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Malaysia Sun
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Malaysia Sun
Interview: Civilizational dialogue crucial to tackling global challenges
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Xinhua) -- In response to global challenges, there is an urgent need to embrace civilizational dialogue, said Abdul Majid Ahmad Khan, president of the Malaysia-China Friendship Association. "We are living in a time of tremendous global uncertainty. What we need is a renewed commitment to harmonious coexistence, inclusive development, and shared prosperity," Majid said in an interview with Xinhua on Tuesday. "China's Global Civilization Initiative reflects this very aspiration. It recognizes that humanity's strength lies in its diversity, and that no single civilization holds all the answers. As such, it encourages us to learn from one another and to jointly address the world's common challenges through wisdom, values, and dialogue," said Majid, who is also a former Malaysian ambassador to China. Speaking about the Confucian-Islamic Civilizational Dialogue, Majid emphasized that both civilizations emphasize the importance of ethics, compassion, community, knowledge, and family. These shared values serve as a philosophical and moral compass, forming the cultural foundation of Asian values and offering meaningful guidance in addressing common global challenges. "Deepening cultural and civilizational understanding is more important than ever," he stressed. "It is essential for the whole of society to recognize the significance of civilizational dialogue and actively promote mutual learning. Our shared values and collective experience can serve as a guide toward more effective and inclusive governance." Majid also underscored the pivotal role of the younger generation in fostering civilizational dialogue, emphasizing that youth are not only the future, but also the catalysts for change in the present. In an increasingly complex and interconnected world, he said, the insights and creativity of young people are more vital than ever. He encouraged young individuals to reflect on their own cultural heritage, participate in cross-cultural dialogues and international cooperation, and promote mutual understanding in communities, on campuses, and across digital spaces. "Civilizational dialogue begins with listening. It is nurtured by empathy and sustained by action," Majid said.
The Hindu
06-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Hyderabad in fragments: a city's story told in micro-histories
Hyderabad's rich, layered history has long captivated writers and scholars. But with Telangana marking its 11th anniversary on June 2, there is a renewed interest around the State and its capital city, which has been shaped by dynasties, cultural syncretism and centuries of transformation. Tapping into this growing interest, author Daneesh Majid's new book, The Hyderabadis: From 1947 to the Present Day, paints a nuanced portrait of the city, weaving together micro-narratives of its people. Majid profiles families displaced by Operation Polo and its bloody aftermath, chronicling lives that were once comfortable but later upended, at times by the very hands that had once served them. The book presents diverse perspectives: from those who opposed the Razakars, to the story of a Hindu woman, heartbroken that her Hyderabad had fallen. Majid also turns his gaze outside India, tracing the lives of expatriates who spent several decades in West Asian countries, which became their second home. Upon returning, they had to rebuild their lives in a city that was rapidly changing. Through these different stories, he captures different lived experiences. He also seeks to reconcile the often divergent narratives many of which continue to carry political overtones. 'There was a lot of literature on the Partition which was evocative, but I found that the stories of Hyderabadis weren't many,' Majid says. 'Micro-history, which is about asking the big questions in smaller places, outside the corridors of power, these narratives are sometimes contrary to — let's say — mainstream histories. There is some truth in both narratives. And this is why micro-histories are important: they offer nuanced perspectives.' In the chapter 'From Jagirdar to Jamaati', Majid records the story of Omar Farooq Quadri, a student whose family fled Bamini in Marathwada on account of Operation Polo. They first sought refuge in rural Telangana and later moved to Hyderabad. A change in the family's fortunes turned them from landlords to paupers, even as a family member became a dervish. While 'Qadri' indicates either Sufi lineage or affiliation, the family had to change course spiritually. 'The Jamaat-e-Islami Hind played a crucial role in rehabilitating them socio-economically in Hyderabad. Omar is now a student leader at Maulana Azad National Urdu University. What struck me was that he is one of the few students from Hyderabad in place where one finds people largely from Kashmir, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar,' Majid notes. Through the story of Narayan Raj Saxena, the great-grandson of Bansi Raja, a close aide of sixth Nizam Mir Mahbub Ali Khan, Majid illustrates how the Kayasth community has been an inalienable part of Hyderabad's history. 'He witnessed the tumultuous period of 1948. He saw Hyderabad change with his own eyes. There are few now who are well enough to remember,' says Majid. 'The Kayasthas were skilled administrators in the Nizam's government and were great with languages. They knew Persian, and when the official language changed to Urdu in the 1880s, they mastered that too.' Post-1948, some Muslim families moved to Pakistan. Ali Adil Khan, one of Majid's subjects, was born in Hyderabad in the 1960s during one of his parents' visits to the city from Pakistan. His father, Mohammed Anwar Ali, had left for Karachi on August 14, 1950. In 1948, when his grandfather Ishaq Ali was posted in Bidar, Operation Polo was launched. While Ishaq Ali was in Hyderabad, his family was still in Bidar. It was a Hindu neighbour who arranged for their safe passage to Hyderabad. However, Majid deliberately steers clear of discussing mainstream politics. For instance, the complex history of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen, now led by the Owaisi brothers, is largely missing. While he does mention Abid Ali Khan, the influential Hyderabadi journalist, who co-founded Siasat Daily, the tussle between the heads — past and present — of these two power centres of Muslim politics does not find a place in the narrative.
Express Tribune
04-06-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
Doctors reject imposition of professional tax
Various medics associations in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa have rejected professional tax imposed on doctors by the provincial government of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). President of the Pakistan Doctors Council K-P chapter, Dr Majid, addressed a joint press conference at the Peshawar Press Club Wednesday alongside leaders from doctors' organizations, including Dr Janbaz Afridi of the Peoples Doctors Forum, Dr Adil of the Young Doctors Association, and Dr Wasim of the Allied Doctors. Dr Majid strongly condemned the provincial government of PTI for imposing an oppressive professional tax on doctors. He said the Doctors Council categorically rejects this tax and has formed a three-member committee to negotiate with the government for its immediate withdrawal. He also demanded the cessation of ongoing actions related to this tax. The council called on the government to immediately revoke letters issued by the Excise and Taxation Department directing deductions from doctors' salaries, particularly concerning finance directors and accountants of Medical Teaching Institutes (MTIs) in K-P. He further demanded salary increases for all doctors in the province, including house officers, trainee medical officers, and medical officers, in keeping with the current inflation rate in the provincial budget. He urged the Health Care Commission to immediately stop imposing heavy fines on doctors under the pretext of registration and to develop a proper, consultative procedure for such matters. Highlighting ongoing harassment of doctors over drug sales licenses, Majid demanded a halt to these practices and urged the government to implement court rulings favoring doctors in this regard. The president criticized the Public Service Commission (PSC) for not advertising any job vacancies since 2017, calling it a grave injustice to aspiring medical professionals. He demanded that job postings resume immediately to recruit new doctors.
Time of India
03-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Rubbed my eyes, couldn't believe AIR-3, says MP's JEE star Majid
Indore: Breaking long-held notions that success in competitive exams requires expensive coaching in metro cities, 17-year-old Majid Mujahid Hussain from Burhanpur achieved an extraordinary feat by securing AIR-3 in JEE Advanced 2025 on Monday morning. Majid, a student of a residential school in Burhanpur, was asleep in his hostel room when the results were announced at 6am. His aunt, Navid Ali, who teaches at the same school, was with him when he received a call from his parents in Jalgaon, urging him to check his result. "When I saw AIR-3, I couldn't believe my eyes. I rubbed them and checked again — it was true," Majid told TOI. He aspires to pursue computer science at IIT-Bombay. Chief minister Mohan Yadav congratulated Majid, posting on X: "Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Shri Majid Hussain ji from Burhanpur for bringing glory to Madhya Pradesh by achieving AIR-3 in JEE-Advanced 2025. It is a matter of immense joy and pride that young talents from even smaller districts of MP are making their mark at the national level." Originally from Jalgaon, Majid took admission in Macro Vision Academy in Burhanpur in 2023 after completing Class 10. His aunt has been teaching there for 25 years. "I was confident about the teaching here. That's why I shifted," he said. Majid's parents are academicians — his father, Mujahid Hussain, is a civil engineering professor, and his mother, Sakina Hussain, is an MBA professor at a private college in Jalgaon. The values of discipline and dedication were instilled in him early on, and despite limited weekly phone calls from the hostel, his parents continued to be his emotional pillars throughout the demanding preparation period. "I would study from 3pm to 9pm in the hostel after school, including doubt-solving sessions with our teachers," he said. While Majid toiled with laser-sharp focus, his family kept his father's serious health condition hidden from him. Mujahid Hussain was battling paralysis and has been wheelchair-bound for six months. "I only discovered the extent of his illness after the exam. It was heartbreaking, but later I understood their decision — it was to keep me focused," Majid said. His father, he added, laid the foundation of his understanding in mathematics and physics. Staying away from mobile phones and social media for two years, Majid had eyes locked on his target and scored a perfect 100 in two subjects in JEE-Advanced and after securing 99.992 percentile in JEE-Mains. His twin brother, Sajid, who is a minute elder, also cleared JEE Advanced with AIR 1625. Praising the young achiever, his school principal J S Parmar said, "Majid's determination sets him apart. He has made his family, his school, and all of us immensely proud." Indore: Breaking long-held notions that success in competitive exams requires expensive coaching in metro cities, 17-year-old Majid Mujahid Hussain from Burhanpur achieved an extraordinary feat by securing AIR-3 in JEE Advanced 2025 on Monday morning. Majid, a student of a residential school in Burhanpur, was asleep in his hostel room when the results were announced at 6am. His aunt, Navid Ali, who teaches at the same school, was with him when he received a call from his parents in Jalgaon, urging him to check his result. "When I saw AIR-3, I couldn't believe my eyes. I rubbed them and checked again — it was true," Majid told TOI. He aspires to pursue computer science at IIT-Bombay. Chief minister Mohan Yadav congratulated Majid, posting on X: "Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Shri Majid Hussain ji from Burhanpur for bringing glory to Madhya Pradesh by achieving AIR-3 in JEE-Advanced 2025. It is a matter of immense joy and pride that young talents from even smaller districts of MP are making their mark at the national level." Originally from Jalgaon, Majid took admission in Macro Vision Academy in Burhanpur in 2023 after completing Class 10. His aunt has been teaching there for 25 years. "I was confident about the teaching here. That's why I shifted," he said. Majid's parents are academicians — his father, Mujahid Hussain, is a civil engineering professor, and his mother, Sakina Hussain, is an MBA professor at a private college in Jalgaon. The values of discipline and dedication were instilled in him early on, and despite limited weekly phone calls from the hostel, his parents continued to be his emotional pillars throughout the demanding preparation period. "I would study from 3pm to 9pm in the hostel after school, including doubt-solving sessions with our teachers," he said. While Majid toiled with laser-sharp focus, his family kept his father's serious health condition hidden from him. Mujahid Hussain was battling paralysis and has been wheelchair-bound for six months. "I only discovered the extent of his illness after the exam. It was heartbreaking, but later I understood their decision — it was to keep me focused," Majid said. His father, he added, laid the foundation of his understanding in mathematics and physics. Staying away from mobile phones and social media for two years, Majid had eyes locked on his target and scored a perfect 100 in two subjects in JEE-Advanced and after securing 99.992 percentile in JEE-Mains. His twin brother, Sajid, who is a minute elder, also cleared JEE Advanced with AIR 1625. Praising the young achiever, his school principal J S Parmar said, "Majid's determination sets him apart. He has made his family, his school, and all of us immensely proud."
Time of India
02-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Burhanpur boy Majid secures AIR 3 in JEE Advanced, breaks myths around big city coaching
Indore: Breaking long-held notions that success in competitive exams requires expensive coaching in metro cities, 17-year-old Majid Mujahid Hussain from Burhanpur achieved an extraordinary feat by securing All India Rank (AIR) 3 in the JEE Advanced 2025. The results were declared early Monday morning. Majid, a student at Macro Vision Academy, residential school in Burhanpur, was asleep in his hostel room when the results were announced at 6 am. His aunt, Navid Ali, who teaches at the same school, was with him when he received a call from his parents in Jalgaon, urging him to check his result. "When I saw AIR 3 on the screen, I couldn't believe my eyes. I rubbed them and checked again—it was true," Majid told TOI. Additionally, chief minister Mohan Yadav took to X on Monday to congratulate Majid for securing All India Rank 3 in the JEE Advanced 2025 examination. He wrote, "Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Shri Majid Hussain ji from Burhanpur for bringing glory to Madhya Pradesh by achieving AIR-3 in JEE Advanced 2025. It is a matter of immense joy and pride that young talents from even the smaller districts of Madhya Pradesh are making their mark at the national level. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Egypt: New Small Electric Car For Seniors. Prices Might Surprise You. Electric Cars | Search Ads Undo " Originally from Jalgaon, Majid moved to Burhanpur in 2023 after completing Class 10. He chose the school based on the strong reputation of its faculty—his aunt has been teaching there for the past 25 years. "I was confident about the teaching here. That's why I shifted," he said. Majid is the son of academicians—his father, Mujahid Hussain, is a civil engineering professor, and his mother, Sakina Hussain, is an MBA professor at a private college in Jalgaon. The values of discipline and dedication were instilled in him early on, and despite limited weekly phone calls from the hostel, his parents continued to be his emotional pillars throughout the demanding preparation period. "I used to study from 3 pm to 9 pm in the hostel after school, including doubt-solving sessions with our teachers," he said. Majid's family kept his father's serious health condition hidden from him during the preparation period. Mujahid Hussain was battling paralysis and was wheelchair-bound for the past six months. "I only discovered the extent of his illness after the exam. It was heartbreaking, but later I understood their decision—it was to keep me focused," Majid said, emotionally. His father, he added, laid the foundation of his understanding in Mathematics and Physics. Staying away from mobile phones and social media for two years, Majid maintained a laser-sharp focus on his goal. Majid scored a perfect 100 in two subjects in JEE Advanced and earlier secured a 99.992 percentile in JEE Mains. His twin brother, Sajid, who is a minute elder, also cleared JEE Advanced with an AIR 1625. Looking ahead, Majid aspires to pursue Computer Science at IIT Bombay and dreams of becoming a successful software engineer. Praising the young achiever, his school principal J.S. Parmar said, "Majid's determination sets him apart. He has made his family, his school, and all of us immensely proud." Following his success, he was weighed in laddoos and received several gifts from local leaders and school.
