Hyderabad: Milla Magee, the stunning representative of England at the Miss World 2025 pageant, shocked the audience by announcing her withdrawal from the competition. In a tearful press conference, Magee revealed that she felt pressured to compromise her values and was treated like a “prostitute” by the organizers.
The 23-year-old beauty queen expressed her disappointment and frustration, stating that the pageant’s focus had shifted from celebrating women’s empowerment and talent to objectifying contestants. Magee emphasized that she had entered the competition to showcase her intellect, passion for social causes, and cultural exchange, but was instead expected to prioritize physical appearance and charm.
“They wanted me to wear revealing outfits, pose in ways that made me uncomfortable, and smile for the cameras without any genuine conversation,” Magee alleged. “It felt like they were more interested in selling a image than celebrating our achievements.”
Magee’s decision has sparked a heated debate about the pageant industry, with many supporters praising her courage and conviction. Social media is filled with hashtags #StandWithMilla and #PageantReform, as people demand greater respect and dignity for contestants.
The controversy surrounding Miss World 2025 has raised questions about the treatment of contestants and the true purpose of beauty pageants. Many are calling for a shift in focus towards empowering women and promoting inner beauty, rather than objectifying them for their physical appearance.
As Magee walked away from the competition, she declared, “I will not compromise my self-respect and integrity for anyone. It’s time for change, and I’m proud to be part of the conversation.”
Magee’s stance has inspired other contestants to speak out about their experiences, potentially marking a turning point in the pageant industry.
Kolkata to Host National Educational Conference & Home Tutor Excellence Awards 2025 Celebrating Grassroots Educators and Championing Inclusive Education
Kolkata, West Bengal – April 25, 2025 In an ambitious national initiative to honour unsung heroes in education and inspire community-driven learning, the Educational Conference & Home Tutor Excellence Awards 2025 will take place on 27th April 2025 at Hotel Ivory Inn, Kolkata. Organised by Maeeshat Academy (Mumbai) in collaboration with The Sirri Saqti Foundation (Kolkata), the event is themed “The Idea of Education in West Bengal” and aims to spotlight inclusive, grassroots educational efforts.
This pioneering conference and award ceremony brings together educators, academicians, social leaders, and youth from across India to explore educational equity, innovation, and the critical role of home tutors in reaching marginalised learners. It is a rallying call to reaffirm that education is a right, not a privilege.
Celebrating Community Educators & Promoting Educational Justice
The centrepiece of the event is the Home Tutor Excellence Awards Ceremony, honouring educators who have quietly transformed lives through localised, compassionate teaching. These tutors often serve students from slums, informal settlements, and disadvantaged communities—those who are excluded from formal schooling due to poverty, child labour, or displacement.
“Home tutors are the silent warriors of education,” said Mr. Abdur Rahim, co-organiser from The Sirri Saqti Foundation. “This event honours their service and calls on others to follow their lead.”
Power-Packed Sessions & Inspirational Speakers
The full-day event will feature impactful keynote speeches and panel discussions from prominent voices in global and Indian education:
Er Faisal Masood (USA) will deliver the keynote on Global Trends in Education: Best Practices and Innovations.
Mr. Mohammad Mohtashim (Founder, Tutorials Point) and Dr. Syed Misbahuddin (Mimber Academy, USA) will share transformative educational models.
Panel sessions will explore the educational scenario in West Bengal, inclusive and religious education, and grassroots innovation, featuring leaders from Aaliyah University, Alhoda School, Falcon Institutions, and more.
Danish Reyaz, Director of Ibn e Mariyam Schools, will spotlight special needs education and community inclusion.
Call to Action: Youth as Volunteer Tutors
Beyond recognition, the event aims to mobilise youth as volunteer educators and build a national network of change-makers to ensure no child is left behind. By creating educational bridges in underserved areas, the initiative strives to make learning both accessible and aspirational.
Esteemed Guests & Partners
The event is supported by reputed institutions including Al Ameen Mission (Kolkata), Falcon Group of Institutions (Bengaluru), Mimber Academy (India, Turkey, USA), Tutorix,the educational App, and Hotel Ivory Inn. Chief Guests Mr. M Nurul Islam and Dr. Abdul Subhan will honour exceptional educators during the award ceremony.
The conference concludes with a vote of thanks by Mr. Rafey Mahmood Siddiqui, representing Hotel Ivory Inn, recognising the collective efforts that made the event possible.
9th Mile, Khanapara, Ri Bhoi, May 24, 2025: The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya today hosted the grand Parents-Management Meet — and it was significant that the year 2025 harmonized with USTM’s Silver Jubilee Year-2025 that was held on May 10th 2025, . This distinguished platform rekindled ties with their alma mater and honoured the powerful heritage of ERDF.
The Grand “Parents-Management Meet 2025” on May 24, 2025, was a momentous milestone that brought together families and university leadership in a contributive dialogue on shaping USTM into a premier global centre of learning and excellence positioning the University as an academic destination of international repute.
The auditorium was fully packed and abuzz with energy and pride with an overwhelming number of parents from all over North East in attendance. The event commenced with a gracious welcome address delivered by Ms. Anju Hazarika, Registrar of USTM.
A dynamic and engaging interaction with the esteemed Founder Chancellor Mahbubul Hoque ensued. In his address, he highlighted, “Education is a collaborative journey that thrives on the active involvement of students, parents, and teachers. Today’s meeting is a reflection of our shared commitment to shaping responsible, capable, and value-driven individuals. At our University, we not only focus on academic excellence but also emphasize character-building, innovation, and holistic development. I sincerely thank all the parents and guardians for their continuous trust and support. Together, we are building a brighter future for our youth.”
He stressed, “We only focus on the reformation of students which is our main motto at USTM. He spoke about the role of parents in the growth of USTM.
The function also marked the official launch of the PA Sangma International Medical College and Hospital Parents’ Health Card. This card promises to be a lasting support system, enhancing access to medical care for parents. Chancellor Mahbubul Hoque said, “This health care will help the parents of USTM to avail special facilities.”
Earlier in the event, Honourable Vice-Chancellor of Professor G.D. Sharma took the podium, offering a compelling address emphasizing the important role parents play in which he remarked: “With the support of their parents, USTM will reach great heights.”
Subsequently, an open session was held, during which parents candidly expressed their perspectives. Of particular note was the enthusiastic appreciation for the success of students in qualifying for the National Eligibility Test (NET). Many parents expressed immense satisfaction with their children’s achievements and credited the University’s academic environment, serenely ensconced at the edge of a lush forest, and faculty dedication for these accomplishments.
One of the parents said, “We appreciate how USTM prioritizes and cares for the students, ultimately evidenced by the results of NET/UGC.”
Another parent appreciated the sports facilities of the University also suggesting promotion of the same to let state national games being held at the university campus for exposure of students which will help talented students prepare for participation in the Olympics.
One parent recommended promoting competitive exams more extensively, noting that many university students were already successfully clearing the NET. He also added “Parents should select USTM as a mode of higher education for their children, and more students must get a chance to come to USTM to get unparalleled greater exposure.”
The parents expressed their desire to see the increased enrollment of North Eastern students in the 2024–2025 academic year—an objective to which the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya is intrinsically committed.
Professor Marie Mc Andrew, from the University of Montreal, Canada graced the event.
The occasion was wrapped up with concluding remarks and a Vote of Thanks by Dr Azmol H. Barbhuiya, Academic Registrar, who expressed gratitude to all the parents for their feedback.
The event commemorated not just a celebration of the past, with great collaborations and enduring partnership, but a reaffirmation of USTM’s unswerving commitment to excellence, transformation, and nation-building through education.
Algiers, Algeria: – The Halal Economic Leadership Forum (HELF) 2025, held today at the Centre International de Conferences Algiers – Abdelatif Rahal in Algiers, Algeria, successfully convened global leaders, industry pioneers, policymakers, and key stakeholders in the Halal economy to chart a collaborative path for inclusive growth and sustainable development.
Jointly hosted by the Halal Development Corporation Berhad (HDC) – an agency under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) through its Center of Excellence in Kuala Lumpur (IsDB KLCoE), and Halal Products Development Company (HPDC) – a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) established to localize the halal production industry in Saudi Arabia, the forum focused on advancing the global Halal agenda by strengthening trade, innovation, and cross-border partnerships within the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and beyond.
It was part of IsDB’s Private Sector Forum organized in conjunction with its Group Annual Meeting.
With the global Halal economy valued at over USD 3 trillion, the forum highlighted Africa’s growing prominence as both a consumer and producer hub, with an estimated over 540 million Muslims — nearly 40% of the global Muslim population — residing in the continent. Many of these markets are underserved in key Halal sectors such as food manufacturing, personal care, pharmaceuticals, Islamic finance, and Halal logistics.
The forum was attended by His Excellency Rizany Irwan Muhamad Mazlan Ambassador of Malaysia to Algeria, representing Malaysia’s Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, The Hon. Senator Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz. Also attended were His Excellency Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican, Secretary General of Treasury, Malaysia, His Excellency Dr. Issa Faye, Director General of Global Practices and Partnership at IsDB and HDC’s CEO Hairol Ariffein Sahari.
Quoting Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul’s speech, delivered by H.E. Rizani Izwan, he expressed his delight in noting that the previous forum had yielded significant and tangible outcomes — including strengthened global collaboration, new investments, and expanded market opportunities across OIC member states and beyond.
Malaysia’s Halal exports to Algeria surged to RM156.3 million in 2024, a 24% increase from the previous year. These exports span a wide range of products including food and beverages, cosmetics, halal-certified ingredients, and palm oil derivatives.
Tengku Zafrul reiterated Malaysia’s commitment in supporting initiatives that facilitate trade, develop industries, and expand market access for halal enterprises. This include deepening collaboration with Algeria and OIC member states to harness the full potential of the halal economy and create a future that is more inclusive, equitable and prosperous for all.
The need for collective action to ensure the Halal economy remains resilient amid shifting global trade and geopolitical trends. He reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to deepen collaboration with Algeria and fellow OIC nations to strengthen supply chains, facilitate market access, and drive socio-economic progress.
On his part, Dr. Issa Faye, as well as Mr. Samer Elesawi, Head of the IsDB KLCoE urged member countries to take a more active role in global halal value chains, amid ongoing shortages in halal-certified raw materials and end-products. In response, the development of dedicated halal industrial zones integrated by infrastructures and infostructures will be introduced in the participating IsDB member countries to boost production, support entrepreneurship, and drive innovation — strengthening halal economies and enhancing global competitiveness.
The forum facilitated several bilateral engagements, with discussions centered around:
Joint Halal certification recognition and streamlining compliance to support smoother trade flows between Malaysia and North African markets.
Investment opportunities in Halal industrial zones and logistics infrastructure across Africa, supported by Malaysia’s expertise in Halal ecosystem development.
Capacity-building initiatives to support SMEs and certification agencies in Algeria and other OIC countries, leveraging Malaysia’s Halal training, financing facilities and technical support.
HELF remains as a recurring strategic platform to connect stakeholders and unlock commercial value across the Halal supply chain. The 2025 forum follows the success of the inaugural HELF held in Riyadh during the IsDB’s Golden Jubilee in 2024, which laid the groundwork for deeper Halal economic integration across OIC member states.
The ongoing tragedy in Palestine and Gaza has not gone unnoticed by the Arab world. Far from being silent, the Arab masses are deeply aware and profoundly affected by the suffering of their brothers and sisters. As a people chosen by Allah (SWT) to lead, blessed with the Quran in their language and the legacy of our Beloved Prophet (PBUH) from their lineage, Arabs carry a divine responsibility. They are not merely spectators to the horrors unfolding; their blood boils with righteous anger, and they are far from distracted by the comforts of wealth or luxury. Instead, the Arab world is quietly but powerfully mobilizing, driven by a centuries-old civilization’s wisdom and guided by long-term, strategic plans crafted by the best professionals.
Contrary to misconceptions, Arabs are not passive. Their restraint is not a sign of apathy but a reflection of their discipline and loyalty to their leaders, who are orchestrating a calculated response. The Arab masses across all Arabic-speaking nations are awake, conscious, and ready to act. Their immense wealth, a blessing from Allah (SWT), is being channeled into a multi-pronged strategy to address the Palestinian genocide and reshape the global order. This article outlines the visionary ways in which the Arab world is preparing to act, leveraging their resources to lead the Muslim Ummah and beyond.
Harnessing Media and Modern Technology
The Arab world is poised to wield the power of media and cutting-edge technology to expose the genocide in Palestine and rally global support. Through sophisticated media campaigns, social platforms, and innovative digital tools, they aim to amplify the voices of the oppressed and awaken the world’s conscience. By investing in global media networks, documentaries, and grassroots movements, Arabs are ensuring that the plight of Palestinians reaches every corner of the globe, fostering solidarity and demanding justice.
Economic Empowerment in Africa and Asia
Recognizing the potential of Muslim-majority countries in Africa and Asia, Arab leaders are directing their wealth to foster industrial and economic development in these regions. The goal is to replicate and surpass Western progress by building sustainable industries, advancing infrastructure, and creating economic opportunities. This strategic investment aims to strengthen the Muslim world economically, reducing dependency on Western systems and creating a robust network of self-sufficient nations united by shared values.
Building a Defense and Military Industrial Complex
To safeguard their sovereignty and protect the Ummah, the Arab world is investing heavily in a state-of-the-art defense and military industrial complex. By developing advanced weaponry, technology, and training programs, they are ensuring that Muslim nations are equipped to defend themselves against external threats. This initiative not only strengthens their military capabilities but also positions the Arab world as a global leader in defense innovation.
Promoting Peace and True Islam
The Arab world is committed to spreading the authentic message of Islam, which is rooted in peace, justice, and compassion. By funding educational programs, interfaith dialogues, and community initiatives, they aim to counter extremist narratives and foster harmony in Muslim-majority countries. This effort will strengthen the spiritual and moral fabric of these societies, ensuring that Islam’s true essence guides their development.
Empowering New Converts for Rejuvenation
The Arab strategy includes engaging newly converted Muslims, particularly from Western nations, to play a pivotal role in the rejuvenation of Africa and Asia. These individuals bring unique perspectives and skills, bridging cultural divides and contributing to the modernization of Muslim societies. By integrating them into development projects, the Arab world is fostering a global Islamic renaissance that unites diverse communities under the banner of faith.
A Civilization Poised for Action
The Arab world, with its thousands of years of history and resilience, is not sitting idly by. The masses are awakened, their rulers are strategic, and their plans are bold. This is not a fleeting reaction but a meticulously crafted vision to restore justice, empower the Ummah, and lead the world toward a brighter future. The tragedy in Palestine is a catalyst, igniting the Arab world’s resolve to act decisively.
Wait and watch—the real Arabs are rising. Their wealth, wisdom, and faith will soon reshape the global landscape, bringing justice to Palestine and progress to the Muslim world. This is a movement of historic proportions, and the world will soon witness its impact.
Call to Action: Share this article widely to spread awareness of the Arab world’s awakening. Let the world know that the Arab masses are ready to lead, and their vision for justice and progress is unstoppable.
