Its a commendable attempt. Its a huge amount to make lives better. Bill has opened the gates to change millions of lives in the next decade."Incredible progress over the past decade, but the world must invest more to save lives.
By continuing to increase access to proven vaccines, and by introducing new vaccines as they become available, the world could save more than eight million lives by 2020. With this in mind, we are committing $10 billion over the next decade to support vaccine research, development, and delivery." -- PR on Bill And Melinda Gates Foundation
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Decade of Vaccines: Bill And Melinda Gates Foundation
Vice Chancellor Selection Process Gets Strict
Read More : Stricter norms for VC job?"It may no longer be possible to become vice-chancellor of a central or private university merely because a person thinks he is worthy of the job, is able to exercise influence, or is its promoter. He will have to be a part of a National Registry of VCs that will be compiled by the collegium of the proposed National Commission for Higher Education and Research (NCHER)." -- TOI
A step in the right direction. It is usually seen that a candidate hyped higher than Obama, when assumes the responsibility of a VC, turns all hopes down. It becomes difficult to judge whether it was a wrong choice, or the choice has made him wrong.
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Saturday, January 30, 2010
AMU Medical Entrance Test And Resuting Situations
Going through various mails posted at nets regarding AMU Medical Entrance test recently held,given me deepest shock.Its only AMU about which no fingers have been raised in respect of Entrance Examinations.Any one can see the visitors comments recorded by them during their stay for Entrance test.
If there is an iota of doubt about the fairness of the prestegious examination , the test exam should be rescheduled again in the interest of the university's prestige at global level.
Since the Medical students are exihibiting their anger through strike the relevent authoriteis shall take notice on priority basis before it goes out of hand like the last student agitation.
May i dare to invite attention of Naushad Ansari n Javed sahiban to look into it.The teachers are busy in court elections. they r more worreid about the Chancellor------.
Hasan Mateen
Hasan Mateenul Islam
Al-Musanna College of Technology
Muladdah, Musanna
Sultanate of Oman
Tel no-0096897029186
AMU Skating team Heading For Nationals In Chandigarh 16 Feb 2010
Juniors Team U.P Junior Team selected:Mohd Yaqzan(captain),Aftab Alam(vice-captain),Saad ullah khan,Osama baig(G.K),Yawar(G.K),Umar Sherwani,asad Ullah Khan,Ashab khan,Mohd Areeb Khan
Easy Tips To An Organized Hostel Room
Try a little bit everyday. Try to do the job of removing cluttering a little bit every day. If you keep waiting for the weekend, the things get messed up so badly that you may leave for the next weekend only to realize that the situation is even worse now. When returning from classes put the bags, copies and pens in their respective places at the very moment. If a vehicle has been used the keys should be kept in the most accessible place to avoid time loss when you have to start a trip again.
Make your bed every day: The habit of making your bed, bedsheets and blankets properly folded before leaving for the classes. It is bound to give you a soothing feeling when you return back tired.
When buying for racks other utilities for the table try to get a multipurpose rack. One single space will provide for keeping many of the things at an accessible place. Don't pile up junk receipts. Keep necessary and warranty related bills and warranty cards in a separate folder.
Avoid excessive shopping especially for clothes. Think realistically. Do you need more. Because the older ones keep lying and just gobble up the already limited space in the hostel shelves.
Try these simple steps and you will feel better, every day studying and relaxing in an organized and clean environment.
By: Saba Naaz
Friday, January 29, 2010
Thoughts By Zartab Jafri
Salam Everyone
Salam Everyone,
This Is Saba Naaz Here. I have accepted to write for AMUNAV. I will be writing on a few topics like Jobs Vacancies, and some random articles.
Thank You
This Is Saba Naaz Here. I have accepted to write for AMUNAV. I will be writing on a few topics like Jobs Vacancies, and some random articles.
Thank You
4 Gmail Features You Can't Afford To Miss
Oops! I Want My Mail Back
The send button on emails have caused more jaw drops than Hollywood flicks. 7 out of 10 people hit the send button too soon and want the mail back. The undo send feature can be activated from the labs (the green beaker icon on top right corner of your inbox). It give you a maximum of 10 seconds to pull your mail back from the servers, if you have send it by mistake.Preserve Common Responses To Send Again And Again
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When replying to a message, the entire message gets quoted. If you wish to respond only to certain lines of the message and quote only those lines, then activate the Quote Selected Text Only from the labs.Inbox Preview
At times we need to check our inbox again and again if we are anxiously waiting for a message. Gmail takes certain amount of time to open. The inbox preview feature provides the status of first 10 messages even before the inbox actually open. If you find no new mail you can log off saving your time and effort. If the message is there, you will be delighted to much earlier than the opening of inbox.
New Features On AMU News And Views
It is a matter of great pleasure to announce that AMUNAV is expanding its wings to cover many other reader centric areas. 11 new columns will make reading AMUNAV more pleasurable and fruitful. The following logos will serve as an easy identification of the areas of your interest.
I also take this opportunity to announce that we are starting with guest columns to present you the talent that lies in AMU. If you wish to showcase your skills to the huge reader base of AMUNAV, choose the topic of your interest and send the entries to amunewsandviews@gmail.com. If selected you stand a chance to be published on this site. Along with this you may send your picture if you wish in 200 px by 200 px max, and a brief bio (250 characters) as well. If you own a blog / website and wish to place a link along with this you can do so along with a brief description (250 characters) of you blog / website.
I also take this opportunity to announce that we are starting with guest columns to present you the talent that lies in AMU. If you wish to showcase your skills to the huge reader base of AMUNAV, choose the topic of your interest and send the entries to amunewsandviews@gmail.com. If selected you stand a chance to be published on this site. Along with this you may send your picture if you wish in 200 px by 200 px max, and a brief bio (250 characters) as well. If you own a blog / website and wish to place a link along with this you can do so along with a brief description (250 characters) of you blog / website.
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Facebook Status Messages are the New Chain Emails
These viral status messages, brand-new creations about Internet dangers and free money, aren't the only hoaxes to find their way to the social space. Older urban legends have also been re-crafted to now fit the Facebook era.
Read More at Facebook Status Messages are the New Chain Emails
Thursday, January 28, 2010
AMU Medical Entrance test: Azad assures AMU students of 'appropriate action'
"ALIGARH: Union health minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Thursday assured medical students of AMU that he would initiate "appropiate action" on their claim of irregularities in the admission tests conducted for post-graduate seats in the Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College under the university"Read More ...
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
AMU Organised National Integration Marathon Race
AMU Registrar Prof. V. K. Abdul Jaleel was the Chief Guest and distributed the prizes to the winners.
Prof. Ainul Haq, Dean, Students’ Welfare and Prof. M. Zubair Khan, Proctor of the University graced the prize distribution function.
Dr. Shadab Khurshid, President, Hiking & Mountaineering Club said that for the first time more than six hundred boys and girls from different educational institutions of Aligarh District participated in the four kilometer and eight kilometer race starting from Willingdon Cricket Pavilion.
Mohd. Hasan, Captain of the Club proposed a vote of thanks. A large number of students and staff witnessed the prize distribution ceremony at Football Ground of the University.
Aligarh Muslim University VC Felicitates 140 Eminent Teachers Research Scholars And Students
Awardees With The Vice Chancellor Prof. P.K. Abdul Azis, AMU Aligarh
Prof. P.K. Abdul Azis presenting the award to Prof. Akhtar Haseeb, Chairman, department of Plant Protection in the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences.
The Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis felicitated about 140 eminent teachers, research scholars and students who brought laurels to the institution on the occasion of Republic Day celebrations. Mr. Shazi Shakeel of Interdisciplinary Biotechnology Unit was given certificate of honour as "Most Active Research Scholar" for his outstanding contributions towards research activities, while Professor Akhtar Haseeb, Chairman, department of Plant Protection in the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences was awarded the certificate of honour as "Most Active Teacher". Prof. Haseeb has twenty research paper to his credit published during 2009 and has participated in two international and four national conferences.
Professor Mohammad Irfan, Department of Physics was felicitated for securing the largest project fund of Rs. 208.40 Lakhs from DST on ALICE-operation and Utilization and Grid Computing.
Ms. Aysha Mubeen, MBBS (Final) was honoured for receiving Gold Medal highest Gold Medals. The University also felicitated Ms. Manisha Sharma, Ghazal Salahuddin, Sahila Salahuddin and Mr. Abdul Aziz, N.P. for remarkable achievement of 100% attendance in classrooms.
Professor Shamim Jairajpuri, Prof. Athar Siddiqui, Prof. A. M. K. Shahryar, Prof. A. K. Qasmi, Prof. Syed Mohammad Amin, Dr. Asad Ali Khursheed, Prof. M. Shabbir, Prof. Asghar Abbas, Prof. Prabhat Kumar, Dr. Shah Alam, Dr. Riaz Ahmad, Dr. Syed Moeid Ahmad, Dr. Mohd. Kaleemuddin, Dr. Shahab Fazal Dr. Mohd. Ayaz, Dr. Mohd. Hayat and Dr. Asadullah Khan were awarded Certificate of Merit for their outstanding contributions.
Dr. Rahat Abrar, Public Relations Officer was awarded Best Employee of the Year Award in the Non-teaching staff category. Dr. Fatima Shujatullah of Microbiology, Dr. Yasir Hasan Siddiqui, Zoology, Syed Shabih Hasan, Computer Engineering, Dr. Naseem Ahmad, Botany and Dr. Parveen Kumar were honoured with "Young Scientist Award".
Seven students who were selected in Central Civil Services and 45 boys and girls who were selected in IITs were also felicitated.
About forty students of literary, cultural and sports activities were presented with mementoes in recognition of outstanding contribution to co-curricular activities during 2009.
In his presidential address, AMU Vice Chancellor Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis said that AMU is celebrating Republic Day as a mark of recognizing the talents of students and teachers for their outstanding contribution in their respective field. He appealed to staff and students to gain knowledge because knowledge is a power and knowledge comes from teachers and books. He urged the students to read the books. Prof. Azis said that students need motivation and guidance so they will excel in their fields.
In his welcome address, Prof. V. K. Abdul Jaleel, Registrar of the University said that Merit Evening Award Ceremony to felicitate the teachers, non-teaching employees and students who have brought laurels to the University, was initiated by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis two years back for motivating the students for bringing the best out of them for the academic, cultural, literary and sporting excellence. The faculty members are getting large funded projects from various agencies of repute. As a result the AMU rose to the 8th position among Indian universities.
He said the result of this merit evening is more amazing and pronouncing among the students. Last year we had only one student with 100% attendance but the number has increased five times now. The entire credit goes to the Vice Chancellor who has brought this revolutionary change by motivating and promoting University staff and students through introduction of this kind of programmes.
On this occasion, Dr. P. V. Jaganmohan, Commissioner, Aligarh Division, Professor Ziauddin Khairoowala, Dean Faculty of Commerce and Prof. M. Zubair Khan, Dean, Faculty of Science also addressed the Merit Evening Awards ceremony.
Prof. N. A. K. Durrani, Media Advisor and Convener of the Programme announced the list of awardees. Prof. Ainul Haque, Dean Students' Welfare proposed a vote of thanks and Dr. Shakeel Samdani conducted the programme.
Readers Ask - What is an RSS feed ?
Many readers have responded to the previous post and most of the questions relate to the RSS feed. I am trying to answers all of them through this article.
On AMU news and views it appears as the following picture.
How to subscribe to an RSS feed ?
When you click on this icon it will present you with a list of readers to subsribe it to. You can choose the RSS reader of your choice. The Google Reader seems to be the best so far. If you have a gmail or any other gogle account you can easily use the same id for this as well.
What is an RSS Feed ?
An RSS feed is a page that contains a simple HTML of the site. When a new page is published on an RSS supported site, this information is converted to a simpler form and stored as an RSS feed.What is the use of an RSS feed ?
If we are in need to keep up to date information from a site of interest, then what we do is keep visiting it often and suddeny notice that the information got published on the day you missed going there. To avoid this you can use an RSS reader like Google Reader and subscribe to the RSS feed of the sites. Now whenever the site updates you will get instant information in your RSS reader just like an email.How do I know whether a particular site has an RSS feed or not ?
A small icon can be seen in any variant of the following as shown below.
On AMU news and views it appears as the following picture.
When you click on this icon it will present you with a list of readers to subsribe it to. You can choose the RSS reader of your choice. The Google Reader seems to be the best so far. If you have a gmail or any other gogle account you can easily use the same id for this as well.
Dr. Israr Ahmad Worries About Pakistan's Future
Dr. Israr Ahmad Worries About Pakistan's Future
Read More At the link aboveBy Siraj Wahab
"Published in Arab News on Saturday, September 9, 2006Dr. Israr Ahmad is known for his excellent analysis of the Qur’an in Urdu. He appears regularly on PTV, QTV and Peace TV providing critical explanations of the holy verses."
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Blog By Aligs - Impressions - Dr. Zulfiqar Hafeez
Dr. Zulfiqar Hafeez writes his blog by the title Impressions.
Blog By Aligs - Presi Dent - Major Shadab Ahmad
Mojor Shadab Ahmad, an Aligarian writes his blog by the name of Presi Dent.
How To Get Instant Alerts From AMU Sites Which Do Not Publish An RSS Feed
Many of us need instant updates from important AMU sites e.g. Controller Exams. This is needed to get first hand information about the announcement of availability of forms or dates of examinations, you cant afford to miss. Like many other sites it does not have an RSS feed so instant updates seem far fetched.
Google announced a feature in its Google reader which allows you to get instant information about any change in the site. So if you are the one who needs to track instant information as soon as the new information is posted you can benmefit from this feature. I am writing the method below.
Read best tips and tricks about blogging here.
Google announced a feature in its Google reader which allows you to get instant information about any change in the site. So if you are the one who needs to track instant information as soon as the new information is posted you can benmefit from this feature. I am writing the method below.
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Login to Google reader. Upper left corner shows a button "Add A Subscription". Click and enter the URL of the required site in the text box. You can add any number of sites in this manner.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
International Conference On Algebra And Its Applications
International Conference on Algebra and its Applications (ICAA-10) (20-22 February , 2010)
Registration Forms.
TOPICS:
1. Semigroups, Groups and their Representations
2. Theory of Rings and Modules
3. Commutative and Non-commutative Algebras
4. Lattices and other related structures
5. Category Theory, Galois Theory and their applications
6. Linear algebra and its applications
7. Algebraic Geometry
8. Coding Theory
Fees:
Foreign Delegates: US$ 50
Indian Delegates: Rs.: 1000
Accompanying Person: Rs. :800
Students: Rs.: 500
The registration fee has to be sent by DD in favour of
Convener, ICAA-10, Payable at Aligarh
Contact For Any Help:
Professor Afzal Beg
Convener
Department of Mathematics
Aligarh Muslim University
Aligarh-202002 (U. P.), India
Phone: (++91)-571-2701019 (office)
(++91)-9412597251(Mobile)
E-mail: begafzal@yahoo.com
Professor Mohammad Ashraf
Co-Convener
Department of Mathematics
Aligarh Muslim University
Aligarh-202002 (U. P.), India
Phone: (++91)-571-2701019 (office)
++91)-9412517492 (Mobile)
E-mail: mashrafmath@gmail.com
Get Free Access To Francis And Taylor Maths And Stats Journal Till 31 January
Registration Forms.
TOPICS:
1. Semigroups, Groups and their Representations
2. Theory of Rings and Modules
3. Commutative and Non-commutative Algebras
4. Lattices and other related structures
5. Category Theory, Galois Theory and their applications
6. Linear algebra and its applications
7. Algebraic Geometry
8. Coding Theory
Fees:
Foreign Delegates: US$ 50
Indian Delegates: Rs.: 1000
Accompanying Person: Rs. :800
Students: Rs.: 500
The registration fee has to be sent by DD in favour of
Convener, ICAA-10, Payable at Aligarh
Contact For Any Help:
Professor Afzal Beg
Convener
Department of Mathematics
Aligarh Muslim University
Aligarh-202002 (U. P.), India
Phone: (++91)-571-2701019 (office)
(++91)-9412597251(Mobile)
E-mail: begafzal@yahoo.com
Professor Mohammad Ashraf
Co-Convener
Department of Mathematics
Aligarh Muslim University
Aligarh-202002 (U. P.), India
Phone: (++91)-571-2701019 (office)
++91)-9412517492 (Mobile)
E-mail: mashrafmath@gmail.com
Get Free Access To Francis And Taylor Maths And Stats Journal Till 31 January
Friday, January 22, 2010
Is Celebrity Visit To AMU Justified ?
AMU fora are hot with discussions on celeb visits to AMU. Some say its a waste, while others feel its necessary.
What do you feel ?
What do you feel ?
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Shahrukh Khan, Javed Akhtar And Shabana Azmi Visit Postponed
The Aligarh Muslim University has decided to postpone the visit of cine-star Shahrukh Khan scheduled for January 23, 2010 due to inclement cold and fog and the predictions of very bad weather in the next two days.
A fresh date of the Khan’s visit to AMU will be announced later.
A fresh date of the Khan’s visit to AMU will be announced later.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Shahrukh Khan, Javed Akhtar And Shabana Azmi Visiting AMU on 23rd January
Noted Film Star Shahrukh Khan is visiting the Aligarh Muslim University to interact with the students on January 23, 2010 at 1:30 pm at the Kennedy Auditorium. Famous Urdu poet, lyricist and scriptwriter Javed Akhtar and film actress & social activist Shabana Azmi will also interact with the students. Mr. Javed Akhtar is an alumnus of this institution.
Algebra And Chemistry Conference
International Conference on Algebra and its Applications (ICAA-10), 20-22 Feb. 2010 under (Under UGC-DRS Programme)
National Symposium on Recent Trends in Chemical Sciences (NSRTCS - 2010), 24-25 February
Details will be published soon.
National Symposium on Recent Trends in Chemical Sciences (NSRTCS - 2010), 24-25 February
Details will be published soon.
Monday, January 18, 2010
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Saturday, January 16, 2010
Just A Drop From The Ocean By: Parvin Shere
Author of: "RAINDROPS ON PARCHED LAND" (NIHAL - E - DIL PAR SAHAB JAISE),2010 edition.
Based on a single theme of 'MOTHER'
Like a flower on a cactus, a fountain splashing out from the bosom of a burning stone, a drop of cool air on the lips of a burning wind, a peaceful melody in a jungle of screams, a blanket of sunlight on a shivering body in the peak of winter, a shower of dew kisses on the parched lips of the Earth, a cloud providing shade. This is what she is - this is what is Mother! That who cannot be explained – but can only be felt.
A Mother is that wind on whose waves blessings float on eternally . She is a branch that squeezes all of its blood to nourish its flowers until the last drop of its own life is gone.
A Mother, whether human or animal, is a messiah – selfless and giving. Her lap provides shelter from evil. Whether it is west or east, north or south – from one end to the other – after God, Mother is the protector.
A Mother’s capacity to protect her child is as vast as the universe. She holds him in her arms as universe does a tiny particle. When life becomes like a storm and the boat of fortune sinks, Mother like a canoe keeps you from striking the bottom, like a pair of invincible oars she steers you clear.
When golden sunlight and the silvery moonlight disappear, fake bright lights like a fountain fill darkness in the eyes; the sword of their rays gouges out the eyes and makes them blind. Then hiding in the bosom of Mother, closing the eyes, a flood of light appears which provides eyesight again.
No matter what of age a person is, he or she walks with Time in the outer world. But in the inner world, regardless of Time, they walk holding their Mother’s finger like a child.
Time stands still in the relationship between a Mother and child. A person remains a child receiving shelter in his Mother’s arms.
And one day the flower from the cactus dies and falls and the thorns start pricking. The fountain dries and the feet start burning on the fire filled stones. The drops of cool breeze disappear and the hot wax of life starts melting. In the jungle of screams, no melody can be found and hearing becomes impaired. The blanket of soft sunlight is snatched from the shivering body in the severe cold weather. The soul freezes, the parched dry lips of the Earth are not kissed by the dew any more, they crack and bleed, when – Mother leaves the world.
And then – hidden inside a mature body, the person who is of a tender age comes out restless, rejecting the age, time and traditions. The stony fingers of deep pain tear apart the cover; the person comes out in search of the Mother – without any footsteps of time on the face of the emotions. The emotions have the same innocence and truth which are hidden underneath the layers of practicality, rituals, and the experiences of advancing age. The hidden child comes out; the child on whose forehead there always were the lips of Motherhood without any wrinkle of time. On the heart- tree, Mother was always like a shady cloud. The finger of Motherhood always cleaned the dust of pain from the body and soul. Never ever let the child go from the arms of protection.
And one day – those fingers are lifeless; the wind takes away those shady clouds from the heart tree. The little tree starts burning in the sun. The wind seems to be bent upon to break it, uproot it. So today – on the burning desert of feelings, instead of a woman, a young girl is standing by the fragile door of time, holding the finger of insecurity, with wounded eyes in deep dark silence - scared and alone. The young girl, who was hidden in the mold of a mature body has come out. The sound of feelings has taken the young girl, who has no footsteps of time on the face of her emotions, beyond the pain of knowledge.
In the arm of her Mother – she kept dreaming to have the moon. She was busy catching butterflies, collecting colorful flowers; fearless and protected. Every moment, regardless of distance, Mother was flowing in the body and soul as a fragrance. Fingers of Motherly love untangled the tangled life. But now – those fingers are lifeless. The wind has taken away that shady cloud from the heart tree. The little heart tree is parched in the burning sun. The girl’s restless eyes wander on the sky in search of that cloud. All of the fireflies are now dim in the fist of life. The flowers are lost. She is losing herself in a desire to hold that finger again.
Wrapped up in the extremes of emotion with her fearful eyes, she searches in the fog for the same glittering face. But how can the empty hands of this search fill her lap with flowers? Her eyes are scattered on the sky like little pieces of light in the hope that perhaps that face will appear on some edge of the galaxy – only once more!
Her bleeding eyes shed blood, they are scattered like flowers on the bosom of the Earth. On the tree of life, sprouts of pain are appearing. The breath of loneliness does not stop. Painful melodies are dripping on the paper as tears of blood; words are drowned in its red colors. The moisture of pain keeps the plant of creativity green. The candle of thoughts in the world of the soul is lit with the oil of sadness.
Drops of pain from the sea of feelings are being gathered in a paper cup.
Colors of moments are being scattered on a canvas.
This girl, lost in thoughts of the dark jungle, has to cross to go to the unknown valley where her Mother has gone to the minaret of light.
How many uneven stony roads are waiting for her?
How many stubborn dreams will keep on scratching her eyes with their nails?
How many black mornings will peek from the window?
How long will her cry of memories swim in the air?
How long will the swords of the past stab at her heart?
How long will those scenes dance in her eyes; when Mother’s finger stole the moon from the sky?
Mother used to save her from drowning in the sea of dreams & mirages.
And now? Where are those savior hands?
The rays of the sun are tired and sitting somewhere.
All over the wall are the stains of darkness; tradition has turned the flow of tears inside.
The valley of the heart is flooded; otherwise the surroundings would have drowned.
All the moons are broken and have disappeared. The laughter of darkness is echoing.
Those fingers that used to destroy the footprints of time from her face are no longer.
This girl has suddenly aged. The shady cloud that saved her from the burning sun is gone with the wind.
That voice, that used to swim on the waves of the air as a blessing, slowly dwindled and died. That voice is wrapped in the silence now, away from all the commotions and distruptions.
But – suddenly – that shiny face appears and scatters light.
The face smiles and says –
“My child …look, I am still here, close to you,
just for you,
just for your eyesight,
just for your touch,
just for your hearing,
open your third eye,
you can still see me, feel me, hear me.
I am lost for the world but I am in you.
How can I separate from you?
Even though one day you were separated from me physically
the tie of the soul is immortal!
We are still tied together with that rope.
We are together, gather yourself, don’t be scattered.
You should be happy that your Mother is free now.
She has freedom from the sorrowful world.
Here, there is no punishment of pain
nor the fear of dreams being shattered,
nor the tiredness of a long journey.
No worries of the world,
no gain or loss,
but only peace.
One has to finish the difficult path of the world to find this peaceful destination.
You cannot reach freedom unless you complete your journey.
Bear life with wisdom and tolerance.
Have courage because you are a Mother too.
I will walk with you like your shadow.
Hold me and finish your journey.
I am a Mother and a Mother never abandons her child.
A Mother never dies”
Suddenly the dust of darkness disappears. The girl opens her third eye and looks at her Mother on the window of her eyes. Candles of peace are lit. She picks her tear drops by her Mother’s fingers, untangles her hair, gathers herself in her Mother’s shawl, pats herself by her Mother’s hand and kisses her burning forehead by her Mother’s lips.
The storm of pain stops.
And then – she mends her broken mask and goes back inside.
Now the visionary woman gathers herself and starts to complete the journey of life holding her Mother. Now Mother is always close. Distance does not make any difference. She is still holding her close to her bosoms as the Universe holds a tiny particle. She is still here, in every corner. The soft touch of her lips on her forehead is still warm there. In her ears, Mother’s melodious voice still keeps echoing……refreshing and rejuvenating. On the waves of the wind her blessings are floating, because she is a Mother and Mother never dies. Never!
These feelings are not personal but universal. This is the story of all those individuals whose Mothers are no longer in this world. These are the feelings of those Mothers for whom children are the pivot of their lives. who feel for their children. These are the experiences of all when the hidden child deserts after the Mother leaves the world.
While Mother is alive, one remains a child, beyond the limit of age. After Mother’s death the child dies. But the bond with Mother is unbreakable - death cannot separate them. This feeling is a gift of nature which transcends religion, civilization and boundaries for humans and animals. It is free like the wind, fragrances and the clouds; no one can control it. It is equally strong and intense in everyone. A few drops have dripped from the ocean of feelings onto the paper in this collection. These feelings are not just for mine alone, they are , in fact, heartfelt reverence for every Mother, because this is a universal experience. “Motherhood” is the word that like a river runs in every vein in the form of love, sacrifice and selflessness. It is not possible for me to explain it. The entire universe exists In just one word , and the word is “Mother”!
NOTE: Extracts from : "RAINDROPS ON PARCHED LAND" (NIHAL - E - DIL PAR SAHAB JAISE)
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About the author: PARVIN SHERE is a poet, painter, and musician. She formally
developed her talent of painting at the University of Manitoba, Canada. Parvin's visual art has been exhibited in Canada, United States of America, England, France, Germany and India. She has won several awards internationally.
THE SELECTION COMMITTEE OF "ADABI CULTURE", VARANASI, INDIA HAS
AWARDED PARVIN SHERE'S "KIRCHIAN"("FRAGMENTS") AS ONE OF THE TWO BEST
BOOKS FOR THE YEAR 2008. Parvin was honoured as one of five nominees for the prestigious "WOMAN OF DISTINCTION AWARD" for her contribution to Art, Culture and Heritage in Winnipeg, Canada. After the publication of "FRAGMENTS"(KIRCHIAN), PARVIN SHERE'S latest publication "RAINDROPS ON PARCHED LAND" (NIHAL - E - DIL PAR SAHAB JAISE), 2010 edition is a unique concept that has emerged from her pen and brush. Based on a single theme of 'MOTHER', this publication has a myriad of enthralling universal implications, a unique example in the entire Urdu Literature. Several prominent scholars have pointed out that Parvin's collections are absolutely different from the collections of CHUGTAI and SADQAIN with the difference that both poetry and related paintings are created by PARVIN SHERE in a coffee table format. According to Dr. Stephen Borys, Director Winnipeg Art Gallery, Canada and former Curator - Department of European and American Art, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, PARVIN SHERE'S visual metaphors present the viewer with unsettling ambiguity. Some are points of no return tunnels of destruction, but there are also sightlines of hope and promise.
Based on a single theme of 'MOTHER'
Like a flower on a cactus, a fountain splashing out from the bosom of a burning stone, a drop of cool air on the lips of a burning wind, a peaceful melody in a jungle of screams, a blanket of sunlight on a shivering body in the peak of winter, a shower of dew kisses on the parched lips of the Earth, a cloud providing shade. This is what she is - this is what is Mother! That who cannot be explained – but can only be felt.
A Mother is that wind on whose waves blessings float on eternally . She is a branch that squeezes all of its blood to nourish its flowers until the last drop of its own life is gone.
A Mother, whether human or animal, is a messiah – selfless and giving. Her lap provides shelter from evil. Whether it is west or east, north or south – from one end to the other – after God, Mother is the protector.
A Mother’s capacity to protect her child is as vast as the universe. She holds him in her arms as universe does a tiny particle. When life becomes like a storm and the boat of fortune sinks, Mother like a canoe keeps you from striking the bottom, like a pair of invincible oars she steers you clear.
When golden sunlight and the silvery moonlight disappear, fake bright lights like a fountain fill darkness in the eyes; the sword of their rays gouges out the eyes and makes them blind. Then hiding in the bosom of Mother, closing the eyes, a flood of light appears which provides eyesight again.
Time stands still in the relationship between a Mother and child. A person remains a child receiving shelter in his Mother’s arms.
And one day the flower from the cactus dies and falls and the thorns start pricking. The fountain dries and the feet start burning on the fire filled stones. The drops of cool breeze disappear and the hot wax of life starts melting. In the jungle of screams, no melody can be found and hearing becomes impaired. The blanket of soft sunlight is snatched from the shivering body in the severe cold weather. The soul freezes, the parched dry lips of the Earth are not kissed by the dew any more, they crack and bleed, when – Mother leaves the world.
And then – hidden inside a mature body, the person who is of a tender age comes out restless, rejecting the age, time and traditions. The stony fingers of deep pain tear apart the cover; the person comes out in search of the Mother – without any footsteps of time on the face of the emotions. The emotions have the same innocence and truth which are hidden underneath the layers of practicality, rituals, and the experiences of advancing age. The hidden child comes out; the child on whose forehead there always were the lips of Motherhood without any wrinkle of time. On the heart- tree, Mother was always like a shady cloud. The finger of Motherhood always cleaned the dust of pain from the body and soul. Never ever let the child go from the arms of protection.
And one day – those fingers are lifeless; the wind takes away those shady clouds from the heart tree. The little tree starts burning in the sun. The wind seems to be bent upon to break it, uproot it. So today – on the burning desert of feelings, instead of a woman, a young girl is standing by the fragile door of time, holding the finger of insecurity, with wounded eyes in deep dark silence - scared and alone. The young girl, who was hidden in the mold of a mature body has come out. The sound of feelings has taken the young girl, who has no footsteps of time on the face of her emotions, beyond the pain of knowledge.
In the arm of her Mother – she kept dreaming to have the moon. She was busy catching butterflies, collecting colorful flowers; fearless and protected. Every moment, regardless of distance, Mother was flowing in the body and soul as a fragrance. Fingers of Motherly love untangled the tangled life. But now – those fingers are lifeless. The wind has taken away that shady cloud from the heart tree. The little heart tree is parched in the burning sun. The girl’s restless eyes wander on the sky in search of that cloud. All of the fireflies are now dim in the fist of life. The flowers are lost. She is losing herself in a desire to hold that finger again.
Wrapped up in the extremes of emotion with her fearful eyes, she searches in the fog for the same glittering face. But how can the empty hands of this search fill her lap with flowers? Her eyes are scattered on the sky like little pieces of light in the hope that perhaps that face will appear on some edge of the galaxy – only once more!
Her bleeding eyes shed blood, they are scattered like flowers on the bosom of the Earth. On the tree of life, sprouts of pain are appearing. The breath of loneliness does not stop. Painful melodies are dripping on the paper as tears of blood; words are drowned in its red colors. The moisture of pain keeps the plant of creativity green. The candle of thoughts in the world of the soul is lit with the oil of sadness.
Drops of pain from the sea of feelings are being gathered in a paper cup.
Colors of moments are being scattered on a canvas.
This girl, lost in thoughts of the dark jungle, has to cross to go to the unknown valley where her Mother has gone to the minaret of light.
How many uneven stony roads are waiting for her?
How many stubborn dreams will keep on scratching her eyes with their nails?
How many black mornings will peek from the window?
How long will her cry of memories swim in the air?
How long will the swords of the past stab at her heart?
How long will those scenes dance in her eyes; when Mother’s finger stole the moon from the sky?
Mother used to save her from drowning in the sea of dreams & mirages.
And now? Where are those savior hands?
The rays of the sun are tired and sitting somewhere.
All over the wall are the stains of darkness; tradition has turned the flow of tears inside.
The valley of the heart is flooded; otherwise the surroundings would have drowned.
All the moons are broken and have disappeared. The laughter of darkness is echoing.
Those fingers that used to destroy the footprints of time from her face are no longer.
This girl has suddenly aged. The shady cloud that saved her from the burning sun is gone with the wind.
That voice, that used to swim on the waves of the air as a blessing, slowly dwindled and died. That voice is wrapped in the silence now, away from all the commotions and distruptions.
But – suddenly – that shiny face appears and scatters light.
The face smiles and says –
“My child …look, I am still here, close to you,
just for you,
just for your eyesight,
just for your touch,
just for your hearing,
open your third eye,
you can still see me, feel me, hear me.
I am lost for the world but I am in you.
How can I separate from you?
Even though one day you were separated from me physically
the tie of the soul is immortal!
We are still tied together with that rope.
We are together, gather yourself, don’t be scattered.
You should be happy that your Mother is free now.
She has freedom from the sorrowful world.
Here, there is no punishment of pain
nor the fear of dreams being shattered,
nor the tiredness of a long journey.
No worries of the world,
no gain or loss,
but only peace.
One has to finish the difficult path of the world to find this peaceful destination.
You cannot reach freedom unless you complete your journey.
Bear life with wisdom and tolerance.
Have courage because you are a Mother too.
I will walk with you like your shadow.
Hold me and finish your journey.
I am a Mother and a Mother never abandons her child.
A Mother never dies”
Suddenly the dust of darkness disappears. The girl opens her third eye and looks at her Mother on the window of her eyes. Candles of peace are lit. She picks her tear drops by her Mother’s fingers, untangles her hair, gathers herself in her Mother’s shawl, pats herself by her Mother’s hand and kisses her burning forehead by her Mother’s lips.
The storm of pain stops.
And then – she mends her broken mask and goes back inside.
Now the visionary woman gathers herself and starts to complete the journey of life holding her Mother. Now Mother is always close. Distance does not make any difference. She is still holding her close to her bosoms as the Universe holds a tiny particle. She is still here, in every corner. The soft touch of her lips on her forehead is still warm there. In her ears, Mother’s melodious voice still keeps echoing……refreshing and rejuvenating. On the waves of the wind her blessings are floating, because she is a Mother and Mother never dies. Never!
These feelings are not personal but universal. This is the story of all those individuals whose Mothers are no longer in this world. These are the feelings of those Mothers for whom children are the pivot of their lives. who feel for their children. These are the experiences of all when the hidden child deserts after the Mother leaves the world.
While Mother is alive, one remains a child, beyond the limit of age. After Mother’s death the child dies. But the bond with Mother is unbreakable - death cannot separate them. This feeling is a gift of nature which transcends religion, civilization and boundaries for humans and animals. It is free like the wind, fragrances and the clouds; no one can control it. It is equally strong and intense in everyone. A few drops have dripped from the ocean of feelings onto the paper in this collection. These feelings are not just for mine alone, they are , in fact, heartfelt reverence for every Mother, because this is a universal experience. “Motherhood” is the word that like a river runs in every vein in the form of love, sacrifice and selflessness. It is not possible for me to explain it. The entire universe exists In just one word , and the word is “Mother”!
NOTE: Extracts from : "RAINDROPS ON PARCHED LAND" (NIHAL - E - DIL PAR SAHAB JAISE)
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developed her talent of painting at the University of Manitoba, Canada. Parvin's visual art has been exhibited in Canada, United States of America, England, France, Germany and India. She has won several awards internationally.
THE SELECTION COMMITTEE OF "ADABI CULTURE", VARANASI, INDIA HAS
AWARDED PARVIN SHERE'S "KIRCHIAN"("FRAGMENTS") AS ONE OF THE TWO BEST
BOOKS FOR THE YEAR 2008. Parvin was honoured as one of five nominees for the prestigious "WOMAN OF DISTINCTION AWARD" for her contribution to Art, Culture and Heritage in Winnipeg, Canada. After the publication of "FRAGMENTS"(KIRCHIAN), PARVIN SHERE'S latest publication "RAINDROPS ON PARCHED LAND" (NIHAL - E - DIL PAR SAHAB JAISE), 2010 edition is a unique concept that has emerged from her pen and brush. Based on a single theme of 'MOTHER', this publication has a myriad of enthralling universal implications, a unique example in the entire Urdu Literature. Several prominent scholars have pointed out that Parvin's collections are absolutely different from the collections of CHUGTAI and SADQAIN with the difference that both poetry and related paintings are created by PARVIN SHERE in a coffee table format. According to Dr. Stephen Borys, Director Winnipeg Art Gallery, Canada and former Curator - Department of European and American Art, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, PARVIN SHERE'S visual metaphors present the viewer with unsettling ambiguity. Some are points of no return tunnels of destruction, but there are also sightlines of hope and promise.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Thanks To 100 Members For Their Support And Making AMUNAV a Huge Success
Dear Friends,
I express thanks from the core of my heart for supporting AMUNAV by joining it and making it such a huge success. The credit goes to all of You, for this success. I also extend my special thanks to eminent AMU alumni Prof. Syed Waris Shere (Alig), Mantioba Canada, Dr. Asad U Khan, President Islamic Education Foundation of Manitoba Inc and Hakeem Naquibul Islam, Assistant Director(Unani), Regional Research Instititue of Unani Medicine, Srinagar.
The blog stands firm in the service of AMU students, Staff and Alumni because of the following 100 member who have tirelessly supported and propagated AMUNAV. Along with this 210 RSS feed readers and 129 members on AMUtwitter. Thanks to all members.
I express thanks from the core of my heart for supporting AMUNAV by joining it and making it such a huge success. The credit goes to all of You, for this success. I also extend my special thanks to eminent AMU alumni Prof. Syed Waris Shere (Alig), Mantioba Canada, Dr. Asad U Khan, President Islamic Education Foundation of Manitoba Inc and Hakeem Naquibul Islam, Assistant Director(Unani), Regional Research Instititue of Unani Medicine, Srinagar.
The blog stands firm in the service of AMU students, Staff and Alumni because of the following 100 member who have tirelessly supported and propagated AMUNAV. Along with this 210 RSS feed readers and 129 members on AMUtwitter. Thanks to all members.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Get Ready For AMU Aligarh Summer University 2010
Summer University AMU Aligarh 2010 starts in February.
Course Fees : FREE
Professor Asad Ahmed, Ph.D. (Yale). University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB. Jumping genes: How and why genes jump? on February 4 - 6. 2010
Professor Ashraf Khan, M.D. (Aligarh), FRCPath (London). University of Massachusetts Medical
Shool, Worcester, MA. Cancer pathobiology with breast cancer as a model to study advances in cancer medicine. on February 8 - 10. 2010
Professor Irfan Habib, D.Phil. (Oxford). Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. National movement and
current historiography. February 11 - 13. 2010
Dr Nadeem Akhtar, Ph.D. (Surrey). Centre for Excellence in Wireless Technology, Chennai, AP.
Next generation wireless standards. February 15 - 17. 2010
Dr Shahid Jameel, Ph.D. (Washington State). International Centre for Genetic Engineering and
Biotechnology, New Delhi. Understanding viruses and viral diseases. February 18 - 20. 2010
Mr Qasim Zaidi, MBA (IIM, Lucknow). Tribal Fusion R&D/Exponential Inc., New Delhi. Digital
entrepreunership: Creating an internet pure play. February 25 - 27. 2010
Professor Tariq Haqqi, Ph.D. (Aligarh). MetroHealth/Case Western Reserve University,
Cleveland, OH. The immune system in health and disease. March 1 - 3. 2010
Professor Faqir C. Khanna, Ph.D. (Florida State). University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB. Symmetry
and development of modern Physics. March 8 - 10. 2010
The Summer University program is open to senior undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in
the Aligarh Muslim University and its affiliated institutions. Students from other universities are also
welcome, but special permission would be required. All students who wish to attend should register
by writing to:. This is a free educational program offered by the alumni
of the Aligarh Muslim University to enhance the education of Aligarh students and to provide
educational advice. Depending on the enrolment in individual courses, lectures will be given either in
the Zoology Lecture Theatre or Seminar Room from 2:00 - 5:00 PM each day. The program is run
on western standards of punctuality, informality, and academic ethics; it will not be affected by
holidays or other events in Aligarh.
The 2010 session of the Summer University is dedicated to the memory of Professor Abrar M. Khan, Ph.D.
(Minnesota) of the Botany Department, who did much to bring modern scientific research to Aligarh.
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For further information, check the Summer University website http://www.ualberta.ca/~asada
or contact asada@ualberta.ca
Course Fees : FREE
Professor Ashraf Khan, M.D. (Aligarh), FRCPath (London). University of Massachusetts Medical
Shool, Worcester, MA. Cancer pathobiology with breast cancer as a model to study advances in cancer medicine. on February 8 - 10. 2010
Professor Irfan Habib, D.Phil. (Oxford). Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. National movement and
current historiography. February 11 - 13. 2010
Dr Nadeem Akhtar, Ph.D. (Surrey). Centre for Excellence in Wireless Technology, Chennai, AP.
Next generation wireless standards. February 15 - 17. 2010
Dr Shahid Jameel, Ph.D. (Washington State). International Centre for Genetic Engineering and
Biotechnology, New Delhi. Understanding viruses and viral diseases. February 18 - 20. 2010
Mr Qasim Zaidi, MBA (IIM, Lucknow). Tribal Fusion R&D/Exponential Inc., New Delhi. Digital
entrepreunership: Creating an internet pure play. February 25 - 27. 2010
Professor Tariq Haqqi, Ph.D. (Aligarh). MetroHealth/Case Western Reserve University,
Cleveland, OH. The immune system in health and disease. March 1 - 3. 2010
Professor Faqir C. Khanna, Ph.D. (Florida State). University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB. Symmetry
and development of modern Physics. March 8 - 10. 2010
The Summer University program is open to senior undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in
the Aligarh Muslim University and its affiliated institutions. Students from other universities are also
welcome, but special permission would be required. All students who wish to attend should register
by writing to:
of the Aligarh Muslim University to enhance the education of Aligarh students and to provide
educational advice. Depending on the enrolment in individual courses, lectures will be given either in
the Zoology Lecture Theatre or Seminar Room from 2:00 - 5:00 PM each day. The program is run
on western standards of punctuality, informality, and academic ethics; it will not be affected by
holidays or other events in Aligarh.
The 2010 session of the Summer University is dedicated to the memory of Professor Abrar M. Khan, Ph.D.
(Minnesota) of the Botany Department, who did much to bring modern scientific research to Aligarh.
______________________________________________________________________
For further information, check the Summer University website http://www.ualberta.ca/~asada
or contact asada@ualberta.ca
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Sir Ross Masood Hall Gets Visitors Lounge And Guest Room
The Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University Prof. P K Abdul Azis today inaugurated the Visitor’s Lounge and Guest Room at the Sir Ross Masood hall. This is the first of its kind facility to the parents of the resident of Ross Masood Hall.
Prof. Nawab Ali Khan, Provost Sir Ross Masood Hall, Wardens and Senior Hall Mr. Rubaid Ashfaq welcomed the University officials.
On this occasion, Mrs. Yasmeen Jalal beg, Finance Officer, Prof. Ainul Haq Khan, Dean Students’ Welfare, Prof. Ziauddin Khairoowala, Dean, Faculty of Commerce, Prof. M. Zubair Khan, proctor and Provosts of other Halls of Residence also grace the inaugural ceremony. AMU Vice Chancellor appreciated the efforts of the Provost, RM Hall and hoped that other Halls of residence would also provide such type of facilities for the parents of the students.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Khuda Baksh Library By Syed Waris Shere
The history of the Oriental Public Library was written by my father Syed Ahsan Shere, a historian, the first Curator of Patna Museum and the Secretary of Khuda Baksh Oriental Public Library from May 1957 till October 1962. I found in his memoirs the brief history of this famous international library which I wish to share with the people of Bihar and the remarks by some prominent people who visited this library.
The history of the Oriental Public Library, is in fact the sum total of the achievement of Khuda Baksh who, with his wide knowledge, far-reaching insight into public life, abundant energy and outstanding success in his association with people of all classes and creeds, founded the library. The Library was opened in October 1891.
In 1925 Mahatma Gandhi visited the library. His remarks are as follows:
"I heard about this beautiful library nine years ago, and ever since I have had the desire to visit it. It has given me great joy to be able to examine the rich collection of rare books which the keepers so patiently and so kindly showed me. The books are works of art. The magnificent finish and the colouring about the decorations of al-Koran and Shahnamah are an eternal feast for the eye. I revere the memory of the great founder who spared no pains or money to present India with such a rare collection".
Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru visited the Library in 1953 and his remarks are as follows:
"I had long heard of the Khuda Baksh Library and knew that it was a very fine collection. It was only this morning that I first visited it and saw some of its treasures. I found them even more remarkable than I had expected - and I had expected much. It was a rare delight to see these beautiful works of art, which enshrine a period of India's history. It was a joy and an education to see these priceless treasures, some quite unique".
Sir C.V. Raman, a scientist of international repute visited the library in 1944 and made the following remarks:
"To describe the contents of this library as a national possession of which every Indian should feel proud is to put down a mere truism. I do not think the education of any Indian complete who has not seen this great collection and learnt to appreciate its value and interest".
The first Governor General of the Indian Dominion, Lord Mountbatten of Burma (1947-1948), visited the Library in 1948 and remarked as follows:
"A unique collection of which this great country may justly be proud".
The Library contains a unique collection of the choicest and rarest manuscripts and pictures which would do honour to any of the world's biggest capitals. Patna and Bihar the land of my ancestors have every reason to be proud of it and to remember with loving gratitude that great citizen, the late Maulvi Khuda Baksh Khan, whose public-spirited generosity made it available to them.
Syed Ahsan Shere writes, "In India there existed several well known libraries, but no traces of these libraries were found after the Mutiny. In those times of which history has doleful tale to tell, these libraries were either destroyed or their books were taken out of the country. Thus as far as I am aware there are no libraries in India today, as there are none at Medina, Cairo or Constantinople. Let us hope that before long we shall possess a press to multiply the copies of valuable works and so bring them within the reach of the reading public. The year the library was opened it contained 4,000 manuscripts, it is now in the excess of several thousand. The best collections of any libraries in the world.
The library further possesses select manuscripts which formerly belonged to great orientalists like Desacy, Sir Core Ousely and Blochmann. The work of Zahrevi on surgery is a manuscript which requires particular attention. This copy bears 585 A.H. as the date of execution. In this manuscript the pictures of the surgical instruments are carefully drawn, and the similarity which some of the instruments bear to those which are supposed to be of modern invention.
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Monday, January 4, 2010
The Threat Of Terrorism - By: Syed Waris Shere
Terrorism has now become more deadly and remains a real threat to the safety and security of mankind. According to the Department of Homeland Security manifesto, "Today's terrorists can strike at any place, at any time, and with virtually any weapon." The Encyclopedia of Britannica describes terrorism as, "the systematic use of terror or unpredictable violence against governments, publics, or individuals, to attain a political objective." This is the approach that terrorists use in attempting to change a situation that they do not agree with. “Effectiveness of terrorism is first and foremost measured by the fear inspired in the target – population and government alike.” , writes Alison Jamieson, author and consultant who has written extensively in English and Italian on issues of political violence. Despite the shrill public discussion of U.S. troop levels in Afghanistan, the most important front of the war in South Asia continues to be Pakistan, which is the world's most dangerous jihadists says Brian Fishman an Associate in the Combating Terrorism Center at West Point. The growing terrorism of religious extremists has mounted crises of democracy in that part of the world. Terrorism in the region has originated from extreme intolerance against democratic values. Growth of terrorism never remains confined within one's own boundary but has also international ramifications. Religious militants captured power in Afghanistan, and now they have developed their foothold in neighboring countries. In recent days Pakistan's slide towards state failure is gathering momentum. Violence in Pakistan has been on the rise and according to South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP), a terrorism database, 2,155 civilians were killed in terrorist violence in 2008 and nearly 1800 civilians have been killed in the first ten months of 2009 as compared to around 1600 civilian deaths from 2003 to 2006. This new generation of terrorists is also more willing to engage in suicide attacks; journalist Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, in a new documentary (CBC), reports that the Taliban are recruiting younger and younger children to carry out suicide attacks. According to SATP, there were nearly sixty suicide attacks in Pakistan in 2009 as compared to only two in 2002. Not only Pakistan but the whole world is experiencing terrorist activities. In Pakistan some ascribe the terrorism and these terrorist activities to the political instability, economic conditions, standard of living of the masses. Others attribute it to the religious extremism. Some are of the opinion that the injustices done by World super powers towards the third world countries and Muslim countries have led the world to this situation. In her essay titled "What effect does terrorism have on people in the 21st century?", Kate Royans of Flinders University, Australia, writes that the threat and occurrence of violence on a global scale towards civilians has increased as conventional global wars no longer operate as they did in the first half of the 20th Century. Wars between democratic nations and their armies since then no longer occur, however, civilians are now targets of large-scale violence by groups without direct management from national leaders. The damage caused by terrorism is threatening peace and democracy and abusing human rights. Religion appears, no doubt, as a political force in South Asia and that the religious militancy develops from the practice of using religion to achieve political goals, according to Gyasuddin Molla, Professor of Political Science, University of Dhaka. In the final analysis, we must unite to eliminite this cancer once and for all to make it a model of Peace and Prosperity for the nations of the World.
About the Author: WARIS SHERE was educated at the Aligarh Muslim University, University of London and Technische Hochschule, Aachen Germany. He has authored eight books in the field of Applied Mathematics, International Affairs and Academic Futures: Prospects for Post-Secondary institution. He has taught Applied Mathematics at the University of Manitoba, Canada and Red River College, Canada for several years. His work on critical issues of International Affairs has been published globally. His main interests are Emerging International Order, Security and the Prospects for East-West relations and Dilemmas in Policy-Making for Education.
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