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Celebration begins as Jamia turns 103 The Department of Architecture, Jamia Millia Islamia, celebrated the university’s 103rd foundation day on Friday with a captivating photography exhibition titled “Line Shapes and Spaces: a visual ode to Jamia.” The event was attended by Jamia’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Najma Akhtar, and the Chief Guest, Professor Farhat Basir Khan, an eminent photographer and the founder of the Department of Design and Innovation at Jamia. Several programmes have been scheduled for the grand celebration of Jamia’s Foundation Day, which started on Friday and will continue until October 31, 2023. Founded on October 29, 1920 at…

Peaceful protest in solidarity with Palestine held on Friday: Activists A peaceful protest in solidarity with the Palestinian people, condemning the ongoing genocide by Israeli security forces was organised in Delhi, according to Friends of Palestine. “Despite the significant participation of students and women, many were unjustly detained by Delhi police. Our message is unequivocal: An immediate ceasefire, the lifting of the Gaza siege, and international intervention to halt the brutal killing of Palestinians, including children and women. We call for the cessation of all ties with Israel and urge the global community to press Israel for adherence to international…

Four girl research scholars from Jamia make university proud It is a matter of great pride for the Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) that four girl research scholars of the university have been awarded the coveted Prime Minister Research Fellowship (PMRF). https://twitter.com/theokhlatimes/status/1717882040996040884 Name of the successful researchers and their supervisors are:- 1) Aleena Anwar Guide: Prof. Mohammad Mahfuzul Haque, Department of Bio-Technology, JMI 2) Suwaiba Mateen Guide: Dr. Ahteshamul Haque, Department of Electrical Engineering, JMI 3) Kajal Guide: Prof. A.K. Hafiz, Centre for Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, JMI 4) Lubna Khan Guide: Rashid Ali, Department of Chemistry, JMI. Elated over development, JMI…

A new English translation of the Quran is out New Delhi: A new English translation of the holy book of Islam has been released that aims to present the Qur’ān the way Islam’s earliest generations understood it. It is the first major Indian contribution to the English translation of the Qur’ān since the popular translation by Abdullah Yusuf Ali, which was first published in the early 1930s. With its copious annotations and appendices, this edition offers a complete introduction to the tenets of Islam. The translator, the Indian scholar Dr. Zafarul-Islam Khan, initially started the work as a revision of…

Jamia to hold mega 103rd Foundation Day celebrations Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) is celebrating its 103rd Foundation Day at a grand scale. The five-day celebration will be starting from October 27 and will end on October 31, 2023. The main function will be held on October 29, 2023 at the forecourt of MA Ansari Auditorium at 10.00 am where NCC Cadets will give Guard of Honour to JMI Vice Chancellor, Prof. Najma Akhtar & Founder & Director of ILBS, New Delhi, Dr. Shiv Kumar Sarin followed by Flag Hoisting and singing of Jamia Parcham song. Recently constructed Centenary Gate will…

A dengue patient is need of blood urgently, according to a widely shared message in Okhla. The message reads that one Ara, who is hospitalised in Al Shifa hospital in Abul Fazal Enclave, and is down with dengue. She needs blood group O+ on urgent basis. Mobile number 07678592278 Arman.

Earthquake tremors felt in Delhi-NCR, did you feel in Okhla? An earthquake of 3.1 magnitude struck Haryana’s Faridabad, neighbouring Delhi, at around 4:08 pm, said the National Centre for Seismology. Many people said they felt the tremors with some saying they had no idea about the tremors. The tremors provoked distress and apprehension among the populace, resulting in shaking of furniture in both Delhi and the National Capital Region. More details awaited.

Watch: Jamia Proctor, Bulls try to stop students from holding peaceful protest in support of Palestine on campus  A video has been circulating in the virtual world since Friday,in which university guards, popularly known as Bulls, can be seen stopping students from holding a peaceful protest in support of Palestine. https://youtu.be/x6-dg6BCXkA?feature=shared In the video,Jamia Chief Proctor Professor Atiqur Rahman is also seen in action.  Video shows the Bulls snatching posters and taking away Palestine flags also alleged by students. It could not be known whether the incident happened before the protestor after it as students can be seen delivering speeches…

Watch: Stone flying from incomplete Zakir Nagar road hurting people Residents living near the incomplete road in Zakir Nagar have raised concerns about the danger posed by loose stones, with several incidents of residents getting hurt since the stones were initially dumped for road construction. https://youtu.be/F2AU4WUxX34?feature=shared These residents have reported that when vehicles pass over these loose stones, they are sent flying into the air, causing harm to people and damaging glass gates. This situation is perilous for both pedestrians and motorists, and there is a call for the local MLA to take immediate action to complete the roadwork and…

Talk held to overcome stress, depression at Okhla Vihar workshop Today, Avishi Khar, a diligent 12th-grade student hailing from Amity School in Pushp Vihar, assumed the esteemed role of Project Head for the Neuroscience & Psychology Project at the Aseem Asha Foundation. https://twitter.com/theokhlatimes/status/1712107098941644959 In this capacity, Avishi engaged with a diverse group of more than 35 beneficiaries associated with the Foundation. During this interaction, the young beneficiaries candidly shared their challenging and often distressing life experiences, both within the confines of their homes and in the wider world. Avishi, with unwavering empathy, elucidated the transformative potential of pursuing higher education,…