Educationist Prof. M Abubaker Thumbe Passes Away at 59
Bantwal: Educationist, UAE Ras Al Khaima Scholars Indian High School’s principal Professor M Abubaker Thumbe (59) passed away due to a cardiac arrest on Tuesday morning at his residence at Ras Al Khaima in UAE.
Born on August 15th in 1962, he began his career as a teacher in 1982 at the Badriya Primary School in Mangaluru. He served as a teacher in the institution till 1987. For some duration, he worked as an Executive Manager at the Thumbe B.A Group. He began serving as the principal of the Thumbe B. A College from 1988 and continued on the position till 1995.
After becoming the principal of the Kotekar Muslim Residential School in 1996, Professor M Abubaker became the principal of the UAE NIMS Institution in 1997. Thereafter, he became the principal of the UAE Ras Al Khaima Scholars Indian School and to date, he was serving as the principal in that institution.
As the Official CBSE Counsellor in the UAE, he was also a Director of the Diamond International School located in his hometown in Brahmarakootlu.
With extensive expertise in the field of education, Professor M Abubaker Thumbe has contributed immensely to the field of learning. He was also a distinguished resource person in the social set-up. For his contributions to the field of education, the Bearys Welfare Forum conducted a felicitation program during their centenary celebrations.
Professor Abubaker’s family lives in Thumbe and he is survived by his wife, one son son, two daughters.
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“Not at all interested in watching it” state BJP Chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar distances himself from ‘
Thiruvanthapuram: Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday, February 23, said he does not intend to watch the upcoming controversial Hindi film ‘The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond.’
He was addressing media persons after inaugurating the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) zonal office at Thrikkakara in Kochi.
According to a report by The Hindu, Chandrasekhar’s remarks come amid the films trailer attracting sharp criticism from several sections of the state. Many have also alleged that the movie showcases Kerala in a negative manner.
Speaking to presspersons he clearly stated, “I am not at all interested in watching it.” He added that those who wish to see the film may do so, and those who are not interested need not watch it.
Referring to freedom of speech and expression under the Constitution, the BJP leader said that it is for the courts to decide whether there is anything unlawful in a film.
“Everyone has the right to make a film. If there is anything illegal in it, the court of law will strike it down,” he was quoted as saying by The Hindu.
Responding to media when asked about if the state BJP chief had any objection to the content shown in the trailer of The Kerala Story 2, Chandrasekhar did not directly comment on the film’s content.
However he repeated that he was not going to watch it.
Meanwhile, Chandrashekar stated that he liked watching Dhurandhar and had watched it twice.
Directed by Aditya Dhar, the spy thriller had also sparked debate over claims that it supported the BJP’s political narrative.
Chandrashekar also pointed out that he had taken a similar stand during the row over Mohanlal starrer Empuraan.
Empuraan had faced criticism from right-wing supporters over its alleged depiction of the Godhra riots and later underwent re-censoring.
