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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

In an Okhla village land case (Suit No.2/14) pertaining to the State of Uttar Pradesh v/s Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi, the Hon’ble Supreme Court has modified the maintenance of status quo that will facilitate the process of acquisition of about 107 bighas and 7 biswas of prime land to the benefit of Jamia Millia Islamia. A total ...

ETE 1st year, Faculty of Education students organized a farewell party for their seniors of 2012 batch on Monday, 31st March 2014 in New Hall, IASE Building, and Faculty of Education. The program started with Qirat and Tarjuma by Noor Saba from 1st year. The essential part of the program was giving titles to seniors according to their nature, behavior ...

The Centre for Latin American and European Studies, JMI  took part in the recently concluded festival titled, “Espaces de Liberte,” La Fete de la Francophone at Jawaharlal Nehru University on March 21, 2014. The event was organised by the Centre for French and Francophone Studies, School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies, JNU, which coincided with the World Francophone Day ...

Institute of Advanced Studies (IASE), Faculty of Education celebrated its Annual Day on Thursday 27th March 2013 in New Hall of the IASE Building. The Chief Guest for the event was Prof. Zahid Hussain Khan, Director, FTK Centre, CIT, Jamia Millia Islamia, who has also served as the Registrar of Jamia Millia Islamia from 2002-2009. In addition, the Guest of ...

Jamia, Faculty of Law team was awarded second place at the prestigious 3rd RGNUL National Moot Court Competition held at Rgnul Patiala, Punjab from March 28-30, 2014. Sixty-eight teams participated in the competition out of which Jamia’s team was awarded second place. The problem for the competition was — Domestic Violence Act. Jamia defeated NSIU, Bangalore in the quarterfinals, and Symbiosis, Pune ...