Syed Beary urges state govt to allocate ₹100 crore grant to MEIF for development of basic facilities
MEIF’s annual convention and excellence award ceremony held in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: The Muslim Educational Institutions Federation (MEIF) held its Annual Convention and Excellence Award Ceremony in Mangaluru on Saturday, during which Syed Mohammed Beary, the honorary advisor of MEIF, appealed to the Karnataka state government to allocate a one time grant of ₹100 crores to support the development of basic infrastructure facilities in educational institutions under MEIF.
The convention took place at the Prestige International School Auditorium at Jeppinamogaru.
During his address,
Syed Beary highlighted the crucial role of education in addressing societal issues and empowering communities. He emphasized that out of the 175 schools affiliated with MEIF, around 100 schools were facing severe challenges in providing quality education to approximately 60,000 students, who are guided by 6,000 dedicated teachers.
"To sustain and improve the learning environment and basic infrastructure facilities, we seek the government's support in the form of one time grant of Rs.100 Crore," Beary stated.
He also reminded Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa, present at the event, that this was the dream of the late BA Moideen, former Higher Education Minister.
The convention was graced by various dignitaries, including Vidhana Sabha Speaker U.T. Khader, who emphasized the importance of respecting elders and focusing on skill development for students' success. He emphasized that education could solve many problems and uplift communities.
Dinesh Gundurao, Minister for Health and Family Welfare and the district incharge of Dakshina Kannada, appreciated the MEIF affiliated educational institutions for their contribution to providing quality education and fostering a friendly atmosphere in the district. He praised Dakshina Kannada as a model for educational development, especially for minority communities. He said that their government has directed the officials that students should be protected and there should not be any safety issues to students in the District.
During the event, Primary and Secondary Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa apprecated the efforts of MEIF, established 33 years ago . He expressed happiness that he is participating in MEIF event as his first official program in the Dakshina Kannada district.
The convention also recognized exemplary educational institutions achieving 100% results
and students securing high marks in SSLC and PUC examinations. Awards were distributed to educational institutes with great performance in other categories too.
Umar Teekay, Honorary President of MEIF, opined and expressed immense hope under the leadership of Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa, the son of former Chief Minister Bangarappa, who gained huge popularity across the state, that a couple of revolutionary things will be done in the field of education.
Amidst calls for educational progress, Syed Beary also expressed his disappointment over U.T. Khader being given the speaker's position instead of a ministerial role. He acknowledged Khader's capabilities and hoped that he would excel even as the Speaker. If a leader of Khader's stature and capabilities had got ministerial position it would have helped the common people immensely, said Mr Beary.
Various dignitaries, namely Chancellor of Presidency University Dr. Nissar Ahmed, Founder and Managing Director of Kanachur Academy of General Education Dr. U.K. Monu, Chairman of Prestige International School and PU College Haider Ali K, and National Trainer Prof. Rajendra Bhatt Karkala, graced the convention as chief guests.
MEIF, an organization aimed at finding solutions to common problems in educational institutions, has been conducting educational guidance camps and training programs to address challenges. They have achieved remarkable results in aiding students who were initially struggling academically.
MEIF General Secretary BA Nazir, Treasurer Abdul Rahiman, Shabi Ahmed Qazi, Mustafa Sulya was present on the stage.
President Moosabba P Beary presided over the event, and Vice President B.A. Mumtaz Ali extended gratitude. The program was moderated by Lecturer Abdul Razak Anantadi.
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Divya Deshmukh makes the right moves; Gukesh fails to impress
New Delhi (PTI): A starry-eyed teenager Divya Deshmukh winning the Women's Chess World Cup in faraway Batumi this year not only showcased India's unfathomable depth of talent in the sport but also reaffirmed the country's status as the new hub of the game in the world.
Just when it seemed the aura of D. Gukesh, who became world champion in 2024, was on the wane after suffering a string of losses this year, the 19-year-old Nagpur girl emerged from nowhere and achieved three career milestones with one signature triumph.
Divya not only became the first Indian woman to win the FIDE Women's World Cup, she also instantly secured the prestigious Grandmaster title, bypassing the usual "norms" required to earn it.
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Divya, whose parents are doctors, also secured an automatic qualification for the 2026 Candidates tournament, where the winner will earn the right to challenge the reigning Women's world champion Ju Wenjun of China.
On that eventful day in July, Divya's victory also shifted the contours of women's chess in the country, which relied on two-time world rapid champion Koneru Humpy and Dronavalli Harika. The two women have been the torchbearers of the sport in the country for nearly two decades.
But while Divya made a huge statement with her triumph, success eluded world champion Gukesh and his year was dotted with unflattering results after it started on a promising note with a second-place finish in the Tata Steel Chess Masters in Wijk Aan Zee, Netherlands.
Turbulence hits Gukesh
After the high of becoming world champion, Gukesh's journey this year has been anything but smooth. Country-mate R. Praggnanandhaa challenged his supremacy, defeating the champion in a thrilling blitz tiebreaker to clinch the Tata Steel Masters title.
In a year, when the 19-year-old Gukesh should have consolidated the gains of the world title, he kept slipping, getting knocked out of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, finishing dismally in the FIDE Grand Swiss, and suffering a shocking third-round exit at the FIDE World Cup in Goa.
Gukesh's famous victory over world No.1 Magnus Carlsen in Norway Chess in May- June and the European Club Cup triumph in October, where he won the individual gold and helped his team, SuperChess, bag the title, were the few bright spots in a largely barren year.
Amid all the gloom in classical, rapid and blitz, one signature victory that saw Gukesh's popularity soar was his win against Carlsen in Norway Chess in Stavanger.
That famous triumph, where a shaken Carlsen slammed his fist on the table and muttered "Oh my God" before leaving the hall agitated, caused a social media storm.
French football giants Paris Saint-Germain tweeted a viral image of Gukesh's calm expression after defeating the Norwegian world No.1, using it to express their own emotions after winning their first-ever UEFA Champions League title.
PSG captioned the image: "What it felt like winning our first UCL". The football club's use of the image was widely shared across social media, garnering over eight million impressions.
That nerve-wracking defeat against Gukesh notwithstanding, Carlsen beat an elite field to clinch his seventh Norway Chess title, even as he extended his reign on the chess world by winning multiple titles across formats.
Home advantage lost
India were expected to at least secure one Candidates tournament berth from the World Cup in Goa recently. Unfortunately, front-runners Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi, Nihal Sarin, P Harikrishna and Vidit Gujrathi bowed out at various stages of the tournament as the Indians couldn't capitalise on the home advantage.
Javokhir Sindarov, Wei Yi, and Andrey Esipenko went on to secure their spots for the Candidates in Cyprus next year.
However, Praggnanandhaa did finally manage to seal his spot in the Candidates by winning the FIDE Circuit 2025, making him the first Indian male player to qualify for the prestigious World Championship qualifier by topping the circuit's standings with strong performances and points from events like the London Chess Classic.
It's raining Grandmasters in India
India has come a long way since the legendary Viswanathan Anand became the country's first Grandmaster in 1988. As the country looks ahead to 2026, it now boasts of 91 GMs, with many standing on the threshold of the prestigious title.
Among those who became Grandmasters in 2025 are LR Srihari, Harikrishnan A Ra, Divya Deshmukh, S Rohith Krishna, Ilamparthi AR and Raahul VS.
Making early moves
With Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha from Madhya Pradesh recently becoming the youngest player on the FIDE rating list at the age of just three years, seven months, and 20 days, it's only a matter of time before someone breaks the record as well. Too 'young' to be true!
