Dr Masarrat Ali’s demise mourned in AMU

Aligarh, April 26: The faculty members, students and staff of the Department of Biochemistry, Aligarh Muslim University recently held a condolence meeting in the Department premises to mourn the sad demise of Dr Masarrat Ali, who passed away after suffering a massive heart attack after the Friday prayers in San Antonio, Texas, USA, where he has been living for the past two decades. The meeting was presided by Professor Riaz Mahmood, Chairpserson, Department of Biochemistry.

During the meeting, people associated with the Department of Biochemistry and Dr Ali’s friends spoke on the deceased’s contributions while praying for him in the religious manners.

Dr Ali did his Pre-university, BSc (Chemistry) and MSc (Biochemistry) from AMU. He was awarded the university Gold Medal for being ranked first in class in MSc. After completing PhD from CDRI, Lucknow, he joined Alpha Diagnostics in the United States of America. He was also a recipient of the Ronald Reagan Award for best businessman of the year in 2005. Among the numerous contributions, Dr Ali made to AMU includes provision of smart-classrooms in the Department of Biochemistry and digitalization of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan’s works, which are available on sirsyedtoday.com.

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52 AMU students awarded ‘Late Anwar Ahmad Ansari Scholarships’

Aligarh, April 26: The Dean Students Welfare, Aligarh Muslim University recently conducted interviews to award ‘Late Anwar Ahmad Ansari Scholarships’. The Scholarship programme started by Mr Parvez Ahmad Ansari has been awarded to 52 students out of 67 AMU students, who had appeared for interviews.

A Committee consisting of Professor Jamshed Siddiqui, Dean Student’s Welfare; Professor Md Saghir Khan, Deputy Dean Student’s Welfare; Professor Salma Shaheen, Principal, University Women’s Polytechnic; Dr Ghazanfar Naseem, nominee of donor and Mr Mohammad Fazal and Ms Fatima Parvez conducted the interviews.  

Mr Parvez Ahmad Ansari has initiated this scholarship programme in memory of his late father, Dr Anwar Ahmad Ansari, former Principal of University Women’s Polytechnic from 1988 to 1993.

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Kennedy Hall, AMU stages ‘Aseer e Hirs’

Aligarh, April 26: The play ‘Aseer e Hirs’ was recently staged at the Kennedy Hall in Aligarh Muslim University. Written by famous playwright Mr Agha Hashr Kashmiri, the play was directed by Mr Mohd Nadeem Khan and organised by the Department of Urdu, Aligarh Muslim University in collaboration with Dream Weavers Theatre Academy.

With Nadeem Khan as Changez and Arsh Iqbal as Naushaba; the play showed Chengez’s insurmountable lust for power because of which he murdered his own cousins. The actors did well to bring many subthemes such as a celebration of romantic love, princely honour and valour in the play.

This play’s wit, repartee, cultural warmth, elements of humour, tragicomedy, clowns and characterisation express a strongly Shakespearean aura. The play opens in a setting of a palace with the stage for conflict between Chengez and his queen Naushaba, who supports humaneness and justice, while Chengez is overpowered by greed and ambition.

All in all, the play was entertaining with good direction, acting, costumes and music. The tragic element caused by Chengez’s cruelty, makes him the villain everybody wants to see punished. The humour brings out a lot of laughter — the acting specially commendable. The play will be remembered for its modern adaptation innovative direction.

The performance also had Waseem Khan as Nasir, Saba Fatima as Mehjabin , Faraz as Rustam, Deepak Yadav as Saleem, Rubaid as Himaqat Baig, Hamzah as Jhanjhat, Hifzur Rehman, Faiz Salman, Danish, Rajni, Aqsa, Samra, Samina, Shabnam, Bhawna , Saqiba, Himanshu and Taha.

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SN Hall organises Annual Hall Function and Prize Distribution

Aligarh, April 26: The Sarojini Naidu Hall (SN Hall), Aligarh Muslim University recently organised, ‘Zoreza’, the Annual Hall Function and prize distribution, in which AMU Vice Chancellor, Lt General Zameer Uddin Shah (Veteran) was the Chief Guest, while AMU Pro Vice Chancellor, Brigadier S Ahmad Ali (Veteran) was the Guest of Honour.

Meanwhile Mrs Sabiha Simi Shah and Mrs Rizwana Ali attended the function as special guests.

On the occasion, General Shah said that since girl students are the leading light for future generation, AMU’s girl students remain our top priority and there is no doubt that our girl students will represent their Alma Mater in the best possible ways.

He added that the university wants to make sure that all our students including the girls get the best of facilities for academic and extra-curricular pursuits. “The University administration is always trying the best to provide students with the best for the preparations of competitive exams and necessary training for their careers,” further said General Shah.

Professor Tamkin Khan, Provost, SN Hall said that the present administration has worked tirelessly to bring the best facilities for students. She added that during the tenure of the present administration, the university has achieved new heights in academic standards.

Ms Sameen Mansoor Mirza, Senior Hall, presented the Annual Hall Report, while Ms Malik Beenish Iqbal, Senior Hall Monitor proposed the vote of thanks.

Ms Kulsum Alam, Ms Sanuja Sheereen, Ms Sumaira Sadeed and Nidhi Rani were enthusiastically involved in making the programme, successful.

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Professor Abdul Munir plants tree saplings to participate in on-going ‘One Person One Tree’ drive

Aligarh, April 27: In the on-going ‘One Person One Tree’, plantation drive initiated by the Aligarh Muslim University Students Union (AMUSU) on the occasion of the ‘Earth Day’; Professor Abdul Munir, Dean Faculty of Science, inaugurated plantation work in the Interdisciplinary Department of Remote Sensing and GIS Applications.

Professor Munir said that the tree plantation programme has received a huge support with the enthusiasm and participation of teachers, students, scholars and staff associated with the Department . 

Professor Nizamuddin Khan, Dr Syed Shamim Kausar, Dr Ziaurahman Ansari, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, Dr S M A Rizvi and Dr Wasi Ahmad Zaidi were present on the occasion.

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AMU Kishanganj Centre concludes workshop on ‘Stress Management and Communication Skills for Police Personnel’

Aligarh, April 27: The Kishanganj Centre of Aligarh Muslim University has recently concluded a two-day workshop on ‘Stress Management and Communication Skills for Police Personnel’. Mr Anil Kumar, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Kishanganj inaugurated the workshop at the Academic Block of AMU Kishanganj Centre.

Speaking on the occasion, Professor Shah Alam associated with AMU’s Department of Psychology pointed out that with this workshop, history has been made as it is for the first time that a workshop on today’s topic has been organised specifically for police personnel in the Kishanganj Centre of AMU.   

The workshop involved technical sessions on ‘Managing Stress in Police Personnel and Mental Health Test and Relaxation Exercise’ by Professor Alam, while Professor Raashid Nehal, Director, AMU Kishanganj Centre delivered session on ‘Interpersonal Skills-Listening Skills.’

Mr Rajeev Mishra, Superintendent of Police, Kishanganj distributed certificates during the valedictory function of the workshop.   

During the technical sessions and the rest of the workshop, important recommendations were made which included: How Police personnel will feel relaxed if trust, autonomy and support is extended, compensation for extra duties in the form of appreciation and positive appropriate reappraisal, relaxation in leave rules, politeness in dealing with the subordinates, organising recreational activities, healthy Police-Public interaction, sports and physical exercise facilities, understanding and improving Perception Level and introduction of career counselling centres among other important recommendations.

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School of Nursing, JNMC organises ‘Oath Taking Ceremony’

Aligarh, April 27: The School of Nursing, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC), Aligarh Muslim University organised ‘Oath Taking Ceremony’ of 2015-16 batches and CME on ‘Role of Nurses in Trauma Care’.

During the Oath, the nursing students pledged to practice their profession faithfully and to abstain from all deleterious things. They also pledged to elevate the standard of their profession and to serve with loyalty to aid physicians in their work and to devote themselves for the welfare of those committed to their care. The Oath was administered by Professor Farida Ahmad, Principal, School of Nursing, JNMC.

The Chief Guest, Dr Geeta Pardhan, Additional Director Health, Aligarh, urged students to renew their commitments in serving the nation and humanity. Meanwhile, speaking on the topic of the CME, Dr Pradhan said that she is sure that the deliberations in CME will enhance the knowledge of students for performing their duties.

While attending the function, Professor Tariq Mansoor, Principal, JNMC said nurses play an important and vital role in patient care, even though patient care is a joint effort of doctors and nurses. 

He pointed out that with the developing specialization in the JNMC, nursing students have updated and state-of-art facilities to learn new skills. During the function, Professor Mansoor also informed that a proposal has been moved to open a Nursing College and a Paramedical College in AMU.   

Professor Amanullah Khan, Dean, Faculty of Medicine said that nursing is a very noble profession as nurses are always providing the needed healing touch to the patients. He further said that since learning is a continuous process, the nursing students should always keep on updating themselves.     

Professor Farida Ahmad, Principal, Nursing School, JNMC presented the School’s Annual Report. She stated that the students of the Nursing School are not only doing well in their academics but are also excelling in extra-curricular activities. She pointed out that AMU’s Nursing School also has an excellent placement record as students have been placed in top notch hospitals in India and abroad. 

Dr Hamida Tariq, renowned paediatrician, who attended the function as the Guest of Honour pointed out that nursing is a truly inspiring and rewarding career. “This profession is full of exceptional people like you, who do amazing life changing services to the sick and vulnerable sections of society,” said Dr Hamida adding that a doctor can diagnose and prescribe but it is the nursing professionals, who give the much needed healing touch to the suffering patients.

While urging nursing students to do their best, Dr Hamida said, “In each of you is the potential of becoming a Florence Nightingale, who with the touch of her care, used to cure people.

Dr Prabha Lohchab, renowned gynaecologist, who also attended the function as the Guest of Honour said that nursing professionals are the pillars of the health system and doctors cannot deliver good results without the help of nurses.

She urged the newly admitted students of the nursing course to put in sincere efforts and excel in their education and profession. She further urged the students to not only be nice to their patients but also to their attendants.    

Mrs Pamela Joseph and Mrs Reshma Lutfi did the lamp lighting ceremony. Ms SamanHashmi and Ms Yooha Nida conducted the programme, while Ms Mehvish Masih proposed the vote of thanks.

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Sir Ziauddin Hall residents plant trees in on-going ‘One Person One Tree’ drive

Aligarh, April 27: In the on-going ‘One Person One Tree’, plantation drive initiated by the Aligarh Muslim University Students Union (AMUSU) on the occasion of the ‘Earth Day’; resident students of the Sir Ziauddin Hall planted trees in the Hall’s Gulistan-e-Zia.

Professor Mohd Mohsin Khan, Proctor, AMU and Chairperson, Department of Commerce was present on the occasion with Professor Imran Saleem, Provost, Sir Ziauddin Hall, who presided over the function.

Meanwhile, Mr Mohd Nadeem, Senior Hall; Mr Saqib ul Kalam, Senior Food; Mr Ansa Raheem, Mr Nikhil Maheshwari and Mr Adil Parvez were also present on the occasion with the staff members of the Hall.

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Dr Warsi appointed as Coordinator, LAMM

Aligarh, April 27: Dr Mohammad Jahangeer Warsi, Associate Professor with the Department of Linguistics, Aligarh Muslim University has been appointed as the Coordinator of Language of Advertising Media and Marketing (LAMM) for a period of two years or until further orders.

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District Court in New Delhi orders Rex Remedies to avoid using name similar to AMU’s ‘Dimagheen’

Aligarh, April 27: The District Court, Saket, New Delhi has ordered the Rex Remedies Pvt Ltd to not use a name similar to the word ‘Dimagheen’ for one of their products as DawakhanaTibbiya College, Aligarh Muslim University has been producing a health product, ‘Dimagheen’ since 1954. The court has observed that with the use of a name similar to AMU’s product, customers might get confused in between the two products.

While briefing the media about the judgement; Mr Arshad Munir, Manager, DawakhanaTibbiya College, AMU and Professor Tajuddin, DawakhanaTibbiya College, AMU today informed that Rex Remedies has been asked to immediately stop using the name similar to ‘Dimagheen’ in one of their products as it is a patent and registered product of AMU’s DawakhanaTibbiya College.

The case against Rex Remedies was registered at the District Court, Saket in New Delhi after it was found out that the company has been producing a product similar to DawakhanaTibbiya College’s Dimagheen and with a name sounding similar Tibbiya College’s product.

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