About the Photos: These sculpted busts of Gandhi, Shaukat Ali, Mohammed Ali Jauhar, Dr. M.A. Ansari, Hakeem Ajmal Khan, and Abdul Majeed Khwaja are on display near the entrance to the M.F. Husain Art Gallery as part of the ongoing, alleged, exhibit by the teaching faculty for the Faculty of Fine Arts. Slideshow:
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PHOTO: Dhow – India-Arab Cultural Center
This beautiful model-size Dhow, a traditional sailing vessel used by fishermen in the countries surrounding the Persian Gulf, was recently placed at the entrance to the India-Arab Cultural Center, JMI
Read More »Jamia M.F. Husain Art Gallery in Vogue
Those of us who were here in Jamia during the 2010-2011 academic session, probably know that the M.F. Husain Art Gallery in Jamia was used as a backdrop in a Bollywood movie titled “Sadda-Adda,” which was released in 2012 [Link]. However, it is unlikely that the same people would know that in that same year, the M.F. Husain Art Gallery ...
Read More »Confessions is all the Rage at Jamia
If you are part of an active Jamia student community online, then you probably have already come across a ‘Confessions’ facebook page for your faculty or department. And if you haven’t, then don’t worry, somebody in your department or faculty is probably already thinking of setting one up. For those unfamiliar with the concept, a Confessions facebook page is the ...
Read More »Jamia Wins S.A. Rahim Inter-Varsity Football Tournament
On Thursday, March 14th, Jamia Millia Islamia won the S.A. Rahim Inter-Varsity Football Tournament at the Jamia Sports Complex (Bhopal Ground) by scoring four goals against the opposing team, ASC, Bihar in the final match. About 30 teams are alleged to have participated in the tournament. Jamia’s stricker Ajay Bartwal scored the first two goals in the first-half, and then ...
Read More »Speakers from Afghanistan and Canada Discuss Women of Afghanistan on Int’l Women’s Day
To commemorate International Women’s day on March 8th, the Afghanistan Studies programme, Academy of International Studies, and the Outreach Programme in collaboration with the Canadian High Commission, New Delhi organized a panel discussion on the topic, “Women and Development: Challenges Ahead in Afghanistan” at the M.F. Husain Art Gallery. Along with the panel discussion, a photo exhibition was also held ...
Read More »PHOTOS: Art of Calligraphy Exhibit
The Zakir Husain Institute of Islamic Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia in collaboration with The Siasat Daily organized an exhibition of Islamic Art & Calligraphy named “The Art of Calligraphy” at the M.F. Husain Art Gallery, JMI, from March 11-16, 2013. Picture Slideshow:
Read More »PHOTOS: Exhibit on Afghan Women
The Outreach Programme and Afghanistan Studies Centre at Academy of International Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia in collaboration with the High Commission of Canada, New Delhi organized a series of programmes to celebrate the International Women’s Day on March 8, 2013. A Photo exhibition on Afghan Women by Lana Slezic was also on display for the occasion at the M.F. Hussian ...
Read More »Pictures: The Fine Art of Painting On-Campus
I happened to come upon a few third year Fine Arts students painting near the FTK-CIT building on-campus on Monday, March 4, 2013.
Read More »Campus Chat Episode 03: Interview with Divye Gupta on “Save Water, Save Earth” Cycle Rally
Campus Chat Episode 03: Topic: Interview with Divye Gupta on “Save Water, Save Earth” Cycle Rally held from Feb. 17 to Feb. 27. About: Jamia organized a student cycle rally from Himachal Pradesh to Delhi, officially named “Save Water, Save Earth” to promote the environmental message of water conservation. According to a Jamia press release, a group of 25 students ...
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