SAMA URIMAI (EQUAL RIGHT): A TAMIL MONTHLY MAGAZINE

By V.M. Khaleelur Rahman,Chennai: Sama Urimai (Equal Right), a five-month-old Chennai- (India) based Tamil monthly magazine founded and edited by Mr. S. M. Hidayatullah, a well known leader and social activist, is fast becoming popular, thanks to its excellent editorials and thought provoking articles from eminent personalities like Mr. Kaviko Abdur Rahaman, a noted Tamil poet and Chairman, Tamil Nadu Waqf Board, who is its honourary editor. Its...

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A UNITED JAMAAT WAS SET UP IN VELLORE DISTRICT OF TAMIL NADU

A UNITED JAMAAT WAS SET UP IN VELLORE DISTRICT OF TAMIL NADUV.M. KHALEELUR RAHMAN           M. Mohammed Hashim sahib, President           N.Mohammed Sayeed sahib, General Secretary           M. Rafeeque Ahmed sahib, Convenor It is heartening to know that an important meeting of Vellore district Masjid...

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LEATHER MARKET AND DUBAI CRISIS

LEATHER MARKET AND DUBAI CRISISV.M. KHALEELUR RAHMANLEATHER MARKETLeather market in Chennai is somewhat active now as there is some demand for items like E.I. tanned goat skins, wetblue goat and sheep skins, sheep nappa for garments etc. Leather goods, garment and shoe manufacturers are in the market covering their requirements. While tanned goat skins are sold at slightly higher prices due to its limited availability, other items are sold at almost unchanged prices. It is learnt that while tanned goat upper, suede and lining are sold at around...

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PROBLEMS GALORE AS FINISHED LEATHER IS NOT CONSIDERED "FINISHED LEATHER" FOR EXPORT AT THE CUSTOMS

PROBLEMS GALORE AS FINISHED LEATHER IS NOT CONSIDERED “ FINISHED LEATHER” FOR EXPORT AT THE CUSTOMS V.M. KHALEELUR RAHMAN The Council for Leather Exports (CLE) deserves praise for taking a right decision at least now to work for revision of the existing norms for identification of finished leather for export. Better late than never. It says in a recent circular that it has been working for the revision of the norms as tanning technology and leather finishing processes have undergone many changes since its coming into force in 1992 and the revised...

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GIST OF THE SPEECH DELIVERED BY JUSTICE SUHAIL AEJAZ SIDDIQUI SAHIB AT JAMIA DARUSSALAM, OOMERABAD

GIST OF THE SPEECH DELIVERED BY JUSTICE SUHAIL AEJAZ SIDDIQUI SAHIB AT JAMIA DARUSSALAM, OOMERABAD IN APRIL 2007------------------------------------------------------------------Respected ladies and gentlemen,I am thankful to Janab Kaka Sayeed Ahmed sahib for giving me an opportunity to be present here ( Jamia Darussalam, Oomerabad). I start my speech from the place where Collector sahib (Mr. Dharmendra Pratap Yadau, honourable Collector of Vellore District) ended his speech by saying that parents do not even care if their children are going to...

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" AUSTERITY MANTRA " NEEDED FOR THE LEATHER INDUSTRY

“AUSTERITY MANTRA” NEEDED FOR THE LEATHER INDUSTRYV. M. KHALEELUR RAHMANThe leather market is on the move as ever but of course with a slow pace. While big exporters are having some orders, small exporters are endeavouring their best to get contracts for survival. The general feeling in the market is that getting orders at workable prices for shoe as well as garment leathers is not less than a Himalayan task. The overseas customers are choosy in their operations as their demand is restricted and confined to only some limited quantities in certain...

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A HOT DEBATE ON THE MEDIA IN CHENNAI

A HOT DEBATE ON THE MEDIA IN CHENNAIBY V. M. KHALEELUR RAHMANCHENNAI : The well-known large format book retailer LANDMARK organised a debate on the media at its Nungambakkam store on Thursday, 14th October 2009 with Sanjay Pinto,Head of the news operations of NDTV 24x7 in Tamil Nadu , efficiently moderating it. Media persons Sunil, Murari and actress Khushboo were in the team supporting the media and politician Jayanthi Natarajan, advocate Geetha...

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CALENDAR FOR MANKIND : A SEMINAR CUM EXHIBITION IN CHENNAI

CALENDAR FOR MANKIND : A SEMINAR CUM EXHIBITION IN CHENNAIChennai: The Hijra Committee of India organised a day long Exhibition cum Seminar in Chennai yesterday on October 17. Many speakers from Kerala, Tamil Nadu and other states stressed the need for adopting a lunar calendar based on the teachings of Islam. They termed the calendar they evolved scientifically and on the basis of the Islamic principles as 'The Calendar for Mankind'.Dr. Koya Kutty Farooqui, Dr. A. Mohammed Ali (Former Professor of Arabic & Islamic Studies International Islamic...

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The importance of Islamiah College, Vaniyambadi

The Islamiah College, Vaniyambadi is the first Muslim college established by the Muslim community in Tamil Nadu more than 90 years ago with the noble objective of imparting modern education to the people living in and around Vaniyambadi. It has rendered great service to the people of all castes and religious communities. The Muslim educational society which established and has been administering this college along with many other primary and higher secondary schools is more than 100 years old. It is hoped that its centenary will be celebrated soon....

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HOW BENEFICIAL IS THE FOREIGN TRADE POLICY 2009-2014?

HOW BENEFICIAL IS THE FOREIGN TRADE POLICY 2009-2014?V.M. KHALEELUR RAHMANThe much awaited Foreign Trade Policy 2009-2014 which was announced on 27th August 2009 by the honourable union minister for commerce and industry, Mr. Anand Sharma is intended to bring the declining exports back on the growth path. It has a number of measures such as tax sop, interest reduction, dollar credit for exporters etc. According to available reports, India’s exports have declined by about 30% due to the world recession particularly in the U.S. and Europe. He blamed...

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AMBUR RAINS

AMBUR RAINSThe heavy rains that lashed Ambur and its surrounding places for more than three hours last night and the flood that followed has caused heavy damage to life and property. The tragedy has shocked the people of Ambur as it was unexpected and unprecedented. I appreciate and thank Vellore district collector and other officials for their timely rescue operations. Several welfare organisations are also in the field. It is hoped that the TN government will go to their rescue immediately.(VMK in Deccan Chronicle dated 17 September 20...

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MR. JASWANT SINGH'S EXPULSION

Mr. Jaswant Singh's expulsion from the BJP for writing a book on Jinnah is surprising all secular and democratic people. One can appreciate or criticise his remarks based on facts. It is well known that Jinnah was once called as the ambassador of Hindu-Muslim unity. He was also a staunch Congress leader. Situations changed him and made him an All India Muslim League Chief.It is very unfortunate that Mr. Jaswant's 30 years of dedicated service as a leader has no value for the BJP leaders who passed a resolution to expel him. One can understand where...

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UNION BUDGET 2009-10: GENERALLY PEOPLE FRIENDLY BUT INDUSTRIALLY LACKLUSTRE

UNION BUDGET 2009-10: GENERALLY "PEOPLE-FRIENDLY' BUT INDUSTRIALLY “LACKLUSTRE”V. M. KHALEELUR RAHMANThe national budget announced on 6th July 2009 by the hon'ble Finance Minister Mr. Pranab Mukherjee is "people friendly" as it is stimulus-oriented focussed on consumption to sustain growth. Taxpayers who hail from different fields of activity received the benefits which they rightly deserved. The following are some of them:Income tax exemption limit was raised by Rs.10,000 for men and women and Rs.15,000 for senior citizens. i.e. exemption limit...

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VIT VOLUNTARILY OFFERS A FREE SEAT TO A MUSLIM GIRL

VIT VOLUNTARILY OFFERS A FREE SEAT TO A MUSLIM GIRL The Deccan Chronicle in its issue dated 22nd June 2009 has published a pleasant news on its front page under the heading "Dream come true - VIT gives Nisha key to success". The story runs like this. S. Jennifer Nisha (17), daughter of a road-side hawker Shahul Hameed whose income is about Rs.1000 per month, hailing from a conservative poor Muslim family fought against all odds to become a district topper at the Melur Government Girls' Higher Secondary School by securing...

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LEATHER MARKET IS ON THE MOVE

LEATHER MARKET IS ON THE MOVEV. M. KHALEELUR RAHMANThe leather and leather goods industry which has seen many ups and downs depending on the international trends and financial crises and which came across the impact of the sudden worldwide slowdown due to the American economic doldrums is recovering fast. There are renewed activities in leather centres like Periamet, Pallavaram, Ambur, Vaniyambadi, Ranipet, Melvisharam, Erode, Dindigul etc. Many leading shoe manufacturers are in the market covering their requirements particularly in wetblue cow...

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PLURAL LAWS FOR PLURAL SOCIETY

PLURAL LAWS FOR PLURAL SOCIETYOn the question of Common Civil Code (CCC),one feels that the judiciary has not created a conducive atmosphere for its enactment. Rather it continues to give a gratuitous suggestion about its necessity. It is this attitude which has made the minorities, particularly Muslims and Christians worry.In a plural society like India only plural laws can give a strong feeling of nationality. Ours is a country of people belonging to different faiths and cultures and of course they must have the laws of their respective choice....

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GUJRAL'S SHINING EXAMPLE

GUJRAL'S SHINING EXAMPLEThe Prime Minister Mr. I. K. Gujral's remark that he has never consulted any palmist or astrologer so far (The Hindu, Jan. 4) must have brought some cheer to the people, often informed of the superstitious beliefs and practices of our Ministers and politicians by the press, television and radio. If the rulers and political leaders of our country are wise, we can find solutions to many of the ills of our society.The press would do well to publish more and more reports of this sort to create a scientific temper among the people,...

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SAYINGS OF PROPHET MOHAMMED (SAL-AM)

SAYINGS OF PROPHET MOHAMMED (SAL-AM)1. HEART: Prophet Mohammed (Sal-am) said, ‘Listen carefully, there is a lump of flesh in the body. If it is set right and made good, the entire body becomes good and healthy, but if it becomes diseased, the entire body becomes diseased. Remember well: it is the Heart.’ (Muslim, Bukhari: Nu’man ibn Bashir)2. LIVING IN GOD’S PRESENCE: Someone asked: ‘How can one purify and develop himself, O Messenger of God, pbuh? He replied: ‘He should always remember that God is with him wherever he is.’ (Tirmidhi: Abdullah...

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Muslims, Tamil Literature and Islam

Muslims, Tamil Literature and IslamI read with interest the article "Indian Muslims: Colouring of Local Culture" by Mr. F.A.A. Rahmancy in the February 23 - March 1 issue of One Nation Chronicle. His attempt to bring the similarities of Hindus and Muslims in literature, music, customs, and habits etc. into focus is , of course, laudable. But I feel that certain remarks like Mughal kings had court dancers (many of them were Muslims) and they performed Indian dances, are like saying that we can see people of different religious groups drinking and...

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A rejoinder to an irresponsible report in Indian Express dated June 29, 1989

A rejoinder to an irresponsible report in Indian Express dated June 29, 1989When we opened the pages of the Indian Express in the morning of June 29,1989, a bitter surprise was in store for us although now-a-days journalistic principles are not strictly followed and any thing that come in the way are published in an irresponsible way without caring for the consequences or the impressions that are sure to create in the minds of the people in a country like India where different linguistic and religious groups are in existence.The report under heading...

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" VISION OF FOUNDERS VS MISSION OF SUCCESSORS "

" VISION OF FOUNDERS VS MISSION OF SUCCESSORS"V. M. KHALEELUR RAHMANThe views expressed in the excellent editorial "Vision of Founders Vs Mission of Successors" (Omeiat Journal May 2009) are based on facts and thought provoking. Thanks and kudos to its writer and Omeiat Journal for it. It was discussed seriously in the circle of our friends. I hope that heads of institutions, members of the Managements and philanthropists would have read it with interest and pondered over the issues discussed therein.Of course there was time till some years ago...

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"MANMOHANOMICS" WILL REVAMP THE ECONOMY AND GROWTH

“MANMOHANOMICS” WILL REVAMP THE ECONOMY AND GROWTHV. M. KHALEELUR RAHMANThe leather and leather products industry is happy that after peaceful conduct of the parliamentary election, a strong Congress-led UPA government has emerged at the Centre headed again by Dr. Manmohan Singh who is widely acknowledged as the architect of the economic reforms taking India to the world stage. He made it clear as soon as he assumed office for the second term that his government will revamp the global recession hit Indian economy with a stimulus package to boost...

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Leather Garment exports slide 20.73% --Financial Express dt April 24, 2000

Leather garment exports slide 20.73% as overseas buyers look to cheaper productsVM Khaleelur RahmanExport of leather garments, which were to the tune of $302.96 million during the period April-Dec 1998, suffered a drastic setback as it declined by 20.73 per cent to $240.16 million during the same period in 1999, according to DGCI&S, Calcutta sources.Reasons for this decline are lack of fashion for the types of garments being made here and lower prices paid by overseas customers in the highly competitive world market.Production of leather garments...

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