MEIF launches ‘Mission M Power’ as part of Silver Jubilee celebration
Mangaluru: The Muslim Educational Institutions’ Federation (MEIF) launched its new initiative, Mission M Power, along with a meet of beneficiary students and sponsors as part of its year-long Silver Jubilee celebration held at Yenepoya College, Kulur, on October 19.
The event began with a welcome note by MEIF President Moosabba P Beary, who introduced the organisation and highlighted its journey of promoting education and empowering the community over the past 25 years.
Inaugurating the programme, Dr. Y. Abdulla Kunhi, Chancellor of Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), congratulated MEIF for completing 25 years of dedicated service to the community and society at large. He said there are two kinds of people talkers and doers and that most fall into the first category. “MEIF belongs to the doers’ category,” he remarked, praising the Federation’s consistent efforts in transforming lives through education.
Umar Teekay, Hon. President of MEIF Central Unit, delivered the keynote address and spoke about the importance of empowering the community through education. He elaborated on MEIF’s vision and mission, emphasising the need for continued support to students from underprivileged backgrounds.
Syed Beary, Hon. Advisor of MEIF Central Unit, launched the Silver Jubilee logo and shared an inspiring message. He said endurance, steadfastness, perseverance, and fear of Allah are the true keys to success. “What matters is how you contribute to society after you achieve success,” he said. He urged youngsters to think beyond personal gains and take up social responsibilities. Expressing concern over the rise of drug abuse, he noted that the menace has now spread from colleges to schools and called upon MEIF-sponsored students to take the lead in fighting such issues. He also reminded them to always respect their parents and never hurt them.
Chief guest Dr. Ifthikar Ali Fareed, Chairman of the Allied and Healthcare Council of Karnataka, advised students to value the seats they receive through MEIF. He pointed out that the organisation works tirelessly behind the scenes with colleges to secure these opportunities. “Be role models for the colleges that supported you,” he said, urging students to stay away from drugs and to proudly speak about their institutions when they succeed in life.
The event also included the felicitation of M.A. Gafoor, Chairman of the Coastal Development Board, and T.M. Shahid Thekkil, Chairman of the Karnataka Minimum Wage Board Commission, for their support and contributions.
The programme concluded with an interaction session on formalising Mission M Power, where students and sponsors discussed the future roadmap of the initiative.
Riyaz Ahmed K.B., General Secretary of MEIF Central Unit, presented vote of thanks.
B.A. Iqbal, Convener of the Silver Jubilee Committee, coordinated the proceedings.
The event was attended by several esteemed sponsors and benefactors who have been closely associated with the mission of MEIF. Among those present were Abdulla Javeed, Director of Yenepoya P.U. College, Mangalore, and Mishria Javeed, Director of The Yenepoya School, Mangalore. Also in attendance were Salman Ahmed, Vice President of Presidency University, Bangalore and several heads of nursing and educational institutions, including and Dr. Irfan Ahmed of the Global Institute of Para-Medical Sciences, Shivamogga, were also present.
The gathering also included Dr. Ganapathi P. of Mangala Group of Institutions, Sayyid Umar Assaquaf of Manshar Group of Institutions among others.
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Arnab Goswami’s Homecoming? Anchor tears into Modi Government over aviation chaos
Says, govt not going to be happy with us saying this
New Delhi: In a striking turn that surprised even his regular viewers, Arnab Goswami spent the evening of December 4 taking direct aim at the central government over the ongoing crisis in the domestic aviation sector. The debate, aired on Republic, focused entirely on the severe disruption caused by IndiGo flight cancellations and the state of air travel in the country. The tone was sharp, emotional, and openly critical, raising the larger question of whether this marks a homecoming of sorts for the anchor long accused by critics of being soft on the government.
Goswami began the show by saying the central government had “completely let down” air passengers. He pointed to chaotic visuals from airports in Pune, Ahmedabad and Mumbai, describing passengers packed into crowded spaces, long queues, and travellers lying on the floor with little access to basic facilities. He said anyone travelling with children or elderly parents would understand the distress such situations cause.
According to him, the government often claims to have improved the aviation sector, but the day-to-day experience of passengers tells a different story. He argued that whatever help the government may have extended has benefited individuals and individual companies, not the sector as a whole.
Goswami highlighted data from the last three days, saying IndiGo had canceled 1,232 flights in November. He broke down the reasons for the cancellations: 755 linked to crew and FDTL constraints, 258 due to airspace and airport restrictions, 92 because of failures in air traffic control systems, 127 for other reasons.
He said passengers in India are often “taken for granted” and that only in this country can such large-scale cancellations take place without consequences.
Throughout the debate, Goswami repeatedly returned to the theme of duopoly. He said Air India and IndiGo together control 91.5 percent of the aviation market, leaving only a small share for others like Akasa and SpiceJet. This, he said, gives the two big players the power to decide prices and escape accountability.
“They can set the prices. They can torture passengers. They can be not answerable for air crashes.” He added.
Goswami also questioned why such a structure is allowed to exist if the government claims it opposes monopolies. He asked whether the government has made Air India accountable after the recent air crash, and said he did not believe so.
“We are told that the Modi government does not like monopolies. First of all, I don't agree with that. There are too many monopolies happening.” He said.
The anchor accused Air India of operating aircraft that were not airworthy and said no serious action followed. According to him, any other minister in charge of civil aviation would have been removed after such incidents, but nothing happened.
“He is not answerable. And why is the central government not bothered about it? Because he comes from the TDP, an alliance party. So let him do,” he said.
He added that Air India continues to seek government support, including compensation for losses after the Sindhur episode. Goswami questioned why public money should be used to support the airline, drawing a comparison with the earlier controversy involving Vijay Mallya seeking help from the Manmohan Singh government a move that was labelled as scam.
Goswami said passengers are suffering because of delayed flights, sudden cancellations, and lack of compensation. He criticised the DGCA, saying it was not enforcing safety and operational norms. He also questioned why the Prime Minister’s Office had not intervened.
He noted that Republic had carried multiple exposés on these issues and claimed that Air India chooses to give interviews and advertisements only to other channels.
He also called for Parliament to debate the aviation mess and examine whether monopolies or duopolies should be allowed in a nation of India’s size.
“I'm sure the government's not going to be happy with us saying this, but someone's got to speak up for the people of this country.” He added.
Known by his critics as the “Godi Media Chief”, Goswami’s direct attack on the Modi government over civil aviation raised eyebrows across media circles.
Whether this is a one-off outburst or a sign of a new editorial direction is something viewers will be watching closely.
#AviationCollapse | India’s aviation sector is in turmoil as IndiGo’s mass cancellations and Air India’s alleged safety lapses leave passengers stranded. The disruption raises serious questions about airline management, regulatory oversight, and who is ultimately responsible for… pic.twitter.com/Dqt6pcoW8w
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