Author: theokhlatimes

Let’s support Meeraj who walks whole day to deliver tea at your doorstep after losing work in lockdown To earn livelihood there are some who look for short cut: begging. But there are many, like Meeraj Md, who work their ass off to earn a pittance. The story of 47-year-old Meeraj, who lost his job during first lockdown due to Covid break, is inspirational one. CAPTION: Meeraj selling tea. The OT photo. After losing his job as embroidery worker in Okhla, Meeraj, who is originally from Rampur in UP, but residing in the locality for the last 35 years, didn’t…

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Former Okhla MLA Asif Md Khan was hospitalised on Wednesday as he was unwell, said Abdul Wahab Mallik, a close associate of Khan. For the last seven days, Khan was suffering from persistent low-grade fever, body ache and running nose, said Mallik. Reports about his blood tests are out and they are fine, said Mallik from the hospital, adding that we are waiting for the doctors to diagnose his ailment properly. However, another associate of Khan said some results are awaited and we are praying for everything to be fine. The report results are good and we are happy as…

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Asian Literary Society organized its 4th Asian Literary Confluence with great fanfare on 30th October 2021. Manoj Krishnan (Author and Founder, Asian Literary Society) delivered the Keynote Address touching upon the new initiatives and innovative programs conducted by ALS during the year. He officially declared the results of ALS’ annual 2021 Wordsmith Awards, Sagar Memorial Award, Gitesh Biva Memorial Award, and Photography Contest, and announced the names of all the winners. A series of interesting and interactive ‘live’ sessions covering varied aspects of literature, photography, and ALS’ social initiatives were organized during the day as a part of the 4th…

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Setting an example of communal amity in Okhla, Johri Farm-based Muslim activist pooled money to help impoverished Hindus in his neighbourhood to light up their homes this Diwali. CAPTION: Activist Aseem Asha It was on October 27, when Aseem Asha appealed for help so that he could bring smile on the face of his Hindu neigbours of Noor Nagar slum, he said. CAPTION: Gift items provided by Aseem Asha Foundation “We were able to collect a modest amount from local Muslim shopkeepers and students to make sure that our impoverished Hindu brothers and sisters also celebrate Diwali this year with…

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The death of Okhla-based leading legal eagle AU Khan was mourned by lawyers, writes Advocate Kamran Malik. It was on Monday when report about Advocate Khan’s death due to cardiac arrest in Holy Family Hospital spread like wild fire on the social media with the legal fraternity left shell shocked. CAPTION: File photo of AU Khan by Kamran Malik. Sixty-four-year-old Khan, a resident of Ghaffar Manzil, was admitted in the hospital three days ago after complaining of back pain and on Monday he suffered heart attack and died, said Abdul Wahab Mallick. Khan was a known face among the legal…

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Dr Ufana Riaz, Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, has been awarded “Outstanding Performance Award” at the 10th International Research and Academic Excellence Awards 2021 (10th IRAEA-2021) in recognition of her exceptional caliber, academic excellence and outstanding performance in the field of Materials Chemistry. The award ceremony was organised by the Foundation of Innovative Research in association with Novel Research Foundation (NRF) and was held online on 31st October 2021 in Maldives as part of 10th International Online Conference on Innovative and Advanced Multidisciplinary Research (10th ICIAMR). The conference was organised with the objective of bringing…

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Ghaffar Manzil-based Delhi Police cop Suhaib Ahmad Farooqui honoured for his work during Covid. “It is a great honour that my name is considered worthy of an award. I served the society as a Covid warrior for that I have been awarded with Mother Teresa Emblem in the annual event Jashn_e_Bharat organised by Indian Heritage & Health Care Centre. “And this honour was given to me by eminent personalities of the nation such as Prof Waseem Barelvi, Prof Akhtarul Wasey, Prof Ashok Chakradhar, Dr Mohsin Wali, Kamna Prasad,  Akhilesh Mishra IAS, Jamal Khan, DIG/CISF,” he wrote on his timeline soliciting…

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Is Jamia neglecting Noam Chomsky complex? This and other questions are being asked by Jamia Millia Islamia watchers who are upset with the administration for not fixing missing N of Noam Chomsky complex. It has been years since the N of Noam Chomsky complex went missing. Avram Noam Chomsky is an American linguist, philosopher, cognitive scientist, historian, social critic, and political activist. They said they had expected Jamia to fix the missing N during 101st Foundation Day of the university when the campus was decked up just two days ago. The Noam Chomsky complex was also lit up but the…

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Delhi reports 45 fresh Covid cases, no deaths According to the health bulletin, the national Capital reported 45 fresh Covid cases in the last 24 hours. Authorities said 56,751 tests were conducted. The positivity rate stood at 0.08 per cent with no death reported from the city.

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Owner of Tikona Park-based well-known eatery bereaved Owner of a well-known eatery based in Tikona Park has been bereaved. Faisal Khan, who is owner of FKC, said his uncle died of heart attack on Saturday and was laid to rest in Batla House graveyard. Fifty-eight-year-old Kamaluddin, who was associated with Delhi Jal Board, suffered heart attack at his house in Okhla on Saturday and he was rushed to a local hospital where doctors declared him dead after trying to revive him for some thirty minutes, said Khan. Kamaluddin is survived by eight children and a wife, he said, adding that…

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