In my seven years at Aligarh, initially as a postgraduate scholar and later as a member of the faculty, I never experienced any discrimination whatsoever and received friendship and respect from all sections of the AMU family. Of course, the student body is predominantly Muslim and that is what it was meant to be; but…
Month: March 2016
A Political Narrative on AMU Satellite Centres | Anwar Khursheed
First we (AMU) were pressed to establish them and now the same MHRD is bent upon to close them or if not so then create a situation of their slow death. The initial financial proposal was of Rs. 1400 Crore for Malappuram and Murshidabad Centres but as ever the dubious Congress sanctioned Rs. 349.55 Crore…
Of Words, Wisdom and the World | M. F. Janawari
For some folks, universities are just a step to cross the academic phase of life. But some really imbibe the university culture of learning, teaching, sharing and enjoying etc. and take it all along to next generations. If we shape our world with words not damaging anyway, our generations will acquire a world benefiting all…
AMU: 2nd Best University in India | US News and World Report
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is ranked 2nd Best University of India as per new ranking released by the U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News & World Report is a multi-platform publisher of news and information, which includes www.usnews.com and www.rankingsandreviews.com. U.S. News publishes annual print and e-book versions of its authoritative rankings of Best…
[ Letter ] Cultural Agony and My Irresponsibility | Naved Ashrafi
I am writing to all those who are present on the university campus; especially my colleagues and student leaders present in AMU. In the backyard of Aftab Hostel (AMU) a construction is going on since the ‘unfortunate’ closure of Cafe de Phoos. It is popular among students that the new building under construction is new…