Category: Education

The Story of Prahlad, Hiranyakashyap and the Triumph of Faith

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Long ago, in ancient times described in the Puranas, there ruled a powerful demon king named Hiranyakashipu. He was not an ordinary ruler. Through severe penance and intense meditation, he had pleased Brahma, the creator of the universe, and obtained a remarkable boon. Hiranyakashyap asked for near immortality. He could not be killed by man or beast, inside or outside, during day or night, on earth or in the sky, by any weapon, or by any god, demon, or animal. Believing himself invincible, he declared that he was greater…

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Gender-Transformative Education Key to Long-Term Change in Education System: UTGAN Launched in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A major step towards making girls’ education in Uttar Pradesh more equitable, inclusive, and transformative was marked with the formal launch of the Uttar Pradesh Transformation of Girl Education Alliance Network (UTGAN)  in Lucknow. The alliance brings together civil society organisations (CSOs working in the field of girls’ education to collaboratively drive long-term and systemic change through gender-transformative education. UTGAN has been envisioned as a collective platform to strengthen efforts aimed at addressing gender inequality in education and supporting government initiatives focused on adolescent girls’ education and empowerment across…

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In the Age of AI, Clarity Wins: Rethinking How Marketing Really Works

Arijit Bose

Shivam Srivastava Lucknow: For years, marketing has functioned as a set of disconnected parts. Strategy, creative, media, and technology operated in silos, rarely aligned toward a single objective. This model survived when markets were slower and more forgiving. Today, it no longer works. Modern marketing is not suffering from a lack of execution. In fact, execution is abundant. AI has dramatically increased speed and scale, making rapid output accessible to almost everyone. Yet instead of clarity, brands feel noisier and more fragmented than ever. The issue is not speed—it is…

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Lucknow: A City Relearning How to Learn

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: On a winter morning in Gomti Nagar, a Class 10 student slips on a VR headset—not to escape reality, but to enter it more deeply. She walks through a digital reconstruction of the Bara Imambara, pausing to examine its labyrinthine bhool bhulaiya while an AI tutor explains Mughal engineering principles. A few kilometres away, an undergraduate law student debates the legal liabilities of autonomous drones, while a medical intern consults patients in Bundelkhand via a telemedicine node. This is Lucknow in 2026. Once celebrated primarily for its culture, courtesy…

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Common Misconceptions about IKS

Arijit Bose
Indian Knowledge Systems, IKS myths and facts, Indian civilization knowledge, ancient and modern Indian sciences, interdisciplinary knowledge traditions, Indian philosophy and sciences, Ayurveda and Siddha systems, Sanskrit and regional languages, Indian mathematics and astronomy, temple architecture science, cultural heritage of India, empirical sciences in IKS, evolution of knowledge traditions, non-Brahmin scholars in IKS, women scholars in Indian knowledge, governance and economics in IKS, art and linguistics in India, indigenous knowledge systems, Indian intellectual history

Lucknow: Numerous misconceptions about IKS persist, clouding its true nature and scope, which stem from many factors – limited understanding of its vastness, misrepresentation in popular media and the overlay of modern paradigms on ancient knowledge traditions. IKS is a dynamic, evolving, and interdisciplinary repository of knowledge that has developed over millennia in the Indian subcontinent, covering disciplines such as art, architecture, linguistics, health sciences, governance, mathematics, astronomy, etc. These are interconnected and deeply rooted in the lived experiences, cultural practices, and philosophical inquiries of the Indian civilization. Let us…

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State-Level Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan Camp Held at GD Goenka Public School

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The state-level camp of Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan was organised today at GD Goenka Public School, where students from various cities of the Awadh region participated with great enthusiasm. Conducted annually by Vigyan Bharati, the examination aims to nurture scientific temperament and curiosity among school students. Successful participants were selected for the next stage of the competition. CSIR–NBRI Lucknow Director Dr Ajit Shashney graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. MLC and Chairman of SR Group of Institutions,  Pawan Singh Chauhan, and Chairman of GD Goenka Public School, Sarvesh Goel,…

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Principals’ Conclave–2026 on “Mental Health and Well-being of Students and Educators: Creating a Supportive Ecosystem” organized at SMS, Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: School of Management Sciences (SMS), Lucknow organized Principals’ Conclave–2026 on the theme “Mental Health and Well-being of Students and Educators: Creating a Supportive Ecosystem.” More than 200 Principals from Lucknow and neighboring districts participated in the programme. The event commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp. Thereafter, the Session Chair and Keynote Speaker, Dr. Rajeshwar Singh, MLA, Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow, addressed the gathering and stated that mental health has emerged as one of the most significant challenges of our times. Just as physical health is essential for life,…

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Jeewan Sunshine School Sets New Benchmarks in Holistic, Technology-Driven Education in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Jeewan Sunshine School (JSS) is rapidly emerging as one of Lucknow’s most progressive educational institutions, redefining school education through a blend of advanced technology, holistic learning, and strong value-based foundations. With a focus on nurturing next-generation leaders, the school offers a wide spectrum of academic and co-curricular facilities designed to prepare students for a competitive and fast-evolving world. A key highlight is its EdTech-integrated education system, developed in collaboration with Next Education, a global leader in EdTech solutions. This partnership enables AI-enabled, activity-based learning that goes beyond rote memorization,…

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IIM Lucknow Study Examines the Financial Impact of CSR Expenditure on Indian Companies

Arijit Bose

 In Indian context, the study found that mandatory CSR may increase Cost of Equity  LUCKNOW: Indian Institute of Management Lucknow faculty has conducted a study examining the cost of equity with respect to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) expenditure, with a specific focus on poverty alleviation activities. Centric to the Indian market, the study investigates how mandatory CSR spending can impact investors’ perspectives, financial risk assessments, and the cost at which firms can raise equity capital. The findings of this research have been published in the prestigious Journal of Accounting in Emerging Economies,…

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NTPC Unchahar Launches Winter Workshop Under Girl Empowerment Campaign

Arijit Bose

Unchahar: NTPC Unchahar  formally inaugurated the Winter Workshop of its Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM) at the DAV Auditorium, marking another step towards strengthening education, skill development and self-confidence among young girls from nearby rural areas. The week-long workshop aims to empower adolescent girls through structured learning modules, physical activities and personality development sessions. The programme focuses on holistic growth by combining academics with confidence-building initiatives. The inaugural ceremony was graced by Vishw Mohan Singh, Project Head, NTPC Unchahar, as the chief guest. Senior officials including the General Manager (Operation &…

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