Day: July 24, 2025

Chief Secretary Chairs Review Meeting of UP State Health Agency (SACHIS)

Arijit Bose

Focus on Expanding Reach of Government Health Schemes and Strengthening IT Infrastructure Lucknow |  A high-level review meeting of the State Agency for Comprehensive Health and Integrated Services (SACHIS) was held today under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh, Mr. Manoj Kumar Singh, at the SACHIS headquarters in Lucknow. The meeting was attended by Parth Sarathi Sen Sharma, Principal Secretary, Medical Health and Family Welfare,  Archana Verma, CEO of SACHIS, Dr. Pooja Yadav, Additional CEO of SACHIS, along with other senior officials of the agency. During the…

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Traditional Sawan Celebrated with Zeal at Parul’s Gramophone in Gomti Nagar

Arijit Bose

Lucknow | In a heartfelt tribute to tradition, this year’s Sawan festivities at Parul’s Gramophone, located in Gomti Nagar, were celebrated with an unmatched sense of authenticity and cultural pride. The evening was dedicated entirely to live performances of age-old monsoon melodies—without a single recorded song or playback. From Kajri and Choumasa to the rare Bundeli Sawani and Rachhra, the air resonated with the soulful echoes of India’s folk legacy. Before the main event, a special workshop on Kajri was held, focusing on the relevance of staying connected to cultural roots…

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The Quest for a Theory of Everything: Why Physicists Believe in 11 Dimensions

Arijit Bose

Manoj Singh, Retired IAS, Ex ACS, UP Govt How cutting-edge physics is revealing hidden dimensions that could explain the deepest mysteries of our universe Lucknow: Imagine a world where the fabric of reality stretches far beyond the three spatial dimensions we perceive—height, width, and depth—and the fourth, time. What if reality is actually shaped by eleven dimensions, hidden from view yet essential for the existence of everything around us? This notion, which may sound like the stuff of science fiction, is at the heart of M-theory, a revolutionary framework in…

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The Geopolitics of Critical Minerals: The New Global Power Struggle

Arijit Bose

Manoj Singh, Ex IAS, former ACS, UP Govt Lucknow: In the 20th century, oil dictated global alliances, wars, and power shifts. In the 21st century, a new category of resources is reshaping that dynamic—critical minerals. Lithium, cobalt, rare earth elements, and other critical inputs have become central to national security, energy transitions, and technological innovation. These minerals are found in everything from electric vehicle batteries and wind turbines to smartphones, satellites, and hypersonic missiles. As nations shift toward green technologies and advanced digital infrastructure, control over these materials has emerged…

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India-UK Free Trade Agreement a Game Changer: ASSOCHAM Co-Chairman Hasan Yaqoob

Arijit Bose

India-UK Free Trade Agreement a Game Changer: ASSOCHAM Co-Chairman Hasan Yaqoob Highlights Transformational Impact on National Economy and Uttar Pradesh Lucknow : The recently signed India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been hailed as a historic breakthrough in India’s global trade ambitions. Mr. Hasan Yaqoob, Co-Chairman of ASSOCHAM (Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India), has welcomed the deal, calling it a “transformational pact with long-term structural impact” on both the national economy and the state of Uttar Pradesh.…

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Manya from Jaipuria School Qualifies for State-Level MANAK Inspire Awards — A First for the Institution

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a proud moment for Seth M.R. Jaipuria School, student Manya has qualified for the State Level of the prestigious MANAK Inspire Awards, having cleared the District Level round with distinction. Out of over 240 participants, only 24 students were selected, and Manya’s achievement marks the first time a student from any Jaipuria School has reached this stage of the competition. The Inspire Awards – MANAK (Million Minds Augmenting National Aspirations and Knowledge), an initiative by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, encourages original thinking and…

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Wrestling’s Ultimate Showman: Hulk Hogan Dies, But Hulkamania Lives On

Arijit Bose

Washington: Terry Gene Bollea, better known to the world as Hulk Hogan, the bombastic, larger-than-life showman who became the face of professional wrestling and a global pop culture icon, passed away on July 24, 2025, in Clearwater, Florida, from cardiac arrest. He was 71. Born on August 11, 1953, in Augusta, Georgia, and raised in Tampa, Florida, Hogan was first a musician before becoming a wrestling legend. But it wasn’t a guitar or a bass that brought him global fame—it was the unmistakable sound of a body slam. Before he…

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Columbia University Reaches Historic $220 Million Settlement with Trump Administration to Restore Federal Funding

Arijit Bose

Washington: In a landmark agreement, Columbia University has reached a $220 million settlement with the Trump administration, ending months of federal scrutiny and paving the way for the reinstatement of federal research funding that had been frozen amid concerns over antisemitism on campus. Under the deal, Columbia will pay $200 million to resolve allegations of discriminatory practices, along with an additional $21 million to close investigations by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The agreement comes after intense federal investigations sparked by accusations that Columbia failed to adequately address…

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UP T20 League: Bhuvneshwar Kumar Likely to Lead Lucknow Falcons, Team Gears Up for Clash Against Noida Kings at Ekana

Arijit Bose

Lucknow – Veteran Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar is all set to take over the captaincy of the Lucknow Falcons in the upcoming edition of the UP T20 League, scheduled to begin on August 17. While the official announcement is expected shortly, sources close to team management confirm that Bhuvneshwar’s wealth of experience and calm leadership make him the frontrunner for the role. The Lucknow Falcons training camp will commence on August 6 and continue till August 15 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, the home…

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Harmanpreet’s Heroics and Kranti Gaud’s Six-Wicket Haul Power India to Series Win Over England

Arijit Bose
India

Chester-le-Street | The Indian women’s cricket team clinched a thrilling 13-run victory over England in the third and deciding ODI at Chester-le-Street, sealing the three-match series 2-1. A scintillating century by skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and a fiery six-wicket spell by young pacer Kranti Gaud led India to a memorable win on English soil. Opting to bat first, India posted a formidable 318/5 in 50 overs, powered by Harmanpreet’s masterclass – an 84-ball 102 studded with 14 boundaries. Jemimah Rodrigues chipped in with a fluent 50 off 45 balls, while Harleen…

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