CHARCHA FOUNDATION, New Delhi and INSAAN International Foundation is planning to hold one week certificate courses in Summer Vacations on the following topics in the month of June, 2013 at Okhla, New Delhi. The admission to these certificate courses is free:

1. Consumer Rights and Consumer Protections Laws
2. Right to Information
3. Effective Communication Skills
4. Right to Education Act and how to use it for the benefit of underprivileged sections
5. New Social Media and How to make its effective use
6. Legal Awareness of FIR, Bail Provisions, Rights to Accused, Dowry Death, Appeals etc.
7. Medical Negligence and the Law
8. Indian Constitution and its Basic Concepts like Fundamental Rights including Writ Petitions, Directive Principles of State Policy
9. Election Laws and Electoral Reforms
10. Commissions like National Commission for OBCs, National Commission for SCs, National Commission of STs, National Commission for Minorities and other Commissions and the procedure to file complaints and appeals.

Note: At the end of the course, we will give certificates to those who will attend all the classes of the particular topic. Anybody can enroll for these certificate courses. The classes will be free and nothing will be charged from the applicants.

The classes will be held at Okhla, New Delhi daily from 6 to 8 pm. The admission in these certificate courses is free. The priority will be given to students (10th, 12th and Graduation and Post graduation pursuing students) and youths.

These classes will be held in the month of June, 2013.

For more information, you may contact: Abdul Hafiz Gandhi on 09953585693 or abdulhafizgandhi@gmail.com or charchafoundation@gmail.com

Kasauli:  Talent can be found anywhere and can be nurtured at any age. Among the gushing pine trees on top of the hills in town of Kasauli lies abundant talent. We Sprawl, a creative group based out of Delhi, went to train this existing talent of one of the top schools in North India- Pinegrove School in Dharampur, near Kasauli. We Sprawl trained students in basics of photo journalism and documentary making through a four day workshop this month.

“Talent is at a lot of places. All it needs is little bit of polishing so that it takes the right directions. Young aspiring people need such platforms. That’s our only aim that is to give them opportunities. They should be aware of photography, journalism and film making as career options. You do not know the kind of path breaking thinking they have. It’s completely out of the box. They never fail to surprise us. Their simple questions break the conformist pattern of education we have,” says Aqsa Anjum, one of the founder members freelance film maker and a trainer in a media institute in Delhi.

The workshop began with theory of basics of photojournalism and documentary making. Then they get hands on training with professional equipments like Nikon D-40, Canon 1100 and PD 177. Children clicked some amazing photographs, shot the documentary and suggested the story themselves. The documentary shot by them is at now editing stage.

“They came up with brilliant topics like taking care of the environment around them, long lasting friendships formed during school times and how their school is helping them become better human beings. Our experience was great. Though we went to teach there, we ourselves learnt a lot of things. The staff and the students were nice,” says S Preet Kaur, founder member of the group, , freelance film maker and radio presenter in Delhi .

“We salute the talent in these young aspiring students. They are honest, expressive, and enthusiastic and have fresh ideas. It’s important for them to learn such things as this will them in the future. So it’s important to learn and do hard work today for a great tomorrow. That’s the motto of our school,  as written in our crest- By toil to stars. We aspire to Inspire! We in school believe that they should do a lot of activities beyond academics like photography and film making. The students are the real heroes; we are simply the guiding lights, “says Samiksha Singh, Head Administration (Sr. School), Pine Grove School. The School was established in the early nineties and has seen itself grow and take great leaps under Headmaster Captain AJ Singh.

‘We Sprawl’ is a group of Delhi based group of freelance journalists, film makers, theatre persons, radio presenters and photographers. They keep on conducting theatre, film making, photography and journalism for privileged and under privileged children around the country. Its founder members are all young dynamic creative female professionals who founded the group in 2010. The group has worked with TERI and PVR Nest, CSR unit of PVR cinemas, conducted workshops in schools like GD Goenka, Father Agnel school, St Xaviers School, TCV School and NGOs like Deepalaya and Kutumb.

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Arabic Calligraphy and Art Exhibition of Siasat Art Gallery was inaugurated today by Ms. Sheela Dikshit, Chief Minister of Delhi. Expressing her Impressions about the Arabic Calligraphy Exhibition, she said that she was extremely happy to see this exhibition. She also told that she was most fortunate to inaugurate this Quranic  Calligraphic and  Art Exhibition.

Inviting the attention of Prof. Akhtarul Wasay, she said that arrangement must be made to organize such exhibitions outside Jamia Millia Islamia Campus. Prof. Akhtarul Wasay assured that he would organize this exhibition through Delhi Urdu Academy.

Mr. Najeeb Jung, Vice Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi presided over the inaugural function.

This exhibition is organized in collaboration with Zakir Hussain Institute of Islamic Studies, New Delhi. The exhibition will continue upto 16th March at Maqbool Fida Hussain Art Gallery of Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.

Arabic Calligraphers, Mr. Mohammed Nayeem Saberi, Shaik Mohammed Abdul Lateef Faroque, Mr. Syed Nasiruddin Viquar, and Mr. Abdul Naseer Sultan were also present on this occasion.

Mr. Mohammed Ismail Ahmed, Mr. sayeed Bin Nasir, Mr. Mazher Sayeed, Mr. Muneer Ahmed, Mr. Hayath Hussain Habeeb, Mr. M.N. Baig, Mr. Mohammed Abdul Faheem, Mr. Shaik Nizamuddin Laeeq(Photo Journalist of Siasat),Mr. syed Hamid Ali (correspondent of Siasat at New Delhi) and Mr. M. Shekhar made all the arrangements of the exhibition.

Prof Akhtarul Wasay, Prof. Zahoor Ahmed Zargar, Prof. Iqtidar Mohammed Khan, Mr. Tanveer Ali and Mohammed Arif  of Jamia MIllia Islamia extended their cooperation in arranging the exhibits.

Ambassador of Saudi Arabia in India, H.E. Dr. Saud Mohammed Al-Sati was the guest of honour. The Ambassador of Bosnia also attended the Function.
Mr. Mohammed Mohsini Fard(Political Counsellor of Republic Of Iran at New Delhi) Mr. Shareef (Embassy of Algiers ) Mr. Syed Mujtaba Hashimi, Mr. Mohammed Saber Faheem, Ms. Surayya, Ms. Kareema, Ms.Lailama Noori( Kabul Times) also attended the function.

Mr. Syed Shahabuddin Former M.P. and Former Ambassador of India in Saudi Arabia, Staff and Students of Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, Press reporters, Photographers and other dignitaries from New Delhi attended the function.
Mr. Zahid Ali Khan, Editor of Siasat Urdu Daily, Mr. Zaheeruddin Ali Khan  Managing Editor of Siasat Daily and Mr. Amer Ali Khan, News Editor of Siasat Supervised all the arrangements of the Art Exhibition and welcomed the guests.

‘Save sharmila Solidarity Campaign(SSSC)’which is a nation-wide struggle against the neglection and suppression of Irom Sharmila Chanu, a Manipuri poet turned activist who has been on a relay hunger-protest for last12 years just to protest against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Manipur. For this, SSSC has organized various events such as ‘Save Sharmila Jan Karwan’ from Srinagar to Imphal, Solidarity Fasts, Candle Vigils, Documentary Sessions, Public Awareness Rallies, Sitting in Protests, Delegation Meets with NHRC & Memorandum to Prime Minister etc successfully in the past.

SSSC has previously decided to organize a ‘Save Sharmila Week’ from 8th march i.e. International Women s Day to 14th march i.e. Irom Sharmila’s birthday but now seems a bit change in the programme. On 14th we are not organizing any event as Sharmila herself told us not to hold any kind of celebration on 14th march on her birthday as it may divert the issue. In her recent visit to Delhi, Irom Sharmila again repeated her commitment about democracy, democratic values and non violence. She openly declared that her struggle is completely nonviolent. We strongly feel that now it is the responsibility of all of us who believes in democratic values and non violence to come forward and support her.

In the wake of all these concerns, we started the week today itself from Chhenai in Tamilandu.national secretary of khudai khidmatgar and SSSC member Inamul Hasan said that SSSC is a solidarity forum whose chief motto is to make people aware about the strug On the inauguration of Save Sharmila Week, the gle of  Irom Sharmila. He further said that in her recent visit to Delhi, Irom once again assured the nation that her fight is for establishing the democracy and restoring the peace only. Thus this becomes our responsibility to come forward in support of her cause. By the Save Sharmila Week, we want to send the message that she is not alone now but we are with her. We have strong feelings for Irom and her struggle because she is a true lover of democracy and a responsible citizen of this country. She thus, too has every right to get heard. Her struggle shows her faith in democracy and non-violence. Inamul Hasan said that on 12th march SSSC leader Faisal khan with volunteer will sit on fast with Irom and will also discuss the future actions with her as on 12th the Govt will release Irom for a short period of time due to some constitutional provisions.

The Well known women rights activistst Anandhi ammal of Tamilnadu said that from today we are taking this responsibility to spread Irom’s message of establishing democracy and restoring justice not only in Tamilnadu but in the entire South India. She also said it is much shocking that in these 12 years, not a single delegation from Govt. took a pain meet Irom Sharmila or took her concern which she was supposed to get being a citizen of this great & democratic champion nation!

Social activist  Gandhimathy said that Irom fight is totally non violent so how can we ignore her if we truly believe in Gandhian values. He also made an appeal to all Gandhians of the nation to come forward in her support.

The renowned social  activist Sendhil Nayagam said that AFSPA is anti democratic legislative arrangement in a democratic country like India. This type of law just makes our long and cherished democratic values and traditions week. Thus there is a high time now that this law should be removed.

Besides the speakers, a big gathering of women, social activists, Gandhians, Youth and people from all walks participated showing their solidarity with Irom’s struggle.

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The Department of Sociology, Jamia Millia Islamia is going to organize an Extension Lecture on “The Media and Anna: Representing Corruption”by Dr. Subarno Chattarji.

Dr. Subarno Chattarji is Associate Professor in the Department of English, University of Delhi. He has also taught in Japan and the U.K. He has a D.Phil. from the University of Oxford. He was a Fulbright Senior Research Fellow at La Salle University and the recipient of a Kluge Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Library of Congress.

His publications include Tracking the Media: Interpretations of Mass Media Discourses in India and Pakistan; Memories of a Lost War: American poetic Responses to the Vietnam War. He is Co-Editor of Globalization in India: Contents and Discontents and An Anthology of Indian Prose Writings.

The programme is scheduled to be held on March 8, 2013 at 11 AM in the Seminar Room of Department of Sociology, Jamia Millia Islamia.

The University Counseling & Guidance Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia is going to organize a workshop on “How to Reduce Exam Anxiety”, which would be conducted by Ms. Poonam Jain of Suprayas Centre of Excellence, Delhi.

The workshop is scheduled to be held on March 6, 2013 at 3 PM in the Seminar Hall of Centre for Theoretical Physics, New Teachers Block, Jamia Millia Islamia.

The Campaign for Electoral Reforms in India (CERI) is spearheading a campaign in the country for Proportional Representation system in order to enhance the inclusive character of Indian democracy and governance. Though Indian democracy is hailed as the largest one in the world, we still waste about 70 % of votes election after election and only make a woefully minority party to govern. We still live with the British legacy of FPTP resulting in enormous role corruption, violence, casteism and communalism. This results in cumulatively ineffective governance. 89 countries in the world have already shifted to Proportionate Electoral system while only 60 countries, mostly former colonies of the British, are still sticking on to FPTP.

India, being a multicultural society with a multiparty system, is badly in need of shifting to proportional representation system, as it provides inclusive space for minority social groups like Dalits, Adivasis/Tribals, religious, ethnic and sexual minorities, women and also the Working Class. The CERI campaign is specifically focused on bringing about this change in India. However, the knowledge bank in India on PR system is relatively low.

CERI, which has made great strides in its campaign for Proportional Electoral system in India has organized a series of events in Delhi starting from 06 March to 08 March.

We takes this opportunity to invite you to a press conference on March 5, 2013 at the Delhi Press Club, New Delhi starting at 3 pm.

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The Irom Sharmila Scholarship, set up in honour of Irom Sharmila’s fight for democracy and constitutional values, is open to any graduate student studying in any university/college in Delhi in any subject who comes from an area with internal armed conflict. Preference will be given to those who come from AFSPA affected areas, have suffered under AFSPA or similar laws or can demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is a lump sum of Rs. 50,000, awarded once a year. The scholarship jury will comprise of faculty from different universities in Delhi. Interested candidates may send a covering letter explaining why they should be considered, and a copy of their cv to: iromsharmilascholarship@gmail.com. Applications must reach by March 14, 2013, which is Irom Sharmila’s birthday.

NEW DELHI: Jawaharlal Nehru University has announced its admission schedule for the 2013-14 academic session. The application process starts from Thursday. The entrance exams for various courses will start from May 18.

Apart from the entrance exams ” JNU Entrance Examination” (JNUEE) for its own courses, the university also conducts entrance exam “Combined Entrance Examination for Biotechnology” (CEEB) on behalf of participating universities at 51 cities all over the country and one overseas centre in Kathmandu. The entrance examinations will be conducted on May 18, 19, 20 and 21, 2013.

Online Application process will start from 7th February, 2013.

Issue of offline Application Forms (by Post) from 7th February, 2013.

Last date for issue of offline Application Forms (by Post) till 11^th March, 2013.

Online Application Process will close by 23rd March, 2013.

Last date of submission of completed offline or printed copy of the online Application Form to reach JNU is 28th March, 2013.

JNU web site : http://jnuonline.in/

New Delhi: On 29^th of January 2013, Debating Community, JNU organised a three hour participatory workshop on RTI in Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Impressive number of people, including students, faculty members, and media-persons attended the workshop. Ashish Shukla, President, Debating Community, JNU, started the proceedings by outlining the importance of Right to Information Act. In his initial remarks he said that entire Act revolves around “transparence and accountability”, and termed it a landmark legislation which aims to empower a billion plus Indians by giving them the right to know.

After this Abdul Hafiz Gandhi, Doctoral Fellow, Centre for the Study of Law and Governance, JNU, made a mesmerizing and powerful presentation on the Right to Information Act. During his presentation, Mr. Gandhi analysed each and every important provision of the Act with precision and great detail. He repeatedly told the audience that RTI is a tool and not a weapon.

He even discussed passive and often negative attitude of various public authorities.  At one point of time he stunned the audience by telling how the Supreme Court of India, initially tried to exclude itself from the scanner of RTI and how it went to Delhi High Court on the issue which was later decided by the Delhi High Court against the Supreme Court. At the moment the case is pending in the Supreme Court itself. Besides this, Mr. Gandhi underlined various problems and challenges faced by RTI activists in their day to day life.

After the discussion, Mr. Ashish Shukla, who is also pursuing his Ph.D. from School of International Studies, in an interaction told us that “Debating Community” is primarily aimed to promote the debating culture and make people aware of various issues of national and international importance by organizing discussions and workshops. He assured us that such programmes would be organised by “Debating Community” on a regular basis where young scholars and experts would be invited to make presentations on their respective areas.