Bhatkal’s Dr. Haneef Shabab selected for Karnataka Urdu Academy Award 2024
Bengaluru: Veteran Urdu scholar, poet, and educator from Bhatkal Dr. Haneef Shabab has been selected for the Karnataka Urdu Academy Award 2024 for his “Collective Services and contributions to Urdu Literature.” The award will be presented to him on February 27 at a special ceremony in Bengaluru,
Dr. Shabab, who has dedicated his life to the promotion and enrichment of Urdu literature, has made significant contributions as a poet, teacher, researcher, and mentor. With a passion for Urdu, he has spent decades preserving and promoting the language through his scholarly writings, literary works, and academic initiatives. His research and critical analyses of Urdu poetry and prose have been widely recognized, and his work has played a crucial role in nurturing a new generation of Urdu scholars. He has also spent over 25 years teaching Urdu at Shams English Medium School in Bhatkal.
Over the years, he has been actively involved in seminars, workshops, and literary festivals, bringing together scholars, poets, and Urdu enthusiasts.
Beyond academics, Dr. Shabab has also been a social thinker, using his writings to reflect on human emotions, cultural values, and the changing times.
One of his internationally acclaimed works is the poem Aur Line Cut Gayi, a powerful and emotional piece that highlights the tragic reality of female foeticide. This poem, written as a conversation between a deceased child and her mother, is framed in the child’s voice from paradise. The poem’s delivery, filled with conviction and sorrow, has left a profound impact on audiences worldwide, earning it recognition for its deep social message.
Dr. Shabab has also made contributions to Urdu journalism. His articles, editorials, and literary critiques have had impact Urdu media, offering in-depth perspectives on cultural and social issues.
He has also published two books, both of which are collections of his poems. His first book, "Sulagte Khwaab," was released in 1997. His second book, “Lahu Lahu Mausam," published in 2009.
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Congress MP Manickam Tagore accuses RSS of attempting to control education system
New Delhi: Congress MP Manickam Tagore criticised the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Thursday, alleging that it seeks to "hijack" India's education system. Speaking to IANS, he expressed concerns over the National Education Policy (NEP), delimitation, and recent controversies surrounding Holi and Ramzan.
Tagore warned against the RSS's influence on education, stating, "Education policy should not go into the hands of RSS. RSS wants to capture the education and carry the politics of hatred in society. If anything goes into the hands of RSS, it will divide society. We need an education policy formulated after consultation with all parties."
Regarding the NEP, he supported Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's concerns over the imposition of Hindi, calling it a sensitive issue that requires wider consultation.
On the delimitation exercise, Tagore said the Congress party is taking a cautious approach, considering the concerns raised by its ally, the DMK. He stated that Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge would discuss the matter with the chief ministers of opposition-ruled states before finalising the party's position. He also emphasised the need for an inclusive process, unlike what happened in Jammu and Kashmir and Assam.
"People fear that the proposed delimitation exercise may be conducted as it happened in Jammu and Kashmir and Assam," he said, adding that a new formula should be devised in consultation with the opposition to ensure equitable representation without political bias.
Tagore also accused the RSS of attempting to divide society, comparing its actions to those of the British during colonial rule. "What the Britishers did (dividing society), the RSS is carrying it forward," he remarked.
