'Rising Beyond the Ceilings' book launched on 100 Muslim women achievers from Karnataka
Bengaluru: A book was launched on February 25 on 100 inspiring Muslim women achievers from Karnataka. The book is named 'Rising Beyond the ceiling (RBTC)' and was launched at prestigious Falcon Tower in Bengaluru by Margaret Alva former Governor of Gujrat, Goa, Rajasthan& Uttarkhand.
Dr. Farah Usmani is founder of RBTC, a global initiative to shed lights on the achievements of Muslim women of India.
Modelled on the lines of 'BBC 100 women and the Forbes' Collective aims to release these lists of 100 inspiring women in 14 states in the country, once two years.
The book is authored by Dr. Farah Usmani, co- authored by Zoya Fatehally (co-ordinater RBTC Karnataka chapter) and Aiman Ansari.
Dr. Farida Rahmatullah Khan said achievements of Muslim women are often overshadowed and not talked about. "We have taken up such names and achievements and have brought it up in our book," she said.
RBTC is supported by SAFAR foundation. The event was hosted by Saad Khan.
Among the 100 muslim women from Karnataka. Few from Dakshina Kannada are featured in this book, they are: Late Mrs. Sara Aboobacker, Ex-Mayor Gulzar Bano; Shabana, CA; Sana Hamza, CA; Dr. Samina Pathan; Dr. Salma Suhana; Lamya Majeed; Arshiya Tanu Vitla, Yakshagana Artist; Mariam Mohiudeen, Entrepreneur who are from Dakshina Kannada district.
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Bengaluru: Commercial building fire brought under control, two rescued
Bengaluru (PTI): A fire broke out in a multi-storey commercial building here on Friday evening, following which two people who were trapped on the terrace were safely rescued, officials said.
The incident occurred at around 5.30 pm at a commercial building located on Coles Road, they said.
However, no casualties were reported, officials added.
According to officials, the blaze started on the terrace, where a pantry and storeroom are located. The situation led to panic as the building is located adjacent to a petrol bunk, raising fears of a possible explosion.
Two people trapped on the terrace due to the fire were rescued by a police team along with Fire and Emergency Services personnel, a senior police officer said.
Four fire tenders were pressed into service, and after nearly an hour of intense firefighting, the blaze was brought under control.
The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, police said, adding that further investigation is underway.
