Bhatkal, Jan 16 – Twenty-five achievers in the academic field were felicitated at the SYWA Academic Excellence Awards – 2019 function held here yesterday. Students associated with Sultan Youth Welfare Association (Regd) who have scored 80 per cent and above marks in SSLC, PU-2 and degree, and those who had completed hifzaalimiat and fazilat were given cash prizes, trophies and certificates for their achievements.

Held under the auspices of the Sultan Youth Welfare Association, one of Bhatkal’s leading youth and sports organisations, the well-organised programme commenced with a qiraat by Moulvi Mohammed Arfa Ibn Ilyas Madikal followed by na’at by Mohammed Hassan ibn Abdul Qayyum Siddibapa.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Javeed Jamil, head of Chair in Islamic Studies & Research, Yenepoya Deemed to be University, Mangaluru asserted, “Besides empowering themselves educationally, something that is absolutely essential, Muslims should strive to empower themselves politically, ideologically and economically as well.”  Citing statistics, he informed that among the hundred top companies in India, only four were headed by Muslims. He also urged new graduates to create business ventures and start-ups.

Moulana Muhammed Ilyas Nadvi, general secretary, Moulana Abul Hasan Ali Nadvi Islamic Academy, Bhatkal, observed: “Counselling for students in choosing their career should be taken up from middle school itself. I urge the youth and sports NGOs to include this in their plans.”

Another guest, Dr Mushtaq Ahmed Bhavikatti, principal, Anjuman Institute of Management and Technology, Bhatkal, spoke on the need for students to enrol themselves for higher studies in this era of super specialities. Abdulla Kola, president, Sultan Masjid Management Committee, and Syed Parvez, president, Majlise Islah Wa Tanzeem, Bhatkal were also present on the dais.

Aftab Husain Kola, SYWA president, presided over the function. Earlier, Syed Parvez, office-bearer of SYWA, welcomed the gathering and introduced the guests while Moulana Abubaker Tonse, general secretary, SYWA, profiled the organisation. Moulana Abdul Noor Fakardey, convenor of SYWA Awards Organising Committee, compered the programme and hosted the Awards segment. Yunus Motia, convenor, SYWA Education Committee, was also present on the occasion.

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Mumbai (PTI): Ryan Rickelton's whirlwind unbeaten ton was overshadowed by Heinrich Klaasen's unbeaten 65 as Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Mumbai Indians by six wickets in an IPL match here on Wednesday.

Chasing an imposing 244-run target, Travis Head (76 off 30) and Abhishek Sharma (45 off 24) shared 129 runs for the opening wicket to set the platform for SRH.

Klaasen (65 not out off 30 balls) then displayed his all-round hitting abilities to guide SRH home with the help of Nitish Kumar Reddy (21) and Salil Arora (30 not out off 10) in 18.4 overs.

Earlier, Rickelton's knock powered MI to 243 for five.

MI rode on a 93-run stand between Rickelton (123 not out off 55 balls) and Will Jacks (46 off 22) in 7.1 overs for the opening stand to power the side.

MI skipper Hardik Pandya scored a valuable 31 off 15 balls before being dismissed.

Praful Hinge (2/54), Eshan Malinga (1/29), Sakib Hasan (1/39) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (1/31) were the wicket-takers for SRH.

Brief Scores:

Mumbai Indian: 243 for 5 in 20 overs (Ryan Rickelton 123 not out; Praful Hinge 2/54).

Sunrisers Hyderabad: 249 for 4 in 18.4 overs (Travis Head 76, Heinrich Klaasen 65 not out; AM Ghazanfar 2/51).