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NDTV
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Lucknow School Takes Students To Japan For Rs 3.5 Lakh, Internet Calls It "Good Initiative"
A school in Lucknow is making headlines for giving its students real-world exposure by taking them on a trip to Japan. A video going viral online shows young students from City Montessori School (CMS) interacting with an Indian content creator. The clip captures the Indian man's surprise when he asks students, "Is there now a school in Lucknow that is taking kids to Japan?" The children reply, saying that they were from Class 5, leaving the man even more surprised. The man then says, "Come closer to the camera and say that again. The school is actually bringing kids to Japan!" One of the students then casually tells the man that their school is also planning a trip to Germany or Vietnam, leaving the man even more stunned. "In our time, the school would only take us to the India Gate. That's it," the content creator says. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rancho (@ranchhod_jr07) He then asks the students how much the trip costs. The kids reply saying, "Rs 3.5 lakh per child". "And how many days is this trip?" the man asks. "10 days," they reply. When asked how many students were part of the trip, they said, "64 students." The man then interacts with a Class 11 student. "So it is not just Class 5, anyone who could afford could come?" he asks. The student replies, "Yes". At the end of the clip, the content creator shares his perspective with viewers. "It is nice to see children coming from India and exploring a new country. It gives them a lot of exposure. I understand education is expensive, but those who can afford it, it is great that they are sending their children. These travel experiences help them grow and become more mature and responsible," he says. Since being shared, the clip has accumulated more than 3.6 million views. Social media had mixed reactions. "CMS Lucknow is World's biggest school ! Yes, You heard it right. World's biggest," wrote one user. "Moral of the story - agar paisa ho to sb kuch tmhara (If you have money, everything is yours)" said another. "We were offered an Egypt trip too when I was in CMS for a whopping 2.5 lakhs for a week," shared a third user. "Very good initiative, I think student jab different different education system and culture se interact Krnge to wo techs, inventions ke bare early age se hi soch payenge," commented a fourth user.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
What is Uorfi Javed's net worth? A look at fashion influencer's career, education and more
Uorfi Javed's net worth: Uorfi Javed has made quite a name for herself in the world of social media and Indian television. Known for her bold fashion choices and fearless personality, she remains in the spotlight for both her unique style and outspoken nature. From television screens to viral Instagram videos, Uorfi's journey is nothing short of remarkable. Let's take a deeper look at Uorfi Javed's net worth, career, education, and her recent cosmetic procedure updates, including her swollen face due to fillers being dissolved. Uorfi Javed Opens Up About Her Lip Fillers and Swollen Face In a recent Instagram video, Uorfi (Urfi) Javed shared a candid moment with her fans, revealing the painful process of getting her lip fillers dissolved. She shared, "No, this is not a filter. I decided to get my fillers dissolved as they were very misplaced." The video shows a doctor injecting her lips, causing a swollen face and discomfort. Uorfi admitted that while she isn't against fillers, the previous results didn't satisfy her. She plans to get them again in the future, but in a more natural way. She added a warning for her followers, urging them to consult only experienced professionals. She said, "Many doctors with fancy clinics don't actually know much. Finally, I found @ – trust me, he's the best." This level of transparency about cosmetic procedures is rare in the entertainment world, but Uorfi Javed has always been known for speaking her mind. Uorfi Javed's Early Life and Education Born and raised in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, Uorfi Javed comes from a traditional Muslim background. She completed her schooling at City Montessori School, Lucknow, and later pursued a degree in Mass Communication from Amity University, also in Lucknow. Despite a conservative upbringing, Uorfi had dreams that extended far beyond her hometown. Her desire to enter the entertainment industry led her to Mumbai, where she began carving out a space for herself in the world of acting and modelling. From Struggles to Stardom: Uorfi Javed's Career Journey Urfi Javed began her journey in showbiz with small modelling assignments and minor television roles. Despite having no film industry connections, she continued to push through. Her big break came when she was cast as Avni Pant in the TV serial Bade Bhaiyya Ki Dulhania. Following this, she featured in several popular Indian TV serials such as: Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Punch Beat Kasautii Zindagii Kay Aye Mere Humsafar Bigg Boss 15 (guest appearance) The Traitors India (Join winner) Her fame skyrocketed after participating in Bigg Boss OTT Season 1, where her quirky fashion sense and fearless attitude made her a household name. Uorfi Javed's Reality TV and Fashion Highlights After gaining recognition on Bigg Boss OTT, Uorfi went on to appear in MTV Splitsvilla 14, hosted by Sunny Leone and Arjun Bijlani. Her reality TV appearances not only increased her popularity but also opened doors in the fashion world. She has collaborated with top designers like Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla, showcasing bold and creative looks that have gone viral multiple times. Her unique outfits and fearless style choices keep her constantly trending on social media. Uorfi Javed's Net Worth and Social Media Influence As per Times Now, Uorfi Javed's net worth (Urfi Javed net worth) is estimated to be around Rs 173 crore. Her income comes from a mix of acting, fashion modelling, social media influence, and brand endorsements. With over 5.3 million followers on Instagram, Uorfi regularly shares sponsored content, brand collaborations, and fashion videos that help boost her earnings. She has established herself as one of the highest-earning influencers in India. Uorfi Javed is more than just a trendsetter – she is a self-made star who has built her career with resilience and originality. From her education in Lucknow to becoming a bold name in Mumbai's entertainment and fashion scene, her journey is inspiring. Whether it's embracing cosmetic procedures or setting fashion trends, Uorfi continues to make headlines and grow her brand. For the latest and more interesting financial news, keep reading Indiatimes Worth. Click here.
India.com
5 days ago
- Science
- India.com
Meet Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla: First Indian To Be Sent To ISS By ISRO, Alumnus of World's Largest School in Lucknow; Do You Know He Is Gaganyatri Too?
photoDetails english 2933492 Updated:Jul 18, 2025, 11:10 AM IST First ISRO astronaut to visit the International Space Station 1 / 7 Shubhanshu Shukla made history as the first ISRO astronaut to visit the International Space Station (ISS) and only the second Indian to travel to space. Interestingly, he completed his schooling at the world's largest school, which is located right here in India. Born in middle class family 2 / 7 Shubhanshu Shukla was born in Lucknow to a middle-class family. His father, Shambhu Dayal Shukla, is a retired government officer, and his mother, Asha Shukla, is a homemaker. He completed his education at City Montessori School in Lucknow, which holds the distinction of being the world's largest private school. India's largest private educational institutions. 3 / 7 City Montessori School (CMS) was founded in 1959 by renowned educationist Jagdish Gandhi and his wife, Dr. Bharti Gandhi. It began in a small room of their modest home in Lucknow with just five students and an initial investment of ₹300. Over time, CMS established its first official campus, now called the Station Road Branch, and gradually expanded into one of India's largest private educational institutions. Spread across 20 campuses 4 / 7 Shubhanshu Shukla's alma mater, City Montessori School in Lucknow, is recognized as the world's largest school. As of August 2023, it had an enrollment of 61,345 students spread across 20 campuses. The school is also supported by a teaching staff of over 1,000 educators. English medium institution 5 / 7 City Montessori School is a co-educational English medium institution that offers core subjects like Science, Mathematics, English, Hindi, Social Science, and Art from pre-primary to Class 12. The school also emphasizes cultural development by providing training in Indian classical music, dance, and drama as part of its curriculum. Guinness World Records as the world's largest school 6 / 7 In August 2023, City Montessori School earned a spot in the Guinness World Records as the world's largest school, with a student enrolment of 61,345. Earlier, in 2014, the CMS society was recognized by the United Nations Department of Public Information (UNDPI) as an affiliated NGO. The school has also received the UNESCO Prize for Peace Education and the 'Hope of Humanity' Award from the Dalai Lama. Axiom-4 mission 7 / 7 Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) at 4:43 PM IST on June 26, 2025. His journey was part of the Axiom-4 mission, which lifted off at 12:01 PM on June 25 aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A. The Crew Dragon capsule successfully docked with the ISS the following day. (Image Credits: Axiom Space, MyGov)
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First Post
6 days ago
- Science
- First Post
'Holding them felt like home': Who is astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's wife, Kamna Shukla?
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla reunited with his family after an 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station. His wife, Kamna Shukla, a dentist, and six-year-old son, Kiash, can be seen hugging the Axiom-4 astronaut after being more than two months apart read more Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla met his wife, Kamna Shukla, in their primary school, where they first met and became best friends. Image courtesy: Instagram/@ Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla reunited with his family just a day after returning from an 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), and the heartwarming photos of their embrace have touched hearts across the country. Shukla, who shared the reunion moments on Instagram. In the images, he's seen hugging his wife and son after more than two months apart. 'Felt like home,' he wrote, capturing the emotion of the moment. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD As the nation celebrates the success of India's latest space hero, attention has also turned to the woman who stood by him through the journey, his wife and quiet support system, Kamna Shukla. So, who is she? From classmates to soulmates Kamna Mishra—now Dr Kamna Shukla—is a practising dentist based in Lucknow. Her story with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla began way back in their primary school, City Montessori School (CMS), Aliganj, where they first met and became best friends. 'We've studied together since Class 3. I've known him as Gunjan, the quiet, shy boy, who is now inspiring so many,' Kamna told The Times of India. That childhood friendship eventually grew into something deeper. The two got married in 2009, and today, they're raising their six-year-old son, Kiash. Her story with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla began way back in their primary school, City Montessori School (CMS), Aliganj, where they first met and became best friends. Image courtrsy: News18 Over the years, their relationship has weathered long stretches of distance, missed milestones, and personal sacrifices. Kamna shared how challenging it was during the early years of their son's life when Shukla had to be away. Still, she never wavered in her support, admiring his laser-sharp focus, comparing it to that of Arjuna from the Mahabharata. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Kamna spoke with pride of the transformation of the 'shy young man' Shuks was to the famous astronaut he is today. 'Seeing him interact so confidently and joyfully with students from space filled me with immense pride and happiness. Witnessing his remarkable transformation from a shy young man into a dynamic and charismatic individual capable of inspiring countless young minds is incredibly moving,' she told PTI. 'None of this would have been possible without you' Kamna has been both the emotional and logistical anchor in Shubhanshu Shukla's incredible journey from fighter pilot to astronaut. Before lifting off on the historic Axiom-4 mission, Shukla shared a note of gratitude on social media, thanking those who made the journey possible, and gave a special shoutout to his wife. 'As we plan to leave the planet early morning of 25 Jun, I wish to thank everyone who has been involved in this mission for their support and also to all the people back home for their blessings and love,' he wrote on Instagram. 'Special thanks to Kamna, my wonderful partner. Without you, none of this would have been possible, nor would any of it truly matter,' he added. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Alongside his words, the astronaut also posted a poignant photo, the two of them saying goodbye through opposite sides of a glass wall. Before lifting off on the historic Axiom-4 mission, Shukla also posted a poignant photo, the two of them saying goodbye through opposite sides of a glass wall. During his 18 days aboard the International Space Station, Kamna said it was the phone calls that brought her the most joy. 'Receiving his call from the International Space Station right after docking was an unexpected and wonderful surprise. Hearing his voice and knowing he was safe meant the world to me,' she told PTI. 'Our conversations typically revolved around his daily activities, the unique experiments he conducted, and the extraordinary experiences he encountered, which were vastly different from life on Earth. These phone calls became the highlight of my day through 18 days." Shukla's homecoming plans The long stretches of separation that come with being an astronaut aren't easy — but Kamna Shukla says she's learned to live with them. Over time, they've only brought her and Shubhanshu closer. 'Being separated is undoubtedly difficult and always brings an element of pain. However, our journey with the Air Force has taught us resilience and adaptability, making these separations easier to manage over time,' she shared. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Now that Shubhanshu has safely returned from his space mission, the focus is on helping him transition back to life on Earth. Shubhanshu Shukla has safely returned from his space mission, and the focus is on helping him transition back to life on Earth, says his wife Kamna Shukla. File Image 'Now that Shubhanshu has safely returned, our immediate focus will be on his rehabilitation and ensuring he smoothly readjusts to life on Earth,' Kamna told PTI from Houston. 'For us, simply being reunited after this incredible journey is a celebration in itself.' After weeks apart, she's preparing to bring back a sense of normalcy to their home, with warmth, routine, and his food. 'I am already preparing some of his favourite dishes, knowing how much he must have missed home-cooked meals during his time in space,' she added. Back in Lucknow, Shubhanshu has become somewhat of a local hero. Posters of him line the streets near his Triveni Nagar home, and his family has been flooded with messages and visitors. But for Kamna, the real celebration is in the small, quiet things. 'While the nation celebrates his extraordinary accomplishment, our family will cherish quieter, personal moments of togetherness. These moments of joy, sharing familiar stories, laughter, and enjoying simple pleasures are our way of celebrating,' she said. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD With input from agencies
NDTV
6 days ago
- Science
- NDTV
What Shubhanshu Shukla's Wife Has Planned For His Homecoming
Lucknow: Home cooked meals, quiet family time and sharing stories from earth and beyond... that's the kind of homecoming Kamna Shukla has planned for her astronaut husband Shubhanshu Shukla, the toast of the nation and only the second Indian to go up in space. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, or Shuks as he is known to his colleagues, friends and now legions of followers, splashed down on earth after 18 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS) on Tuesday. He is the first Indian on ISS. Shubhanshu is now in quarantine in Houston. Kamna is already there with their six-year-old son Kiash. "Now that Shubhanshu has safely returned, our immediate focus will be on his rehabilitation and ensuring he smoothly readjusts to life on earth. For us, simply being reunited after this incredible journey is a celebration in itself," Kamna told PTI from Houston. "I am already preparing some of his favourite dishes, knowing how much he must have missed home cooked meals during his time in space." Kamna has been in the US ever since Shubhanshu began his prep for his lift-off on SpaceX from Florida on June 25. The couple got married in 2009. They have known each other since Class 3 when they both studied in Lucknow's City Montessori School. Kamna said phone calls from Shubhanshu were what she enjoyed the most during the 18 days he was in space. "Receiving his call from the International Space Station right after docking was an unexpected and wonderful surprise. Hearing his voice and knowing he was safe meant the world to me. Our conversations typically revolved around his daily activities, the unique experiments he conducted, and the extraordinary experiences he encountered, which were vastly different from life on earth. These phone calls became the highlight of my day through 18 days," she said. Shubhanshu is now a celebrity with posters of him all around his Lucknow home in Triveni Nagar, where his parents and relatives have been besieged with congratulatory messages. "While the nation celebrates his extraordinary accomplishment, our family will cherish quieter, personal moments of togetherness. These moments of joy, sharing familiar stories, laughter, and enjoying simple pleasures are our way of celebrating," Kamna said. "His homecoming marks a beautiful blend of personal happiness and national pride, and we are immensely grateful for all the support and warmth we've received from across the country," she added. The prolonged spells of separation which space voyages entail are painful, Kamna admitted, but added that she has adjusted to them. And such separations, in many ways, have strengthened their bond. "Being separated is undoubtedly difficult and always brings an element of pain. However, our journey with the Air Force has taught us resilience and adaptability, making these separations easier to manage over time," she said. "In many ways, these moments of separation have only strengthened our bond, teaching us patience, understanding, and unwavering support for each other's dreams. Ultimately, we embrace the idea that anything truly valuable is never attained easily." When you commit yourself to a mission or profession of such significance, you naturally learn to overcome the emotional challenges that come with distance, she said. The couple is ever mindful of the greater purpose behind "these sacrifices, recognising that significant achievements demand considerable effort and perseverance". Kamna spoke with pride of the transformation of the "shy young man" Shuks was to the famous astronaut he is today. "Seeing him interact so confidently and joyfully with students from space filled me with immense pride and happiness. Witnessing his remarkable transformation from a shy young man into a dynamic and charismatic individual capable of inspiring countless young minds is incredibly moving. "His journey demonstrates the incredible power of personal growth and resilience. His story deserves to be shared widely, and I am delighted to see him telling it eloquently and always with a genuine smile," she said. At Lucknow's City Montessori School, their alma mater, Shubhanshu is the new poster boy for students, many dreaming of a career as an astronaut. And Kamna couldn't be more delighted. "I think this is absolutely fantastic. The essence of Shubhanshu's mission was always about inspiring the younger generation to pursue STEM fields, to innovate, and to bring cutting-edge technology to India. While the path to becoming an astronaut is challenging, it's incredibly rewarding. Those who choose this path will not only achieve personal fulfillment but also bring great honour and pride to our nation," she said. Shux is also part of ISRO's plan to launch the Gaganyaan-India's first human space flight-in 2027.
