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Al-Khair celebrates 5th foundation day Al-Khair Foundation celebrated its 5th foundation day in the Constitutional Club of India. Former MP Md Adeeb and social activist and Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ramdas Athawale, appreciated work done by the Okhla-headquartered NGO. Founder of the organisation Dr Darakhshan said her NGO is providing free education, free health, 3,000 meals per day for the needy. Dr Shankar Kumar Sanyal, president of Harijan Sevak Sangh, said more people should avail benefits from us. Former-MP Naresh Yadav was also present on the occasion. Councillor Wajid Khan the NGO is doing good work. Health director…

Jamia launches new Masters in Design (MDes) programme Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) Vice Chancellor Prof. Najma Akhtar today flagged-off Master in Design (MDes) course for the current academic session in a virtual inauguration cum orientation ceremony where a number of high-profile academicians and industry experts participated, including Pro-Vice-Chancellor Prof Tasneem Fatma and Registrar Dr Nazim Husain Jafri. The new course will be offered under the Department of Design and Innovation, which will be a new department at the university. Terming it as a remarkable moment in the history of JMI, Prof. Najma Akhtar said that over the last hundred years,…

Meet Okhla-based spiritual healer whose ancestor invited by Shahjahan from Medina Okhla-based Syed Ehraz Ahmed is 37 years old spiritual healer and claimed to have travelled extensively for the past six years visiting various countries including the United Kingdom, Malaysia, Singapore, Turkey, South Africa, Morocco, Uzbekistan etc. ALSO READ, Scribe death: Why did the OT sit on the story for 50 minutes? During these visits, Ahmed said he tries to bring them close to spirituality. He has been visited by various international prominent figures like Jeff Bezos (owner of amazon), Justin Trudeau Canadian Prime Minister, John Key Prime Minister of…

Journalist death: Why did the OT sit on the story for 50 minutes In the age of WhatsApp news and information travel fast but at times many are not well authenticated and the first detail is sketchy. And it is here that a journalist’s training comes into act. Read obituary of Roushan When a WhatsApp message popped up on the OT at 11:17 pm on Monday from a reliable source, the portal didn’t rush to publish it instantly to break the news, rather it spoke with several sources to make sure that the news was authentic. The due process of…

‘So sorry to hear about this’: Kejriwal tweets on veteran Okhla journalist who died after suffering brain hemorrhage The death of veteran Okhla-based journalist on Monday while he was returning from his hometown in Bihar to Okhla has been mourned. Since the report surfaced of the journalist’s death condolence messages have been pouring in from across the county. Condoling death of Roushan Ali, who has been covering Delhi government for the last 20 years, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted: “So sorry to hear about this, may God bless his soul. My condolences to the family.” READ ROUSHAN OBITUARY HERE…

Sudden death of Okhla-based journalist leaves media fraternity in shock The news of death of an Okhla-based journalist has left the media fraternity in Delhi in deep shock. It was a few minutes ago when former Iran TV journalist, Syed Wasi Imam, informed his colleagues about the sudden passing of Roushan Ali, 55, on Monday. ALSO READ, Scribe death: Why did the OT sit on the story for 50 minutes? Journalist Andalib Akhtar, who knew him for years, said Roushan had gone to his hometown in Bihar and was returning via a train when suddenly his health condition deteriorated. He…

‘Paan’tastic: Chew paan of different flavours starting from Rs 50 to Rs 2,200 (video) If you reside in Okhla and love relishing paan then you must have seen small corner shops selling paan (betel leaf). Of all in Jamia Nagar, this one in Abul Fazal Enclave just in front of Okhla Vihar Metro station is a different one as the shop’s look is different: swanky. Owner of Delhi Paan Mahal Hamza said for paan lovers there are several flavours, like chocolate, butter scotch, kulfi and more. He said ghundi paan is worth Rs 50 and is cold and can stay…

Letters to Editor: I have seen kids, women falling on this 90-day dug up road, writes F block resident I want to draw your attention towards this dug up road of Abul Fazal Enclave F block which connects to Thokar No 4, writes Shaukat Alam in letters to editor. It’s been more than 90 days that this road has been this wretched condition. I have seen children falling and women falling on this dug up road. They have made a habit of delayed work which causes problems to the residents. A gentle reminder to the concern authority that kindly look…

Youths rob fruit vendor, two arrested Two youths have been arrested for robbing a coconut vendor, said police, adding that they recovered one mobile phone and cash of Rs 500 from them. After receiving a PCR call four days ago, the team immediately rushed to the spot in New Friends’ Colony and met the complainant wherein he stated that while he was selling coconuts, three boys approached and robbed him with his mobile phone and a cash of Rs 500, said the police. After arrest of a youth, a resident of Taimoor Nagar, police said they were able to zero…

29-year-old Jamia Millia alumna dies in road accident Heartbreak for alumni and students f Jamia Millia Islamia after reports surfaced on the social media about the death of a 29-year-old alumna of Jamia in a road accident. A PhD student she died after a speeding truck ran over her in northeast Delhi’s Shastri Park area, police said on Sunday. It was on Saturday when the incident took place around 10.20 pm in Delhi. Jamia alumnus Jawad Hassan, who studied with the deceased, Poonam, at the university, said they were at Jamia and studied TV Hindi journalism in 2012-13 from the…