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The once-famous Shaheen Bagh vegetable market is in shambles. BY Jauwad Hassan It has been making headlines due to the ill-treatment shoppers face from some rude shopkeepers and vendors. An incident in the market just a day ago, which has gone viral, will leave you feeling ashamed. What was once a place of harmony and brotherhood has now become a hub for anti-social elements, who are posing as biryani or fruit vendors. Misbehaviour with decent people, lewd comments towards women, and mistreatment of customers have become common thing at the market. Immediate action is necessary to address this disgraceful situation,…

A mother who applied for her child’s admission to the Jamia Nursery is upset with the procedure and has written a letter to the Vice Chancellor regarding reservations. Addressing Professor Md Mahtab Alam Rizvi, Registrar Jamia and chairman, school admission, she wrote: “Representation seeking necessary remedial corrective action for 2025-26 admissions at Mushir Fatma Nursery School by conducting fresh draws as per the prevailing rules and cancelling the outcome of draws held on 9th March 2025 as the entire process got vitiated because of discriminatory admission methodology.” ALSO READ USA delegation Jamia visit to boost academic collaborations On Jamia Nursery…

Yuva Sansad (Youth Parliament): The “Viksit Bharat Yuva Sansad”, a two-day event hosted at Jamia Hamdard, focusing on the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, when India will complete 100 years of Independence. BY Md Hayat Anjum and Fouzia Iqbal. The main theme of the event was — “One Nation, One Election – A Path Towards a Developed India.” The event commenced at 10:00 AM, beginning with the recitation of the Holy Quran, followed by the Hamdard Tarana, performed by the students of Jamia Hamdard. 10:00 – 10:15 AM – Lamp Lighting Ceremony All guests, along with the Vice-Chancellor of Jamia…

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) had the distinct honour of hosting a high-profile delegation from the United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF), comprising Provosts, International Officers, Educational Administrators, and Senior Functionaries from leading universities in the United States. The visit aimed at fostering academic collaborations, exchanging best practices in education and administration, and exploring opportunities for institutional partnerships between the two countries. ALSO READ FET, Jamia team wins Best Student Innovation Pavilion Award The distinguished delegates were warmly welcomed by Prof. Mazhar Asif, the Vice Chancellor of JMI, who emphasised the university’s commitment to global academic engagement and excellence. The visit provided…

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) is proud to announce that a team of students from its Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET) has received the “Best Student Innovation Pavilion” award at GRIDCON-2025. This annual conference and exhibition was organised by POWERGRID in association with the Ministry of Power from March 9 to 11, 2025. The award was presented at an impressive ceremony held during the event, which featured participation from leading academic institutions and industry experts from the power and energy sectors. GRIDCON-2025 provided a platform for showcasing cutting-edge technologies and innovations aimed at addressing the challenges in the energy landscape.…

Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi today assumed charge as the Registrar of Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) for a period of five years. With the appointment of Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi, the university gets a full-time, regular Registrar after a long gap of more than 4 years. Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi, Director of the Nelson Mandela Centre for Peace and Conflict Resolution, Jamia Millia Islamia, is a distinguished academician, scholar and administrator with more than 20 years of teaching and research experience. He has previously worked in premier and prestigious institutions and think-tanks of the Government of India, including,…

Jamia student Adnan makes university proud Syed Adnan Mian, a third-year undergraduate student in the Department of Biotechnology, has brought laurels to Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) by being selected for the prestigious Khorana Program for Scholars 2025. This highly competitive scholarship, jointly supported by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) – Government of India, the Indo-U.S. Science & Technology Forum (IUSSTF), and WINStep Forward, provides outstanding Indian students with the opportunity to undertake cutting-edge research at top U.S. institutions. The Khorana scholarship offers selected scholars a round-trip airfare, a stipend, and health insurance. As part of this program, he has been…

The Sarojini Naidu Centre For Women’s Studies (SNCWS), Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) organised a two-day International Young Researcher’s Conference 2025 (8th-9th March 2025) themed, “Gender and its Digital Discontents: Decolonial Perspectives from the Global South”. The conference was inaugurated on the occasion of International Women’s Day to commemorate the occasion with critical gender scholarship. ALSO READ Jamia Professor Mini Thomas in list of 100 most influential women of 2025 by business magazine The event at Jamia was organised under the guidance of Prof. Mazhar Asif, Honorable Vice Chancellor of JMI and the Patron of the conference, who graciously delivered the…

Mini Shaji Thomas, Dean of Faculty of Engg & Technology, Jamia Millia Islamia is listed among ‘The Champions’ along with many women Industry leaders by ‘Business World’, the prominent Business Magazine, which has released the list of 100 most influential women of 2025 Powering growth, Fueling GDP, on International Women’s day 2025. ALSO READ Proud moment for Okhla! Jamia alumnus Tabish cracks Delhi Judicial Services Examination, secures 9th rank The list includes 7 categories, starting with ‘The Titans” with President Droupadi Murmu, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman and other Illustrious Corporate leaders, Policy Makers, and Social Influencers representing sectors such as…

The Centre for Training and Development, Jamia Hamdard, in collaboration with the National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation (NMDFC), Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India successfully conducted a three-day training workshop on Capacity Building from March 5 to March 7, 2025. The workshop brought together participants from 15 states across India, focusing on skill enhancement, effective communication and professional development. The workshop commenced on March 5, 2025, with welcome address by Prof. Reshma Nasreen, followed by an inaugural address by Dr. Sanjay Srivastava, Vice Chancellor of Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies. The event was graced by…