Day: November 30, 2025

7th International Conference on Plant & Environmental Pollution (ICPEP-7) Begins at CSIR-NBRI, Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The 7th International Conference on Plant & Environmental Pollution (ICPEP-7) was inaugurated today at the CSIR–National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow. Jointly organised by the International Society of Environmental Botanists (ISEB) and CSIR–NBRI, the global scientific event brings together leading researchers, academicians, policymakers, and industry representatives to deliberate on plant science, environmental resilience, climate stability, and ecological restoration. The central theme of this edition of the conference is:“Plants and Ecosystems for Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE), Green Growth and a Sustainable Future.” Dignitaries Grace the Inaugural Ceremony The inaugural session…

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7th International Conference on Plants and Environmental Pollution (ICPEP-7)

Arijit Bose

Lucknow:  The 7th International Conference on Plants and Environmental Pollution (ICPEP-7), jointly organized by the International Society of Environmental Botanists (ISEB) and CSIR–National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI), will be held from 30 November to 2 December 2025 at CSIR-NBRI, Lucknow. The central theme of the conference is “Plants & Ecosystems for Advancing LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment), Green Growth, and Sustainable Future” Dr. AK Shasany, Director, CSIR-NBRI informed that ICPEP-7 has attracted an overwhelming response from researchers across India and abroad. A large number of scientific abstracts have been received, reflecting…

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LIC’s Equity Investments Grow Nearly Tenfold in a Decade, Dominated by BFSI Sector

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: India’s largest insurer, the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), continues to play a defining role in the country’s financial markets, with its equity investments witnessing exceptional long-term growth over the past decade. The state-run insurer, which manages public funds on a massive scale, now oversees assets worth nearly ₹55 lakh crore, out of which more than ₹15 lakh crore is deployed in equities. According to available data, LIC’s exposure to the stock market has risen sharply since 2014. A decade ago, the corporation had invested close to…

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Koshala Literature Festival 2025 Showcases Eight Power-Packed Sessions of Art, Heritage, Cinema, Literature & Resilience

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Koshala Literature Festival 2025 continued to dazzle audiences with a richly curated lineup of eight sessions that celebrated cinema, culinary heritage, performing arts, literary scholarship, cultural preservation, and the power of human resilience. With each session offering a unique thematic lens, Day 2 and Day 3 unfolded as a deep dive into India’s artistic and intellectual traditions. Session 1: Muzaffar Ali Revisits Umrao Jaan as a ‘Trans-Generational Phenomenon’ The day opened with a tribute to one of India’s most iconic films in “Celebrating Umrao Jaan,” featuring filmmaker Muzaffar…

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Kabir Festival 2025: Day 2 Celebrates Youth Voices, Satire, Sufi Magic & Social Consciousness in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Kabir Festival 2025, underway at the Sangeet Natak Akademi, Gomti Nagar, continued its vibrant cultural journey on Day 2 with a compelling blend of youth-led conversations, cinematic reflections, socially charged performances, and an unforgettable Sufi-Kabir musical evening. From 12 PM to 9 PM, audiences from all age groups and social backgrounds poured in to experience the city’s most meaningful cultural extravaganza. Youth Takes the Lead with ‘The Buzz Box’ Day 2 opened with an energetic youth podcast, The Buzz Box, led by Kuljeet. The session set an interactive…

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