Category: Education

The Arts Boom: More Students Choose Humanities, But India’s Job Market Still Favors STEM

Arijit Bose

NEW DELHI –  A quiet revolution is underway in India’s classrooms, with a growing number of teenagers opting for the Arts stream after Class 10, signaling a decisive shift in career preferences. While this trend challenges the traditional dominance of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), it highlights a crucial disconnect with an employment ecosystem that remains largely biased toward technical skills. According to a report from the Ministry of Education, the number of students selecting Arts increased significantly over the last decade, rising from approximately 30.9 lakh in 2012…

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National Education Policy 2020 Awareness Rally Organized at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A National Education Policy 2020 Awareness Rally was organized at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University on November 17 by the National Education Policy team. The rally was held under the guidance of the University Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Raj Kumar Mittal. The Chairperson of the NEP Team, BBAU, Prof. Sangeeta Saxena, along with Dr. Subhash Mishra and Dr. Manjari Raj Oraon, were prominently present on the occasion. The main objective of this rally was to make students aware of the National Education Policy (NEP) and to inform them about the benefits it…

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Ayurveda: A Cross-Disciplinary Health Science

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A hallmark feature of IKS is its focus on personalization and customization, never taking an approach of ‘one-size-fits-all’. Instead, it is deeply tailored to the individual, aligning with their personal prakriti (constitution), intellectual inclinations, and societal roles. Even learning in the Gurukula system ensured that the teacher (guru) would assess the student’s natural aptitudes, learning speed, and interests, and provide personalized guidance. Education in IKS also took into account the social roles students were expected to fulfil. For example, a student from a family of architects would be trained…

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Science and Innovation Take Centre Stage on Day 2 of EARTH 2025 at CSIR-IITR

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Day 2 of EARTH 2025, hosted by the CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR), delivered a power-packed series of scientific discussions and breakthrough presentations focusing on human health, environmental challenges, and emerging technologies. Researchers from India and around the world came together to share findings that underline the event’s vision — integrating science, innovation, and policy for a healthier and more sustainable planet. Focus on Health and Neuroprotection The day opened with sessions that explored human health and neurological resilience. Dr. Bhanu Singh (USA) presented advancements in long-acting injectable…

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“Aagman-2025” – A Grand Welcome for Freshers at SMS Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow — The School of Management Sciences (SMS) Lucknow hosted its annual fresher’s party “Aagman-2025” to warmly welcome the new batch of students for the academic session 2025–26. The event was marked by enthusiasm, creativity, and vibrant performances by students. The program began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the Director, symbolizing the start of a new academic journey. Students showcased their talent through energetic solo and group dances, melodious singing, ramp walks, and entertaining mimicry acts, filling the auditorium with excitement and cheers. Addressing the gathering, Sharad…

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Developing Future Leaders through Rotaract Club Installation at School of Management Sciences, Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The School of Management Sciences (SMS), Lucknow, witnessed a momentous occasion with the successful organization of the Rotary Club Installation and Pinning Ceremony. The event celebrated the spirit of leadership, service, and community engagement among students and faculty members. The Guests of Honour for the event included distinguished Rotarians — Rtn. Ganesh Agarwal, President Rotary Club of Lucknow, Rtn. Vibhor Agarwal, Secretary Rotary Club of Lucknow, Rtn. K.K. Srivastava, PDG-Rotary Club of Barabanki, PDG Rtn. C.P. Agarwal, PDG-Rotary Club of Lucknow, Rtn. Ashok Tandon, Rtn. Naresh Agarwal, Regional Secretary…

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Lit Quest 2025 – A Grand Literary Celebration at GD Goenka Public School, Mahanagar

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: GD Goenka Public School, Mahanagar, successfully hosted the two-day inter-school literary fest “Lit Quest 2025” on 07–08 November. Prestigious schools including CMS Indira Nagar, CMS Mahanagar, GD Goenka Public School Ansal, M R Jaipuria  Goel Campus, Colvin Taluqdars’ College, Mount Carmel, Little Friends School, Loyola International, Hoerner College and GD Goenka Public School Mahanagar participated with great enthusiasm. The event commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by Chairman Sarvesh Goel, Director Neha Goel, Headmistress Shaily Dawra, and the panel of distinguished judges, followed by a soulful student-led…

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The Kanpur Book Fair will be dedicated to ‘Vision 2047’

Arijit Bose

A festival of knowledge and culture will be held from November 13 to 23, 2025 Kanpur: Inspired by the  Speaker of the Legislative Assembly,  Satish Mahana, a grand book fair is being organized in Kanpur Nagar from November 13 in collaboration with the Government Inter College at the GIC Ground, Chunniganj. This grand event, dedicated to the theme ‘Vision 2047: Developed India, Developed State,’ will continue until November 23, 2025. The director of the book fair, Aakarsh Chandel, informed in a press conference that the Kanpur Book Fair will feature…

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Special Combined Annual Training Camp by 64 UP Battalion NCC at Lucknow Cantonment

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The 64 UP Battalion NCC, in collaboration with the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), is conducting a Special Combined Annual Training Camp (Special CATC) under the Yuva Aapda Mitra (Youth Disaster Friend) Programme at the AMC Centre, Lucknow Cantonment. The camp, which commenced on October 30, will continue till November 10, 2025. On Monday, Lucknow Group Commander Brigadier Puneet Srivastava visited the camp for an inspection. He was accorded a Guard of Honour by the NCC cadets on his arrival. Following this, he reviewed various ongoing training activities and…

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IIM Lucknow Study Shows How Digital Platforms Can Achieve Sustainable Growth Through Ad-Funded or Subscription Models

Arijit Bose

 LUCKNOW: In a study conducted by Indian Institute of Management Lucknow, researchers have explored how digital platforms can balance profitability with user privacy using pay-or-consent models. As global debates intensify around user privacy and data-driven advertising, this research provides timely insight into the dynamics of pay-or-consent models. Such models allow users to either pay for an ad-free experience or consent to targeted ads, that can be optimised by digital platforms for business sustainability and ethical data usage. The findings of this study have been published in the prestigious journal, Annals of Operations Research…

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