Author: Arijit Bose

AIIMS Raebareli Kicks Off World Breastfeeding Week 2026

Arijit Bose

Raebareli — The Department of Community Medicine and Public Health at AIIMS Raebareli, together with the Departments of Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Paediatrics, held the inaugural ceremony for World Breastfeeding Week 2026 on August 1 at the ground floor of the hospital building. The event was aimed at raising awareness about the importance of breastfeeding and promoting the right feeding practices for infants and young children among mothers, families, and the wider community. Executive Director Dr. Amita Jain spoke at the inauguration about breastfeeding, maternal nutrition, and their bearing on…

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SPARKOFEST 2.0 to Spark Innovation and Entrepreneurial Spirit Across UP

Arijit Bose

Two-Day National Conclave “Idea 2 Impact” Set for November 28–29 at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University Lucknow — Saraswati Dental College & Hospital, Lucknow, in partnership with ZoopUp Technologies, is gearing up for the second edition of its National Conclave on Innovation and Entrepreneurship — SPARKOFEST 2.0: Idea 2 Impact — built around the theme “Innovate, Invest, Inspire.” It’s a fresh step by the institution to push the innovation and entrepreneurship agenda forward in Uttar Pradesh. The two-day event will be held at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Lucknow, on…

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UP Legislative Council’s Business Advisory Committee Meets

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All-Party Consensus on Smooth Functioning of the House; Leader of Opposition Lal Bihari Yadav Heaps Praise on Deputy CM Lucknow — Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya took part in a meeting of the Business Advisory Committee of the UP Legislative Council on Saturday, chaired by Council Chairman Kunwar Manvendra Singh. The meeting brought together Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna, Leader of the Opposition Lal Bihari Yadav, Sanjay Nishad, Akshay Pratap Singh, and Council members cutting across party lines. Much of the discussion centered on how to run…

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Students Connect with India’s Artistic Heritage

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Six-Day Painting Workshop Inspired by Manjit Bawa Kicks Off at Lucknow Public School Lucknow — Students at Lucknow Public School’s Anand Nagar branch got a colorful start to their week as a six-day painting workshop centered on the life and work of celebrated Indian contemporary artist Manjit Bawa (1941–2008) opened on campus. The workshop is part of the school’s Aesthetic and Cultural Development Programme for 2026–27, and has been organized jointly by Lucknow Public Schools and Colleges and Florescence Art Gallery, Lucknow. The idea behind the initiative is simple but ambitious:…

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Dr. Akanksha Singh to be Honored with Prestigious NASI Young Scientist Award (NYS) 2026 for Outstanding Research Contributions

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Lucknow: CSIR–Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP) is proud to announce that Dr. Akanksha Singh, Scientist-D in the Division of Crop Protection and Production, has been selected for the prestigious National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI) Young Scientist Award 2026. Dr. Singh is also an Indian National Science Academy (INSA) Young Scientist, an INSA Young Associate, and an active member of the Indian National Young Academy of Sciences (INYAS). The NASI Young Scientist Award will be formally conferred during the Felicitation Ceremony at the 96th Annual Session and…

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Amity University Lucknow Welcomes Freshers with Vedic Rituals, Orientation Programme

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The new academic session at Amity University Lucknow Campus commenced on Monday with a traditional Vedic Havan-Poojan and an Student Induction programme “Deeksharambha-2026” for students admitted to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The event marked the beginning of the students’ academic journey and introduced them to the University’s academic environment, culture and support systems. The “Deeksharambha-2026” programme was attended by Prof. (Dr.) Anil Vashisht, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Amity University Lucknow Campus; Wing Commander (Retd.) Dr. Anil Tiwari, Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor; Dr. Rajeev Verma, Dean – Student Welfare; and Prof. Rajesh…

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Large Turnout of Young People Pledges to Stay Away from Drugs at Ramakrishna Math, Lucknow

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Ramakrishna Math

Large Turnout of Young People Pledges to Stay Away from Drugs at Ramakrishna Math, Lucknow Math president Swami Muktinathananda administers the oath to youth, in response to PM Narendra Modi’s call LUCKNOW: Ramakrishna Math in Niralanagar, Lucknow, is taking part as a partner institution in the nationwide youth drug-de-addiction campaign being run by the Government of India. As part of the drive, young people gathered at the Math today connected virtually with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and took the pledge to participate in the Nasha Mukt Yuva Viksit Bharat Sankalp…

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Gig Educators Need Stronger Labor and Governance Policies

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“While gig workers take refuge in the Social Security Code, 2020, amid a rising gig economy, Indian gig educators also require more pronounced policies and pay parity,” writes Usha Kumari. Lucknow: India’s economy is currently defined by speed, scale, and innovation, yet its labor laws and corporate governance continue to lag behind this growth. Nowhere is that gap more visible than in edtech, one of the country’s fastest-expanding sectors, where new startups launch every day. While India champions reforms aimed at protecting and elevating educators, many edtech startups are exploiting…

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DIG and CDO Hear Out Complainants at Sampoorna Samadhan Diwas in Tehsil Gonda Sadar

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Sampoorna Samadhan Diwas

 Sampoorna Samadhan Diwas in Tehsil Gonda Sadar: DIG and CDO Hear Out Complainants CDO orders full, timely and quality resolution of every complaint received on Samadhan Diwas 174 complaints filed at Gonda Sadar; 5 resolved on the spot GONDA: In line with government policy of resolving public grievances at a single venue, Sampoorna Samadhan Diwas was held across all tehsils of the district today. At Tehsil Gonda Sadar, Devipatan Range DIG Ashok Shukla and Chief Development Officer Dayanand Prasad sat and heard out complainants directly, before forwarding the grievances to…

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MJP Rohilkhand University Holds Large-Scale Tree Plantation Drive

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BAREILLY, August 1: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University in Bareilly held a large tree plantation drive near its Golden Jubilee Gate today, as part of its continuing push toward environmental protection and a greener campus. Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.P. Singh kicked off the event by planting the first sapling himself. In his address, he said environmental protection has become one of the most pressing needs of our time. Planting a tree, he added, is only the first step — everyone also has a responsibility to see it grows and thrives afterward.…

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