Wednesday, 30 May 2018

NIPAH VIRUS


Nipah virus infection is a typical infection caused due to Nipah Virus. This virus was first identified in Malaysia and Singapore in 1998, at that time this virus was caused in pigs and then transferred to people. There is no exact vaccine for this virus. Recently this virus was found in Kerala and this virus gulped eight lives. This causes severe disease in both human and animals. Nipah virus is a RNA virus in the genus henipavirus. This virus basically circulates in the specific type of fruit bats.


                            
Symptoms:
          The symptoms start to appear within 3–14 days after exposure.
·         Fever
·         Muscle pain
·         Head aches
·         Sore throat
·         Vomiting
·         Dizziness
·         Drowsiness
·         Mental confusion and disorientation
·         Brain swelling
These symptoms can progress into coma as fast as in 24–48 hours.

Prevention:

          As of now there is no vaccine available purely for Niv. So it would be better to know the prevention for this virus. Bats are known to drink toddy that is collected in open containers, and occasionally urinate in it, which makes it contaminated with the virus. Surveillance and awareness are important for preventing future outbreaks. Prevention include the following:
  þ  Refrain having fruits that are seem to be bitten by some birds or bats as fruit bats are  the main reason for this virus.
  þ  Ensure you wash fruits well before eating or cooking.
  þ  Avoid drinking unpasteurised fruit juices.
  þ  Beware of domestic animals make sure they do not consume fruits contaminated by bats.
  þ  Avoiding direct contact from infected pigs, bats and human.
     þ  Wear gloves and other protective clothing while treating or meeting NiV-infected people.
     þ  People should be cautious while sharing a washroom with an infected person as the urine of a NiV person can have traces of the virus.
     þ  Avoid climbing trees which you suspect have bat secretions - such as saliva or droppings.
    þ  Also, regular hand washing should be carried out after visiting or caring for people infected with NiV disease.
           
- By Bushra Shaik

Dua - For release from Prison

He who is in prison should repeatedly recite the following Dua Insha Allah he will gain his freedom.
اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْعَفْوَ وَ الْعَافِيَةَ وَ الْمُعَافَاةَ فِي الدُّنْيَا وَ الْآخِرَةِ

Transliteration:

ALLAAHUMMA INNEE AS-ALOKAL A’FWA WAL-A’AFEYATA WAL-MO-A’AFAATA FID-DUNYAA WAL AAKHERATE.

Translation:

O Allah! I beseech Thee for forgiveness, health, and safety from every calamity of this world & hereafter.

Tuesday, 29 May 2018

Mirbaqar Ali - A Social Activist in AGA KHAN FOUNDATION


Birth and Education
 
He is born on 15-10-1984,in Hyderabad.He completed his graduation in Osmania University. Soon after completing his MA, he started his social activities.

Family
  • His father Mr. MirEjas Ali is a retd. professional,and his mother is Zaheera Begum is a Homemaker. His brother is Mir Mohammed Ali.
  • He is married to Sana ,all the family members supported him in his life in serving the society. 

Career development
  • He started his first service activity in 2004 through Reddy’s Foundation.
  • Madrasa project initiation and its success raised his strength in this service scenario.
  • At present he is working in AGA KHAN FOUNDATION fighting against illiteracy and raising the literacy rate.
  • He is also a moulvi.


Achievements

Complements from govt. officials during the success meet conducted on Madrasa project achieving 95% success result



Special Interview of a Special person

(Q) How Would you describe yourself in one word?
Ans: Myself very simple and friendly with others and very much committed and dedicated to work

(Q) Give an Example of a time when you solved an analytically difficult problem?
Ans: life is not a bed of roses it always pushes us into troubles so that we can find a better way of living. Similarly I  too faced many struggles in both personal and professional life and solved them by myself


(Q) What is your favourite Quote?
Ans: If our words are good then automatically the actions also will be good

(Q) Whom do you like to credit your role model as --- Why?
Ans: Myself felt happy in helping others from earlier and My parents supported me very much in fulfilling my dreams

(Q)Which is your best achievement?
Ans: Success of Madrasa project where the students had no interest at the initiating of this project achieved 95% result bby the ending of the project.

(Q) Tell us about a situation causing the feelings of regret in your career? If any?
Ans: Wanted to study L.L.B but not able to do it

(Q) What message you want to pass for our upcoming generations?
Ans: Social Service requires lot of patience and trust so one who is habituated to it will be leading the life very successful


Contact address :Old City ,Hyderabad.
Contact number : 9700724053


- By Rizwan Syed

Dua - For Scorpion Bite

At the place of scorpion bite salt should be poured and then recite Surah “Al-Kaferoon” (Chap. 109), Surah “Al-Falaq” (Chap. 113) and Surah “Al-Naas” (Chap. 114) one time each.

Monday, 28 May 2018

Future of Digital Marketing


           As stated in Wikipedia, Digital Marketing is the marketing of products or services using digital technologies. This marketing includes marketing by way of search engines, websites, social media, emails and mobile apps. Digital marketing is a parasol term for all kinds of online marketing efforts.



          Is the scope of digital marketing bright ? It is the brightest! People have started spending more time online as compared to what they spent few years back. A prudent marketer knows where to market his/her product or service in order to grab attention of actual and potential buyers. In today’s dynamic world the right place to market product or service is ‘Internet’.

         The advantages of the digital marketing have enabled a large number of firms to opt for this online medium of marketing. Digital marketing if the fastest mode of communicating the information. It is highly influential. Moreover, it is eco-friendly as well as affordable. It has the potential of targeting a large number of audience as well as specific audience. The Internet Companies have seen an increase in the number of users since the time digital marketing have become effective.


        The reason why many companies opt for digital marketing is that it is easy to learn and is highly powerful. It has also created a number of job opportunities. Smart phones have somewhere aided this type of marketing as people are using such phones in today’s dynamic world in order to adjust with the changing technologies. Also, many businesses have started selling their products online by way of websites, Facebook pages or WhatsApp groups. The online payment mode is quite effective as people can use their Debit and Credit Cards anytime. Hence, Digital Marketing has a long way to go.

- By Aarzoo Kareer




Distributing RAMADAN RATION PACK by Khak-e-Taiba Trust

2018 PROJECT RAMADAN RATION PACK

Khak-e-Taiba Trust an 25 year old NGO's Youth Wing Team has Successfully covered 425 FAMILIES by distributing  one month ration (14items) enough for one family of 5 members.

This activity is running in for the 6th Year consecutively.
The needy were identified and with blessings of Allah Subhanatallah  and support of 55 donors and 20 volunteers & coordinators, we were able to successfully execute this project Alhumdulilah.

Distribution took place in various places of Hyderabad and nearby districts such

Golconda, Toli Chowki, Humayunnagar, Vijaynagar, Mehdipetnam, Himayatnagar, Dabeelpura, Charminar, Amberpet, Moinabad, Shaikpet, Misrgunj, Hassan nagar, Karwan, Hafeezpet, Babanagar, Sangareddy district,Karimnagar district

Alhumdulilah.

Jazakallah khair!





Dua - For recovery of misplaced or lost thing

Sometimes it so happens that something is lost or misplaced and then because one cannot find it one gets perplexed. In case something is lost or misplaced, and one has to search it before mid-day, one should recite the following Dua thrice, and after each recitation Allah the thing will be found out.
بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ اَصْبَحْتُ فِيْ اَمَانِ اللهِ وَ اَمْسَيْتُ فِيْ جَوَارِ اللهِ.

Transliteration:

BISMIL LAAHIR RAHMAANIR RAHEEM ASBAHTO FEE AMAANIL LAAHE WA AMSAYTO FEE JAWAARIL LAAHE.

Translation:

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. I have entered upon the morning in the protection of Allah, and I shall enter in to the evening in the refuge of Allah.
If the search is to be made after mid-day the following Dua is to be recited 3 times, clapping each time.
بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ اَمْسَيْتُ فِيْ اَمَانِ اللهِ وَ اَصْبَحْتُ فِيْ جَوَارِ اللهِ.

Transliteration:

BISMIL LAAHIR RAHMAANIR RAHEEM AMSAYTO FEE AMAANIL LAAHE WA ASBAHTO FEE JAWAARIL LAAHE.

Translation:

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. I have entered into the evening in the protection of Allah and I shall enter upon the morning in the refuge of Allah.

Mohammed Nazeem - A Educationaist and a Social Activist

BIRTH AND EDUCATION

He was born on May 08, 1969, B.Com from Kakatiya University, MSW from Bharti Vidyapeeth, Shivaji University, M.Phil from MSS Institute of Social Work, Nagpur University, (PhD) S V University, Tirupati.

Family

Father : MOHAMMED SARVAR, Retired Station Superintendent, South Central Railway, currently looking after private school administration.

Mother : Now, God is taking care of my mother. "When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure." Sometimes memories sneak out of my eyes and roll down my cheeks.

About his wife and children

Myself, my wife / spouse have 2 teenage college going sons. I have been married for 20 years. For the sake of privacy I am not using their names.

He told about his Spouse : I love this woman, Proverbs comes to mind when I want to find a way to describe her - “Iron sharpens Iron and one man sharpens another". I am blessed to be married to a lady who is "Sharp" and discerning but also gentle and loving enough to help me and others become sharpened as well. She is wise and patient. A woman of God's own heart, she loves the Almighty, seeks his will in all her decisions, and takes seriously her responsibility to raise up our children to know the Almighty too. Almighty has blessed me with a wife who is easy to follow and trust.

Elder Son: Is a gentle, calm and quiet sprit with a unique braining sense of humor that catches you by surprise. This calm guy never seems to get angry or worked up about anything. At first glance he seems shy, but as you get to know him, you realize he is quite soul and his words are simply few. A "STEM" oriented guy, he excels at his academics. His crazyness of playing football and mobile games. He is a true picture of grace and sweetness, and pocesses a unique love for Children, poor people make him a well-rounded young man.

Younger Son: He bears a striking resemblance to his father, first of all his looks and behavior. He also shared his Dad's enthusiasm. He is fond of playing football. He has a will stronger than any of our family members but we daily see hints that his character is being shaped. No doubt about it, he will grow into an influential man someday, and our goal is to train him to influence it for good and for Almighty. He doesn't always obey very well, but he is awfully cheerful about it and we are slowly improving in that area of his life. He loves anything Western, and crazy/ prefers to use Branded items everywhere we go.

We asked him presently he works for, he said,



Currently I am doing NIH (National Institutes of Health, An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) supported advanced training on behavioral intervention with emphasis on HIV and TB and its relationship to transmission fellowship at University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Also associated with anti human trafficking program in Hyderabad, looking after TS, AP, Karnataka, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar and Rajasthan states.

CARRER DEVELOPMENT

Began my career from 1996 - 2001 served for various Research projects as Research Assistant with a premier Research and Consultancy Institute, leading teams of Research Investigators and successfully completed the projects.

 Later from 2001 onwards worked for various International Organizations for its community projects. Conducted / facilitated several camps, surveys and played key role for "AIDS Walk for Life" campaign.
 As a Consultant, I have supported scores of NGOs / Non-profit organizations, small and large CBOs (Community based Organizations) and to get the word out about their work, recruit new staff, volunteers and develop creative strategies that worked, all on limited financial and staffing resources.
 I am good at taking loads of information and boiling it down in to essentials whether it's creating a Two-bedroom white paper out of mountains of research or writing a short concept notes and donor profiles. I have used these same skills to in person workshops / trainings / capacity building programs.
 In positions as a Project Director / Project Coordinator, I over saw the disbursement / forward granting of grants to NGOs. As a NGO Project Director) Consultant I have also written successful grant applications. I understand what it's like to be on both sides of proposal.
 I have served as Board Member for few Organizations. I appreciate the big picture and minutiae of running successful NGOs.

SOCIAL & CULTURAL ACHIEVEMENTS

1. NIH- National Institutes of Health sponsored fellowship at University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
2. Attended The XIV International AIDS Conference at Barcelona, Spain.
3. JHPIEGO An Affiliate of Johns Hopkins University on “Meeting the Family Planning and Reproductive Health Needs of Clients with HIV/AIDS Living in Low-Resource Settings” 

Special Interview of a Special person 

(Q) How would you describe yourself in one word? 
Ans: Apprehensive and valiant Everywhere I go, whatever I do, whenever I speak, people seem to automatically categorize me as different. It's like I've never blended in the crowd. I stick out like a sore thumb (different within the crowd, different from the crowd). 

(Q) Give an Example of a time when you solved an analytically difficult problem? 
Ans: There are some interesting valiant examples dealt / solved which cannot be shared openly. 

(Q) What is your favourite Quote? 
Ans: “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.” 

(Q) Whom do you like to credit your role model as --- Why? 
Ans: 1. Umar Ibn Al-Khattab one of the strongest opponents of Islam to one of its staunchest believers. Umar was a pioneering figure in the Islamic world. He was a leader, a statesman, a pious and God-conscious Muslim who showed respect for all individuals including non-Muslims and he ordered the Muslims to treat non-Muslims with respect. He showed us how to apply the Quranic injunction ‘there is no compulsion in religion’. 
2. Bhagat singh was an outright socialist who believed in molding India into a secular, federal, democratic, socialist nation in which exploitation of one man by other would be impossible. He believed in collective action by the masses rather than individual heroism to overthrow British rule. 
Because human beings learn so much through imitating the behavior of others it is important that they choose or are given access to good role models. 

(Q) Which is your best achievement? 
Ans: yet to achieve 

(Q) Tell us about a situation causing the feelings of regret in your career? If any? 
Ans: Yes, many a times, because of some situations lead to regret in my career. 

(Q) What message you want to pass for our upcoming generations? 
Ans:
1. Be simple, humble and authentic, be true to yourself...look for equilibrium and when life gives you hard knocks, remember that at the end it all balances itself out.
2. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and family will. Should work with high skill and behave ethically in his/her assignment.
3. Avoid blindly following or criticizing politicians and political parties all the time. We should just focus on their actions rather than just their words. After all they never hesitate to become friends as and when required.
4. Make friends with people of other religions, at least one from each faith. It helps one to identify the hate mongers and impediment their political mileage in long run.


Contact Address :

1. Srinivasa Towers, Nacharam Cross Roads, Hyderabad, Telangana. 500076.
2. Walnut Street, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 15232. nazeemmd@gmail.com, nazeem@pitt.edu

Contact Numbers : +91-984-819-6849, +1-412-62-0525


- By Rizwan Syed

Sunday, 27 May 2018

FARMERS OF INDIA


In winter’s chill or summer’s heat, A farmer works so that the world can eat’

The history of Agriculture in India dates back to Indus Valley Civilization Era and even before that in some parts of Southern India. Today, India ranks second worldwide in farm output. Agriculture and allied sectors like forestry and fisheries accounted for 13.7% of the GDP (gross domestic product) in 2013, about 50% of the workforce.
But things have taken a drastic toll in recent years.
Drought! Loans! Untimely rains! Low market prices! It often seems like farmers have endless suffering in their lives.
Perhaps that’s one of the reasons why none of us wants our kids to become a farmer because in today’s scenario farmers are the most distressed workforce.

On the one hand, India adores these farmers. On the other, Indian policymakers create the most impossible regulatory environment for the agricultural sector, trapping farmers in a low-income, low-productivity occupation.

The basic malady is known—too many people are unproductively engaged in agriculture, depressing agricultural incomes. The only way to solve the farmers’ problem is to make entry to other sectors attractive by creating employment opportunities, and to make it easy to exit farming. But the entangled myriad state-level regulation has gotten in the way.

Barriers to entry into the labour market are well known. Oppressive labour regulation creates a large, vulnerable and informal market that is less attractive for farmers, and job creation has not kept pace with population growth trends. The bigger problem for farmers, however, is the barriers to exit, which has attracted little discussion in policy circles.

In India, we like to worship, even deify our farmers. This emotional attachment comes with a side of paternalism. They need our trust, not worship. We need to treat them like adults who know their best interest, which often is to exit the agricultural sector. But the barriers to exit, intended to protect them, are trapping them. Indian farmers are experiencing filicide, not paternalism.


- Bhavya Bhatia

Dua - For protection of self and wealth

Sheikh Kulaini (a.r.) In his Book ‘Kafi” mentions that the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) said
whoever recites the first four Verses of Surah Baqarah (2: 1, 2, 3 & 4) Ayat al-Kursi and two Verses after it (2: 255, 256 & 257) and the last three Verses of Surah Baqarah (2: 284, 285 & 286) will not experience anything abominable in his body and property. The Devil will not come near him and he will not forget the Qur’an.
بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ. الٓمّٓ. ذٰلِكَ الْكِتَابُ لاَ رَيْبَ، فِيْهِ، هُدًى لِّلْمُتَّقِيْنَ. الَّذِيْنَ يُؤْمِنُوْنَ بِالْغَيْبِ وَ يُقِيْمُوْنَ الصَّلوٰةَ وَ مِمَّا رَزَقْنَاهُمْ يُنْفِقُوْنَ. وَالَّذِيْنَ يُؤْمِنُوْنَ بِمَآ اُنْزِلَ اِلَيْكَ وَمَآ اُنْزِلَ مِنْ قَبْلِكَ، وَ بِالْاٰخِرَةِ هُمْ يُوْقِنُوْنَ.
اَللهُ لَآاِلٰهَ اِلاَّ هُوَ، اَلْحَىُّ الْقَيُّوْمُ، لاَ تَاْخُذُهٗ سِنَةٌ وَّلاَ نُوْمٌ، لَهٗ مَا فِى السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَا فِى الْاَرْضِ، مَنْ ذَا الَّذِىْ يَشْفَعُ عِنْدَهٗٓ اِلاَّ بِاِذْنِهٖ، يَعْلَمُ مَا بَيْنَ اَيْدِيْهِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَهُمْ، وَلاَ يُحِيْطُوْنَ بِشَىْءٍ مِّنْ عِلْمِهٖٓ اِلاَّ بِمَا شَآءَ، وَسِعَ كُرْسِيُّهُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْاَرْضَ، وَلاَ يَئُوْدُهٗ حِفْظُهُمَا، وَهُوَ الْعَلِىُّ الْعَظِيْمُ. لَآ اِكْرَاهَ فِى الدِّيْنَ، قَدْ تّبَيَّنَ الرُّشْدُ مِنَ الْغَىِّ، فَمَنْ يَّكْفُرْ بِالطَّاغُوْتِ وَيُؤْمِنْۢ بِاللهِ فَقَدِ اسْتَمْسَكَ بِالْعُرْوَةِ الْوُثْقٰى، لَانْفِصَامَ لَهَا، وَاللهُ سَمِيْعٌ عَلِيْمٌ. اَللهُ وَلِىُّ الَّذِيْنَ اٰمَنُوْا، يُخْرِجُهُمْ مِّنَ الظُّلُمَاتِ اِلَى النُّوْرِ، وَ الَّذِيْنَ كَفَرُوْآ اَوْلِيَآئُهُمُ الطَّاغُوْتُ، يُخْرِجُوْنَهُمْ مِّنَ النُّوْرِ اِلَى الظُّلُمَاتِ، اُولٰۤئِكَ اَصْحَابُ النَّارِ، هُمْ فِيْهَا خَالِدُوْنَ.
لِلّٰهِ مَا فِى السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَا فِى الْاَرْضِ، وَ اِنْ تُبْدُوْا مَا فِىْٓ اَنْفُسِكُمْ اَوْ تُخْفُوْهُ يُحَاسِبْكُمْ بِهِ اللهُ، فَيَغْفِرُ لِمَنْ يَّشَآءُ وَ يُعَذِّبُ مَنْ يَّشَآءُ، وَاللهُ عَلٰي كُلِّ شَىْ ءٍ قَدِيْرٌ . اٰمَنَ الرَّسُوْلُ بِمَآ اُنْزِلَ اِلَيْهِ مِنْ رَّبِّهٖ وَالْمُؤْمِنُوْنَ، كُلٌّ اٰمَنَ بِاللهِ وَ مَلَآئِكَتِهٖ وَ كُتُبِهٖ وَ رُسُلِهٖ، لاَ نُفَرِّقُ بَيْنَ اَحَدٍ مِّنْ رُّسُلِهٖ، وَقَالُوْا سَمِعْنَا وَ اَطَعْنَا، غُفْرَانَكَ رَبَّنَا وَ اِلَيْكَ الْمَصِيْرُ . لاَ يُكَلِّفُ اللهُ نَفْسًا اِلاَّ وُسْعَهَا، لَهَا مَا كَسَبَتْ وَ عَلَيْهَا مَا اكْتَسَبَتْ، رَبَّنَا لاَ تُوٴَاخِذْنَآ اِنْ نَّسِيْنَآ اَوْ اَخْطَاْنَا، رَبَّنَا وَلاَ تَحْمِلْ عَلَيْنَآ اِصْرًا كَمَا حَمَلْتَهٗ عَلَى الَّذِيْنَ مِنْ قَبْلِنَا، رَبَّنَا وَلاَ تُحَمِّلْنَا مَا لاَ طَاقَةَ لَنَا بِهٖ، وَاعْفُ عَنَّا، وَاغْفِرْلَنَا، وَارْحَمْنَا، اَنْتَ مَوْلَانَا فَانْصُرْنَا عَلَى الْقَوْمِ الْكَافِرِيْنَ.

Transliteration:

BISMIL LAAHIR RAHMAANIR RAHEEM. ALEEF-LAAM-MEEM. ZAALEKAL KETAABO LAA RAYBA FEEHE, HODAL LIL-MUTTAQEENAL. LAZEENA YOAMENOONA BIL-GHAYBE WA YOQEEMOONAS SALAATA WA MIMMAA RAZAQNAAHUM YUNFEQOON. WAL-LAZEENA YOAMENOONA BEMAA UNZELA ELAYKA WA MAA UNZELA MIN QABLEKA, WA BIL-AAKHERATE HUM YOOQENOON.
ALLAAHO LAA ELAAHA ILLAA HOWAL HAYYUL QAYYUMO LAA TAAKHOZOHU SENATUN WA LAA NAWM LAHU MAA FIS SAMAAWAATE WA MAA FIL ARZE MAN ZAL LAZEE YASHFAO’ I’NDAHU ILLAA BE-IZNEHI YA’LAMO MAA BAYNA AYDEEHIM WA MAA KHALFAHUM WA LAA YOHEETOONA BE-SHAY-IM MIN I’LMEHI ILLAA BEMAA SHAAA-A WASEA’ KURSIYYOHUS SAMAAWAATE WAL ARZ WA LAA YAOODOHU HIFZOHOMAA WA HOWAL A’LIYYUL A’ZEEMO LAA IKRAAHA FID-DEENE QAT-TABAYYANAR RUSHDO MENAL GHAYYE FAMAYN YAKFUR BIT-TAAGHOOTE WA YOAMIM BILLAAHE FAQADIS TAMSAKA BIL-U’RWATIL WUSQAA LAN FESAAMA LAHAA WAL LAAHO SAMEEU’N A’LIM. ALLAAHO WALIYYUL LAZEENA AAAMANOO YUKHREJOHUM MENAZ ZOLOMAATE ELAN NOORE WAL LAZEENA KAFAROO AWLEYAAA-O-HOMUT TAAGHOOTO YUKHREJOONAHUM MENAN NOORE ELAZ-ZOLOMAATE OOLAAAEKA ASHAABUN NAARE HUM FEEHAA KHAALEDOON.
LILLAAHE MAA FIS-SAMAAWAATE WA MAA FIL-ARZ, WA IN TUBDOO MAA FEE ANFOSEKUM AW TUKHFOOHO YOHAASIBKUM BEHIL LAAHO, FAYAGHFERO LEMAYN YASHAAA-O WA YO-A’ZZEBO MAYN YASHAAA-O, WAL-LAAHO A’LAA KULLE SHAY-IN QADEER. AAMANAR RASOOLO BEMAA UNZELA ELAYHE MIR RABBEHI WAL-MOAMENOON, KULLUN AAMANA BILLAAHE WA MALAAA-EKATEHI WA KOTOBEHI WA ROSOLEHI, LAA NOFARREQO BAYNA AHADIM MIR ROSOLEH, WA QAALOO SAME’NAA WA A-TA’NAA, GHUFRAANAKA RABBANAA WA ELAYKAL MASEER. LAA YOKALLEFUL LAAHO NAFSAN ILLAA WUS-A'HAA, LAHAA MAA KASABAT WA A'LAYHAA MAK-TASABAT, RABBANAA LAA TO-AAKHIZNAA IN NASEENAA AW AKHTAANAA, RABBANAA WA LAA TAHMIL A'LAYNAA ISRAN KAMAA HAMALTAHU A'LAL LAZEENA MIN QABLENAA, RABBANAA WA LAA TOHAMMILNAA MAA LAA TAAQATA LANAA BEHI, WA'FO A'NNAA, WAGHFIR LANAA, WARHAMNAA, ANTA MAWLAANAA FAN-SURNAA A'LAL QAWMIL KAAFEREEN.

Translation:

Alif Laam Mim. This is the Book, there is no doubt in it, (being the word of God) (it is) a guidance for the pious. (Ones). Who believe in the unseen, and establish the prayers and of what We have provided them with. They give (in the way of their Lord). And who believe in that which hath been sent down unto thee (O Our Prophet Mohammad) and that which hath been sent down (unto the other Prophets) before thee, and of the hereafter they are sure.
Allah is He besides Whom there is no god, the Everliving, the Self-subsisting by Whom all subsist; slumber does not overtake Him nor sleep; whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth is His; who is he that can intercede with Him but by His permission? He knows what is before them and what is behind them, and they cannot comprehend anything out of His knowledge except what He pleases. His knowledge extends over the heavens and the earth, and the preservation of them both tires Him not, and He is the Most High, the Great. There is no compulsion in religion; truly the right way has become clearly distinct from error; therefore, whoever disbelieves in the Shaitan and believes in Allah he indeed has laid hold on the firmest handle, which shall not break off, and Allah is Hearing, Knowing. Allah is the guardian of those who believe. He brings them out of the darkness into the light; and (as to) those who disbelieve, their guardians are Shaitans who take them out of the light into the darkness; they are the inmates of the fire, in it they shall abide.
Whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth is Allah’s; and whether you manifest what is in your minds or hide it, Allah will call you to account according to it; then He will forgive whom He pleases and chastise whom He pleases, and Allah has power over all things. The apostle believes in what has been revealed to him from his Lord and (so do) the believers; they all believe in Allah and His angels and His books and His apostles; We make no difference between any of His apostles; and they say: We hear and obey, our Lord! Thy forgiveness (do we crave), and to Thee is the eventual course. Allah does not impose upon any soul a duty but to the extent of its ability; for it is (the benefit of) what it has earned and upon it (the evil of) what it has wrought: Our Lord! Do not punish us if we forget or make a mistake; Our Lord! do not lay on us a burden as Thou didst lay on those before us; Our Lord do not impose upon us that which we have not the strength to bear; and pardon us and grant us protection and have mercy on us, Thou art our Patron, so help us against the unbelieving people.

Saturday, 26 May 2018

Why do most startups fail?


"Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships." - Michael Jordan

Every state of affairs – start-up failure, start-up success, illness, health, hate, love, war, peace – has an immediate cause. And that cause has an immediate cause. And that cause has an immediate cause.
It ends at the leaf but it starts at the tip of the root.

One major reason why start-ups fail is that the leader(s) of the start-up and the people working for them are not doing what they are passionate about. Some other reasons include:
  • Failure to find unsolved customer pain
Too many founders think that their idea is so brilliant that their best course of action is to build the product, show it to the world, and wait for the money to roll in. However, that common delusion is a major startup killer
  •  Reluctance to get feedback on prototypes
Plenty of founders refuse to let anyone see their product until it is perfect. There are plenty of reasons they make this mistake - they are afraid someone else will steal their idea so they want to get a big head start, they want to impress their peers, or they are afraid that unless it's perfect nobody will want to buy it. Failing to get feedback from potential customers is usually fatal to a startup.
  • No passion for the market
It is not possible to work that hard and be effective unless you believe that your life's mission is to make potential customers better off by providing them your company's product.
  • Lack of skills needed to win
Another big reason that startups fail is that the founders can't do the thing that it needs most to get off the ground. More generally, entrepreneurs boost their odds of success if they pick industries that value the skills at which they excel and love to practice.
  •  Ignoring cash burn
Many entrepreneurs want to build a perfect product and then dazzle the world with their brilliance. They eagerly read about how easy it has been for other startups to raise millions of dollars and think that they will be able to do the same. So they ignore the rate at which they are burning through cash, and assume that when the day comes to replenish their cash coffers, investors will break down the doors to write checks.
  •  Inability to raise capital
Even if an entrepreneur realizes that cash will run out, too often he starts the process too late, goes after the wrong group of potential investors, and does not present them information about the company that leads them to want to invest.
  • Weak team, poor leadership
At the startup stage, a great leader should have the charisma and track record to conjure up a compelling vision for the company and recruit top talent to come along for the ride of realizing that vision. Starting up is hard to do and if one can't navigate one’s venture around these problems.


- Bhavya Bhatia

Dua - For safety from enemy

Hazrat Imam Moosa Kazim (a.s.) says:
Any oppressed who recites the following Dua for vengeance, Insha Allah revenge will be taken from the oppressor.
يَا عُدَّتِي عِنْدَ شِدَّتِي وَ يَا غَوْثِي عِنْدَ كُرْبَتِي اُحْرُسْنِي بِعَيْنِكَ الَّتِيْ لَا تَنَامُ وَ اكْنُفْنِي بِرُكْنِكَ الَّذِي لَا يُرَامُ يَا ذَا الْقُوَّةِ الْقَوِيَّةِ وَ يَا ذَا الْمِحَالِ الشَّدِيْدِ وَ يَا ذَا الْعِزَّةِ الَّتِيْ كُلُّ خَلْقِكَ لَهَا ذَلِيلٌ صَلِّ عَلٰي مُحَمَّدٍ وَ آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَ اكْفِنِيْ ظَالِمِيْ وَ انْتَقِمْ لِي مِنْهُ

Transliteration:

YAA O’DDATEE I’NDA SHIDDATEE WA YAA GHAUSEE I’NDA KURBATEE OHRUSNEE BE-A’YNEKAL LATEE LAA TANAAMO WAKFENEE BE-RUKNEKAL LAZE LAA YORAAMO YAA ZAL QUWWATIL QAWIYYATE WA YAA ZAL MEHAALISH SHADEEDE WA YAA ZAL I’ZZATIL LATEE KULLO KHALQEKA LAHAA ZALEELUN SALE A’LAA MOHAMMADIN WA AALE MOHAMMADIN WAKFENEE ZAALEMEE WANTAQIM LEE MINHO.

Translation:

O my Rescuer in my difficulties: O my Helper in my afflictions: Guard me with the eye that sleepeth not, and suffice me with the pillar of Might which cannot be reached: O the Master of great artifice. And O the Purchaser of the honour before whom all Thy creation is low and humble: Send the blessings on Mohammad and (holy) progeny of Mohammad. Help me against the oppressor and take my revenge from him.

[Today's Kalam Foundation] Support for 1 Kalam Center and Benefit 25 slum Kids




Account Details are here:

Account name : TODAY'S KALAM FOUNDATION

Bank Name : State Bank of India

Account no. : 37374596795

IFSC code : SBIN0020775

MICR code : 500002377
Our Paytm Account Number is - 9618243916

Thanks and regards,

Arshad Shaik
Today's Kalam Foundation
Mob: +91 90520 39855

Support for 1 Kalam Center and Benefit 25 slum Kids

The Situation:
More than one-third of the Hyderabad’s population lives in slums
1179 slums have been identified by by GHMC officially. 
Slums continue to grow at a rate of 6.06% per annum.
Primary sources of livelihood includes housekeeping, autorickshaws, blue collared work and street vending.

The Children:
Congested habitations and living conditions make academic excellence a challenge.
Education is discontinued at a young age for most children due to financial constraints and safety concerns
These kids are involved in household chores, child labor, child marriages

What we do:
Holistic development of lesser-privileged children.
Courses are offered in: Academics, Self-defense, Vocational Training and Personality Development
Special focus is laid on: Health and hygiene, Nutrition awareness, career counseling and extra curriculum activities.

The Process:

TKF volunteers visit recognized slum areas, and identify student groups from Govt. schools.
Mentors are identified from the same slum, and employed.
A “Kalam Centre” is established in a local hall or study space.
Mentors provide after-school support to the students for 2 hours per day.
Each centre consists of around 25 kids.
Attendance is recorded everyday.

How you could help:


Volunteer in our Centers regularly and assist in teaching.


Train our mentors and volunteers and interact with them Quarterly or Half Yearly.


Sponsor as individuals or groups to support a center.

Spread the word among friends and colleagues.

Financial Support:

Budget of 1  Kalam Center per Year

S.No
Activity
Monthly Expenses
Yearly expenses
1
Tutor Salary
2000
24000
2
Tutor training

8000
3
Educational Field Trip

20000
4
Celebration of National Holidays

10000
5
Stationary

5000
6
Black Board,Flex,Mat dust bin etc

5000
7
Set of Library Books

6000
8
Admin Charges

12000

Total

90000


Total Cost of Center for 1 year is Rs 90,000

Ways you can Support:

1.    Adopt 1 center per Year  =           Rs 90,000

2.    Donate a Library (one time)   =    Rs 6000

3.    Donate Student Kits (Bag, books, pens one time) per Student =  Rs 500

4.    Sponsor a Child : Rs 600 per month (Yearly Rs 3,600) per 1 child


Here are our Bank Account Details:

Account name    : TODAY'S KALAM FOUNDATION
Bank Name        : State Bank of India
Account no.        : 37374596795
IFSC code           : SBIN0020775
MICR code         : 500002377

For Donations through:

Paytm  : 9618243916

Tez app : 9966950721

 Please Donate on this link :https://milaap.org/fundraisers/kalamcenter


Thanks and regards,

Arshad Shaik
Today's Kalam Foundation

Mob: +91 90520 39855