Faculty of Medicine, AMU wins Inter Faculty Cricket Tournament

Aligarh: The Faculty of Medicine, Aligarh Muslim University has won the Inter Faculty Cricket Tournament here on Monday being played at Wellington Cricket Pavilion.

Medicine Faculty team defeated Engineering Faculty by three wickets. Winning the toss the Faculty of Engineering team decided to bat first has scored 127 runs in stipulated 20 overs. Rehan and Ajmal scored 18 runs each. Dr. Khursheed took 4 wickets for 39 runs.

In reply the Faculty of Medicine achieved the target for the loss of seven wickets. Dr. Wasim scored 34 and Dr. M.U. Rabbani scored 22 runs respectively. Najeeb and Ajmal took two wickets each. Man of the match award was given to Dr. Rabbani while Dr. Khursheed was declared man of the series.

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Sporting A Beard is Talibanization Says SC Judge M. Katju

On a plea of a bay to sport beard Justice M. Katju Said:-

"We don't want talibans in the country.Tomorrow a girl student may come and say she wants to wear a burqa, can we allow it".

May I ask this gentle man to have a glimpse on the photographs of our beloved Prime Minister Honble Manmohan Singh Ji. If persons sporting a beard are talibans then the highest chair of our country is under great danger. The roots of evil that are nurturing the shady grey matters of the henious brains, trying to devide the country in the name of relegion, are in need of sharp axe and not the innocent beards.

Prof. Farhat Basir Khan awarded

NEW DELHI: Jamia Millia Islamia is going places, quite literally. After Loveleen Tandan, the co-director of Slumdog Millionaire and an alumna of the AJK Mass Communication Research Centre at Jamia who recently walked the red carpet at the Oscars, a team from the same institute is headed for Cannes next month.

Farhat Basir Khan, Professor of Media and Communication at the MCRC, and his two students, Neal Kartik and Pranab Kumar Aich, are going to represent Asia at the Sony World Photography Awards (SWPA) ceremony.

The SWPA has created an initiative -- "Student Focus" -- that provides a unique opportunity for universities and their students to get experience within the professional field. The programme stretches across the globe.

In this competition, students had to submit photographs on the environmental issues specific to their country. From each continent, ten countries are involved, with one university representing each country. The two winning students along with their professor from each continent will be flown to Cannes for workshops and lectures during SWPA Festival between April 14 and 19.

The Jamia team won the top honours for the Asia continent after beating top universities from nine countries, and will now attend the grand finale at Cannes to try and bring home the World Photography Award. The students presented pictures they took in Orissa underlining the issue of deforestation.

Prof. Khan, who has taught some prominent names of the film and television industry like Shah Rukh Khan, Roshan Abbas and Lovleen Tandan, feels this is a proud moment for both India and Jamia.

"It is a brilliant time for photography in India, especially after the advent of digital technology. Indian photographers never had it better. Their works are now being shown in some of the best galleries across the world," he adds.

Note: Prfessor Farhat Basir Khan is an alumnus of the Aligarh Muslim University. He did his M.Sc in Zoolgoy and a son of Mr Basir Ahmad Khan, Retd Teacher of Physics

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Aligarh Muslim University Press Note

Aligarh March 29: Prof. Nejatullah Siddiqui, a renowned scholar and authority on Islamic Finance, said that philosophy of greed and individualism must give way to a cooperative approach to living. Prof. Siddiqui was delivering keynote address at the inaugural session of the Conference on "Islamic Finance and World Economy organized by the Department of Business Administration, Aligarh Muslim University inn collaboration with the Taqwaa Advisory and Shariah Investment Solutions (TASIS).

Prof. Siddiqui pointing out to the main causes of the current financial crisis that is leading the world to an economic disaster of unprecedented proportions, said that the absence of ethics and morality from the public square is also responsible for the dangerous situation at the international level. Almost all international financial institutions – the IMF and the World Bank included – have lost of poor countries. Most international organizations are perceived as the tools for serving hegemonic designs of the rich and powerful nations.

The Chief Investment Officer of Bajaj Allianz, Mr. Shashi Kushanan was the Chief Guest in the programme. He presented his views on Islamic investment solutions. Mr. Krishanan highlighted the scope of Islamic finance giving the ethical and moral approach of Shariah based investments. He said that India has Shariah compliant stocks more than any other Islamic country. More than 50% of the people investing in these stocks are non-Muslims.

Presiding over the inaugural session of the Conference the Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis emphasized on an interest free financial system in accordance with Holy Quran and how it benefits everyone. The Vice Chancellor assured of all cooperation to the Department of Business Administration in starting such a course.

Earlier in his welcome note, Prof. Javed Akhtrar, Dean of Faculty of Managaement Studies and Chairman Department of Business Administration highlighted the importance of Islamic finance and other steps undertaken by the Department of Business Administration to promote it.

The vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. Valeed Ahmad Ansari, Organizing Secretary of the Conference. A considerable number of faculty members and students participate in the programme.

The content of the conference is better represented as Prof. Nejatullah Siddiqui puts, "Man must learn to live in moderation in view of the limits our environment imposes. Moderation in pursuit of material gains and in consumption has been part of the teachings of religions in general and Islam in particular. It is time to bring them in".

(Dr. Rahat Abrar)

Public Relations' Officer

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Aligarh Muslim University Campus placement in Department of Commerce

It is a matter of great pleasure for us that HDFC Mutual Fund came for the campus selection in the department of commerce on 26th March,2009 and selected 6 students (5 from Master of Finanace and control (MFC) and 1 from M.Com.) for operation and business development. I'm so much thankful to the Chairman, Department of Commerce, Prof. Badar Alam Iqbal for giving me full support in making efforts to call the companies in the commerce department.He was kind enaugh to provide all kind of hospitality to the people came for the campus placement. Apart from placement for the jobs, they also assured to provide summer training opportunities to the students of Department of commerce. They were very much impressed with the quality of the students in the department and spoke very high for them in terms of their knowledge of finance, stock market and mutual fund industry. Again, we are in talk with some other companies for futher campus selection. I also request to our Alig brothers to help us in this regard. Kindly do the needful for further campus selection and placement. Your efforts and suggestions will highly be appreciated. Mohd. Shamim Training & Placement Advisor (MFC & BRIM) Lecturer, Department of Commerce AMU Aligarh (M) 9897115545

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Invitation - 8th Annual Convention of FAAA in Boston

Invitation to the VIIIth Annual Convention

Dear Aligs and well wishers: ASAK.

As the first decade of the 21st century closes, The Federation of Aligarh Alumni Associations (FAAA)enters into its VIIIth Annual Convention, which will be held this year between 17-19th July 2009 in the Boston area. We will try to capture the majesty of the Aligarh Alumni in North America and seek to find ways that we can strengthen our network to make a positive impact at our alma mater.

The world is going through a sea of change. Change - that we are experiencing first hand- at our places of work, at home in USA and elsewhere and within the communities in which we live and serve. Aligarh alums in North America have also reached that segment of their journeys where second and third generation Aligarians are making a mark in their respective fields. With the formation of the various alumni associations in USA and the subsequent formation of the FAAA, we have surely come a long way towards making our presence felt nationwide.

The COC is putting together a very exciting and meaningful program. Your constructive suggestions and comments are always welcome. Please reply to us at Convention2009@aligs.org. We will post more details as we move forward and finalize arrangements with hotels, etc.

For now, please note

What: The VIIIth FAAA Convention

Date: 17-19TH JULY 2009

Venue: The Courtyard by Marriott

Place: MARLBOROUGH, MA

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/fact-sheet/travel/BOSMD

Click on the link above to get more details of the hotel.

Please make your travel arrangements and we will be delighted to see you all.

Stay tuned for more details.

With best wishes,

The Convention Organizing Committee,

The Board of Directors, FAAA

The Board of Trustees, FAAA
237 Worthen Road East, Lexington, MA 02421
Tel: 617-623-6702. Cell: 973-220-2713 www.aligs.org, www.aaane.us

111th Death Anniversary of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, the founder of the AMU

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A resume of the proceedings of the International SFRR –Satellite Symposium 2009 at AMU Aligarh

A resume of the proceedings of the International SFRR –Satellite Symposium, 2009 held in the Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, A.M.U., Aligarh on 17-18, March, 2009

Highlights of 17.03.09

The introductory remarks came from none other than the organizing secretary of the satellite symposium Prof. Masood Ahmad who introduced the Department of Biochemistry; the host organization of the event. Prof. Ahmad traced the association of this department with the mission with which the Aligarh Muslim University was founded i.e. academic excellence. He informed the gathering about the achievements of this department in achieving great heights in terms of academics and research which was supported by the fact that more than 50% alumni of this department are placed in North America and various parts of Europe. He also mentioned that graduate students of this department find excellent opportunities in various premier institutes of the country like NII, CDFD, IISc, etc. After this mementoes were presented to the chief guest the Vice Chancellor Prof. Abdul Azis, Guest of Honors and other guests by the Chairman of the department Prof S.M. Hadi. The Dean faculty of life sciences, Prof. Absar M. Khan was particular in drawing the attention of the gathering about the importance of the department of biochemistry as the backbone of the faculty of life sciences. Dr. Adhikari (Mumbai) the secretary of SFRR India and Dr. Devasagyam (Mumbai) Vice President SFRR India introduced the society of free radical research, stating its mission and goals of exploring the roles of free radicals as causative agents of various disorders and designing various treatment strategies for the same. Both these office bearer of SFRR India expressed their satisfaction and thankfulness to the organizing committee for organizing a very attractive meeting. The guest of honor, Prof. H.S. Sharma, The Netherlands spoke about his association with this department as a student. He also thanked his colleagues from Netherlands and USA for accompanying him and contributing towards the success of this event. The presidential address was delivered by the Vice Chancellor Prof. P.K. Abdul Azis who was happy to learn about the presence of the international experts in the meet and hoped that the opportunity will be used by the young students of the University for developing their ideas and shaping their future. Further he also emphasized about the need to reposition the department of biochemistry with the state of the art facilities. The inaugural talk was delivered by Prof. Elizabeth Deindle, Munich University, Germany. She focused on the major determinants in patho-physiology in blood vessels in various heart diseases. She also expressed her enthusiasm for getting an opportunity to visit the Aligarh Muslim University. The vote of thanks was delivered by Chairman Prof. S.M.Hadi and the inaguaral session ended with university tarana and National Anthem.

Scientific session started with the keynote lecture by Prof. P. Devsagayam from Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Mumbai who emphasized on the role of dietary antioxidants from vegetables and fruits in prevention of cancer and diabetes in which free radical play a important role. Another keynote speaker was Dr. Michael Moorhouse, Erasmus University Medical Centre, The Netherlands who spoke about the use of bioinformatic tools in the discovery of therapeutic targets in various diseases. He focused on the potential of DNA as a genetic blueprint that does not change with time and its use in various techniques like microarray technology for diagnostic purposes.

Session I was based on the theme free radical in heart diseases. It included the talk of Prof. Kuppasamay, Ohio State University, USA, on the stem cell therapy in the treatment of cardiac infarction and non-invasive diagnostic techniques like echo-cardiography and vector-cardiography. Second talk was delivered by Prof. M. Fahim of V.P. Patel Chest Institute, New Delhi. His talk was centered on the correlation of disorders like hypertension and other cardio vascular diseases due to impaired signaling of peripheral sensors-receptor reflex. The last talk was given by the invited speaker from USA Prof. S.C. Tyagi, University of Louisville School of Medicine, USA, on the chemo preventive role of sodium thiosulphate in cardiovascular diseases.

Session II, which started after the lunch break, was based on the theme-mechanism and therapy of vascular diseases. First talk of the session was given by Prof. Shyam Sharma NIPER, Punjab, on the targeting of oxidative stress pathways to avoid functional abnormalities in heart tissues. Second talk was by Prof. H.S. Sharma, Vrei University Medical Center, Netherlands, which focused on the molecular mechanisms of angiogenesis in heart and lungs. The last talk of the session was from Prof. B.S. Srivastava CDRI, Lucknow, who talked about the pathogenesis of tuberculosis a common disease in India.

Session III was based on the role of free radicals and antioxidants in common diseases. Prof. Tariq M. Haqqi from university of South Carolina, USA presented his views about the usefulness of dietary antioxidants of herbal origin in arthritis a common inflammatory disease of the joints. Dr. Devendra Parmar from IITR Lucknow presented his work on the useful biomarkers of alcohols induced diseases. The last talk of the session was delivered by Prof. Akhtar Mahmood from Punjab University, Chandigarh, who talked about the role of free radical mediated peroxidation processes in intestinal tissues.

The poster session included posters displayed by the participants from all across the country presenting their research work to the gathering of national and international delegates.

The last session of the day included oral presentations on various aspects of free radical induced health problems and remedies by various young scientists.

Highlights of 18.03.09

On the second day of the symposium, the scientific session started with the talk delivered by the secretary of SFRR-India Dr. S. Adhikari, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (Mumbai). He evaluated various spectroscopic techniques for the measurement of the antioxidant capacity of bioactive compounds present in herbs. Dr. Adhikari also informed the gathering about various state of the art facilities at BARC which could be availed by the researchers. Dr. SK Goel from Indian Institute of Toxicology, Lucknow, presented his work on the metal-induced oxidative stress as potential hazard leading to various diseases. He also emphasized on the urgent need of preventing environmental pollution as a mean to reduce health risks associated with them. Prof. Qamar Rahman from Integral University, Lucknow, gave the last talk of the session on ROS mediated toxicity of asbestos. She also focused on the toxicity of nanoparticles, which are increasingly being used in various cosmetic products, household items and biomedical research.

The poster Session-II showcased presentations from research students who displayed their work and shared their ideas with the experts and delegates.

The symposium came to an end with the valedictory session adding a new chapter in the field of free radical research.

Prof. Masood Ahmad

Organising Secretary

The International SFRR –Satellite Symposium, 2009,

AMU Aligarh

Athar Habib Siddiqui, Ph.D.
Houston Texas, US

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AMU MBA Student (Faraz) awarded by TCS

Dear Aligs ASAK

It is a matter for pride for all of us that Mr. Faraz, MBA FIRST YEAR, has bagged the TCS SMART MANAGER AWARD along with a cash prize of Rs. 25,000 and one year subscription. TCS had advertised a case contest. It was on a retail organization facing terrorist attack. Faraz had send an analysis a month back and has been awarded now.


Prof. Javaid Akhter
Dean, F/O Management Studies and Research
Chairman Dept of Business Administration
AMU Aligarh 202 002 (India)


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Departt of Business Administration Islamic Finance Conference

ALIGARH, March 25: The Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Studies and Research is organizing a one day conference on Islamic Finance on 29^th March 2009 at AMU. This will be attended by eminent personalities from Industry and academics. The prominent speakers who are expected to attend the conference include Prof. Nejatullah Siddiqui, one of the pioneers of the concept of Islamic Banking. The industry will be represented by Mr. Vijay Mahajan, Chairman. Basix, a leading Microfinance organization, Mr. Shashi Krishnan, CIO, Bajaj Alianz, Mr. Yusuf Panchmariawalla, VP, Tata AIG, Mr. MH Khatkhatay, Senior Advisor, TASIS and Mr. Ashraf Mohamedy, MD, Idafa Investments and Dr. Shariq Nisar, CEO, Bearys Amanah.

Prof. Javed Akhtar, Dean, Faculty of Management Studies said that Islamic finance is emerging as one of the fastest growing areas of international finance. Islamic Finance forbids investment in interest bearing instruments/products and involving excessive uncertainty. It also prohibits investment in businesses that involve gambling, alcohol, pornography, tobacco etc. At present Islamic banking and finance practices have spread to about 75 countries of the world. The Raghuram Rajan committee set up by the government has recommended Islamic banking for financial inclusion of Muslim. The government of India is seriously considering various options for allowing Islamic Finance practices. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has permitted India's first Shariah compliant mutual fund scheme.

Well-documented researches have shown that India provides one of the best oppol1unities for Shariah compliant investment, i.e., investment that meets Islamic criteria. In 2008, the number of companies listed on National Stock Exchange (NSE) was 1331.0ut of which, 405 were found to be Shariah compliant. India has the largest Muslim population after Indonesia; therefore. Islamic finance can help channelize vast amount of untapped saving of Muslim population. This will provide Indian economy much needed capital for growth.

(Dr. Rahat Abrar)

Public Relations' Officer

Minto Circle is looking for its alumni

Dear All

Minto Circle is going to organise a centennial. We are in the process of collecting the names of all those minto alumni who have made a mark in deifferent walks of life.

Please email us your details (if you are a minto alumnus) and as many names as you can on the following email address:

mintocircle@gmail.com

Thanks

Malik Mohd. Arshad
MA English 1998
English Teacher at Minto Circle
AMU, Aligarh

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Sir Ziauddin Hall Honours Toppers of Each Faculty

Dear Aligs ASAK

It must be a matter of pleasure for every body that Sir
Ziauddin Hall honoured meritorious students amongst its residents. Hon'ble
Vice Chancellor Prof. P.K. Abdul Azis while presiding over the validectory
funtion of Annual literary & Cultural Fest "ECLAT'09 gave away the momentos
to the students. Guest Of Honour on this occasion Prof. Tariq Haqqi from
USA gave away the prizes to the winners of different events held during
the three days function. He asked residents of Sir Ziauddin Hall to excel
in every field of studies. He remembered his days of stay in this great
institution. He was of the view that students of this University are
second to none and provided they get opportunities they can deliver even
in the best institutions of the world. Prof.Haqqi is presently a Professor
Of Pathology in school of Medicine at South Carolina University
Columbia, USA. Prof. Shah Mohd Waseem of Commerce asked the students to
learn the life sketch of the great Sir Ziauddin and get inspiration from
it. The guests were welcomed by the Provost of the hall Prof. Zafar Ahmad
Siddiqui and vote of thanks was proposed by the undersigned. Programme was
conducted by Mr. Anjum Husain Literary Secretary.

Dr. Suhail Sabir
President Literary & Cultural Society
Sir Ziauddin Hall
AMU, Aligarh

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Symposium on Management of Breast Cancer at AMU

Aligarh March 23: A day-long symposium on 'Management of Breast Cancer' was organized by the Department of General Surgery at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University. After briefing the importance of CME, Prof. Tariq Mansoor, Chairman Department of Surgery, informed that the incidence of breast cancer has been risen than before amongst the young female. There is a need to discuss controversial aspects in management of breast cancer. The management of breast cancer is dependent on multi modalities. Prof. Tariq Mansoor said that there are three main modes of treatment viz. chemotherapy, surgery and radiotherapy. He also informed that the current CME programme is being organized for the benefit of PG students, young surgeons and private practitioners who are also member of Association of Surgeons of India (ASI, Aligarh Branch).

Prof. M. Amanullah Khan, former Chairman of the Surgery Department, welcomed the guest speakers and participants. He said that the symposium is organized to discuss the emerging problems related to breast cancer. Prof. A K Verma, Acting Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Prof M Ashraf Malik, Principal and CMS of J N Medical College & Hospital also spoke on the importance of CME. Prof. Malik expressed concern over the mammography which is done routinely is not an exact and appropriate method of cancer detection.

Dr. Harit Chaturvedi, an eminent surgical oncologist from Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute, New Delhi, presented his very informative talk on surgical treatment of operable breast cancer. After giving the brief epidemiology of breast cancer in India and abroad, he discussed the important signs and symptoms of breast cancer such as mastalgia, lump and nipple discharge along with their features, diagnosis and treatment. He also told that mammography can miss 20% of cancers while FNAC may give false assurance. He also told about the procedure of Trucut biopsy and then diagnosis and staging of breast cancer. Dr. Chaturvedi enlightened the audience about the the ongoing studies like BCS – MILAN Study, EBC TRIALLIST's Collaborative Group and Oncoplastic Breast Surgery in UK.

In the second lecture, Prof Sandeep Kumar from King George Medical Science University, spoke on feasible national protocol for treatment of breast cancer in India. He talked about NCCN guideline, writing treatment protocol, breast cancer guidelines and evidence based management for breast cancer.

The third lecture was delivered by Dr. D C Duval, another eminent management therapist from Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute, New Delhi. Dr. Duval spoke on treatment of systemic disease, the primary aim of local and systemic therapy. He urged for discussion on various modes of chemotherapy drugs including some ongoing drug trials.

'Interactive Session' was convened by Dr. Afzal Anees, who presented some clinical situations based on controversial and burning scenarios, which was solved and discussed by the above panel of speakers.

Prof. Tariq Mansoor thanked the speakers and audience. All the faculty members, residents and interns attended the symposium. Faculty members from other departments such as Prof. Rashid M. Khan, Prof. L M Bariar, Prof. Kamlesh Chandra, Prof. Iqbal Aziz, Dr. Haris M Khan, Dr. Seema Rashid, Dr. Najam Khalique, Dr. Syed Ziaur Rahman etc. also participated in the symposium.

(Zeeshan Ahmad)

Assistant Public Relations' Officer

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Maulana Azad Library: the first University Library in India to have CCTV

In the inaugural function of the Digital Resource Centre, Closed Circuit TV and Campus Wide Online Catalogue at Maulana Azad Library on 16th March 2009, the chief guest Prof. N. Laxman Rao (Ex Chairman, Deptt. of Library & Information Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad) told that the Maulana Azad Library is the first University Library in India where the Closed Circuit TV system has been installed. He said that the efforts of Prof. Shabahat Husain and the staff members of Maulana Azad Library should be praised who performed their duties much more devotion and concentration.

The Vice Chancellor Prof. P.K. Abdul Azis specially thanked Prof. Shabahat Husain and said that the Library has done such commendable works without any additional staff and additional budget. And this is an example for other dignitaries who once asked me that they do not have fine black boards in the class room.

The carpeting done in the Central Hall of the Library along with the chairs surrounding it provide a very calm and cool atmosphere for the visitors coming in the Library.

Maintenance of the Cultural Hall has provided a new space for the Library as well as other departments to organize National & International Seminars and Lectures.

All these works have been done only in six months time. And these constructive works have increased the self confidence of the library staff for which all the staff members of Maulana Azad Library thank to Prof Shabahat Husain

Dr. Ata Khursheed
Asstt. Librarian
Maulana Azad Library
A.M.U., Aligarh


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Ambassadors of Indonesia and Yemen Visited AMU

AMU VC addressing the Cultural programme of Foreign students at AMU
Cultural Programme International students at Aligarh Muslim University, L to R Prof. Muzaffar A Siddiqi, Mr. Mustapha Ahmad Mohammed Noman of Yemen, AMU VC and Lt. Gen. Andi M. Ghalib of Indonasia

Yemen Ambassador addressing the Cultural programme of Foreign students at AMU

ALIGARH, March 20: A cultural programme of foreign students of AMU was organized by the Advisor, Foreign Students. Lt. Gen. Andi M. Ghalib, Ambassador of Indonesia and Mr. Mustapha Ahmed Mohammed Noman, Ambassador of Yemen were the Guests of Honor.

Mr. Andi M. Ghalib, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia said that Aligarh Muslim University is among the best universities in India. Every year many of Indonesian students prefer Aligarh Muslim University as the first institution of their choice for higher studies. He hoped that these students will be the future leaders of Indonesia and we would be grateful that our leaders have had the best education in your esteemed university.

Mr. Ghalib said that Indonesia and the relationship between India would serve the long term interests enhancing all-round cooperation and contribution to regional and global peace and stability.

Mr. Ghalib said that today's cultural programme is indeed a very important event to rebound our long cultural connection as well as to build and promote mutual understanding and friendship among the students from different countries through their culture.

Mr. Mustapha Ahmed Mohammed Noman, Ambassador of Yemen paid rich tribute to Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, founder of this great seat of learning and pointed out that he opened its doors to all without any discrimination on the ground of caste, creed or religion and he felt that education has not religion.

In his Presidential Address, AMU Vice Chancellor, Professor P.K. Abdul Azis said that we are trying of our best to attract foreign students at AMU. We are also planning to provide better accommodation to these foreign students and to create a new brand image of the University.

Earlier, Professor Muzaffar A Siddiqui, Advisor, Foreign Students in his welcome address said that AMU is reviving one of its old tradition of bringing together the students from abroad and hoped that such events not only help the University regain its past glory but shall touch the new heights.

Professor Siddiqui said that AMU needs an International Hostel with a capacity of 400 to 500 students with an exclusive wing for foreign students with families. A separate hostel for girl students along with a block of twelve transit houses located in the Medical Colony should be provided at the University campus.

Students from Iran, Afghanistan, Indonesia, Mauritius and Thailand presented the various aspects of their country through PowerPoint presentation.

University Registrar, Professor V.K. Abdul Jaleel proposed a vote of thanks. Dr. Kaleemuddin Ahmad conducted the programme.

(Dr. Rahat Abrar)

Public Relations' Officer

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Celebrations Begin in Sir Ziauddin Hall AMU Aligarh

Dear All ASAK
It must be a good news for all the past residents of Sir Ziauddin Hall that like last year this year too we are going to start the three day Literary & Cultural Festival "ECLAT'09 today. The programme shall be inuagrated by Prof. A.R. Kidwai, Director, Academic Staff College, a renowned Professor of English at AMU and visiting Professor at Oxford. He is also Prsident MSUS, Sultan Jahan Manzil. He has worked throughout fot the benefit of the
students of this University through arranging coaching classes and
providing Scholarships through Alumni Associations around the
world. Professor Farhat Ullah Khan and Professor Javed Akhtar will be the Guests Of Honour on this occasion. Rsidents of all Halls Of residence and NRSC will show their talents through diffrnt events lined up. On 22nd March Hon'ble Vice Chancellor has consented to be the Chief Guest and preside over th Velidectory Function. Professor Shah Mohd Waseem of Commerce will be the Guest Of Honour on this occasion. Lets all pray that thse functions are a great success.

Dr. Suhail Sabir
President
Literary & Cultural Society
Sir Ziauddin Hall
AMU, Aligarh

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Job Vacancy of pest control consultants & assisatant entomologist in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Dear Aligs ASAK

There is requirement of 10 post of pest control consultants and assistants entomologists in MASA ESTABLISHMENT FOR PEST EXTERMINATION SERVICES (The pest management professional) Riyadh. Details are given below.

Qualification : B.Sc.and M.Sc.subject concerned with Entomology
Salary : 20,000 + perks and benefits+ food loading+ medical and accidental insurance+ bonus

Send your CV directly to hasan.naimul@gmail.com (pesticide specialist in MASA ESTABLISHMENT FOR PEST EXTERMINATION SERVICES)
www.masapestcontrol.com.sa

If you have any query ask via mail to above mail address.

Wajihul Hasan Khan
M.Sc.(Biotech)2006
Ph.D. Scholar (CIRBSc), JMI, Delhi

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MASS RECRUITMENT IN JAMIA MILLIA ISLAMIA, NEW DELHI

AOK,

Please refer the link http://www.jmi.nic.in/jobs/jobs.htm to get the application form & the copy of advertisement. Last date of form submission is 30th March, 2009.

Khuda Hafiz

Dr. Mohd Suhaib
B.Sc. Ebgg (Mech.) -1990
M.Sc. Engg (Mech. Design)-1993
BITS Pilani, Dubai UAE

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AMU Roboclub launches site for guidance for admission to M Tech- 2009

Congratulating all the achievers of GATE 2009, AMU Roboclub would like to announce the launch a site for further guidance in the admission process.

This site has been launched by AMU Alumni at various IITs to help guide engineering students particularly of AMU, gain admission to various Masters programmes.

You can get all the info at http://mtech.amuroboclub.com

Details/deadlines/ procedures/ cut-offs of all the IITs ,IISc & BITS have been assembled at one place so that you don't have to hunt for the info anywhere else.

The site also contains a list of few of AMU Alumni who are currently pursuing MTech in various IITs, along with their contact details. You can reach them for any sort of help.

Finally there's an open forum to discuss all your queries in this regard. All the alumni are requested to keep answering the posts by the students

Hope the initiate would be helpful to you.

Regards
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ABED MOHAMMAD KAMALUDDIN
M.Tech CSE - IIT Roorkee
B.Tech Computer Engg (2008) - AMU

email :abedamu@gmail.com
# +919897060575

B.Tech ZH College of Engineering and Technology Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh accredited excellence by National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

ALIGARH, March 18: All the B.Tech. programmes of the Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology at the Aligarh Muslim University have been accredited with excellence by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA).

Professor M.T. Ahmed, Principal of the College, said that it is very rare that in the first attempt, all the B.Tech. programme of a college are sanctioned accreditation for a accreditation for a maximum possible period of two years.

The National Board Accreditation is one of the prestigious programmes of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), which has been set up to assess the qualitative competence of technical educational institutions at all the levels of education. One of the major objectives of NBA accreditation is to continuously encourage technical institutions to strive towards attainment of excellence. It helps in improving the quality and effectiveness of the educational programmes. Accreditation of an institution gives multifold advantages. The degree awarded by an accredited institution is recognized not only in India, but also in foreign countries. It helps the students' employment prospects and their acceptability in the market. At present, it is also helping the institutions in getting lucrative funding on the submitted research projects from various governmental bodies, like, MHRD, DST and UGC, etc.

NBA's decision on providing accreditation to all the seven Undergraduate Programmes for a maximum possible period of five years was communicated to the College by the NBA. This will help the institution in boosting the image of the College and help in its strive of becoming a top ranking institution of the country.

(Dr. Rahat Abrar)

Public Relations' Officer

Aligarh Muslim University:Two courses commenced today at Academic Staff College

Aligarh, March 18: Under the aegis of UGC Academic Staff College, Aligarh Muslim University 2 courses commenced today – Orientation Programme and Subject Refresher Course in Political Science. It is 106th Orientation Programme organized by the Academic Staff College. More than 40 University/College teachers from all parts of the country have joined Orientation Programme. In his inaugural address, Professor A.R. Kidwai, Director, UGC Academic Staff College welcomed the Course Participants to the Aligarh Muslim University and introduced to them the egalitarian philosophy of AMU founder, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, who stood for Hindu-Muslim unity.

The other course being Subject Refresher Course in Political Science was also launched. Professor M. Murtaza Khan, Dean, Faculty of Social Science and formerly Chairman, Department of Political Science has graciously consented to be its Course Coordinator. More than 25 participants from all parts of the country are enrolled in this course. Eminent Resource Persons both from the AMU and other institutions will enlighten the Course Participants.

Academic Staff College Special Courses for AMU Research Scholars are also in progress at the Departments of Geography and History. The course for Research Scholars of the Department of Urdu will commence on 23 March 2009. Professor Abha Laxmi, Professor B.L. Bhadani and Professor Qazi Afzal Husain are the Course Coordinators of these Workshops respectively.

(Dr. Rahat Abrar)

Public Relations' Officer

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International symposium in Biochemistry

Aligarh March 17: Delivering the keynote address in the inaugural session of the two-day international symposium on "Free Radicals in Health and Disease", Professor Elisabeth Dendle from Munich, Germany said that arteriogenesis is the only natural way to compensate the loss of an artery. Upon occulsion of an artery the blood flow is redirected into pre existing arteriolar anastomoses, which thereupon starts to grow.

She pointed out that the main trigger for collateral artery growth is the increased fluid shear stress experienced by the endothelial cell layer of the pre existing arteriokes. However, nitric oxide is known to be anti-proliferative to vascular smooth muscle cells.

While presiding over the inaugural session AMU Vice Chancellor Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis said that the theme of the symposium is most appropriate in the present scenario when the radicals are just beginning to be recognized as important agents for induction of various diseases including Cancer. The field of health research must become translatable into products and strategies not only to reduce human mortality and morbidity rate but also substantially enhancing life span and quality of life. He hoped that the symposium shall go a long way in encouraging our research scholars to achieve greater heights of academic accomplishment.

Prof. Azis appreciated the efforts of the Department of Biochemistry in the field of research and said that the products of this department are doing well in USA and other countries. He urged the researchers to register their patents.

Prof. Hari S. Sharma of Netherland said that he is an alumnus of this institution and did his M. Sc. in Biochemistry. He has presented a paper on Recent Advances in Genomics and i-Gene Thalysis" and said that now the modern genomic and bioinformative techniques can be used in biomedical research.

In his welcome address Professor Masood Ahmad, Organizing Secretary of the Symposium said that the faculty members of this department have published more than forty quality papers in year 2008 and also have taken up the first batch of M. Sc. in Enzyme and Fermentation Technology. Due to impressive track record this department has been selected for special funding from both the UGC and DST under their DRS and FIST programmes.

He said that one M. Sc. student got selected for summer training at USA and pointed out that fifty percent of the biochemistry fraternity of AMU holding the PhD. degree is presently residing in North America and Europe. Moreover, among all the department of the AMU Department of Biochemistry is the one whose maximum numbers of graduates have found their post doctoral assignment in USA.

Professor Absar Mustafa Khan, Dean Faculty of Life Sciences and Professor S. M. Hadi, Chairman, department of Biochemistry also addressed the function.

Prof. Tariq M. Haqqi, University of South Carolina, Columbia, USA, Prof. P. Kuppaswamy, USA, Dr. Michael Moorhouse, Netherland, Prof. Suresh C. Tyagi, USA, Dr. Kamna Srivasalari, AIIMS, New Delhi, Dr. S. Adhikari, BARC, Mumbai, Dr. S. K. Goel, Lucknow, Prof. Qamar Rahman, Lucknow, Dr. Shahid Jameel, New Delhi and several distinguished bio-scientists are participating in the symposium.

On this occasion,Prof Elisabeth released the magazine Bioquom and Prof P.K.Abdul Azis released the souvenir and abstract book of the symposium.

(Dr. Rahat Abrar)

Public Relations' Officer

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Five Geology Students got selected in GATE -2009

It is a great pleasure for our department of Geology that five students got selected in GATE-2009 which is conducted by IIT ROORKIE. Around twenty students appeared out of which five student got selected. All the selected student are freshers i.e. from 2009 batch. It shows the department is going on good academic path.The whole credit goes to the Chairman Dr Liquat Ali Khan Rao and Faculty members of the department, for their hard work. The same performance will be continued Insha Allah by our batch too.


The selected students are (along with their ranks):

Mr.MOHAMMAD BADRE ALAM -54
Mr.MOHAMMAD TAUHEED KHAN -73
Mr.JAMAL ANWAR -93
Miss. NIKHAT NAIM -103
Mr.VIKAS KUMAR SHARMA -149


Mohammad Asif
M.Sc. (P)
Dept. Of Geology
AMU, Aligarh.

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Digital Resource Centre, Closed Circuit TV and Campus wide Online Catalogue at MA Library, AMU inaugurated

Aligarh March 16: The Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis today inaugurated a Digital Resource Centre, Closed Circuit TV and Campus wide Online Catalogue at Maulana Azad Library of the Aligarh Muslim University.

Addressing the function Prof. P.K. Abdul Azis said that the new building of the Central Library equipped with internet facility will be constructed at a cost of Rs. Five Crore to provide better space to students, researchers and faculty members.

He said that the University is planning digital classrooms in the next two years and urged the faculty members to make this University a centre of excellence and help regain the glory of this historic institution.

Professor N. Laxman Rao of the Osmania University, Hyderabad said on this occasion that this is the first university library in India which opens from 8 O'clock morning to 2 O'clock night. He said that this library has created a history to install CCTV to maintain the functioning of the library.

Earlier, Professor Shabahat Husain, Librarian-in-charge, Mulana Azad Library said that the digital resources have now become an essential part of library collection. He said that we have installed ten systems to begin with in order to access to the digital resources loaded on to a high power server.

Prof. Shabahat said that Maulana Azad Library has an 'On-line Catalogue' for the past few years but its usability was restricted to the library premises only. Using the server of the Computer Centre, a link has been created on the internet to enable faculty members and students to access the on-line catalogue from anywhere in the campus.

He said that the modern CCTV installed in the Library not only gives the pictures of the different areas of the Library but also has facilities of recording and infrared photography. The present system of CCTV is also a boon for the security of the invaluable collection of manuscripts, as in case of any intrusion in odd hours, the system will send messages to three authorized persons.

He said that another important task ahead is the digitization of about 16000 manuscripts and about 5000 rare books in different languages.

Prof. Husain informed that the Vice Chancellor has approved the installation of automatic security gate through which no body would be able to take out any un-issued book outside the library by using unfair means.

This move is, however, not an easy task because every book of the gigantic collection of the Library will have to be provided with an electronic device which is a time consuming and painstaking job.

Prof. M. Saleemuddin of the Biotechnology Unit and Professor M. Saud Alam Qasmi, Dean Faculty of Theology also addressed the function. Nawab Ibne Saeed Khan of Chhatari and Prof. Shamim Ahmad, former acting Vice Chancellor and Professor A. A. Nizami, Dean Faculty of Engineering also graced the occasion.

(Dr. Rahat Abrar)

Public Relations' Officer

Academic Staff College of AMU rated third best in India

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Its a matter of a great honour that our ASC is rated third best in India. I am with strong notion that the day is not very far when it will be on top in India under the able and scholastic leadership of Prof. A.R.Kidwai, Hon'ble Director of the college. At the same time I also believe that other associations (faculties, colleges and units) of our Alma mater will hold the top position(s)/rank(s) on the globe in general and in the country in particular.

Dr. Mohd Nazim
Ph.D. 2007


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Refresher Course for Research Scholars (History)

Under the aegis of the UGC Academic Staff College, AMU, the Centre of Advanced Study in History has started Refresher course for the Research Scholars. From 16th March 2009 it will continue till 4th April 2009. In all 45 research Scholars have been shortlisted for the purpose.
The theme of the Refresher course is "Recent Trends in History". The programme is being coordinated by Dr. Mohd Parwez and Dr. Sumbul Halim Khan, Readers (Associate Professors), Dept. of History, AMU.


Dr Mohammad Sajjad
Lecturer (Asstt. Professor)
Centre of Advanced Study in History
Aligarh Muslim University (India)


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Assistant Professor Position in molecular genetics at KSU

Department of Ophthalmology at King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is seeking applications as soon as possible for atleast two Assistant Professor positions to work in the area of molecular genetics of eye diseases especially glaucoma including mapping of genes associated with glaucoma, identifying genetic marker, genetic signature etc. Ph.D degree holders in Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Life sciences with relevent postdoctoral experience would be given preferences. Salary and benifits would be competitive based on experience. Please post your CVs as an attachment at email: mola84@hotmail.com


Thanks

Shams

Ph.D. Biochemistry, 1998
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Mohammad Shamsul Ola, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor

Research Chair in Ophthalmology
Department of Ophthalmology
College of Medicine
King Saud University
PO Box 245 Post code: 11411
Riyadh, KSA

Department of Biochemistry is organizing International SFRR Satellite Symposium

The Department of Biochemistry (Life Sciences) is organizing International SFRR Satellite Symposium on Free Radicals in Health and Disease on 17 -18 March 2009 under UGC-DRS programme.
Eminent researchers and professors from USA, Germany, Netherland, etc. are expected to deliver key note lectures. I hoped that this symposium would be of immense help in providing a platform for students, research scholars, scientists, teachers to discuss, deliberate and exchange novel ideas in the field of free radicals related to health and diseases.

Further details can be obtained by visiting the conference web-site
www.sfrrlko2009.com

I would also like to thank organizing committee for doing this great job.

with regards

Ghulam Jeelani
BSc-2003 (Industrial Chemistry)
National Institute of Infectious Diseases Tokyo, Japan



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Three-day International Conference on ‘Multimedia, Signal processing and Communication Technologies (IMPACT-2009)’ at ZHCE, AMU

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ALIGARH, March 14: Inaugurating a three-day International Conference on 'Multimedia, Signal processing and Communication Technologies (IMPACT-2009)' at Zakir Husain College of Engineering an Technology, Aligarh Muslim University, Vice Chancellor, Professor P.K. Abdul Azis said that we are celebrating the 20th anniversary of www.

Prof. Azis said that the Department of Electronics Engineering has taken a lead by organizing such a big Conference at an international level and hoped that this Conference shall lead to further collaborative efforts between AMU and other leading institutions of the world in various areas related to Electronics Engineering.

Professor Azis hoped that this three-day international conference will create a new environment and boost in the Multimedia and would create an impact in the mind of young students and researchers.

Earlier, Professor M. Salim Beg, Convener of the Conference stated that we received nearly 300 papers from across the globe and about 100 papers were finally selected by a panel of reviewers.

He said that a large number of delegates from foreign countries including USA, UK, France, South Africa, Australia, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Iran, Iraq, Thailand and almost all the IITS, IISCs, NITs, etc., will present their papers.

Prof. Beg said that apart from technical paper submission, we shall also have keynote / invited talks from several experts drawn from around the world. He said that Dr. Ashok Chandra, Wireless Advisor, Ministry of Communications, Government of India, Prof. M.M. Jamali, University of Toledo, USA and Dr. Y.C. Chang, MMU, Malaysia will deliver the invited talks.

In his welcome address, Professor Z.A. Abbasi, Chairman, Department of Electronics Engineering said that the Conference has received a great response from every corner and it has attracted a number of quality research papers and after peer review only high quality papers were selected.

Professor M.T. Ahmad, Principal, Z.H. College of Engineering and Technology said that this is the first international conference organized by a department of the College and hoped that it will generate exchange of innovative ideas which will help in the dissemination of knowledge in the frontier areas.

Professor A.A. Nizami, Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology said that the theme of the conference is of great importance, specially in the fast changing world scenario and will have a deep IMPACT.

Professor Waseem Ahmad proposed a vote thanks. On this occasion, AMU Vice Chancellor Professor Azis released a souvenir and CD.

(Dr. Rahat Abrar)
Public Relations' Officer

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Kamil's Book of of Kashmiri poems released at AMU

Full Article At

http://www.kashmirobserver.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1068:kamils-book-released-at-amu-seminar-&catid=3:regional-news&Itemid=4

Kamil's Book Released at AMU Seminar

Afzal Usmani
M.Sc.Engg.(Electronics)-1997
Austin TX

AMUAAGC organizes MUNNI BEGUM Concert on April 25

Asak!

The Aligarh Muslim University Alumni Association of Greater Chicago (AMUAAGC) is proudly organizing a Musical evening featuring the Ghazal legend 'Munni Begum' on Sat April 25th, 2009 at College of Lake County (Lumber Center for Performing Arts), Grayslake IL. The musical event will also feature some other vocal maestros. All proceedings from the show will go towards the Girl's Education projects; all donations are tax deductible.

Please come and enjoy ghazals, naghmein & popular film songs. Seats are limited, so please reserve your seats early. For more information, contact Dr. Ateeq Ahmad, Convener or visit www.amuaachicago.org

Thanks,

Javed F. Husain
B. Tech - 99
Chicago, US


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Report of Extra Mural Lecture at Dept. Islamic Studies AMU Aligarh

By the Name of Allah Taala

Extra-Mural Lecture in the Dept. of Islamic Studies (A.M.U)

The Scope and Character of Modern Science-Implications for Islamic
Civilization.

Under the Extra-Mural Lecture programme organized by the Dept. of
Islamic Studies (A.M.U. Aligarh) on 26th Feb. 2009, Prof. Kunwar Muhammad Yusuf Amin (Dept.of Ilmul Adviah, A.K.Tibbiya College, A.M.U.) delivered a lecture on the Scope and Character of Modern Science-Implications for Islamic Civilization. The programme was presided over by Dr. Muhammad Zaki Kirmani, Director, Centre for Studies on Science (Aligarh)

Delivering the Lecture, Prof. Yusuf Amin stated that modern science
should be absorbed by the Eastern Civilization in a recasted manner with ethical values guiding both the selection of research topics and the practical application of scientific findings. He further observed that the new model of science may help the West also, which itself wants to give a new shape to science so that grave physical problems like Global Warming and cultural problems like the loss of meaning and ethical sense may be avoided.

In his presidential remarks, Dr. Zaki Kirmani said that
although it may not be said so explicitly but western modern science
inculcates materialism and rejection of supra-human guidance. So science should undergo a rebirth, combining observation with divine guidance.

Earlier, welcoming the guests and participants, Prof. Zafarul Islam,
Chairman, Dept. of Islamic Studies stressed the need for subordinating science to religious values and for the development of science in such a way which could benefit humanity. In his introductory remarks, Dr. Abdul Majid Khan, Convener of the Extra-Mural Lectures called for imbuing self-confidence among scholars for undertaking critical analysis of modern western science. He also emphasized the need of abjuring the blind imitation of western scientific paradigms in order to save humanity from the worst
catastrophes. The lecture followed by a lively discussion joined by a number of scholars and researchers. The programme was attended by the faculty members, students and research scholars of the different Depts. of the University and other institutions in addition to that of Islamic Studies and Arabic.

(Dr. Abdul Majid Khan, Convener of Extra-Mural Lectures)

Prof. Zafarul Islam
Chairman, Department of Islamic Studies
AMU Aligarh

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International conference on Multimedia

The Department of Electronics Engineering is organizing an International Conference on Multimedia, Signal Processing And Communication Technologies (IMPACT-2009) during 14th - 16th March 2009 at AMU, Aligarh. The event is expected to provide an interactive platform to engineers, scientists, teachers, researchers and students to exchange their innovative ideas and experiences in the areas of multimedia, Signal Processing and Communication technologies.

IMPACT-2009 is technically co-sponsored by IEEE U.P. section as well as by DSP Technical Committee of IEEE Cicuits and Systems Society, and is also listed on the main IEEE conference web-page. More details of the conference are ofcourse available at its web-site www.impact2009.com.

There were around 300 paper submissions to this conference, from which we have short-listed only about 100 papers after careful reviewing by our panel of experts in our International Advisory Committee (IAC) and Technical Programme committee. Names of these committee members are available at http://www.impact2009.com/committees.htm.

Dr. Rahat Abrar, PRO, AMU, Aligarh

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Delegation of Iranian University visits AMU

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Aligarh March 12: A delegation from the University of Sistan and Baluchastan (USB), Zehedon, Iran has visited the Aligarh Muslim University today and met the AMU Vice Chancellor, Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis.

Prof. Adam Torkamanzehi, Vice Chancellor, University of Sistan and Baluchastan, Iran pointed out that the main objective of this visit was to discuss and initiate various avenues which exist for scientific cooperation between the two Universities. He presented a draft proposal for cooperation and mutual interaction between AMU and USB, Iran

AMU Vice Chancellor Prof. Azis said that the AMU will cooperate with USB in instituting journals of research in any field of mutual interest by offering expert editorial board assistance and contributing research articles. He said that both Universities agreed to exchange information in the form of books, scientific journals and student theses through their library systems.

The draft proposal also stated that both the parties will facilitate the contribution/ assistance of their faculty members and scientists to jointly organize conferences and scientific workshops. It was also discussed that Archaeology, Architectural Engineering, Persian, History, Biotechnology and Nanotechnology be given special consideration between the two Universities.

AMU Registrar Prof. V. K. Abdul Jaleel, OSD (Development) Prof. Pervez Mustajab, Dean, Faculty of Arts Prof. A. K. Qasmi and Director, Institute of Persian Research, Prof. Azarmi Dukht Safavi also attended the meeting.

(Dr. Rahat Abrar)

Public Relations' Officer

Chemical Engineer Required in Kuwait

Salam Alaikum

One of the leading trading company in Kuwait has the following requirements,

Technical Sales Engineer (WWTP):
Qualifications: B.Tech Chemical with minimum 2 to 3 years experience in waste / effluent water treatment plants.

Technical Sales Executive (Chemicals):
Qualifications: Freshers / B.Sc Chemistry with 2 to 3 years of experience in boiler/ cooling tower water treatment system.

Please send your CVs to hussain.sm@arabicompany.net


Best Regards,

Manzar Husain
B.Tech (Chemical), 1999
Kuwait




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