Category: Featured News

The Downfall of the Geologist: From Earth’s Custodians to a Discipline in Decline?

Arijit Bose

Manoj Singh, ex ACS, UP Govt Lucknow: For centuries, geologists stood as interpreters of Earth’s history — reading rocks like archives, reconstructing past climates, finding vital resources, and warning of natural hazards. They were guardians of knowledge about our planet’s deep time and practical guides for humanity’s search for energy, minerals, and stability. Yet in recent decades, many observers argue that the role of the geologist has entered a phase of decline — not because geology is less important, but because the world has shifted in ways that obscure its…

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Grand Durga Puja and Divine Aarti Held at Raj Bhavan on Ashtami, Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Inspired and guided by Governor  Anandiben Patel, the ongoing Navratri and Garba Festival at Raj Bhavan, Lucknow, witnessed a devout celebration of Maa Durga on the auspicious Ashtami Tithi, featuring heartfelt worship and a grand divine Aarti in a spiritually vibrant atmosphere. The ceremony was attended by Dr. Sudhir Mahadev Bobde, Additional Chief Secretary to the Governor, Dr. J.P. Pandey, Vice-Chancellor of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow, Dr. Manuka Khanna, Vice-Chancellor of Lucknow University, along with Raj Bhavan officials, staff, invited dignitaries, and other devotees. Following the…

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“Colors of Developed India, in the Spirit of Art”: Award Ceremony for One-Day Painting Workshop Artists in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Lalit Kala Akademi, Regional Centre, Aliganj, under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, recently hosted an award ceremony for participants of a one-day painting workshop titled “Colors of Developed India, in the Spirit of Art”. The workshop had taken place on September 17, 2025, at the Faculty of Architecture and Planning, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow. The award ceremony was inaugurated in the presence of Prof. Mandavi Singh, Vice-Chancellor of Bhatkhande Cultural University, Lucknow, and Dr. Vandana Sehgal, Director, Faculty of Architecture and Planning, along…

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Bigger, Bolder, Stronger: Indian Street Premier League Season 3 Set for Spectacular Return from January 9, 2026; MVP to Win Brand-New Porsche 911

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: After two highly successful seasons, the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), India’s leading Tennis-Ball T10 tournament, is gearing up for its third edition with even more grandeur and excitement. The eight-team tournament will be held in Surat from January 9 to February 6, 2026, with trials starting on October 5, 2025, across 101 cities. The highlight of Season 3 will be the brand-new Porsche 911 awarded to the Most Valuable Player (MVP), underscoring the league’s growing stature on par with global sporting standards. The announcement was made at a…

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Nizami Bandhu and Dastangoi Bring Storytelling and Sufi Magic to Lucknow’s Gomti Book Festival

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The penultimate day of the 4th Gomti Book Festival unfolded as a majestic celebration of storytelling and music, drawing an enthralled audience to the historic grounds of the University of Lucknow. The evening began with the spellbinding Dastangoi by Himanshu Bajpai and Pragya Sharma, whose evocative narration transported listeners into the timeless world of oral traditions. Narrating the tale of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, the duo used their trademark Dastangoi style and enthralled the audience with the story of the queen of Indore during the Maratha Empire who established Maheshwar…

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BBAU Creates History: Featured in Stanford’s Top 2% Scientists List, Honored with ‘Indian Research Citation Award 2025’

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) has marked a historic milestone in its academic journey, earning accolades both globally and nationally for its outstanding research contributions. Fifteen faculty members have been featured in Stanford University’s prestigious list of the top 2% scientists worldwide, showcasing the university’s growing global research footprint. (Sources: https://elsevier.digitalcommonsdata.com) The honored scientists are Prof. Naveen Kumar Arora, Prof. Ram Chandra, Dr. Jaishanker Singh, Dr. Ram Naresh Bhargava, Prof. B.C. Yadav, Prof. B. S. Bhadoria, Prof. Devesh Kumar, Dr. Rajesh Kumar Singh, Dr. Aditya Khanparia, Dr. Abhishek Verma,…

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Stories, Shayari and Sur: Day 7 of 4th Gomti Book Festival Charms Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Gomti Book Festival has truly become a literary and cultural landmark in Lucknow, with University of Lucknow’s sprawling grounds buzzing with readers, authors, artists, and families from across Uttar Pradesh. With lakhs of visitors at the venue, over 200 stalls featuring India’s leading publishers, and a dynamic line-up of literary sessions, cultural performances and children’s activities, the festival has transformed the city into a celebration of words, ideas and imagination. From morning till evening, the University of Lucknow campus resonates with the energy of book launches, storytelling sessions,…

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Immense Employment Opportunities in Button Mushroom Cultivation: Prof. Amritesh Chandra Shukla

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Karina Afzal, a research scholar in the Department of Botany, University of Lucknow, successfully completed the viva-voce examination of her Ph.D. thesis titled “Diseases and Competitor Molds of Button Mushroom and Their Biological Management” under the supervision of Prof. Amritesh Chandra Shukla. In her research work, Karina identified the diseases and competitor molds affecting button mushroom cultivation and suggested biological management measures for them. The external examiner, Prof. Rakesh Kumar Pandey, a distinguished scientist from CIMAP, not only appreciated the research but also encouraged its extension to rural women…

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From Campus to Cloud: LU Student Launches Alumconn, a Free Student SaaS Platform

Arijit Bose

Lucknow – Ghanshyam, a 3rd-year B.Tech CSE student from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, University of Lucknow, has developed Alumconn (alumconn.in), a free SaaS platform that is being hailed as a game-changer in the student community ecosystem. At a time when most start-ups wait for funding and grants, Ghanshyam has demonstrated that strong ideas, determination, and smart execution can build a platform without financial backing. The idea of Alumconn was born in his first year of college when Ghanshyam observed a wide gap…

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Professors Amarika Singh and Ratanlal Godara Moot Organization of Retired Academics

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Renowned educationist and former Vice-Chancellor Professor Amarika Singh recently paid a courtesy visit to senior academic and former Vice-Chancellor Professor Ratanlal Godara. During their meeting, the two veteran scholars deliberated on forming an organization of retired professors and vice-chancellors with the aim of linking education more closely with employment and positioning India as a global leader in knowledge and innovation. The discussion highlighted the growing importance of skill-based education, with both scholars emphasizing that nations with skilled citizens are advancing rapidly in today’s world. They noted that India’s National…

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