the accusation is preposterous and a work of fiction designed to create confusion and damage the image of Aligarh Muslim University.

“I have never felt threatened from any members of my team, with particular reference to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor or Proctor,” further said the Vice Chancellor. He specifically pointed out that the allegation comes from Zorez, who himself was involved in violence and arson for which he has already been charged by police and has recently come out from jail on bail. The Vice Chancellor maintained that he has never sought any protection or help from Zorez.

“Zorez’s reference to me on this account is false and fabricated. All allegations levelled by him are false, fabricated and malicious just to save him from persecution of his misconduct as captured by the cameras in the Proctor's Office,” stated General Shah.  He has also stated that the allegations against the Pro Vice Chancellor, the Proctor, the Deputy Proctor and others should be dismissed with the contempt it deserves.

Meanwhile, the AMU Public Relations Officer, Mr Omar S Peerzada has said that after the statement of the Vice Chancellor, the air is clear.  

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Begum Sultan Jahan Hall organises Annual Hall Festival

Aligarh, April 7: The Begum Sultan Jahan Hall, Aligarh Muslim University recently organised the Annual Hall Festival in two phases, ‘Velocita’ and ‘Melange’. 

First phase of the Hall Festival was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Mr Dhirendra Singh Sachan, CDO, Aligarh in the presence of Dr Razia Rizvi, Women’s College Sports In-Charge and Ms Aziza Rizvi. Meanwhile, events in the first phase were held under the stewardship of the Provost Professor Subuhi Khan and Wardens Dr Sana Chaudhary, Dr Saima Jamal, Dr Ghazala Yasmin and Dr Huma Haider. The first phase had various sports events.

While the second phase had cultural activities including debates, Creative Writing, Pictionary, Quiz, Graffiti Battle, Food without Fire, Singing, Dance, Quiz, E-Collage and several other Literary activities.

The Festival concluded with a special function in which AMU Vice Chancellor, Lt General Zameer Uddin Shah (Veteran) and his wife Mrs Sabiha Seemi Shah were the Chief Guests. During the conclusion, the Vice Chancellor also released the Annual Hall Gazette (2016-2017).

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TPO (General), AMU organises free information session

Aligarh, April 7: The Training and Placement Office (General), Aligarh Muslim University has recently organised a free information session on career guidance and career counselling at University’s Strachey Hall.

On the occasion, Mr Subhash Chandra (Commissioner, Aligarh-Division), Chief Guest of programme shared his experiences of UPSC exams preparations and urged students to be focussed on achieving their career objectives.

Mr Saad Hameed, Training and Placement Officer (General) specifically spoke on careers after graduating with arts and humanities streams. He also spoke on career management and other important topics.

Dr Farooq Ahmad Dar (Motivational speaker and Assistant Professor-Tibbiya college) said that students should take care while choosing a career and go with the passion in selecting a job.

Er Osama (CEO- Osama Machines, Alumni-AMU) shared his experiences of student life and how he used his scholarship money to start his own business.  

Mr Maskoor Ahmad Usmani, Programme Coordinator welcomed the guests. While, Mr Kashif Hussain conducted the programme.

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Prof Dwivedi delivers keynote address in National Seminar

Aligarh, April 7: Major Gen (retd) Dr G G Dwivedi, Professor, Faculty of International Studies has recently delivered a keynote address on ‘Excellence in Education through Disruptive Innovation’ during a National Seminar on ‘Academic Audit’ sponsored by NAAC under the aegis of DAV College Hoshiarpur.   

During his lecture, Prof Dwivedi said that late South African President, Mr Nelson Mandela was once quoted saying that education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.

Sharing views of eminent thinkers, articulated during the ‘Senior Executives Global Programme’ at the Harvard University last year, Prof Dwivedi said that there was general consensus on India’s emergence as a global player in the coming decades but with a caveat; low standards of education and inability to optimise the gains of demographic dividend could prove to be serious impediments.

Prof Dwivedi further spoke in details on major lacuna in the current system of education and how it is a mismatch between the curriculum and employability. “The gap can be bridged only by integrating education and skill development, thus enabling the students to be job ready,” said Prof Dwivedi.   

He further said that with a workforce of around 600 million, there is requirement of creating one million jobs a month over the next decade and the solution lies in developing the entrepreneurial spirit among the Young.

“Leadership deficit in the field of education merits serious attention of the policy makers as competencies required to lead institutions effectively go beyond the realm of academic brilliance,” said Prof Dwivedi while making a strong case for redefining the role of a teacher from a transactional dispenser of knowledge to a transformational mentor.

He pointed out that while knowledge can be assessed with a finger touch or click of the mouse, ironically wisdom is becoming scarce.

Meanwhile, replying to a question on education-literacy interface, Prof Dwivedi stated that the educated illiterates of 21st Century are those who refuse to learn, unlearn or relearn. In the concluding remarks, he shared his conviction that only as a knowledge economy; India can claim its rightful place in the global polity.

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Prof. Noor Mohammad brings laurels to the University, self

ALIGARH April 8: Prof. Noor Mohammad, noted sociologist, former Dean of Faculty of Social Sciences and former Chairman of the Department of Sociology, AMU, has been nominated as the member of the Collegium of eminent social scientists, constituted by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR).

Prof. Mohammad has also been requested to nominate some persons of national eminence in the field of social sciences with proven contribution to research and demonstrated leadership abilities, for the coveted position of Chairman of the ICSSR. He has also been entrusted with the responsibility to nominate a noted sociologist for the membership of the Council of the ICSSR, which consists of 18 Non-Ex-Officio Members.

Terming this honour as a big achievement for Prof Mohammad, Prof. S. Zainuddin, Chairperson, Department of Sociology, AMU, has congratulated him for brining laurels to the University and the department.

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Various departments of study getnew chairmen

ALIGARH April 8: A number of the departments of study in the Aligarh Muslim University have got a new chairperson for them on the basis of seniority for a period of three years with effect from the stipulated date as mentioned in their respective orders.

Prof. Ali Amir has been appointed Chairperson of the Department of Community Medicine vice Prof. Najam Khalique while Prof. Syed Ali Nadeem Rezavi has been appointed as the Chairmanof the Department of History in place of Prof. Prof Ali Athar.

Similarly, Prof Mohammad Tariq has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics in the Dr. Z. A. Dental College vice Prof. Sanjeev Kumar Verma, whereas Prof. Javaid Talib has taken the charge as the Chairman of the Department of Law from Prof. Iqbal Ali Khan.

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Gen Shah inaugurated Zainul Abideen Road

Aligarh, April 10: Aligarh Muslim University Vice Chancellor, Lt General Zameer Uddin Shah (Veteran) recently inaugurated one-kilometre long Zainul Abideen Road in the University premises. The road starts from the area adjoining the Institute of Persian Studies and reaches the Sarojni Naidu Hall. 

While inaugurating the road, General Shah pointed during the construction of the road, a special emphasis was given to the trees in the area. “To maintain the greenery of the University areas, trees were not harmed during the construction,” said the Vice Chancellor.

General Shah added that like the Zainul Abideen Road, which has a stone slab depicting a description of the historical personality of Zainul Abideen Sahab; other roads named after historical personalities should also have stone slabs with descriptions on them.  

The University’s building Department with a private agency has successfully built the road.

The Pro Vice Chancellor, Brigadier S Ahmad Ali (Veteran); Mrs Sabiha Seemi Shah, wife of AMU Vice Chancellor, General Shah; Professor Abdul Baqi, MIC Building Department; Mr Tariq Nazir, University Engineer; Professor M Mohsin Khan, Proctor; Professor Azarmi Dukht Safavi; Dr Obaid Siddiqui; Professor Shadab Khursheed; Professor Najam Khaleeq; Professor Abdul Hakim and Prof M M Wamiq Ameen were also present on the occasion. 

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Various Schools students participate in ‘Art Niche’17’

Aligarh, April 10: During the ongoing five-day ‘Art Niche’17’ festival organised by the Cultural Education Center (CEC) of the Aligarh Muslim University, students from various Aligarh based schools including Our Lady of Fatima, St Fidelis and Delhi Public School enthusiastically participated in various competitions.  

The event culminated with ‘Shaam-e-Ghazal’ by Hindustani Music Club in which Ex-Programme Director of CEC, Mr Mohd Aslam sang Allama Iqbal’s nazm (poem) while Mr Rafi Ahmad, instructor of Sitar in CEC sang Bahadur Shah Zafar’s ‘Yaar Tha Gulzar Tha’. Meanwhile Ms Sakshi Sharma, a student of 11^th standard sang ‘Aaj Jaane Ki Zidd Na Karo’.

Earlier in the programme, artefacts from various parts of the country were displayed. The event also had a special fusion music concert, in which members of the University’s Music Club entertained people attending the programme. 

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(CALEM) UGC-HRDC organises one-week training programme on ‘Academic Leadership’

Aligarh, April 10: Centre for Academic Leadership and Educational Management (CALEM) UGC-HRDC, Aligarh Muslim University under the Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya National Mission on Teachers and Training, Ministry of Human Resource and Development, Government of India recently organised a one-week training programme on ‘Academic Leadership’ at the Academic Block, Kishanganj Centre, AMU. 

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Nihaluddin Siddiqui, Chief Guest thanked the participants, UGC-HRDC and entire AMU Kishanganj fraternity for the successful conduct of the programme. He urged the participants to carry and implement the learning from the programme in their academic institutions. He also distributed certificates to the participants. 

Proposing the vote of thanks, Professor Raashid Nehal, Director, AMU Kishanganj Centre thanked the resource persons and participants. Mr Mohd Asjad Ansari conducted the programme. 

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Dr Salati attends International Conference in Lucknow

Aligarh, April 10: Dr Nasir A Salati, Assistant Professor associated with the Department of Oral Pathology/Oral medicine and Radiology, Aligarh Muslim University recently attended the ‘International Conference on Forensic Odontology’ and the ’Fifth Conference of Indo Pacific Academy of Forensic Odontology’, held at Lucknow.

During the Conference, Dr Salati gave a scientific presentation on ‘Recent Advances in Interpretation of Bite Marks’. The Conference had deliberations on recent advances in topics like Forensic Facial Approximation, Forensic Anthropology, Age Estimation and Rugoscopy.

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AMU Assistant Prof designated as Fulbright Campus Representative

Aligarh, April 10: Mr Sidhartha Chakraborti, Assistant Professor associated with the Department of English, Aligarh Muslim University has been designated as the as a Fulbright Campus Representative.

Mr Chakraborti has been conferred the prestigious fellowship through a letter written by Mr Adam J Grotsky, Executive Director, United States-India Educational Foundation, New Delhi. The letter has been written to AMU Vice Chancellor, Lt General Zameer Uddin Shah (Veteran).

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Mrs Saira Shah Haleem delivers lecture during Workshop on ‘Corporate Communication’

Aligarh, April 10: The Department of Mass Communications, Aligarh Muslim University today organised a Workshop on ‘Corporate Communication’ at the Department’s Seminar Library.

During the inaugural function of the workshop, Mrs Saira Shah Haleem, who attended the function as the Chief Guest said that it is imperative for students to know the pre-requisites of the market before entering into full time employment with the best of organisations.

She added that AMU students also have an added responsibility of representing the ideals and moral values along with professionalism, which they imbibe from the teachings of AMU founder Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.

Mrs Saira further said that it is very important to hone up soft skills of communications with personality grooming before entering jobs with top-notch companies.

Mrs Saira also pointed out that throughout her career and experience of over 18 years as a trainer of top executives in the corporate world, she found that effective communication and personality is the key to success. Ms Saira has worked with firms like Wipro and Infosys.  

She urged students to have assertive personalities before they start looking for jobs. Addressing a gathering of mass communications students, Mrs Saira further urged to be confident and to leave their hesitations and stage fears behind.

Mrs Saira also appeared for a studio interview after the inaugural function of the Workshop. The interview was conducted by Mass Communications students. 

Delivering the welcome address, Dr Huma Parveen gave a brief profile of the chief guest, in which she spoke on the achievements of Mrs Saira.

Professor Shah Wasim, former Dean, Faculty of Commerce; Professor NAK Durrani, Former Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences; Professor M Shafey Kidwai, Prof Afreena Rizvi, Chairperson, Department of Mass Communications and AMU Public Relations Officer, Mr Omar S Peerzada were also present on the occasion.

Dr Huma Parveen conducted the programme and also proposed the vote of thanks.

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Prof Ali Amir appointed as Chairperson, Dept of Community Medicine

Aligarh, April 10: Professor Ali Amir has been appointed as the Chairperson, Department of Community Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC) for a period of three years with immediate effect.

Prof Amir, who has attended numerous conferences and seminars in India and abroad is also a regular contributor to scientific journals of International and National repute. Prof Amir has also been the President of Aligarh Muslim Unversity Students Union during his student life.

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Gen Shah inaugurated Zainul Abideen Road

Aligarh, April 10: Aligarh Muslim University Vice Chancellor, Lt General Zameer Uddin Shah (Veteran) recently inaugurated one-kilometre long Zainul Abideen Road in the University premises. The road starts from the area adjoining the Institute of Persian Studies and reaches the Sarojni Naidu Hall. 

While inaugurating the road, General Shah pointed during the construction of the road, a special emphasis was given to the trees in the area. “To maintain the greenery of the University areas, trees were not harmed during the construction,” said the Vice Chancellor.

General Shah added that like the Zainul Abideen Road, which has a stone slab depicting a description of the historical personality of Zainul Abideen Sahab; other roads named after historical personalities should also have stone slabs with descriptions on them.  

The University’s building Department with a private agency has successfully built the road.

The Pro Vice Chancellor, Brigadier S Ahmad Ali (Veteran); Mrs Sabiha Seemi Shah, wife of AMU Vice Chancellor, General Shah; Professor Abdul Baqi, MIC Building Department; Mr Tariq Nazir, University Engineer; Professor M Mohsin Khan, Proctor; Professor Azarmi Dukht Safavi; Dr Obaid Siddiqui; Professor Shadab Khursheed; Professor Najam Khaleeq; Professor Abdul Hakim and Prof M M Wamiq Ameen were also present on the occasion. 

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Dept of Tahaffuzi wa Samaji Tib concludes two-day National Conference on Depression

Aligarh, April 12: The Department of Tahaffuzi wa Samaji Tib (Preventive and Social Medicine), Faculty of Unani Medicine concluded the two-day National Conference on ‘Depression: Holistic and Integrated Approach in its Management’ with a Valedictory Function.    

During the keynote address, Professor Abu Qamar Siddiqi, former Dean, Faculty of Medicine, AMU laid emphasis on spending time on thinking about things, which makes a person feel good. He added that people should try to be satisfied in all circumstances for being happy.   

Presiding over the function, Professor Habibur Rahman, Treasurer, AMU threw light on various serious causes of depression and ways to overcome depression through meditation.

The Chief Guest to the function, Professor Anis A Ansari (Former Advisor AYUSH, Government of India) talked about holistic approach in the management of depression.

On the occasion, Dr M L Agarwal, CMO, Aligarh City, who attended the function as the Guest of Honour promised to associate Ajmal Khan Tibbiya College with various government programmes.  

Meanwhile presenting the report of the two-day Conference, Professor S M S Ashraf said that all the deliberations were informative and interdisciplinary.

Prof M Isa Nadvi from the Bombay University said that the best way to remove attention from negative external circumstances is by refocusing on positive thoughts.

Dr Abdul Aziz Khan conducted the programme, while Dr Ammar Ibne Anwar proposed the vote of thanks.

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Sir Ziauddin Hall organises Annual Hall Function

Aligarh, April 12: The Sir Ziauddin Hall, Aligarh Muslim University recently organised the Annual Hall Function, ‘Ziesta 1.0’ which was attended by AMU Vice Chancellor, Lt General Zameer Uddin Shah (Veteran) as the Chief Guest, while Professor Ziauddin khairoowala and Professor Mohd Yameen were the Guests of Honour.

On the occasion, General Shah urged students to achieve excellence in their respective fields. He said that people with excellence never face discriminations and bias. He pointed out that when people are knowledgeable and hardworking, success comes to their path easily.   

General Shah further said that he will always reminisce the love and affection, he has received in the university from the students and teachers. “I have done my best in the tenure of five years and I hope that the next administration will take the University to new heights,” said the Vice Chancellor.

While welcoming the guests, Professor Imran Saleem, Provost, Sir Ziauddin Hall said the he along with his team has been striving hard to provide Sir Ziauddin Hall resident students with the best of facilities.

Mr Mohd Nadeem, Senior Hall, Sir Ziauddin Hall presented the Annual Hall report. Mr Adil conducted the programme.

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Ali Society, AMU organises Ali Day celebrations

Aligarh, April 12: The Ali Society of Aligarh Muslim University recently organised the Ali Day celebrations at the Kennedy Hall Auditorium in which Mr Mohammad Hosain Shojaei, Deputy Ambassador, Islamic Republic of Iran Consulate, New Delhi was the Chief Guest.

On the occasion, Mr Mohammad Hosain Shojaei talked about the teachings of Hazrat Ali. “Hazrat Ali’s sayings have been relevant in the first generation of Muslims and they continue to inspire Muslim’s of the contemporary world,” said Shojaei.

Presiding over the function, AMU Vice Chancellor, Lt General Zameer Uddin Shah (Veteran) said that if people follow ways of Hazrat Ali, the will surely succeed in their lives. “Hazrat Ali was a Caliph and of his numerous contributions is that he provided leadership in Muslims of his times and generations to follow,” he added.

“I urge AMU students to be brave live Hazrat Ali and follows his discipline to succeed in life,” said General Shah.

AMU Pro Vice Chancellor, Brigadier S Ahmad Ali (Veteran) said that Hazrat Ali was a brave general and an able administrator, who has set an example for Muslims and the rest of the world. “During his life time, Hazrat Ali stressed people to gain knowledge for the betterment of society,” added Brigadier Ali.

He further said that societies cannot produce good leadership without the wealth of knowledge and this is where we need to follow the example of Hazrat Ali.

Professor S M Ishtiyaq, former Deputy Director (Administration and Dean Students Affair, IIT New Delhi); Mr Mohib Al Nasir, Chairman, Al Iman Charitable Trust, Mumbai; Maulana Nabil Akhtar Nawazi; Maulana Qazi Mohammad Askari and Professor Ali Mohammad Naqvi, Chaiperson, Department of Shia Theology, AMU also spoke on the occasion.

Professor Parvez Qamar Rizvi, President, Ali Society, AMU delivered the welcome address. Meanwhile, the Vice Chancellor and the Chief Guest also distributed prizes to winners of various competitions, which took place during the Ali Day Celebrations.

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Sir Syed Bicentenary Committee, AMU with National Academy of Letters, Sahitya Academy to organise two-day National Seminar on Sir Syed

Aligarh, April 12: The Sir Syed Bicentenary Committee, Aligarh Muslim University in collaboration with the National Academy of Letters, Sahitya Academy will organise a two-day National Seminar on Sir Syed on April 14, 2017 at the Arts Faculty Lounge.

Allahabad University Vice Chancellor, Professor R L Hangloo will inaugurate the programme, while AMU Vice Chancellor, Lt General Zameer Uddin Shah (Veteran) will preside over the inaugural function. Professor Asghar Abbas will deliver the keynote address and Mr Chander Bhan Khayal, Convener, Urdu Advisory Board, Sahitya Academy will present the welcome address.

Professor Azarmi Dukht Safavi, Professor Shan Mohammad, Professor Abid Raza Bedar, Professor Iftikhar Alam, Professor A R Kidwai, Professor Anis Ashfaq, Professor Shafey Kidwai, Professor Beg Ehsas, Professor Mohammad Sajjad, Mr Shamim Tarique, Dr Shams Badauni, Mr Iqbal Masood, Professor Maula Baksh, Dr Rahat Abrar, Dr Mushtaq Sadaf, Dr Moid Rasheedi and Dr Khurshid Alam will be participating in the seminar.

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Gen Shah launches Tehzeeb-ul-Akhlaq, special edition 

Aligarh, April 12: In the on-going Sir Syed Bicentenary Celebrations in the Aligarh Muslim University; the Vice Chancellor, Lt General Zameer Uddin Shah (Veteran) recently launched a special issue of the University’s monthly magazine, Tehzeeb-ul-Akhlaq.

The special edition has essays and articles by renowned writers and academics like Nawab Ismail Khan, Mr Habibullah Khan, Mr Akbar Haider kashmiri, Professor Haroon Khan Sherwani, Professor Shan Mohammad, Professor A R Kidwai, Professor Saud Alam Qasmi, Professor Shah Mohd Waseem, Dr Rahat Abrar, Maulana Abdul Haleem Sharar, Dr Gauhar Naushahi and others.

On the occasion, General Shah said that this year, marks the 200^th birth anniversary of AMU founder Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and to commemorate the occasion, seminars, conferences, cultural and literary activities, book releases and other important functions will keep on taking place till October 17, 2017.

He added that Sir Syed introduced the Tehzeeb-ul-Akhlaq, magazine to have a regular contribution of students, academics, scholars and intellectuals on core issues concerning the society at large. “It is a proud moment that today a special edition of Tehzeeb-ul-Akhlaq is been launched to address issues, which are relevant in the contemporary world,” said the Vice Chancellor.  

Professor Sagheer Afraheem, who is the editor of Tehzeeb-ul-Akhlaq pointed out that since its inaugural till today’s time, Tehzeeb-ul-Akhlaq has been publishing essays on scientific achievements and uprgradations and core issues relevant to the society.

Prof A R Kidwai, Prof Shafey Kidwai, Dr Seema Sagheer, Dr Faiza Abassi and Mr Mujtaba Qureshi were also present on the occasion.

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Women’s College organises ‘Societies Fest Malhar-2017’

Aligarh, April 12: The Women’s College, Aligarh Muslim University today organised ‘Societies Fest Malhar-2017’, which was inaugurated by Mrs Rizwana Ali and Mrs Saira Shah Haleem. Mrs Rizwana and Mrs Saira were accompanied by Professor Naeema Gulrez, Principal, Women’s College and Professor Romana Siddiqui, Provost, Abdullah Hall during the inauguration. 

While delivering the inaugural address Mrs Rizwana said that the students of the Women’s College are performing par excellence in their academic fields and are bringing laurels to their Alma Mater.

She added that the Women’s College has a very rich history and students associated with the college have always been performing well in all walks of life.

Mrs Rizwana further said that the Women’s College not only trains its students to excel in their careers, but it also makes students imbibe the best of moral values.

Well known social and TV activist and writer, Mrs Saira Haleem Shah urged the Women College students to also excel in extra-curricular activities with their academics. She added that literary and cultural activities including skills developing activities are very important to build a confidence and positive approach in life.

Professor Naeema Gulrez, Principal, Women’s College congratulated the participants of various competitions, which took place during the festival. She added that creative activities will help students to develop the best of personalities.

Meanwhile, teams of teachers and students also participated ‘Antakshari’ competition, in which Professor Romana Siddiqui, Dr Shagufta Niaz, Dr Sarika, Dr Muneera T, Dr Swaliha Begum, Dr Nazia Hasan and Dr Zarina Khan participated.

The Festival also had competitions of quiz, turn-court, mono acting, solo singing, self composed poetry, poster making, slogan writing and creating writing.

Ms Sidra Fatima conducted the programme.

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Centre for Skill Development and Career Planning, Women’s College begins new courses

Aligarh, April 12: The Centre for Skill Development and Career Planning associated with the Women’s College, Aligarh Muslim University is starting new short-term batch courses of three months duration from April 17, 2017. The classes of these courses of M S Office, Tally, Web Designing and Publishing, Fashion Garments, Interior Decoration, Beauty Culture, Textile Designing, Commercial Arts and English Fluency Development will begin from May 8, 2017.

Female candidates with high school certificates from any recognized institution are eligible to take admission in these newly introduced short term batch courses.

Meanwhile, the forms for admissions are available at the office of Centre for Skill Development and Career Planning, Women’s College. Interested candidates can also visit amu.ac.in for further details.

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Art Niche’17 conclude at AMU

Aligarh, April 13: Art Niche’17, a National Art Festival organized by the students of University Fine Arts Club (UFAC) of Cultural Education Center (CEC), Aligarh Muslim University concluded with the organization of various colourful events in the Central Lawns of CEC. Students from different streams participated enthusiastically in the events.

The first event was Fancy Dress Competition. “We are delighted to receive such a wonderful response from participants throughout the whole five days long event. The hard work and evident efforts of our organizing team has been praised by our guests as well as the visitors,” said Ms Nagma Shameem, Secretary of UFAC.

Nirmiti Varshney from Our Lady of Fatima dressed up as polythene and conveyed the message of “Say No to Polythene,” whereas Vaishnavi Sharma, a five-year old from St. Fidelis gave the message of “Save the Girl Child,” to the audience. “I love to dress up and I love pandas,” said Mishaal, a four year-old girl of Al Barkat Play and Learn Center who dressed up as a Panda.

“Theatre is a complete package of action, dialogues, make-up and performance. I do not doubt the potential of the students of AMU; with proper guidance and effort, I have full faith that the talent from here will leave an imprinting mark on the world,” said Prof Asif Naqvi, Dean, Faculty of Life Science.

In the Umbrella Art Competition Rifa Nisar won the first prize while Nitin and Kaynat Zehra won the second and third prizes respectively. Arshi Gupta was declared the winner in Bottle Art competition. The second and third prizes in the same competition were given to Nishany Varshney and Sajan respectively. 

In the Tatoo Art competition Pinki Mishra was awarded the first, Al Farah the second and Ravi Kumar Gautam the third prizes while Nishant Varshney won the first prize, Sumit Kumar the second prize and Farhan Samad the third prize in the Cartoon Making competition.

Zaema Arsh won the first prize in Group A of Painting Competition. In the same group, Shivani Yadav and Ishrat were awarded the second and third prizes respectively. In group B Asmi Gupta, Rudra Mittal and Vakul Mittal won the first, second and third prizes respectively while in Group C Akanksha Chaudhary won the first, Mumtaz the second and Naima Ali the third prizes.

In the Piyala Art competition Kaynat Zehra, Shumaila and Hala Masroor won the first, second and third prizes respectively. Hiba Parvez won the first prize in Photography competition in which M Rao Samad Khan and Inzamamul Haq won the second and third prizes respectively.

The Sand Art competition was won by Nishant Varshney while Falak won the second and Hala Masroor won the third prizes. Shakir Ali, Shubhoneet Chatterjee and Rishi Kumar won the first, second and third prizes respectively in the Cosplay. In the Performing Art Shah Zaib Khan was awarded the first, Yash Agarwal the second and Munawwar Ali the third prizes.

Ayan Madar, Anu Bala and Priyanka won the gold medals in the National Level Exhibition. Silver Medals were given to Zeba Naaz, Sparsh Aggarwal and Afreen Khan while Divya Verma, Sahil Pillai and Arshad Ali won the Bronze Medals in the same exhibition.

The event culminated with Dastan Goi, in which Javed Danish, a prominent alumnus of AMU presented Dastan-e-Hijrat. A prize distribution ceremony of all the competitions held in this five-day long Art Festival marked the end of these very artistic days. 

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National Workshop on Urdu Translation of Ambedkar’s writings start at AMU

Aligarh, April 13: The Aligarh Muslim University today organized the inaugural session on the Second Two Day National Workshop on ‘Urdu Translation of Dr BR Ambedkar’s Writings’. The event was presided over by Brig S Ahmad Ali (Veteran), AMU Pro Vice Chancellor and was addressed by various eminent speakers.

Brig Syed Ahmad Ali, in his presidential remark, expressed his desire of mass propagation of Ambedkar’s ideas through the translation of some of his far sighted works which include Ambedkar’s writings and speeches on the dimension of territories and states and how the size of the state affects administration and management. He also brought to focus Ambedkar’s ideas on the Article 370 of the constitution, which speaks of the issue of Kashmir. Along with these issues of contemporary relevance, Syed Ahmad Ali also emphasized on Ambedkar’s Economic treatise, his role in the RBI and his PhD thesis, “Problems of Rupee: Its Origin and Solution”. He congratulated the Managing Editor, Urdu-CWBA Dr Ambedkar Foundation, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt of India Prof Mohammad Asim Siddiqui for his dedication to the task.

The Guest of Honor Prof Emeritus Farhatullah Khan made a practical observation that translation is something impossible but an inevitable task. He stressed upon the beauty and persuasive effect of Urdu language. Urdu, according to Prof Khan, is the most appropriate language to powerfully express the ideas of a strong leader and reformer like Ambedkar. He explained the complexities of translating such terms like child labour, dalit etc from English to Urdu.

Dr Suhail Ahmad Farooqui of Jamia Millia Islamia, an accomplished translator of more than hundred works which include Tagore’s Gitanjali,  commented that it is not enough to know the language and it’s literal meaning but in order to reach more approximation in translating a work we need to learn about the speakers and their background as well. According to him source work and the translated work are mirror images to each other.

The Dean, Faculty of Arts Professor Shaikh Mastan emphasized the relevance of Ambedkar and his contribution in the making of Present day India.

Prof Mohammad Asim Siddiqui,the Managing Editor of the translation project explained the aims and objectives of the workshop and threw some light on the difficulties in translating his works which touch varied subjects like law, sociology, history and economics.

The programme was conducted by Prof. Samina Khan Department of English who also enlightened us with her share of assignment speaking about Women rights, Dalit women and their plights and other women issues dealt by Ambedkar.

Mr Peer Mohammad Ashraf proposed the Vote of Thanks.

A number of translators involved in the project along with academicians and scholars attended the event.

The work on the Urdu translation of Ambedkar, all 34 volumes from English to Urdu had been assigned to AMU by Ambedkar Foundation, Ministry of Empowerment and Social Justice, Government of India.

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Invitational Football Tournament start at AMU

Aligarh, April 13: In connection with the Sir Syed Bicentennary celebrations, the Football Club of Aligarh Muslim Games Committee organized the Invitational Football Tournament. The inaugural match was played between Galactious FC and Kerala Blaster.

The football teams of AMU Green, SFC, Veteran XI, Galactious FC, Kerala Blaster, Foreigner XI, Regional United, MMFC, Stadium XI and MUFC are participating in the tournament.

Prof Mohammad Shoaib Zaheer, Secretary, University Games Committee, Prof Mohd Farooq, President Football Club and Prof Moinuddin along with Mr Anisur Rehman Khan, Deputy Director,   Physical Education, Mr Arshad Mahmood, Assistant Director, Mr Tuffailur Rehman, Football Coach, Mr Umar Ashraf, Captain Football Club and some other guests were present during the inaugural match.

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