Three students of Sri Chaitanya schools — J.Venkata Lahari, K.Sharan Siddhartha and E. Lalitha — bagged ISRO-GSLV awards.
Among the 41 students were 10 class district toppers from AP and Telangana, . After four rounds of selection procedure the three students bagged the top three positions. The awards were presented by SHAR Director M.Y.S Prasad.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Hyderabad /by Special Correspondent / Hyderabad – October 22nd, 2014
Qutbullapur MLA K.P. Vivekanand has been selected for American Council of Young Political Leaders’ (ACYPL) and he is among the five selected from India who will attend the programme to be conducted in Tampa, Florida and Washington DC.
The programme will be held from October 28 to November 7. It helps future leaders of the world understand the ‘global society’ better and develop a mutual understanding, respect and cultivate long lasting relationships among themselves.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Hyderabad /by Special Correspondent / Hyderabad – October 22nd, 2014
A student at ISB, she is the daughter of Kailash Satyarthi, this year’s recipient of the honour
This year’s Nobel Prize has a remote link to Hyderabad. Not that Peace Prize winner Kailash Satyarthi has anything to do with the city, but his daughter, Asmita Satyarthi, does.
A student at the Indian School of Business (ISB) here, Asmita is pursuing a MBA with Strategy as her major.
Overjoyed
“I am overjoyed by the news and happy that I was part of my father’s activities since my childhood,” the 28-year-old exclaimed in a chat.
She chose ISB given its stature and quality, and is figuring out how businesses can be extremely powerful in bringing about social change. “In a way, what I am studying here is connected to what my father has been into for so many years,” Asmita said.
Her father is obviously her idol and she is deeply influenced by him. “He was involved in so many activities and as a kid it was but natural that I was influenced,” she said.
Life, however, was not all rosy. The family was attacked several times for saving children from traffickers, and this forced the family to send Asmita to the United States for her undergraduate studies. The University of Iowa accepted her with open arms understanding the circumstances she came from.
Later, she worked for Ernst and Young, a global consultancy company.
“I was desperate to do an MBA to add value to my work and interests, and chose ISB,” said Asmita. She is also a passionate Kathak dancer and has performed at many national and international platforms.
Much before her father attained international recognition, Asmita did – when she delivered a speech in the US Congress in 1996 when she was only 10.
‘Greater responsibility’
She agrees that the responsibility on her father has increased enormously now. But not only as a doting daughter, but also as an admirer of his work, she intends to follow his footsteps.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Hyderabad / by R. Ravikanth Reddy / Hyderabad – October 12th, 2014
Rishikesh Reddy Kayathi of Oakridge International School has been declared a ‘World Topper in Mathematics’, in the Grade X International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Examinations conducted by Cambridge University.
Toppers in IGCSE exam: report from Bangalore
Three Class X students of a private school in Bangalore have topped the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examination held in June 2014 in three subjects at the national level. While Ami Mehta has secured the first rank in English, Uma Shekhawat topped in Entrepreneurship and Mahesh Bhide has stood first in Chemistry. They are students of Indus International School.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> Features> Education Plus / September 04th, 2014
Khammam :
‘Balotsav’ children festival convener Vasireddy Ramesh Babu said that preparations have begun to conduct ‘Balotsav’ at a national level in Kothagudem from November 7 to 9.
He released the Balotsav brochure at Kothagudem club here on Sunday. He said that around 5,000 children are expected to participate in the festival during which competitions on 24 cultural events will be held .
Former minister Koneru Nageswara Rao and school children were also present at the event.
source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States> Telangana / by Express News Service / September 15th, 2014
Hyderabad :
Assistant professor at the University of Hyderabad Dr Amit Kumar was awarded a fellowship by the Weatherhead Initiative on Global History (WIGH), Harvard University.
The fellowship gives Kumar an opportunity to be a part of the curriculum towards teaching and research on global history. “I will contribute on the theme — Global Migration,” he said.
The assistant professor at the UGC Centre for Study of Indian Diaspora (CSID) at the UoH will spend the 2014-115 academic year at Harvard.
source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Cities> Hyderabad / by Express News Service / August 28th, 2014
The Indian government has conferred the National Award for Best Teacher on International Indian School-Jubail Principal Dr. Syed Hameed.
The award is given in recognition of Hameed’s valuable contributions to the field of education over the last 37 years. “He has been selected for the coveted award after rigorous scrutiny by the Government of India,” said an official statement from the Human Resources Development (HRD) Ministry.
Hameed received the award in New Delhi on Sept. 5 from Indian President Pranab Mukherjee and in the presence of HRD Minister Smriti Irani. “I’m thankful and grateful to Almighty Allah, my students, colleagues and friends who have supported and guided me throughout my 37-year teaching career,” he told Arab News from the Indian capital.
Sixty-year-old Hameed, a native of Hyderabad, India, is a popular principal with a huge following. Ever since he took the reins at the Jubail school a couple of years ago, he has inculcated a spirit of seeking merit and excellence among both teachers and students. In addition, he is a motivational speaker and has delivered many talks at local and international events. It was he who introduced media studies for 10+2 students at the Jubail school.
The Indian community in Saudi Arabia, and especially in Jubail, is delighted at the national recognition of Hameed. “He richly deserves this award,” said John Thomas, member of the Higher Board of Indian Schools in the Kingdom. “He has rendered exemplary services and made significant contributions to the betterment of thousands of students and teachers across the Kingdom and India.”
Syed Waheed Lateef, a prominent community member and good friend of Hameed, was delighted.
“It is a matter of great pride for the Indian community,” he said. “He is the flag-bearer of the dreams and aspirations of the community in Jubail, and has played a key role in shaping the futures of our children.”
Lateef has, in cooperation with other members of the community, planned a grand celebration for Hameed on Saturday at the Intercontinental Hotel in Jubail. “We want to recognize him for his great achievements,” he said
source: http://www.arabnews.com / Arab News / Home / by Siraj Wahab, Jeddah / Monday – September 08th, 2014
Hyderabad :
Internet search giant Google Inc has reaffirmed its commitment to set up its first campus outside the US in Telangana, while TCS, the country’s largest software services exporter, will set up a 25,000-seat facility at Adibatla, KT Rama Rao, Minister for IT & Communication, said.
Google already employs 3,000 at its Hyderabad facility. Typically, a campus will be based on walk-to-work concept and will have several recreational facilities. Stating that California-based Google’s executives during their recent visit had reiterated interest in setting up a campus, Rao said, “There are some issues with the land allocation. We are sorting it out.” He added several other existing IT companies such as HSBC will expand their operations in the city.
The then State government in 2007 had allotted Google 20 acres at Kokapet but it ran into legal trouble. Similarly, online retail giant Amazon was given 10.57 acres at Nanakramguda in 2005 to build a 1.6 million square feet facility, touted as its biggest facility outside its headquarters in the US. The project is yet yo take off. Amazon currently employs 4,000 at its leased facility in Hyderabad. Interacting with media after signing pacts with three institutions to get his marquee initiative — Telangana Hub (T-Hub) — off the ground, Rao said the first phase will be ready in six months and house 700-800 start-ups and later 1,500 or more.
The three institutions namely IIIT-Hyderabad, Indian School of Business (ISB) and National Academy of Legal Studies and Research are jointly working with the government on the T-Hub, which promotes entrepreneurship and aims at building a startup ecosystem in the State. “The incubation centre will be a top class facility, not just for Telangana but also the world,” said Rao. The first phase will operate in six months from an 80,000 sft facility at IIIT-Hyderabad. Gradually, it will move into a standalone unit with 3 lakh sft in two years. “We have already started looking for a possible site,” he said
Rao will be meeting the Union IT Minister on September 15 to get a perspective on the Centre’s plans on ITIR. The IT department will soon issue a request for proposal from service providers for the proposed wi-fi connecitivty project. Meanwhile, two companies — one each from the UK and Japan — have shown interest in setting up units at the electronic manufacturing clusters.
source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States> Telangana / by ENS Economic Bureau / September 10th, 2014
Allahabad :
In a bid to revive the glory of dying art of calligraphy, youngsters from Jaipur to Japan have assembled here to receive training of the art from Hyderabad-based artist Mohammad Nayeem Sabri. Majority of them do not are experts in Urdu, still they want to carry forward the legacy of this art.
On Friday, TOI spoke to trainees and trainer in the ongoing workshop at Allahabad Museum.
Harpeet Kaur Chabra, a Sanskrit calligrapher, came to know about the training workshop from social site, Facebook in Jaipur. She contacted Allahabad Museum and sought permission to attend the workshop.
“I am a professional dealing with Sanskrit manuscripts and not well acquainted with Urdu language so I decided to participate in the week-long training sessions,” Chabra said.
Asuka from Japan, who was researching on Urdu, joined the workshop to carry the dying art to her country.
“Calligraphy is a medium of expression practiced in English, Urdu and Arabic and others languages. Since I am researching on Urdu, I decided to join the workshop to hone my skills,” Asuka said. Hamidia Girl’s Degree College (HGDC) principal Rehana Tareeq invited her to join the diploma course in calligraphy in her college also.
HGDC student Farheen Kausar and 15 others have decided to join the workshop.
“We are from fine art background, so we decided to learn the difficult form of art. We have added innovations to it by using brush strokes in calligraphy,” Farheen added.
Calligraphist Mohammad Nayeem Sabri (86), who had dedicated his life to the art after getting relieved from 48 years of service as engineer in Hyderabad, said: “There are couple of girls who can make it big in the art of calligraphy if they practice under the guidance of experts.”
“The art is found on nearly every monument in India and even in English there is a immense scope. The calligraphy at Qutab Minar, Taj Mahal had attracted tourists worldwide. At present, this art is passing through a poor phase so I hope government will look into it.”
source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> City> Allahabad / by Vinod Khanal, TNN / August 23rd, 2014
Eminent academician Faizan Mustafa, who is senior vice-president of city-based NGO Rural Litigation Entitlement Kendra, has been conferred with this year’s prestigious SAARC Best Law Teacher Award.
In a unanimous decision the high-powered jury conferred this award on Mustafa, according to a press statement released by the NGO here today.
The award which carries Rs 1 lakh in cash, a citation and a plaque would be given to Mustafa by the Union Law Minister in Delhi on September 6, in the presence of eminent professors of law, judges and eminent lawyers, it said.
Earlier awardees include leading jurists N R Madhav Menon, Ranbir Singh, G V Ajjappa, V S Mani, Prof. Laxminath and Prof. Mizanur Rehman of Bangladesh’s Dhaka University.
Mustafa is Aligarh Muslim University’s Law Faculty member and is widely respected for his passion for teaching. He introduced several courses such as Intellectual Property Rights, International Human Rights Law and Tourism Laws at AMU.
At NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad where he is presently working as Vice-Chancellor, he designed and taught new courses like Diversity Management Law, Comparative Strict Liability Law, Multiculturalism & Minority Rights.
He is the only academic who has been nominated as member of the National Legal Services Authority, which is headed by the Chief Justice of India.
He is member of several Executive Councils, Academic Councils and General Councils of various universities. He has been member of several search committees for the appointment of Vice-Chancellors.
Noted rights activist Avadhash Kaushal who heads the NGO has suggested that the Uttarakhand government should utilise the services of Mustafa in planning the proposed National Law University of Uttarakhand.
source: http://www.outlookindia.com / Outlook / Home> News / Dehradun – August 19th, 2014