SAF India Introduction and News
News
27th May 2008
Hum Bhe Kuch Hein ('We are also somebody')
Experiences of the young women awarded the SAF/University of Jammu Scholarship, by Salma Ali
News
26th May 2008
Inauguration of the Institute for Kashmir Studies by Her Excellency H.E. Shrimati Praibha Patil, President of India
UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute for Kashmir studies (UMIKS) has been established under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on 21st August 2007, between SAF and the University of Kashmir. It is the latest of the eight institutions of excellence which SAF is in the process of establishing in SAARC countries. In addition to group scholarships, it will offer fellowships to academics and professionals to undertake research, publish books, journals, working papers and bulletins, as well as organize national and international conferences, seminars of “Kashmiriyat” in a broader historical and worldwide context
In the media
Riyaz Wani, The Indian Express, Srinagar -
26th May 2008
With Pak's Junoon in full blast, Kashmir sings to peace, unity
The scene was like a postcard image of Kashmir - but superimposed with visuals straight from the Woodstock music festival.
News
25th May 2008
Inauguration of the Institute for Kashmir Studies
3.00 pm: The peace concert by the Singhs and Junoon bands.
News
25th May 2008
Inauguration of the Institute for Kashmir Studies
9.00 am: Meeting of SAF Governing Council in the “Durbar Hall” at the Intercontinental Grand Palace Hotel Srinagar.
Conference
Srinagar, India -
25th May 2008
The 7th annual SAF Governing Council Meeting, Srinagar, India
On the morning of Sunday, 25 May, SAF-India chairman Hon. Mani Shankar Aiyar opened the 7th annual SAF Governing Council meeting in Durbar Hall at the Intercontinental Grand Palace Hotel Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir, India). The meeting was attended the SAF Advisors: N .Ram, Lady Mohini Noon, France Marquet and chairpersons of SAF chapters except for Dr. Ahmed Shaheed, (Chairman, SAF-Maldives) and Dr. Kamal Hossain (Chairman, SAF-Bangladesh). Dr. Hossain was represented by Prof. Jamilur Reza Choudhury, (Vice-Chancellor, BRAC University) and Mr Farooq Sobhan (Former Foreing Secretary).
News
Srinagar, India -
22nd May 2008
Scouts and Guides welcome SAF founder at Srinagar airport
On 20 October 2007, while attending the 22nd Asia-Pacific Region (APR) Scout Conference, held from 18-23 October 2007, in Tokyo, Japan, I met with Dr. N.A. Khan, Vice-Chairman Scouts Profile Committee, Asia Pacific Region World Scout Bureau and State Chief Commissioner J & K Scouts & Guides.
News
14th April 2008
Full placement for ACJ's Class 2008
I am happy to inform you that we have already achieved FULL JOB PLACEMENT for the Class of 2008 of the Asian College of Journalism as on April 10, 2008.
News
21st March 2008
Vidya Shah, the young musician member of the Culture Sub-Committee
A speech recently delivered by Vidya Shah, the young musician member of the Culture Sub-Committee of the SAF-India Advisory Board.Presented at a Seminar organized by INTACH and Nakshband Educational Trust, IIC, March 15th New Delhi
News
17th March 2008
Present status of the Project PPERA, University of Kashmir, Srinagar (J&K)
PPERA a novel project funded by Goodwill Ambassador to UNESCO and Founder South Asia Foundation His Excellency Mr. Madanjeet Singh envisages checking school dropout rate in rural and urban areas of Kashmir and Ladakh.
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