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Time of India
2 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
IIT-BHU scientists develop green hydrogen from sugarcane waste
In a major breakthrough in sustainable energy research , scientists at Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) have developed an innovative method for producing green hydrogen using sugarcane biomass waste and a newly isolated bacterial strain. The pioneering research, conducted at Biomolecular Engineering Laboratory of the School of Biochemical Engineering, has been published in leading international journals, including International Journal of Hydrogen Energy and Fuel. According to Prof Abha Mishra, lead investigator and in charge of the laboratory, as well as associate dean (research and development) at IIT (BHU), the development has positioned the institute at the forefront of global biohydrogen innovation. The research team isolated successfully a novel hydrogen-producing bacterial strain , alcaligenes ammonioxydans SRAM, from sewage sludge wastewater. The strain demonstrated exceptional efficiency in converting sugarcane bagasse-an abundant agricultural waste in India's largest sugarcane-producing state, UP-into hydrogen gas. "The strain showed excellent potential for large-scale application. It serves as an efficient biocatalyst capable of transforming lignocellulosic biomass into clean energy," said Prof. Mishra. The bacterium, now officially registered in the NCBI GenBank , produces hydrogen through dark fermentation-a low-energy, anaerobic process that offers both economic and environmental benefits. Alongside hydrogen, the bacterium also showed potential for producing eco-friendly biopolymers , opening avenues for sustainable material development. A patent application has been filed to secure the intellectual property of the innovation. To optimise the hydrogen yield, the team employed advanced computational tools such as ANN-MATLAB and Python-based modelling. These tools helped fine-tune key parameters, enhancing reproducibility and efficiency of the process.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"Mujhe apni khud ki zameen tayaar karni padi..": Sameer Anjaan opens up on his struggles in Bollywood
Veteran lyricist Sameer Anjaan , who is known for giving several hits, including 'Teri Umeed Tera Intezaar', 'Ghunghat Ki Aad', 'Aaja Na Chhu Le Meri Chunari', 'Kheech Meri Photo, among others, talked about his journey in Bollywood and the challenges he faced to establish himself in the industry. In a conversation with ANI, he said, "It's a long journey. My father achieved success after 17 to 18 years of struggle. I was born in a small village in Banaras (Varanasi). I moved from the village to the city and from the city to this mahanagar (Mumbai). And this journey was full of ups and downs. I took very difficult decisions. I left my bank job. I left the offer to become a professor. I used to receive such offers because, at that time, I had completed my from BHU. So, people didn't have access to such educated individuals at that time. But I was adamant that I wanted to become a lyricist. That stubbornness gave me a lot of trouble in the beginning." The ace lyricist recalled the challenges he faced in the initial years of his career, saying, "I had so many trials that I used to cry at night, and I used to sleep hungry. However, I now feel that it was necessary. Because until you are aware of poverty, hunger and pain, when you write, it will look fake. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo There will be no reality in it. Because if you haven't experienced love, then writing about it will definitely seem fake. I knew at that time, the hunger that was troubling me today, this hunger, would take me ahead, and it did." Being born to a renowned lyricist, Anjaan proved to be a "boon and a curse" for him. As he shared, "Logon ko lagta tha itne bade baap ka beta hai to shaukiya shaayeri karta hai...I had to break those things, those walls. Mujhe apni khud ki zameen tayaar karni music directors made me sit in their sitting room and make me write, to see if I knew how to write, or if Anjaanji writes and gives it to me, like a ghostwriter. And it took me 4 years to pass that test. Laxmikant ke yahan ek mukhda pass karane mein mujhe chaar saal laga. Aur un 4 saalon mein mai roz unke yahan jaata tha aur Maine kabhi himmat nahi haari ki ye kab karenge gaana aur vo din aaya ki unhone kiya.." Later, Sameer Anjaan wrote lyrics for some of Laxmikant-Pyarelal's compositions, like they worked together on the song 'Aao Chalo Bhag Chalen' from the film 'Dil Hai Betaab'. Dharmendra shares pic with Alia Bhatt, Karan Johar and others from 'Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani' sets; here's how Ranveer Singh reacted "If you are afraid of struggle, you won't achieve success. The more you struggle, the better success you will get. If you decide this in your mind, then no power in the world can stop you on the way," he added. He recalled how his creations gained popularity among the people. "'Mujhe Neend Na Aaye'..matlab ye haal ho gaya mai jahan jau college mein, kisi function mein jau sab jagah yehi gaana gaaya ja raha hai.." His next successful project was 'Aashiqui'. "So, 'Aashiqui' changed the whole laga pura Hindustan mohabbatmaye ho gaya hai..I want to spread love to the world. I want to show that the only way to remove hatred is to spread love..." A soulful musical evening titled "Baithak: Sameer Anjaan - A Lyrical Mehfil" was held at the NCUI Auditorium and Convention Centre in New Delhi, celebrating the creative journey of renowned Bollywood lyricist Sameer Anjaan through melodies and words. The event was graced by the presence of the former Union Minister and senior BJP leader, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi , as the Chief Guest. The evening was hosted by Mukesh Gupta. The evening also featured soulful live performances by Mohit Tyana and Kiran Upadhyay, who brought to life some of Sameer's most iconic songs.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Cycling a fitness mantra & solution to pollution: Minister
Varanasi: Union minister of youth affairs and sports Mansukh Mandaviya urged the youths to cycle at least one hour every Sunday while he launched 'Sunday on Cycle campaign' by leading a cycling rally on Sunday from Amphitheater ground of Banaras Hindu University. With the goal of a 'Fit India and a Developed India', the campaign organised as part of the 'Drug-Free Youth for a Developed India' summit. Addressing the gathering at the Amphitheater ground of BHU, Mandaviya said that cycling is not only a mantra for fitness but also a solution to pollution. Today, Sunday on Cycle is being conducted as a major public campaign across the country, he said. He urged the youth to pledge to cycle for at least an hour every Sunday and join the call of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a Fit India, contributing to the realisation of a developed India. He mentioned that today, Sunday on Cycle is being organised at over 6,000 locations across the country. Earlier, Olympian and Arjuna Awardee hockey star Lalit Kumar Upadhyay flagged off the cycling rally led by Mandaviya, along with Union minister of state for youth affairs and sports Raksha Nikhil Khadse, UP minister Anil Rajbhar, MLC Hansraj Vishwakarma, and other dignitaries. Hundreds of students and citizens took part in this nearly five-kilometre-long cycling rally. During the event, the BHU authorities, including registrar prof Arun Kumar Singh, welcomed the minister and other guests. The 'Fit India Sunday on Cycle' is being organised by the ministry of youth affairs and sports in collaboration with the Cycling Federation of India (CFI), My Bikes, and My Bharat.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Health
- NDTV
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Encourages Youth To Take Up Cycling For Fit And Drug-Free India During Sundays On Cycle
The 32nd edition of the Fit India Sundays on Cycle culminated in a grand celebration of fitness and a strong message against substance abuse with Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Mansukh Mandaviya riding a cycle along with a massive crowd of over 3000 individuals here at the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) campus in Varanasi, according to a release from SAI media. Mansukh Mandaviya emphasised the importance of keeping the nation's youth away from drugs and encouraged the large crowd gathered at the BHU campus to adopt an active lifestyle saying, "A healthy body can only lead to a healthy mind and a healthy mind can only catalyse the nation towards Viksit Bharat," as quoted from a release by SAI media. The special edition of nationwide cycling initiative was organised in partnership with several educational institutions including Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Kendriya Vidayalaya Sangathan, Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE), DAV College Management Committee, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti and Bal Bharati Public School. "Sundays on Cycle has transformed into a jan andolan (mass movement). Today, all the educational institutions took part in the Nasha-Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat campaign at more than 6000 locations across the sub-continent. We can only fulfil our Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji's vision of a Viksit Bharat by eradicating addiction amongst youth. The Government's objective through this initiative is that the country's youth remain fit and healthy and become vital cogs in the nation's progress," Mandaviya said. Mandaviya was joined by Hon'ble Union Minister of State of Youth Affairs and Sports Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse, Hon'ble Sports Minister of Uttar Pradesh Girish Chandra Yadav,l, Hon'ble MLA from Varanasi North Ravindra Jaiswal, Hon'ble MLA from Pindra Varanasi Sh. Awdesh Singh, Hon'ble MLA from Varanasi Cantt Saurav Srivastava, Hon'ble MLC Dharmendra Singh, Hon'ble MLC Hansraj, Divisional Commissioner of Varanasi S. Rajalingam and Regional Director of SAI Netaji Subhash Regional Centre, Lucknow Atma Prakash, among others. The cyclists rode through the lush green and serene environment inside the Banaras Hindu University campus traversing through iconic locations like Sir Sunderlal Hospital, Malviya Bhawan, Birla Hostel, IIT Chauraha, Vishwanath Temple and then returning to the starting point Amphitheatre Ground. A sizeable crowd also took part in yoga, meditation and Zumba sessions making the event a grand celebration of fitness. "Under the guidance of our Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, the Fit India Sundays on Cycle is organised across the length and breadth of the country. We are getting some terrific response from the citizens for this initiative. Today, we organised the cycling campaign at BHU campus and I am very happy to say that a massive crowd cycled with us here. The youth understands the disadvantages of indulging in drugs. Somewhere we needed to make a start and the message is clear that only a healthy youth can lead to a prosperous nation," Raksha Khadse told reporters later. The Delhi edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle saw an enthusiastic turnout this week, with over 1000 school students from more than 300 schools across the National Capital Region joining the national cycling drive. India international cyclists Esow Alben, Mayuri Lute and Sushikala Agashe were present to motivate the young participants. "As a cyclist, it makes me really happy. I went to my hometown in Andaman recently for my holidays and saw that the Fit India Sundays on Cycle is active there too. People are taking these events to higher levels and I'm happy to see more and more Indians getting involved in fitness," said Esow, bronze medalist at 2022 Asian Cycling Championships. Conducted in collaboration with Raahgiri Foundation, the event also included yoga, Zumba, rope skipping, badminton, as well as school games zone featuring fun activities like snake & ladder, carrom, chess, mini golf, and ludo. The 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' is organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, in collaboration with the Cycling Federation of India (CFI), Rope Skipping team led by Shikha Gupta, Raahgiri Foundation, My Bikes and MY Bharat. The cycling drive is organised simultaneously in capitals of all States and Union Territories besides SAI Regional Centres, National Centres of Excellence (NCOEs), SAI Training Centres (STCs), Khelo India State Centres of Excellence (KISCEs) and Khelo India centres (KICs) across various age groups.
Times of Oman
3 days ago
- Business
- Times of Oman
UAE-India CEPA Council, BHU sign MoU to boost startup ties and global market access
Varanasi : The UAE-India CEPA Council and Banaras Hindu University (BHU) have signed a partnership agreement aimed at fostering cross-border scaling, knowledge exchange, and institutional linkages between India and the United Arab Emirates. The agreement was signed with the Atal Incubation Centre - Mahamana Foundation for Innovation and Entrepreneurship - IM-BHU (AIC-MFIE-IM-BHU), with a focus on providing global exposure and opportunities for startups emerging from the region. Director of the UAE-India CEPA Council, Ahmed Aljneibi, said the partnership marks the beginning of deeper engagement with the student and startup ecosystem at BHU. "We're looking towards different avenues such as healthcare, technology, finance, logistics, of the vital sectors that are being worked on today. Signing the MoU with BHU is a first step towards getting to know the students here, getting to know the startup ecosystem here in BHU and seeing what kind of problems the students are trying to tackle with their startups. Hopefully, we can find avenues of collaboration with them and with BHU in general," Aljneibi said. Echoing the same, Director and Professor-in-Charge of AIC-MFIE-IM-BHU, Professor PV Rajeev, highlighted the agreement's significance for local entrepreneurs. "An MoU has been signed with Atal Incubation Centre at BHU. The market in the Middle East will now be open for all the startups that come to us. If they have a good idea, we will tie them up with international investors as MoU has been signed so that the people of the startups of this area get a good marketplace," Rajeev said. Building on this collaboration, the UAE-India CEPA Council (UICC) and the Atal Incubation Centre, Mahamana Foundation for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Institute of Management, Banaras Hindu University (AIC-MFIE-IM-BHU), co-hosted a Start-up Showcase in Varanasi as part of the UAE-India CEPA Council Start-up Series. Held in one of India's most historic and culturally significant cities, the event underscored the UAE-India CEPA Council's commitment to deepening innovation partnerships with emerging entrepreneurship hubs across the Republic of India. A key milestone of the event was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the UICC and the AIC-MFIE-IM-BHU. The MoU aims to foster deeper collaboration in innovation and entrepreneurship, with a focus on youth-led ventures and technology-driven enterprises. The agreement is expected to catalyse cross-border scaling, knowledge sharing, and institutional linkages between the UAE and India. Speaking on the occasion of the event, Ahmed Aljneibi, Director of the UAE-India CEPA Council, stated, "The UAE-India CEPA Start-Up Series is about more than opportunity; it's about access, ambition, and acceleration. Through this initiative, we are positioning the UAE as an international scale-up launchpad for India's most promising next-generation ventures, particularly those emerging from Tier 2 and Tier 3 innovation hubs. Our goal is to build bridges that transform local talent into global players." Commenting on the partnership, Professor P.V. Rajeev, Director and Professor-in-Charge of the AIC-MFIE-IM-BHU, said, "This collaboration with the UAE-India CEPA Council marks a pivotal moment for our institution and the broader start-up community in Varanasi. By connecting our young innovators with international opportunities, particularly in the UAE, we are opening doors for knowledge exchange, global mentorship, and cross-border scaling. We look forward to building a robust platform that empowers student entrepreneurs to think globally and act boldly." As part of the showcase, participants viewed the official trailer for the UAE-India Start-Up Series, outlining its key offerings, including incubation support, fast-track UAE licensing pathways, curated mentorship, and direct access to leading UAE-based investors and innovation networks. The program concluded with an engaging question-and-answer session led by Ahmed Aljneibi, providing students, start-up founders, and incubation professionals with an in-depth understanding of the CEPA Start-Up Series and its application process. The Varanasi showcase marks a significant step in the UAE's innovation diplomacy, ensuring that the benefits of the CEPA partnership extend well beyond major metros, reaching India's cultural heartland and the next generation of entrepreneurial talent.
