Mumbai, June 14 (IANS) One of the most celebrated actors of our time, Naseeruddin Shah, once recalled the exact moment he realized that acting was his true calling. Speaking to fellow actor Anupam Kher during his chat show, “The Anupam Kher Show – Kucch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai”, Naseeruddin Shah revealed that when he was in the 9th standard, he performed “The Merchant of Venice”, and it was then that he was sure that he was meant to act.He was heard telling Kher on the show, “That day I realized that…
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Mumbai, May 28 (IANS) Celebrated Urdu poet and Padma Shri awardee Bashir Badr left for a heavenly abode at the age of 91 on Thursday. According to the reports, he was suffering from a prolonged illness.Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar used social media to pay a heartfelt tribute and express his grief over the passing of the renowned poet.He took to his official X (Formerly known as Twitter) handle and wrote in Urdu, “Today, our language Urdu has become a little poorer. Bashir Badr,…
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Thirty early-career faculty members from universities and research institutes across India joined a two-week capacity building programme on “Geopolitics in the 21st Century: Global Trends, Regional Dynamics, and Implications for India”, at the Jamia Millia Islamia on Monday, an official said. “The programme inaugurated at the Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar Academy of International Studies is sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) and aims to cover…
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) In view of the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday wrote to all states and Union Territories, advising them to exercise caution and remain alert to any law and order issues arising from demonstrations.In its communication, the MHA has asked state governments and UT administrations to closely monitor any protests organised either in support of or against Iran, and to ensure that such gatherings do not disrupt public order….
Aligarh/Lucknow, March 2 (IANS) A protest was held at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) campus over the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as students gathered to express their grief and anger. Locals also joined the students’ protest inside the university campus.One of the protesters, speaking to IANS, said, “I have been in Iran for nine years. Following the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, we staged protests in the afternoon and again at night…
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday paid floral tributes to former President Dr Zakir Husain on his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan, an official said.Dr Zakir Husain served as the third President of India, holding office from May 13, 1967, until his demise on May 3, 1969. He was the first Muslim to serve as President of the country.Born on February 8, 1897, in Hyderabad, Dr Husain was not only an eminent Indian politician but also a distinguished educationist and i…
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Across Pakistan’s religious seminaries, madrasas, and emerging Islamic universities, the promise of blending religious teachings with modern knowledge is frequently reiterated, with the institutions claiming to produce well-rounded Muslims equipped to navigate faith and contemporary life, merging ‘deen’ (religion) with ‘duniya’ (worldly affairs). Yet, in discussions ahead of the International Day for Education on January 24, a persistent question arose: Do these initiati…
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, on Monday, released the Urdu compilation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day speeches, describing it as a step towards linguistic inclusion. Addressing the gathering, Union Minister Pradhan said that in the Prime Minister’s addresses, initiatives such as ‘Antyodaya’ (uplifting the last person), welfare of the poor, Swachh Bharat, national unity, and the aspirations of 140 crore Indians are emphasised, reflecting …
Aligarh, Dec 25 (IANS) A 43-year-old school teacher was shot dead on the Aligarh Muslim University campus in Uttar Pradesh, triggering shock and panic among students and staff at the prestigious institution.The deceased has been identified as Rao Danish, a former student of Aligarh Muslim University. He had been working as a teacher at the ABK High School on the university campus for the past 11 years.According to initial information, on Wednesday night, Rao Danish had stepped out for his routin…