Mangaluru: Young poetess Mafazah Sharafuddin’s Labyrinths of Emotions released

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January 5, 2018

Mangaluru, Jan 5: City-based young poetess Mafazah Sharafuddin’s debut into the literary world took place with the release of her anthology of poems Labyrinths of Emotions at The Yenepoya School in the city on Thursday.

Releasing the book, Farhad Yenepoya , Managing Director of The Yenepoya School, said that the school took initiative to publish the book to encourage the expression of the youth and recognize young talents. Other dignitaries on the dais were Joseph Mechirath, the principal of The Yenepoya School, Mishria Javeed, Campus Director of The Yenepoya School.

The Registrar of Yenepoya University, Dr G Shreekumar Menon speaking on the occasion said that writing a book and publishing it a noble but challenging task which really needs encouragement from the society.

Another guest Head of Chair in Islamic Studies & Research at Yenepoya University, Dr Javed Jamil said that literature has contributed tremendously in shaping the society.

Good number of students, teachers and literary enthusiasts witnessed the book release ceremony. Shirley compered the program which started with a prayer by the student choir.

Labyrinths of Emotions is an anthology of poems written by Mafazah, a 11th grade student that spans over a variety of subjects including social issues, mental health and general struggles faced by adolescents.

Mafazah is the daughter of Sharafuddin B S and Sameena Afshan. She spent her childhood and completed her primary education in Kuwait then joined The Yenepoya School to continue her high School studies. She has shown keen interest in English literature from her childhood and is a multi-talented child with interest in fine art and public speaking as well.

The publisher has urged the people to encourage the young talent by purchasing her books. You may contact The Yenepoya School (9980248239 Mushtaq) for the books.

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I have read some of her poems. Very meaningful, sober, and composed in beautiful English. She is an asset in the society and English language. She deserves appreciation and encouragement. I wish her all the best. Congratulations!

Great talent, grooming of this young talent is needed. Congratulations Mafazah & Proud parents

May Allah bless you

All the best for your future ventures

Congratulations sis. God bless you

Congrats.. sister.

Congratulations Ms Mafaza. I have read some of yours poems in the past. Nice to see a handful of Muslim women doing wonderful jobs in various fields. God bless u.

Masha Allah!

Congratulations!

MashaAllah Mabrooookkk

Need to encourage such wonderful talents

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6,000 chickens buried alive in Belagavi as prices drop

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March 10,2020

Belagavi, Mar 10: Around 6,000 chickens were buried alive by some poultry farm owners here as the rate of flesh in the market dropped even below the cost price due to Coronavirus scare.

The poultry farm who buried the chickens on Monday evening belonged to Lolasuru village in Gokak Taluk of the district.

One of the owners, Nazir Makandar, said that there was no demand for chicken because of threat of Coronavirus.

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we are ready to destroy food but wont allow poor to eat it

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Salon owner in Bengaluru provides shelter to jobless professionals from Northeast and Nepal

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May 20,2020

Bengaluru, May 20: An owner of a hair cutting training salon in the city has given shelter to the jobless IT professionals and migrant workers hailing from north-eastern states and Nepal, in his salon.

Rahul Rai, the owner said, "The moment the lockdown started then I received many complaints from different corners that several persons became jobless and they were thrown out of their rented accommodations."

"They are from different states of the North-east and some of them are from Nepal also. I converted my hair-cutting training salon into a shelter home for them," he added.

A person who got shelter at the salon said, "I lost my job after the lockdown started. I was facing a lot of issues after my landlord had evicted me from my rented accommodation. I spent about a week nearby a lake. I managed to contact Rahul Rai through Facebook and he rescued me along with many others."

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Karnataka observes 'Mask Day' to raise COVID-19 awareness

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June 18,2020

Bengaluru, Jun 18: With Karnataka observing 'Mask Day' today, Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said that the state has organised a walk from Vidhana Soudha to Cubbon Park to create awareness about the importance of wearing a mask as a preventive measure against COVID-19.

"We are celebrating 'Mask Day' at all district headquarters today. We have organised a walk from Vidhana Soudha (to Cubbon Park) to create awareness about the importance of wearing a mask as a preventive measure against COVID-19," Yediyurappa told media persons here.

Earlier, the Chief Minister has said that film actors and sports personalities will take part in the event and it will be celebrated in all taluks as well.

"We will take strict action against those who are not maintaining social distancing. A fine of Rs 200 will be imposed on those for not wearing a mask in public places," he had said.

As many as 7,530 people have detected positive for COVID-19 in Karnataka, of which 94 people have succumbed to the infection till date, as per the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry.

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