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New Indian Express
15-06-2025
- Science
- New Indian Express
An unwavering accord with the roots
Professor Nautiyal embodies a profound connection with his roots. His experiences during his formative years shaped his mission to empower the next generation. Professor Nautiyal embodies a profound connection with his roots. His experiences during his formative years shaped his mission to empower the next generation. Express UTTARAKHAND : Where successful individuals often distance themselves from their humble beginnings, Professor Bhagwati Prasad Nautiyal stands out as a remarkable exception. A faculty member at Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Uttarakhand University of Horticulture & Forestry in Pauri district, and deeply devoted to his native soil, Professor Nautiyal not only vividly remembers his own arduous past but actively extends a helping hand to talented students navigating similar struggles. Professor Nautiyal embodies a profound connection with his roots. His experiences during his formative years shaped his mission to empower the next generation. 'I know what it's like to face obstacles in realising your aspirations, and it's a privilege to extend a hand to those who possess immense talent but lack the resources or guidance to truly shine,' the professor shares. Born in August 1970, in the small village of Kyeark in Chamoli district (now Rudraprayag), Nautiyal's early life was marked by hardship. His farmer father struggled to support the family. Thus, young Nautiyal completed primary and intermediate education, supported by his maternal uncle and cousin. His cousin brother arranged his accommodation and had to bear his university fee at HNB Garhwal University during his BSc degree. 'While continuing my studies, I started taking tuitions to pay my university education fees, accommodation, and other expenses,' he shares. His profound love for learning fueled his relentless drive to excel, leading him to earn his BSc (1990), BEd (1991), MSc (Botany, 1993), and PhD (Botany, 1997). A breakthrough arrived in 1998 in form of a Post-Doc Fellowship at Garhwal University's High Altitude Plant Physiology Research Centre, focusing on Medicinal & Aromatic Plants. He delved deep into medicinal plant research, exploring the Himalayas, and pioneered cultivation technology for two vital species: 'Kutki' and 'Archa'. He also established key UG and PG diploma courses, whose graduates now thrive in the pharmaceutical sector. During this period, the department tasked him with initiating commercial Kutki cultivation in Ghes Village, Chamoli. Demonstrating hands-on approach, he trekked 22 km, personally training villagers and distributing seedlings. Through his persistent efforts, Kutki sowing began in 2002, turning Ghes into a cultivation hub.
India Today
08-05-2025
- India Today
Kerala bride's gold worth Rs 22 lakh stolen on wedding night reappears days later
In a bizarre case, gold ornaments worth around Rs 22 lakh belonging to a newly married woman, which vanished from her husband's house on the night of their wedding, mysteriously reappeared days later near the same residence in Kannur, jewellery, weighing 240 grams, was found inside a white cloth bag just two metres away from the house in Paliyeri, Karivellur village, on the Kasaragod-Kannur border. The stolen ornaments belonged to Archa, a software developer from Kollam working with an American credit reporting firm. She married fellow tech professional AK Arjun at his family home in Karivellur on May mysterious disappearance and reappearance of the bridal jewellery has baffled the Payyannur police. 'Bangles, bracelets studded with red stones, coin chain, short necklace, earrings, finger rings, chains, waist belt, all of it have been safely returned in the bag,' said Sub-Inspector Saneeth C of Payyannur Police, confirming that not a single piece was missing. According to the police, Archa had removed her bridal gold after the guests left and placed the ornaments in a shoulder bag, which she stored in a cupboard in the first-floor bedroom. Around 9 pm, she opened the cupboard and discovered the jewellery missing. The family immediately alerted the police arrived with a dog squad and began an intensive investigation, starting with a list of all guests who had attended the wedding function. Initial questioning focused on guests from Kannur, who were associated with the groom's May 5 and 6, we were in Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram, questioning the bride's guests and their friends but we did not get any leads,' said the on May 7, during a recheck of the house premises, police spotted a white cloth bag close to the building. Fingerprint experts have since collected samples from both the jewellery and all family members. IN THIS STORY#Kerala
