Tag Archives: Aligarh-Muslim-University

Sir Syed Day – A Retrospection

Posted on November 15, 2009 by Inam Abidi Amrohvi

Thousands of Aligs all over the world celebrate the birth anniversary of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan every year. However the event has turned into a ritual dinner than anything else. A critical examination of the famous event in AMU’s calendar and a few suggestions to make the event more constructive. Continue reading →

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Why Do Vice-Chancellors Fail At Aligarh Muslim University?

Posted on January 24, 2009 by Kaleem Kawaja

If we look at the tenures of Vice Chancellors (VCs) at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in the last couple of decades we find that most of them, even though they were distinguished and competent managers, ran into substantial problems. What might be the reason behind this? Continue reading →

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Iqbal, Jinnah And The Lost Glory Of The Muslims Of India

Posted on November 25, 2008 by Kaleem Kawaja

Mohammad Iqbal, Mohammad Ali Jinnah and Abul Kalam Azad were three of the most influential Muslim leaders in the 20th century. A look at how their political philosophies shaped the destiny of millions of Muslims in the Indian sub-continent. Continue reading →

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Halwa Paratha At Aligarh Numaish

Posted on February 14, 2008 by Saad Akhtar

Aligarh Numaish (Exhibition) is an annual fair that is well attended and widely anticipated. Saad Akhtar clicks the life cycle of the delicious halwa paratha at the numaish. Continue reading →

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A Great Muslim Reformer: Sir Syed Ahmad Khan

Posted on October 6, 2007 by Zartab Haider

October 17th reminds us of a great Muslim reformer, educationist and a legendary figure, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, who was born on this date in 1817 in Delhi. Aligarh Muslim University which became a symbol of Muslim quest towards modern … Continue reading →

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PK Abdul Aziz: New Vice Chancellor Of AMU

Posted on June 6, 2007 by Mohib Ahmad

Dr. PK Abdul Aziz will join as the 17th Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University later this month. He was previously serving as the Vice Chancellor of Cochin University of Science & Technology in Kerala. There are two important things … Continue reading →

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