IN DEFENCE OF BURQA
There is no Islamic taker to the view expressed by French President Sarkozy that the burqa is unquestionably an oppressive garment that seeks to keep those who wear it imprisoned “behind a screen”. In fact the burqa protects a woman and gives her a place of dignity. The Westerner who does not find hot pants or bikinis objectionable cannot understand the importance of the burqa. It is believed that the legislation approved by the French National Assembly to ban the burqa is not likely to be passed in its Parliament. The ban is against human rights.
V.M. Khaleelur Rahman in The New Indian Express dated 21st July 2010
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Friday, June 18, 2010
1. CURRENT ACTIVITIES IN CHENNAI LEATHER MARKET 2. EXPO RIVA SCHUH, ITALY: A GREAT SHOW OF SHOE MANUFACTURERS
CURRENT ACTIVITIES IN CHENNAI LEATHER MARKET
V.M. KHALEELUR RAHMAN
There is good demand for tanned and crust goat skins particularly in grain, suede and lining grades in the local market. Shoe, garment and leather exporters are here covering their requirements. There is increased demand for wetblue cow hides also by shoe manufacturers. Prices have also registered about 10 to 15% rise. Even prices of raw hides and skins have gone up in many raw centres. Shoe factories are also engaged as ever in importing hides and skins from different countries for their requirements as higher grades are not available in the domestic market to the extent of their needs.
There is demand for finished leathers by overseas buyers but activities are somewhat restricted as they are not able to pay the asking prices of tanners and exporters here which are around the following prices:
S/C goat upper leather
Size : 3/5 sq.ft., Selection : A/B/C 20/40/40%, Price : US$ 1.80, Selection : D, Price : US$ 1.50, Selection : E Price : US$1.40
S/C goat lining leather
Size : 3/5 or 4/7 sq.ft., Selection : TR-1 Price : US$1.20, Selection : TR-2 Price : US$ 1.10 and Selection : TR-3 Price : US$1.00
Some tanners quote selection TR-1/2/3 combined at US$1.10 combined.
F/C goat suede leather for garment
Size : 4/7 sq.ft. Selection : ABC, Price : US$1.70
All prices are per sq.ft. C&F by sea and 10 Cents more for AIR delivery.
One feels that the above prices are most reasonable in the present time when prices of raw hides and skins, chemicals, labour charges etc. have shot up considerably.
CLRI to create fuel from tannery waste
It is reported that the Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI) researchers are to create fuel using tannery and slaughter house waste. They are thinking of setting up plants in Chennai and Ranipet to convert the waste into hydrogen and the hydrogen is then turned into fuel cells that can be used for running vehicles. When it comes into effect, it will be considered a big achievement of the Institute which has been playing a vital role in making the leather industry more and more progressive on scientific norms.
‘AISHTMA’ delegation to Syria and Iran pontponed
It is now learnt that the planned visit of a delegation of All India Skin & Hide Tanners and Merchants Association (AISHTMA) to Syria and Iran was postponed without mentioning a date.
EXPO RIVA SCHUH, ITALY : A GREAT SHOW OF SHOE MANUFACTURERS
Indian shoe sector plays an important role in the leather and leather products industry. According to the Council for Leather Exports, India is the second largest global producer of footwear after China on the basis of its production being 13% of global footwear production of 16 billion pairs. It is well known that the government of India has adopted a progressive policy and has been encouraging the leather products sector since about 25 years.
Indian footwear sector is de-licensed and the government is also establishing footwear complexes and footwear components parks in the shoe manufacturing clusters. There is no doubt that the Indian shoe industry has made a tremendous progress and earned a high reputation in Indian and overseas markets for its quality and reliability. Its share of export is US$1533.66 million or about Rs.7,500 crore i.e. about 42.62% of the total export of leather and leather products during 2008-09. This is the reason why many shoe companies in countries like Italy, Spain and Portugal have entered into collaborations with their counterparts in India. Even the U.S. Retail giant Wal-Mart has started sourcing footwear from India since the last two years.
Indian shoe companies have been making all varieties of footwear like Dress Shoes, Moccasins, Casuals, Sports Shoes, Boots, Sandals, chappals etc. for the leading brands in the world. Indian leather industry envisages an export target of US$3.37 billion or about Rs.16,000 crore for export of footwear by 2013-14.
In Tamil Nadu and some other states in the country more and more shoe units are being established making the leather and leather products industry a vital one in providing employment opportunities and earning foreign exchange for the country. Many shoe units have also come up in many places like Ambur for doing job works and are in good demand. Big shoe factories are interested in giving job works to such units for mutual benefits.
Only a very few Indian shoe manufacturers have entered the domestic retail market. It is learnt that some are thinking of opening their show rooms in big cities in our country, to start with. There is good market for footwear in the country.
The falling exchange rate of Euro is a big problem for exporters. Nobel laureate Mr. Joseph Stiglitz who was the World Bank’s chief economist has said recently that “The Euro will survive but it will probably be patchwork by patchwork, coming up with whatever is judged as the minimum amount required at the moment. That’s a real concern; global financial markets may be plagued by volatility for years to come”.
Many experienced exporters feel that the Indian leather industry has to see things in the proper perspective and move forward cautiously getting as much stimulus as possible from the government shunning their vested interest and burying their hatchet to safeguard the age old and highly potential leather industry and our national interests.
The Council for Leather Export is participating in the International Shoe Fair, 74th edition of EXPO RIVA SCHUH to be held from 12th to 15th June 2010 at Riva del Garda in Italy. As it is an important event, according to the Council sources, 57 leading Indian shoe manufacturers and exporters will participate and display their latest products for Spring-Summer 2011 in the pavilion organized by the CLE.
In spite of the year old world recession, the Indian shoe industry is on the move with its best efforts.
(Indian Leather, June 2010)
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V.M. KHALEELUR RAHMAN
There is good demand for tanned and crust goat skins particularly in grain, suede and lining grades in the local market. Shoe, garment and leather exporters are here covering their requirements. There is increased demand for wetblue cow hides also by shoe manufacturers. Prices have also registered about 10 to 15% rise. Even prices of raw hides and skins have gone up in many raw centres. Shoe factories are also engaged as ever in importing hides and skins from different countries for their requirements as higher grades are not available in the domestic market to the extent of their needs.
There is demand for finished leathers by overseas buyers but activities are somewhat restricted as they are not able to pay the asking prices of tanners and exporters here which are around the following prices:
S/C goat upper leather
Size : 3/5 sq.ft., Selection : A/B/C 20/40/40%, Price : US$ 1.80, Selection : D, Price : US$ 1.50, Selection : E Price : US$1.40
S/C goat lining leather
Size : 3/5 or 4/7 sq.ft., Selection : TR-1 Price : US$1.20, Selection : TR-2 Price : US$ 1.10 and Selection : TR-3 Price : US$1.00
Some tanners quote selection TR-1/2/3 combined at US$1.10 combined.
F/C goat suede leather for garment
Size : 4/7 sq.ft. Selection : ABC, Price : US$1.70
All prices are per sq.ft. C&F by sea and 10 Cents more for AIR delivery.
One feels that the above prices are most reasonable in the present time when prices of raw hides and skins, chemicals, labour charges etc. have shot up considerably.
CLRI to create fuel from tannery waste
It is reported that the Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI) researchers are to create fuel using tannery and slaughter house waste. They are thinking of setting up plants in Chennai and Ranipet to convert the waste into hydrogen and the hydrogen is then turned into fuel cells that can be used for running vehicles. When it comes into effect, it will be considered a big achievement of the Institute which has been playing a vital role in making the leather industry more and more progressive on scientific norms.
‘AISHTMA’ delegation to Syria and Iran pontponed
It is now learnt that the planned visit of a delegation of All India Skin & Hide Tanners and Merchants Association (AISHTMA) to Syria and Iran was postponed without mentioning a date.
EXPO RIVA SCHUH, ITALY : A GREAT SHOW OF SHOE MANUFACTURERS
Indian shoe sector plays an important role in the leather and leather products industry. According to the Council for Leather Exports, India is the second largest global producer of footwear after China on the basis of its production being 13% of global footwear production of 16 billion pairs. It is well known that the government of India has adopted a progressive policy and has been encouraging the leather products sector since about 25 years.
Indian footwear sector is de-licensed and the government is also establishing footwear complexes and footwear components parks in the shoe manufacturing clusters. There is no doubt that the Indian shoe industry has made a tremendous progress and earned a high reputation in Indian and overseas markets for its quality and reliability. Its share of export is US$1533.66 million or about Rs.7,500 crore i.e. about 42.62% of the total export of leather and leather products during 2008-09. This is the reason why many shoe companies in countries like Italy, Spain and Portugal have entered into collaborations with their counterparts in India. Even the U.S. Retail giant Wal-Mart has started sourcing footwear from India since the last two years.
Indian shoe companies have been making all varieties of footwear like Dress Shoes, Moccasins, Casuals, Sports Shoes, Boots, Sandals, chappals etc. for the leading brands in the world. Indian leather industry envisages an export target of US$3.37 billion or about Rs.16,000 crore for export of footwear by 2013-14.
In Tamil Nadu and some other states in the country more and more shoe units are being established making the leather and leather products industry a vital one in providing employment opportunities and earning foreign exchange for the country. Many shoe units have also come up in many places like Ambur for doing job works and are in good demand. Big shoe factories are interested in giving job works to such units for mutual benefits.
Only a very few Indian shoe manufacturers have entered the domestic retail market. It is learnt that some are thinking of opening their show rooms in big cities in our country, to start with. There is good market for footwear in the country.
The falling exchange rate of Euro is a big problem for exporters. Nobel laureate Mr. Joseph Stiglitz who was the World Bank’s chief economist has said recently that “The Euro will survive but it will probably be patchwork by patchwork, coming up with whatever is judged as the minimum amount required at the moment. That’s a real concern; global financial markets may be plagued by volatility for years to come”.
Many experienced exporters feel that the Indian leather industry has to see things in the proper perspective and move forward cautiously getting as much stimulus as possible from the government shunning their vested interest and burying their hatchet to safeguard the age old and highly potential leather industry and our national interests.
The Council for Leather Export is participating in the International Shoe Fair, 74th edition of EXPO RIVA SCHUH to be held from 12th to 15th June 2010 at Riva del Garda in Italy. As it is an important event, according to the Council sources, 57 leading Indian shoe manufacturers and exporters will participate and display their latest products for Spring-Summer 2011 in the pavilion organized by the CLE.
In spite of the year old world recession, the Indian shoe industry is on the move with its best efforts.
(Indian Leather, June 2010)
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Monday, June 14, 2010
“KARUPPU VELLAI” - A TAMIL MONTHLY WITH A DIFFERENCE
BY V.M.KHALEELUR RAHMAN
A popular medical practitioner Dr. M.M. Salahuddin who is connected with the Billroth Hospital here has brought out a clean and informative family monthly magazine named Karuppu Vellai – Black & White – without involving cinema and politics, the hot subjects for almost all dailies and periodicals everywhere. Its first issue (June 2010) is out now.
FIRST ISSUE OF KARUPPU VELLAI
It contains several interesting and informative articles and some of them are under the following subjects
1. Water
2. Who has shattered the dream of Mahatma Gandhiji?
3. India’s double face
4. Salary increase for M.Ps.
5. Is God necessary?
6. Interview with the senior Tamil journalist Mr. Chinna Kuththoosi
7. Heart Attack
The magazine was released in a well attended function in Chennai recently. Its Editor and Publisher is Dr. M.M. Salahuddin, Executive Editor Mr. Prakash and Associate Editors are Mr. Tamiz Arasu and Mr. Pudu Surabi.
Interview with Mr. Chinna Kuththoosi
Some of the invaluable remarks made by Mr. Chinna Kuththoosi in the interview Mr. Mohideen and Mr. Tamizh Arasu had with him and published in Karuppu Vellai are interesting and hence given below:
Time was there when Tamilians were considered inferior. A section of the people thought that they were uneducated and they could not learn anything new. They must follow their family professions. At that time Dravidian movement was started. It appeared first as a Justice Party, contested elections, came to power and implemented many policies beneficial to 97% of the people. One of them was reservation. It was called community wise representation at that time. It has flowered now as reservation for the benefit of backward classes, schedule castes, schedule tribes, tribals etc. It brought great social reforms and created a self confidence in the minds of the people considered inferior.
There was a peculiar rule in the Madras University according to which one could not get a doctorate degree without passing an exam in Sanskrit. There was no connection between a doctorate degree and the Sanskrit exam. Nobody could question this meaningless condition. But the ruling Justice Party was able to abolish this clause.
There is no doubt that the Justice Party and all its offshoots like Self Respect Movement, Dravida Kazhagam (DK) and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) have been successfully endeavouring to reform the society and create equality among the people. The spirit continues even now. Anyhow how can we expect the same things to be in tact even now when we are in a changed society?
The Dravida movement has achieved step by step 60-70% of what it wanted for the welfare of the society but we cannot say that all the dreams of the founders of the movement have been fulfilled. However we can say with pride that the achievements and activities of the movement are more now in comparison with those of its initial periods.
Mr. Chinna Kuththoosi has also given his views on Sri Lanka, Tamil scholar Dr. Kalaigner M. Karunanidhi and Poetess Ms. Kanimozhi, World Tamil Conference to be held at Coimbatore, Books of poet Bharathiyar’s articles published in The Hindu, etc.
This magazine is priced at Rs.5/- and its annual subscription is Rs.50/- It can be downloaded freely from its website www.karuppuvellai.com. One hopes that it will make a mark in the Tamil journalistic world.
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BY V.M.KHALEELUR RAHMAN
A popular medical practitioner Dr. M.M. Salahuddin who is connected with the Billroth Hospital here has brought out a clean and informative family monthly magazine named Karuppu Vellai – Black & White – without involving cinema and politics, the hot subjects for almost all dailies and periodicals everywhere. Its first issue (June 2010) is out now.
FIRST ISSUE OF KARUPPU VELLAI
It contains several interesting and informative articles and some of them are under the following subjects
1. Water
2. Who has shattered the dream of Mahatma Gandhiji?
3. India’s double face
4. Salary increase for M.Ps.
5. Is God necessary?
6. Interview with the senior Tamil journalist Mr. Chinna Kuththoosi
7. Heart Attack
The magazine was released in a well attended function in Chennai recently. Its Editor and Publisher is Dr. M.M. Salahuddin, Executive Editor Mr. Prakash and Associate Editors are Mr. Tamiz Arasu and Mr. Pudu Surabi.
Audience in the inaugural function of the monthly at Dr. Jagannathan Memorial Hall in the Billroth Hospital, Chennai
In the following photos the well known journalist Mr. Chinna kuththoosi is seen handing over the first issue of the monthly to Mr. Meeran (Professional Courier), Dr. M.M. Salahuddin (Editor, Karuppu Vellai), Dr. Rajesh (Managing Director, Billroth Hospital) and Mr. Gopal (Editor, Nakkeeran) respectively after its release by him.
Interview with Mr. Chinna Kuththoosi
Some of the invaluable remarks made by Mr. Chinna Kuththoosi in the interview Mr. Mohideen and Mr. Tamizh Arasu had with him and published in Karuppu Vellai are interesting and hence given below:
Time was there when Tamilians were considered inferior. A section of the people thought that they were uneducated and they could not learn anything new. They must follow their family professions. At that time Dravidian movement was started. It appeared first as a Justice Party, contested elections, came to power and implemented many policies beneficial to 97% of the people. One of them was reservation. It was called community wise representation at that time. It has flowered now as reservation for the benefit of backward classes, schedule castes, schedule tribes, tribals etc. It brought great social reforms and created a self confidence in the minds of the people considered inferior.
There was a peculiar rule in the Madras University according to which one could not get a doctorate degree without passing an exam in Sanskrit. There was no connection between a doctorate degree and the Sanskrit exam. Nobody could question this meaningless condition. But the ruling Justice Party was able to abolish this clause.
There is no doubt that the Justice Party and all its offshoots like Self Respect Movement, Dravida Kazhagam (DK) and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) have been successfully endeavouring to reform the society and create equality among the people. The spirit continues even now. Anyhow how can we expect the same things to be in tact even now when we are in a changed society?
The Dravida movement has achieved step by step 60-70% of what it wanted for the welfare of the society but we cannot say that all the dreams of the founders of the movement have been fulfilled. However we can say with pride that the achievements and activities of the movement are more now in comparison with those of its initial periods.
Mr. Chinna Kuththoosi has also given his views on Sri Lanka, Tamil scholar Dr. Kalaigner M. Karunanidhi and Poetess Ms. Kanimozhi, World Tamil Conference to be held at Coimbatore, Books of poet Bharathiyar’s articles published in The Hindu, etc.
This magazine is priced at Rs.5/- and its annual subscription is Rs.50/- It can be downloaded freely from its website www.karuppuvellai.com. One hopes that it will make a mark in the Tamil journalistic world.
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Thursday, June 10, 2010
1. CURRENT ACTIVITIES IN CHENNAI LEATHER MARKET 2.EXPO RIVA SCHUH, ITALY : A GREAT SHOW OF SHOE MANUFACTURERS
CURRENT ACTIVITIES IN CHENNAI LEATHER MARKET
V.M. KHALEELUR RAHMAN
There is good demand for tanned and crust goat skins particularly in grain, suede and lining grades in the local market. Shoe, garment and leather exporters are here covering their requirements. There is increased demand for wetblue cow hides also by shoe manufacturers. Prices have also registered about 10 to 15% rise. Even prices of raw hides and skins have gone up in many raw centres. Shoe factories are also engaged as ever in importing hides and skins from different countries for their requirements as higher grades are not available in the domestic market to the extent of their needs.
There is demand for finished leathers by overseas buyers but activities are somewhat restricted as they are not able to pay the asking prices of tanners and exporters here which are around the following prices:
S/C goat upper leather
Size : 3/5 sq.ft., Selection : A/B/C 20/40/40%, Price : US$ 1.80, Selection : D, Price : US$ 1.50, Selection : E Price : US$1.40
S/C goat lining leather
Size : 3/5 or 4/7 sq.ft., Selection : TR-1 Price : US$1.20, Selection : TR-2 Price : US$ 1.10 and Selection : TR-3 Price : US$1.00
Some tanners quote selection TR-1/2/3 combined at US$1.10 combined.
F/C goat suede leather for garment
Size : 4/7 sq.ft. Selection : ABC, Price : US$1.70
All prices are per sq.ft. C&F by sea and 10 Cents more for AIR delivery.
One feels that the above prices are most reasonable in the present time when prices of raw hides and skins, chemicals, labour charges etc. have shot up considerably.
CLRI to create fuel from tannery waste
It is reported that the Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI) researchers are to create fuel using tannery and slaughter house waste. They are thinking of setting up plants in Chennai and Ranipet to convert the waste into hydrogen and the hydrogen is then turned into fuel cells that can be used for running vehicles. When it comes into effect, it will be considered a big achievement of the Institute which has been playing a vital role in making the leather industry more and more progressive on scientific norms.
‘AISHTMA’ delegation to Syria and Iran pontponed
It is now learnt that the planned visit of a delegation of All India Skin & Hide Tanners and Merchants Association (AISHTMA) to Syria and Iran was postponed without mentioning a date.
EXPO RIVA SCHUH, ITALY : A GREAT SHOW OF SHOE MANUFACTURERS
Indian shoe sector plays an important role in the leather and leather products industry. According to the Council for Leather Exports, India is the second largest global producer of footwear after China on the basis of its production being 13% of global footwear production of 16 billion pairs. It is well known that the government of India has adopted a progressive policy and has been encouraging the leather products sector since about 25 years.
Indian footwear sector is de-licensed and the government is also establishing footwear complexes and footwear components parks in the shoe manufacturing clusters. There is no doubt that the Indian shoe industry has made a tremendous progress and earned a high reputation in Indian and overseas markets for its quality and reliability. Its share of export is US$1533.66 million or about Rs.7,500 crore i.e. about 42.62% of the total export of leather and leather products during 2008-09. This is the reason why many shoe companies in countries like Italy, Spain and Portugal have entered into collaborations with their counterparts in India. Even the U.S. Retail giant Wal-Mart has started sourcing footwear from India since the last two years.
Indian shoe companies have been making all varieties of footwear like Dress Shoes, Moccasins, Casuals, Sports Shoes, Boots, Sandals, chappals etc. for the leading brands in the world. Indian leather industry envisages an export target of US$3.37 billion or about Rs.16,000 crore for export of footwear by 2013-14.
In Tamil Nadu and some other states in the country more and more shoe units are being established making the leather and leather products industry a vital one in providing employment opportunities and earning foreign exchange for the country. Many shoe units have also come up in many places like Ambur for doing job works and are in good demand. Big shoe factories are interested in giving job works to such units for mutual benefits.
Only a very few Indian shoe manufacturers have entered the domestic retail market. It is learnt that some are thinking of opening their show rooms in big cities in our country, to start with. There is good market for footwear in the country.
The falling exchange rate of Euro is a big problem for exporters. Nobel laureate Mr. Joseph Stiglitz who was the World Bank’s chief economist has said recently that “The Euro will survive but it will probably be patchwork by patchwork, coming up with whatever is judged as the minimum amount required at the moment. That’s a real concern; global financial markets may be plagued by volatility for years to come”.
Many experienced exporters feel that the Indian leather industry has to see things in the proper perspective and move forward cautiously getting as much stimulus as possible from the government shunning their vested interest and burying their hatchet to safeguard the age old and highly potential leather industry and our national interests.
The Council for Leather Export is participating in the International Shoe Fair, 74th edition of EXPO RIVA SCHUH to be held from 12th to 15th June 2010 at Riva del Garda in Italy. As it is an important event, according to the Council sources, 57 leading Indian shoe manufacturers and exporters will participate and display their latest products for Spring-Summer 2011 in the pavilion organized by the CLE.
In spite of the year old world recession, the Indian shoe industry is on the move with its best efforts.
(Indian Leather, June 2010)
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V.M. KHALEELUR RAHMAN
There is good demand for tanned and crust goat skins particularly in grain, suede and lining grades in the local market. Shoe, garment and leather exporters are here covering their requirements. There is increased demand for wetblue cow hides also by shoe manufacturers. Prices have also registered about 10 to 15% rise. Even prices of raw hides and skins have gone up in many raw centres. Shoe factories are also engaged as ever in importing hides and skins from different countries for their requirements as higher grades are not available in the domestic market to the extent of their needs.
There is demand for finished leathers by overseas buyers but activities are somewhat restricted as they are not able to pay the asking prices of tanners and exporters here which are around the following prices:
S/C goat upper leather
Size : 3/5 sq.ft., Selection : A/B/C 20/40/40%, Price : US$ 1.80, Selection : D, Price : US$ 1.50, Selection : E Price : US$1.40
S/C goat lining leather
Size : 3/5 or 4/7 sq.ft., Selection : TR-1 Price : US$1.20, Selection : TR-2 Price : US$ 1.10 and Selection : TR-3 Price : US$1.00
Some tanners quote selection TR-1/2/3 combined at US$1.10 combined.
F/C goat suede leather for garment
Size : 4/7 sq.ft. Selection : ABC, Price : US$1.70
All prices are per sq.ft. C&F by sea and 10 Cents more for AIR delivery.
One feels that the above prices are most reasonable in the present time when prices of raw hides and skins, chemicals, labour charges etc. have shot up considerably.
CLRI to create fuel from tannery waste
It is reported that the Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI) researchers are to create fuel using tannery and slaughter house waste. They are thinking of setting up plants in Chennai and Ranipet to convert the waste into hydrogen and the hydrogen is then turned into fuel cells that can be used for running vehicles. When it comes into effect, it will be considered a big achievement of the Institute which has been playing a vital role in making the leather industry more and more progressive on scientific norms.
‘AISHTMA’ delegation to Syria and Iran pontponed
It is now learnt that the planned visit of a delegation of All India Skin & Hide Tanners and Merchants Association (AISHTMA) to Syria and Iran was postponed without mentioning a date.
EXPO RIVA SCHUH, ITALY : A GREAT SHOW OF SHOE MANUFACTURERS
Indian shoe sector plays an important role in the leather and leather products industry. According to the Council for Leather Exports, India is the second largest global producer of footwear after China on the basis of its production being 13% of global footwear production of 16 billion pairs. It is well known that the government of India has adopted a progressive policy and has been encouraging the leather products sector since about 25 years.
Indian footwear sector is de-licensed and the government is also establishing footwear complexes and footwear components parks in the shoe manufacturing clusters. There is no doubt that the Indian shoe industry has made a tremendous progress and earned a high reputation in Indian and overseas markets for its quality and reliability. Its share of export is US$1533.66 million or about Rs.7,500 crore i.e. about 42.62% of the total export of leather and leather products during 2008-09. This is the reason why many shoe companies in countries like Italy, Spain and Portugal have entered into collaborations with their counterparts in India. Even the U.S. Retail giant Wal-Mart has started sourcing footwear from India since the last two years.
Indian shoe companies have been making all varieties of footwear like Dress Shoes, Moccasins, Casuals, Sports Shoes, Boots, Sandals, chappals etc. for the leading brands in the world. Indian leather industry envisages an export target of US$3.37 billion or about Rs.16,000 crore for export of footwear by 2013-14.
In Tamil Nadu and some other states in the country more and more shoe units are being established making the leather and leather products industry a vital one in providing employment opportunities and earning foreign exchange for the country. Many shoe units have also come up in many places like Ambur for doing job works and are in good demand. Big shoe factories are interested in giving job works to such units for mutual benefits.
Only a very few Indian shoe manufacturers have entered the domestic retail market. It is learnt that some are thinking of opening their show rooms in big cities in our country, to start with. There is good market for footwear in the country.
The falling exchange rate of Euro is a big problem for exporters. Nobel laureate Mr. Joseph Stiglitz who was the World Bank’s chief economist has said recently that “The Euro will survive but it will probably be patchwork by patchwork, coming up with whatever is judged as the minimum amount required at the moment. That’s a real concern; global financial markets may be plagued by volatility for years to come”.
Many experienced exporters feel that the Indian leather industry has to see things in the proper perspective and move forward cautiously getting as much stimulus as possible from the government shunning their vested interest and burying their hatchet to safeguard the age old and highly potential leather industry and our national interests.
The Council for Leather Export is participating in the International Shoe Fair, 74th edition of EXPO RIVA SCHUH to be held from 12th to 15th June 2010 at Riva del Garda in Italy. As it is an important event, according to the Council sources, 57 leading Indian shoe manufacturers and exporters will participate and display their latest products for Spring-Summer 2011 in the pavilion organized by the CLE.
In spite of the year old world recession, the Indian shoe industry is on the move with its best efforts.
(Indian Leather, June 2010)
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Wednesday, June 9, 2010
REMOVE THE DARKNESS OF IGNORANCE BY THE LIGHT OF EDUCATION: SIO
EDUCATIONAL AWARENESS CAMPAIGN – OBSERVED BY STUDENTS ISLAMIC ORGANISATION
BY V.M. KHALEELUR RAHMAN
Chennai : Student Islamic Organisation of India (SIO), Chennai observed a 9 day “Educational Awareness Campaign” from 29th May to 6th June, 2010 with the apt and catchy slogan in the regional Tamil language “Ariyaamai oru iruttu kalvi arivaal athai virattu - “Remove the darkness of ignorance by the light of education” by conducting 20 street corner meetings, making survey on the school going children in Dashamakan and Otteri areas, arranging a massive signature campaign under the theme “Read, Teach, Help to Read” near the Kannagi Statue at the Marina Beach in the evening on the 4th and conducting a public meeting on the final day on Sunday, 6th June after Maghrib prayers at Dashamakan, a predominantly poor Muslim area.
The meeting began with the recitation of Sura Iqra with its English translation by Mr. Sirajul Hasan, Secretary, SIO Chennai city, Mr. I.Jalaludeen, former Zonal Secretary, SIO Tamil Nadu Zone, welcomed the gathering and Mr. Mohammed Umair Siddiqui, City President, SIO Chennai city, delivered inaugural speech emphasizing the need for value based education for all giving importance to ethics and morality and not for just seeking placements. Many dignitaries spoke on the occasion.
Mr. Naseerullah, State Secretary, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, Tamil Nadu said in his speech quoting the holy Quran and Ahaadees (sayings of Prophet Mohammed (sal-am) that “seeking education is compulsory for men as well as woman and that it should be based on discipline, honesty and morality”. He regretted that many people occupying high posts in different fields of activity including politics are indulging in so many anti people and anti national activities and in amassing wealth by hook or by crook without any care for the people and country. If they had been given proper moral and religious education along with their high modern education, they would not have been like that. He further said that the Jamaat-e-Islami Hind had been giving value based education along with the regular subjects to the students in the institutions founded and managed by it in the country bringing good results in their characters and mindsets.
Mr. Atheequr Rahman, former Zonal President, SIO Tamil Nadu Zone, said: Education is a basic and fundamental right of every person and without education one cannot lead a dignified life particularly in the present world. Islam encourages us to have more and more knowledge. Even Prophets were sent to make the people knowledgeable with a spirit and zeal for the betterment of the humanity. Prophet Mohammed (sal-am) used to say that he was sent as a teacher. It is therefore the bounden duty of parents to give good education to their children and in case they are not able to do so because of poverty, it is the responsibility of the community particularly the rich to help them by scholarships to seek education as they are the future builders of our community and our great country. He further explained that while the students in the Madrasas are mostly ignorant of the present world, those in the modern institutions are unaware of the Islamic values, which is really unfortunate and we must do something necessary to rectify this anomaly. Our ulema (Islamic scholars) should guide us to go in the right direction.
Dr. K.V.S. Habeeb Mohamed, Vice President, Islamic Foundation Trust, said that there is an urgent need to work, not just speak, for the educational and economical development of the Muslim community. There is no alternative to education. Education is more important than any other thing including natural resources. We must remember that once Muslims were great scientists and scholars. But time changed and a time came when the Arabs were not even aware of their own natural resource oil because of their lack of knowledge. It were the educated Americans who told them about oil, entered the Arab world and have been exploiting it for their advantages.
Indian Muslim community which is more backward than schedule castes needs education and our country needs educated communities for development, progress and prosperity. Education and education alone can bring good results for our dignified existence in the world. Why is it that we have forgotten the holy Quranic assertion that an educated and an ignorant person cannot be the same and its exhortations for gaining knowledge? We should note that even a country like Spain is more developed than the oil rich Arab countries because more educated people are engaged in so many developmental works there. It is only education which brings reputation and laurels to a community.
Some Muslims are giving lame excuses for their backwardness in education. They say that they are not getting jobs here. It is not fully correct. There are many companies which require talented people. Meritorious students are able to get placements in our country easily whatever may be their caste or religion. Our students should work hard and prove their mettle. We can earn more in our own country. There are also opportunities for them in some other countries including the Arab countries if they are interested or not able to get the jobs of their choice here. But one should not think that all the jobs available abroad are always good. Quite a large number of Indian people employed abroad are suffering due to some reason or it. We must prefer works in our country for some occupations.
There are also some Muslims who say that ours is a mercantile community and hence our educational backwardness. This is also a wrong notion. Education is not only for earning money. It is for our overall development. We can be in business after getting good education for its better performance.
Education is equally necessary for women also. We cannot keep them who constitute 50% of our community ignorant. Prophet Mohammed (sal-am) said that if one has three daughters and educate and marry them well, he will go to Jannah. Education is also necessary for the present day woman to give good training and education to her children. Parents should sacrifice their luxury, entertainment and wasteful expenditure for the sake of education of their children. The Jamaats of the Mohalla mosques should create cordial atmosphere for education, help poor students and prevent drop-outs which are as high as 20% among Muslims in some areas in Chennai according to the survey conducted by the SIO. Education also helps one in family managements. Parents should take troubles in educating their children and students should work hard to get better education and come out with flying colours without wasting their time in seeing useless TV programmes or films. It is said that “no pain no gain”. Students should work hard to achieve their goals.
Dr. Habeeb Mohamed regretted that the Muslim institutions which are getting advantages from government on the basis of their being “minority institutions” are mostly not helping the poor Muslim students. He asked the activists to maximize enrolments and minimize drop-outs of students. He also said that the government at the centre and in the states should implement the schemes they sanction for the upliftment of the minorities fully and we should do the needful for this for the sake of the community.
Dr. N.B. Nirmal, founder, Exnora, also spoke. He asked the students and parents to have positive outlooks and approaches and march forward. He said that we can achieve whatever we want with our determination and endeavours. He advised students to work hard and get good education for 20 years to be happy in the rest of their life. It is hard work that pays. There is nothing impossible. He criticized the U.S. and Mr. George Bush for many of the world problems including climate change. He appreciated the communal harmony prevailing here. He mentioned in detail the role played by him and his organization for this. He lauded one of his “disciples” Mr. Abdul Ghani for excellent works and wanted everyone present in the meeting to congratulate him over phone. He said that Mr. Ghani is young and hard working and one day he may even get a Nobel Prize.
Although Dr. Nirmal is a professional and busy with many activities, he announced his desire to teach poor Muslim students to make them self confident, study well and get good marks in exams.
In an interview with this correspondent Mr. Mohammed Umair Siddiqui said that the aim of the 9 day long Educational Awareness Campaign was to create awareness about the importance of education among the people in the city and to propagate the real objective of education, that is to inculcate ethics, morals and a sense of social responsibility in the students so that they can play an effective role in the reconstruction of a society. It also aims at re-admitting those students in the school who left it or were not able to attend due to different reasons.
The campaign started with the survey of Dashamakan and Otteri areas in Central Chennai on 29th and 30th of May, where the data of the students and dropouts was collected. Almost 325 families were covered as part of the survey and data of almost 700-800 students was collected from these areas. Based on this data, SIO will work on the re-admission process for dropouts and scholarships for the needy students.
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BY V.M. KHALEELUR RAHMAN
Chennai : Student Islamic Organisation of India (SIO), Chennai observed a 9 day “Educational Awareness Campaign” from 29th May to 6th June, 2010 with the apt and catchy slogan in the regional Tamil language “Ariyaamai oru iruttu kalvi arivaal athai virattu - “Remove the darkness of ignorance by the light of education” by conducting 20 street corner meetings, making survey on the school going children in Dashamakan and Otteri areas, arranging a massive signature campaign under the theme “Read, Teach, Help to Read” near the Kannagi Statue at the Marina Beach in the evening on the 4th and conducting a public meeting on the final day on Sunday, 6th June after Maghrib prayers at Dashamakan, a predominantly poor Muslim area.
The meeting began with the recitation of Sura Iqra with its English translation by Mr. Sirajul Hasan, Secretary, SIO Chennai city, Mr. I.Jalaludeen, former Zonal Secretary, SIO Tamil Nadu Zone, welcomed the gathering and Mr. Mohammed Umair Siddiqui, City President, SIO Chennai city, delivered inaugural speech emphasizing the need for value based education for all giving importance to ethics and morality and not for just seeking placements. Many dignitaries spoke on the occasion.
Mr. Naseerullah, State Secretary, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, Tamil Nadu said in his speech quoting the holy Quran and Ahaadees (sayings of Prophet Mohammed (sal-am) that “seeking education is compulsory for men as well as woman and that it should be based on discipline, honesty and morality”. He regretted that many people occupying high posts in different fields of activity including politics are indulging in so many anti people and anti national activities and in amassing wealth by hook or by crook without any care for the people and country. If they had been given proper moral and religious education along with their high modern education, they would not have been like that. He further said that the Jamaat-e-Islami Hind had been giving value based education along with the regular subjects to the students in the institutions founded and managed by it in the country bringing good results in their characters and mindsets.
Mr. Atheequr Rahman, former Zonal President, SIO Tamil Nadu Zone, said: Education is a basic and fundamental right of every person and without education one cannot lead a dignified life particularly in the present world. Islam encourages us to have more and more knowledge. Even Prophets were sent to make the people knowledgeable with a spirit and zeal for the betterment of the humanity. Prophet Mohammed (sal-am) used to say that he was sent as a teacher. It is therefore the bounden duty of parents to give good education to their children and in case they are not able to do so because of poverty, it is the responsibility of the community particularly the rich to help them by scholarships to seek education as they are the future builders of our community and our great country. He further explained that while the students in the Madrasas are mostly ignorant of the present world, those in the modern institutions are unaware of the Islamic values, which is really unfortunate and we must do something necessary to rectify this anomaly. Our ulema (Islamic scholars) should guide us to go in the right direction.
Dr. K.V.S. Habeeb Mohamed, Vice President, Islamic Foundation Trust, said that there is an urgent need to work, not just speak, for the educational and economical development of the Muslim community. There is no alternative to education. Education is more important than any other thing including natural resources. We must remember that once Muslims were great scientists and scholars. But time changed and a time came when the Arabs were not even aware of their own natural resource oil because of their lack of knowledge. It were the educated Americans who told them about oil, entered the Arab world and have been exploiting it for their advantages.
DR. HABEEB MOHAMMED ADDRESSING THE GATHERING
Indian Muslim community which is more backward than schedule castes needs education and our country needs educated communities for development, progress and prosperity. Education and education alone can bring good results for our dignified existence in the world. Why is it that we have forgotten the holy Quranic assertion that an educated and an ignorant person cannot be the same and its exhortations for gaining knowledge? We should note that even a country like Spain is more developed than the oil rich Arab countries because more educated people are engaged in so many developmental works there. It is only education which brings reputation and laurels to a community.
Some Muslims are giving lame excuses for their backwardness in education. They say that they are not getting jobs here. It is not fully correct. There are many companies which require talented people. Meritorious students are able to get placements in our country easily whatever may be their caste or religion. Our students should work hard and prove their mettle. We can earn more in our own country. There are also opportunities for them in some other countries including the Arab countries if they are interested or not able to get the jobs of their choice here. But one should not think that all the jobs available abroad are always good. Quite a large number of Indian people employed abroad are suffering due to some reason or it. We must prefer works in our country for some occupations.
There are also some Muslims who say that ours is a mercantile community and hence our educational backwardness. This is also a wrong notion. Education is not only for earning money. It is for our overall development. We can be in business after getting good education for its better performance.
Education is equally necessary for women also. We cannot keep them who constitute 50% of our community ignorant. Prophet Mohammed (sal-am) said that if one has three daughters and educate and marry them well, he will go to Jannah. Education is also necessary for the present day woman to give good training and education to her children. Parents should sacrifice their luxury, entertainment and wasteful expenditure for the sake of education of their children. The Jamaats of the Mohalla mosques should create cordial atmosphere for education, help poor students and prevent drop-outs which are as high as 20% among Muslims in some areas in Chennai according to the survey conducted by the SIO. Education also helps one in family managements. Parents should take troubles in educating their children and students should work hard to get better education and come out with flying colours without wasting their time in seeing useless TV programmes or films. It is said that “no pain no gain”. Students should work hard to achieve their goals.
Dr. Habeeb Mohamed regretted that the Muslim institutions which are getting advantages from government on the basis of their being “minority institutions” are mostly not helping the poor Muslim students. He asked the activists to maximize enrolments and minimize drop-outs of students. He also said that the government at the centre and in the states should implement the schemes they sanction for the upliftment of the minorities fully and we should do the needful for this for the sake of the community.
AN ACTIVIST OF SIO CONDUCTING A SURVEY
Dr. N.B. Nirmal, founder, Exnora, also spoke. He asked the students and parents to have positive outlooks and approaches and march forward. He said that we can achieve whatever we want with our determination and endeavours. He advised students to work hard and get good education for 20 years to be happy in the rest of their life. It is hard work that pays. There is nothing impossible. He criticized the U.S. and Mr. George Bush for many of the world problems including climate change. He appreciated the communal harmony prevailing here. He mentioned in detail the role played by him and his organization for this. He lauded one of his “disciples” Mr. Abdul Ghani for excellent works and wanted everyone present in the meeting to congratulate him over phone. He said that Mr. Ghani is young and hard working and one day he may even get a Nobel Prize.
Although Dr. Nirmal is a professional and busy with many activities, he announced his desire to teach poor Muslim students to make them self confident, study well and get good marks in exams.
In an interview with this correspondent Mr. Mohammed Umair Siddiqui said that the aim of the 9 day long Educational Awareness Campaign was to create awareness about the importance of education among the people in the city and to propagate the real objective of education, that is to inculcate ethics, morals and a sense of social responsibility in the students so that they can play an effective role in the reconstruction of a society. It also aims at re-admitting those students in the school who left it or were not able to attend due to different reasons.
The campaign started with the survey of Dashamakan and Otteri areas in Central Chennai on 29th and 30th of May, where the data of the students and dropouts was collected. Almost 325 families were covered as part of the survey and data of almost 700-800 students was collected from these areas. Based on this data, SIO will work on the re-admission process for dropouts and scholarships for the needy students.
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Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Monday, May 31, 2010
FEMEII FORMED IN CHENNAI
Federation of Muslim Educational Institutions in India formed in Chennai
BY V.M.KHALEELUR RAHMAN, for TwoCircles.net
The Tamil Nadu Chapter of the Federation of Muslim Educational Institutions in India (FEMEII) was formed in a meeting of various educational institutions held in Chennai on 29th May. The meeting was presided over by Mr. A. Shabbir Ahmed, President, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH), Tamil Nadu Zone. Mr. N. Jan Mohammed, Secretary, JIH, welcomed the gathering consisting of members of the Managements and faculties of various educational institutions in Tamil Nadu.
From left to right J. Mohamed Yahya, A. Shabbir Ahmed, N. Jan Mohammed and K. Jalaludeen.
Mr. J. Mohamed Yahya, President, All India Institute of Islamic Teachers Association, Tamil Nadu Zone, introduced the FEMEII and highlighted the Constitutional rights guaranteed to the minorities such as Muslims and Christians in India. He felt that at the present time it is necessary for us to understand them and fight for our rights to uplift the Muslim community educationally and economically. He explained how the Muslim institutions are not able to get the needed support from various educational departments in Tamil Nadu to carry on their works smoothly and appealed to the Muslim institutions to join and strengthen the Federation to find a solution to their grievances.
Mr. K. Jalaludeen, Joint Secretary, Islamic Foundation Trust, explained the aims and objectives of the Federation which are given hereunder:
1. Collectively strive for due rights of the institution and providing legal assistance if necessary.
2. Protect the Constitutional safeguards available to the community in the field of education and to benefit from them.
3. Assist the institutions to raise their quality
4. Provide information about facilities available with government and non government organizations; to seek and provide mutual co-operation.
5. Promote co-operation and coherence among the associated institutions.
6. Form a sub agency if necessary for benefiting from government schemes overcoming legal hurdles.
7. Include religious education and create an Islamic and ethical environment.
8. Propose curriculum, purge the textbooks of undesirable content and positively influence the educational policies.
9. Strive for expansion and consolidation in the fields of education and training in the community.
10. Promote research and development in education.
11. Organize educational surveys as needed and pay special attention to girls’ education.
12. Keep abreast of innovations and developments on national and international levels in the fields of instruction and education.
13. Promote consistency in the religious and general curriculum.
14. For the sake of universalization of education, maintain active contact with other institutions and associations in the community.
Mr. P.K. Shabbir Ahmed, founder member of the Organisation of Muslim Educational Institutions and Associations of Tamil Nadu, was the main speaker. He congratulated the organizers of the forum and asked them to assist the poor and needy students to seek education to enable them to lead a dignified life and make economic progress in the present highly materialistic world. He said that our forefathers like Mr. C. Abdul Hakeem sahib who were not so much educated have done a lot for the educational upliftments of not only Muslims but also non-Muslims but unfortunately it is not the case with us – the present generation who are well educated and at the helm of affairs– in comparison with them, of course with some exceptions. He said that it is our duty to recapture their spirit and zeal for the betterment of the community and country.
Many others also spoke welcoming the forum and requesting it to help the educational institutions which are finding it difficult to get the approval and aids of the government. After detailed discussions a five member Adhoc Committee was formed consisting of the following members:
1. T.A.S. Rafeeque Ahmed, Correspondent, Osmania Higher Secondary School, Tirupattur
2. Mr. L. H. Mohammed Ali, Correspondent, Muslim Arts College, Thirvithangode, Kanyakumari district.
3. Mr. K. Abdullah, Correspondent, Islamiah Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Coimbatore
4. Dr. A.M. Salahuddin, Treasurer, Anjuman Matriculation Higher Secondary School, T. Nagar, Chennai.
5. Mr. Ahmed Meeran, Chairman, Unity Public School, Chennai.
It was announced that a meeting is to be held on 27th June 2010 in Delhi where the national President, Hon. Secretary and other office hearers of the all India based FEMEII will be elected.
Mr. Amanullah, Treasurer, AIITA, TN Zone, proposed a vote of thanks.
BY V.M.KHALEELUR RAHMAN, for TwoCircles.net
The Tamil Nadu Chapter of the Federation of Muslim Educational Institutions in India (FEMEII) was formed in a meeting of various educational institutions held in Chennai on 29th May. The meeting was presided over by Mr. A. Shabbir Ahmed, President, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH), Tamil Nadu Zone. Mr. N. Jan Mohammed, Secretary, JIH, welcomed the gathering consisting of members of the Managements and faculties of various educational institutions in Tamil Nadu.
Mr. J. Mohamed Yahya, President, All India Institute of Islamic Teachers Association, Tamil Nadu Zone, introduced the FEMEII and highlighted the Constitutional rights guaranteed to the minorities such as Muslims and Christians in India. He felt that at the present time it is necessary for us to understand them and fight for our rights to uplift the Muslim community educationally and economically. He explained how the Muslim institutions are not able to get the needed support from various educational departments in Tamil Nadu to carry on their works smoothly and appealed to the Muslim institutions to join and strengthen the Federation to find a solution to their grievances.
Mr. K. Jalaludeen, Joint Secretary, Islamic Foundation Trust, explained the aims and objectives of the Federation which are given hereunder:
1. Collectively strive for due rights of the institution and providing legal assistance if necessary.
2. Protect the Constitutional safeguards available to the community in the field of education and to benefit from them.
3. Assist the institutions to raise their quality
4. Provide information about facilities available with government and non government organizations; to seek and provide mutual co-operation.
5. Promote co-operation and coherence among the associated institutions.
6. Form a sub agency if necessary for benefiting from government schemes overcoming legal hurdles.
7. Include religious education and create an Islamic and ethical environment.
8. Propose curriculum, purge the textbooks of undesirable content and positively influence the educational policies.
9. Strive for expansion and consolidation in the fields of education and training in the community.
10. Promote research and development in education.
11. Organize educational surveys as needed and pay special attention to girls’ education.
12. Keep abreast of innovations and developments on national and international levels in the fields of instruction and education.
13. Promote consistency in the religious and general curriculum.
14. For the sake of universalization of education, maintain active contact with other institutions and associations in the community.
Mr. P.K. Shabbir Ahmed, founder member of the Organisation of Muslim Educational Institutions and Associations of Tamil Nadu, was the main speaker. He congratulated the organizers of the forum and asked them to assist the poor and needy students to seek education to enable them to lead a dignified life and make economic progress in the present highly materialistic world. He said that our forefathers like Mr. C. Abdul Hakeem sahib who were not so much educated have done a lot for the educational upliftments of not only Muslims but also non-Muslims but unfortunately it is not the case with us – the present generation who are well educated and at the helm of affairs– in comparison with them, of course with some exceptions. He said that it is our duty to recapture their spirit and zeal for the betterment of the community and country.
Many others also spoke welcoming the forum and requesting it to help the educational institutions which are finding it difficult to get the approval and aids of the government. After detailed discussions a five member Adhoc Committee was formed consisting of the following members:
1. T.A.S. Rafeeque Ahmed, Correspondent, Osmania Higher Secondary School, Tirupattur
2. Mr. L. H. Mohammed Ali, Correspondent, Muslim Arts College, Thirvithangode, Kanyakumari district.
3. Mr. K. Abdullah, Correspondent, Islamiah Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Coimbatore
4. Dr. A.M. Salahuddin, Treasurer, Anjuman Matriculation Higher Secondary School, T. Nagar, Chennai.
5. Mr. Ahmed Meeran, Chairman, Unity Public School, Chennai.
It was announced that a meeting is to be held on 27th June 2010 in Delhi where the national President, Hon. Secretary and other office hearers of the all India based FEMEII will be elected.
Mr. Amanullah, Treasurer, AIITA, TN Zone, proposed a vote of thanks.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE OF MUSLIM SCHOOLS IN VELLORE DISTRICT OF TAMIL NADU
BY V.M. KHALEELUR RAHMAN
Who can say that Indian Muslims cannot do better in education? The Vellore district as some other districts in Tamil Nadu is the place where Muslims have established many educational institutions from primary to science and arts and engineering colleges. It is a fact that more Muslims are educated only in those places where they have their own institutions. At the same time it also cannot be denied that Muslim students are coming out with flying colours in some prestigious non-Muslim institutions in Chennai and other places of Tamil Nadu. It shows that they are second to none in intelligence. If they possess a determination and are given the right educational atmosphere, they can reach the zenith. There is nothing which they cannot achieve. In education they have proved their mettle in free India after independence and they are on the forward march despite some hurdles here and there.
Class X students of State Board, Matriculation and Oriental schools have got their results today, 26th May 2010 and the results of some of the popular Muslim schools of Vellore district are given hereunder:
School Name No. of students appeared for 10th public exam No. of students passed Pass percentage Names of 1st, 2nd and 3rd rank holders
Mazharul Uloom Higher Secondary School, Ambur 256 250 97% 1.P..Thanseer Ahmed (445/500)
2.P. Md. Zain (444/500)
Hasanathe Jaria Higher Secondary School for girls, Ambur 237 232 98% 1.Wajeeha Khatoon (470/500)
2.Sheereen Farhath (464/500)
3.Aysha Siddiqua (461/500) and 48 girls got above 400 marks for 500
Anaikar Oriental (Arabic) Higher Secondary Schoool, Ambur 101 99 98% 1.S.M.Md.Raihan (472/500)
2.R.Shameel Ahmed (460/500)
3.C.Md. Farhan (454/500)
Islamiah Girls Higher Secondary School, Vaniyambadi
315 307 97% 1.Sumaila aafreen (473/500)
2.Zayida (470/500)
3.Niha Naaz (460/500)
Usmania Higher Secondary School, Thirupathur 47 41 87% 1.Md. Hameed Alam (420/500)
2.Syed Md.Hussain (416/500)
3.Faizullah Basha (396/500)
Islamiah Boys’ Higher Secondary School, Vaniyambadi 289 254 88% 1.P.Hussain Ahmed 488/500
2.Noaman H 477/500
3.Madan Kumar 465/500
T. Abdul Wahid Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Ambur Details unavailable at the time of sending this report 100%
I tried to contact many other schools also but I could not reach them in any mode.
We congratulate the students, Managements, Head masters/Head mistresses and teachers of the above institutions for their excellent performance and hope that they will all endeavour their best to raise the educational standard of students further and bring laurels to the community and country as a whole.
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BY V.M. KHALEELUR RAHMAN
Who can say that Indian Muslims cannot do better in education? The Vellore district as some other districts in Tamil Nadu is the place where Muslims have established many educational institutions from primary to science and arts and engineering colleges. It is a fact that more Muslims are educated only in those places where they have their own institutions. At the same time it also cannot be denied that Muslim students are coming out with flying colours in some prestigious non-Muslim institutions in Chennai and other places of Tamil Nadu. It shows that they are second to none in intelligence. If they possess a determination and are given the right educational atmosphere, they can reach the zenith. There is nothing which they cannot achieve. In education they have proved their mettle in free India after independence and they are on the forward march despite some hurdles here and there.
Class X students of State Board, Matriculation and Oriental schools have got their results today, 26th May 2010 and the results of some of the popular Muslim schools of Vellore district are given hereunder:
School Name No. of students appeared for 10th public exam No. of students passed Pass percentage Names of 1st, 2nd and 3rd rank holders
Mazharul Uloom Higher Secondary School, Ambur 256 250 97% 1.P..Thanseer Ahmed (445/500)
2.P. Md. Zain (444/500)
Hasanathe Jaria Higher Secondary School for girls, Ambur 237 232 98% 1.Wajeeha Khatoon (470/500)
2.Sheereen Farhath (464/500)
3.Aysha Siddiqua (461/500) and 48 girls got above 400 marks for 500
Anaikar Oriental (Arabic) Higher Secondary Schoool, Ambur 101 99 98% 1.S.M.Md.Raihan (472/500)
2.R.Shameel Ahmed (460/500)
3.C.Md. Farhan (454/500)
Islamiah Girls Higher Secondary School, Vaniyambadi
315 307 97% 1.Sumaila aafreen (473/500)
2.Zayida (470/500)
3.Niha Naaz (460/500)
Usmania Higher Secondary School, Thirupathur 47 41 87% 1.Md. Hameed Alam (420/500)
2.Syed Md.Hussain (416/500)
3.Faizullah Basha (396/500)
Islamiah Boys’ Higher Secondary School, Vaniyambadi 289 254 88% 1.P.Hussain Ahmed 488/500
2.Noaman H 477/500
3.Madan Kumar 465/500
T. Abdul Wahid Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Ambur Details unavailable at the time of sending this report 100%
I tried to contact many other schools also but I could not reach them in any mode.
We congratulate the students, Managements, Head masters/Head mistresses and teachers of the above institutions for their excellent performance and hope that they will all endeavour their best to raise the educational standard of students further and bring laurels to the community and country as a whole.
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MUSLIM GIRLS REIGN SUPREME IN 10TH STATE BOARD EXAM IN TAMIL NADU
MUSLIM GIRLS REIGN SUPREME IN 10TH STATE BOARD EXAM IN TAMIL NADU
BY V.M. KHALELUR RAHMAN
A Muslim girl Jasmeen, daughter of Mr. Shaikh Dawood has created history and brought a pleasant surprise to all by securing 495 marks out of 500 in the 10th state Board examination for which 8,56,966 students from 6493 schools appeared in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. She studied at the Corporation Higher Secondary School in Thirunelveli. She has secured centum in both maths and science, 98 marks in Tamil, 99 marks in English and 98 marks in Social Studies (History and Geography). She wants to do Computer engineering, write the IAS exam and become a Collector to serve the people.
Another Muslim girl Ashraf Nisa, daughter of Mr. M.S. Deen is one of the three students who have achieved First Rank in the Corporation Schools by getting 487 marks out of 500 in the exam. She has appealed to the hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Mr. M. Karunanidhi to help her to pursue M.B.B.S. after finishing 12th as she is interested in becoming a doctor and serve the humanity.
We congratulate and wish them all the best in all their attempts.
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BY V.M. KHALELUR RAHMAN
A Muslim girl Jasmeen, daughter of Mr. Shaikh Dawood has created history and brought a pleasant surprise to all by securing 495 marks out of 500 in the 10th state Board examination for which 8,56,966 students from 6493 schools appeared in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. She studied at the Corporation Higher Secondary School in Thirunelveli. She has secured centum in both maths and science, 98 marks in Tamil, 99 marks in English and 98 marks in Social Studies (History and Geography). She wants to do Computer engineering, write the IAS exam and become a Collector to serve the people.
Another Muslim girl Ashraf Nisa, daughter of Mr. M.S. Deen is one of the three students who have achieved First Rank in the Corporation Schools by getting 487 marks out of 500 in the exam. She has appealed to the hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Mr. M. Karunanidhi to help her to pursue M.B.B.S. after finishing 12th as she is interested in becoming a doctor and serve the humanity.
We congratulate and wish them all the best in all their attempts.
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Sunday, May 23, 2010
Muslim Students Rank High at Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu
Muslim students rank high at engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu
Submitted by admin7 on 20 May 2010 - 11:10am.
• India News
• Indian Muslim
By V.M. Khaleelur Rahman for TwoCircles.net,
Chennai: Muslim students are among top 10 across trades at various engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu in 2009-2010. In the trade of B.E. Marine Engineering, Mohammad Naina Maricar S of Mohamed Sathak Engineering College and in B. Arch Aysha Khanam of MEASI Academy of Architecture have got top position. These colleges are attached to Anna University, Chennai.
There are several dozen engineering colleges affiliated to Anna University. Due to 3.5% reservation to Muslims, the community students have been able to get admission in such colleges in high number, and with their hard work they are getting high ranks in their colleges.
At various colleges, Muslim girls have outshined Muslim boys.
The following is the list of Muslim students who secured University Ranks in the examinations conducted during April/May 2009 along with their percentage of marks, rank and the college where they studied.
1. B.E. Aeronautical Engineering, Total students passed 467 and rank eligibility 23
Shafeeq Ahmed S 84% 9 Hindustan College of Engineering and Technology
Mohamed Asif Ali J 84% 11 Mohamed Sathak Engineering College
Md. Azarudeen J 84% 12 Mohamed Sathak Engineering College
2. B.E. Civil Engineering, Total students passed 2016 and rank eligibility 50
Affilkhan 89% 6 Saranathan College of Engineering
Fathima Tasneem S 88% 14 Saranathan College of Engineering
Nasreen Fathima H 87% 24 Bannari Amman Institute of Technology
Nazia Hazeen A 87% 28 Prince Shri Venkateshwara Padmavathy Eng.College
3. B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Total students passed 8513 and rank eligibility 50
Fareez Ahmed S 87% 20 Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering
4. B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering, Total students passed 14307 and rank eligibility 50
Gulam Nabi Alsath M 90% v 3 Dhaanish Ahmed College of Engineering
Azhar Mohammed K 88% 26 B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College
Zulaikha Firdose A 87% 32 C.Abdul Hakeem College of Engineering & Technology
Shafna Basri K 87% 34 Asan Memorial College of Engineering & Technology
5. B.E. Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Total students passed 1451 and rank eligibility 50
Mohamed Rafiq M 86% 9 St. Joseph’s College of Engineering
Zaheer Shariff K 84% 37 Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College
6. B.E. Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Total students passed 481 and rank eligibility 24
Thameem Ansari S 84% 8 B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College
Mohamed Rafiq M 83% 14 B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College
Fathima Begum M 83% 15 B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College
7. B.E. Marine Engineering, Total students passed 57 and rank eligibility 3
Md. Naina Maricar S 87% 1 Mohamed Sathak Engineering College
8. B.E. Mechanical Engineering, Total students passed 6842 and rank eligibility 50
Md. Abdul Rahim M 87% 41 Kumaraguru College of Technology
Tariq Anwar N 86% 43 B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College
Ejaz Ahmed S 86% 46 Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering & Technology
9. B.E. Production Engineering, Total students passed 76 and rank eligibility 4
Anwar Ibrahim S 81% 3 Sethu Institute of Technology
10. B.E. Bio-Medical Engineering, Total students passed 352 and rank eligibility 18
Izathunnisa Begum F 82% 15 Jerusalem College of Engineering
Rahmath Nisha E.A. 81% 18 Jerusalem College of Engineering
11. B.Tech Chemical Engineering, Total students passed 350 and rank eligibility 18
Fathima Jalal 90% 2 Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering
Abdul Gani A 88% 17 St. Peter’s Engineering College
12. B.Tech Information Technology, Total students passed 8113 and rank eligibility 50
Mohamed Rameeze 86% 35 Vel Tech
Fahumitha Parveen R 86% 44 St. Joseph’s College of Engineering
13. B.Tech Polymer Technology, Total students passed 47 and rank eligibility 2
Mansoor Akhthar B 91% 1 B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College
14. B. Tech Textile Technology, Total students passed 212 and rank eligibility 11
Uduman Ali A.S. 86% 5 S.S.M. College of Engineering
15. B.Arch – Architecture, Total students passed 87 and rank eligibility 4
Ayesha Khanam 81% 1 MEASI Academy of Architecture
16. M.E. Computer Science & Engineering, Total students passed 324, rank eligibility 16
Nazima H 85% 13 Sri Muthukumaran Institute of Technology
17. M.B.A. Total students passed 2961 and rank eligibility 50
Nazeema Begum S 86% 2 B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College
Anseera Banu H 83% 14 St. Joseph’s College of Engineering
Shahida Banu A 83% 22 Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering
Yasmeen N 81% 50 Alim Mohamed Salegh Co0llege of Engineering
18. M.C.A. Total students passed 6127 and rank eligibility 50
Asha Begum M 87% 36 B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College
Fathima Shifana K 86% 37 Sun College of Engineering & Technology
The Anna University, Chennai which is the authority for admitting students in the Anna University and its constituent colleges, Government Engineering Colleges, Government Aided Engineering Colleges and Anna University affiliated Private Engineering Colleges has started issuing application forms from 3rd May 2010. Forms can be had till 29 May, and the last date for submitting the filled in application form is 31 May.
The Anna University which will conduct the single window counselling for admissions as per the above schedule has printed more than 1.75 lakh application forms and made arrangements for issuing them to applicants in about 60 centres including its campus at Guindy in Chennai. There are many counters for sale of application forms here from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm on all days except Sundays and other holidays if any till 29th May 2010.
Indications are that even this year as in the past years applicants will like to choose the colleges where good infrastructure, experienced faculty and campus recruitments by big companies are available. Muslim students will also be as enthusiastic as others in grabbing the best possible colleges for them.
It is clear beyond any doubt that Muslims in Tamil Nadu have started getting higher education now more than ever before. The 3.5% reservation given for the minorities by the Tamil Nadu government is also giving them an opportunity to get more seats in engineering, medical and other courses. According to many reliable reports there is an increase in the number of Muslim students in all these courses.
B S Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College, Mohamed Sathak Engineering College, Dhaanish Ahmed College of Engineering, C. Abdul Hakeem College of Engineering and Technology and Noorul Islam College of Engineering are in the list of the Engineering Colleges affiliated to the Anna University whose students secured University Ranks in 2009. Some of the Muslim students who studied in some other engineering colleges also secured University Ranks last year.
It has to be noted that there are 456 Engineering Colleges including 6 government, 3 government aided and 16 Anna University constituent ones in Tamil Nadu providing 1,72,500 seats for study of different engineering courses. Last year only about 1,20,100 seats could be filled in and 52,400 seats remained without takers. The main reason for this is that students are very particular in getting admission in very popular and prestigious colleges particularly in big towns and cities. This apart there are also many Deemed Universities offering various engineering courses where students get admission. Even B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College became B.S. Abdur Rahman University last year.
IT companies like TCS, INFOSYS, WIPRO and COGNIZANT and many core companies visit mainly well established colleges to conduct interviews and select students for jobs. Hence getting admission in reputed colleges is very important for students both for their knowledge as well as job placement.
It is reported that many applications for starting new engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu are pending at the All India Council for Technical Education
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Submitted by admin7 on 20 May 2010 - 11:10am.
• India News
• Indian Muslim
By V.M. Khaleelur Rahman for TwoCircles.net,
Chennai: Muslim students are among top 10 across trades at various engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu in 2009-2010. In the trade of B.E. Marine Engineering, Mohammad Naina Maricar S of Mohamed Sathak Engineering College and in B. Arch Aysha Khanam of MEASI Academy of Architecture have got top position. These colleges are attached to Anna University, Chennai.
There are several dozen engineering colleges affiliated to Anna University. Due to 3.5% reservation to Muslims, the community students have been able to get admission in such colleges in high number, and with their hard work they are getting high ranks in their colleges.
At various colleges, Muslim girls have outshined Muslim boys.
The following is the list of Muslim students who secured University Ranks in the examinations conducted during April/May 2009 along with their percentage of marks, rank and the college where they studied.
1. B.E. Aeronautical Engineering, Total students passed 467 and rank eligibility 23
Shafeeq Ahmed S 84% 9 Hindustan College of Engineering and Technology
Mohamed Asif Ali J 84% 11 Mohamed Sathak Engineering College
Md. Azarudeen J 84% 12 Mohamed Sathak Engineering College
2. B.E. Civil Engineering, Total students passed 2016 and rank eligibility 50
Affilkhan 89% 6 Saranathan College of Engineering
Fathima Tasneem S 88% 14 Saranathan College of Engineering
Nasreen Fathima H 87% 24 Bannari Amman Institute of Technology
Nazia Hazeen A 87% 28 Prince Shri Venkateshwara Padmavathy Eng.College
3. B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Total students passed 8513 and rank eligibility 50
Fareez Ahmed S 87% 20 Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering
4. B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering, Total students passed 14307 and rank eligibility 50
Gulam Nabi Alsath M 90% v 3 Dhaanish Ahmed College of Engineering
Azhar Mohammed K 88% 26 B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College
Zulaikha Firdose A 87% 32 C.Abdul Hakeem College of Engineering & Technology
Shafna Basri K 87% 34 Asan Memorial College of Engineering & Technology
5. B.E. Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Total students passed 1451 and rank eligibility 50
Mohamed Rafiq M 86% 9 St. Joseph’s College of Engineering
Zaheer Shariff K 84% 37 Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College
6. B.E. Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Total students passed 481 and rank eligibility 24
Thameem Ansari S 84% 8 B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College
Mohamed Rafiq M 83% 14 B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College
Fathima Begum M 83% 15 B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College
7. B.E. Marine Engineering, Total students passed 57 and rank eligibility 3
Md. Naina Maricar S 87% 1 Mohamed Sathak Engineering College
8. B.E. Mechanical Engineering, Total students passed 6842 and rank eligibility 50
Md. Abdul Rahim M 87% 41 Kumaraguru College of Technology
Tariq Anwar N 86% 43 B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College
Ejaz Ahmed S 86% 46 Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering & Technology
9. B.E. Production Engineering, Total students passed 76 and rank eligibility 4
Anwar Ibrahim S 81% 3 Sethu Institute of Technology
10. B.E. Bio-Medical Engineering, Total students passed 352 and rank eligibility 18
Izathunnisa Begum F 82% 15 Jerusalem College of Engineering
Rahmath Nisha E.A. 81% 18 Jerusalem College of Engineering
11. B.Tech Chemical Engineering, Total students passed 350 and rank eligibility 18
Fathima Jalal 90% 2 Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering
Abdul Gani A 88% 17 St. Peter’s Engineering College
12. B.Tech Information Technology, Total students passed 8113 and rank eligibility 50
Mohamed Rameeze 86% 35 Vel Tech
Fahumitha Parveen R 86% 44 St. Joseph’s College of Engineering
13. B.Tech Polymer Technology, Total students passed 47 and rank eligibility 2
Mansoor Akhthar B 91% 1 B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College
14. B. Tech Textile Technology, Total students passed 212 and rank eligibility 11
Uduman Ali A.S. 86% 5 S.S.M. College of Engineering
15. B.Arch – Architecture, Total students passed 87 and rank eligibility 4
Ayesha Khanam 81% 1 MEASI Academy of Architecture
16. M.E. Computer Science & Engineering, Total students passed 324, rank eligibility 16
Nazima H 85% 13 Sri Muthukumaran Institute of Technology
17. M.B.A. Total students passed 2961 and rank eligibility 50
Nazeema Begum S 86% 2 B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College
Anseera Banu H 83% 14 St. Joseph’s College of Engineering
Shahida Banu A 83% 22 Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering
Yasmeen N 81% 50 Alim Mohamed Salegh Co0llege of Engineering
18. M.C.A. Total students passed 6127 and rank eligibility 50
Asha Begum M 87% 36 B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College
Fathima Shifana K 86% 37 Sun College of Engineering & Technology
The Anna University, Chennai which is the authority for admitting students in the Anna University and its constituent colleges, Government Engineering Colleges, Government Aided Engineering Colleges and Anna University affiliated Private Engineering Colleges has started issuing application forms from 3rd May 2010. Forms can be had till 29 May, and the last date for submitting the filled in application form is 31 May.
The Anna University which will conduct the single window counselling for admissions as per the above schedule has printed more than 1.75 lakh application forms and made arrangements for issuing them to applicants in about 60 centres including its campus at Guindy in Chennai. There are many counters for sale of application forms here from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm on all days except Sundays and other holidays if any till 29th May 2010.
Indications are that even this year as in the past years applicants will like to choose the colleges where good infrastructure, experienced faculty and campus recruitments by big companies are available. Muslim students will also be as enthusiastic as others in grabbing the best possible colleges for them.
It is clear beyond any doubt that Muslims in Tamil Nadu have started getting higher education now more than ever before. The 3.5% reservation given for the minorities by the Tamil Nadu government is also giving them an opportunity to get more seats in engineering, medical and other courses. According to many reliable reports there is an increase in the number of Muslim students in all these courses.
B S Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College, Mohamed Sathak Engineering College, Dhaanish Ahmed College of Engineering, C. Abdul Hakeem College of Engineering and Technology and Noorul Islam College of Engineering are in the list of the Engineering Colleges affiliated to the Anna University whose students secured University Ranks in 2009. Some of the Muslim students who studied in some other engineering colleges also secured University Ranks last year.
It has to be noted that there are 456 Engineering Colleges including 6 government, 3 government aided and 16 Anna University constituent ones in Tamil Nadu providing 1,72,500 seats for study of different engineering courses. Last year only about 1,20,100 seats could be filled in and 52,400 seats remained without takers. The main reason for this is that students are very particular in getting admission in very popular and prestigious colleges particularly in big towns and cities. This apart there are also many Deemed Universities offering various engineering courses where students get admission. Even B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College became B.S. Abdur Rahman University last year.
IT companies like TCS, INFOSYS, WIPRO and COGNIZANT and many core companies visit mainly well established colleges to conduct interviews and select students for jobs. Hence getting admission in reputed colleges is very important for students both for their knowledge as well as job placement.
It is reported that many applications for starting new engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu are pending at the All India Council for Technical Education
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Saturday, May 15, 2010
WHERE DOES THE LEATHER INDUSTRY STAND?
WHERE DOES THE LEATHER INDUSTRY STAND?
V. M. KHALEELUR RAHMAN
The reports available in the world press indicate that the global recovery of the economy is slow as a whole. While it is flat in Europe, it is better in Asia and South America but Chinese economy is growing well with its increasing imports and exports. The World Leather Business Week reported in March 2010 that "leather demand has not just recovered but the cheap raw material prices have also invited non-regular producers to re-enter or expand their productions in view of the attractive profit margins that have been obtainable in leather production in particular in China. This inflated demand and consumption of raw materials has added to the problem of shrinking supply." This seems to be the accurate assessment of the present scenario in the market. However just in about one month's time the prices of raw hides and skins have gone up considerably and even their availability is limited. One wonders if the leather market is also like the glamorous share market where there are more losers and few gainers despite expert consultations.
“AISHTMA” DELEGATION TO SYRIA AND IRAN
The Chennai based All India Skin & Hide Tanners and Merchants Association (AISHTMA) President Mr. M. Rafeeque Ahmed has sent a circular saying that they are planning “to visit Syria and then Iran on a later date also enabling the delegates to visit the 3rd Iranian Leather Exhibition during 25-29 May 2010.” The delegation of the interested members of the Association will leave Chennai on 19th May and return on 27th May 2010. The purpose of the visit is to find possibilities for importing the kind of raw hides and skins, which are in short supply here, to fulfill export targets apart from attending the above mentioned leather show.
EXPORT PERFORMANCE DURING APRIL 2009 TO FEBRUARY 2010
(Courtesy: Council for Leather Exports)
It is clear from the above data that there is a decline of 11.84% in the total exports of leather and leather products in US dollar values during the 11 months (April 2009 to February 2010) in comparison with the same period in the previous 11 months (April 2008 to February 2009)
Tanners who are in the leather industry since long believe that the strict “norms for identification of finished leather” is the main cause for decline of finished leather exports to the extent of 16.78%. They have been saying that tanners are not willing to do finished leather for export as they do not know what will happen to them at the time of export at the customs. The present situation in every field is for the powerful and daredevils. Innocent people cannot thrive in any field particularly in the leather industry as it is becoming more and more risky, tricky and unethical. Many tanners and exporters have even deserted the trade unable to face the current tendencies and challenges. It is rather very difficult if not impossible to survive in the trade for the small exporters who are voiceless and silent spectators to the goings on in the trade and industry.
E.I. TANNED HIDES AND SKINS
Some tanners lament: All the countries in the world allow export of even raw hides and skins, our government allows their imports without any restriction whatsoever but surprisingly despite repeated requests the age old Tamil Nadu speciality tanned hides and skins which are in good demand abroad are not considered at par with finished leather for export. They think that there is no strong lobby to represent this matter to the government.
SHOE INDUSTRY ON BETTER FOOTING
Generally speaking it is the shoe manufacturers who are running the show somewhat better in comparison with others despite global recession, declining exchange rates, increasing prices of raw hides and skins, chemicals etc. and giving employment opportunities to thousands of people, men and women, who mainly belong to the schedule caste, schedule tribe and backward communities, particularly in places like Chennai, Ambur, Ranipet etc. even though they are also handicapped by and large in not getting the required incentives from the government to face the unprecedented situation in the present lacklustre export market.
In spite of all best efforts by exporters, there is a decrease of 10.04% in the export of Leather Footwear and 18.87% in the export of Footwear Components. Exports of other items such as Leather Goods, Saddlery and Harness and Non Leather Footwear have also gone down 15.24, 14.63 and 4.93 per cent respectively. The only item which has shown a meagre increase of 1.65% is Leather Garments.
GENERAL IMPRESSION
The general impression in the market is that there is good demand for goat suedes, sheep nappa is also on the move and so is the case with cow hides in some select grades and marks. Indian exporters are not able to compete with their counterparts in Bangladesh and Pakistan who are getting not only more exchange rates but also more incentives for exports.
FAVOURABLE CHANGES NEEDED
One feels that changes in export and import policies, relaxation in export norms for finished leather, increase in drawback and other incentives are the urgent need of the time to make the leather industry grow and increase its exports in the highly competitive world market.
(Indian Leather, Chennai)
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V. M. KHALEELUR RAHMAN
The reports available in the world press indicate that the global recovery of the economy is slow as a whole. While it is flat in Europe, it is better in Asia and South America but Chinese economy is growing well with its increasing imports and exports. The World Leather Business Week reported in March 2010 that "leather demand has not just recovered but the cheap raw material prices have also invited non-regular producers to re-enter or expand their productions in view of the attractive profit margins that have been obtainable in leather production in particular in China. This inflated demand and consumption of raw materials has added to the problem of shrinking supply." This seems to be the accurate assessment of the present scenario in the market. However just in about one month's time the prices of raw hides and skins have gone up considerably and even their availability is limited. One wonders if the leather market is also like the glamorous share market where there are more losers and few gainers despite expert consultations.
“AISHTMA” DELEGATION TO SYRIA AND IRAN
The Chennai based All India Skin & Hide Tanners and Merchants Association (AISHTMA) President Mr. M. Rafeeque Ahmed has sent a circular saying that they are planning “to visit Syria and then Iran on a later date also enabling the delegates to visit the 3rd Iranian Leather Exhibition during 25-29 May 2010.” The delegation of the interested members of the Association will leave Chennai on 19th May and return on 27th May 2010. The purpose of the visit is to find possibilities for importing the kind of raw hides and skins, which are in short supply here, to fulfill export targets apart from attending the above mentioned leather show.
EXPORT PERFORMANCE DURING APRIL 2009 TO FEBRUARY 2010
(Courtesy: Council for Leather Exports)
It is clear from the above data that there is a decline of 11.84% in the total exports of leather and leather products in US dollar values during the 11 months (April 2009 to February 2010) in comparison with the same period in the previous 11 months (April 2008 to February 2009)
Tanners who are in the leather industry since long believe that the strict “norms for identification of finished leather” is the main cause for decline of finished leather exports to the extent of 16.78%. They have been saying that tanners are not willing to do finished leather for export as they do not know what will happen to them at the time of export at the customs. The present situation in every field is for the powerful and daredevils. Innocent people cannot thrive in any field particularly in the leather industry as it is becoming more and more risky, tricky and unethical. Many tanners and exporters have even deserted the trade unable to face the current tendencies and challenges. It is rather very difficult if not impossible to survive in the trade for the small exporters who are voiceless and silent spectators to the goings on in the trade and industry.
E.I. TANNED HIDES AND SKINS
Some tanners lament: All the countries in the world allow export of even raw hides and skins, our government allows their imports without any restriction whatsoever but surprisingly despite repeated requests the age old Tamil Nadu speciality tanned hides and skins which are in good demand abroad are not considered at par with finished leather for export. They think that there is no strong lobby to represent this matter to the government.
SHOE INDUSTRY ON BETTER FOOTING
Generally speaking it is the shoe manufacturers who are running the show somewhat better in comparison with others despite global recession, declining exchange rates, increasing prices of raw hides and skins, chemicals etc. and giving employment opportunities to thousands of people, men and women, who mainly belong to the schedule caste, schedule tribe and backward communities, particularly in places like Chennai, Ambur, Ranipet etc. even though they are also handicapped by and large in not getting the required incentives from the government to face the unprecedented situation in the present lacklustre export market.
In spite of all best efforts by exporters, there is a decrease of 10.04% in the export of Leather Footwear and 18.87% in the export of Footwear Components. Exports of other items such as Leather Goods, Saddlery and Harness and Non Leather Footwear have also gone down 15.24, 14.63 and 4.93 per cent respectively. The only item which has shown a meagre increase of 1.65% is Leather Garments.
GENERAL IMPRESSION
The general impression in the market is that there is good demand for goat suedes, sheep nappa is also on the move and so is the case with cow hides in some select grades and marks. Indian exporters are not able to compete with their counterparts in Bangladesh and Pakistan who are getting not only more exchange rates but also more incentives for exports.
FAVOURABLE CHANGES NEEDED
One feels that changes in export and import policies, relaxation in export norms for finished leather, increase in drawback and other incentives are the urgent need of the time to make the leather industry grow and increase its exports in the highly competitive world market.
(Indian Leather, Chennai)
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Thursday, May 13, 2010
ANNA UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS IN ENGINEERING COLLEGES IN TAMIL NADU
ANNA UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS IN ENGINEERING COLLEGES IN TAMIL NADU
BY V.M. KHALEELUR RAHMAN
The Anna University, Chennai which is the authority for admitting students in the Anna University and its constituent colleges, Government Engineering Colleges, Government Aided Engineering Colleges and Anna University affiliated Private Engineering Colleges has started issuing application forms from 3rd May 2010.
The details are as follows:
ISSUE OF APPLICATION FORMS ……………………………….FROM 3RD MAY TO 29TH MAY 2010
LAST DATE FOR SUBMITTING FILLED IN APPLICATIONS………………………….31ST MAY 2010
DATE OF ALLOTMENT OF RANDOM NUMBERS TO APPLICANTS……………15TH JUNE 2010
DATE OF RELEASE OF RANK LIST ……………………………………………………………18TH JUNE 2010
COUNSELLING PERIOD …………………………………………... FROM 26TH JUNE TO 25TH JULY 2010
The Anna University which will conduct the single window counselling for admissions as per the above schedule has printed more than 1.75 lakh application forms and made arrangements for issuing them to applicants in about 60 centres including its campus at Guindy in Chennai. There are many counters for sale of application forms here from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm on all days except Sundays and other holidays if any till 29th May 2010.
The indications are that even this year as in the past years applicants will like to choose the colleges where good infrastructure, experienced faculty and campus recruitments by big companies are available. Muslim students will also be as enthusiastic as others in grabbing the best possible colleges for them.
It is clear beyond any doubt that Muslims in Tamil Nadu have started getting higher education now more than ever before. The 3.5% reservation given for the minorities by the Tamil Nadu government is also giving them an opportunity to get more seats in engineering, medical and other courses. According to many reliable reports there is an increase in the number of Muslim students in all these courses. B S Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College, Mohamed Sathak Engineering College, Dhaanish Ahmed College of Engineering, C. Abdul Hakeem College of Engineering and Technology and Noorul Islam College of Engineering are in the list of the Engineering Colleges affiliated to the Anna University whose students secured University Ranks in 2009. Some of the Muslim students who studied in some other engineering colleges also secured University Ranks last year.
It has to be noted that there are 456 Engineering Colleges including 6 government, 3 government aided and 16 Anna University constituent ones in Tamil Nadu providing 1,72,500 seats for study of different engineering courses. Last year only about 1,20,100 seats could be filled in and 52,400 seats remained without takers. The main reason for this is that students are very particular in getting admission in very popular and prestigious colleges particularly in big towns and cities. This apart there are also many Deemed Universities offering various engineering courses where students get admission. Even B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College became B.S. Abdur Rahman University last year. IT companies like TCS, INFOSYS, WIPRO and COGNIZANT and many core companies visit mainly well established colleges to conduct interviews and select students for jobs. Hence getting admission in reputed colleges is very important for students both for their knowledge as well as job placement.
It is reported that many applications for starting new engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu are pending at the All India Council for Technical Education.
The following is the list of Muslim students who secured University Ranks in the examinations conducted during April/May 2009 along with their percentage of marks, rank and the college where they studied.
1. B.E. Aeronautical Engineering, Total students passed 467 and rank eligibility 23
Shafeeq Ahmed S 84% 9 Hindustan College of Engineering and Technology
Mohamed Asif Ali J 84% 11 Mohamed Sathak Engineering College
Md. Azarudeen J 84% 12 Mohamed Sathak Engineering College
2. B.E. Civil Engineering, Total students passed 2016 and rank eligibility 50
Affilkhan 89% 6 Saranathan College of Engineering
Fathima Tasneem S 88% 14 Saranathan College of Engineering
Nasreen Fathima H 87% 24 Bannari Amman Institute of Technology
Nazia Hazeen A 87% 28 Prince Shri Venkateshwara Padmavathy Eng.College
3. B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Total students passed 8513 and rank eligibility 50
Fareez Ahmed S 87% 20 Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering
4. B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering, Total students passed 14307 and rank eligibility 50
Gulam Nabi Alsath M 90% 3 Dhaanish Ahmed College of Engineering
Azhar Mohammed K 88% 26 B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College
Zulaikha Firdose A 87% 32 C.Abdul Hakeem College of Engineering & Technology
Shafna Basri K 87% 34 Asan Memorial College of Engineering & Technology
5. B.E. Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Total students passed 1451 and rank eligibility 50
Mohamed Rafiq M 86% 9 St. Joseph’s College of Engineering
Zaheer Shariff K 84% 37 Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College
6. B.E. Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Total students passed 481 and rank eligibility 24
Thameem Ansari S 84% 8 B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College
Mohamed Rafiq M 83% 14 B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College
Fathima Begum M 83% 15 B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College
7. B.E. Marine Engineering, Total students passed 57 and rank eligibility 3
Md. Naina Maricar S 87% 1 Mohamed Sathak Engineering College
8. B.E. Mechanical Engineering, Total students passed 6842 and rank eligibility 50
Md. Abdul Rahim M 87% 41 Kumaraguru College of Technology
Tariq Anwar N 86% 43 B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College
Ejaz Ahmed S 86% 46 Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering & Technology
9. B.E. Production Engineering, Total students passed 76 and rank eligibility 4
Anwar Ibrahim S 81% 3 Sethu Institute of Technology
10. B.E. Bio-Medical Engineering, Total students passed 352 and rank eligibility 18
Izathunnisa Begum F 82% 15 Jerusalem College of Engineering
Rahmath Nisha E.A. 81% 18 Jerusalem College of Engineering
11. B.Tech Chemical Engineering, Total students passed 350 and rank eligibility 18
Fathima Jalal 90% 2 Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering
Abdul Gani A 88% 17 St. Peter’s Engineering College
12. B.Tech Information Technology, Total students passed 8113 and rank eligibility 50
Mohamed Rameeze 86% 35 Vel Tech
Fahumitha Parveen R 86% 44 St. Joseph’s College of Engineering
13. B.Tech Polymer Technology, Total students passed 47 and rank eligibility 2
Mansoor Akhthar B 91% 1 B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College
14. B. Tech Textile Technology, Total students passed 212 and rank eligibility 11
Uduman Ali A.S. 86% 5 S.S.M. College of Engineering
15. B.Arch – Architecture, Total students passed 87 and rank eligibility 4
Ayesha Khanam 81% 1 MEASI Academy of Architecture
16. M.E. Computer Science and Engineering, Total students passed 324 and rank eligibility 16
Nazima H 85% 13 Sri Muthukumaran Institute of Technology
17. M.B.A. Total students passed 2961 and rank eligibility 50
Nazeema Begum S 86% 2 B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College
Anseera Banu H 83% 14 St. Joseph’s College of Engineering
Shahida Banu A 83% 22 Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering
Yasmeen N 81% 50 Alim Mohamed Salegh Co0llege of Engineering
18. M.C.A. Total students passed 6127 and rank eligibility 50
Asha Begum M 87% 36 B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College
Fathima Shifana K 86% 37 Sun College of Engineering & Technology
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BY V.M. KHALEELUR RAHMAN
The Anna University, Chennai which is the authority for admitting students in the Anna University and its constituent colleges, Government Engineering Colleges, Government Aided Engineering Colleges and Anna University affiliated Private Engineering Colleges has started issuing application forms from 3rd May 2010.
The details are as follows:
ISSUE OF APPLICATION FORMS ……………………………….FROM 3RD MAY TO 29TH MAY 2010
LAST DATE FOR SUBMITTING FILLED IN APPLICATIONS………………………….31ST MAY 2010
DATE OF ALLOTMENT OF RANDOM NUMBERS TO APPLICANTS……………15TH JUNE 2010
DATE OF RELEASE OF RANK LIST ……………………………………………………………18TH JUNE 2010
COUNSELLING PERIOD …………………………………………... FROM 26TH JUNE TO 25TH JULY 2010
The Anna University which will conduct the single window counselling for admissions as per the above schedule has printed more than 1.75 lakh application forms and made arrangements for issuing them to applicants in about 60 centres including its campus at Guindy in Chennai. There are many counters for sale of application forms here from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm on all days except Sundays and other holidays if any till 29th May 2010.
The indications are that even this year as in the past years applicants will like to choose the colleges where good infrastructure, experienced faculty and campus recruitments by big companies are available. Muslim students will also be as enthusiastic as others in grabbing the best possible colleges for them.
It is clear beyond any doubt that Muslims in Tamil Nadu have started getting higher education now more than ever before. The 3.5% reservation given for the minorities by the Tamil Nadu government is also giving them an opportunity to get more seats in engineering, medical and other courses. According to many reliable reports there is an increase in the number of Muslim students in all these courses. B S Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College, Mohamed Sathak Engineering College, Dhaanish Ahmed College of Engineering, C. Abdul Hakeem College of Engineering and Technology and Noorul Islam College of Engineering are in the list of the Engineering Colleges affiliated to the Anna University whose students secured University Ranks in 2009. Some of the Muslim students who studied in some other engineering colleges also secured University Ranks last year.
It has to be noted that there are 456 Engineering Colleges including 6 government, 3 government aided and 16 Anna University constituent ones in Tamil Nadu providing 1,72,500 seats for study of different engineering courses. Last year only about 1,20,100 seats could be filled in and 52,400 seats remained without takers. The main reason for this is that students are very particular in getting admission in very popular and prestigious colleges particularly in big towns and cities. This apart there are also many Deemed Universities offering various engineering courses where students get admission. Even B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College became B.S. Abdur Rahman University last year. IT companies like TCS, INFOSYS, WIPRO and COGNIZANT and many core companies visit mainly well established colleges to conduct interviews and select students for jobs. Hence getting admission in reputed colleges is very important for students both for their knowledge as well as job placement.
It is reported that many applications for starting new engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu are pending at the All India Council for Technical Education.
The following is the list of Muslim students who secured University Ranks in the examinations conducted during April/May 2009 along with their percentage of marks, rank and the college where they studied.
1. B.E. Aeronautical Engineering, Total students passed 467 and rank eligibility 23
Shafeeq Ahmed S 84% 9 Hindustan College of Engineering and Technology
Mohamed Asif Ali J 84% 11 Mohamed Sathak Engineering College
Md. Azarudeen J 84% 12 Mohamed Sathak Engineering College
2. B.E. Civil Engineering, Total students passed 2016 and rank eligibility 50
Affilkhan 89% 6 Saranathan College of Engineering
Fathima Tasneem S 88% 14 Saranathan College of Engineering
Nasreen Fathima H 87% 24 Bannari Amman Institute of Technology
Nazia Hazeen A 87% 28 Prince Shri Venkateshwara Padmavathy Eng.College
3. B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Total students passed 8513 and rank eligibility 50
Fareez Ahmed S 87% 20 Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering
4. B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering, Total students passed 14307 and rank eligibility 50
Gulam Nabi Alsath M 90% 3 Dhaanish Ahmed College of Engineering
Azhar Mohammed K 88% 26 B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College
Zulaikha Firdose A 87% 32 C.Abdul Hakeem College of Engineering & Technology
Shafna Basri K 87% 34 Asan Memorial College of Engineering & Technology
5. B.E. Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Total students passed 1451 and rank eligibility 50
Mohamed Rafiq M 86% 9 St. Joseph’s College of Engineering
Zaheer Shariff K 84% 37 Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College
6. B.E. Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Total students passed 481 and rank eligibility 24
Thameem Ansari S 84% 8 B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College
Mohamed Rafiq M 83% 14 B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College
Fathima Begum M 83% 15 B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College
7. B.E. Marine Engineering, Total students passed 57 and rank eligibility 3
Md. Naina Maricar S 87% 1 Mohamed Sathak Engineering College
8. B.E. Mechanical Engineering, Total students passed 6842 and rank eligibility 50
Md. Abdul Rahim M 87% 41 Kumaraguru College of Technology
Tariq Anwar N 86% 43 B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College
Ejaz Ahmed S 86% 46 Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering & Technology
9. B.E. Production Engineering, Total students passed 76 and rank eligibility 4
Anwar Ibrahim S 81% 3 Sethu Institute of Technology
10. B.E. Bio-Medical Engineering, Total students passed 352 and rank eligibility 18
Izathunnisa Begum F 82% 15 Jerusalem College of Engineering
Rahmath Nisha E.A. 81% 18 Jerusalem College of Engineering
11. B.Tech Chemical Engineering, Total students passed 350 and rank eligibility 18
Fathima Jalal 90% 2 Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering
Abdul Gani A 88% 17 St. Peter’s Engineering College
12. B.Tech Information Technology, Total students passed 8113 and rank eligibility 50
Mohamed Rameeze 86% 35 Vel Tech
Fahumitha Parveen R 86% 44 St. Joseph’s College of Engineering
13. B.Tech Polymer Technology, Total students passed 47 and rank eligibility 2
Mansoor Akhthar B 91% 1 B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College
14. B. Tech Textile Technology, Total students passed 212 and rank eligibility 11
Uduman Ali A.S. 86% 5 S.S.M. College of Engineering
15. B.Arch – Architecture, Total students passed 87 and rank eligibility 4
Ayesha Khanam 81% 1 MEASI Academy of Architecture
16. M.E. Computer Science and Engineering, Total students passed 324 and rank eligibility 16
Nazima H 85% 13 Sri Muthukumaran Institute of Technology
17. M.B.A. Total students passed 2961 and rank eligibility 50
Nazeema Begum S 86% 2 B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College
Anseera Banu H 83% 14 St. Joseph’s College of Engineering
Shahida Banu A 83% 22 Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering
Yasmeen N 81% 50 Alim Mohamed Salegh Co0llege of Engineering
18. M.C.A. Total students passed 6127 and rank eligibility 50
Asha Begum M 87% 36 B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College
Fathima Shifana K 86% 37 Sun College of Engineering & Technology
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A REJOINDER TO MR. N. RAM
A REJOINDER TO MR. N. RAM
A two-day national workshop on "Sixty years of Secularism and Pluralism" was organised in Chennai by the Centre for Study of Society and Secularism, Mumbai, and the Department of Political Science and Development Administration, Gandhigram Rural Institute on 28th April 2010. The Hindu dated 29th April 2010 has reported it as follows among other things:
In his valedictory address, N. Ram, Editor-in-Chief of The Hindu said secularism was not just about doing away with communalism or the political mobilisation of the people on communal lines, but more about an uncompromising commitment to the principles of secularism and adherence to the equality and fairness doctrine of the Constitution.
Secularism was also about issues such as how women are treated in majority or minority communities, Mr. Ram said. He pointed to a recent instance when the organisers of a seminar on Islam and non-violence came under attack by some so-called moderates for taking a stand against domestic violence in the community. The organisers had merely suggested a correct interpretation of a word in the Quran because the word was wrongly being taken as religious sanction for domestic violence against the woman.
OUR REPLY TO THE ABOVE:
Indian Muslims follow Indian secularism and the Constitution of India which guarantees religious freedom. The speech of an organiser of the seminar under reference irritated the people. He was only asked to explain what was meant by "the forum for the promotion of moderate thought in Islam" as its connotation is faulty. Ours is a democratic country and there was nothing wrong in seeking explanation from him. In fact it was this question which made many people, who were disappointed, keep quiet without creating a scene.
We do not know the brand of secularism Mr. N. Ram, being a well known atheist has talked about. Anyhow we Indians by and large do not follow the George Jacob Holyoake’s brand of secularism defined as follows:
Secularism is a code of duty pertaining to this life, founded on considerations purely human, and intended mainly for those who find theology indefinite or inadequate, unreliable or unbelievable. Its essential principles are three:
1) The improvement of this life by material means.
2) That science is the available Providence of man.
3) That it is good to do good. Whether there be other good or not, the good of the present life is good, and it is good to seek that good.
It is also said that Holyoake held that secularism and secular ethics should take no interest at all in religious questions (as they were irrelevant), and was thus to be distinguished from strong freethought and atheism. In this he disagreed with Charles Bradlaugh, and the disagreement split the secularist movement between those who argued that anti-religious movements and activism was not necessary or desirable and those who argued that it was.
He was also convicted for blasphemy in his country.
No domestic violence has ever occurred in the Muslim community because of any interpretation of any word in the holy Quran. Islam has made it clear that " Heaven lies under the feet of your mother " and " One has to get the certificate of good conduct from his wife to enter paradise " .The organisers should have highlighted these and many more things which Islam preaches to stress the need for better family ties and bonds. There was no need at all to attack the great translators of the holy Quran in the seminar. It was considered as a mischief and people were upset and disappointed. Even some women raised their objections to his speech.
Mr. N. Ram says that “the organizers came under attack by some so-called moderates. “ Does he believe that they are only so called moderates?” Does he not know them personally and how secular they are in expressing their views?
The Hindu of which Mr. N. Ram is the Editor-in-Chief published an article highly critical of the Islamic scholars which had already been published in the Hindustan Times and Indian Express before. The Hindu which does not solicit published articles published it for the reason best known to it and also published five letters in support of it ignoring views against it. What sort of freedom of the press is this?
V.M. KHALEELUR RAHMAN
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A two-day national workshop on "Sixty years of Secularism and Pluralism" was organised in Chennai by the Centre for Study of Society and Secularism, Mumbai, and the Department of Political Science and Development Administration, Gandhigram Rural Institute on 28th April 2010. The Hindu dated 29th April 2010 has reported it as follows among other things:
In his valedictory address, N. Ram, Editor-in-Chief of The Hindu said secularism was not just about doing away with communalism or the political mobilisation of the people on communal lines, but more about an uncompromising commitment to the principles of secularism and adherence to the equality and fairness doctrine of the Constitution.
Secularism was also about issues such as how women are treated in majority or minority communities, Mr. Ram said. He pointed to a recent instance when the organisers of a seminar on Islam and non-violence came under attack by some so-called moderates for taking a stand against domestic violence in the community. The organisers had merely suggested a correct interpretation of a word in the Quran because the word was wrongly being taken as religious sanction for domestic violence against the woman.
OUR REPLY TO THE ABOVE:
Indian Muslims follow Indian secularism and the Constitution of India which guarantees religious freedom. The speech of an organiser of the seminar under reference irritated the people. He was only asked to explain what was meant by "the forum for the promotion of moderate thought in Islam" as its connotation is faulty. Ours is a democratic country and there was nothing wrong in seeking explanation from him. In fact it was this question which made many people, who were disappointed, keep quiet without creating a scene.
We do not know the brand of secularism Mr. N. Ram, being a well known atheist has talked about. Anyhow we Indians by and large do not follow the George Jacob Holyoake’s brand of secularism defined as follows:
Secularism is a code of duty pertaining to this life, founded on considerations purely human, and intended mainly for those who find theology indefinite or inadequate, unreliable or unbelievable. Its essential principles are three:
1) The improvement of this life by material means.
2) That science is the available Providence of man.
3) That it is good to do good. Whether there be other good or not, the good of the present life is good, and it is good to seek that good.
It is also said that Holyoake held that secularism and secular ethics should take no interest at all in religious questions (as they were irrelevant), and was thus to be distinguished from strong freethought and atheism. In this he disagreed with Charles Bradlaugh, and the disagreement split the secularist movement between those who argued that anti-religious movements and activism was not necessary or desirable and those who argued that it was.
He was also convicted for blasphemy in his country.
No domestic violence has ever occurred in the Muslim community because of any interpretation of any word in the holy Quran. Islam has made it clear that " Heaven lies under the feet of your mother " and " One has to get the certificate of good conduct from his wife to enter paradise " .The organisers should have highlighted these and many more things which Islam preaches to stress the need for better family ties and bonds. There was no need at all to attack the great translators of the holy Quran in the seminar. It was considered as a mischief and people were upset and disappointed. Even some women raised their objections to his speech.
Mr. N. Ram says that “the organizers came under attack by some so-called moderates. “ Does he believe that they are only so called moderates?” Does he not know them personally and how secular they are in expressing their views?
The Hindu of which Mr. N. Ram is the Editor-in-Chief published an article highly critical of the Islamic scholars which had already been published in the Hindustan Times and Indian Express before. The Hindu which does not solicit published articles published it for the reason best known to it and also published five letters in support of it ignoring views against it. What sort of freedom of the press is this?
V.M. KHALEELUR RAHMAN
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Monday, May 10, 2010
CALENDAR FOR MANKIND: AN EXHIBITION CUM SEMINAR IN CHENNAI
CALENDAR FOR MANKIND: AN EXHIBITION CUM SEMINAR IN CHENNAI
BY V.M. KHALEELUR RAHMAN
Chennai: The Hijra Committee of India organised a day long Exhibition cum Seminar in Chennai yesterday on October 17, 2009. Many speakers from Kerala, Tamil Nadu and other states stressed the need for adopting a lunar calendar based on the teachings of Islam. They termed the calendar they evolved scientifically and on the basis of the Islamic principles as 'The Calendar for Mankind'.
Dr. Koya Kutty Farooqui, Dr. A. Mohammed Ali (Former Professor of Arabic & Islamic Studies International Islamic University, Malaysia), Saifuddin, Maulvi Mohammed Zubair, Captain Siddiqui, Masood and others expressed their views on the importance of the scientifically evolved lunar calendar during the seminar.
The speakers were of the opinion that there is no need to depend on anybody for starting the fasting during the month of Ramadan, celebrating the Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Azha or deciding any other important thing as Allah had fixed everything when the skies and the earth were created and it is our duty to follow them.
According to them the argument that we should do our religious duties only after seeing the moon with our eyes and start the month cannot be correct in the present modern scientific world. They insisted that we should take advantage of the astro physics, easily available to us now without necessarily seeing the vanishing moon after Maghrib prayers.
Musthafa Mohamed of the Hijra Committee explained that there are many verses of the Holy Quran and Ahadees (sayings of Prophet Mohammed - sal-am) which encourage us to adopt modern technologies. He quoted the Ayat of the holy Quran 2:189 which says inter-alia " they ask thee ( O Muhammed) of new moons. Say, they are fixed seasons for mankind and for the pilgrimage".
The celebration of Eids on different days even in a state and sometimes even in a town or district based on our sighting of the moon, according to the Hijra committee, is against the Islamic concepts and hence we should all celebrate the Eids on the same days and do all our religious obligations as per the lunar calendar. In his opinion even the NASA is following the lunar calendar system. Dr. Koya Kutty Farooqui was also with him explaining many things in this regard.
A calendar is a system of organising days for social, religious, commercial or administrative purposes. There are different varieties of calendars based on either solar, lunar or luni-solar systems and the popular among them are the Gregorian, Julian, Islamic, Hebrew, Iranian, Hindu and Chinese calendars. The example of a lunar calendar is the Islamic calendar whereas the Persian calendar is of solar system. There is also a luni-solar calendar based on the combination of both solar and lunar reckonings. The example for this is the calendar of China and the Hindu calendar in our country India. It is said that the Islamic calendar is used by most Muslims in the world.
The calendar which we use is called Gregorian. It has the international standard and is used almost everywhere in the world for civil purposes.
The Hijra committee is mobilising opinions in favour of a standard Islamic lunar calendar to carry out everything including Eids on the same fixed dates as per the calendar without landing in confusions under the existing practice of sighting the moon and celebrating the Eids - a practice not attested by the holy Quran or Ahadees.
Musthafa Mohamed also cited a letter written by Pandit Jawaherlal Nehru, the then Prime Minister of India, had written to Prof. Meghnath Saha, Chairman of the Calendar Reform Committee (CRC) to evolve a scientifically advanced calendar wherin he had said, "Government have entrusted to the CRC the work of examining different calendars followed in India and proposing an accurate and uniform calendar for the whole of India based on scientific study. I am told that we have at present 30 different calendars. Of course they are the natural result of our past history and partly they are due to the former political divisions in India. Now that we are independent, there should be a uniform calendar for our country's civic, social and other purposes, and our calendar should be evolved scientifically. For government and public work, we follow the Gregorian calendar, which is used in the greater part of the world. But even that calendar has its own defects. The fact that it is largely used does make it important. It has many virtues, but certain defects in it make it unsatisfactory for universal use. I do hope that our scientists will give a proper lead in making that attempt a success."
The Hijra Committee is of the opinion that the community, ulema and intellectuals should discuss this vital issue threadbare and celebrate the Eids on fixed dates and carry out all other religious obligations with unity as per the Islamic lunar calendar system.
BY V.M. KHALEELUR RAHMAN
Chennai: The Hijra Committee of India organised a day long Exhibition cum Seminar in Chennai yesterday on October 17, 2009. Many speakers from Kerala, Tamil Nadu and other states stressed the need for adopting a lunar calendar based on the teachings of Islam. They termed the calendar they evolved scientifically and on the basis of the Islamic principles as 'The Calendar for Mankind'.
Dr. Koya Kutty Farooqui, Dr. A. Mohammed Ali (Former Professor of Arabic & Islamic Studies International Islamic University, Malaysia), Saifuddin, Maulvi Mohammed Zubair, Captain Siddiqui, Masood and others expressed their views on the importance of the scientifically evolved lunar calendar during the seminar.
The speakers were of the opinion that there is no need to depend on anybody for starting the fasting during the month of Ramadan, celebrating the Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Azha or deciding any other important thing as Allah had fixed everything when the skies and the earth were created and it is our duty to follow them.
According to them the argument that we should do our religious duties only after seeing the moon with our eyes and start the month cannot be correct in the present modern scientific world. They insisted that we should take advantage of the astro physics, easily available to us now without necessarily seeing the vanishing moon after Maghrib prayers.
Musthafa Mohamed of the Hijra Committee explained that there are many verses of the Holy Quran and Ahadees (sayings of Prophet Mohammed - sal-am) which encourage us to adopt modern technologies. He quoted the Ayat of the holy Quran 2:189 which says inter-alia " they ask thee ( O Muhammed) of new moons. Say, they are fixed seasons for mankind and for the pilgrimage".
The celebration of Eids on different days even in a state and sometimes even in a town or district based on our sighting of the moon, according to the Hijra committee, is against the Islamic concepts and hence we should all celebrate the Eids on the same days and do all our religious obligations as per the lunar calendar. In his opinion even the NASA is following the lunar calendar system. Dr. Koya Kutty Farooqui was also with him explaining many things in this regard.
A calendar is a system of organising days for social, religious, commercial or administrative purposes. There are different varieties of calendars based on either solar, lunar or luni-solar systems and the popular among them are the Gregorian, Julian, Islamic, Hebrew, Iranian, Hindu and Chinese calendars. The example of a lunar calendar is the Islamic calendar whereas the Persian calendar is of solar system. There is also a luni-solar calendar based on the combination of both solar and lunar reckonings. The example for this is the calendar of China and the Hindu calendar in our country India. It is said that the Islamic calendar is used by most Muslims in the world.
The calendar which we use is called Gregorian. It has the international standard and is used almost everywhere in the world for civil purposes.
The Hijra committee is mobilising opinions in favour of a standard Islamic lunar calendar to carry out everything including Eids on the same fixed dates as per the calendar without landing in confusions under the existing practice of sighting the moon and celebrating the Eids - a practice not attested by the holy Quran or Ahadees.
Musthafa Mohamed also cited a letter written by Pandit Jawaherlal Nehru, the then Prime Minister of India, had written to Prof. Meghnath Saha, Chairman of the Calendar Reform Committee (CRC) to evolve a scientifically advanced calendar wherin he had said, "Government have entrusted to the CRC the work of examining different calendars followed in India and proposing an accurate and uniform calendar for the whole of India based on scientific study. I am told that we have at present 30 different calendars. Of course they are the natural result of our past history and partly they are due to the former political divisions in India. Now that we are independent, there should be a uniform calendar for our country's civic, social and other purposes, and our calendar should be evolved scientifically. For government and public work, we follow the Gregorian calendar, which is used in the greater part of the world. But even that calendar has its own defects. The fact that it is largely used does make it important. It has many virtues, but certain defects in it make it unsatisfactory for universal use. I do hope that our scientists will give a proper lead in making that attempt a success."
The Hijra Committee is of the opinion that the community, ulema and intellectuals should discuss this vital issue threadbare and celebrate the Eids on fixed dates and carry out all other religious obligations with unity as per the Islamic lunar calendar system.
Monday, May 3, 2010
PLURAL LAWS FOR PLURAL SOCIETY
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PLURAL LAWS FOR PLURAL SOCIETY
BY V.M. KHALEELUR RAHMAN
On the question of Common Civil Code (CCC), one feels that the judiciary has not created a conducive atmosphere for its enactment. Rather it continues to give a gratuitous suggestion about its necessity. It is this attitude which has made the minorities, particularly Muslims and Christians worry.
In a plural society like India only plural laws can give a strong feeling of nationality. Ours is a country of people belonging to different faiths and cultures and of course they must have the laws of their respective choice. The different personal laws in vogue now should continue to exist for the purpose of unity and solidarity of the country. If a CCC is imposed on the unwilling minorities, it will not only be of no use, but also weaken our country. The best way is to make the different personal laws uniform as much as possible. There is no attempt in this respect by any quarter just because the uncalled for obiter dicta of the Supreme Court is being exploited by communal parties to their selfish political ends and the Muslim intellectuals who have the interest of the community and country at heart have lost their grounds for reforms of the Muslim personal law in the midst of rampant communal atmosphere.
There is an urgent need for creating a right atmosphere in the country where people can feel free to think and decide their issues. Moreover there is mention of a uniform civil code in the Directive Principles of the Constitution and not of a common civil code. It is well known that the Hindu laws are not the same everywhere in the country. The tribals also enjoy their own laws and they continue to receive support from all politicians. As the first step let the Hindu laws be made uniform.
This writer asked many ulemas about this issue. They say in so many words that they cannot oppose a common civil code if it is within the framework of the Islamic laws but there is no possibility of this and hence their opposition. It is wrong to say that Muslims oppose a CCC. They only oppose any imposition of unwanted laws on them because they feel and rightly so that Islam provides better laws which are not only for them but for all human beings of all times. On the contrary the laws found in the Indian personal laws are not perfect.
The Muslims should consider that the Holy Quran has given excellent laws about marriage, divorce, inheritance etc. which are indeed far better than the modern laws and so they should adopt them in spirit and letter.
A majority of Muslims oppose the unilateral and instant triple divorce system and prefer the rational Quranic laws. The Ulema belonging to the Ahle-hadees school of thought simply consider this system un-Islamic and invalid. All other Ulemas also consider the instant triple system an act of the days of ignorance (Ayyamul Jahiliyya) but "occured" if it is practised even though it is not an approved system in the light of the holy Quran and Ahadees. All Ulemas say that divorce should only be the last resort and there should not be any hasty decision.
There are many books written on this subject. Moreover almost all Muslim intellectuals, including Justice V. Khalid, former judge of the Supreme court, disapprove this system and consider it un-Islamic..
Islam provides laws for all situations and it is our inability to make use of them properly. And it is this inability of ours which often lands us in trouble. If Muslims follow the Islamic laws in spirit and letter, not only they will be benefited, but even people belonging to other faiths will come forward to follow them because of their fairness.
The Muslim Personal Law should continue to be in existence.
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PLURAL LAWS FOR PLURAL SOCIETY
BY V.M. KHALEELUR RAHMAN
On the question of Common Civil Code (CCC), one feels that the judiciary has not created a conducive atmosphere for its enactment. Rather it continues to give a gratuitous suggestion about its necessity. It is this attitude which has made the minorities, particularly Muslims and Christians worry.
In a plural society like India only plural laws can give a strong feeling of nationality. Ours is a country of people belonging to different faiths and cultures and of course they must have the laws of their respective choice. The different personal laws in vogue now should continue to exist for the purpose of unity and solidarity of the country. If a CCC is imposed on the unwilling minorities, it will not only be of no use, but also weaken our country. The best way is to make the different personal laws uniform as much as possible. There is no attempt in this respect by any quarter just because the uncalled for obiter dicta of the Supreme Court is being exploited by communal parties to their selfish political ends and the Muslim intellectuals who have the interest of the community and country at heart have lost their grounds for reforms of the Muslim personal law in the midst of rampant communal atmosphere.
There is an urgent need for creating a right atmosphere in the country where people can feel free to think and decide their issues. Moreover there is mention of a uniform civil code in the Directive Principles of the Constitution and not of a common civil code. It is well known that the Hindu laws are not the same everywhere in the country. The tribals also enjoy their own laws and they continue to receive support from all politicians. As the first step let the Hindu laws be made uniform.
This writer asked many ulemas about this issue. They say in so many words that they cannot oppose a common civil code if it is within the framework of the Islamic laws but there is no possibility of this and hence their opposition. It is wrong to say that Muslims oppose a CCC. They only oppose any imposition of unwanted laws on them because they feel and rightly so that Islam provides better laws which are not only for them but for all human beings of all times. On the contrary the laws found in the Indian personal laws are not perfect.
The Muslims should consider that the Holy Quran has given excellent laws about marriage, divorce, inheritance etc. which are indeed far better than the modern laws and so they should adopt them in spirit and letter.
A majority of Muslims oppose the unilateral and instant triple divorce system and prefer the rational Quranic laws. The Ulema belonging to the Ahle-hadees school of thought simply consider this system un-Islamic and invalid. All other Ulemas also consider the instant triple system an act of the days of ignorance (Ayyamul Jahiliyya) but "occured" if it is practised even though it is not an approved system in the light of the holy Quran and Ahadees. All Ulemas say that divorce should only be the last resort and there should not be any hasty decision.
There are many books written on this subject. Moreover almost all Muslim intellectuals, including Justice V. Khalid, former judge of the Supreme court, disapprove this system and consider it un-Islamic..
Islam provides laws for all situations and it is our inability to make use of them properly. And it is this inability of ours which often lands us in trouble. If Muslims follow the Islamic laws in spirit and letter, not only they will be benefited, but even people belonging to other faiths will come forward to follow them because of their fairness.
The Muslim Personal Law should continue to be in existence.
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