Day: September 29, 2026

AKTU Students Can Now Take AI Course in Hindi for Free

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Students of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) can now take a free introductory course on artificial intelligence in Hindi. The course, launched under the “India AI Initiative,” has been developed by HCL GUVI and OpenAI in collaboration with AKTU. AKTU Vice-Chancellor Prof. J.P. Pandey formally launched the Hindi-language AI course at the university on Tuesday. In its first phase, the course will be available to students studying on the university campus. Students of affiliated institutions will also be provided free access in a subsequent phase. The approximately…

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CSIR-CIMAP Celebrates 85th CSIR Foundation Day with Strategic MoUs, MoAs, Technology Transfers and New Product & Variety Releases

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP), Lucknow, celebrated the 85th CSIR Foundation Day with enthusiasm and renewed commitment to scientific excellence, innovation, and national development. The programme commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by the Chief Guest, Dr. Banani Poddar , Professor & Head, Department of Critical Care Medicine, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow; Guest of Honour Dr. Akhilesh Gupta, former Senior Adviser, Department of Science and Technology (DST) and Distinguished Visiting Professor, IIT Roorkee; and Dr. Prabodh Kumar Trivedi,…

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Devi Patan Teachers’ Association Holds Divisional Meeting in Balrampur

Arijit Bose

Balrampur: The divisional meeting of the Uttar Pradesh Junior High School (Upper Primary) Teachers’ Association, Devi Patan Division, was held at PM Shri School in Dhusah, Balrampur. The meeting was chaired by Veer Vikram Singh, National Vice-President and Divisional President of the Devi Patan unit. The main agenda was the upcoming divisional convention and election. Members decided to entrust Shravasti district with the responsibility of conducting this year’s election process. Several senior office-bearers and representatives from the four districts of the division—Gonda, Balrampur, Shravasti and Bahraich—attended the meeting. Among those…

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UP Metro Launches Cleanliness Week with Housekeeping Games for Safai Mitras

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (UPMRCL) launched a week-long cleanliness campaign across Lucknow, Kanpur and Agra, with a series of sanitation and public-awareness activities scheduled from September 29 to October 5. The initiative began with housekeeping games organised for “Safai Mitras” working at metro stations. As part of the annual activity, separate musical chair competitions were held for male and female housekeeping staff. The participants took part enthusiastically, providing them an opportunity to take a break from their routine responsibilities and engage in recreational activities. UPMRCL highlighted…

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UPMRC signs MoU with Bharat Taxi to strengthen first and last mile connectivity for Metro passengers

Arijit Bose

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath flags off Bharat Taxi service No surge pricing during peak demand; passengers get convenient taxi connectivity to and from Metro stations Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) has signed an MoU with Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited to provide Bharat Taxi services for Lucknow Metro passengers, strengthening first and last mile connectivity across the city. The initiative will enable passengers to book taxis from their home or office to Metro stations and from Metro stations to their final destination, making the overall Metro journey more convenient.…

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Is China Emerging as a Challenge for India in the Indian Ocean?

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: China’s rapid expansion of its naval capabilities is increasingly extending beyond the western Pacific, raising questions about its future ability to operate farther into the Indian Ocean. While the number of warships and aircraft carriers remains an important indicator of naval strength, the more significant issue is whether Beijing can sustain carrier operations over long distances with trained personnel, technical support and reliable logistics. China has been placing growing emphasis on developing a larger pool of carrier pilots and aviation personnel. Its efforts reportedly include identifying young candidates…

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Harmanpreet Hat-Trick Powers India to Fifth Straight Win, India Top Pool A

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Captain and drag-flick specialist Harmanpreet Singh struck a hat-trick as defending champions India thrashed Bangladesh 10-0 in their final Pool A match at Kakamigahara, Japan, to finish at the top of the pool with five consecutive victories. India had already secured a place in the semi-finals before the match. They will now face arch-rivals Pakistan in the semi-final on Thursday, October 1. Abhishek opened the scoring in the third minute with a powerful reverse hit from the right side of the circle. However, India suffered a setback shortly…

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World Silent Cinema Day: When Acting Speaks Without Words

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: In an era dominated by advanced visual effects, Dolby sound, 4K imagery and increasingly elaborate digital production, silent cinema offers a reminder of a fundamental principle of filmmaking: powerful emotions do not always require dialogue. World Silent Cinema Day, observed on September 29, provides an opportunity to revisit the distinctive language of early cinema, when stories were communicated largely through facial expressions, gestures, movement and visual composition. The form demonstrated how actors could convey complex emotions without spoken words. Indian cinema has produced several memorable examples of expressive, dialogue-free performance.…

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UPMRC honours woman security staff for returning passenger’s ₹20,000 cash, laptop and valuables

Arijit Bose

MD, UPMRC felicitates ‘Employees of the Month’ for August 2026 Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) MD  Sushil Kumar  felicitated employees for their outstanding performance during August 2026 with the ‘Employee of the Month’ award at the UPMRC Administrative Building in Gomti Nagar. For the month of August, woman security staff  Mamta Tiwari was honoured for her honesty and prompt action in safely returning a passenger’s lost valuables. On August 26, 2026, while on duty at CCS Airport Metro Station, Ms. Mamta found a black bag containing a Realme…

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Lucknow Metro extends Go Smart Card exchange window till 2nd October 2026

Arijit Bose

Passengers can now exchange Go Smart Cards for NCMC cards free of cost till 2 October 2026 Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) has extended the deadline for exchanging existing Go Smart Cards with National Common Mobility Cards (NCMC). The facility, which was earlier available till September 17, 2026, will now remain open till October 2, 2026. Under this facility, existing Go Smart Card holders of Lucknow Metro can exchange their old cards for NCMC cards without paying any additional fee. The extension will provide passengers with additional time…

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