Moazzam Jahi Market

Metro Rail to overshadow historic MJ market

Mohammed Younus/Hyderabad : Perhaps this could be the last view of the landmark Moazzam Jahi Market as the view of the market’s front side would soon be blocked by the Metro Rail pillars to people coming from Begumbazar.Popularly known as a fruit market, Moazzam Jahi Market is not just a market but a landmark of the City. As the work on the first phase of the Metro Rail is going on at various points, it is also fading out the landmark views of different monumental buildings in the city.The market was constructed during the reign of the last Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan in 1935, and was named after his second son Moazzam Jah Bahadur. Originally meant to be a fruit market, it soon turned out to be a place where one could find just about anything - fruits, vegetables, flowers, groceries, earthen pots, arms and ammunitions, paan, ice-cream, dry fruits, hookahs and ittar - and buy them at wholesale prices.

Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (Intach) convener Anuradha Reddy expressed her sorrow at these developments despite efforts to stop defacement of archaeological monuments. She said, “In fact we have opposed every step of the government disfiguring such landmarks in the city, but our representations went in vain.”The consecutive governments right from the 70s have ruined many historic and landmark buildings and only tried to cash in on the real estate values of the city, she added. She said that another route could have been arranged for Metro Rail by avoiding the heritage corridor area of Hyderabad.Historian Abdul Qayyum said, “We are opposing the Metro pillars in front of any landmark building of the city. Not only Moazzam Jahi Market but the majestic view of the Assembly would also be lost forever due to these pillars.”He said that the government is unfortunately trying to erase the history of Hyderabad, which is popular across the world because of its rich heritage coupled with architectural splendour.

On the other hand, Metro Rail officials said that they were not disturbing any historic and archaeological structures. A representative of Hyderabad Metro Rail K Murli Mohan said that pillars were erected 60 to 100 ft away from any such structures coming in the way of Metro line. Moazzam Jahi market was considered the centre of city during the period of the Nizams and continues to be a nodal point for many processions like Bonalu and Ganesh festival. It is not only the fruit market, but a market that has been catering to many needs of a cross-section of the society.A fruit merchant on the market premises Abdul Kareem said, “The spot was chosen because it was in the heart of the city. It was built with the idea that people from every corner of the city could visit this market easily. More importantly, fruits of all kinds would be taken from this market for the royal families.”

My Story

Creativity is their livelihood

Mohammed Younus/ Hyderabad: It is not profession but passion that has been crafting their livelihood. They create different art samples and earn their bread. Students of Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University (JNAFAU) feel that creativity and passion towards art brought them to this domain. A considerable number of students have passed out from this college to settle as art directors, designers and other such professionals.

"Many students want to choose designing as their profession and are using their neurons to gain knowledge of designing"

“A particular design is required for any product to be introduced in a market and that can only be created by an artist,” says an enthusiastic Anish, student of Bachelor of Fine Arts. Many students want to choose designing as their profession and are using their neurons to gain knowledge of designing. Explaining about their profession, a student said that art was applied to every small concept of a design and thus products were made.

Another student from the college R Shravanti said that she had abandoned her thought to learn chartered accountancy and joined fine arts to nurture her instinct towards art. Aspiring to become a designer, she is hopeful of a good livelihood. “We can start our own business and opt for any corporate company. There are plenty of opportunities in designing,” she said. JNAFAU principal B Srinivas Reddy said that students join such courses with their interests as it was a creativity-driven profession. Elaborating about the courses in his college he said that there were five courses at graduation level - BFA Applied Art, Painting, Photography, Sculpture and Animation.

About new technology in art and design he said, “Fine arts are the result of thinking process of a person. Softwares are just tools to understand and ease the process.” However, he opined that there was a lack of awareness about art in India. A student Pawan Kumar said that he had joined Fine Arts to learn the basics and principles of different forms of art, despite having several years of experience in designing. He said that visual designing was a key factor in e-learning and only a good illustrator could create good moving graphics.

Applied Art department head Sundar Kumar said that BFA was a four-year integrated undergraduate programme during which a student learns basics of various fine arts. He said there were plenty of opportunities in painting, photography and other designing streams. About applied art he said, “Applying art for a purpose is learnt in this stream. Generally it is used in advertisements.” The University has been catering to the needs of art and design for several decades. Besides bachelor’s degree, post graduation in painting, photography and applied art is also made available. Around 600 undergraduates pass out every year from the college and PG courses record 70 pass outs per year.

Kejriwal and Kampany..

Kejriwal and company is now extensively discussed, published and telecasted it seems.In the name of India Against Corruption Kejriwal and team are in the media and limelight.Recently Kejriwal team have trained their guns towards Congress leaders Salman Khursheed, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Sonia's Son in Law Rober Vadra.At the same time BJP leaders including President Nitin Gadkari was also the one who felt the jolts created by Kejriwal and team.

The Campaign that was Started by Anna Hazare is still in the media with the shocking statements and revelations of Kejriwal.In Indian context we can say that Kejriwal is doing good job.He is a modern whistleblower.Kejriwal and company are against corruption in our country and they proclaim to be the protagonists of Corruption free society in the country.

Not only politicians were targeted but the 'Unholy' nexus of corporates and politicos was also made public.Kejriwal outrightly targeted Reliance group of companies and its owner Mukesh Ambani.Kejriwal said that India is Run by corporates like Mukesh but not by Prime Minister or by Government.He is right in his view.And at the same time it cannot be considered a revelation to the Media or to the Public.

It is a fact known by a larger section of People of India.By targeting Corporates Kejriwal is bringing many untold menaces we can say.Recently BJP president Nitin Gadkari threatened Kejriwal and Company to file a case against them.At the same time the other Corporates who feel they may be targeted will not keep mum.They will act and pressurise the Political establishment.

But targeting the corrupt political leaders or Corporates may not yield any result in my view.Because for many years our System is supporting the Corrupt Practices and favourable atmosphere for corruption is avaialable.Kejriwal and Company better to target the System, which is favouring Corruption in India.The people whome Kejriwal is targeting are just the Faces of Corruption not the Roots of Corruption.So Roots of corruption must be targeted and then only we can hope for good results.

Verdict and Aftermath

Gujrat's Fast track court recently given its verdict which has many different implications and has a long term impact.If we say that this verdict has resulted in arrests of many muslim youth from different parts of the three different states.Though some of them were proved to be over sensitive in some issues and it is learned that they allegedly threatened some 'leaders' in past.

But if we look at the time frame chosen for the arrests we can understand the bottom line. At this juncture we cannot comment on the arrests of Muslim youth because this matter is now in the jurisdiction of different courts on Karnataka and others.

These sudden and unprecedented arrests once again threatened the whole community across the nation and civil liberties are protesting against such arrests.This time it can be noted that Well educated Muslim youth were arrested and they were tagged with 'terror' ribbon.It is up to courts whether the arrested youth are really involved in any such activity or not.But with the immediate effect all arrested youth are now aparthied in their respective societies and environs.

During the future trials the fate of the arrested youth will be declared. We should also keep in mind that many muslim youth who were arrested in past are now released and not a single allegation is proved.We hope at least this time police has not done a mistake by arresting them.We also hope that the Human rights in our largest democracy will be protected by our judicial system.Let us hope good.

Mayanmar Massacre..

  After the dust settled in Mayanmar many facts are emanating from the remnents of terror and rioting in the Rakhen region of the socalled new born Democracy in the east. Mayanmar's  Arakan area witnessed an un precendented genocide of unarmed muslims en mass.The communal budhists, government and Military collectively killed muslims and forced them to move from the region they were forced to live for a long time.

The Mayanmar massacre is very much like the massacre in Bosnia and Serbia in Ninetees.Untill recent the Mayanmar government kept the foreign media banned in country.It recently given the permission to report non religious and non political news from the riot hit areas.One can understand, with this provision what else is lied in that region.

We cannot look at Mayanmar events with religious or regional or rational aspect.There are other major reasons for the eruption of riots or killing or Rohingiya muslims in mayanmar.The other reasons are Neo Colonial and are in the interests of Capitalist countries.According to the reliable sources it is confirmed that the capitalist countries including Parasitic Colonial country India are trying to strengthen their ties with Mayanmar in order to explore the Gas and Natural resources of Mayanmar.The found Natural resources are located in the areas where the Rohingya muslims were forced to live in for a long time.India has granted a thousands of Dollars donation to Mayanmar and also signed many pacts with the socalled Neo Democracy.

If we together see the events in Mayanmar we can understand the whole geopolitical situations of Mayanmar.Capitalist countries in order to corner the Communist China, are using India.The events of Mayanmar are now clear to the world that in order to explore the natural resources Mayanmar Government itself fanned tensions in Rakhen region and help massacre Rohingya muslims.

On the other hand the so called Democratic leader Aung Sang Suu kyi have never spoken about Rohingyas.Because if she speaks about the plight of Rohingya muslims the recent benefits from Europe and US may be affected.The massacre of Rohingya muslims is an example of Communal and State organized Genocide.World community should protest against such genocide because we are human beings and we should support Humanity.

President Pranab

The privilege to become President of India, one can never miss.So is doing Pranab Mukherjee, former Finance minister of India.He has got the support of majority of UPA allies except Trinamool congress.At the same time the NDA partners also supporting him.In his 40 year political career he successfully maintained his importance at every position, both in party and in Government.Having his roots in a remote village of West Bengal e made himself a Political Icon of the Congress Party and emerged as a veteran politician.

He is now going to be conferred the biggest Office of the Nation.But there are people who also opposing his candidature for the Presidential Election.Veteran Lawyer Ramjeth Malani says that he cannot support a person who supported Emergency during the Prime Ministership of Indira Gandhi.Where as the representatives from Telangana of Andhrapradesh are against Pranab who is against Telangana Seperatehood.

At the same time NDA is outrightly against Pranab, alleging him for the worst economic conditions of Nation.This is the first time where opposition parties are not supporting the Presidential Candidate and these elections are going to be contested.Generally the presidential candidates are elected, when nominated, con sensually.

On the other hand, a former Speaker of Lok Sabha, Mr PA Sangma is contesting from NDA for the Post of President.He also dared to ask pranab for public debate. He is getting support of NDA parties and some other political players.He is also hopeful of win by a miracle.

But what happens in the next few days time will decide.At present we can say that the Bengali Babu Pranab may sweep the Presidential poll.But due to the cock fight between the Allied parties, has tarnished the image of Presidential Post.

Egyptian Example..

There is a saying in Arab; The Arabs think what Egyptians Think..And we know that what egyptians are thinking for last eighty years and what they have achieved now.After the eighty years of oppressions, tyrrany and sacrifice at last the egyptians got what they deserved.The freedom.The most important role in this revolution was of Muslim Brotherhood which lead the country to topple the tyrant regime of Mubarak.Tahreer square revolution has brought the egyptians a democracy of new style.

In the beginning the west was silent but western think tank was not.Western media was continuously warning their rulers that the Egyptian democratic revolution is actually an Islamic Revolution.And now the Brotherhood candidate Mohammed Morsi won the presidential elections.The most impotant question at this point of time about Egypt could be, how Mr Shafeeq got into the presidential elections.The supreme Army council of Egypt promised, when it took the reigns of the country, that no person from the Mubarak regime will contest the election.

But during the course of time, step by step the military council deceived the Egyptian people and inserted the name of Shafeeq into the Presidential Candidature.Up to this point it was not so dangerous or suspecious.But later in the two rounds of elections unexpectedly Mr. shafeeq got the nearly same number of votes to the Brotherhood candidate Mr.Morsi.How come? Would Egyptian people vote for the candidate whose boss (Mubarak) was toppled out after a Democratic revolution.This question must be answered by the supreme council of Egypt.

The fraudulent and hypocratic Army heads of Egypt are the agents of United States and Western godfathers.But they cannot suppress the voice and emotions of Egyptian people and the Islamic wave for long time now.The Islamic era is started and it will be the voice of whole Arab nations.

The order of the supreme court of Egypt to dissolve the first elected Parliament of the nation is the example of Western intrusion, intervention and western support.Not a single nation from west, many of those involved in the attack on Libya, spoke about this development in Egypt.US leaders only released a statement of mild disappointment.

Whereas when the elections for the new parliament were going on, the western media and leaders too were busy in expressing concern over expected sweeping of Islamists in Egypt.And now there is a deadly silence over the dissolution of the parliament.This is their double standard. The people of Egypt and other Arab nations are against any such double standard and hypocracy and they kicked off their Tyrant rulers.