Category: People

Meena Mangle, Afghan Cultural Advisor Killed

Kabul: Mina Mangal, cultural advisor to Afghan Parliament and a former TV journalist was shot dead on May 10 by two unidentified gunmen close to her home in eastern parts of the city drawing widespread condemnation. Mangal was earlier associated with Ariana News. There was no immediate word on the motive for the attack, but…

Urdu Medium Girl Tops in Delhi

CBSE Exam in Govt Schools New Delhi: Proving her mettle that she is second to none when it comes to studies, Sana, a girl from Urdu medium school of Old Delhi has emerged as a topper in 12th grade CBSE Delhi government schools exams. Sana scored 97.6 per cent marks in the Board examination and…

JEE Main 2019 Rahmani 30 Students Excel

The students of Rahmani Program of Excellence, also known as Rahmani 30, have demonstrated their success at the JEE Main 2019 examination, the Patna based centre said.”131 out of the total 142 who appeared have succeeded in JEE Main April 2019 exam. This is a success percentage of 92%”, the centre said. “Amazingly, all but…

Thabat Khatib

Palestinian Researcher receives two Patents for a drug that promises to cure Alzheimer’s By Muhammed Aladdin Thabat Khatib, a Palestinian Neuroscience Researcher, has had an idea of developing a drug with a new formulation that would combat dementia in the elderly. Her dream of finding a cure to one of the most common, incurable diseases…

Mahenoor Jahan

The second topper (Arts) in Bihar aspires to become an IAS officer. Patna: Mohammad Ahmad and Mahenoor Jahan are among the toppers of BSEB Bihar 12th Inter 2019 Examinations results of which were declared by the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB). Mohammad Ahmad from Durga Prasad High School secured the 3rd position in BSEB 12th…

Subia Parveen

An electrician’s daughter bags prestigious US scholarship. New Delhi: SubiaParveen, a student of 10th standard of the Jamia Senior Secondary School has been selected for the prestigious Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Scholarship. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Najma Akhtar met SubiaParveen and congratulated her for the achievement. Subia’s parents were also present during the meeting. Subia…

Movita Johnson-Harrell

First Muslim woman to be elected as state representative in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia (USA): Movita Johnson-Harrell made history on March 12, after winning the contested special election for the 190th District seat, becoming the first Muslim woman to be elected as a state representative in Pennsylvania. “I’m running because I care about my community. I don’t…

New Faces in the Fray

Shanimol Usman from Alappuzha Shanimol Usman, General Secretary of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) has been fielded by the United Democratic Front (UDF) Allapuzha LS constituency in Kerala. Shanimol is an advocate and the first woman general secretary of the AICC from the State. She is being opposed by CPM’s A. M. Ariff, MLA…

Humble Tailor Sets up a School

Having earned a B.Ed degree, Shaukatali had difficulty in finding a job as a teacher. But today he runs a school in a backward region. By AnanyaBarua(Thebetterindia.com) In a family of six brothers, he grew up in abject poverty. His father, the village kotwar (constable), earned a meager salary of Rs. 130 in Tuljapur, Osmanabad…

Farhad Hakeem is new Kolkata Mayor

Mamata elevates a politician from Hindu-Muslim parentage to the key position. Fifty nine-year old Farhad Hakeem has been named as the Mayor of Kolkata Municipal Corporation. This is the first time that a Muslim has become the Mayor of KMC after Independence. He resigned as the Minister of Urban Development and Municipal Affairs in the…