Press Release: International webinar on Indology held at MANUU
PressRelease
International webinar on Indology held at MANUU
Hyderabad:
The School of Languages, Linguistics & Indology (SLLI), Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) today organized one day International webinar on “Indology & Indian Knowledge System, Reflected in World Literature: Adaptation, Translations and Commentaries”.
Dr Mohammad Ali Rabbani, Cultural Counsellor Iran Culture House, Islamic Republic of Iran, New Delhi was the chief guest and Prof. Syed Ainul Hasan, Vice-chancellor presided over. Prof.Amina Kishore , Former Dean, SLL&I, MANUU and Dr. Mohammad Kazim Khadumi were the guests of honour.
Prof. Syed Ainul Hassan in his Presidential address highlighted the traditional Indian literary system and Indo-Iranian relations. He also spoke about “Panchtantra” and said that thoughts expressed in “Panchtantra” have illuminated the literary world. Dr Mohammad Ali Rabbani pointed out the similarities between Indo-Iranian civilization and culture.
Dr. Mohammad Kazim Khadumi and Prof. Amina Kishore also spoke on the occasion referring to ancient books of India and religious scriptures. Prof. Amina said the ancient Indian knowledge system promoted tolerance, peaceful co-existence and equality.
Prof. Aziz Bano, Dean, SLL&I & programme director delivered the welcome address. Prof. Shahid Naukhez Azmi, Head, Department of Persian convened the inaugural and Prof. Shugufta Shaheen, Head, Dept. of English proposed vote of thanks.
Webinar on Millets held at MANUU
Hyderabad:
The Botany section of School of Sciences, Maulana Azad National Urdu University organized an International online webinar on Health Talk on March 19, 2022 as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav and 25 Years celebrations of MANUU.
Dr. Vilas A Tonapi, Director, Indian Institute of Millets (ICAR), Hyderabad delivered talk “ Millets for Global Food and Nutrition Security” focusing on the importance of Millets in our daily food. He said Millets like Jowar, Bajra, Ragi and Kangni are rich in Nutrition compare to Rice and Wheat. Everyone should start including minimum of 100 grams of Millet food in daily dietary chart to curb the new life style diseases, he suggest.
Prof. Najamul Hasan, Incharge Dean, School of Sciences also spoke on the occasion. Prof. S. Maqbool Ahmed, Head Life Sciences said that United Nations General Assembly has decided to celebrate 2023 as International year of Millets. University Grants Commission has also notified to organize events on this forgotten cereal crop. He also expressed interest to have collaboration of MANUU with IIMR, Hyderabad in holding workshop and Food festival in future.
Dr. Merajul Islam Robab, Assistant Professor (Botany) introduced and welcomed the Guest. Dr. Mohammad Faizan, Guest Faculty proposed vote of thanks and Ms. Aurosha Fayaz, Research Scholar convened the programme.
MANUU Pr 23-03-2022.pdf