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Time of India
12 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Gaya weaver's daughter Kashish Kumari secures AIR 8,910 in OBC category
Patna: Silent struggles, quiet perseverance and undying hope — if these words could define someone, it would be 17-year-old Kashish Kumari who hasn't let Bihar's "IIT factory" down. The girl, who hails from Patwa Toli, a small settlement of weavers in Gaya district — often called Bihar's "IIT factory" — secured an All India Rank (AIR) of 8,910 in the OBC category and 30,943 in general in JEE (Advanced)-2025, the results of which were out on Monday. Born to a weaver family, Kashish now aims to get admission to IIT-BHU or IIT-Kharagpur to pursue civil engineering. "It was my first attempt at JEE, and I am pleased with my result. My mother is very proud of me, and my siblings look up to me as their role model. I want to set an example with my hard work," she told this newspaper over phone. But was not an easy task as the girl had her fair share of struggle. Kashish lost her father Jitendra Prasad at a very young age, when she was just in Class III, after which she and her family faced both emotional and financial hardships. Fortunately, a local non-govt organisation (NGO) came to her help by providing her free education, books, food, lodgings and clothing. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Alarme c/ Câmera Mais moderna do Mercado por até 40% Off Verisure Saiba Mais Undo The local NGO also gave her mother Krishna Devi a job of cook in their organisation. She now earns up to Rs 8,000 a month. "My father was a weaver, and my mother used to help him. When I was in Class III, my father died of a heart attack. Since then, a non-govt organisation has helped me in my studies and provided me with free education in schools. They are also providing free education to my siblings," said Kashish, who completed her Class X from a CBSE school and scored 90.8%. She completed her intermediate this year from Gaya College and got 85.4%. Her younger sisters are in Class XI and VIII, and brother is in Class II.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Time of India
Rs 1 cr jewellery, Rs 3L cash stolen in theft at house of Kashi's Sankat Mochan temple chief priest
Varanasi: Jewellery worth over Rs 1 crore and Rs 3 lakh cash was stolen from the residence of Sankat Mochan temple chief priest Prof Vishwambhar Nath Mishra on Monday. Prof Mishra also teaches electronics enginnering at IIT-BHU . Police were clueless about the thieves till late Tuesday. Police commissioner Mohit Agrawal visited the mahant's residence on Tuesday afternoon and inspected the house located at Tulsi Ghat. Agrawal said 11 teams, including special operation group and surveillance cell, were engaged for early resolution of the case. The teams are collecting evidence, analysing CCTV footage and questioning suspected persons. The CP added that all necessary measures were being initiated to ensure early arrest of persons involved and recovery of the stolen items. The mahant returned home from Delhi on Monday and found doors of his house open, cupboards in his rooms broken open and cash and valuables missing. After taking stock of the articles, he estimated that Rs 3 lakh cash and jewellery, mostly parental and of antique value, worth over Rs 1 crore, had been stolen. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch Bitcoin và Ethereum - Không cần ví! IC Markets BẮT ĐẦU NGAY Undo On receiving information, DCP (Kashi) Gaurav Banswal, ADCP Kashi T Sarvanan and several officials reached the spot. When CCTV footage was checked, two masked young men were noticed entering with bags in the afternoon and later leaving. Police held some persons for questioning following the initial investigation. Officials suspected involvement of a person familiar with the mahant's house, as the theft was executed at a time when his wife Abha Mishra was being treated for her ailment in Delhi, and family members were travelling frequently. It is suspected that the thief did not face any problem in opening the cupboards, in which, cash collected as offerings at the temple and the jewellery were kept. It also came to light that a few days ago, a locked box in a room on the first floor of the house was broken into, but since it was empty, no police report was filed. In 2010, a manuscript written by Tulsidas was stolen from Tulsi Ghat but was later recovered by police.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Time of India
1 cr jewellery, 3L cash stolen at Sankat Mochan chief priest's house
Varanasi: Jewellery worth over Rs 1 crore and Rs 3 lakh cash was stolen from the residence of Sankat Mochan temple chief priest Prof Vishwambhar Nath Mishra on Monday. Prof Mishra also teaches electronics enginnering at IIT-BHU . Police were clueless about the thieves till late Tuesday. Police commissioner Mohit Agrawal visited the mahant's residence on Tuesday afternoon and inspected the house located at Tulsi Ghat. Agrawal said 11 teams, including special operation group and surveillance cell, were engaged for early resolution of the case. The teams are collecting evidence, analysing CCTV footage and questioning suspected persons. The CP added that all necessary measures were being initiated to ensure early arrest of persons involved and recovery of the stolen items. The mahant returned home from Delhi on Monday and found doors of his house open, cupboards in his rooms broken open and cash and valuables missing. After taking stock of the articles, he estimated that Rs 3 lakh cash and jewellery, mostly parental and of antique value, worth over Rs 1 crore, had been stolen. On receiving information, DCP (Kashi) Gaurav Banswal, ADCP Kashi T Sarvanan and several officials reached the spot. When CCTV footage was checked, two masked young men were noticed entering with bags in the afternoon and later leaving. Police held some persons for questioning following the initial investigation. Officials suspected involvement of a person familiar with the mahant's house, as the theft was executed at a time when his wife Abha Mishra was being treated for her ailment in Delhi, and family members were travelling frequently. It is suspected that the thief did not face any problem in opening the cupboards, in which, cash collected as offerings at the temple and the jewellery were kept. It also came to light that a few days ago, a locked box in a room on the first floor of the house was broken into, but since it was empty, no police report was filed. In 2010, a manuscript written by Tulsidas was stolen from Tulsi Ghat but was later recovered by police.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Pvt herbal pharma co ties up with IIT-BHU
To promote global outreach of India's herbal and nutraceutical expertise, the IIT- BHU and VCA Healthcare Pvt Ltd, Alwar, signed an MoU on Thursday. The collaboration aims to foster cutting-edge research, innovation and educational exchange in the field of scientifically validated herbal formulations and nutraceuticals . The MoU was signed by V K Tripathi, MD (R&D), VCA healthcare and Prof Rajesh Kumar, Dean (research and development), IIT- BHU. The agreement outlines a roadmap for joint research projects, product development, academic collaboration and commercialisation of high-quality herbal products in the global market. TNN "The partnership brings together India's traditional knowledge and modern scientific research to develop world-class, evidence-based herbal solutions," said Tripathi, emphasising VCA Healthcare's vision to elevate Indian nutraceuticals to international prominence. Prof Sairam Krishnamurthy, head of the department of pharmaceutical engineering and technology at IIT (BHU), said, "This is a step toward translating our research capabilities into real-world innovations in the wellness and healthcare sector." Associate professor in the department, Shreyans Jain, said both institutions would be working in collaboration to produce high-grade herbal extracts and phyto-ingredients, ensuring quality, sustainability and adherence to global standards. The partnership is expected to drive innovation, generate intellectual property and expand international footprint of Indian herbal and nutraceutical products, contributing to both academic advancement and industrial growth.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IIT-BHU signs MoU with US institute to advance AI education in India
Varanasi: In a major step towards realising India's ambition to become a global AI powerhouse, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), BHU signed an with the Saras AI Institute , the world's first AI-exclusive 100% online degree-granting higher education institute based in the US. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The collaboration is a significant stride towards bridging the critical industry-education gap in AI, empowering the next generation of Indian innovators, and reinforcing the nation's Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. Signed by IIT-BHU director Prof Amit Patra and COO and Co-Founder of Saras AI Institute Amit Kataria, the MoU marks a strategic collaboration to deliver a curriculum that emphasises applied learning over theory. Prof Patra said that the institute is committed to preparing students for the technological frontiers that will define India's future. "Our partnership with Saras marks a significant step towards integrating cutting-edge AI education across disciplines, ensuring that every student—regardless of their field—is equipped to contribute meaningfully to India's digital and economic transformation," he said. Anil Singh, Founder and President of Saras, said that the collaboration with IIT-BHU is not just about teaching artificial intelligence; it's about empowering every student—across all disciplines—with the tools to shape India's destiny in the AI era. Chief Student Success Officer of Saras AI Institute, Shailesh Kumar, mentioned that through this MoU, Saras will offer its foundational 8-week course 'Powers of AI', as an open elective for IIT BHU students. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It is open to all undergraduate students of all disciplines, ensuring that the transformative potential of AI reaches everyone, from engineering to humanities. Furthering its vision, IIT-BHU and Saras will also co-develop the innovative 'AI Evaluator', a cutting-edge AI-powered assessment tool. This will allow real-time student progress tracking, deliver deep learning insights, and simplify evaluations—a crucial enabler for scaling quality education in a rapidly digitalising Bharat. The MoU also lays the foundation for flexible learning pathways for students and establishes a credit exchange programme. This will enable all students across all disciplines to pursue a Minor in AI online, explore Associate Degree opportunities, and earn industry-recognised AI certifications through Saras AI Institute's digital campus. The MoU also includes joint research opportunities, guest lectures, AI hackathons, workshops, and representation at IIT BHU-led academic and industry events.
