Hadiya Iqbal finally allowed to appear for PU examination

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March 15, 2012

Mangalore, March 15: A 17-year old Muslim girl, who had been forced to stay away from classes throughout her second year Pre University Course at Moodbidri based Jains College for covering her head, was finally allowed to appear for final examination on Thursday.

Though the College had refused to give admission ticket to Commerce student Hadiya Iqbal to write the all-important examination till Wednesday, the Department of PU Education finally granted her special permission.

“As per the direction of Department, the admission ticket was handed over to me by an official in front of the DC Office in Mangalore around 7:00 am today and I managed to return to Moodbidri and reach my examination centre, i.e. Alva's College on time”, said Ms Hadiya.

She said though the officials on Wednesday had asked her to sign on a letter containing 10 conditions, before receiving the admission ticket, on Thursday morning she was issued the ticket without any condition.

Ms Hadiya said she had worked hard at home as she was barred from entering the classes. “Today I appeared for Computer Science examination. The teachers have given me zero mark in internals. But, still I hope for a good result”, she said.

In last September, the college management had assured the local police of giving the girl the hall ticket for the final exams. On the basis of this assurance, she had been studying at home throughout the academic year, since she attended II PU classes only for the first 10 days.

“However when I called the College last month to submit my Computer Science record books, the authorities told me that I cannot submit the records; nor can I write the exams as I did not have enough attendance. When I persisted they asked me to get a permission letter from the PU Department. Finally I received the admission ticket”, she said.

Hadiya managed to complete the first year PUC at Jain College, despite the institution imposing new rules disallowing girls from wearing head scarf. However, after entering II year, the girl had decided to fight for her 'constitutional rights'.

Hadiya's mother Hina said that her daughter had never violated the norms of uniform, as she covered her head only with the uniform dupatta and did not wear a burkha inside the class.

Though the Hijab clad girl had complained to district administration and human rights commission, the College had denied her entry till last day even after receiving a hefty fee from her.

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Dakshina Kannada’s 8-year-old author debuts novel on world stage at Sharjah Book Fair

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November 24,2025

Sharjah, UAE: Ayisha Basheer Esra, a talented young writer hailing from Aramboor in Dakshina Kannada’s Sullia taluk, marked a significant milestone in her burgeoning literary career with the launch of her debut novel, The Betrayal of the Kingdom, at the Sharjah International Book Fair. The prestigious event, recognized as the world’s largest book fair, provided a fitting stage for the unveiling of Esra’s work.

The official release ceremony was conducted by Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Director of the Religious Affairs Office of the Sharjah Government and a distinguished member of the royal family, underscoring the significance of Esra’s achievement. Mrs. Lini Shivaprasad, Principal of GEMS Millennium School, Sharjah, had the honor of receiving the first copy of the novel.

The event was graced by the presence of numerous distinguished guests, reflecting the widespread recognition of Esra’s literary talent and the anticipation surrounding her debut novel. Among the notable attendees were Syed Panakkad Munawwarali Shihab Tangal, Dr. Mariam Al Shenasi, the UAE’s renowned writer and Head of Dar Al Yasmin Publications, Dr. K. K. N. Kurup, Retired Vice Chancellor of Calicut University and Historian, Sharjah Businessman Shamsuddin Bin Mohideen, Nizar Talangara, President of the Sharjah Indian Association, V. T Salim, Director of Silver Home Real Estate, Munir Al Wafa, MD of Lipi Publication Akbar, and other esteemed individuals.

At the remarkably young age of eight, Esra has already established herself as a prolific writer, authoring and publishing collections of short stories in addition to her newly released full-length novel. Her dedication to writing and her exceptional talent have positioned her as one of the youngest authors to achieve such literary success.

Esra is the daughter of Basheer and Haseena, residents of Aramboor, Sullia, and currently a student at Sharjah’s GEMS Millennium School. Her early accomplishments serve as an inspiration to aspiring young writers and a testament to the power of nurturing creativity from a young age.

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