Author: Arijit Bose

Post-Monsoon Air Pollution Rises 26% in Lucknow, IITR Report Flags Industrial Areas as Most Polluted

Arijit Bose

Charbagh records highest commercial pollution, while Amausi tops particulate pollution levels; noise exceeds permissible limits across zones Lucknow: Air pollution in Lucknow worsened during the post-monsoon season of 2026, with PM10 levels rising 26.2% and PM2.5 concentrations increasing 8.2% compared to the corresponding period last year, according to a report released by the CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (IITR), Lucknow. The report, titled Assessment of Ambient Air Quality of Lucknow City Post Monsoon-2026, prepared by IITR’s Environmental Monitoring Laboratory, assessed air quality at nine locations across residential, commercial and industrial…

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Scientific Prowess to Propel India as a Hub of Indigenous Technologies

Arijit Bose

CSIR–IITR celebrates its 62nd Foundation Day Lucknow: The growing environmental challenges of climate change, pollution and loss of biodiversity underline the need for stronger scientific interventions to protect human health and the environment. Highlighting the critical role of toxicology in addressing these challenges, Dr Jayakara S M, Director General, Padmashree Group of Institutions and former Vice Chancellor of Bangalore University, said that toxicology helps identify and understand threats that often remain unseen but can have serious consequences for living systems. Delivering the 30th Professor Sibte Hasan Zaidi Oration during the…

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India to Open Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Campaign Against Malaysia in Bhopal

Arijit Bose

Bhopal: Defending champions India will begin their campaign against Malaysia in the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) Madhya Pradesh Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Bhopal 2026 on November 19. The tournament will be held from November 19 to 28, with six leading Asian teams competing for the title. The tournament schedule was announced. Besides India and Malaysia, the participating teams include China, Japan, South Korea and Thailand. All matches will be played at the newly developed hockey stadium at Nathu Barkheda International Sports Complex in Bhopal. India will face South Korea on…

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Trump’s Midterm Election Defeat Could Reshape US Politics and Global Order, Offer India New Opportunities

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The reported defeat of US President Donald Trump and the Republican Party in the November 3 midterm elections marks a significant political setback, with potential consequences for American democracy, international diplomacy and the global economic order. For India, the development could bring fresh opportunities as well as diplomatic challenges. According to the analysis, the Democratic Party has secured control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, reflecting growing voter dissatisfaction with inflation, economic uncertainty, the conflict with Iran and the Trump administration’s controversial policies. Although the…

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Kashika Kapoor Impresses Alongside Neil Nitin Mukesh in ‘Bewafa Se’, Set for a Different Avatar in Telugu Film ‘Cast’

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Actress Kashika Kapoor is attracting attention for her performance in the recently released song ‘Bewafa Se’, featuring Neil Nitin Mukesh. With energetic dance moves, expressive performances and confident screen presence, she has added a distinct appeal to the musical number. Kashika’s performance goes beyond glamour, showcasing a combination of expressive dancing, emotional depth and natural ease in front of the camera. Her high-energy dance sequences and engaging expressions have helped make the song a talking point among viewers. The actress is now preparing to explore a different dimension of…

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Lucknow Police Step Up Festival Security, Conduct Foot March in Hazratganj

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: With Diwali, Dhanteras, Bhai Dooj and Chhath Puja approaching, the Lucknow Police have intensified security arrangements across the city to ensure peaceful celebrations. As part of the preparations, senior police officials conducted a foot march in Hazratganj on Wednesday evening to review security arrangements in busy markets and sensitive locations. The march was led by Joint Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Bablu Kumar, IPS, and included DCP Central Arpit Vijayvargiya, IPS, ADCP Traffic Raghavendra Singh and other police personnel. During the exercise, officers interacted with shopkeepers and traders,…

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Can India Build Its Own Baykar? Long-Term Government Support and Combat Experience Hold the Key

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: India has the technological and industrial potential to develop a globally competitive private defence drone manufacturer on the lines of Turkey’s Baykar. However, achieving this ambition will require sustained government backing, long-term research funding and real-world operational experience rather than an overdependence on conventional procurement tenders. Turkey’s Baykar has emerged as a major player in the global unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) industry, largely through its Bayraktar TB2 combat drone. By the end of 2024, the platform had reportedly accumulated one million flight hours and secured exports to more…

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Deepotsav: Over 2,100 People to Perform Grand Saryu Aarti in Ayodhya

Arijit Bose

Ayodhya: The banks of the Saryu River in Ayodhya are set to witness a spectacular religious ceremony during this year’s Deepotsav, with more than 2,100 participants expected to perform a grand collective aarti on November 7. Preparations are underway to make the event a memorable milestone, with students from Sanskrit schools rehearsing at the river ghats. The collective aarti will take place in the presence of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Participants will wear identical traditional attire and perform the ritual in a synchronised manner, making it one of the major…

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Yogi Government to Organise Two-Day Divya Deepawali Mela in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government will organise the Divya Deepawali Mela-2026 on November 5 and 6 at the Jawahar Bhawan-Indira Bhawan premises in Lucknow, aiming to promote the skills and entrepreneurship of persons with disabilities and connect their products with wider markets. Organised by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, the two-day fair will showcase a range of products made by artisans and entrepreneurs with disabilities. These will include handicrafts, decorative items, Diwali products, household essentials and other handmade goods, offering participants an opportunity to reach consumers directly.…

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Deepotsav Preparations for 30 lakh Diyas Boost Earnings of Small Vendors in Ayodhya

Arijit Bose

Ayodhya: Preparations for Ayodhya’s grand Deepotsav, featuring a target of lighting 30 lakh earthen lamps, have already brought a significant boost to the earnings of small vendors operating around Ram Ki Paidi and nearby ghats. With devotees and tourists arriving to witness the preparations, sales of tea, samosas and street snacks have increased considerably. Vendors who usually earn between ₹800 and ₹1,000 daily are now making as much as ₹3,000, nearly three times their regular income. Rohit Shukla, a samosa seller from Gonda, said his daily earnings had risen from…

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