Day: October 1, 2025

We Live in a World of More and More Information and Less of Meaning

Arijit Bose

Manoj Singh, ex ACS, UP Govt New Delhi: The contemporary world is defined not by scarcity of information but by its saturation. The philosopher Jean Baudrillard warned that modern societies live in the age of simulacra — where signs and symbols circulate faster than reality itself, producing “hyperreality.” Similarly, Neil Postman in Amusing Ourselves to Death argued that information without context becomes entertainment rather than knowledge. Today, we encounter an exponential increase in data, signals, and noise, but a corresponding decline in meaning, coherence, and wisdom. 1. Information as Overflow,…

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Capitalism and China: Who Changed Whom?

Arijit Bose

Manoj Singh, ex ACS, UP Govt Lucknow: For decades, Western analysts predicted that once China embraced markets, capitalism would transform the country into a liberal democracy. Yet, four decades after Deng Xiaoping’s “Reform and Opening Up” in 1978, the picture looks very different. China is today the world’s second-largest economy, a global manufacturing hub, and a rising technological superpower — but it has not turned into the liberal, free-market democracy that the West expected. This raises a provocative question: Did capitalism change China, or did China change capitalism? 📈 Capitalism…

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The Downfall of the Geologist: From Earth’s Custodians to a Discipline in Decline?

Arijit Bose

Manoj Singh, ex ACS, UP Govt Lucknow: For centuries, geologists stood as interpreters of Earth’s history — reading rocks like archives, reconstructing past climates, finding vital resources, and warning of natural hazards. They were guardians of knowledge about our planet’s deep time and practical guides for humanity’s search for energy, minerals, and stability. Yet in recent decades, many observers argue that the role of the geologist has entered a phase of decline — not because geology is less important, but because the world has shifted in ways that obscure its…

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Congress Observes Shardiya Navratri with Kanya Pujan at State Office, Celebrating Cultural Harmony

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Navratri holds a special place in Hindu tradition, symbolizing not only religious devotion but also cultural and social significance. The festival is associated with spiritual discipline, fasting, meditation, and self-purification, with the belief that observing these practices during Navratri purifies the mind, body, and soul. Continuing the tradition of previous years, the Congress Party celebrated the auspicious Sharadiya Navratri at the Uttar Pradesh Congress State Office with the worship of Adishakti Maa Durga. The ceremony included Vedic chanting and Kanya Pujan, where young girls representing the nine forms of…

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AAP Leader Sanjay Singh Questions RSS Representation and Role in Freedom Struggle on Its 100th Anniversary

Arijit Bose

Lucknow:  Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Uttar Pradesh in-charge and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh sharply criticized the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on the occasion of its centenary celebrations, raising pointed questions about the organization’s inclusivity and historical role. Addressing the media, Singh asked why, in its 100-year history, the RSS has never had a Dalit, backward class, tribal, or female leader, despite claiming to be a “national” organization. He questioned why the group fails to represent nearly 85 percent of India’s population, which includes marginalized communities such as Dalits, backward…

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Grand Durga Puja and Divine Aarti Held at Raj Bhavan on Ashtami, Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Inspired and guided by Governor  Anandiben Patel, the ongoing Navratri and Garba Festival at Raj Bhavan, Lucknow, witnessed a devout celebration of Maa Durga on the auspicious Ashtami Tithi, featuring heartfelt worship and a grand divine Aarti in a spiritually vibrant atmosphere. The ceremony was attended by Dr. Sudhir Mahadev Bobde, Additional Chief Secretary to the Governor, Dr. J.P. Pandey, Vice-Chancellor of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow, Dr. Manuka Khanna, Vice-Chancellor of Lucknow University, along with Raj Bhavan officials, staff, invited dignitaries, and other devotees. Following the…

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KGMU Students Stage Powerful Street Play on Dowry at Raj Bhavan, Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Inspired by Governor  Anandiben Patel, students of King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, presented a thought-provoking street play on the theme of “Dowry System” at Raj Bhavan, Lucknow, as part of the “Swachhata Hi Seva Fortnight – 2025.” The play delivered a deeply emotional and impactful message, depicting the destructive consequences of the dowry system. It portrayed how families suffer, daughters’ parents sacrifice wealth, honor, and peace of mind, yet fail to secure a happy life for their children due to this social evil. From the origins of dowry…

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Awareness and Counselling Session on Women’s Health organized under ‘Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan’ by BBAU

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, under the  leadership of  Vice Chancellor Prof. Raj Kumar Mittal, furthered the initiative of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India “Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan” by organizing an “Awareness and Counselling Session” focused on women’s health at the Primary School, Dadoopur Village, Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow. The programme was conducted by the Bhagini Nivedita Women Development Cell (BNWD Cell) of the University. The session began with an interactive counselling programme highlighting the importance of balanced diet and nutrition. Special emphasis was…

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‘Swachhta Hi Seva 2025’ Campaign: ‘Cleanliness Rangoli’ Programme Organized at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: On October 1, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, organized a special programme titled ‘Cleanliness Rangoli’ under the ‘Swachhta Hi Seva 2025’ campaign by the Sanitation Section. On this occasion, Dr. Ravi Shankar Verma, In-charge Sanitation, was prominently present. The primary objective of the programme was to spread awareness about cleanliness and encourage public participation in building a clean and healthy environment. Students from various faculties and departments of the university actively participated in the event and creatively expressed the importance of cleanliness through their rangoli art. Teachers, staff members,…

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“Colors of Developed India, in the Spirit of Art”: Award Ceremony for One-Day Painting Workshop Artists in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Lalit Kala Akademi, Regional Centre, Aliganj, under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, recently hosted an award ceremony for participants of a one-day painting workshop titled “Colors of Developed India, in the Spirit of Art”. The workshop had taken place on September 17, 2025, at the Faculty of Architecture and Planning, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow. The award ceremony was inaugurated in the presence of Prof. Mandavi Singh, Vice-Chancellor of Bhatkhande Cultural University, Lucknow, and Dr. Vandana Sehgal, Director, Faculty of Architecture and Planning, along…

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