The Problem of Hindustani : Hindi and Urdu
(Following is the text of an address delivered by eminent historian Tara Chand at Allahabad in 1942. It was later
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Rassundari Devi : Bengali Woman Who Rebelled Against the 19th Century Patriarchal Society
Rassundari Devi’s story is around one and a half century old. Circumstances have changed and women can now come out and pursue education. But we should not forget that it was the sacrifices and actions of such strong women that paved the way for later generations of women. Such inspirational figures are the strength behind the present feminist and women’s rights movements.
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THE MEDICAL LEGACY OF THE SHATTUCK’S.
You may be a dentist, a physician, a physiotherapist, a laboratory technician, a nurse, a radiologist, any other health care
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CONTRIBUTION OF ARABS TO THE FIELD OF GEOGRAPHY
Arab geographers and scholars have played a significant role in the evolution and development of Geography as a discipline since
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Dr. Rafiuddin Ahmed : “Father of modern dentistry” of India.
The beginning of this decade, 2020 marks the centennial anniversary of the very reputed Institute, R. Ahmed Dental College in
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1962 : When AMU teachers took on Nehru government after attack on the University
Dr. Abdul Bashir Khan, the proctor of AMU when it was attacked in October, 1961, led the teachers with Maurya outside AMU to form a public opinion against the government. The teachers themselves decided to contest 1962 general elections.
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When Asking Donations for Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) were seditious
As Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) completes its hundred years of University status I share this poem with you.
How prophetic was the poet when he wrote:
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Dr. Zakir Hussain’s life was an Education : Indira Gandhi
It is the message given by the then Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi paying homage to Dr. Zakir Husain
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Maulana Abul Kalam Azad’s address while inaugurating the first IIT at Kharagpur in 1951
Following is the speech delivered by the then Education Minister of the Government of India Maulana Abul Kalam Azad while inaugurating the first Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) at Kharagpur on 18 August, 1951
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Sir Syed Khan’s reply to an offensive book on Prophet Muhammad by Sir William Muir
Sir Syed Khan’s reply to an offensive book on Prophet Muhammad by Sir William Muir
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The speech by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan at the inauguration of Muhammadan Anglo Oriental College (AMU) on 8 January, 1877
This is the text of the speech Sir Syed Ahmad Khan gave at the public dinner in honour of the foundation of the Mohamedan Anglo-Oriental College, Aligarh, at the Aligarh Institute Hall on 8th January, 1877
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When Mahatma Gandhi visited Aligarh Muslim University & Jamia Millia Islamia was born
An appeal was made to the Muslim University of Aligarh and the Hindu University of Benares to refuse Government grants and tear to pieces the ‘Charters’ granted them by the Government.
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When Bi Amma (mother of Ali Brothers) addressed public along with Mahatma Gandhi in a veil (Burkha)
Following is the diary entry made by Mahadev Desai, secretary of Mahatma Gandhi, regarding the Moradabad conference (10th October, 1920) which proceeded Gandhi’s visit to Aligarh. The conference was addressed by Motilal Nehru, Madan Mohan Malviya, Shaukat Ali, Mohammad Ali, Mahatma Gandhi and others. Abadi Begum, better known as Bi Amma also addressed the gathering.
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When Sir Syed Ahmad Khan first spoke on the political future and strategy of Muslims in India
GENTLEMEN, –I am not given to speaking on politics, and I do not recollect having ever previously given a political lecture. My attention has always been directed towards the education of my brother Mahomedans, for from education I anticipate much benefit for my people, for Hindustan, and for the Government. But at the present time circumstances have arisen which make it necessary for me, I think, to tell my brother Musalmans clearly what my opinions are.
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The Great Son of India: Dr. Zakir Hussain (1897-1969)
Doctor Zakir Hussain, who was the President of India (1967-1969), was born on 8 February, 1897 in Hyderabad, which is
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Who Founded Langat Singh College, Muzaffarpur?
In 1920, it constructed two hostels, one named after Duke and another after Langat Singh but the Bihar Scientific Society and its founding Secretary, Syed Imdad Ali and the founding President, Mohd Taqi remains inexplicably un-acknowledged in the entire politics of the nomenclature of the college.
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