Lucknow: The 5th HITAISI Annual Program was held on January 7, 2026, at East Calcutta Girls’ College, Kolkata as an International Symposium in collaboration with Sundarban Mahavidyalaya, Panchur College, and Buniadpur Mahavidyalaya. The prestigious event witnessed the presence of distinguished personalities from academic and cultural spheres, lending great significance to the occasion. Eminent guests included Ex-IAS & MP Dr. Bikram Sarkar, Dr. Ujjaini Mukhopadhyay, Principal of East Calcutta Girls’ College, and Dr. Suvankar Chakraborty, Principal of Sundarban Mahavidyalaya. Renowned academicians such as Dr. Ashutosh Sarkar, Dr. Susnata Jana, and Retd.…
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CSIR-CIMAP Organises Scientific Hindi Seminar and Workshop on World Hindi Day
Lucknow: On the occasion of World Hindi Day, the CSIR–Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP) organised a Scientific Hindi Seminar-cum-Workshop in a grand manner at the Utsav Auditorium. The programme began at 9:30 am and witnessed enthusiastic participation from scientists, researchers, officers and students. The event saw scientific presentations by 12 research scholars from CSIR-CIMAP and other CSIR institutes in Lucknow, including the CSIR–National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) and the CSIR–Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (IITR). Nearly 300 participants attended the seminar. The Chief Guest of the programme…
Read MoreAROMA 4.0 Dialogues Drive India’s Next Leap in Aroma, Fragrance and Essential Oils
Scientist–Industry convergence under CSIR Aroma Mission charts a future-ready roadmap Lucknow | A Scientist–Industry Meet on AROMA 4.0 under the CSIR Aroma Mission was successfully organized on 07 January 2026 at CSIR-CIMAP, Lucknow. The meet brought together scientists, Directors of participating CSIR laboratories, policymakers, and representatives from leading aroma, perfumery, essential oil, flavour, and fragrance industries to deliberate on the future roadmap of India’s aroma sector. The objective of the meet was to strengthen science–industry–policy synergy, accelerate technology deployment under AROMA 4.0, and address emerging challenges related to climate change,…
Read MoreCSIR-CDRI Students Organize 8th Nobel Symposium on National Youth Day
By the Students, For the Students: CSIR-CDRI Marks National Youth Day with Nobel Symposium Young Minds Decode Nobel Science at CSIR-CDRI’s 8th Nobel Symposium Lucknow: On the occasion of National Youth Day, the CSIR–Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI), Lucknow, is organizing the 8th CSIR-CDRI Nobel Symposium at the Main Auditorium, CSIR-CDRI, Lucknow. The symposium coincides with National Youth Day, celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, and aims to inspire young researchers and students by showcasing globally impactful Nobel Prize–winning science. The symposium will acknowledge and celebrate the…
Read MoreGrand Premiere of Film “Mera Gaon” Held in Lucknow
Lucknow: The much-awaited film “Mera Gaon,” produced under the banner of Zero Film Production, had a grand and successful premiere at Gamtiya Banquet, Lucknow, on Sunday. The premiere witnessed an enthusiastic response from the audience and was attended by several prominent personalities associated with the film industry. Directed by Ratan Sharma and produced by Durgesh Singh, Mera Gaon presents an emotionally rich portrayal of rural life, social values and grassroots realities. The film struck a chord with viewers by highlighting the simplicity, struggles and cultural essence of village India. The…
Read MoreNeed-Based Seminar on Zoonotic Diseases Held at Samarpan Institute, Lucknow
Lucknow: A need-based academic seminar on the theme “Invisible Boundaries, Shared Threats: Zoonotic Diseases Beyond Species Barriers” was successfully organised at Samarpan Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Sciences (SINPS), Lucknow. The seminar was held at the Nirmal Auditorium with the objective of creating awareness among healthcare professionals and students about emerging and re-emerging zoonotic diseases. The programme began with the traditional lighting of the lamp, followed by a welcome address by Dr. Deepti Shukla, Principal, SINPS, who highlighted the importance of prevention, early detection of zoonotic diseases and the crucial…
Read MoreWomen Power Shines at Bundelkhand’s Biggest Folk Singing Platform ‘Bundeli Bavra’; Tikamgarh’s Savita Raj Wins Title
Chhatarpur: History was created at Bundelkhand’s largest folk singing platform, Bundeli Bavra, as women artists swept all the top three positions in the grand finale held on Sunday at Ambedkar Bhavan, Chhatarpur. Organised by popular regional channel Bundelkhand 24×7, the event celebrated the rich legacy of Bundeli folk music and emerged as a powerful platform for grassroots talent. After a record 2,735 entries and rigorous audition rounds across six districts, five finalists reached the grand finale. Tikamgarh’s Savita Raj clinched the first prize, while Sejal Soni from Panna secured second…
Read MoreNational Youth Day Celebrated at Ramakrishna Math, Lucknow
Lucknow: National Youth Day was observed at the Ramakrishna Math auditorium in Nirala Nagar, Lucknow, on the occasion of Swami Vivekananda’s 163rd birth anniversary. The event saw enthusiastic participation from students of numerous schools in the city. A vibrant procession of students was held from the Reserve Police Line, passing through Swami Vivekananda Hospital, to the Ramakrishna Math, celebrating the life and teachings of Swami Vivekananda. National Youth Day was declared by the Government of India in 1985 to honor Swami Vivekananda’s birthday on January 12. Since then, Ramakrishna Math…
Read MoreUnion Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari Launches Zero Fatality Districts Programme to Achieve 50% Reduction in Road Crash Fatalities by 2030
Science-based solutions designed by SaveLIFE Foundation target 100 high-risk districts across India; complements national road safety efforts Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari today formally launched the Zero Fatality Districts (ZFD) Programme, a national initiative encompassing several scientific interventions that are designed to achieve India’s commitment under the Stockholm Declaration 2020 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals of halving road crashes and road crash fatalities and injuries by 2030. The Programme, developed by SaveLIFE Foundation (SLF) in collaboration with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways…
Read MoreVenezuelan Opposition Leader Machado Vows to Return Home, Calls for Free Elections
Caracas: Venezuela’s prominent opposition leader, Maria Corina Machado, has pledged to return to her homeland as soon as possible, declaring her readiness to contest a free election following the U.S. capture of President Nicolás Maduro. “I’m planning to go back to Venezuela as soon as possible,” Machado, 58, told Fox News. She praised former U.S. President Donald Trump for his role in Maduro’s arrest and said her movement is prepared to secure victory in free and fair elections, claiming they would win more than 90% of the vote. Machado, who…
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