Rajasthan boy becomes first non-Muslim to top entrance exam for Master’s course in Islamic studies
Says, he was moved by "Growing Islamophobia" and decided to pursue Islamic studies
Srinagar: A 21-year-old youngster from Rajasthan, Shibham Yadav became the first non-Muslim and non-Kashmir resident to top the all-India entrance exam for a Master’s course in Islamic Studies at the Central University of Kashmir.
Shubham hails from Alwar in Rajasthan and aspires to become a civil servant. He reportedly got curious about Islam after seeing the “growing Islamophobia and religious polarization across the world” ThePrint quoted him as saying.
“Growing Islamophobia and polarisation have made me think that understanding each other’s religion is extremely important in this day and age. Unfortunately, there is a lot of stereotyping of Islam and Islamic studies as well,” Yadav said. “Islamic Studies is not just about the study of Muslims but an exploration of Islamic law and culture.” The report further quoted him.
Shubham on the other hand also believes that his achievement is no big deal. “I have been getting several calls, including from journalists, who thought it was a big deal to crack the entrance exams. It really isn’t. It’s like any other subject dealing with law, culture, and behavior,” said Shubham.
“I believe that, in the future, the administration will need conciliatory mechanisms between Hindus and Muslims, and, for that, the administration will require people with a greater understanding of religion. I would like to be there if that happens,” he added.
Yadav, who completed his graduation in philosophy and is awaiting the results of many other entrance exams, may not take up the Islamic Studies course. His first preference is to pursue law at the prestigious Delhi University. Results for Delhi University’s law program entrance will be declared on 18 November.
“My first preference is to study law but I also want to prepare for UPSC exams in the future. Being at Delhi University is just the right thing to do if one wants to study for civil services,” he said.
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4 workers die after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad
Dhanbad (Jharkhand) (PTI): At least four workers died after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district on Saturday, a police official said.
The incident took place at Moonidih coal washery in the command area of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL).
"Bodies of all four workers were dug out of debris during a rescue operation," Putki police station in-charge Waqar Hussain told PTI.
The incident took place when coal slurry was being loaded into trucks by workers, during which a large chunk of slurry fell and trapped several workers underneath, officials said.
The deceased have been identified as Manik Bauri, Dinesh Bauri, Deepak Bauri, and Hemlal Gope.
Meanwhile, the family members of the deceased and local villagers placed the bodies in front of the washery gate and began a protest.
They demanded compensation, jobs for dependents and action against those responsible for the incident.
Police and administration officials are trying to pacify the protesters, an official said.
