Press Release: Conference on Deccan Maritime Outlook held at MANUU and Cultural Extravaganza and Book Release at MANUU
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Conference on Deccan Maritime Outlook held at MANUU
Hyderabad:
The HK Sherwani Centre for Deccan Studies (HKS-CDS), Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) yesterday organised one day Conference “The Deccan: Maritime Outlook and Opportunities” in collaboration with Society for Indian Ocean Studies (SIOS), New Delhi.
The inaugural session was chaired by the Vice Chancellor, Prof Syed Ainul Hasan. Ambassador Sudhir Devare, Chairperson SIOS, Admiral Arun Prakash, Former Naval Chief and Chief of Defence Staff, Prof. P.V. Rao, Former Director, Indian Ocean Centre, Osmania University, Prof. Krishnendra Meena, Centre for the Study of Regional Development, School of Social Sciences, JNU and Secretary General SIOS, and Dr. Sanjeev Ranjan, former Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, GoI were the eminent speakers.
The conference encompassed a host of issues ranging from defence strategy, trade routes and communications, technology of fishing and shipping, marine spatial planning, maritime connections, and present state of ports, shipping and shipbuilding in India. An important lecture was given on geopolitical significance of India Middle-East Europe economic corridor. The conference unlocked the immense potential in maritime research, education, and skill development by establishing collaborations between academia and industry.
The eminent people from city and teachers, research scholars, students from different universities attended the conference.
Cultural Extravaganza and Book Release at MANUU
Hyderabad:
Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) organized a mesmerising Mushaira (Urdu poetry recitation) yesterday evening at Open Theater as part of Azad Literary Fest Celebrations. Prof. Syed Ainul Hasan, Vice-Chancellor was the Guest of Honour.
The Eminent poets - Prof. Wala Jamal El Esseily (guest from Egypt), Sardar Saleem, Waheed Pasha Quadri, Mahboob Khan Asgar, Kaukab Daki, Shareef Athar and poets from the university - Prof. Syed Alim Ashraf Jaisi, Dr. Mahmood Kazmi, Prof. Muhammed Abdu Sami Sidheequi, Dr. Aslam Parvaiz, Dr. Iftikhar Hussain, Dr. Shaikh Waseem presented their poems. Dr. Talha Farhan, coordinated the programme.
A book release event featuring 23 books authored by MANUU's faculty and researchers, covering various subjects in English, Arabic, and Urdu was also organized. Prof. Syed Ainul Hasan, Prof. Rama Kondapalli, Director, IQAC graced the occasion. Dr. Ikramul Haque hosted the programme, Mr. Nisar Ahmad read brief report of released books. Dr. Khandey Pervaiz Ahmed proposed vote of thanks.
As a component of the commemorative programmes, a book and photo exhibition is being organized at the Centre for Urdu Cultural Studies till November 11, 2023. The exhibition, curated by Mr. Habib Ahmad, features rare photographs and meticulously replicated original letters written by Maulana Azad. A vast collection of books written by and about Maulana Azad is on display, providing insights into his life and times.