Despite the fact I had made an announcement on Tuesday, March 15, saying that we will be on hiatus and will not be publishing anything new till our break was over: I, however, find myself obligated to break my word. Because as it is with all rules, there are times when we have to make an exception. And what could ...

Due to ongoing mid-semester exams for those students who are following the semester academic system, and upcoming annual exams in April for those students who are still part of the annual academic system, we here at Jamia Journal will be in exam mode for the next couple of months. For the next two weeks, there will practically be no updates ...

The faculty of law held its annual Intra-Faculty Moot Court Competition on Saturday, March 12, 2011. Moot courts are organized at law schools as a practice ground for future litigants and advocates. The participants take part in simulated court proceedings which includes drafting briefs (or memorials) and participating in oral argument in front of judges. Moot court does not involve ...

University Counseling & Guidance Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia, in collaboration with Youth Empowerment Services (YES), organized a one-day workshop on “Communication Skills Training” for the university students in Nehru Guest House on Saturday,  March 12, 2011. Asma Yaqoob, a PhD student in the department of psychology, manager at YES, and trainer for the workshop, said while addressing the students, that ...

With the globalization of world economies, one doesn’t expect any sector to grow in solitude, especially when that sector is the education sector. So India opening up it’s education sector for the world is a welcome step towards a better future in educational infrastructure. Indian education sector has always been under criticism for it’s lack of global exposure. Though India ...

Computer Society Of India, Jamia Millia Islamia organized a concert by the renowned Hindi poet, Kumar Vishwas, on Saturday, March 12, 2011. The event was organized as a part of the two-day technical and cultural festival ‘ALGORYTHM ’11’, from 12-13 March, 2011, organized by the Computer Society of India, Jamia chapter (CSIJMI). The poet, Vishwas, has an excellent fan base ...

[Note: Following is a Jamia press release.] Mr. Najeeb Jung, Vice-Chancellor, Jamia Millia Islamia will recite from a selection of poems on 15th March at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. His recitation will be part of a programme which is being organized by UstadGah, an organization which has famous Sufi singer Zila Khan as their Managing Trustee. The programme ...

In an initiative to give effect to the policy and directions of the National Legal Service Authority (NLSA), a specialized legal aid clinic has been set up at the faculty of law. Legal Aid is the provision of assistance to people otherwise unable to afford legal representation and access to the court system. It also works towards creating awareness among ...

The Outreach Programme of Jamia Millia Islamia, in collaboration with the departments of English, History, Educational Studies and Sarojini Centre for Women’s studies, organized a Dastangoi (storytelling) performance to mark the recent publication of the book, “In Freedom’s Shade” by Ayesha Kidwai, which is an English translation of Anis Kidwai’s book in Urdu titled, “Azadi Ki Chahon Mein.” The book ...

[Note: Following is a Jamia press release.] The Centre for Coaching and Career Planning, Jamia Millia Islamia invites applications for Free Coaching for B.Tech., Diploma Engg., B.Ed., E.T.E. and JRF/NET-UGC/CSIR for Minorities, OBCs., SCs., & STs. Application Forms may be obtained from the Office of the Centre at Old SRK Hostel Building, Jamia Millia Islamia or downloaded from Jamia website ...