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Sunday, February 28, 2010

Response by AMU to an RTI for the LIU structure




One would assume a university campus to teem with students and not spooks. But the Aligarh Muslim University has the infamous distinction of employing sleuths to spy on its faculty members and students, making it possibly the only university in India to do so. While the local intelligence unit (LIU) has been around on campus for some years now, its presence was officially acknowledged only in November last year, and that too in response to an RTI request.
The unit, part of the AMU proctor’s office, comprises 13 salaried employees who are paid a total of over Rs 1.2 lakh each month by the university administration. The posts include a security inspector (Shakeel Ahmad Qureshi), a security assistant (Anwar Ahmad), four security guards and seven daily- wagers employed as guards. What is even more shocking is that the UGC or even the HRD ministry, under whose supervision the AMU functions (or at least is supposed to function), have not been informed of the presence of these plainclothes sleuths on campus.

The reply by the proctor’s office says the LIU’s aim is to “collect information” but faculty members and students have a different take. “The unit is essentially used by the university administration to harass the faculty and students it wishes to silence,” says Mohammed Naved Khan, a lecturer of business management at AMU who often uses the RTI to unearth cases of financial and administrative bungling. “One of these guys actually called me up late one night and threatened me, telling me to stop raising uncomfortable questions,” he adds. In one instance, an LIU personnel was caught harassing S.P. Sharma, a retired bsnl employee and RTI activist, staying miles away from the AMU campus.

Among students the unit is commonly referred to as the “KGB of AMU”. “This is not only illegal but also has become a major reason for a fear psychosis among the students about what it could do to their careers,” says Mohammed Adil Hossain, a postgraduate student of mass communications at the university. But AMU V-C Abdul Azis denies any harassment by the LIU and even defends its presence. “It helps maintain campus peace and security. There’s nothing secretive about the LIU and it is not policing,” he says. “We rely on their information to find out about criminals coming into the campus. AMU has 16 gates and at one time halls were under the control of local goons who found a safe haven here.” That said, now that the LIU’s existence is public, the AMU administration will have to try hard to convince people of the need to have spooks among its students and teachers.

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Charg Sheet Issued to Dr. S. R. Siras

ALIGARH February 24: The Aligarh Muslim University today issued a charge sheet to Dr. S. R. Siras, Department of Modern Indian Languages who was suspended on February 9 on the ground of prima facie case of gross misconduct.

The suspended teacher has been asked to submit reply within ten days. Dr. Siras will be given a fair chance to respond. If the reply satisfied the University, the matter will be closed, failing which an enquiry committee will be set up as per the University procedures.

The University further clarified that it was not a party to any alleged sting operation nor it has commissioned camera team for any kind of operation nor it will be carrying on any such camera recording in its campus apartments in future.

The University respects the privacy of a teacher living in its premises but it also expects everyone to behave in a respectful manner giving due regard to its valued cultural ethos and the campus sensitivity including their neighbours’ copncerns and to the great moral credentials that AMU has been nurturing since its inception.

VC Inaugurated an exhibitfion of books on Seerat






ALIGARH February 25:* The Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University,
Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis today inaugurated an exhibitfion of books on Seerat,
Quraniyat and specimen of Quranic calligraphy at Maulana Azad Library.

Rare and illuminated copies of Holy Quran and calligraphic specimen were
displayed today at the Seerat exhibition.

A large number of students, faculty members and other dignitaries including
Nawab Ibne Saeed of Chhatari and Prof. Shamim Ahmad were also present.

Librarian-in- Charge Prof. Shabahat Husain said that the exhibition shall
remain open till February 27, 2010.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Three day International Conference on -Algebra and its Applications


ALIGARH February 20: The Department of Mathematics, Aligarh Muslim University today inaugurated a three day International Conference on “Algebra and its Applications” .

Noted Mathematician Professor Surjeet Singh of Chandigarh inaugurated the Seminar. Prof. Alberto Facchini of Italy and Prof. Ulrich Dempwolf of Germany was the guests of honour.

Twenty-three foreign delegates from Germany, Korea, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Brazil, Iran, Honolulu, Japan, Poland, USA and Canada will present their papers.

Chairman, Dept. of Mathematics Prof. Afzal Beg said that the latest developments in the field of Algebra shall be discussed in a three day conference by the eminent Mathematicians from the country and abroad.

Prof. Mohammad Ashraf, Co-convener of the International Conference said that one of the important objectives of this conference is to have the algebraists from various places together under one roof to present their researches, exchange and analyze them to know their implications for a better understanding.

He said more than hundred papers presented by the participants from across the borders shall lead to sophistication of knowledge providing new perspective and shall equip one with the needed paraphernalia to handle the related issue fact fully.

Prof. M. Z. Khan coordinator, DRS also addressed the inaugural session.

Nawab Ismail Khan (A-Block) Hostel of Ross Masood Hall Celebrated Marasim-10

ALIGARH February 19: The Annual Hostel Function-cum- Fresher Party “Marasim – 10” was organized at the Nawab Ismail Khan (A-Block) Hostel of Sir Ross Masood Hall, Aligarh Muslim University. Mr. Pramod Kumar, Chairman, Indian Die-Casting Industries Ltd. Graced the function as Chief Guest. Prof. Mohd. Zubair Khan, Proctor, Aligarh Muslim University was the Guest of Honor.

The Provost of R. M. Hall, Prof. Nawab Ali Khan extended thanks to the esteemed guests for sparing their valuable time for the function. Earlier, warden of the hostel, Dr. Ahsanullah Khan welcomed the dignitaries.

Coincidently the 121st birth anniversary of Sir Ross Masood, grandson of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, was also celebrated on this occasion after whose name the hall was built in 1969. A portrait of Sir Ross Masood was unveiled in his memory.

The senior house of Nawab Ismail Khan (A-Block) Hostel, Mr. Nasir presented the hostel report. The resident members of the hostel were present in the function, which was followed by dinner.

AMU Team won 1st Prize in All India JK White Design Challenge Competition

ALIGARH February 19: The group of three students – Mr. Ibadur Rahman, Mr. S. Anwer Ali and Mr. Md. Nazibullah of Department of Civil Engineering, Aligarh Muslim University has won 1st Prize in All India JK White Design Challenge Competition held at IIT Kanpur. Twenty Five teams from various IITs, NITs and other colleges across the country took part in the competition. The AMU team was awarded first prize of Rs. 20 thousand.

It may be remembered that the same team won second prize in the same event at IIT Kanpur last year. Mr. Ibadur Rahman is also a member of the team of managing editors of 'NERD', a Technical Magazine published from IIT Kanpur and also the managing editor of the magazine 'SIGHT' published by Department of Civil Engineering, AMU. The latest issue of the magazine was recently released under the auspices of Institution of Engineers Aligarh Chapter.

Professor Masood Husain Khan felicitated by Ghalib Institute, New Delhi


ALIGARH February 20: Ghalib Institute, New Delhi today felicitated noted Urdu scholar Professor Masood Husain Khan for his yeomen contribution to Urdu language and literature at Aligarh Muslim University.

Ninety two years old Professor Masood Husain Khan had served as Vice Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi and Jamia Urdu, Aligarh.

Prof. A. R. Kidwai, former Governor of Haryana felicitated him. On this occasion, Prof. A. R. Kidwai released a book on Prof. Masood Husain Khan’s life and contribution.

Noted historian Prof. Irfan Habib said that AMU has a pride in producing such type of Urdu personality and said that Prof. Masood is a rationalist and he adopted scientific linguistic approach.

Prof. Imtiaz Hasnain, Chairman, Department of Linguistics at AMU said that prof. Masood Husain Khan is a doyen of Urdu linguistics and placed Urdu on the map of academic world of serious linguistic studies.

His magnum opus, a history of Urdu language, originally his PhD dissertation which was published in 1948, advanced a new theory of Urdu’s birth, contradicting all theories hitherto popular among scholars.

Prof. Imtiaz Hasnain mentioned that Prof. Masood Husain Khan represents the generation of phonologists, called the British phonologists, who developed the concept [t of prosodic features for describing the phonological structure of language.

He has authored several books including the rise and fall of Urdu in India.

Professor Siddiqur Rahman Kidwai, Secretary and Shahid Mahuli, Director of Ghalib Institute, New Delhi, Dr. Khalique Anjum, Secretary of Anjuman Taraqqi-e-Urdu, Delhi also addressed the felicitation function.

Friday, February 19, 2010

J.N. Medical College selected by NACO as State Reference Laboratory (SRL) for HIV testing

*ALIGARH February 18:* The AIDS Surveillance Centre, Department of
Microbiology, J.N. Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University has been
selected by NACO as State Reference Laboratory (SRL) for HIV testing. Prof.
Abida Malik, Incharge of the Centre, is organizing a workshop on External
Quality Assurance Programme for HIV testing in the Department of
Microbiology on 20th February 2010. Around 30 Lab Technicians of Blood Bank
and ICTC from eight districts attached to this centre will be attending the
workshop.

The focus of this hands-on workshop will be on accurate HIV testing
according to the principles of quality assurance and quality control keeping
in mind the serious implications of incorrect HIV testing.

Second campus placement in AMU, by CGC

After the successful campus placement of PRADAN ( a leading NGO of india),Coaching & guidance centre once again organized Campus placemnts of NIIT & IBM Daksh, for the graduation ( Final Year)students of AMU on 15th February,2010, in CGC.The Students once again showed an overwhelming response & turned up in large number for the interviews. More then 250 students from different streams attended the presentation of NIIT & IBM Daksh. 102 appeared for the recruitment process & finally 20 got the job offers. Coaching & guidance Centre organized the second campus placement in 15 days, & more companies are approaching for the same. We hope to see the centralized placement cell in AMU soon ,so that we can help our students Trained & Placed in a wide range of companies & can offer them more job offers.

AMU Signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the George Washington University Law School



ALIGARH February 17: The Aligarh Muslim University today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the George Washington University Law School, USA that facilitate faculty members and PhD or SJD candidates from each other institutions to participate for a semester or two as Visiting Scholars for the purpose of conducting research.

The mutual cooperation envisaged individual scholars from both the law institutions to establish contacts and develop mutual interests. The major areas of cooperation includes Intellectual Property Law, Islamic Law, Constitutional Law, International and Comparative Law and Environmental Law.

The Aligarh Muslim University and the George Washington University Law School believe that the extension and strengthening of scientific exchange and cooperation will be of mutual value to their respective universities. It will develop understanding between them and further their respective goals of advancing justice.

AMU Vice Chancellor Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis described the occasion as a historic moment and said that AMU has signed a MoU with one of the World’s leading higher educational institutions in law with substantial expertise in administrative law, public interest law, international and comparative law, environmental law and intellectual property law.

It is like dream that has come true and this dream has seen the light of the day because of two AMU alumni, Mr. Frank Islam and Dr. Abdullah Abdullah’s efforts.

Prof. Azis said that the MoU is a window of opportunity that enables the students to build their future. It is the beginning of a long journey. The memorandum became live and vibrant only when all of us contribute meaningfully and carry forward its objective and goals, he added.

Dr. Fredrick Lawrence, Dean, Faculty of Law at George Washington University welcoming the new and innovative academic partnership said that his University offered more than sixty courses and it was providing the facilities to students from fifty-five different countries including India.

He said that the AMU Vice Chancellor, Prof. Azis visited George Washington University and proposed the MoU to promote law and justice globally with sound academic and research initiatives. It is this dream that is at the threshold of turning into reality.

Mr. Frank F. Islam, a noted entrepreneur in US said that I am proud to be an alumnus of this remarkable institution. He admired the leadership of AMU Vice Chancellor, Prof. Azis and his vision. He is passionate, committed and determined to succeed and he is the true voice of Aligarh, he added.

As a result of this MoU he envisioned a broad range of activities including conferences, students scholarships, visiting fellows, lecture series, exchange programmes and other area of common interest between AMU and George Washington University.

Mr. Islam said that AMU is a true treasure. This University’s success as a Centre of knowledge serves as a beacon for the entire world. The University stands as a symbol of equality, dignity, tolerance and inclusiveness, he added.

Prof. V. K. Abdul Jaleel, Registrar, AMU proposed a vote of thank and said that AMU is establishing its special centres at five different states. Now by initiating a series of measures the AMU Vice Chancellor is globalizing the University by his visionary approach. The MoU signed with George Washington University is a small step taken to place the AMU on the global pedestal, he added.

AMU Vice Chancellor Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis presented mementoes to Fredrick Lawrence and Ms. Susan Karmanian of George Washington University, USA.

Earlier Faculty of Law has extended a warm welcome to the three-member delegation of George Washington University. An interactive session with students and staff was also organized.

Prof. M. Shabbir, Dean, Faculty of Law said that for the first time in the history of the Law department, AMU has signed a MoU with George Washington University, USA and this collaboration will open-up new vistas of constructive engagement in the academic realm.

Successful English Proficiency Skill Workshop Organized at NRSC

ALIGARH, February 17: The Non-Resident Students’ Center (NRSC), Aligarh Muslim University organized a highly successful English Proficiency Skill Workshop. More than 180 students participated in the events such as Group Disc ussion, Personal Interview, Writing Skills and other soft skills.

Prof. A.R. Kidwai, Director, Academic Staff College was the Chief Guest at the prize distribution function while Prof. Pervez Mustajab, Controller of Exams, AMU graced the programme as the Guest of Honour.

An exhaustive report on the main features of Workshop was presented through PowerPoint highlighting the innovative approachs and dynamism of NRSC students.

Earlier, Prof. Ashok Mittal, Provost of the Hall and Chairman, Department of Economics welcomed the guests and felicitated them on gracing the programme. Addressing the programmme Prof. Mustajab appreciated the initiative and gave away certificates to the prizewinners of debate, essay writing and vocabulary competitions. Prof. Kidwai urged the students to excel in written and communication skills that are the key to success in today’s globalised world. He exhorted students to read as much as possible as reading makes man mature and discerning. He congratulated the guests and organizing team for carrying out laudable extension activity.

Mr. Naiyyer Rahman, Senior Hall of NRSC proposed a vote of thanks and Mr. Faisal Abbasi conducted the programme. A large number of students and wardens of the Hall were present in the programme.

109th Orientation Programme organized by UGC Academic Staff College concluded today

*ALIGARH, February 18:* 109th Orientation Programme organized by UGC
Academic Staff College concluded today. Forty-eight University/College
teachers from Uttar Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Assam, Manipur, West Bengal,
Maharashtra and Pondicherry participated in the programme.

In the concluding session, Professor A.R. Kidwai congratulated them and
urged them to spread the message of academic excellence and communal harmony
throughout their teaching carrier.

Prof. Shamim Ahmad, Former Dean, Faculty of Engineering & Technology and
former PVC was the Chief Guest. He outlined the role and responsibilities of
an effective teacher and asked the participants to inscribe the spirit of
broadmindedness as Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and Mahatama Gandhi.

On this occasion Dr. M.S. Ritu Barna Khan (West Bangal) and Dr. Arif Qazi
(Jammu & Kashmir) also related their impressions about the orientation
programme hailing it as a grand success. It equipped them with many new
skills and teaching strategies and induced fresh, innovative ideas. Literary
and cultural evening, IT related activities and essay writing competition on
communal harmony were also organized as part of the orientation programme.

Nawab Ismail Khan (A-Block) Hostel of Ross Masood Hall Celebrated Marasim-10

ALIGARH February 19: The Annual Hostel Function-cum- Fresher Party “Marasim – 10” was organized at the Nawab Ismail Khan (A-Block) Hostel of Sir Ross Masood Hall, Aligarh Muslim University. Mr. Pramod Kumar, Chairman, Indian Die-Casting Industries Ltd. Graced the function as Chief Guest. Prof. Mohd. Zubair Khan, Proctor, Aligarh Muslim University was the Guest of Honor.

The Provost of R. M. Hall, Prof. Nawab Ali Khan extended thanks to the esteemed guests for sparing their valuable time for the function. Earlier, warden of the hostel, Dr. Ahsanullah Khan welcomed the dignitaries.

Coincidently the 121st birth anniversary of Sir Ross Masood, grandson of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, was also celebrated on this occasion after whose name the hall was built in 1969. A portrait of Sir Ross Masood was unveiled in his memory.

The senior house of Nawab Ismail Khan (A-Block) Hostel, Mr. Nasir presented the hostel report. The resident members of the hostel were present in the function, which was followed by dinner.

Prof. Ziauddin Khairoowala Appointed as the Director of the newly created Residential Coaching Academy

*ALIGARH February 18:* The Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University
Prof. P.K. Abdul Azis has appointed Prof. Ziauddin Khairoowala, Dean,
Faculty of Commerce as Director of the newly created Residential Coaching
Academy with immediate effect.

Prof. Naima Khatoon of the Department of Philosophy has been appointed as
Deputy Director.

The University Grants Commission has sanctioned non-recurring and recurring
grant amounting to Rs. 1328.78 lacs for the period up to September 2012.

The Academy would provide coaching to minorities, SCs/Sts and women
initially for 100 students. The admission to the Coaching courses should be
through a national level entrance test and University should consider
reservation for women up to 40 percent.

No tuition fee will be charged. However, a nominal fee towards registration
and charges for hostel accommodation and meals can be considered by the
Academy.

AMU will offer twenty percent freeship to the total students admitted to the
coaching classes at Rs. 2000/- per month. The criteria for selecting
candidates should be on the basis of means-cum-merit and guidelines in
respect to income criteria issued by the Ministry of Social Justice and
Empowerment and Ministry of Minority Affairs be adopted.

A Residential Coaching Academy should design their courses in such a way
that in addition to the Coaching for entry into Central/State Government
services, the students are also prepared for other services such as SSC,
Banking etc. the course modules should include communication skill s and
personality development with computer usage.

Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis said that the consistent efforts to bring into AMU
fold a residential Coaching Academy in a big way has borne fruit and the
University has set up a residential Coaching Academy for the most excluded
social class. The spirit of competition needs to be nurtured and the
Coaching Academy is the right step that creates sustainable advantages for
the Muslims, SCs/STs and women, he added.

Monday, February 15, 2010

New Appointments at AMU

ALIGARH February 15: The Vice Chancellor has appointed Dr. Mohd. Rizwan Khan, Reader, Department of English as Director Centre for Distance Education in place of Prof. Nabi Ahmad, in addition to his own duties for a period of two years or till further orders whichever is earlier, with immediate effect.

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Aligarh February 15: Dr. Nafees A. Khan, Reader, Department of Commerce has been appointed as Member-in-Charge, Students’ Stationary Mart for a period of two years or till further orders whichever is earlier with immediate effect.

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ALIGARH February 15: The Vice Chancellor of the Aligarh Muslim University has appointed Dr. Yusufuzzaman Khan, Reader, department of Electrical Engineering as Member-in-Charge (Telephones) in place of Prof. M. Salim Beg for a period of two years or till further orders whoever is earlier with immediate effect.

Prof. Akhtar Haseeb conferred with the Late Sh. P. P. Singhal Memorial Award-2009-10


ALIGARH February 15: Prof. Akhtar Haseeb, Chairman, Department of Plant Protection, Aligarh Muslim University has been conferred with the “Late Sh. P. P. Singhal Memorial Award-2009-10” instituted by P. I. Industries, Udaipur through the Society of Plant Protection Sciences, Division of Nematology, IARI, New Delhi for outstanding contribution to research, teaching and extension in plant protection during the 8th National Symposium on “Problems and Prospective in Eco-friendly Innovative to Plant Protection” held at C.S.A. University of Agricultural & Technology, Kanpur.

The award carrying a cash price of Rs. 10, 000, certificate and memento was formally given in the inaugural ceremony by the Honorable Vice –Chancellor, Dr. G.C. Tiwari, C.S.A. University of Agricultural & Technology, Kanpur and Former, Director General (Education), Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi. Prof. Haseeb also chaired a Technical Session in the symposium.

Prof. Haseeb has many honours and awards to his credit including the prestigious, “VIGYAN GAURAV SAMMAN” of Uttar Pradesh Council of Science and Technology, Government of Uttar Pradesh, “Dr. B. Vasantharaj David Award-2008” of AZRA, “Life Time Achievement Award-2009” conferred by Society for Scientific Development in Agriculture and Technology, Jhansi, C. S. Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur and Scientific & Applied Research Centre, Meerut; “Outstanding Scientist Award” of Society of Plant Protection Sciences, 1999.

Prof. Haseeb was also nominated as Chairman, Regional Advisory Committee, Regional Directorate, Central Board for Workers Education (Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India) for the second term, Scientific Advisor of the Bioengineering and Biological Sciences, Member, Board of Management, Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, Member, Advisory Committee for publication of Hindi Magazines of ICAR, New Delhi, Member, Vigyan Jagat, All India Radio.

Prof. Haseeb has the distinction of being Expert/examiner of more than 30 (Agricultural, Central and State) Universities for evaluation and viva-voce examination of Ph. D. thesis. He has been the Principal Investigator/ Co-Investigator of several research projects/centers funded by ICAR, DBT, UPCAR, UPCST and AICRP-Nematodes etc. He also has the Voluntary centers of All India Coordinated Research Project-Nematodes- ICAR-Ministry of Agriculture, for chick pea, pigeon pea and MULLaRP. He has patented a “high menthol yielding hybrid clone of Mentha arvensis cv. Himalaya in United States Department of Commerce, Washington.

He has more than 150 publications to his credit including book chapters and research papers published in reputed national and international journals published from USA, UK, France, Italy, China, India etc.

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Press Note from the AMU Desk

ALIGARH, February 12: Al-Ameen Educational Society, Bangalore (Karnataka) has selected Professor M. Shamim Jairajpuri of the Aligarh Muslim University for its prestigious ‘Al-Ameen All India Community Leadership Award for 2009’.

This award is in recognition of his services, which will serve to inspire the young generation who may emulate the services rendered by him as an example for upliftment of the downtrodden Muslims.

Al-Ameen Educational Society has also invited Prof. Jairajpuri to deliver a Memorial Lecture on Hazrat Tipu Sultan as a topic of his choice at the award ceremony tentatively fixed for the month of May 2010.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Key note address at the concluding session of Courses Organized by Academic Staff College

*ALIGARH, February 10:* Professor Emeritus at Department of English, a
distinguished scholar of English and authority on higher education,
Professor Farhatullah Khan advised the course participants to carry forward
the message of harmony to their institutions and to keep themselves abreast
of the latest developments in their discipline in order to make themselves
equipped with the sense of competition and preparedness in lieu of the
competitive academic world. Professor Khan was delivering the key note
address at the concluding session of three courses organized by UGC Academic
Staff College, Aligarh Muslim University.

Prof. Khan highlighted the concept of quality and values in higher education
to realize the goal of national glory in the perspective of increased
globalization of knowledge culture.

Prof. A. R. Kidwai, Director, UGC Academic Staff College exhorted the course
participants to share the knowledge and skill gained by them with their
colleagues and students of their respective institutions. Prof. Kidwai said
that this will bring about quality improvement in higher education. He also
urged the course participants to maintain and develop the bond of fraternity
forged at Academic Staff College, which will add to social cohesion and
communal harmony in the country.

Prof. A. H. Khan, Chairman, Department of Statistics and Course Coordinator,
Subject Refresher Course in Basic Science, Prof. Shireen Moosvi, Director,
Women's Study Centre and Course Coordinator of Orientation Programme in
Women's Studies and Prof. Parvez Talib, Dept. of Business Administration and
Course Coordinator, Subject Refresher Course in Business Studies were also
present on this occasion. More than 150 University/College teachers from all
parts of country attended these courses.

Prize distribution ceremony of All India Sir Syed Memorial Debate

*ALIGARH, February 10:* Renowned Islamic scholar, educationist and Member of
Parliament, Maulana Asrarul Haq Qasmi has urged the students of AMU to come
forward for spreading education in the same manner as the founder of this
institution, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan had embarked upon establishing AMU to
eliminate darkness of ignorance. Mualana Asrarul Haque was addressing the
prize distribution ceremony of All India Sir Syed Memorial Debate organized
by Literary Club of General Education Center.

Maulana Asrarul Haq Qasmi said that today knowledge has become a power and
we have responsibilities to spread it among masses. He pointed out that
whole world is accepting the power of youths. Our prime responsibility is to
give a proper direction to this power. He said that through debate
competitions a positive thinking could be developed among youth, which may
be used for constructive purposes. Referring to Aligarh Muslim University,
Maulana Qasmi said that the institution has been working on character
building along with imparting formal education to the students since Sir
Syed' days and students of this University have brought laurels not only in
the country but on international level. Maulana Qasmi said that a perfect
debater understands his soul and respects views of others, which is a
pre-requisite for a civilized society. He said that India would emerge as a
super power by 2020 and there will be branches of AMU working simultaneously
all over the country.

AMU Vice Chancellor Professor P. K. Abdul Azis said that General Education
Center is a hub of literary and cultural activities in the University where
emphasis is made on personality development of students. He said AMU could
become a centre of knowledge only if the students studied hard and gave
their full cooperation in maintaining peace in the campus. He said that
students passing out from this university are registering their talents not
only in country but also in foreign countries. The Vice Chancellor pointed
out that a good debater must have knowledge and wisdom.

Senior Journalist Mr. Wadood Sajid said that Aligarh is the largest door of
enlightenment and he feels honored to be here. He appealed to the students
to take part in competitions not only to win prizes but also for the sake of
participation as it is also a way of training. He called upon them to play
an active role in nation building.

Addressing the programme, the Dean, Students' Welfare, Professor Ainul Haq
Khan said that students of AMU are extremely talented. He said that we
should always remember teachings of Sir Syed and more programmes should be
organized in his honor. He said that debate competitions develop power of
expression and improves one's life style.

The Coordinator of General Education Center, Dr. Shakeel Samdani said that
teams from 20 Universities have participated in the two-day debate
competition. He said that organization of such programmes could be possible
only because of the peaceful atmosphere and the credit for this goes to the
Vice Chancellor, Professor, P.K. Abdul Azis. He apprised the audience of the
efforts of Maulana Asrarul Haq Qasmi in the establishment of AMU special
center in Kishanganj, Bihar.

The Secretary of Literary Club, Mr. Shad Ahmad presented annual report and
informed the audience about success of members of various clubs. He said
that an Urdu Development Forum has also been established in order to help
students acquaint themselves with Urdu. The Organizing Secretary of Debate
Competition, Mr. Osama Khan announced names of winners and Mr. Nayyar Rehman
conducted the programme.

The overall Sir Syed Memorial Debate Trophy went to the team of Jamia
Hamdard, New Delhi.

In Hindi debate, first prize was awarded to Amit Tripathi and Amrendra Kumar
Mishra of Gorakhpur University whereas second prize went to Hitesh Bahrani
and Vishambhar Tiwari of Devi Ahilya University, Indore. The Third Prize
went to Prem Nath Chibbar and Lalit Bansal of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University,
Agra. The Best Speaker Prize went to Amit Tripathi of Gorakhpur District.

In English debate, first prize was awarded to Abhinav Dev and Harsh Raj
Tongia of Devi Ahilya University, Indore while second prize was given to
Ashutosh Bhomuki and Vinita Suyal of G B Pant Agricultural and Technology
University. The third prize went to Uzma Flak and Naved Trombu of Kashmir
University. The Best Speaker Prize of this section was awarded to S. Alihur
M Kamonpuri of AMU.

In Urdu, Abdul Muttalib and Dania Qammar of Jamia Hamdard were awarded first
prize. No one was found suitable for second and third prizes in this
category. The Best Speaker Prize was bestowed upon Shafey Anwarul Haq of
AMU.

The prizes were given away by Maulana Asrarul Haq Qasmi, Vice Chancellor
Prof. P.K. Abdul Azis, Mr. Wadood Sajid and Prof. Ainul Haq Khan. The
magazine of the club was also released on this occasion.

Summer University 2010 Inaugurated at AMU

*ALIGARH, February 10:* The Aligarh Summer University 2010 in profound
memory of eminent Nematologist and Professor Emeritus Abrar Mustafa at the
Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University was formally inaugurated.
Prof. Absar Mustafa, Coordinator of the Programme, while welcoming the
delegates said that many graduates are unable to gain admission for advance
studies in Western universities due to the lack of proper guidance. He said
that AMU Alumni felt the need to guide under graduate and graduate students
enrolled in AMU especially through summer university programme.

Speaking on the occasion Prof. Asad Ahmad, University of Alberta Edmonton,
USA said that scientific education needs right guidance and training with
good environment. He said it is essential to get update with the standard of
undergoing scientific studies and research work at AMU.

Prof. Ashraf Khan, Director Surgical Pathology University of Massachusetts
Medical School, Worcester, USA presented a paper on breast cancer malignancy
in females and males. Prof. Khan said that American Cancer Society estimates
that in 2009 approximately 192370 new cases of invasive breast carcinoma and
62280 cases of in-situ carcinoma were diagnosed among women while 1910
breast cancer cases were diagnosed among males. He said that advances in
imaging techniques and increased use of aspiration needle biopsy have
greatly assisted in the early detection and pre-operative evaluation.
However, breast cancer among women remains to be a major public health
problem.

The Dean, Faculty of Life Science Prof. Asad Ali Khan said that no academic
activities could be achieved without active and sincere participation of
faculty members and research scholars. He said that in today’s modern
science, things are moving at the rapid pace that any lethargy would
definitely put us at disadvantage.

Dr. M. U. Rabbani chaired a session at World Congress on Heart Failure

ALIGARH February 9: Dr. M. U. Rabbani, Director, Cardiology Centre, J. N. Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University chaired a session during the World Congress on Heart Failure held at PGI Chandigarh. The Main theme of the conference was Stem Cell Therapy in heart failure (decreased functioning of heart) and heart attack. In Stem Cell therapy, cells from Bone Marrow of an individual are injected in his heart either at the time of bypass surgery or coronary angiography. It causes healing of old cells or regeneration of new cell and improves functioning of the heart. Dr. Rabbani also expressed his view on the subject.

This therapy, however, is in a very early stage but after it becomes successful it would revolutionize the heart failure treatment. The Conference was organized by Dr. K. K. Talwar, Director, PGI Chandigarh. The conference included many international speakers like Dr. Filip Martinez and Dr. Sandorson.

Fresh Two Member Fact-Finding Committee Appointed by President of India

ALIGARH February 9: The President of India, in her capacity as the Visitor of the Aligarh Muslim University, has constituted a two-member fresh ‘fact-finding committee’ comprising of Mr. Justice B. A. Khan, Retired Chief Justice, Delhi High Court and Mr. Justice A. N. Divecha, Retired Judge, Gujarat High Court to look into the allegations against the Vice Chancellor as also the counter allegations against the complainants.

In terms of Sub-section (2)(c) of Section 13 of the University Act, the University is free to appoint a representative who shall have the right to be present and be heard at the inspection or inquiry.

The University was directed to provide necessary secretarial assistance including logistics and manpower etc. The fresh Committee shall submit its report within two months from the date of its constitution. The Vice Chancellor Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis has ordered the University officials to provide all help and facilities to the freshly set up fact finding inquiry committee.

The two-member fact-finding committee shall devise its own modalities to proceed further.

Monday, February 8, 2010

AMU VC Launched the website of Cotroller of Exams


ALIGARH, February 8: The Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University, Professor P.K. Abdul Azis today launched the new website www.amucontrollerex ams.com for online submission of application form for admission to the Aligarh Muslim University. The University has also provided the facility to download the admission form for various courses.

Professor Azis has appreciated the efforts of the Controller of Exams, Professor Pervez Mustajab and his team involved in developing the website. While browsing the online application submission process Professor Azis has instructed to make it optional the filling up of mobile number box as the mobile phone is still out of reach of a large number of poor students living in villages, towns and cities. The Vice Chancellor has also directed to enumerate clear instructions to tear off the application portion containing address required to be pasted on the cover for sending the hard copy after downloading along with necessary documents.

AMU Aligarh Students make electric appliances operable via sms

Bangalore: Your electrical appliances at home can soon be controlled by a simple SMS, thanks to a new 'low cost device' developed by the students at Zakir Hussain College of Engineering and Technology in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh.

The device, which was developed by Abdullah Azhar and Kamal Gupta, both final year B.Tech students of Department of Electronics, will enable users to operate electrical appliances at their home from anywhere in the world at any time at a very low cost, a college spokesman said.

According to him, existing technologies for home automation require internet, Bluetooth and wi-fi systems, which are comparatively expensive, reports PTI. The device has also won the second prize at the international exhibition of 'Electrical and Industrial Electronics' held in Mumbai recently.

Dr. T.K. Oommen Delivered the Keynote Address at International Seminar at AMU


ALIGARH February 8: Noted Sociologist, Dr. T.K. Oommen, Professor Emeritus of Jawharlal Nehru University said that although India’s mind boggling linguistic diversity has acknowledged, independent India’s language policy was precariously proximate to that of the nation-state. India pursued a policy which privileged Hindi, spoken only by 38 percent of population even after mother tongues are encapsulated within.

He was delivering the keynote address of the three-day International Seminar on “Language, Culture and Identity: Issues and Challenges” organized by the Department of Linguistics, Aligarh Muslim University. Prof. Oommen pointed out that Urdu, the sixth major language of India has an all India presence comparable to that of Hindi. But since it is not the principal language in any state Urdu is subjected to discrimination creating frustration among its speakers. On the other hand the tendency on the part of Urdu speaking Muslims to relegate their regional language identity to the background and fore ground their religious – linguistic identity needs to be noted. Thus during 1951-61 bi-lingual Muslims throughout India revealed their preference to proclaim Urdu as their mother tongue leading to a growth of 68.7% Urdu speakers.

On language and identity he threw light on various issue like national language, linguistic reorganization of states, nation-state, homogeneity and heterogeneity. He added that India should abandon the goal of establishing a nation-state which is wedded to the creation of a homogeneous society and in its place adopt the idea of nation-state which celebrate cultural diversity.

On the issue of linguistic state reorganization he commented that linguistic state is necessary but not sufficient and is an unfinished task in India. He referred the language policy of India as ambivalent and said “pluralism is the way forward for India”.

Delivering the presidential address, Prof. P.K. Abdul Azis, Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University said that no one can destroy the language and culture of a country. He suggested that the policy should be like that it should nurture the diversity of the country. There should be no compelling situations and we want an India of our own choice. He added language is a powerful tool of communication and pointed out that English is a language of communication, science and technology. He said no one is interested to provide education to their children in their mother tongue. Everybody is interested to get their children to English Medium School. Prof. Azis said India believes in Unity in diversity.

Highlighting the objectives of the three-day international seminar Prof. S. Imtiaz Hasnain, Director of the Seminar said that contexts of globalization, emergence of knowledge society, increased migration flows worldwide, new information technologies and desperate regional growth have impacted the socio-cultural fabric of nations worldwide. These social, cultural and linguistic phenomena pose questions and challenges before Indian societies not only in terms of how to manage the effects of growing complexity of identity, language and culture but also how the Indian societies represent themselves in these processes.

Prof. Richard Hallett of USA, Prof. Sangeeta Bagga Gupta of Sweden, Prof. Anvita Abbi, Prof. Devi Prasad Shastry, CIIL, Mysore and Prof. A.R. Fatihi welcomed the guests.

Dr. Masood Ali Beg conducted the programme and Dr. Shabana Hameed proposed a vote of thanks.

Buddhadeb announces reservation for Muslims in govt jobs

Kolkata: On a day when the Andhra Pradesh High Court struck down job reservation for Muslims, the West Bengal government today announced 10 per cent quota in employment for the community under the OBC category.

The state government declared the quota for the Muslims who were educationally, socially and economically backward in the state.

"We have decided to accept the recommendations of the Ranganath Mishra Commission and will take steps to implement it," Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee told newsmen at the state secretariat without waiting for the Centre's decision on the report.

He said like other states there was reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs in the state. The government, he said, had begun the process of identifying Muslims who were educationally, socially and economically backward. There was 7 per cent reservation for OBCs in the state.

"After identification, we will provide reservation to them under the OBC category," the Chief Minister said.

Earlier in the day, a Constitution bench of the Andhra Pradesh High Court struck down a state law providing 4 per cent reservation in educational institutions and jobs to 15 groups belonging to the Muslim community.

Soon after the court's order, Chief Minister K Rosaiah directed the state advocate general D S R Murthy to file a special leave petition in the Supreme Court challenging the verdict.
For more details see http://www.zeenews. com/news602503. html


PTI

Rotary International Team from California Met AMU VC

ALIGARH, February 8: A five-member team of California (USA) today met the vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University Professor P.K. Abdul Azis at his residence.

This team was led by Rotarian Eugene J. Hernandez, District Governor of Rotary International, California. The other members were Rtn. Robert Autorny, Miss Esha Chhabra, Rtn. Mary R. Swink and Rtn. Frank Timethy Truaillo.

Members of Rotary Club of Aligarh were also present in the meeting.

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Dr. Mubeen Beg presented his research paper at HYDRO-2009

ALIGARH February 4:* Dr Mubeen Beg, Associate Professor in the Department
of Civil Engineering, Aligarh Muslim University has presented his research
paper entitled "Local Scour at Bridge Piers Placed in Transverse
Arrangement" in the National Conference on Hydraulics, Water Resources,
Coastal and Environmental Engineering (HYDRO-2009) organized by the Indian
Society for Hydraulics (ISH), Central Water & Power Research Station (CWPRS)
Pune, Groundwater Survey Development Agency (GSDA) and UNICEF. In his paper
Dr. Beg focused on the effect of mutual interference of bridge piers on
local scour and recommended safe spacing between adjacent piers for the
purpose of safety of bridges constructed on rivers.

Dr. Mubeen also chaired a technical session in the conference along with
Professor Emeritus, IIT, Roorkee and former Pro-Vice Chancellor of lGNOU, R.
J. Garde.

Earlier Dr. Beg had presented his research papers in Netherlands and
Singapore on the safety of bridges against local scour. Dr. Beg has obtained
his Ph.D. Degree on the Effect of Mutual Interference of Bridge Piers on
Local Scour.

ZHCET goes online by opening the latest Student's Forum on its website

To View the latest student forum of the Zakir Husain College Of Engineering and Technology you all can visit the site:

http://www.zhcet.ac.in/studentforum/

AMU Delegation meets Bihar CM

PATNA February 4: Establishment of the special centre of Aligarh Muslim University in Kishanganj was brought on fast track by the State Chief Minister Mr. Nitish Kumar this morning. In a presentation meeting held today at the Chief Minister’s Office in Patna Mr. Nitish Kumar directed the State Officials to place the issue of allotment of 250 acres of land for the AMU Centre in the next meeting of the Cabinet to be held on 9th or 17th February .

While discussing the details of the proposed centre with AMU team led by Vice Chancellor Prof. P.K. Abdul Azis the Chief Minister has expressed happiness over the fact that the AMU model includes the school system also and urged the visiting team to specially focus on needs of the local people of the region. Putting emphasis on teachers training Mr. Nitish said that out of two lakh teachers in the State one lakh teachers are untrained and asked the Vice Chancellor to workout a programme for starting quality training for these teachers.

The Chief Minister said that there is a huge demand for nursing, pharmacy and college of education in Bihar and this fact must also be incorporated while building the center. In the power point presentation the Vice-Chancellor Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis explained the genesis of conceiving the center and the process of their establishment. He has thanked Mr. Nitish Kumar for providing 250 acres of land within 6 months on fast track basis. In order to facilitate the establishment of the center in Kishanganj and making it functional from the next academic session, the Vice-Chancellor urged the Chief Minister to transfer the land in the name of AMU free from all encumbrances by the end of this month. In response to this request, the Chief Minister said that as per the states rules, the land could only be leased for a period of 30 years and subsequently renewable and of course leasing state government’s land as good as transferring ownership. The Vice-Chancellor has also asked for providing 30 meters wide road connecting the campus to the state / national highways and construction of electricity sub-station as well as providing drinking water within an uninterrupted supply. Besides this the visiting team requested sewage treatment plant, surface area development, internal cabling and providing basic statistics of the proposed land.

Team from AMU was asked by the Chief Minister to visit Kishanganj after 17th February and assured that by that time the cabinet will approve the allotment of land to AMU. The Chief Minister asked the state official to simultaneously start widening of road work and the other civic amenities required for the center. He has also asked the AMU team to start working on the project relating to Kishanganj Center without waiting for the formal approval. The AMU team was represented by the Vice-Chancellor AMU, Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis, Prof. Ekram Hussain, Prof. N. A. K. Durrani, Prof M. Saud Alam Qasmi, Prof. Javaid Akhter and Member of Parliament from Kishanganj Maulana Israrul Haque who is also a member of AMU Court was also present on the occasion.

The news of establishment of the center and the positive steps of the state government is envisaging has brought cheers and happiness among the wide section of people of Bihar in general and Kishangnaj in particular.

Changing Dimensions of Intellectual Property Rights in Present Economics Perspective

ALIGARH February 4: The Department of law is organizing National Seminar on “Changing Dimensions of Intellectual Property Rights in Present Economics Perspective” on February 6-7, 2010. The backdrop of the seminar is ingrained in the belief that the poorly equipped intellectual property (IP) bar and limited juristic understanding of IP laws call for a fair balance between the interests and rights of intellectual labourers on the one hand and imperatives of rapid creativeness and inventiveness in Indian knowledge-based liberalized economy. It pervades all sectors of economy and is increasingly becoming important for ensuring competitiveness of the enterprises in the form of patents; trademarks; geographical indications; industrial designs; layout-designs (Topographies) of integrated circuits; plant variety protection and copyright, undisclosed information, trade secrets, and traditional knowledge.

The two day national seminar on, therefore, is timely and thematic for deliberation on the following thrust areas for meaningful deliberation and recommendation of strategies for IP management arid legislative reforms.

1. Impact of WTO and IPR Realization.

2. Enforcement of TRIPS Agreement.

3. Patent Laws, Indian Innovations and Licensing Policies. IV. Challenges of Copyright and cyberspace.

4. Traditional knowledge and management in Plant variety, Geographical Indication on food and Biodiversity and Its impact.

5. Emergence of Designs and Trade mark laws. VII. Trade secret and Competitive law in liberalized economy.

Professor (Dr.) N .R. Madhava Menon, noted jurist will deliver keynote address and His Excellency Dominic Keating, of Intellectual Property Rights Cell of U.S. Embassy will deliver inaugural address. More than fifty delegates from different part of India are participating in the seminar. The experts on intellectual property rights include Professor Autar Krishen Koul, Former Vice Chancellor. National Law School of Jodhpur, Professor S.K.Verma, Director General of Indian Society of International Law, New Delhi, Professor V. Tayal, former Vice Chancellor, Bikaner University, Bikaner, Mr. R. K. Trivedi, Registrar Plant Variety ,Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, Mansi Chaudhary, Senior Patent Attorney Natraj & Natraj, New Delhi will deliver key note presentations. Delegates from UP, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Orissa, Rajasthan and MP.

The strength, weakness, opportunities and threat (SWOT) analysis of IPR becomes not only timely but emergent for Indian situation of knowledge driven liberalized economy. Though we have vast strength in science and technology and industrial infrastructure we have to come over the weakness of technology gap to cope with new regime. The IPR regime is indeed a Faustian challenge and two day national seminar endeavours to deliberate on these issues to concretize recommendations for a better IP management in new economic perspective.

UGC Grants to AMU for the research project in Humanities and Social Sciences

ALIGARH February 4: The University Grants Commission on recommendation of the Expert Committee has sanctioned an ‘on account’ grant of Rs. 26,37,900 as block grant for the research project in Humanities and Social Sciences. The sanctioned amount is a part of total allocation of Rs. 42,77,400 as informed by the Undersecretary of University Grants’ Commission in his letter to the AMU Registrar, Prof. V. K. Abdul Jaleel.

The Principal Investigators of the eight major projects under the above sanction are Dr. B. L. Bhadani and Dr. Hasan Imam, Department of History, Dr. Arif Nazeer, Department of Hindi, Dr. Nighat Khan and Dr. Mohammad Azam Khan, Department of Economics, Dr. M. Amirullah Khan and Dr. Raashid Nehal, Department of English and Dr. Mohd. Nafees A. Ansari, Department of Political Science.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

MD/MS Exams to be reheld : Official order by the Vice-Chancellor

Five Member AMU Team to Meet Bihar Chief Minister Regarding AMU Center in Kishanganj

ALIGARH February 3: A five-member team led by the Vice Chancellor, Aligarh Muslim University, Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis will be visiting Patna to meet the Chief Minister of Bihar, Mr. Nitish Kumar at his office on February 4, 2010.

The visiting team will be presenting a PowerPoint presentation before the Chief Minister, ministers and other officials. The PowerPoint presentation will include a brief history of AMU and the new vision for Special Centres of the AMU to be established in West Bengal, Kerala and Bihar.

The visiting team would be expressing gratitude to the government of Bihar for giving 250 acres of land free of cost to the AMU for opening its Centre in District Kishanganj instead of Katihar as earlier approved by the University authorities.

The Vice Chancellor Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis will also present a memento to Mr. Nitish Kumar, Chief Minister of Bihar.

AMU delegation will also visit Kishanganj. Other members of team are Prof. Javed Akhtar, Dean, Faculty of Management Studies and Research, Prof. Saud Alam Qasmi, Dean, Faculty of Theology, Prof. N. A. K. Durrani, Department of Mass Communication and Prof. Ekram Husain, Former Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology.

Campus Recruitment of PRADAN

ALIGARH February 3: The Coaching & Guidance Centre, Aligarh Muslim University organized Campus Recruitment of PRADAN, a leading NGO working in the area of rural development for the final year students of Post Graduate Courses, BALLB and B. Tech. The students displayed a great interest in this endeavour as around 300 students turned up for the PPT & Written test.

Mr. Saad Hameed, Counselor at Coaching & Guidance Centre said that the company will intimate the students about the result of written test and a date for Group Discussion and Personal Interview through their respective e-mail IDs. Mr. Hameed said that more companies are approaching the Centre for campus placement and the Coaching and Guidance Centre is helping the students in finding job through campus selection till a centralized placement cell comes into existence. Coaching and Guidance Centre is also imparting placement training to the students (Resume Writing, Group Discussion & Personal Interview) to ensure greater successes.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Chief Minister of Delhi, Mrs. Sheila Dixit was chief guest on the founder’s day celebration at Women’s College, AMU


Mrs. Sheila Dixit being presented a piece of art, AMU VC Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis is also seen beside her



Mrs. Sheila Dixit giving away the certificate to Fatima Javed

ALIGARH February 2: Chief Minister of Delhi, Mrs. Sheila Dixit who was a chief guest on the founder’s day celebration at Women’s College of the Aligarh Muslim University described her visit to this institution a sentimental journey because of her nostalgic memories of this place.

She mentioned with great pride how she still cherishes her brief meeting with Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, the founder of this College when her late husband was the Sub Divisional Magistrate of Khair in Aligarh District.

Mrs. Dixit focused on skill based learning in the institutions for female component. She appreciated Aligarh Muslim University as young and vibrant and highlighted the need to open a separate department for environment and ecology learning foreseeing challenges ahead in the world.

Mrs. Sheila Dixit said that she is the product of Delhi University but like Aligarh Muslim University for its culture and beautiful gardens and heritage buildings.

She gave awards to the meritorious students of the College. Ms. Fatima Javed of English (main) received most coveted Papa Mian Padma Bhushan Award for over all outstanding performance in academic and co-curricular activities.

In his presidential remarks, AMU Vice Chancellor Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis said that this institution has decided to establish five special centres in different parts of the country to meet the challenging needs of the marginalized and excluded social class and would replicate the AMU model in all its Centres.

Prof. Azis said AMU means brilliant dedicated persons and we need institution builders to create a new environment.

He said that the University has made rapid progress and succeeded in providing ICT facilities to all its staff and students and created information highway in their finger tip. A Digital Resource Centre was also established at Maulana Azad Library of the University.

Earlier welcoming the guests, Prof. Bilquis Naseem Waris, Principal of the Women’s College said that on the eve of founder’s day, we also celebrate the achievements of the young minds today.

She said that this College now consists of 95 teaching faculty, 75 non-teaching staff and 2563 students including overseas students on the rolls.

She said that the students of this College have always been great achievers be it in academic and other co-curricular activities. Ms. Ameena Arif, a students of B. Sc. (Biochemistry) gained the top position among all the six faculties, securing the highest percentage of marks, with an aggregate of 89.9% during the last session.

Prof. Bilquees highlighted the achievements of teachers and pointed out that 31 teachers participated in various national and international conferences, workshops and symposia.

On this occasion, Mrs Sheila Dixit, Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis and Prof. Zakia Ather Siddiqui, Secretary, female Education Association presented the awards to Aiman Siddiqui, Ilma and Saeeda.

Students presented group songs. Dr. Romana Siddiqui conducted the programme.

Earlier AMU Vice Chancellor welcomed the Chief Minister, Mrs, Sheila Dixit at Vice Chancellor’s lodge, senior faculty members and top officials were present.

MD/MS Entrance test

ALIGARH, Feb 2- A three member Enquiry Committee appointed by the AMU Vice Chancellor, Prof. P.K. Abdul Azis to enquire the conduct of MD/MS/PG Diploma/MDS entrance examination held on January 24, 2010 has submitted its report.



After carefully gone through the report submitted by the Enquiry Committee headed by Professor Mahdi Abbas Rizvi, Dean, Faculty of Engineering .The Committee has identified a number of shortcomings in the conduct of examination and stated that there is some merit in the complaints lodged by the petitioners.



The Vice Chancellor ordered that the said examination be conducted afresh within the shortesr time possible in the best interest of maintain the highest degree of accountability and transparency in conducting entrance examination in AMU.

Monday, February 1, 2010

AMU hosts Open University debate competition



Aligarh: As part of the Republic Day celebrations week, the Mohsinul Mulk Hall Literary & Cultural Society on "Is demand for creation of new states a necessity or political gimmick?" at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) organized an Open University debate competition recently.

Three prizes in each of the three languages i.e. Urdu, Hindi and English were given to the winners.

In Urdu, the first prize was bagged by Mr. Mohd. Asif of S.S. Hall (North) while the second prize was given to Mr. Md. Aslam of S.S. Hall (South) and the third went to Mr. Md. Saqib of M.M. Hall.

In Hindi Mr. Mukesh Kumar of M.M. Hall, Perveen Kumar of V.M. Hall and Harish Kumar of N.R.S.C. won the first, second and third prizes respectively.

In English, the first prize was awarded to Mr. Shafey Anwarul Haque of Sir Ziauddin Hall, second prize to Mr. Nadir Ayubi of Hadi Hasan Hall and third to Mr. Mohd. Naiyar Rehman of N.R.S.C.

The programme was presided over by Dr. Shakeel Samdani, Coordinator, General Education Centre who presented an analysis of the topic in his presidential address.

The esteemed judges of the debate were Prof. Mohammad Aleem and Dr. Mohammad IIyas for Hindi, Mr. Mohammad Ayub from Urdu and Dr. Rashid Nehal and Dr. Syed Faiz Zaidi from English.

Speaking on the occasion the chief guest and AMU Registrar, Prof. V.K. Abdul Jaleel dwelt at length about the plans and programme for the all round development of the university.

He also emphasized the need of speech and debate competitions for the proper grooming of students personality.

Prof. Jaleel appreciated the efforts of Provost, Dr. Suhail Sabir to make M.M. Hall a hub of Literary & Cultural activities and to create a campus culture in the hall characterized by decency and discipline.

Prof. Ainul Haque Khan took a journey down the memory lane and became nostalgic while describing his association with M.M. Hall as a resident member in mid sixties.

He assured all possible help to the students from his office while addressing the students.

Earlier, Dr. Suhail Sabir, Provost M.M. Hall accorded a formal welcome to the distinguished guests.

In his welcome speech, Dr. Suhail Sabir presented a detailed report of literary activities in the hall.

Prof. V.K. Abdul Jaleel distributed the prizes to the winners and Prof. Ainul Haque Khan gave away certificates of merit to the students who got prizes.

Mr. Arshian Ansari and Mr. Ashyam conducted the proceedings. Dr. M. Shamim, President, Literary and Cultural Society proposed the vote of thanks.

Wardens of the hostel Dr. Md. Younus Ali Khan, Dr. Rizwanur Rehman Khan, Dr. Abdul Aziz Khan and Mr. Ghufran Ahmad were present on the occasion.

ZHCET students bring laurels to the University

BTECH Electronics final year students Abdullah Azhar Ali Khan & Kamal Kumar Gupta have made the University proud by winning second prize in the prestigious national level competition ‘ENGINEER ∞’, which was a part of the International Exhibition of Electrical and Industrial Electronics (ELECRAMA-2010) held in Mumbai from 20-24 January 2010.

ELECRAMA is the world’s largest electrical & electronics exhibition organized by Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers Association (IEEMA). The exhibition was attended by delegates from over 40 countries.

The competition received over 428 entries from 198 institutions from 22 states of India which included 15 entries from IITs and 25 entries from NITs. At the first stage, about 50 projects were short listed. Finally all the short-listed teams were asked to demonstrate their project during ELECRAMA-2010. After 4 days of hectic demonstration by the students in front of audiences and judges, the project from our college was selected as Second Best Project and received prize money of Rs. 1.00 Lakh.

Abdullah Azhar Ali Khan & Kamal Kumar Gupta, under the supervision of Prof. Ekram Khan of Electronics Engineering Department, developed a GSM based Automation System. The project was highly praised by high-profile visitors from the industry, some of which include Mr. S. K. Chaturvedi [Chairman & MD, Powegrid India], Mr. B. A. Chaudhari [Chief Operating Officer, Powerlinks], Mr. Anjan Banerjee [Asst. Vice President & Head of Sales, Marketing & Export, Substation Automation Systems, ABB], Mr. KVV Satya Sekhar [DGM – Projects, HBL].

Election and Meeting of AMU Court




ALIGARH February 1: In the crucial annual meeting of AMU Court eminent theologian and President of All India Muslim Personal Law Board, Maulana M. Rabe Nadvi, former India’s Hockey Captain Zafar Iqbal, Prof. A. M. Pathan, Vice Chancellor of Central University of Karnataka, former India’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Mr. Ishrat Azeez and eminent scientist Dr. Shahid Jameel were elected as members of the Aligarh Muslim University Court, the supreme governing body of the University.

The election of 42 representatives from the six different categories to serve as members on the University Court was announced yesterday night. Seventy six candidates were in fray. Eighty-nine members of the University Court attended the annual meeting of the University Court. Some of the prominent members who attended the meeting were Mr. Mohammad Shafi Quraishi, Chairman, National Minorities’ Commission, Padma Bhushan Mr. Moosa Raza, Prof. R. P. Singh, former Vice Chancellor of Lucknow University, Mr. Naseem Ahmad, ex-Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University, noted sociologist Prof. Imtiaz Ahmad, noted educationist Mr. A. R. Sherwani, Mr. Shahnawaz Husain, former Union Minister, Mr. Rashid Alvi, Mr. M. I. Shahnawas, Mr. Shafiqur Rahman Barq, Ms. Kusum Rai and Dr. Monajir Husain (all MPs).

Noted industrialist Mr. Ameer Ahmad, Chairman, Teejan Groups of Industries, Muscat, Oman, Mr. Nadeem A. Tareen, Educationist and Philanthropist, Prof. Syed Khalifatullah, President, Niyamat Science Academy, Chennai, Mr. Ishrat Azeez, former Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Mr. Basheer Thangal, President, Kerala Muslim Education Association, Ms. Parveen Talha, former Member of Union Public Service Commission, Prof. Zakia A. Siddiqui, Khwaja Mohammad Shahid, Director Institute of Secretariat Training and Management, New Delhi were also declared elected as member of the University Court for a period of three years. Padma Shri Professor Siddiqur Rahman Kidwai, Secretary, Ghalib Institute, New Delhi and Professor Shamim Hanafi of Jamia Millia Islamia were elected to represent Urdu language and literature.


ALIGARH February 1: Annual Meeting of the Aligarh Muslim University Court, the supreme governing body of the University was held yesterday.

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis in his opening remarks informed the house that the project of establishing five centres is in progress and the Government of Kerala, West Bengal and Bihar has agreed to hand over the land to the University free from all encumbrances.

Based on the suggestion of Mr. Rashid Alvi, MP and a letter received from the Chief Minister of Assam, Mr. Tarun Gogoi, the University Court has also resolved to establish AMU Centres at Hyderabad and Assam.

Mr. Moosa Raza, Visitor’s nominee to the University Court suggested to constitute a Special Committee to review the University Act and Statutes. The suggestion received wide support and the house unanimously adopted it.

Mr. M. A. Shahnawas, MP suggested that the election schedule for the post of Chancellor, Pro-chancellor, Honorary Treasurer and six members of the Executive Council be postponed so that the 42 members of the AMU Court to be elected in today’s meeting gets a chance to participate in these elections. It will also uphold the democratic values of the country, he added.

Mr. Naseem Ahmad, former AMU Vice Chancellor, Mr. Khursheed Ahmad Khan, Mr. Khwaja Mohammad Shahid, Prof. Saud Ali Khan and Mr. Syed Shahnawaz Husain, MP and former Union Minister have also favoured the postponement of the election to the top court positions. The Vice Chancellor Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis also shared the same opinion and ruled that since many of the members elected today will not get a chance to participate in these elections to the highest offices of the University, the election to these offices be postponed to a later date. The ruling was unanimously approved by the house.

The house also resolved to pursue vigorously the case of Minority status pending before the Supreme Court.

The members present in the meeting appreciated the efforts of the Vice Chancellor and unanimously praised the steps taken by him for the modernization and expansion of the University.