Day: November 3, 2025

Speech at the Crossroads: When Democracy Struggles Against the Algorithm

Arijit Bose

By Prof. Balraj Chauhan and Deepshikha Trivedi Lucknow: Freedom of speech, the lifeblood of democracy, is under unprecedented stress worldwide. Across continents, the right to speak, challenge, and dissent is being pulled apart from two extremes. In the United States, unregulated social media amplifies conspiracy theories, misinformation, and outrage—sometimes spilling into real-world violence. In India, the pendulum swings the other way: digital regulation, designed to ensure responsibility, increasingly risks narrowing space for dissent. In Nepal, attempts to curb online expression triggered mass unrest. Together, these experiences expose a paradox of…

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Lucknow University Review Analysis Highlights How Gut Microbiota and Diet Shape Metabolic Health

Arijit Bose

Lucknow:A recent collaborative mini review led by Dr. Pradeep Kumar, Associate Professor, Department of Botany, University of Lucknow, along with his research scholar Vishwas Gaur and Dr. Madhu Kamle, Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, together with research collaborators from other institutions, has shed new light on how the human gut microbiota i.e, the vast community of microorganisms living inside our digestive system which plays a central role in regulating metabolic health. The study, published in the internationally recognized journal Frontiers in Medical Technology (Impact Factor: 3.8, Section: Nano-Based Drug Delivery,…

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IIM Lucknow Study Shows How Digital Platforms Can Achieve Sustainable Growth Through Ad-Funded or Subscription Models

Arijit Bose

 LUCKNOW: In a study conducted by Indian Institute of Management Lucknow, researchers have explored how digital platforms can balance profitability with user privacy using pay-or-consent models. As global debates intensify around user privacy and data-driven advertising, this research provides timely insight into the dynamics of pay-or-consent models. Such models allow users to either pay for an ad-free experience or consent to targeted ads, that can be optimised by digital platforms for business sustainability and ethical data usage. The findings of this study have been published in the prestigious journal, Annals of Operations Research…

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University of Lucknow Celebrates 150th Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel with Unity March and Cultural Events

Arijit Bose

Lucknow— The Faculty of Law, Second Campus, University of Lucknow, organized a series of events to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India. As part of the Sardar Patel@150 pre-event celebrations, the second day featured a quiz and poster-making competition, witnessing enthusiastic participation from students. Earlier, on October 30, an essay competition on various aspects of Sardar Patel’s life was held under the guidance of Dr. Shashi Prabha Joshi, Programme Officer, NSS Unit. Under the direction of Prof. (Dr.) Ramesh Kumar Verma, Dean…

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University of Lucknow Holds Workshop on Building Best Practices for Departmental Data Management

Arijit Bose

Lucknow— The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), University of Lucknow, organized a Workshop and Sensitization Programme on “Building Best Practices for Departmental Data Management” for DQAC members on October 31, 2025, at the Chanakya Auditorium, Faculty of Management Studies. The inaugural session was presided over by Prof. Manuka Khanna, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, University of Lucknow, who also graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Prof. Sangeeta Sahu, Director, IQAC, and Convenor of the workshop, welcomed the participants and explained the purpose of the initiative—to equip departmental representatives with effective tools…

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NTPC Unchahar Celebrates National Unity Day with ‘Run for Unity’ Walkathon

Arijit Bose

Tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s vision of a united India Unchahar — Commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India, NTPC Unchahar celebrated National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) by organizing a spirited ‘Run for Unity’ Walkathon. The event honored Sardar Patel’s immense contribution to the integration and nation-building of India. The program began with a floral tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel by  Abhay Kumar Srivastava, Executive Director & Head of Project, NTPC Unchahar, along with General Managers Ashutosh Biswas, Dilip Kumar Sahu, and S.U.…

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NTPC Unchahar Organizes Public Speaking and Anchoring Workshop for School Students

Arijit Bose

Initiative aims to build communication skills and stage confidence among young learners Unchahar — Under the guidance of Regional Executive Director (North) Mr. Gautam Deb, the NTPC Northern Region Headquarters, Lucknow organized a two-day “Public Speaking and Anchoring Workshop” at NTPC Unchahar. The workshop was designed to enhance communication skills and instill stage confidence among students from classes 8 to 10. The session was inaugurated virtually by Gautam Deb, while  Samiran Sinha Ray, Regional Head (Human Resources), also joined the event online. The workshop was conducted by The Lead Navigators, an…

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Training Held on Intensive Special Revision of Electoral Rolls under District Election Officer Vishakh G

Arijit Bose

Focus on accuracy and transparency ahead of 2026 electoral roll update Lucknow— In line with the schedule announced by the Election Commission of India, a crucial training session on the intensive special revision of electoral rolls for Assembly constituencies was held today at the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Auditorium, Collectorate, Lucknow. The session was chaired by District Magistrate and District Election Officer, Ms. Vishakha G, and aimed at ensuring accuracy, transparency, and inclusiveness in the ongoing electoral roll revision based on the qualifying date of January 1, 2026. During the…

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CSIR-NBRI celebrated its 72nd Annual Day

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: CSIR- National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow celebrated its 72ndAnnual Day on 03 November 2025.The event was graced by Prof. Anil Kumar Gupta, Founder, Honey Bee Network & Former Professor, IIM Ahmedabad, who also delivered the Annual Day Lecture on Bio-entrepreneurial choices for aspirational communities: towards ethical & responsible science as the Chief Guest of the function.Dr. Mahesh G Thakkar, Director, BSIP graced the occasion as esteemed guest on the occasion. On this occasion, the institute’s Annual Report for the year 2024-25 was released by the dignitaries. Director Dr. Ajit…

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Voluntary Blood Donation Camp Organized under ‘Rakt Amrit Abhiyan’

Arijit Bose

Event promotes the spirit of humanity and awareness about blood donation Lucknow — On the occasion of Ayyam-e-Fatima (S.A.), a voluntary blood donation camp was organized under the ‘Rakt Amrit Abhiyan’ by the Nobelre Society at Shia P.G. College, Lucknow. The camp, held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., aimed to raise awareness about the importance of blood donation and to collect blood for patients in need. The initiative was conducted in collaboration with Ravi Cancer Seva Kendra and Lucknow Health City Super Specialty Hospital & Blood Centre. The event witnessed…

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