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The Dr. Zakir Hussain Institute of Islamic Studies organized an extension lecture by a Turkish scholar, Dr. Turkkaya Ataov, on the topic: “Contemporary developments in the Arab world and their implication in the region.” The lecture was held at the Dayar-e-Mir Taqi Mir building, on Monday, July 4, 2011. Ataov is reportedly, Professor Emeritus of International Relations, at Ankara University. ...

The Indo-Arab Cultural Center at Jamia organized a book release at the Edward Said Hall on Friday, July 01, 2011. The launch was for an Arabic translation of an English book titled, “Children of Abraham at War: The Clash of Messianic Militarism” by Talmiz Ahmad.   According to news publications online, Ahmad presently also serves as the Indian ambassador to ...

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 ...

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 ...

[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 ...

[Note: Following is a Jamia press release.] It is a matter of pleasure that Jamia Millia Islamia has won the 2nd Prize in Sir Syed Memorial Debate Competition held at Aligarh Muslim University on March 3 & 4, 2011. The topic of the debate was “Politics of Identity has outlived its utility”. The Jamia team participated in the competition in ...

The department of commerce and business studies played host to a national conference titled, “Islamic Finance: Prospects and Challenges” in an effort to propagate the relevance and need for Islamic banking principles in the present day economic scenario and showcase opportunities for international Islamic Banks in India.   The conference was held at the Dayar-e-Mir Taqi Mir building on Tuesday, ...

On Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011, the Delhi Technological University held a robotics event called Robosoccer as part of its annual technical festival which was held from Feb. 22 to 24. The event saw over 80 participants from various engineering colleges all over north India. Jamia Millia Islamia was represented by team Primus, consisting of Alan Babu, Akhil Gupta, Esha and ...

The English Literary Association (ELA) of Jamia screened a 45-minute video lecture by the Queen of Jordan, Rania al-Abdullah, held at the Yale University, USA, on the topic of the Palestine and Israel conflict and the role of the USA as a leader on the issue. The video screening was held at the English department on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011. ...

The fourth Ahmed Ali memorial lecture was organized by the Department of English on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011. The event was held at Edward W Said Hall, which was presided by Vice Chancellor Najeeb Jung. According to Wikipedia: Ahmed Ali was born in the year 1910 in New Delhi and died in 1994 in Karachi. He was an Indian novelist ...