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Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Chef Vikram Vij to mentor DDU IHM students
Gorakhpur: In a boost to hospitality stream of education, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University has announced a collaboration with internationally acclaimed Indian-Canadian chef and entrepreneur Vikram Vij, said the university's media cell. The tie-up aims to mentor students from the university's Institute of Hotel Management and Catering. The development followed Vice Chancellor Prof Poonam Tandon's recent visit to Vancouver, where she met Chef Vij at his iconic Michelin Guide-listed Vij's Restaurant. "During my visit to Canada, I met Chef Vikram Vij at his restaurant and we had a detailed discussion about mentoring our hospitality students," said Prof Tandon. "He has agreed to interact with our students and conduct interactive sessions on campus soon." Born in Kanpur, Chef Vij pursued hotel management in Austria and mastered classical French cuisine. He later moved to Canada and opened Vij's in 1994 — now globally known for its innovative Indian fare. He is also known for his appearances on Canada's 'Dragon's Den' and his bestselling cookbooks. The collaboration promises global exposure, hands-on insights and a valuable industry-academic link for DDU students, encouraging them to explore new culinary horizons . tnn
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Gorakhpur University promotes wellness with Yoga for women farmers
Gorakhpur: In a step toward rural women's empowerment, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University (DDUGU) in collaboration with Shaheed Bandhu Singh Degree College, Karamha, organized a yoga awareness programme for women farmers and paddy labourers. Held under the theme 'Yoga for Women Farmers and Women Paddy Labourers', the event aligned with the 2025 International Yoga Day theme -'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'. The session was led by university's Vice Chancellor Prof Poonam Tandon, who emphasized the importance of physical and mental wellness for women working in agriculture. Addressing the session, the VC said, "Women farmers toil tirelessly in fields and often neglect their own health. Yoga not only enhances physical fitness but also alleviates fatigue, back pain, and mental stress." More than 35 women participated in the hands-on session, where yoga instructors Neelam and Priyanka guided them through accessible yet effective asanas such as Tadasana, Bhujangasana, Vajrasana, and Trikonasana. Rani Devi, a farmer, shared, "The session helped them realize the importance of self-care." The programme saw active support from faculty, students, and researchers from the Home Science department.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Yogi to attend DDU University Platinum Jubilee celebrations
Gorakhpur: Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University , established in 1950 as Uttar Pradesh's first state university post-Independence, will celebrate its Platinum Jubilee on Apr 30. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will attend the event as chief guest. For him, the occasion holds personal significance—his spiritual predecessor, Mahant Digvijaynath , played pivotal role in founding the university . Mahant Digvijaynath, then head of the Goraksha Peeth, founded the Maharana Pratap Education Council in 1932. Long before the university plan took shape, he had already established two degree colleges under MPEC. When the govt sought assets worth Rs 50 lakh to approve the university, Digvijaynath donated both colleges—valued at Rs 42 lakh. Pradeep Kumar Rao of Maharana Pratap College noted that 11 of the original 18 members of the university's founding committee were from MPEC, underlining its foundational role. On Wednesday, Yogi will also lay foundation stone for a 1,500-seat auditorium named after Mahant Digvijaynath—a tribute to the visionary who helped turn Gorakhpur into a higher education hub. tnn
