Monthly Archives: April 2014

Jamia Fine Arts Student Gets Featured in a Vodafone Foundation Ad

In March 2013, the Vodafone Foundation started an initiative called The Red Rickshaw Revolution to celebrate the “unsung heroes among Indian women.” The Red Rickshaw traveled 1500 kms from Mumbai to Delhi and on their journey met 50 extraordinary Indian women. And one of those 50 extraordinary Indian women featured in their ads was Aliya Maryam (2014), a Jamia Fine ...

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V-C Kashmir Univ. Prof. Talat Ahmad is the New V-C of Jamia Millia Islamia

In a surprising move, Prof. Talat Ahmad, Vice Chancellor of the University of Kashmir has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia, according to an internal circular issued by the Registrar’s office, JMI. The official circular dated April 29, 2014 reads: “The President of India, in his capacity as the Visitor of the university and in exercise ...

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Is AAP Worth My Vote

An enlightened mind once said: “Every nation gets the government it deserves.” In a democracy, electing a government by casting votes is a fundamental right of every citizen of the nation. Today, when the average Indian is young and is greatly inclined to strive for his betterment, the 16th Lok Sabha election becomes more important to the previously held elections. ...

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National Service Scheme Sets up Jamia Admission Information Camp

Jamia has set up an Admission Information Camp to facilitate students seeking admission to various courses on offer at Jamia. The National Service Scheme (NSS) & Integrated Counseling & Testing Centre of Jamia Millia Islamia has set up an Admission Information Camp for those seeking admission to various courses on offer at Jamia Millia Islamia. NSS student volunteers under the ...

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Vice-President of India, Mr. Hamid Ansari, Releases a Book by Jamia Professor

The Hon’ble Vice-President of India, His Highness Mr. Hamid Ansari released a Monograph on late Prof. Syed Mohammad Hasnain on April 22, 2014 at his residence written by Prof. Shahzad Anjum of Department of Urdu, Jamia Millia Islamia. The Monograph has been published by Sahitya Akademi. The programme was attended by eminent literary personalities across the country including journalists and ...

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Pakistani High Commissioner Abdul Basit Speaks on Pakistan Foreign Policy

The Academy of International Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia under its Pakistan Studies Programme organized a talk on “Pakistan’s Foreign Policy: Challenges and Priorities” on Tuesday, 15 April, 2014 at Tagore Hall, Dayar-e-Mir Taqi Mir. The talk was delivered by Pakistan’s High Commissioner to India, Mr Abdul Basit. It dwelt on trade, diplomacy, security, bilateral and regional issues. Mr Abdul Basit ...

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30 April Deadline for OMR Form Submission for Undergraduate Courses

While last date for Online Submission of Application Forms for admission to B.Tech., M.Tech., M.Sc., Diploma Engineering (Regular) courses in various disciplines of Faculty of Engineering and Technology and Undergraduate Courses of Faculties of Humanities  & Languages, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Fine Arts, Law, Architecture & Ekistics, Education, Dentistry of Jamia Millia Islamia  has come to an end, the OMR ...

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Why Men Should be Men?

While watching an interview of a movie actor, I was struck by something said. He was asked, “what is it that he likes most about women?” He replied, “their warmth, their love, and the way they care and so on.” Then he was asked the same question about men, to which he gave an interesting reply. He said, “Men are ...

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Maldives Seeks Academic Tie-ups with Jamia

The Minister of Islamic Affairs of the Republic of Maldives has sought assistance from Jamia Millia Islamia for the establishment of an Islamic University. A delegation led by Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed, Minister of Islamic Affairs of the Republic of Maldives visited Jamia Millia Islamia last evening to explore possibilities of academic collaborations and partnerships. It sought Jamia’s assistance in ...

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