INSTALLATION OF FIGHTER JET AT ZAKIR HUSAIN ENGG. COLLEGE,AMU

It is a great pleasure to inform you that the installation of a fighter jet at Zakir Husain Engineering College in front of Department of Mechanical Engineering at AMU is under process. It is the first time in the history of Aligarh Muslim University that the present Vice-Chancellor, Professor P.K. Abdul Azis has taken a knowledgeable step to get its installation of fighter jet to provide the training to the students of Mechanical Engineering. We all should pay our thanks to the Vice-Chancellor, Aligarh Muslim University.

We are running in the modern world. So it is also necessary to give hands on training to our students in Aeronautical Engineering. Therefore, it is requested to All Alig brothers to approach to the authority of AMU and Govt of Indian to start Aeronautical Engineering in the Sir Syed's dream.I hope that the old boys of the world will shortly conduct a meeting into this effect, so that our brilliant children may get training in Aeronautical Engineering in the Sir Syed's Dream (Aligarh Muslim University).

Thanks and regards

ALI HASAN KHAN
M.COM. 1987
ALIGARH

AMU Aligarh 59th Annual Convocation Report

ALIGARH: In a global economy, where the most valuable skill you can sell is your knowledge, a good education is no longer just a pathway to opportunity – it is prerequisite.

These words of Barack Husain Obama at the joint address to the Congress in today's 21^st century depicts something that Sir Syed Ahmad Khan had deciphered way back in mid 19^th century.

Living this dream of Sir Syed every year and every minute is the historic Aligarh Muslim University which held its 59^th Annual Convocation on June 7, 2009, where it also conferred Honorary Doctorate Degrees on Music maestro, the master of silence between the notes A.R. Rahman and scholar, critic and master of Urdu language Professor Gopichand Narang.

The Convocation was addressed by Mr. Gopalkrishna Gandhi, Governor of West Bengal as a Chief Guest.

The University awarded 2725 Bachelor degrees, 1490 Masters degrees, 291 Ph.D. degrees and D.Sc. to Dr. Mansoor Ahmad Siddiqi of Botany at the Annual Convocation which saw a six percent increase in the Master degrees and remarkable 90 percent increase in the number of Ph.D. degree awarded.

Prachi Mehndittra, a MBBS pass out bagged 14 gold medals, the highest ever won by any student, that too a girl, in the history of AMU.

In his acceptance speech, Professor Narang pointed out that Aligarh Muslim University is not merely an institution or a University; rather it is the shining chapter of the history of Urdu language and literature and the candid testament of the dreams of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.

Overwhelmed with the honour, which regarded as the greatest of all conferred by Madinat-ul-Ilm (AMU – City of knowledge), Professor Narang exemplified the meaning and beauty of Urdu language in his carefully crafted words.

Speaking in chaste Urdu, Professor Narang said, "Taj Mahal is supreme among all our buildings, if there is any language that can be called the Taj Mahal of all languages, it is undoubtedly Urdu with its aesthetic beauty and sublimity".

Professor Narang said, "if I bear any identity today, it is Urdu. It bears the truth of more than one thousand years of our composite culture that has shaped our identity". Referring at all attempts to paint Urdu in the light of 'exclusivity and dogma', Narang said that it is the time that we should understand that Urdu is the language of many faiths and stands for plurality.

Earlier, the Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University, Professor P.K. Abdul Azis while lauding Professor Gopichand Narang's contribution to Urdu language said that he had blazed a new trail in Urdu writing and had transcended many borders. Professor Azis described Professor Narang as a "true India's Cultural and Literary Ambassador".

Professor Azis mentioned that Professor Narang always raised his voice against parochialism, religious fanaticism and social injustice. He had firmly maintained all along that Urdu has been the conduit language of inter-faith harmony and has severed as a bridge between Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims for centuries. He considers Urdu as one of the finest products of our composite literature.

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AMU Medical College: Successful trial of radiofrequency lesioning of facet joints

AligarhJune 12:The doctors at Pain Clinic OPD of the Department of
Anaesthesiology, J. N. Medical College Hospital carried out the
successful trial of radiofrequency lesioning of facet joints for
patients suffering from back pain. This trial was made by the
radiofrequency machine brought by Mr. Naveen from the Advanced
Neurostimulation System (ANS), New Delhi. The radiofrequency system is
the most advanced system for the management of different painful
conditions. This is a totally non pharmacological system where the
patient is managed with minimum or no drugs. This technique proved to
be the most reliable and safe technique for patients suffering from
low back pain. Since thepatient require minimum amount of medication
for pain relief after radiofrequency application. Hence this technique
is cost effective for the patients as well.
On this occasion Principal and Chief medical superintendent J. N.
Medical College Hospital, Prof. Ashraf Mallik congratulate the
Chairman, D0epartment of Anaesthesiology Prof. M. M. H. Siddiqi, Prof.
S. Bano, Consultant in Pain Clinic Dr. Hammad Usmani and all faculty
members of the Department for their efforts and expressed his whole
hearted support to procure the machine at the earliest for the benefit
of patients. Chairman, Department of Anaesthesiology Prof. M. M. H.
Siddiqi and Prof. S. Bano showed their keen interest in this technique
and promised all possible help for patients suffering from various
pain problems.
The one day trail was conducted by Dr. Hammad Usmani and his team in
Pain Clinic, J. N. Medical College Hospital on seven patients
suffering from intractable back pain. With the availability of machine
in future, patients suffering from various painful conditions i.e.
cervical pain, back pain, trigeminal neuralgia, neuropathic pain,
complex pain syndromes and cancer pain will be managed with this
technique. The technique will not only make the treatment of pain
problems more effective, it will also prove to be cost effective for
the patients as well as decrease the side effects of excessive use of
analgesic drugs.

From the moderators worldofaligs;An information about the treatment;
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Radio Frequency Lesioning – Facet Joints
What is Radio Frequency Lesioning?
This is a procedure that uses a machine (Radio frequency generator) to
generate a current to interrupt nerve conduction on a semi-permanent
basis. The radio frequency current heats the surrounding tissue around
a terminal branch of the nerve and this diminishes transmission of
painful sensations. Radio frequency is a widely used method for
lesioning nervous tissue. With this technique, a high frequency
current is passed down an electrode, through a cannula that is fully
insulated except for its tip. This heats the surrounding tissue from
between 42-80°C and prevents the transmission of pain signals from the
area being treated. This procedure can achieve 60 - 90% pain relief in
many patients for periods of more than a year.
What are Facet Joints?
Facet joints (zygapophyseal joints) are located in the back of the
spine. The facet joints are made up of two facing surfaces from the
vertebra above and below. They stabilise the spine and limit extension
and rotation of the spine. There are two joints one on each side of
the spine at every vertebrae from L5-C1, each of these have two
articulating (moving) surfaces; one surface faces upwards and the
other downwards. The facet joints are surrounded by a capsule of
connective tissue and contain a small amount of fluid, which
lubricates the joints. The surfaces of the facet joints are coated
with cartilage that allows the joints to move smoothly against each
other.
Where and how is the procedure performed?
The procedure will take place in an x-ray theatre, to enable your
doctor to place the radio frequency needles at the appropriate level
for your pain. Nerves cannot be visualised by x-ray; the bones around
the area of the nerves are used as landmarks and can be easily seen
with x-ray.
A nurse or radiographer will take you into the theatre where the
doctor will explain the procedure for you and ask you to sign a
consent form. Please keep your glasses, if needed and bag with you.
When you have signed the consent form the doctor will insert a canula,
probably in your hand, in order to access your vein. This will enable
the nurse to give sedation if required for the procedure.
You will be asked to lie down on the x-ray table, on your front for
lumbar (low back) facet joint denervation or on your back for cervical
(neck) facet joint denervation. A nurse will be with you at all times
and you will be able to talk to her about any aspects of the procedure
as it progresses. You will be offered sedation during the procedure.
The sedation used is a combination of two drugs, which act in
different ways. Fentanyl is used for pain relief and midazolam is a
sedative used to help you relax. The amount of sedation you require
will depend on how well you tolerate the procedure. You will need to
be awake enough to communicate with the doctor and nurses.
How is the procedure performed?
The doctor will place needles in your back or neck under x-ray control
and the radio frequency lesioning will take place at different levels.
Once the needles are in the correct position the tissues surrounding
the needle tip are heated using the Radio Frequency machine, this
usually takes 60 seconds for each level. You need to be awake enough
to report what you are feeling. The procedure takes about half an
hour. During this time the nurse will be monitoring your heart rate,
blood pressure and oxygen saturation. You may require oxygen by a
facemask during the procedure.
What happens after the procedure?
You will be taken back to your recovery area where a nurse will
monitor your progress and you will be able to rest for 30 minutes to
an hour. You will then be offered something to eat or drink prior to
getting up. Most patients are ready to go home an hour after the
procedure is completed. You will not be able to drive yourself due to
the sedation. It is advisable to take things easy on the day of the
procedure. You may find that you experience some muscle soreness for
up to a week after the procedure and it is expected that you will
experience a reduction in your pain after this time. It can take about
3 weeks to experience the maximum pain relief, especially if there is
a muscle pain component to the pain (this may need to be treated, in
addition).
When should I go back to work after the procedure?
You should be able to return to work the next day. If you are
experiencing some pain around the injection sites you may wish to take
a further day or two off work or at least ensure that your workload is
not too heavy.

Book: The Struggle For Peace By Waris Shere

A crisis in America’s foreign policy is a crisis for the whole mankind, since the use or misuse of its immense, unmatched power affects everyone. Waris Shere has done valuable work in collecting articles by 25 noted scholars, statesmen and diplomats about the situation arising from the terrorist attack in New York in 2001 and the subsequent American occupation of Afghanistan and Iraq. The objective of the book is not to condemn the US’s actions but to understand the present situation and formulate rational suggestions for solving the problem. He has made an excellent selection.

We have Akbar Ahmed here and Karamatullah Ghori, Bernard Lewis and Richard Haass. There is an excellent piece by Barnett Rubin on Afghanistan. And Solana, with his murky diplomatic method, has not spared us his inanities, while Huntington has obviously not learnt anything new.

The main thing is that, while each has spoken of terrorism, none has attempted to define it. Most have offered advice to the US on what to do about the situation it has got into, without digging up the past.

Akbar Ahmed appears to accept that the West’s contention with the Muslim World may have, mainly, an ideological content, although concrete social relations always take primacy over consciousness.

Zbigniew Brzezinsky, who has contributed one of the best essays, does not question the US’s basic aim in the Middle East. He examines how it could be pursued at a lower cost and with a longer impact.

John Deutch is worried about nuclear proliferation but is equally clear that restriction on the spread of nuclear weapons cannot mean the US giving up such weapons. crisis in America’s foreign policy is a crisis for the whole mankind, since the use or misuse of its immense, unmatched power affects everyone. Waris Shere has done valuable work in collecting articles by 25 noted scholars, statesmen and diplomats about the situation arising from the terrorist attack in New York in 2001 and the subsequent American occupation of Afghanistan and Iraq.

The objective of the book is not to condemn the US’s actions but to understand the present situation and formulate rational suggestions for solving the problem. He has made an excellent selection.

We have Akbar Ahmed here and Karamatullah Ghori, Bernard Lewis and Richard Haass. There is an excellent piece by Barnett Rubin on Afghanistan. And Solana, with his murky diplomatic method, has not spared us his inanities, while Huntington has obviously not learnt anything new.

Professor Syed Waris Shere AMU News And Views

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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Prof. Wasim Ahmad Aligarh Muslim University, selected as ERASMUS MUNDUS SCHOLAR

ALIGARH, June 10: Prof. Wasim Ahmad of the Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University has been selected as ERASMUS MUNDUS SCHOLAR to carry out research and teaching assignment with Erasmus Mundus Masters course "European Master of Science in Nematology" funded by European Union. The European Master of Science in Nematology is a very prestigious programme jointly organized by University of Gent, Belgium; Universitat Bielefeld, Germany; Universidad de Jaen, Spain and Universidade de Evora, Portugal. In additional to European faculty, during each Academic session one scholar is invited from outside Europe for a three months period to give lectures and supervise the dissertation work of the students. It is an honor for Prof. Ahmad and also to Aligarh Muslim University that he has been invited as an Erasmus Mundus Scholar for their 2009-2011 programme. He is the first Indian or rather a first Asian to have been selected for this prestigious assignment.

Prof. Ahmad is a world renowned nematologist and have earlier received several prestigious fellowships such as Royal Society visiting fellowship, UK; Dutches Forshungeminshaft visiting Fellwoship, Germany; JSPS Invititaion Fellowship, Japan; KOSEFF visiting Fellowship, South Korea; Third-World Academy of Sciences, South­South Fellowship; Chinese Academy of Sciences Visiting Fellowship, China; Raffles Museum Visiting Fellowship of the National University of Singapore and INBio visiting Fellowship of Costa Rica. He has research collaborations with British, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean and Chinese Scientists and have published more than 150 research papers in International Journals of repute. He is a regular reviewer of papers published in world reputed Nematology journal and is on the editorial board of Journal of Nematode Morphology and Systematics, published from Spain. Dr. Ahmad is a Fellow of the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

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AMU Annual Convocation: Mr. A.R. Rahman being confered an Honorary D.Lit, Report from PRO Dr Rahat Abrar

L to R Justice Ahmadi, Mr. Gopal Krishna Gandhi, AMU VC, Mr. A.R. Rahman and AMU Controller Exams

Mr. Gopal Krishna Gandhi at the 59th Annual Convocation at AMU

Noted Musician Mr. A.R. Rahman being confered an Honorary D.Lit. at 59th Annual Convocation at AMU

Mr. A.R. Rahman at the 59th Annual Convocation at AMU

ALIGARH, June 7: The Governor of West Bengal, Mr. Gopalkrishna Gandhi today urged the Aligarh Muslim University to play an important role in 'exploring the deprived sections of society including women who suffered from lack of education'.

Mr. Gandhi was addressing the 59^th Annual Convocation of the Aligarh Muslim University. He observed that the common man and woman continue to face inflation with poverty, extravagance with squalor, corruption with defeat. The man of the street is constantly harassed whether it is a phone connection or a change of name in the electric meter bill or a birth certificate or a land – mutation or a driving license. Men in the authority delay and deny what is done. The common man and woman face cheats and conman posing as facilitators in their everyday existence, he noted.

While paying rich tribute to the University Mr. Gandhi observed that the AMU had a golden history, it enjoyed a distinct educational status, its writings are deep, its language is high and its voice always was heard with attentiveness.

Mr. Gopalkrishna Gandhi said that AMU has to its credit its amazing alumni who have influenced history. Its present and future generations, have a clear and positive role to play. He hoped that AMU will enable, enrich and strengthen India and the India can give to the world a unique lead that can save environment, including the endangered ice-cap that sustains both India and Pakistan.

Mr. Gandhi said that preservation of peace and harmony in our neighbourhood, should be a priority. He said we should draw a clear distinction between the purveyors of hatred and violence inspired by and represented by the Taliban and the mass of the people of Pakistan who want amity and peace between the two countries.

The Aligarh Muslim University conferred honorary doctorate degree upon world fame Indian musician, A.R. Rahman and noted Urdu writer, Professor Gopichand Narang for their outstanding contributions in their respective field of art and literature.

Accepting the honorary degree, A.R. Rahman said that AMU is not only one of the oldest Universities of India, but also a major center of quality education. It is the quality education that matters in the present day world, he added.

Mr. Rahman disclosed that Indian tradition and philosophy have always given him direction in life and it is only with these values and the people who support him that he achieved success both nationally and internationally.

AMU Vice Chancellor, Professor P.K. Abdul Azis said that Rahman's music is a unique fusion of East and West and eloquently reflect the composite culture of India. Professor Azis mentioned that Rahman was a role model for young India and his success in blending music and technology is a remarkable fiat that is cutting across international barrier. He described Professor Gopichand Narang as an outstanding scholar, critic, writer and master of one of the most beautiful language of the world.

Presenting the Annual Report, Professor P.K. Abdul Azis has appealed to the Muslim community to observe a 'Decade of Education' so that every Muslim should get educated and can participate in nation building activities in a meaningful manner.

Professor Azis said that the AMU community has shown immense warmth, hospitality and goodwill towards him and extended unstinted support that led to remarkable all round development of the University.

Professor Azis pointed out that AMU has a rare distinction and privilege of offering education to boys and girls starting from nursery to post doctoral research its educational spectrum is vast as it offers 325 courses.

Professor Azis said that the University has made rapid progress and succeeded in providing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) facilities to all its staff and students with 24 hour internet connectivity and efforts are on the anvil to further expand ICT through wireless system and high speed cable in the near future.

Professor Azis has mentioned that as part of creating a global branding for the AMU, the University has undertaken a special drive to enlist the support of its alumni spread across the world for creating partnership with prestigious universities and research institutions.

For the first time in the history of the University admission test centers were setup at Bhopal, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Lucknow and Hyderabad to regain the national character of AMU.

Professor Gopichand Narang while delivering his acceptance speech described AMU as a shining chapter of the history of Urdu language and literature. To consider Urdu merely a language and limit it to the VIII schedule amount to gross injustice as Urdu is a way of life, a way of thinking and a way of living, he added.

Justice A.M. Ahmadi former Chief Justice of India, Chancellor, Aligarh Muslim University, presided over the Convocation.

Controller of Examinations, Professor Mohammad Irfan announced the list of students who were awarded medals in various courses. Prachi Mehdi Datta, an MBBS student secured largest number of 14 medals and created a history.

Professor V.K. Abdul Jaleel, Registrar, AMU conducted the function.

Mr. Gopalkrishna Gandhi, A.R. Rahman, Professor Gopichand Narang, Justice A.M. Ahmadi and AMU Vice Chancellor paid a floral tribute at Sir Syed's mazar and laid chadar soon after the Convocation was over.

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Public Relations Officer

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