Statistics the flavour of the day at LU workshop

Monika Misra

Lucknow: It was the third day of the workshop “Snehashish” on 25th May 2024. Both the sessions on this day were taken by Dr. Monika Misra, Associate Professor, School of Social Sciences, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi. She was welcomed by the Head of the Department, Dr. Archana Shukla. The topic of her first session was “Parametric and Non-Parametric Test” in which she discussed various aspects of Parametric and Non-Parametric Tests. She talked about the descriptive and inferential statistics and measurements of central tendency. She also talked about…

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Decoding relevance of Devarshi Narad in modern times

Devarshi Narad

Lucknow: On the auspicious occasion of Devarshi Narada Jayanti, a national seminar was organized in the AP Sen Auditorium under the joint aegis of Lucknow University and Vishwa Samvad Kendra. The seminar program started and the guests were welcomed by giving them a bouquet. On the auspicious occasion of Devarshi Narad Jayanti, a national seminar was organized on the Vedic policies of Devarshi Narad  and current Indian journalism in the AP Sen Auditorium of Lucknow University under the joint aegis of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication of Lucknow…

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Workshop on Gender Sensitization discusses issues threadbare

University of Lucknow

Lucknow: On 25th May 2024, Department of Psychology, University of Lucknow organised a session on Gender Sensitization titled as Wajood: Daastaan Ankahi. The aim of organising this session was to make the students aware of the struggles and experiences of the people from the LGBTQ+ community, said Dr. Archana Shukla, Head of the Department.The resource person for the session was  Ritwik Chakrawarty, who is a Gender Rights activist and a Gender Trainer. They also is as an Assistant Manager in Haiyya, a New Delhi based organization that works in the…

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Complex yet magical world of Chemistry beckons at L.U.

Chemistry

Lucknow: In its continuous pursuit to achieve academic and research excellence, the Department of Chemistry organised Ninth Special Guest Lecture on May 24, 2024. This lecture was delivered by Prof. Alka Rani from Hindu College, Moradabad. In the beginning, Prof. Anil Mishra, Head of the Department welcomed the guests and emphasized the importance of Environmental Chemistry by studying the chemical processes that occur in the environment and how human activities impact these processes. He mentioned that by continuing to expand the scope of research and applications, the subject remains at…

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Youngsters give a patient ear to Psychology expert

Psychology

Lucknow: In continuation with the 7 days UGC-NET Workshop for students of Psychology on the second day i.e. 24th May 2024, the speaker for the first session was Dr. Archana Shukla, Head, Department of Psychology, University of Lucknow. The topic of her session was “Buddhism and Sufism” in which she discussed about the principles and importance of practicing Buddhism and Sufism. She began the session with the origin of Sufism and elucidated about the four stages of Sufi Practice. She told about how Sufism views human development as an evolutionary…

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Hi 5 Youth Foundation to boost Basketball Infra

Hi 5 Youth Foundation

Hi 5 Youth Foundation and Sachin Tendulkar Foundation join hands to build basketball courts in Andhra Pradesh and Arunachal Pradesh. This is the 5th and 6th courts developed with support from the Sachin Tendulkar Foundation Mumbai:  In a significant stride towards empowering underprivileged children through a grassroot basketball program in India, the Hi 5 Youth Foundation has partnered with the Sachin Tendulkar Foundation (STF) to construct basketball courts in Andhra Pradesh and Arunachal Pradesh. This is the 5th and 6th basketball court developed with the support of Sachin Tendulkar Foundation.…

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U.P. RERA gets strict on promoters not giving possession 

• Sanjay Bhoosreddy Chairman U.P. RERA took exception to the Prayagraj Development Authority for not executing the sale deed in the name of 09 of the allottees of its Alaknanda Project even after one year of RERA order. • He referred all the 09 matters to the court of the Adjudicating officer for ensuring registry and possession of the units using the powers conferred under CPC. • He has also directed to issue recovery certificates for delay interest from the year 2016 for delay in handing over possession to the…

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ICFA appoints Mukesh Bahadur Singh, Chairman, UP State Council

Lucknow: ICFA appointed  Mukesh Bahadur Singh, Managing Director of Blue Brett Consulting and Chairman of UP Chapter of Indo American Chamber of Commerce as Chairman of its UP State Council. As per the press release – Singh has been outstanding professional and successful entrepreneur in his over two decade long career, having served ADL, PHD Chamber, Tata Projects among others. With this appointment ICFA expects to play more active role in food and agriculture sector in Uttar Pradesh. ICFA earlier constituted its 50 member State Council in the year 2016,…

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What leads to dip in voter turnout numbers

voter

New Delhi: Voter turnout can dip for a variety of reasons, and understanding the factors behind it often requires looking at a combination of social, political, and systemic issues. Here are some key factors that contribute to declining voter turnout: Voter Apathy and Disillusionment: Lack of Trust in Government: When people feel that their votes do not lead to meaningful change or that politicians are not responsive to their needs, they may become disillusioned and less likely to vote. Negative Campaigning: Constant exposure to negative campaigning and political scandals can…

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FTII student bags ‘La Cinef’ Award at 77th Cannes Film Festival

Mumbai: “SUNFLOWERS WERE THE FIRST ONES TO KNOW”, a course end film by Chidanand Naik, a student of Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), received the Cannes’ La Cinef Award for Best Short at 77th Cannes Film Festival in France. The winner was officially announced on 23rd May 2024 at the festival where the student Director Shri Chidanand Naik received the award. The film has been directed by Chidananda S Naik, shot by Suraj Thakur, edited by Manoj V and sound by Abhishek Kadam. This is a historic moment for…

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