Category: Lucknow

Lucknow: The Department of Commerce, University of Lucknow, in collaboration with the Malviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC), successfully organized an eight-day online Orientation and Sensitization Programme on Skill Development under the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The programme aimed to familiarize teachers, research scholars, and students with the core vision of NEP 2020, emphasizing the integration of skill-based learning and employability enhancement in higher education. The inaugural session commenced with a warm welcome by Professor Ram Milan, Head of the Department of Commerce. He highlighted the growing importance of…

Lucknow: The vibrant three-day Commerce Street Fest 2026 was inaugurated with great enthusiasm at the Faculty of Commerce, University of Lucknow. The event began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by Hon’ble Rajya Sabha Member and former Deputy Chief Minister Professor Dinesh Sharma, along with Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Professor Alka Khanna. The inauguration ceremony was marked by warmth and tradition as Professor Archana Singh, Dean and Event Coordinator of the Faculty of Commerce, extended a gracious welcome to all the dignitaries. Guests were felicitated with bouquets, shawls, and mementos…

Lucknow: A five-day training programme for farmers kicked off on Monday at the CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP), Lucknow. The programme has been organized to raise awareness among farmers selected by the Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), Siwan, Bihar, about cultivation, processing, and marketing technologies related to medicinal and aromatic plants. Thirty participants, including two women farmers from Siwan district, are attending the training. The initiative aims to equip farmers with knowledge about cultivation as well as product development techniques from medicinal and aromatic plants to ensure…

Lucknow: A Cervical Cancer Awareness Program was successfully organized at Lulu Mall, Lucknow, in collaboration with Kalyan Singh Super Speciality Cancer Institute (KSSSCI). The event aimed to raise awareness about cervical cancer, which remains one of the most common cancers affecting women. Every eight minutes, India loses one woman to cervical cancer, yet the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared it a preventable and eliminable cancer. WHO has set a global goal to eliminate cervical cancer by 2030, which can be achieved through: Vaccination of girls between 9 to 26…

Lucknow: The spirit of fitness and community came alive on Sunday morning as over 500 runners participated in the 2nd Run for Ark Half Marathon and Cross Country, held at the Seva Gram Railway Colony Ground, Lucknow. The event was organized by Advocate Amit Yadav, aiming to promote health awareness and a sense of sportsmanship among citizens of all ages. The event began at 7:00 a.m., with participants enthusiastically taking part in multiple categories covering 15 km and 10 km distances. Men, women, and youth runners competed with great zeal…

Lucknow: Delhi Public School, Shaheed Path hosted its much-awaited two-day inter-school fest, Inquizest 2.0, on 7th and 8th November 2025. The event brought together a celebration of intellect, creativity, and innovation, drawing enthusiastic participation from 40+ reputed schools across the city. The Opening Ceremony set a vibrant tone for the fest with the lighting of the lamp, a soulful invocation, and a warm welcome address by our Principal Dr. Manju Lakhanpal. The day featured a wide array of competitions in the fields of music, dance, literature, technology, art, and design,…

Lucknow: In a landmark study, scientists from the University of Lucknow have scientifically validated the age-old wisdom that food can indeed be medicine. The research, led by Vikas Gautam under the mentorship of Prof. A. M. Saxena, explored five edible plants of the Cucurbitaceae family-Momordica charantia var. muricata (wild bitter gourd), Trichosanthes cucumerina (snake gourd), Luffa acutangula (ridge gourd), Cucumis sativus (cucumber), and Cucurbita pepo (pumpkin). This comprehensive screening of antidiabetic activity, published in Cureus Journal (Springer Nature, 2025), was conducted through a novel four-In-vivo model covering fasted, fed, glucose-loaded,…