Women leading in multiple fields, including medicine, technology: Asma Mohammed Asaf
►Bearys Chamber of Commerce and Industry organises women entrepreneurs' meet
Mangaluru: Beary Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) as part of ‘Beary Mela 2023’ organized a women entrepreneurs’ meet at Town Hall on Saturday.
Asma Mohammed Asaf, administrator at Thagwa Academy of Islam; Dr. Mariam Anjum Ifthikar, gynecological oncologist and robotic surgeon; Jameela Ruhi, co-founder of Kunafa World; Shahida, founder of Hamd Foods and freelance journalist; Ruba Fathima of the Aligarh Muslim University, spoke at the event.
Asma Mohammed Asaf, who inaugurated the meet, said, “The rise of entrepreneurs in India has shown that women are capable of matching their male counterparts in business,” and added that the Beary community of coastal Karnataka is surging ahead in all fields, including business, education, medicine and technology.
“I am delighted that the business fest had brought together people of all communities, socially strengthening them,” she said.
Speaking on healthcare awareness, Dr. Mariam Anjum Ifthikar explained briefly the symptoms of different types of cancer and urged women to take care of themselves and to visit a doctor when they see any symptom in them.
“Bring in a difference in your life by working to build your own identity as an individual in society,” she told the women, reminding them to get their health checked once in a while in order to stay healthy.
Jameela Ruhi spoke on how to undertake business globally. “For a business to be recognized globally, it is important to lay a strong foundation and then put efforts at building the business,” she explained.
She advised the women to follow their passions, to be confident in their own products and to surge ahead, but with patience.
Speaking on discovering business opportunities and the media field, Shahida said, “There are many opportunities available and the young minds should grab them with positive outlook and with patience.”
Ruba Fathima spoke on balancing family life and work. She advised the women in the audience to set priorities and plan their days. “It is important to give time to our families. No one will regret the lack of time to spend in office, so differentiate between work and family time,” she said.
More than 450 women participated in this convention. Zakia convened the event.
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Allahabad HC orders probe into 'reinstatement' of teacher in UP's Barabanki
Lucknow (PTI): The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court on Friday ordered a probe by the special task force (STF) into alleged irregularities in the rejoining of a teacher at City Intermediate College in Barabanki, observing that the reinstatement appeared to be prima facie illegal.
The court also directed the recovery of the salary paid to the teacher during the disputed period.
A bench of Justice Rajeev Singh passed the order on a petition filed by the college management committee. The court expressed doubts over the roles of the District Inspector of Schools (DIOS), Barabanki, the college principal and the teacher concerned and hence, directed a detailed inquiry into the matter.
Taking note of alleged manipulation of records and misleading submissions, the court ordered the immediate transfer of the Barabanki DIOS to ensure a fair probe. It also directed the initiation of disciplinary proceedings against the then joint director of education of the Ayodhya division.
In its order, the court found that the teacher, Abhay Kumar, was initially appointed as an assistant teacher in 2018 but joined an Eklavya Model Residential School in Chhattisgarh as a lecturer in June 2024 without obtaining permission from the management. His subsequent request to retain the lien was rejected.
Despite this, he was allowed to rejoin the Barabanki College in September 2025 on the directions of the joint director of education and the DIOS, and was even paid the salary for October 2025. The court termed the rejoining "wholly illegal" and lacking any legal basis.
The bench also expressed concern over lapses in communication within the education department and directed the Uttar Pradesh chief secretary to ensure that official orders are communicated through email and WhatsApp as well, to prevent disputes.
The matter is next listed for hearing on May 28 when a compliance report is sought.
