Friday, April 30, 2010
Dr. G.S. Hashmi Awarded Young Scientist Visiting Fellowship
ALIGARH April 27: Dr. G.S. Hashmi, Lecturer, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr. Z.A. Dental College, Aligarh Muslim University has been awarded with the prestigious Young Scientist Visiting Fellowship award by the Council of Science & Technology. Dr. G.S. Hashmi will receive clinical training under the fellowship with Prof. A.K. DCruz and Prof. Pankaj Chaturvedi, Head & Neck Oncology Services, TATA Memorial Cancer Hospital, Mumbai. Dr. Hashmi will get the opportunity to learn the various techniques of the management of Maxillofacial Cancers and Tumors to utilize the experiences while serving the patients at Dr. Z.A. Dental College.
Syed Faiz Zaidi invited as a trainer for Madarsa English Language teachers’ workshop
*ALIGARH April 28:* Dr Syed Faiz Zaidi, English Teacher, Senior Secondary
School (Boys), Aligarh Muslim University has been invited as a trainer for
Madarsa English Language teachers’ workshop being held at Delhi from May
3-14, 2010. He would be working as a local trainer along with Professor
Gretchen Coppedge, English Language Fellow from United Sates of America.
The workshop is being organized in collaboration with the English Language
Office, American Center, New Delhi and Institute of Social Sciences, New
Delhi. About 35 Madarsa teachers hailing from different states in north
India would be participating in the workshop. The Workshop will train
teachers to use current communicative methods in teaching English, and will
include language improvement techniques. The focus will be on using an
activity-based approach, which will enable the participants to experience
some of these latest approaches in practice.
School (Boys), Aligarh Muslim University has been invited as a trainer for
Madarsa English Language teachers’ workshop being held at Delhi from May
3-14, 2010. He would be working as a local trainer along with Professor
Gretchen Coppedge, English Language Fellow from United Sates of America.
The workshop is being organized in collaboration with the English Language
Office, American Center, New Delhi and Institute of Social Sciences, New
Delhi. About 35 Madarsa teachers hailing from different states in north
India would be participating in the workshop. The Workshop will train
teachers to use current communicative methods in teaching English, and will
include language improvement techniques. The focus will be on using an
activity-based approach, which will enable the participants to experience
some of these latest approaches in practice.
Combined Admission Test for admission to B. Tech./B.Arch. Conducted in a Peaceful Manner
*ALIGARH April 29:* The Combined Admission Test for admission to B.
Tech./B.Arch. for the Aligarh Muslim University was conducted in a peaceful
manner at 29 Centres here today at AMU. More than fourteen thousand five
hundred candidates appeared for engineering test at Aligarh Centre.
The Vice Chancellor, Professor P. K. Abdul Azis, Controller of Exams, Prof.
Parvez Mustajab, University Registrar, Prof. V. K. Abdul Jaleel and Proctor
Prof. M. Zubair Khan visited most of the test centres. AMU had also deputed
senior faculty members as observers.
The University authorities also provided the accommodation to the outside
candidates and their parents at the University premises. Special help camps
were organized by the National Service Scheme (NSS) of the University at
Railway Station and other important places to provide proper guidance to the
candidates. The civil administration also provided all assistance to conduct
the test in a smooth manner.
In order to maintain transparency and to avoid the possibility of use of
unfair means during the entrance test, for the first time University has
arranged videography at all test centres.
AMU has also conducted its entrance test for engineering at Lucknow, Bhopal,
Kozhikode and Kolkata. More than twenty two thousand candidates appeared in
all the test centres.
Tech./B.Arch. for the Aligarh Muslim University was conducted in a peaceful
manner at 29 Centres here today at AMU. More than fourteen thousand five
hundred candidates appeared for engineering test at Aligarh Centre.
The Vice Chancellor, Professor P. K. Abdul Azis, Controller of Exams, Prof.
Parvez Mustajab, University Registrar, Prof. V. K. Abdul Jaleel and Proctor
Prof. M. Zubair Khan visited most of the test centres. AMU had also deputed
senior faculty members as observers.
The University authorities also provided the accommodation to the outside
candidates and their parents at the University premises. Special help camps
were organized by the National Service Scheme (NSS) of the University at
Railway Station and other important places to provide proper guidance to the
candidates. The civil administration also provided all assistance to conduct
the test in a smooth manner.
In order to maintain transparency and to avoid the possibility of use of
unfair means during the entrance test, for the first time University has
arranged videography at all test centres.
AMU has also conducted its entrance test for engineering at Lucknow, Bhopal,
Kozhikode and Kolkata. More than twenty two thousand candidates appeared in
all the test centres.
JN Medical College organized a seminar on the Stem Cell Preservation
ALIGARH, April 29: The Dept of Obstetrics and Gynecology, J. N. Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University organized a seminar on the Stem Cell Preservation and growing role of stem cells in curing serious diseases. Speaking on the occasion, noted expert Prof. V.K. Poddar, Chairman, Reproductive Medicine of FOGSI delivered a lecture on the usefulness of stem cells in treating a number of irreversible conditions.
Prof. Poddar said that the practice of using stem cells from the umbilical cord of newborns to treat some life threatening disorders is fast picking up in a number of cities of India. The preserved stem cells can be used as a definitive treatment for cancer, thalassaemia, leukaemia, diabetes, spinal cord injury, paralysis, heart ailments etc.
Prof. Noor Afshan Subzposh, Chairman, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology spoke about the benefits of stem cells and how it could be used to cure diseases and save lives amongst other members of the donor baby's family. Mr. Khalid Raza, Manager, Cryobanks International India Pvt. Ltd. told that now this facility is available in Aligarh.
Prof. Imran Ghani, Prof. Zakia Arshad, Prof. Imam Bano, Dr. Tamkeen Rabbani, Dr. Nasreen Noor and other specialists participated in the discussion.
Prof. Poddar said that the practice of using stem cells from the umbilical cord of newborns to treat some life threatening disorders is fast picking up in a number of cities of India. The preserved stem cells can be used as a definitive treatment for cancer, thalassaemia, leukaemia, diabetes, spinal cord injury, paralysis, heart ailments etc.
Prof. Noor Afshan Subzposh, Chairman, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology spoke about the benefits of stem cells and how it could be used to cure diseases and save lives amongst other members of the donor baby's family. Mr. Khalid Raza, Manager, Cryobanks International India Pvt. Ltd. told that now this facility is available in Aligarh.
Prof. Imran Ghani, Prof. Zakia Arshad, Prof. Imam Bano, Dr. Tamkeen Rabbani, Dr. Nasreen Noor and other specialists participated in the discussion.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Dr. Mohammad Shameem Received sia Pacific Society of Respirology Fellowship
ALIGARH, April 23: Dr. Mohammad Shameem, Assistant Professor, Department of Tuberculosis and Chest Disease J.N. Medical College, AMU Aligarh had received prestigious Asia Pacific Society of Respirology Fellowship of Japan to get advance training in Interventional Pulmonology at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Sabah, Malaysia.
The fellowship is awarded to young scientists from Asia Pacific Region who are actively involved in research in Pulmonology. He is the only scientist from Asia who receive this fellowship. He has been given Young Scientist Award by the UP Government for his extraordinary work on TB and respiratory diseases.
Dr. Shameem had also received major research project from Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India, to develop herbal medicine for bronchial asthma.
Dr. Shameem has acknowledged his teachers and colleague Prof. R. Bhargava and Prof. Zuber Ahmad for their help and support in his research.
The fellowship is awarded to young scientists from Asia Pacific Region who are actively involved in research in Pulmonology. He is the only scientist from Asia who receive this fellowship. He has been given Young Scientist Award by the UP Government for his extraordinary work on TB and respiratory diseases.
Dr. Shameem had also received major research project from Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India, to develop herbal medicine for bronchial asthma.
Dr. Shameem has acknowledged his teachers and colleague Prof. R. Bhargava and Prof. Zuber Ahmad for their help and support in his research.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Senior Secondary School (Girls) Celebrated Earth Day
ALIGARH April 22: The Senior Secondary School (Girls), Aligarh Muslim University organized various events today to mark the Earth Day. Aligarh Muslim University Registrar and Manager of AMU Schools Prof. V.K. Abdul Jalil, Principal, Senior Secondary School (Girls), Mrs. Naghma Irfan and teachers and students of the school participated in the plantation of saplings programme.
A district level Inter School Painting Competition was organized on the theme “Save the Earth”. Besides this, an Essay Writing Competition and Debate was also organized as part of the programme concerning the issues of Global Warming responsible for the deterioration of environment.
Prof. V. K. Abdul Jaleel appreciated the students’ role in the organization of the events and urged them to work for the safety and security of earth. Ms. Naghma Irfan, Principal, enlightened the students and encouraged them contribute their worth in the safety of Earth.
Anam Khan (XII Science) bagged the first prize in Debate while Sana Afrin (XII Science) and Amina Zaidi (XII Social Science) were awarded II and III prizes respectively.
A district level Inter School Painting Competition was organized on the theme “Save the Earth”. Besides this, an Essay Writing Competition and Debate was also organized as part of the programme concerning the issues of Global Warming responsible for the deterioration of environment.
Prof. V. K. Abdul Jaleel appreciated the students’ role in the organization of the events and urged them to work for the safety and security of earth. Ms. Naghma Irfan, Principal, enlightened the students and encouraged them contribute their worth in the safety of Earth.
Anam Khan (XII Science) bagged the first prize in Debate while Sana Afrin (XII Science) and Amina Zaidi (XII Social Science) were awarded II and III prizes respectively.
Dr. Ammar Ibne Anwar Awarded of Honorary Membership of ISPCAN
*ALIGARH April 21:* Dr. Ammar Ibne Anwar, Lecturer, Department of
Hifzan-e-Sehat- Wa-Tib-e- Samaji, AK Tibbiya College, AMU has been selected by
International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN)
for the award of honorary membership. His membership shall be valid from
January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2011 to recognize the important work he will
be doing on behalf of children in need in the country.
ISPCAN's honorary membership award includes a full two-year subscription to
Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal that compiles the latest
work in academic research and clinical practice. The Journal serves as a
global multidisciplinary forum on all aspects of child abuse and neglect
emphasizing its prevention and treatment.
As an ISPCAN member, Dr. Ammar will also receive the Link newsletter three
times every year, which serves as a platform for members to share
information on child protection developments in their regions, printed in
English, Spanish and Russian.
Hifzan-e-Sehat- Wa-Tib-e- Samaji, AK Tibbiya College, AMU has been selected by
International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN)
for the award of honorary membership. His membership shall be valid from
January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2011 to recognize the important work he will
be doing on behalf of children in need in the country.
ISPCAN's honorary membership award includes a full two-year subscription to
Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal that compiles the latest
work in academic research and clinical practice. The Journal serves as a
global multidisciplinary forum on all aspects of child abuse and neglect
emphasizing its prevention and treatment.
As an ISPCAN member, Dr. Ammar will also receive the Link newsletter three
times every year, which serves as a platform for members to share
information on child protection developments in their regions, printed in
English, Spanish and Russian.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Department of Forensic Medicine conducted the Diplomat National practical examination
ALIGARH, April 21: The Department of Forensic Medicine, J. N. Medical
College, Aligarh Muslim University conducted the Diplomat National Board
(DNB) (Forensic Medicine) practical examination first time. The National
Board of Examinations, New Delhi, conducts the examination in broad and
super-specialties.
According to Prof. Shamim Jahan Rizvi, Chairman, Department of Forensic
Medicine the DNB is a nation-wide examination. The parameters set for the
examination are stringent and rigorously followed. The Board decides about
the practical centres, if it is satisfied that the specialty department
meets their criteria and regulations.
Prof. Rizvi said that this is the first time in the history of J.N. Medical
College that the Department of Forensic Medicine has conducted such an
examination. The Coordinator Non-examiner, Prof. Shameem J. Rizvi and
Coordinator examiner Dr. Munawwar Husain, Reader thanked to Prof. Abrar
Hasan, Dean, Faculty of Medicine for his full support and co-operation in
conduct of the examination.
College, Aligarh Muslim University conducted the Diplomat National Board
(DNB) (Forensic Medicine) practical examination first time. The National
Board of Examinations, New Delhi, conducts the examination in broad and
super-specialties.
According to Prof. Shamim Jahan Rizvi, Chairman, Department of Forensic
Medicine the DNB is a nation-wide examination. The parameters set for the
examination are stringent and rigorously followed. The Board decides about
the practical centres, if it is satisfied that the specialty department
meets their criteria and regulations.
Prof. Rizvi said that this is the first time in the history of J.N. Medical
College that the Department of Forensic Medicine has conducted such an
examination. The Coordinator Non-examiner, Prof. Shameem J. Rizvi and
Coordinator examiner Dr. Munawwar Husain, Reader thanked to Prof. Abrar
Hasan, Dean, Faculty of Medicine for his full support and co-operation in
conduct of the examination.
M.J. Akbar Delivered Sir Syed Memorial Lecture at AMU
ALIGARH, April 20: Noted journalist Mr. M.J. Akbar said that India is most likely to become a modern nation because all the four pillars of modernity through Democracy, adult franchise, secularism, in which every faith is equal before the law, gender equality, and economic equality through economic opportunity are the driving forces of progress. He felt that the poverty is the sustaining element of naxalites in the country and this factor may become an inhibiting factor of modernity, he observed. Recall what Sir Syed said in his letter from England when he saw the maid reading a popular economic equality: as long as have poverty, as long as we naxalites picking up gun because the poor have not had enough to each, we Indian cannot overseas a modern India.
Mr. M.J. Akbar was delivering Sir Syed Memorial lecture on “Muslims and Modernity – Relevance of Sir Syed in 2010” organized by Sir Syed Academy at Kennedy Auditorium, Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh.
Mr. Akbar said that the last two centuries, both Mughal and Othman also failed to democratize the educational system and ignored the new technologies like printing.
Mr. Akbar pointed out that one of the great man of his time, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan was so depressed by the events of 1857 that he contemplated settling down in Egypt. But he dismissed exile as cowardice and turned to programme of reform and education for Muslims, urging them to acquire the intellectual merits that had made the British victors and modern scientific temperament and versatility in the English language. This would restore the glory they had lost with the decline of Mughal power.
He mentioned that Sir Syed’s life was devoted to lifting Indian Muslims out of what he described, a “fatal shroud of complacent self-esteem”.
Mr. Akbar highlighted the role of Sir Syed for propagating female education and said that Sir Syed was far ahead of his age in demanding education for girls. In 1869, he visited England to admit his son at Cambridge and study the people he so admired. He mentions a young girl, Elizabeth Mathews, a maid in the house where he was living. In spite of her poverty, he notes, she would buy a half penny paper called ‘Echo’ and would delight in reading punch it she chanced upon a copy and Sir Syed wrote ‘The Muslims have nothing to fear from adoption of the new education if they simultaneously hold stead fast to their faith, because Islam is not irrational superstition, it is a rational religion which can march hand in hand, with the growth of human knowledge’. Akbar said that Sir Syed promoted learning as well as inculcate ‘national hood’.
Highlighting the role of Ulema, Akbar mentioned that the Ulema have always had a special place in Muslim societies, not merely as leaders of prayer but as judicial and educational bureaucracy. The Indian clergy energized despondent Muslims across the subcontinent, between 1825 and 1870, what is best described as a people’s war. By the time this insurrection was defeated, it had planted seeds of a fierce anti-west, anti- colonial sentiment that prepared the community for the nationalist movement lead by Gandhi. Gandhi reorganized his allies, and wooed Muslims through the Ulema, he added.
On the issue of Muslim reservation, Mr. Akbar pointed out that a curious paradox has overtaken our policies, as Muslims because the most decisive factor in the election of alliance governments, Muslims in Parliament are coming down because the parties have created fear to win their votes. They feed Indian Muslims fear in order to herd them in one direction at polling booth. Muslims will get justice and development when they vote for development. If they vote for fear they will get fear. But we have a great opportunity in secularism and democracy. We must seize the future that has been promised to us by the Indian civilization that in both the starting point and the horizon and with fullest criticism, the future is far bright than the last two hundred years, he opined.
In his presidential address, Professor, P K Abdul Azis urged the students to come forward to discuss the issues before the nation.
Prof. Azis said that education is the tool of empowerment and students take the advantages of job. He also said that AMU is on expansion mode and the University has received more than 800 acres of land in different parts of the country. He said that we should be become meaning player in nation building.
In his welcome address, Professor Shan Mohammad, Director, Sir Syed Academy said that since the inception of Sir Syed Academy in 1974, AMU institutes a Sir Syed Memorial Lecture almost every year under the auspices of the Sir Syed Academy. He said that noted scholars like Dr. Tara Chand, Dr. Rafiq Zakaria, Mr. B.N. Pandey, Mr. Sidharth Shankar Roy, Kuldeep Nayyar, Abid Husain, Prof. AM Khusroo and Shayam Bengal have delivered the Sir Syed Memorial Lecture in the part.
AMU Registrar, Prof. VK Abdul Jaleel proposed a vote of thank.
On the occasion four books – Sir Sye’s Review as Hunder’s India Musalmans, Safarnama Musafiran-e- London edited by Ismail Panipati, Safarnama Punjab edited by Prof. Iqbal Ali and Sirat-e-Faridia by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan were released today.
Summer Vacations Schedule for the year 2010
ALIGARH April 20: The Aligarh Muslim University Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of the Academic Council, has approved that the Summer Vacations for the year 2010 in the University and its maintained institutions including University Schools shall be observed from 17.05.2010 to 04.07.2010, both days inclusive.
The Summer Vacations in the Faculty of Medicine and Unani Medicine shall be observed in two halves of 38 days each for teaching staff from 17.05.2010 to 23.06.2010 and from 24.06.2010 to 31.07.2010. The summer vacations for the students of Medicine and Unani Medicine faculties will be as follows:
a) For MBBS Students
(i) MBBS Final Prof. Part-II From 16.06.2010 to 30.06.2010
Batch-2006 (15 days)
(ii) MBBS Final Prof. Part-I From 11.06.2010 to 30.06.2010
MBBS II Prof. Batch-2008 (20 days)
(iii) MBBS I Prof. Batch-2009 From 16.07.2010 to 31.07.2010
(15 days)
(b) For BUMS students:
(i) BUMS First Prof. Batch-2009 From 23.07.2010 to 11.08.2010
(20 days)
(ii) BUMS Second Prof. Batch-2008 From 01.06.2010 to 20.06.2010
(20 days)
(iii) BUMS Third Prof. Batch-2009 From 27.07.2010 to 5.08.2010
(20 days)
(c) For BDS students:
(i) BDS First year Batch 2009 From 23.07.2010 to 11.08.2010
(20 Days)
(ii) BDS Second year Batch 2008 From 01.06.2010 to 20.06.2010
(20 Days)
(iii) BDS Third year Batch 2007 From 27.07.2010 to 15.08.2010
(20 Days)
(iv) BDS Third year Batch 20076 From 27.05.2010 to 15.06.2010
(20 Days)
The Summer Vacations in the Faculty of Medicine and Unani Medicine shall be observed in two halves of 38 days each for teaching staff from 17.05.2010 to 23.06.2010 and from 24.06.2010 to 31.07.2010. The summer vacations for the students of Medicine and Unani Medicine faculties will be as follows:
a) For MBBS Students
(i) MBBS Final Prof. Part-II From 16.06.2010 to 30.06.2010
Batch-2006 (15 days)
(ii) MBBS Final Prof. Part-I From 11.06.2010 to 30.06.2010
MBBS II Prof. Batch-2008 (20 days)
(iii) MBBS I Prof. Batch-2009 From 16.07.2010 to 31.07.2010
(15 days)
(b) For BUMS students:
(i) BUMS First Prof. Batch-2009 From 23.07.2010 to 11.08.2010
(20 days)
(ii) BUMS Second Prof. Batch-2008 From 01.06.2010 to 20.06.2010
(20 days)
(iii) BUMS Third Prof. Batch-2009 From 27.07.2010 to 5.08.2010
(20 days)
(c) For BDS students:
(i) BDS First year Batch 2009 From 23.07.2010 to 11.08.2010
(20 Days)
(ii) BDS Second year Batch 2008 From 01.06.2010 to 20.06.2010
(20 Days)
(iii) BDS Third year Batch 2007 From 27.07.2010 to 15.08.2010
(20 Days)
(iv) BDS Third year Batch 20076 From 27.05.2010 to 15.06.2010
(20 Days)
PRADAN at AMU for Campus Recruitment
ALIGARH, April 19: PRADAN, a leading NGO of India and a Magsaysay award winner, came to AMU for final selection of students on 13th April, 2010. The final interviews were held at the Training & Placement Office of Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology (ZHCET). Six Students from the faculties of Commerce, Law, Social Science, Management and Engineering have been selected on handsome salaries.
The selected students expressed their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Farid Mahdi, Training and Placement Officer, ZHCET for providing the necessary support to them.
Dr. Farid Mehdi said that the next company expected to visit the campus for placement will be HCL, Noida. Dr. Mehdi has urged the Alig community to extend cooperation in bridging the gap between the corporate world and the Aligarh Muslim University to develop a strong corporate interface in order to ensure effective placements for the students.
The selected students expressed their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Farid Mahdi, Training and Placement Officer, ZHCET for providing the necessary support to them.
Dr. Farid Mehdi said that the next company expected to visit the campus for placement will be HCL, Noida. Dr. Mehdi has urged the Alig community to extend cooperation in bridging the gap between the corporate world and the Aligarh Muslim University to develop a strong corporate interface in order to ensure effective placements for the students.
UGC Project to Dr. Anees Ahmad of Community Medicine
ALIGARH, April 19: The University Grants Commission has allotted a project to Dr. Anees Ahmad, Lecturer in the Department of Community Medicine, J.N. Medical College, A.M.U., titled “Study of monkey menace and its impact on community health in Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh” for a period of two years (2010-2012).
Dr. Ahmad said that it is a well-known fact that the population explosion and rapid urbanization has lead to innumerable problems not only for humans but also for animals living close to us. These problems cause man–animal conflicts. An example of such conflicts is the monkey menace, which is increasing day by day and often makes headline in the newspapers. Monkeys live in large groups for their safety and on provocation or in order to procure food and shelter, they attack people harshly. Women and children are more susceptible since they succumb to fear.
The increasing stress and other health problems in the community due to the monkey menace is the rationale behind this project. The project will highlight the location and population of different monkey groups living close to human habitations by observing their groups on the transect roads leading to different townships of district Aligarh. The problems faced by people due to monkey menace in the community living close to monkey groups will be assessed by questionnaire method.
The wild life experts will help Dr. Anees Ahmad in identifying the various monkey groups and their estimated group population in different areas. The outcome of the research project will be used by the government in planning how to tackle with the problem of monkey menace in Aligarh district.
Dr. Ahmad said that it is a well-known fact that the population explosion and rapid urbanization has lead to innumerable problems not only for humans but also for animals living close to us. These problems cause man–animal conflicts. An example of such conflicts is the monkey menace, which is increasing day by day and often makes headline in the newspapers. Monkeys live in large groups for their safety and on provocation or in order to procure food and shelter, they attack people harshly. Women and children are more susceptible since they succumb to fear.
The increasing stress and other health problems in the community due to the monkey menace is the rationale behind this project. The project will highlight the location and population of different monkey groups living close to human habitations by observing their groups on the transect roads leading to different townships of district Aligarh. The problems faced by people due to monkey menace in the community living close to monkey groups will be assessed by questionnaire method.
The wild life experts will help Dr. Anees Ahmad in identifying the various monkey groups and their estimated group population in different areas. The outcome of the research project will be used by the government in planning how to tackle with the problem of monkey menace in Aligarh district.
AMU Cricket Club Won Sir Syed Open Cricket Memorial Tournament
ALIGAH, April 19: Aligarh Muslim University Cricket Club won the Sir Syed Open Cricket Memorial Tournament by defeating Areeb Cricket Club by 68 runs at Wellington Cricket Pavilion here today organized by AMU Cricket Club.
After winning the toss Aligarh Muslim University Cricket Club opted to bat first and scored 150 run for the loss of 9 wicket in stipulated 20 overs. Furqan scored a breezy 58 while Fazil scored a cautious 45 runs. Grehwal and Shazi took 4 and 2 wickets respectively. Chasing the target, Areeb Cricket Club bowled on paltry 92 runs in 18 overs. Only Arif of Areeb Cricket Club could score 23 runs. Meraj and Nazir took 4 and 2 wickets respectively. Furqan was awarded the man of the mach award while the captain of Aligarh Muslim University Cricket Club, Imtiaz was declared man of the series.
Prof. SMA Rizvi, Dean Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Prof. Imran Ghani, Chairman, Department of Surgery, J.N. Medical College and Prof. Tariq Mansoor Secretary, University Games Committee gave away the prizes to the winner and runner teams. Dr. S. Amjad Rizvi, President, Cricket Club welcomed the guests. Mr. Faisal Sherwani, Coach proposed the vote of thanks.
After winning the toss Aligarh Muslim University Cricket Club opted to bat first and scored 150 run for the loss of 9 wicket in stipulated 20 overs. Furqan scored a breezy 58 while Fazil scored a cautious 45 runs. Grehwal and Shazi took 4 and 2 wickets respectively. Chasing the target, Areeb Cricket Club bowled on paltry 92 runs in 18 overs. Only Arif of Areeb Cricket Club could score 23 runs. Meraj and Nazir took 4 and 2 wickets respectively. Furqan was awarded the man of the mach award while the captain of Aligarh Muslim University Cricket Club, Imtiaz was declared man of the series.
Prof. SMA Rizvi, Dean Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Prof. Imran Ghani, Chairman, Department of Surgery, J.N. Medical College and Prof. Tariq Mansoor Secretary, University Games Committee gave away the prizes to the winner and runner teams. Dr. S. Amjad Rizvi, President, Cricket Club welcomed the guests. Mr. Faisal Sherwani, Coach proposed the vote of thanks.
Prof. M. Athar Ali Memorial Lecture organized by Aligarh Historians Society
ALIGARH April 17: Jawhar Sircar, Secretary for Culture, Government of India, while delivering Prof. M. Athar Ali Memorial Lecture organized by Aligarh Historians Society, said that Richard M. Eaton came up with one of the most plausible theories in 1993/1994 explaining the mass conversion to Islam in Bengal in his acclaimed work “The Rise of Islam and the Bengal Frontier”. But Eaton's work hardly touched upon western Bengal, much of which would constitute the later Indian State of West Bengal. It was not adequately prepared to address the question as to why this part of Bengal remained less affected by the same factors that accounted for an Islamic majority mainly in the Eastern two thirds of the province.
Sircar tried to build an interesting meta-narrative of the formation of the Hindu identity in medieval western Bengal and to modify a few existing ones, for this specific region. While largely accepting the celebrated Eaton thesis, he raised significant questions about its relevance for the western part of Bengal, where peasantization was led not by charismatic pirs and where it led to the formation of new agricultural castes, within the Hindu fold.
Sircar said the larger impact of the phenomena on religion and demography has been analysed on the time frame of nearly three centuries, while the emergence of the Hindu agricultural castes in the western Bengal has been highlighted, in the context of a more inclusive late-medieval Hinduism in the western Rarh belt. Sircar’s work identifies the overwhelming importance of three phenomena for the western region – the impact of the Chaitanya’s Vaishnava movement, the social significance of the Mangal Kavyas of medieval Bengal in facilitating the acceptance of the local popular deities into a more inclusive Hinduism, and the widespread but late ‘peasantization’ of the Rarh region, by various marginal, antyaja castes. The period chosen for the study spans over early 16th to the mid 18th Century, though some of the processes continue into the post-medieval or early modern period, as well.
Welcoming Mr. Sircar, Prof. Shireen Mosvi, Secretary, Aligarh Historians’ Society spoke about the background in which Aligarh Historians Society took birth and carried forward its publications on people’s history of India series. She also expressed gratitude towards Jawhar Sircar for coming over to Aligarh Muslim University to deliver the Lecture despite his preoccupation.
Eminent historian, Padma Vibhushan and Professor Emeritus Irfan Habib familiarized the audience with the monumental work of Sircar. Prof. Habib said that although Prof. Athar Ali was not a Marxist he wrote history on the basis of scientific historical methodology and his works have brought laurels to the Aligarh Muslim University.
Prof. Iqtedar Alam Khan and Dr. Ishrat Alam Joint Secretary, Aligarh Historian Society and Member Secretary, Indian Council for Historical Research were also present.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Dr. G. S. Hashmi Nominated as member to the editorial team
*ALIGARH April 16:* Dr. G. S. Hashmi, Assistant Professor, Department of
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr. Z. A. Dental College, Aligarh Muslim
University has recently been nominated as member to the editorial team of
the International Journal of Rare Tumors and Journal of Clinical Immunology
and Immunopathology Research. Dr. Hashmi is the third Indian and first AMU
faculty to receive this prestigious honour.
Dr. Hashmi is very active in academic work and he has more than 20 research
papers to his credit published in the national and international journals of
repute.
Lecture on “Emerging Vistas in Forensic Sciences” delivered by Prof. S.K. Verma
ALIGARH April 16:The Department of Forensic Medicine, J.N. Medical
College, Aligarh Muslim University organized an extension lecture on
"Emerging Vistas in Forensic Sciences" delivered by Prof. S.K. Verma,
Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, University College
of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. His erudition touched many recent and
emerging aspects on forensic sciences.
Prof. Verma talked at length on esoteric mechanism by which it would be
difficult for criminals to escape unscathed. He elaborated the facts that
DNA can spill the surname secrets by specific sequencing of DNA as also DNA
can put face to the criminals. Their face can be constructed by analyzing a
collection of genes to built up the 'identity kit', colloquially known as
"photo filter" if they are not caught on the spot. Mapping the genes can
define facial shape. Human DNA is found in household dust. This would
definitely discourage thieves, murderers and criminals from committing
illegal activities.
Prof. Verma said that microbial forensics would replace the fingerprints.
About 150 bacterial specimens are found on hands out of which only 13% are
shared by individuals. Therefore, these microbes are highly individualistic.
"Brain mapping, psychic computers, forensic radiology, digital picturization
of teeth, forensic pregnancy diagnostics with placental RNA were some other
advances taking place relevant to forensic sciences and criminality" , he
said.
The Principal & Chief Medical Superintendent, J.N. Medical College Hospital,
Prof. M. Ashraf Malik, Prof. Jawed A. Usmani, Prof. G.U. Qureshi, Agra, Dr.
Shaukat A. Hanif, Dr Saadia Sayeed, Prof. Noor Afshan, Dr. Zehra, Senior
Residents and Junior Residents attended the lecture. The programme was
conducted by Dr. Munawwar Husain and the vote of thanks was proposed by
Prof. Shameem J. Rizvi.
College, Aligarh Muslim University organized an extension lecture on
"Emerging Vistas in Forensic Sciences" delivered by Prof. S.K. Verma,
Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, University College
of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. His erudition touched many recent and
emerging aspects on forensic sciences.
Prof. Verma talked at length on esoteric mechanism by which it would be
difficult for criminals to escape unscathed. He elaborated the facts that
DNA can spill the surname secrets by specific sequencing of DNA as also DNA
can put face to the criminals. Their face can be constructed by analyzing a
collection of genes to built up the 'identity kit', colloquially known as
"photo filter" if they are not caught on the spot. Mapping the genes can
define facial shape. Human DNA is found in household dust. This would
definitely discourage thieves, murderers and criminals from committing
illegal activities.
Prof. Verma said that microbial forensics would replace the fingerprints.
About 150 bacterial specimens are found on hands out of which only 13% are
shared by individuals. Therefore, these microbes are highly individualistic.
"Brain mapping, psychic computers, forensic radiology, digital picturization
of teeth, forensic pregnancy diagnostics with placental RNA were some other
advances taking place relevant to forensic sciences and criminality" , he
said.
The Principal & Chief Medical Superintendent, J.N. Medical College Hospital,
Prof. M. Ashraf Malik, Prof. Jawed A. Usmani, Prof. G.U. Qureshi, Agra, Dr.
Shaukat A. Hanif, Dr Saadia Sayeed, Prof. Noor Afshan, Dr. Zehra, Senior
Residents and Junior Residents attended the lecture. The programme was
conducted by Dr. Munawwar Husain and the vote of thanks was proposed by
Prof. Shameem J. Rizvi.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Department of Library and Information Science organized a one-day sports event
ALIGARH April 12: The Department of Library and Information Science, Aligarh Muslim University under the auspices of MULSA (Muslim University Library Science Association) organized a one-day sports event. The students of the department participated in various events with full enthusiasm that included Cricket, Ludo, Carom, Chess etc.
In the spectacular cricket match played between the staff of Maulana Azad Library and students of the Department the Maulana Azad Library staff team won the match by 33 runs. Mr. Sher Mohammad received Man of the Match Award for his exemplary performance.
Dr. Naushad Ali P.M, Chairman, Department of Library and Information Science and patron MULSA distributed the Trophy and medals to the winners and participating students in presence of Dr. Sudharma Haridasan, In charge sports, MULSA, students, research scholars and staff of the department.
The office bearers of MULSA, Mr. Mohd. Shikoh, Mr. Wadood, Mr. Naseem and Mr. Anees were actively involved in making the sports event a grand success.
In the spectacular cricket match played between the staff of Maulana Azad Library and students of the Department the Maulana Azad Library staff team won the match by 33 runs. Mr. Sher Mohammad received Man of the Match Award for his exemplary performance.
Dr. Naushad Ali P.M, Chairman, Department of Library and Information Science and patron MULSA distributed the Trophy and medals to the winners and participating students in presence of Dr. Sudharma Haridasan, In charge sports, MULSA, students, research scholars and staff of the department.
The office bearers of MULSA, Mr. Mohd. Shikoh, Mr. Wadood, Mr. Naseem and Mr. Anees were actively involved in making the sports event a grand success.
Dr Iqbal Ahmad delivered a lecture at 2nd National Conference on Emerging Area in Biomedical Sciences
ALIGARH April 10:* Dr Iqbal Ahmad, Reader, Department of Agricultural
Microbiology, Aligarh Muslim University delivered an invited lecture on
"Multiple Drug Resistance in Bacteria and Strategy to Combat It"
during 2nd National Conference on Emerging Area in Biomedical Sciences
organized by
Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi.
Dr. Ahmad highlighted the importance of new strategy including developing
inhibitors for microbial quorum sensing as an anti-infective drug. The other
prominent invited speakers were Prof. Harish Joshi (USA), Prof. O. L. Sharma
(lOIB, New Delhi), Dr. AB Pant and Dr. RK Chaturvedi (lITR, Lucknow), Dr. PK
Srivastava (CORI, Lucknow), Dr. SPS Flora (ORDO, Gwalior), Dr Rambir Singh
(Head, IBMS, Jhansi) and Prof. SVS Rana (Vice Chancellor, Bundelkhand
University).
Microbiology, Aligarh Muslim University delivered an invited lecture on
"Multiple Drug Resistance in Bacteria and Strategy to Combat It"
during 2nd National Conference on Emerging Area in Biomedical Sciences
organized by
Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi.
Dr. Ahmad highlighted the importance of new strategy including developing
inhibitors for microbial quorum sensing as an anti-infective drug. The other
prominent invited speakers were Prof. Harish Joshi (USA), Prof. O. L. Sharma
(lOIB, New Delhi), Dr. AB Pant and Dr. RK Chaturvedi (lITR, Lucknow), Dr. PK
Srivastava (CORI, Lucknow), Dr. SPS Flora (ORDO, Gwalior), Dr Rambir Singh
(Head, IBMS, Jhansi) and Prof. SVS Rana (Vice Chancellor, Bundelkhand
University).
UGC Academic Staff College has scheduled 17 Workshops for the research scholars
ALIGARH April 10: Keeping with the recent UGC directive that workshops be
organized for the professional development of research scholars, the UGC
Academic Staff College, Aligarh Muslim University under the Directorship of
Professor A.R. Kidwai has scheduled 17 Workshops for the research. A number
of Research Scholars of Aligarh Muslim University including those from local
degree colleges have benefited immensely from these innovative programmes
that focused on sensitizing research scholars to the latest developments in
their respective area of study, research methodology, research ethics and IT
skills.*
The workshops have gone a long way in equipping them for undertaking quality
research which will advance the frontiers of knowledge and will bring
laurels to the Aligarh Muslim University.
One in Geography, three in English, two in Commerce, one in Biochemistry,
one in Econmomics and two workshops in Statistics have been organized so far
while two workshops in English and four workshops in Statistics are in
pipeline scheduled to be organized during May to June this year.
organized for the professional development of research scholars, the UGC
Academic Staff College, Aligarh Muslim University under the Directorship of
Professor A.R. Kidwai has scheduled 17 Workshops for the research. A number
of Research Scholars of Aligarh Muslim University including those from local
degree colleges have benefited immensely from these innovative programmes
that focused on sensitizing research scholars to the latest developments in
their respective area of study, research methodology, research ethics and IT
skills.*
The workshops have gone a long way in equipping them for undertaking quality
research which will advance the frontiers of knowledge and will bring
laurels to the Aligarh Muslim University.
One in Geography, three in English, two in Commerce, one in Biochemistry,
one in Econmomics and two workshops in Statistics have been organized so far
while two workshops in English and four workshops in Statistics are in
pipeline scheduled to be organized during May to June this year.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Khushboo Mirza visited the Department of Applied Chemistry, AMU
Khushboo Mirza with Prof. Ali Mohammad at Department of Applied Chemistry
ALIGARH April 13: Ms. Khushboo Mirza, a distinguished alumnus of AMU and
well known for being a member to the team of engineers working on Chandrayan
project visited the Department of Applied Chemistry, Aligarh Muslim
University and interacted with the research scholars of the department. Ms.
Khushboo Mirza joined ISRO after graduating from Zakir Husain College of
Engineering and Technology of AMU.
Her presence at the AMU inspired the research scholars of applied chemistry
and provided an impetus for hard work. Addressing the research scholars, she
said that all the missions are interdisciplinary in nature. She urged them
to adopt creativity, honesty, hard-work and commitment that lead men and
mission to the success.
The question-answer session was the most exciting part of the interaction
that encouraged the students to develop the skills of a good scientist with
a human heart.
The Chairman, Department of Applied Chemistry, Professor Ali Mohammad,
welcomed the faculty members and students at the interaction session after a
short introduction of the guest and thanked her and audience at the end of
the session.
West Bengal to expedite the process of land transfer for AMU Campus
AMU VC Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis with West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee and Murshidabad MP Mr. Moinul IslamALIGARH April 13: The Chief Minister of West Bengal Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee has constituted two special team to expedite the process of land transfer to the Aligarh Muslim University for establishing its Special Centre at Murshidabad.
The team comprising Mr. Moinul Hasan, MP of Murshidabad, West Bengal State Commissioner at New Delhi and Union Finance Minister’s private secretary Mr. Manoj were given a mandate to coordinate all the issues relating to the transfer of land from Ministry of Water Works to MHRD and finally to AMU. The Chief Minister has also decided to appoint the Jungipura BDO as the nodal officer to sort out the problems at ground level and to find out suitable temporary premises for holding classes, space for hostels, one for boys and another for girls and staff quarters for faculty and other staff in nearby vicinity including health centre. Mr. Bhattacharjee has stressed the need for providing best and qualitative accommodation so that the students admitted in Murshidabad centre also feel that they are part of the legendary AMU.
Addressing the Press Conference soon after the meeting Mr. Moinul Hasan, Member of Parliament from Murshidabad said that the people of the district are jubilant over the coming of AMU Special Centre and felt the Centre and State Government are serious and willingly extending a warm welcome to AMU. The keen interest of Union Finance Minister Mr. Pranab Mukherjee and his timely help is translating into reality the dream to have the AMU Centre in West Bengal.
While talking to the press, Vice Chancellor Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis said that the meeting with the Chief Minister was most fruitful. The decisions taken by the Chief Minister today will put on fast track the process of land transfer to AMU and put in place a temporary system at Jungipura for starting the centre in July-August this year.
While thanking the Chief Minister Prof. Azis urged the State government to construct a 30 meter wide road from the national/state highway to the campus site alongwith power and water for the centre. The Chief Minister has agreed to provide these basic facilities and promised all help for the special centre.
Prof. Azis made it clear that the beginning would be only symbolic with offering of Law and Management courses and the University will submit a DPR for starting medical school, engineering school and all the other steams existing in the University to the MHRD.
He said that a committee of distinguished AMU alumni has been constituted to suggest the courses that merits global attention and to explore the avenues for linking up with AMU special centres coming up across the nation. “The most positive response of the West Bengal Chief Minister in every stage will bound to help the centre to become functional in the next academic session”, he said.
Earlier, speaking at an interactive session with leading academicians of West Bengal and Murshidabad including seven Vice Chancellors and prominent industrialists and citizens of Murshidabad Prof. Azis said that, “We will symbolically start the campus from July-August and move to it when it is ready”.
“We will start with the School of Law and School of Management and also B.Ed. courses from the next academic session. There will be no quota and admission will be based on a written entrance examination that will be held across the country”, he said. The AMU is conceiving an ambitious state-of-the- art Campus at Murshidabad and looking forward for the generous philanthropy and meaningful contributions from the citizens and industrialists. A corpus of Rs. 1000 Crore is needed for an institution that truly represents the finest global academic standards as reflected in the glorious genesis of the grand AMU edifice.
Addressing a meeting organized by the Old Boys’ Association, Kolkata at the Hotel Golden Park, Prof. Azis said that AMU is in constant touch with the West Bengal government and the proposed land at Murshidabad will be handed over to AMU within a week or so. Prof. Azis urged the people to form an association to fetch maximum support from well wishers and AMU alumni to help develop the Murshidabad centre as a state-of-the- art centre of academic excellence.
Prof. N. A. K. Durrani, Media Advisor and Secretary of the Kolkata Old Boys’ Association Mr. Wiqar Ahmad Khan were also present in the meetings.
UGC Released Rs. 35 Crore grant-in-aid to AMU for establishment of its special centres
ALIGARH April 13: The Aligarh Muslim University’s effort to bring into national academic fold the most excluded social segment by establishing its special centres in the development deficit districts received a big push. The University Grants’ Commission has released an amount of Rs. 35 Crore grant-in-aid to AMU for establishment of its special centres one at Murshidabad and one at Malappuram. The UGC Under Secretary has further informed that an amount of Rs. 25 Crore is earmarked for Murshidabad campus and an amount of Rs. 10 Crore for Malappuram Centre.
AMU Vice Chancellor Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis, while thanking the Centre and the UGC for releasing the grant said that the funds provided is the first step in realizing the cherished dream of ensuring a better future for the marginalized and poor people and thereby ensuring a better and stronger nation at large.
AMU Vice Chancellor Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis, while thanking the Centre and the UGC for releasing the grant said that the funds provided is the first step in realizing the cherished dream of ensuring a better future for the marginalized and poor people and thereby ensuring a better and stronger nation at large.
27th Meeting of Board of Governors of the Foodcraft Institute, University Polytechnic
*ALIGARH April 13:* The 27th meeting of Board of Governors of the Foodcraft
Institute, University Polytechnic was held at the University Polytechnic
Workshop, Aligarh Muslim University. The Director General & Secretary
(Tourism), Govt. of U.P., Shri Awanish Kumar Awasthi, IAS presided over the
meeting. Other members who participated in the meeting included
Vice-Chancellor' s nominee Prof. Ziauddin Khairoowala, Prof. Ainul Haque,
DSW, Prof. S.M.A. Rizvi, Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Mr.
A.K. Singh, Principal, Institute of Hotel Management, Lucknow, Dr. V.K.
Tripathi, the nominee of the Director, Horticulture & Food Processing
Department, Lucknow, Mr. T.E. Mishra, nominee of the Director, Technical
Education, Kanpur, Prof. V.K. Parashar, nominee of the Principal, University
Polytechnic, AMU, Mr. Minhaj Khan, nominee of the Registrar, AMU and Actg.
Secretary/Principal , Foodcraft Institute, Aligarh.
The Secretary (Tourism), Govt. of U.P. inaugurated the new building of
Larder Lab of Foodcraft Institute, Aligarh after the meeting Board of
Governors was over. Prof. S. Iqbal Ali, Principal, Foodcraft Institute
welcomed the distinguished guests and briefed about the development of
Foodcraft Institute.
The keynote address was delivered by Shri Awanish Kumar Awasthi. He
explained the development of tourism and hotel industry in India, which
increased the demand of manpower. He emphasized that Foodcraft Institute
could play a vital role in providing manpower to Tourism & Hotel Industry.
He announced a plan to elevate the status of the Foodcraft Institute to the
Institute of Hotel Management which was appreciated by the students, staff
and the guests. He further requested the University authorities to expedite
the process of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) of land, which was already
allotted to Foodcraft Institute and had to be handed over by the University
under Lease Deed. Shri Awasthi also appreciated the efforts made by the
staff for the development of the Institute under the supervision of
Principal, Prof. S. Iqbal Ali.
Prof. V.K. Parasher, senior faculty of University Polytechnic proposed the
vote of thanks and explained that Mr. Awanish Kumar Awasthi in spite of his
extremely busy schedule, devoted sufficient time to us and gave assurance to
elevate the Foodcraft Institute to the status of Institute of Hotel
Management.
The other eminent guests who graced the inaugural ceremony were Prof.
Saleemuddin, Prof. Nazim Ali, Mr. Sabir Ali Khan, Mr. Rizwan-ur-Rehman Khan
etc. Mr. Ehsan Akhtar, senior faculty of Foodcraft Institute coordinated the
programme.
Institute, University Polytechnic was held at the University Polytechnic
Workshop, Aligarh Muslim University. The Director General & Secretary
(Tourism), Govt. of U.P., Shri Awanish Kumar Awasthi, IAS presided over the
meeting. Other members who participated in the meeting included
Vice-Chancellor' s nominee Prof. Ziauddin Khairoowala, Prof. Ainul Haque,
DSW, Prof. S.M.A. Rizvi, Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Mr.
A.K. Singh, Principal, Institute of Hotel Management, Lucknow, Dr. V.K.
Tripathi, the nominee of the Director, Horticulture & Food Processing
Department, Lucknow, Mr. T.E. Mishra, nominee of the Director, Technical
Education, Kanpur, Prof. V.K. Parashar, nominee of the Principal, University
Polytechnic, AMU, Mr. Minhaj Khan, nominee of the Registrar, AMU and Actg.
Secretary/Principal , Foodcraft Institute, Aligarh.
The Secretary (Tourism), Govt. of U.P. inaugurated the new building of
Larder Lab of Foodcraft Institute, Aligarh after the meeting Board of
Governors was over. Prof. S. Iqbal Ali, Principal, Foodcraft Institute
welcomed the distinguished guests and briefed about the development of
Foodcraft Institute.
The keynote address was delivered by Shri Awanish Kumar Awasthi. He
explained the development of tourism and hotel industry in India, which
increased the demand of manpower. He emphasized that Foodcraft Institute
could play a vital role in providing manpower to Tourism & Hotel Industry.
He announced a plan to elevate the status of the Foodcraft Institute to the
Institute of Hotel Management which was appreciated by the students, staff
and the guests. He further requested the University authorities to expedite
the process of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) of land, which was already
allotted to Foodcraft Institute and had to be handed over by the University
under Lease Deed. Shri Awasthi also appreciated the efforts made by the
staff for the development of the Institute under the supervision of
Principal, Prof. S. Iqbal Ali.
Prof. V.K. Parasher, senior faculty of University Polytechnic proposed the
vote of thanks and explained that Mr. Awanish Kumar Awasthi in spite of his
extremely busy schedule, devoted sufficient time to us and gave assurance to
elevate the Foodcraft Institute to the status of Institute of Hotel
Management.
The other eminent guests who graced the inaugural ceremony were Prof.
Saleemuddin, Prof. Nazim Ali, Mr. Sabir Ali Khan, Mr. Rizwan-ur-Rehman Khan
etc. Mr. Ehsan Akhtar, senior faculty of Foodcraft Institute coordinated the
programme.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Medical Education Unit of Faculty of Medicine organized Faculty Development Programme
ALIGARH April 10: The Medical Education Unit of Faculty of Medicine organized Faculty Development Programme on Medical Education Technology on “Large group teaching-How to make it interesting and interactive” and “Demonstration on Micro-teaching” . Thirty-nine faculty members participated in the interactive session.
The aim of the programme was to refresh the faculty members on Medical Education Technology. Prof. Seema Hakim, Coordinator, Medical Education Unit, Faculty of Medicine presented the introductory note.
Prof. Hakim said that Just about 200 years ago flying for human was laughed upon until two brothers came up and flying became a norm. Till just about 100 years ago, the smallest thing known to man was atom & it took a group of scientists to some trivial experiments to split it open & change an idiosyncrasy. Prof. Hakim said that this is the power of innovation. It can unsettle the dust of mediocrity settled over the centuries and straighten our lines of thought.
She pointed out that our teaching system is plagued by the omnipresent problem of bigger groups and fewer teachers which result in lower one-to-one interaction and (commonly) cynical student response. What we need is a common intersection point for the dichotomist landscape of better teaching & larger groups. She said that one such innovation that has the power to change the somewhat jaded education system is Microteaching, a method wherein the teacher videotapes his lectures and undertakes a post-mortem on it to find better ways to convey his thoughts. It was invented in the 1960s by Mr. Dwight Allen of Stanford University & has undergone significant changes from its first draft cousin.
Prof. Seema Hakim said that the best part about Microteaching is its inclusive nature. Everyone from the teacher to his/her colleagues and his/her wards is involved towards the upward Teaching Skills Evolutionary Continuum. It also presents the teacher with a snapshot of how well he/she teaches & how well are his/her teaching methods received by his/her students. Thus Microteaching provides fertile breeding grounds that yield innovations in teaching styles. She said that good things happen when minds are at work, we just have to wait & see how far the teachers of Faculty of Medicine take this highly ingenious method of Microteaching.
Prof. M.H. Beg, Officiating Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Prof. Seema Hakim, Coordinator, Medical Education Unit, Prof. Noor Afshan Sabzposh, Prof. Imam Bano, Prof. S.C. Sharma, Prof. S.F. Hashmi, Prof. Mohd. Yaseen, Prof. Geeta Rajput, Prof. R.K. Tiwari, Prof. Rana K. Sherwani, Prof. Nazoora Khan, Prof. S. Manazir Ali, Dr. Tamkin Rabbani, Dr. S.S. Ahmad, Dr. Shagufta Moin, Dr. Moinuddin, Dr. Shadab M. Rizvi, Dr. Wasi Khan, Dr. Afzal Haroon, Dr. Nazish Fatima, Dr. M. Nasiruddin, Dr. Jameel Ahmad, Dr. M.K. Jindal, Dr. S. Ameer Haider Jafri, Dr. Abhinav Gupta, Dr. Anees Ahmad, Dr. Saira Mehnaz, Dr. Fazl-ur-Rahman, Dr. Farah Ghaus, Dr. Shadab A. Khan, Dr. M.S. Zaheer, Dr. Mohd. Aslam, Dr. Gul-ar-Nabi Khan, Dr. Hammad Usmani, Dr. Abu Nadeem, Dr. Asiya Mateen, Dr. M.A. Bilal Hussain, Dr. Amit Kumar Garg and Dr. Mumtaz Alam attended the programme.
The aim of the programme was to refresh the faculty members on Medical Education Technology. Prof. Seema Hakim, Coordinator, Medical Education Unit, Faculty of Medicine presented the introductory note.
Prof. Hakim said that Just about 200 years ago flying for human was laughed upon until two brothers came up and flying became a norm. Till just about 100 years ago, the smallest thing known to man was atom & it took a group of scientists to some trivial experiments to split it open & change an idiosyncrasy. Prof. Hakim said that this is the power of innovation. It can unsettle the dust of mediocrity settled over the centuries and straighten our lines of thought.
She pointed out that our teaching system is plagued by the omnipresent problem of bigger groups and fewer teachers which result in lower one-to-one interaction and (commonly) cynical student response. What we need is a common intersection point for the dichotomist landscape of better teaching & larger groups. She said that one such innovation that has the power to change the somewhat jaded education system is Microteaching, a method wherein the teacher videotapes his lectures and undertakes a post-mortem on it to find better ways to convey his thoughts. It was invented in the 1960s by Mr. Dwight Allen of Stanford University & has undergone significant changes from its first draft cousin.
Prof. Seema Hakim said that the best part about Microteaching is its inclusive nature. Everyone from the teacher to his/her colleagues and his/her wards is involved towards the upward Teaching Skills Evolutionary Continuum. It also presents the teacher with a snapshot of how well he/she teaches & how well are his/her teaching methods received by his/her students. Thus Microteaching provides fertile breeding grounds that yield innovations in teaching styles. She said that good things happen when minds are at work, we just have to wait & see how far the teachers of Faculty of Medicine take this highly ingenious method of Microteaching.
Prof. M.H. Beg, Officiating Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Prof. Seema Hakim, Coordinator, Medical Education Unit, Prof. Noor Afshan Sabzposh, Prof. Imam Bano, Prof. S.C. Sharma, Prof. S.F. Hashmi, Prof. Mohd. Yaseen, Prof. Geeta Rajput, Prof. R.K. Tiwari, Prof. Rana K. Sherwani, Prof. Nazoora Khan, Prof. S. Manazir Ali, Dr. Tamkin Rabbani, Dr. S.S. Ahmad, Dr. Shagufta Moin, Dr. Moinuddin, Dr. Shadab M. Rizvi, Dr. Wasi Khan, Dr. Afzal Haroon, Dr. Nazish Fatima, Dr. M. Nasiruddin, Dr. Jameel Ahmad, Dr. M.K. Jindal, Dr. S. Ameer Haider Jafri, Dr. Abhinav Gupta, Dr. Anees Ahmad, Dr. Saira Mehnaz, Dr. Fazl-ur-Rahman, Dr. Farah Ghaus, Dr. Shadab A. Khan, Dr. M.S. Zaheer, Dr. Mohd. Aslam, Dr. Gul-ar-Nabi Khan, Dr. Hammad Usmani, Dr. Abu Nadeem, Dr. Asiya Mateen, Dr. M.A. Bilal Hussain, Dr. Amit Kumar Garg and Dr. Mumtaz Alam attended the programme.
Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis has been conferred upon the Blessed Mother Teresa Lifetime Achievement Award
ALIGARH April 10: The Aligarh Muslim University Vice Chancellor Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis has been conferred up on the Blessed Mother Teresa Lifetime Achievement Award by the Mother Teresa International Award Committee, Kolkata for the year 2010 in a grand function held at the Science City Auditorium, Kolkata. The award was given to Prof. Azis by the Governor of West Bengal, Shri M. K. Narayanan in the presence of the Governor of Bihar, Shri Devanand Konwar and a galaxy of distinguished personalities.
The award has also been given to Shri Subroto Mukherji, Shri Devanand Konwar, Governor of Bihar, Chairman of University Grants Commission Prof. Sukhadeo Thorat, former Captain of Indian Cricket Team Ajit Wadekar, former Captain of Indian Hockey Team Gurbakhsh Singh, former distinguished tennis player Joydeep Mukherjee and former football player Tulsidas Balaram.
The award committee comprised of former Governor of West Bengal and former Chief Justice of Calcutta, Justice Shyamal Sen, Financial Director of Archdiocese of Calcutta, Rev. Fr. Peter Arulraj, Chairman Sahyog Foundation Mr. Ram Jawhrani, Chairman of the Award Committee, Mr. Anthony Arun Biswas and Mr. Ramesh Prasad, General Secretary. The committee has selected Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis for the award in recognition of his invaluable services in the fields of education and for championing the cause of deprived social classes.
The Blessed Mother Teresa Lifetime Achievement Awards have been previously conferred on several distinguished persons who have excelled in the fields of Education, Culture, Music, Social Work, Sports, Industry, Media, Medicine and Politics. Some of the eminent recipients of this prestigious award were Sri Jyoti Basu, former Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mrs. Hillary Clinton, Sri Rajiv Gandhi, Smt. Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sri Girija Prasad Koirala, former Prime Minister of Nepal, Sri Subrata Roy, Chairman, Sahara Group, Sri Priya Ranjan Das Munshi, Sri Laloo Prasad Yadav, Sri Oscar Fernandes, Sri Ram Jethmalani and others.
The Mother Teresa Lifetime Achievement Awards were presented to eminent personalities in India and abroad who have practically served the humanity in their own capacity in their respective areas with a sense of service above self.
The award has also been given to Shri Subroto Mukherji, Shri Devanand Konwar, Governor of Bihar, Chairman of University Grants Commission Prof. Sukhadeo Thorat, former Captain of Indian Cricket Team Ajit Wadekar, former Captain of Indian Hockey Team Gurbakhsh Singh, former distinguished tennis player Joydeep Mukherjee and former football player Tulsidas Balaram.
The award committee comprised of former Governor of West Bengal and former Chief Justice of Calcutta, Justice Shyamal Sen, Financial Director of Archdiocese of Calcutta, Rev. Fr. Peter Arulraj, Chairman Sahyog Foundation Mr. Ram Jawhrani, Chairman of the Award Committee, Mr. Anthony Arun Biswas and Mr. Ramesh Prasad, General Secretary. The committee has selected Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis for the award in recognition of his invaluable services in the fields of education and for championing the cause of deprived social classes.
The Blessed Mother Teresa Lifetime Achievement Awards have been previously conferred on several distinguished persons who have excelled in the fields of Education, Culture, Music, Social Work, Sports, Industry, Media, Medicine and Politics. Some of the eminent recipients of this prestigious award were Sri Jyoti Basu, former Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mrs. Hillary Clinton, Sri Rajiv Gandhi, Smt. Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sri Girija Prasad Koirala, former Prime Minister of Nepal, Sri Subrata Roy, Chairman, Sahara Group, Sri Priya Ranjan Das Munshi, Sri Laloo Prasad Yadav, Sri Oscar Fernandes, Sri Ram Jethmalani and others.
The Mother Teresa Lifetime Achievement Awards were presented to eminent personalities in India and abroad who have practically served the humanity in their own capacity in their respective areas with a sense of service above self.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Hyderabad Test centre dropped by the AMU authorities
ALIGARH, April 6:* The Aligarh Muslim University has decided to drop
Hyderabad as Centre for its Admission Test this year due to disturbance in
Hyderabad on the issue of Telangana agitation and the applicants for B.Tech.
and MBBS Admission test who have opted Hyderabad as Test Center as their
first choice and also given their second choice, will be allotted another
Admission Test Center as per their second choice.
AMU Controller of Examinations, Prof. Pervez Mustajab said that those who
have not mentioned their second choice are being telephonically contacted
for being allotted an alternate Admission Test Center.
Hyderabad as Centre for its Admission Test this year due to disturbance in
Hyderabad on the issue of Telangana agitation and the applicants for B.Tech.
and MBBS Admission test who have opted Hyderabad as Test Center as their
first choice and also given their second choice, will be allotted another
Admission Test Center as per their second choice.
AMU Controller of Examinations, Prof. Pervez Mustajab said that those who
have not mentioned their second choice are being telephonically contacted
for being allotted an alternate Admission Test Center.
Aligarh Muslim University organized a live workshop on the management of patients of trigeminal neuralgia with the latest radiofrequency
ALIGARH April 7: The Department of Anaesthesiology, J.N. Medical College Hospital, Aligarh Muslim University organized a live workshop on the management of patients of trigeminal neuralgia with the latest radiofrequency technique. Two senior faculties and experts in the management of trigeminal neuralgia, Prof G. P. Dureja, Director, Delhi Pain Management Centre and Prof. H.H. Dash, Head of the Department of Neuroanaesthesiolog y, AIIMS, New Delhi demonstrated the different blocks of trigeminal nerve and its branches with the latest radiofrequency technique in Pain Clinic of the Department of Anaesthesiolgy, J.N. Medical College Hospital.
Trigeminal neuralgia is usually a unilateral current like sensation affecting the face of human being. The treatment options available for treating the pain of trigeminal neuralgia are neuropathic drugs like Carbamazepine, Gabapentin, Pregabalin, Baclofen etc. However these drugs provide pain relief for short duration only along with some serious side effects. Nerve blocks with neurolytic agents like phenol and alcohol provide relief for few months to year. The radiofrequency ablation of trigeminal nerve and its branches have become popular due to its long lasting pain relief with minimal side effects.
The workshop was attended by about 100 doctors from different specialties of J.N. Medical College Hospital and Sir Ziauddin Ahmed Dental College Hospital including private practitioners as well as delegates from outside Aligarh.
The Chairman of the Department of Anaesthesiology Prof S. Bano welcomed the invited faculties and the delegates. Coordinator of the workshop and consultant in Pain Clinic Dr. Hammad Usmani introduced the different procedures planned for the workshop. Dean, Faculty of Medicine Prof. S. Abrar Hasan expressed happiness over the organization of the event and presented memento to Prof H. H. Dash. Principal and Chief Medical Superintendent, JNMC, Prof. Ashraf Malik congratulated the department for organizing the live workshop and presented memento to Prof. G. P. Dureja. Prof. G. P. Dureja informed the delegates that this workshop is first of its kind in India.
About eight patients suffering from various forms of trigeminal neuralgia received free of cost treatment in the workshop. The usual cost of radiofrequency treatment for trigeminal neuralgia in Delhi varies from Rs. 5000 to Rs. 10,000. These patients will be followed up in the Pain Clinic of J.N. Medical College Hospital for further counseling. The active guidance of senior teachers of the department like Prof. M. M. H. Siddiqi, Dr. S. Haleem, Dr. A. Quadir, Dr. S. N. Jamil, Dr. Q. E. Ali and the hard work of Dr. Hussain Amir, Dr. Abu Nadeem, Dr. Farah, Dr. Obaid, Dr. Yasir, Dr. Shahna, Dr. Aftab, Dr. Kamran, Dr. Suhail, Dr. Asad and members of the Pain Clinic team including Dr. Muzaffar, Dr. Arshad, Dr. Nazia and sister Shaista made the event successful.
Sad demise of Dr. S.R. Siras, Reader in the Modern Indian Languages, AMU
ALIGARH, April 8: The Aligarh Muslim University expresses its grief and sorrow on the sad demise of Dr. S.R. Siras, Reader in the Modern Indian Languages.
The Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University expresses his condolence to the grieved family.
The University has clarified that in pursuance of the interim order dated April 1, 2010 passed by the Division Bench of the Hon’ble High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, his suspension was withdrawn on April 5, 2010 and was reinstated on his post with immediate effect, pending final outcome of the disciplinary proceedings.
The order to vacate the university quarter at Medical Colony was also withdrawn. The Vice Chancellor said that the University was taken aback at the sudden turn of this painful event and the University will ensure all help and assistance to the grieved family at this difficult juncture.
Dr. S.R. Siras was associated with Aligarh Muslim University since 1988 as a Lecturer of Marathi and was promoted as Reader in 2003 under Career Advancement Scheme.
The Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University expresses his condolence to the grieved family.
The University has clarified that in pursuance of the interim order dated April 1, 2010 passed by the Division Bench of the Hon’ble High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, his suspension was withdrawn on April 5, 2010 and was reinstated on his post with immediate effect, pending final outcome of the disciplinary proceedings.
The order to vacate the university quarter at Medical Colony was also withdrawn. The Vice Chancellor said that the University was taken aback at the sudden turn of this painful event and the University will ensure all help and assistance to the grieved family at this difficult juncture.
Dr. S.R. Siras was associated with Aligarh Muslim University since 1988 as a Lecturer of Marathi and was promoted as Reader in 2003 under Career Advancement Scheme.
AMU Faculty appointed as Vice President of Indian Society of Toxicology
ALIGARH, April 8: Dr. Yasir Hasan Siddique, Lecturer, Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh has been appointed as the Vice President of Indian Society of Toxicology (IST) for a period of two years (2010-2012). As a Vice President of the Society, he will work to promote academics and research in toxicology under the aegis of Indian Society of Toxicology.
He is also the first Fellow of the Society (IST). Earlier, he was the Executive Committee Member for a period of Two years (2008-09) of the IST. He has also organized a National Seminar in 2009 under the aegis of the Indian Society of Toxicology. His has 80 publications including 2 edited books to his credit published in prestigious International and National Journals.
He was awarded with Young Scientist Award by Council of Science and Technology, DEF-Young Scientist Award- 2009 by Academy of Environmental Biology (AEB), IITR, Lucknow, Scientist of the Year Award-2009 by National Environmental Science Academy (NESA), New Delhi, Young Scientist Award-2005 by National Environmental Science Academy (NESA), New Delhi, Best Paper Award 2004 in the field of Life Sciences by The Muslim Association for the Advancement of Science (MAAS), Aligarh. He is also the Member of the Editorial board of more than a dozen scientific international and national journals. Currently he is engaged in DST sponsored project on Natural plant products.
He is also the first Fellow of the Society (IST). Earlier, he was the Executive Committee Member for a period of Two years (2008-09) of the IST. He has also organized a National Seminar in 2009 under the aegis of the Indian Society of Toxicology. His has 80 publications including 2 edited books to his credit published in prestigious International and National Journals.
He was awarded with Young Scientist Award by Council of Science and Technology, DEF-Young Scientist Award- 2009 by Academy of Environmental Biology (AEB), IITR, Lucknow, Scientist of the Year Award-2009 by National Environmental Science Academy (NESA), New Delhi, Young Scientist Award-2005 by National Environmental Science Academy (NESA), New Delhi, Best Paper Award 2004 in the field of Life Sciences by The Muslim Association for the Advancement of Science (MAAS), Aligarh. He is also the Member of the Editorial board of more than a dozen scientific international and national journals. Currently he is engaged in DST sponsored project on Natural plant products.
AMU Aligarh organized World Health Day 2010
World Health Day -2010
ALIGARH, April 8: Department of Community Medicine J.N. Medical College, AMU Aligarh organized World Health Day 2010 on 7th April. While inaugurating the programme Prof. Zulfia Khan, senior faculty member of the department stressed the need to highlight the issues related to Urban Health as theme of the Year 2010. She also gave some valuable suggestions to improve the health of the under privileged population. Dr. M. Athar Ansari, Chairman, Department of Community Medicine discussed the current health status of people in urban areas especially the underserved population living in urban slums. He also focused on the challenges of urbanization in India and asked the participants to join the campaign of WHO “1000 cities- 1000 lives”.
Junior residents Dr. Sakina Mushfiq, Dr. M. Haroon Khan, Dr. Riyaz Ahmad and Dr. Sumeet Dixit presented various facts and aspects related to theme of this year. In this connection various activities were carried out at Urban Health Training Centre (UHTC) and Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC), Jawan. A poster exhibition was also organized at RHTC. The programme concluded with the pledge that we should take measures to conserve the energy and make the earth pollution-free.
Dr. Suboohi Afzal, Lady Medical Officer at RHTC, Dr. Iqbal M. Khan, In-charge, RHTC, Dr. A. R. Siddiqui, Dr. Anees Ahmad, Dr. Saira Mehnaz, Dr. M. Salman Shah Dr. S. N. A. Hashmi, all senior and junior residents and non-teaching staff members also attended the programme.
ALIGARH, April 8: Department of Community Medicine J.N. Medical College, AMU Aligarh organized World Health Day 2010 on 7th April. While inaugurating the programme Prof. Zulfia Khan, senior faculty member of the department stressed the need to highlight the issues related to Urban Health as theme of the Year 2010. She also gave some valuable suggestions to improve the health of the under privileged population. Dr. M. Athar Ansari, Chairman, Department of Community Medicine discussed the current health status of people in urban areas especially the underserved population living in urban slums. He also focused on the challenges of urbanization in India and asked the participants to join the campaign of WHO “1000 cities- 1000 lives”.
Junior residents Dr. Sakina Mushfiq, Dr. M. Haroon Khan, Dr. Riyaz Ahmad and Dr. Sumeet Dixit presented various facts and aspects related to theme of this year. In this connection various activities were carried out at Urban Health Training Centre (UHTC) and Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC), Jawan. A poster exhibition was also organized at RHTC. The programme concluded with the pledge that we should take measures to conserve the energy and make the earth pollution-free.
Dr. Suboohi Afzal, Lady Medical Officer at RHTC, Dr. Iqbal M. Khan, In-charge, RHTC, Dr. A. R. Siddiqui, Dr. Anees Ahmad, Dr. Saira Mehnaz, Dr. M. Salman Shah Dr. S. N. A. Hashmi, all senior and junior residents and non-teaching staff members also attended the programme.
Mystery shrouds death of AMU gay teacher
Aligarh, April 8 (IANS) Mystery shrouds the death of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) gay teacher S.R. Siras with a police official saying Thursday that preliminary investigations revealed that he died “an unnatural death” while the autopsy failed to fix the exact cause of death.
Superintendent of Police Man Singh Chauhan told mediapersons that preliminary investigations had revealed the teacher “died an unnatural death”. “The post-mortem report will come after detailed forensic examination,” he added.
However, police Inspector R.C. Sharma told reporters at a different meeting, “The exact cause of the death is still not clear even after the post-mortem.”
“The viscera has been preserved that would be sent for forensic examination. Hope it would establish the cause behind the death,” he added.
Shrinivas Ramachandra Siras, 62, was found dead in his home here Wednesday. He was suspended by the university administration on charges of “gross misconduct” on campus after he was filmed engaging in consensual homosexual act with a rickshaw puller.
The police have not ruled out suicide by the teacher. His body was lying on his bed and blood was oozing out of his mouth.
The Allahabad High Court stayed Siras’s suspension April 1 and asked the university to file a counter petition in four weeks.
Siras was the chairman of the Department of Modern Indian Languages at AMU and taught Marathi. He had refused to challenge the allegations against him.
Meanwhile, the AMU Thursday clarified that in pursuance of the interim court order, his suspension was withdrawn April 5 and he was reinstated in his post with immediate effect, pending final outcome of the disciplinary proceedings.
AMU Vice-Chancellor Abdul Azis said he had sent the letter for his reinstatement April 5, but the letter reached the department only on Thursday. The VC said he would investigate the cause of the delay.
The university also withdrew the order to Siras to vacate his university house at Medical Colony.
Insiders confided that Siras, a reader in the Modern Indian Languages department, was in utter desperation and feeling terribly isolated as no one came to his aid and he was virtually ostracised by the academic community.
In a statement, Vice-Chancellor Abdul Azis said the university was taken aback at the sudden “painful event” of the teacher’s death and would ensure all help and assistance to the grieving family at this difficult juncture.
Siras was associated with AMU since 1988 as a lecturer of Marathi and was promoted as reader in 2003 under the Career Advancement Scheme.
Meanwhile, the AMU Teacher’s Association (AMUTA) has demanded a high-level probe into the alleged suicide by Siras. “In view of the sensitive nature of the entire incident, an inquiry should be conducted whether by CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) or by a judicial officer,” said Jamshed Siddique, secretary of the AMUTA.
“He was subjected to severe harassment by the university authorities and was under intense mental pressure. To suspend a teacher without conducting a proper inquiry is unjustified and is another instance of the high-handed behaviour of the vice-chancellor,” added Siddique. An emergency meeting of the AMUTA has been convened to take stock of the situation.
However, AMU spokesperson Rahat Abrar denied the allegation of harassment of Siras. “The university complied with the high court order pertaining to his suspension but the reinstatement order, issued April 5, could not be handed to Siras as he was out of town,” he said.
On the other hand, Professor Sheikh Mastan, chairman of the Department of Modern Indian Languages, said he had no such information till Thursday morning. When Professor Mastan was given a copy of the reinstatement order by the University registrar shortly before noon, he refused to accept it as a back-dated document.
Superintendent of Police Man Singh Chauhan told mediapersons that preliminary investigations had revealed the teacher “died an unnatural death”. “The post-mortem report will come after detailed forensic examination,” he added.
However, police Inspector R.C. Sharma told reporters at a different meeting, “The exact cause of the death is still not clear even after the post-mortem.”
“The viscera has been preserved that would be sent for forensic examination. Hope it would establish the cause behind the death,” he added.
Shrinivas Ramachandra Siras, 62, was found dead in his home here Wednesday. He was suspended by the university administration on charges of “gross misconduct” on campus after he was filmed engaging in consensual homosexual act with a rickshaw puller.
The police have not ruled out suicide by the teacher. His body was lying on his bed and blood was oozing out of his mouth.
The Allahabad High Court stayed Siras’s suspension April 1 and asked the university to file a counter petition in four weeks.
Siras was the chairman of the Department of Modern Indian Languages at AMU and taught Marathi. He had refused to challenge the allegations against him.
Meanwhile, the AMU Thursday clarified that in pursuance of the interim court order, his suspension was withdrawn April 5 and he was reinstated in his post with immediate effect, pending final outcome of the disciplinary proceedings.
AMU Vice-Chancellor Abdul Azis said he had sent the letter for his reinstatement April 5, but the letter reached the department only on Thursday. The VC said he would investigate the cause of the delay.
The university also withdrew the order to Siras to vacate his university house at Medical Colony.
Insiders confided that Siras, a reader in the Modern Indian Languages department, was in utter desperation and feeling terribly isolated as no one came to his aid and he was virtually ostracised by the academic community.
In a statement, Vice-Chancellor Abdul Azis said the university was taken aback at the sudden “painful event” of the teacher’s death and would ensure all help and assistance to the grieving family at this difficult juncture.
Siras was associated with AMU since 1988 as a lecturer of Marathi and was promoted as reader in 2003 under the Career Advancement Scheme.
Meanwhile, the AMU Teacher’s Association (AMUTA) has demanded a high-level probe into the alleged suicide by Siras. “In view of the sensitive nature of the entire incident, an inquiry should be conducted whether by CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) or by a judicial officer,” said Jamshed Siddique, secretary of the AMUTA.
“He was subjected to severe harassment by the university authorities and was under intense mental pressure. To suspend a teacher without conducting a proper inquiry is unjustified and is another instance of the high-handed behaviour of the vice-chancellor,” added Siddique. An emergency meeting of the AMUTA has been convened to take stock of the situation.
However, AMU spokesperson Rahat Abrar denied the allegation of harassment of Siras. “The university complied with the high court order pertaining to his suspension but the reinstatement order, issued April 5, could not be handed to Siras as he was out of town,” he said.
On the other hand, Professor Sheikh Mastan, chairman of the Department of Modern Indian Languages, said he had no such information till Thursday morning. When Professor Mastan was given a copy of the reinstatement order by the University registrar shortly before noon, he refused to accept it as a back-dated document.
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