Day: December 15, 2025

Awareness Programme on Sexual Harassment at Workplace Held at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) organized an awareness programme on “Sexual Harassment at Workplace (UGC Regulations, 2015)” on December 15 under the aegis of the university’s Internal Complaints Committee (ICC). The programme aimed at sensitising students and faculty members about workplace safety, gender equality, and legal provisions related to sexual harassment. The event was attended by ICC Chairperson Prof. Abha Mishra, along with Dr. Baljeet Srivastava, Dr. Rashida Athar, and ICC student representatives Ms. Rashmi Singh and Ms. Sutithi Hajra. The programme commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial…

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Smart Breath Sensor Developed by BBAU Researchers Marks Major Step Toward Non-Invasive Diabetes Monitoring

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Researchers at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Lucknow, have developed an innovative paper-based smart breath sensor that offers a promising non-invasive approach to diabetes monitoring. The breakthrough has been achieved by Dr. Monu Gupta under the guidance of Prof. B. C. Yadav from the Department of Physics, using a novel nanocomposite material. The research work has been published by the American Chemical Society in the reputed journal Applied Engineering Materials, underscoring its scientific significance and global relevance. University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Raj Kumar Mittal congratulated the research team and extended…

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Amity School of Fashion Technology Shines at Lucknow Times Fashion Week 2025

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Amity School of Fashion Technology marked a defining moment at Lucknow Times Fashion Week 2025 with an impressive student showcase held  at The Centrium Hotel, Lucknow. The young designers unveiled a thoughtfully curated collection titled “The Silk Routes,” drawing inspiration from historic cross-cultural exchanges that once shaped global trade, art, and aesthetics. The collection brought together luxurious silks, refined craftsmanship, and rich storytelling, seamlessly transforming heritage influences into contemporary fashion expressions. Each ensemble reflected a dialogue between tradition and modern design, highlighting how fashion can serve as a living…

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Ministry of Education Celebrates Outstanding Winners of Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2025 at WeSchool

Arijit Bose

National Innovation Movement Reaches New Heights as Winning Teams Receive ₹1,50,000 Each from AICTE–Ministry of Education Innovation Cell; Runner-Ups Awarded ₹25,000 WeSchool Inspiration Awards Indore: The Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MIC), in collaboration with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), today celebrated the outstanding winners of the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2025 at the Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research (WeSchool), marking a momentous chapter in India’s journey toward building a generation of innovators who will shape the country’s technological future. Smart India…

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Founder’s Day Celebrated with Zeal at Kakori Kanya Inter College

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Kakori Kanya Inter College celebrated its Founder’s Day with great enthusiasm and a spirit of pride. The programme was graced by renowned scientist Dr. Qamar Rahman as the Chief Guest and noted social activist  Shahnaz Sidrat as the Guest of Honour. The celebration witnessed vibrant cultural performances by students, including colourful dance presentations that reflected creativity and confidence. A Science and Art & Craft Exhibition, showcasing innovative ideas and artistic skills of students, was a major highlight of the event. The Science Exhibition was formally inaugurated by Dr. Qamar…

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Metaphor LitFest Highlights Global Literature and Timeless Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Metaphor Lucknow Literature Festival hosted two captivating sessions celebrating literary translation and the city’s enduring cultural heritage. The first session, “Pustak Lokarpan: Main Tumse Kuch Kehna Chahti Hoon,” marked the release of the Hindi translation of select short stories by Nobel Laureate Alice Munro. Translator Anand Yashpal discussed the challenges of preserving Munro’s nuanced portrayal of human relationships and emotional depth while adapting her work for Hindi readers. He highlighted how literary translation bridges cultures, offering insights into the delicate craft of conveying narrative rhythms, cultural contexts, and emotional…

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Metaphor LitFest Celebrates Urdu Poetry and Contemporary Literary Voices

Arijit Bose

 Lucknow: Metaphor Lucknow Literature Festival hosted an evocative evening celebrating two distinct yet deeply resonant literary journeys—honouring the timeless genius of Mirza Ghalib and exploring modern narrative complexities through Milan Vohra’s writing. In The Essential Ghalib session, literary critic, translator, and bilingual poet Anisur Rahman discussed the enduring relevance of Ghalib’s poetry with poet and performer Amitabh Singh Baghel. Prof Rahman, whose latest book The Essential Ghalib is a HarperCollins bestseller in Asian Literary category, explored the process of translating Ghalib’s Urdu Rekhta into English, highlighting the poet’s philosophical depth,…

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Metaphor LitFest Reignites the Legacy of Munshi Naval Kishore

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Metaphor LitFest hosted an illuminating session titled “Munshi Naval Kishore: A Legacy Reignited”, featuring Nita Dube, Himanshu Bajpai, Chander Prakash, Amina Hasan, and Gaurav Vatsa. The panel traced the remarkable journey of Munshi Naval Kishore—publisher, nationalist, entrepreneur, and one of India’s foremost custodians of knowledge. Chander Prakash opened the session, reflecting on the honour of revisiting a legacy he grew up with. Nita Dube narrated Munshi ji’s early life: born in a small village, educated by a learned grandfather, and trained in Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit, and Persian. At 15,…

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Metaphor LitFest’s Lawn Session Explores India’s Underworld with Crime Writer Manoj Rajan Tripathi

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Metaphor LitFest’s Lawn session titled “Crime Ka Paatal Lok” offered a riveting exploration of organised crime in India, featuring renowned crime writer and filmmaker Manoj Rajan Tripathi in conversation with journalist Zeenat Siddiqui. Tripathi, known for his work on films such as Mulk and Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge, shared decades of investigative insight into the dark corridors of India’s criminal underworld. Tripathi recounted how a story he was covering shifted from Banaras to Kashmir, only to be overshadowed by the live televised murder of politician Atiq Ahmed. He detailed…

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Deepika Chaturvedi Highlights Cultural and Environmental Significance of Gomti River at ‘Gomti Samvad’

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Filmmaker and environmental storyteller Deepika Chaturvedi shared profound insights into the cultural, ecological and emotional significance of the Gomti River during an engaging session titled ‘Gomti Samvad’. Addressing the audience, she spoke about the widespread lack of awareness surrounding the river and the deeper recognition it deserves in public consciousness. Responding to a frequently asked question on why the Gomti River became the central focus of her work, Chaturvedi clarified that it was not a deliberate or calculated choice. She recalled making her documentary “Gomti Udgam” in April 2018,…

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