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Remember Amanatullah in your prayers, reads message A message circulating in the virtual world urges local residents, AAP supporters, to remember Amanatullah Khan in prayers. Accompanied by a 14-second video featuring Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan’s photo, the message reads: “Hearing of Khan’s anticipatory bail will be held on February 20 in court. Remember him in your prayers.” According to a PTI report, a local court on Monday issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate regarding an application by Amanatullah seeking anticipatory bail in a money-laundering case related to alleged irregularities by the Delhi Waqf Board during his chairmanship in hiring…

Book Launch and Extension Lecture by Emmy-winning Journalist Ms Ruchira Gupta The Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy (CSSEIP), Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), New Delhi, on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, organised the book launch of ‘I Kick and I Fly’ by Emmy-winning journalist Ruchira Gupta, founder of Apne Aap Women Worldwide NGO, followed by an extension lecture on ‘Gender, Caste, and Inequality’ by the author. The programme was graced by chief guest Prof Eqbal Hussain, Offng. Vice Chancellor, JMI, and was chaired by Prof. Muslim Khan, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, JMI and co-chaired by Prof.…

A journalist’s job is more than just simply reporting stories. It’s about capturing moments in history, turning them into tales that last forever, and making sure no one forgets, writes AQDAS SAMI. Asad, a senior journalist, does this beautifully in his debut book, “The Saviour”. In its pages, you’ll find a powerful story about one of the toughest times the world has faced the Covid-19 pandemic. This book is like a light in the dark, carefully recording all the struggles and challenges of the pandemic. It brings to life the stories of people who might have been forgotten. Set in…

Debate: Is social media – social? The Department of Sociology, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) organised the 3rd Bikram Nanda Memorial Lecture on 14th February, 2024 at the University Polytechnic Auditorium. The theme of the event was “Is social media -social? “, which was chaired by Offng. Vice Chancellor of Jamia Prof Eqbal Hussain. The memorial lecture was delivered by the renowned scholar, senior social scientist and author Prof Amrit Srinivasan formerly associated with IIT Delhi. The Memorial Lecture began with a welcome address by the Head of the Department, Prof Azra Abidi who thanked the Vice Chancellor for his gracious…

Jamia Girls Senior Secondary School celebrates 15th Annual Day Jamia Girls Senior Secondary School (JGSSS), Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) celebrated its 15th Annual Day on February 13, 2024 amidst great splendour, mirth and zest in the Dr. M. A. Ansari Auditorium of the university. Anjum Iqbal, Principal of JGSSS welcomed the chief guest and other esteemed guests. The programme commenced with the recitation of Holy Quran followed by the Jamia Tarana. There were cultural programmes like English Skit on Environment Conservation (written by a girl student of the school), Tamseeli Mushaira, Gujarati Folk Dance and Comic Skit. An informal session…

3-day Shahpur Jat Winter Festival concludes today The three-day ‘Shahpur Jat Winter Festival’ organized by the Tourism Department of Delhi Government in Shahpur Jat village located in Greater Kailash Assembly Constituency concluded today. There was a huge crowd on the last day of the program as well. People enjoyed this three-day festival thoroughly. Along with dancing to music, there was a huge crowd at the beautiful clothes and food stalls set up at the festival. While people shopped for the best and finest clothes from the clothing stalls, they also tasted a variety of delicious dishes. Addressing the people who…

PhD awarded to Naseema Khatoon, Usha Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) has declared Naseema Khatoon qualified in Doctor of Philosophy in Women Studies. She has worked on the topic “Impact of Cultural Practices on Muslim Community in Mau District (UP) – A Gender Analysis” under the supervision of Dr. Parveen Qamar, Associate Professor, Department of Women Education, MANUU. Besides, MANUU also has declared Usha qualified in Doctor of Philosophy in Hindi. She has worked on the topic “Sushila Takbhoure ke Sahitya Mein Dalit Nari Chetna” under the supervision of Dr. G. V. Ratnakar, Associate Professor, Department of Hindi, MANUU.…

Experts discuss importance of Zakat Zakat Centre India, (ZCI) established two years ago with a nationwide presence of 20 units organised a meeting of stakeholders to revive the collective Zakat, aiming to eradicate poverty and making underprivileged self- reliant. “We are thrilled to announce that Zakat Centre India successfully organised the first National Zakat Conference, an All India Zakat Management Institutions Relationship & Networking event. A momentous event aimed at uniting all Zakat Management Institutions in India. Our primary objective is to create a common platform where these institutions can communicate, collaborate, and cooperate in their collective mission to fulfill…

Jamia, SEBI and NSE organise investor awareness programme Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) jointly organized an Investor Awareness Program and Interactive Investor Quiz on February 7, 2024 at Conference Hall, Dr. Zakir Hussain Library, JMI. The keynote speakers were Amit Mawai, Assistant General Manager, SEBI, Joginder Singh, Regulatory Head, NSE North and Mohd. Izhar, Deputy Manager, NSE North. Prof Mohd. Muslim Khan, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, JMI graced the occasion as Chief Guest and Prof. Shahid Ashraf, Deptt. of Economics and former Officiating Vice Chancellor,…

Relief for retired DTC staffers All outstanding pensions for retired DTC employees have been successfully transferred to their accounts, according to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The CM assured the elderly of his commitment to redress any grievances they may have. Since assuming office, the Delhi Government has diligently ensured the disbursement of pensions to retired DTC staff without interruption. The Delhi CM emphasised the government’s dedication by calling a special assembly session to increase the budget allocated for pensions. Kejriwal urged the retirees to keep faith in him, assuring them that he would safeguard their pension rights and ensure…