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The Hindu
19 hours ago
- General
- The Hindu
Applications invited for Krishi Media Award 2025
The Alumni Association of the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, has invited applications for the 'Hombale Samhita Harinikumar Krishi Media Award – 2025.' The award recognises individuals in print and electronic media who actively report on agriculture and promote awareness among farmers. Eligible applicants include journalists, reporters, presenters, media professionals, and extension workers. The award includes a certificate and ₹10,000 in cash. Applications should be sent to Alumni Association (R), University of Agricultural Sciences, Veterinary College Campus, Hebbal, Bengaluru – 560024. The deadline to submit an application is August 14, 2025. For details, call 080-23410754, email alumniuasb83@ or visit
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
3 ex-studentsof Bhatkhande to be honoured
Lucknow: Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya will honour three distinguished alumni—Purnima Pandey, Laxmi Srivastava and Abhinav Sinha—with the Guru Samman for their contributions to Indian classical arts on Monday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Sharing the information, Seema Bharadwaj, president of the Alumni Association, said these honours will be given as part of the university's centenary celebrations. She added that the university also plans to offer scholarships and financial aid to support alumni and promote Indian music and dance globally. "We are opening our doors to former students to elevate the university and Indian musical and dance forms to international prominence," she said.
Economic Times
4 days ago
- Health
- Economic Times
How to live past age 100? Doctor who crossed the century mark reveals lifestyle rules for longevity
Dr. John Scharffenberg. (Image Source: Facebook/Alumni Association, School of Medicine of Loma Linda University) What does it really take to live past 100 — and not just survive, but stay healthy, independent, and active? Dr. John Scharffenberg, a 101-year-old physician and public health expert, may have the answer. With a life spanning wars, pandemics, and evolving health trends, Scharffenberg has distilled his approach to longevity into seven consistent lifestyle habits. His philosophy is grounded not in genetics or fads but in daily, deliberate choices — ones he has followed for decades and now shares with audiences worldwide. Born in 1923 in China and trained at Harvard, Dr. Scharffenberg has spent most of his life studying public health and nutrition. He currently lives in California, drives his own car, lectures internationally, and runs a YouTube channel called Viva Longevity, where he shares his secrets for a long healthy life. He has outlived his parents and siblings, none of whom made it to 80, attributing his longevity not to luck but to a lifestyle rooted in discipline, simplicity, and evidence-based practices. Long before public health warnings became common, Scharffenberg decided to stay away from smoking. This early choice, made during an era when tobacco use was widely accepted, has proven to be one of the most crucial. The CDC confirms that smoking is the leading preventable cause of death, affecting nearly every organ in the moderate drinking was once considered heart-friendly, newer research from global health bodies like the WHO challenges that belief. Scharffenberg has never consumed alcohol, citing its links to increased cancer risk and other chronic diseases. His stance is that no amount of alcohol is truly approach to fitness didn't involve gyms or sports. Instead, he maintained physical health through hard, outdoor work — cultivating a large garden filled with strawberries, fruit trees, and grapevines. He believes the middle-age period (ages 40–70) is especially critical for staying active, as it is when many begin to slow down and develop lifestyle maintain a healthy weight and metabolism, Scharffenberg practices a form of intermittent fasting. He eats only breakfast and lunch, skipping dinner entirely. Research from institutions like Johns Hopkins Medicine supports such time-restricted eating patterns as beneficial for managing weight and reducing disease age 20, Scharffenberg has followed a vegetarian diet, in line with his Seventh-day Adventist beliefs. He includes dairy and eggs but avoids all meat. His meals consist of fruits like mangoes and persimmons, nuts such as macadamias, and simple foods like potatoes — a diet backed by science and practiced in longevity hotspots like Loma Linda, of cutting out all sweetness, Scharffenberg chooses natural alternatives. A favorite recipe in his household replaces syrup with cashew cream and fruit over oat-based waffles. He aims to reduce added sugar, aligning with American Heart Association guidelines that link high sugar intake to obesity, heart disease, and other chronic Scharffenberg's meals are also low in saturated fat, a key factor in preventing cardiovascular disease. The American Heart Association recommends limiting saturated fat to less than 6% of daily calories — a standard his plant-based, low-fat diet naturally meets. Dr. Scharffenberg's story is a reminder that healthy aging doesn't require extreme diets or expensive treatments. Instead, his long life is built on consistency, moderation, and basic principles followed over time. From skipping dinner to tending a garden, his methods offer practical insights into how small, steady changes can make a big difference. Through public lectures and his Viva Longevity! channel, he continues to inspire others to rethink their health — one habit at a time.
India Today
30-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
Delhi Technological University hikes fees for 2025–26 across major courses
Delhi Technological University (DTU) has officially announced a hike in its annual fees across multiple undergraduate and postgraduate programs for the academic session 2025–26. The revised fee structure, released via a public notification, shows an increase ranging from 3% to over 18%, making education at the premier institution significantly more increase affects students enroling in popular programs like BTech, Bachelor of Design, BBA, BA Economics (Honours), MTech, MBA, Executive MBA, MA in Economics, and others. Notably, the MA in Economics course has seen the steepest rise at over 18%, while most other courses have recorded a hike between Rs8,000 to Rs30,000 COMPARISIONIn contrast to the upward trend, part-time MTech programmes have seen a reduction, with fees revised from Rs43,200 to Rs40, increseBtech/BDes2,29,0002,47,7008%BBA/BA Eco (Hons)1,05,7001,17,20011.4%MBA2,29,0002,37,7003.8%Executive MBA2,73,7003,01,00010%MA Economics42,20050,00018.4%Master of Design2,29,0002,37,7003.8%PhD (Full-time)29,00032,00010.3%ONE TIME ALUMNI FEE INTRODUCED For the first time, a Rs1,000 Alumni Association Life Membership fee will be collected at the time of admission. This fee is now included within the overall STUDENTS TO PAY MOREDTU has also revised tuition fees for foreign nationals. For international PhD applicants, the fee has jumped from $2,500 to $6,112. Similarly, undergraduate fees have increased from $6,100 to $7,112, and postgraduate courses from $5,800 to $6, NOTIFICATIONThe fee hike has been approved by the competent authority and officially published by the university. Students can view the full breakdown on the DTU official here to check and download the detailed fee structureWHAT STUDENTS SHOULD KNOWadvertisementPlan early: The changes apply to students seeking admission in 2025–26Budget impact: Fee hikes could affect loan amounts, EMIs, and financial planningDBT compliance: Fees may still be subject to subsidies under various schemes, but full payment is required at admission- EndsMust Watch
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Texas Tech Alumni Association announces transition to become part of university
The Texas Tech Alumni Association is joining the university, shifting away from its previous status as a separately operated non-profit organization, leaders from Tech and the Alumni Association announced in a joint statement late Wednesday. According to its website, the Alumni Association has been an independent non-profit organization established by the first graduating class of Texas Technological College, now Texas Tech University. Leaders from the Texas Tech System, TTU and the Alumni Association released a joint statement late Wednesday announcing that the Alumni Association would become part of the university: The full statement, sent from an Alumni Association email account, reads: "As we set our sights on an even brighter future for Texas Tech University, we are excited to share a new era in our relationship with the Texas Tech Alumni Association (TTAA). To strengthen the connection between Texas Tech and our alumni, the TTAA will now transition to become part of the university. This new alignment with TTAA will ensure stronger integration of our shared mission and Texas Tech's long-term goals. This change allows us to enhance stewardship, streamline operations and increase transparency while continuing to deliver the programs and traditions you value most. From scholarship support and alumni events to cherished milestones like the class ring, the experiences that define Red Raider pride will continue under this new structure. For nearly a century, the TTAA has operated as a separate nonprofit, closely partnered with Texas Tech but governed independently. Recent discussions between university leadership, the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents and the TTAA focused on bolstering and greater alignment of alumni engagement with the university's strategic priorities. The result is a more unified approach that will preserve tradition and recognize the organization's history while building new opportunities for deeper involvement. Your support is vital to this momentum and our continued success. Whether you're mentoring students, supporting student scholarships or gathering with fellow Red Raiders before kickoff, you are helping shape the future of our university. We understand this decision introduces change and a period of transition, and we remain committed to communicating with transparency and care throughout the process. Above all, we are united by our shared passion for Texas Tech and a desire to enhance the bonds that connect us across generations. Thank you for your loyalty, spirit and unwavering commitment to Texas Tech. With gratitude, President Lawrence Schovanec, TTU Chancellor Tedd L. Mitchell, TTU System Chairman Cody Campbell, TTU System Board of Regents Vice Chairman Dustin R. Womble, TTU System Board of Regents Curt Langford, TTAA President and CEO Chair Missi Currier, TTAA National Board of Directors According to its current website, the Alumni Association has been governed by a National Board of Directors that sets policies for the organization, oversees operations and finances, and directs and supervises the programs and strategic plan of the association. More: Curt Langford: Texas Tech on the hinge of history The Association had more than 28,000 members and more than 100 chapters across the world, according to its most recently released 2023 Annual Report. The Association reported just over $7 million in total revenue in 2023, nearly $5 million in expenses and net assets of about $17.6 million. Its revenue came largely from membership contributions - about $3 million - along with rental income, sponsorships and other income. Its expenses included about $2.7 million listed as program expenses, $1.4 million in fundraising expenses and about $800,000 for management and general expenses, according to the report. Other information about the circumstances leading to the Alumni Association's transition to the university, as well as potential impacts to employees and members, was not immediately available. A spokesperson for the Alumni Association referred A-J requests for comment and additional information to the university. Officials with the university were not immediately available to comment. This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Texas Tech Alumni Association transitions to become part of university
