Mangaluru's Dr. Soofi Anwar, professional recognition of Senior Fellow of the Higher Education in UK
Dr. Soofi Anwar, Director Academics of the University of Stirling RAK, UAE Campus has achieved the prestigious professional recognition of Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) in the UK.
He has achieved this milestone through the Stirling Framework for Evidencing Learning and Teaching Enhancement (SVELTE), the Continuing Professional Development Framework (CPD) for learning and teaching at the University of Stirling, Scotland, UK. He was recognized for this achievement on recently concluded virtual Learning & Teaching Conference-2020 organized by the University of Stirling Campus in the UK. He has secured his Ph.D. in Management from the University of Azteca, Mexico.
Dr. Soofi Anwar has over 20 years of experience in teaching and academic leadership at higher education level and has worked in leading universities in UAE, Bahrain, and India. He has conferred the prestigious Middle East Education Leadership Award, as the Best Professor in Management-2018 in recognition of his academic excellence, exemplary leadership in higher education.
He has completed his MBA from Dept. of Business Administration, Mangalore University in 1999, and his B.Com degree from Canara College Mangalore. He is a son of Haji Abdul Khadar Kodijal and Mrs. Mariyamma from Konaje, Mangalore.
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MEA reports more than 200 Indians enlisted in Russian military since 2022; 26 deaths confirmed
More than 200 Indian nationals have joined the Russian armed forces since 2022, with 26 are confirmed dead, MEA—The Ministry of External Affairs have informed the Upper house of the Parliament: Rajya Sabha.
In a written response, the Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, has stated that at least 202 Indians are reported to have joined the Russian army. Among these recruited personnels, 26 have lost their lives; while, seven individuals have been reported missing by Russian authorities. He added that the remains of two deceased Indian nationals were cremated in Russia.
Singh noted that the sustained diplomatic efforts by the Indian government have led to the early discharge of 119 individuals. He further added that the discussions are going smoothly with the Russians to secure the release of the remaining personnel, with efforts underway to facilitate the early discharge of 50 more Indian nationals.
According to the minister, the Union government is in contact with Russian authorities to ensure the safety, welfare, and prompt return of Indian citizens serving in the Russian army. The issue, he said, is being addressed at multiple levels, including interactions between senior leaders, ministers, and officials of both countries.
The said disclosure was made in response to queries raised by Saket Gokhale, the MP of Trinamool Congress, and Randeep Singh Surjewala, the MP of INC, regarding the number of Indians allegedly recruited into the military service in Russia; Along with the details of deaths and missing persons reported since 2022.
