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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
LUTA polls: Anitya Gaurav elected LU teachers' body president, Ram Milan gen secy
Anitya Gaurav of Ancient Indian history department was elected as the new president in the Lucknow University Teachers' Association (LUTA) elections held on Saturday, said Prof Dinesh Kumar, the returning officer for the polls. Ram Milan of the commerce department was elected the new LUTA general secretary, he added. Gaurav, who was the LUTA general secretary when the teachers' body polls were last held in 2023, defeated Vineet Kumar Verma by 22 votes. Verma, a mathematics department faculty member, is also a former LUTA president and general secretary. Anitya Gaurav polled 197 votes while Verma managed 175. The new LUTA general secretary Ram Milan got 196 votes, defeating philosophy department's Rajendra Kumar Verma who polled 171 votes. As many as 405 faculty members were voters in the LUTA polls and 389 votes were cast, said returning officer Prof Dinesh Kumar. Meanwhile, CR Gautam, SAA Jafri and Monisha Banerjee won the post of vice president. Akash Asthana, Ashok Kumar and Karuna Shankar Kanaujia will be the new joint secretaries of the LU teachers' body, while Dinesh Yadav is the new treasurer. Sanjay Medhavi defeated Priya to become the representative of management sciences, while Annamali Senthil Kumar, Gaurav Singh and Shyamlesh Kumar Tiwari were elected as arts representatives unopposed. Bharat Kumar, Sangeeta Srivastava and Suchit Swaroop were elected as science representatives unopposed. Others who have won the elections unopposed are Chandrakant Kushwaha, Sanjay Singh Yadav, Alok Kumar and Niharika as commerce, education, fine arts and law representatives respectively. 'I will fulfil the promises I made in my manifesto, including getting promotion committees in the remaining departments, cashless health insurance for dependent children, getting the age limit for cashless health insurance increased to 65 and upto ₹5 lakh, the working conditions of state and central universities to be similar, PhD increments, getting the bar for retirement raised to 65 years. We will begin working as soon as possible with the permission of the election returning officer,' Gaurav said.
Forbes
3 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Do It Yourself Augmented Reality In 9 Minutes
Augmented reality LU biscuit package in France that uses Hololink platform technology This special promotion for the LU Biscuit Company that I discovered on a LinkedIn post, caught my attention and captured my heart. It included 15-second video that showed a French student, newly arrived at college, who while unpacking her suitcase finds this box of LU cookies that were placed in her suitcase by her parents. Activated through augmented reality, the package transformed into a flower made of cookies that said 'to study in a strange country es a challenge! We believe in you!', with a transition to 'Mama & Papa' in the red center circle. It was a sweet simple idea that touched the heart strings, and is a best use case of augmented reality on packaging. The LU activation enables easy message customization by consumers, just by scanning the QR code on the pack. The campaign idea was considered so big, it justified 360° brand marketing support including social media, influencers, events in universities, articles, in-store materials and e-commerce banners. Influencer content and articles will be published about the promotion over the next several months, no doubt with more fun consumer customization examples. To better understand the technology, I contacted Niels Østergaard, president of the Danish company Halolink from Copenhagen that created the technology and developed the online platform that enables users to make augmented reality experiences quickly and relatively simply without the need for an app… simply by accessing the tool from a web browser. You start by dragging and dropping 3D images onto the background you choose and then determine the type of action you'd like the object to perform. Images can be overlayed on flat surfaces and real-world environments, or be seen 360° around the viewer. Hololink integrates 3D models, images, videos, text, and audio for multi-modal experiences. AR in marketing and packaging isn't new. It's been around since the early 2000's, but it's now incredibly easy for anyone inside a firm to experiment and apply it. Firms are no longer dependent on outside agencies to do the work in an involved, time-consuming process. For someone who knows how to use the tool, which requires minimal training, and who has an idea of what they want to create, augmented reality use cases can be generated in a matter of minutes. I would argue that AR technology in marketing and packaging has been under-utilized and there is much to recommend it. According to a 2022 study by the marketing communications agency Mindshare: AR use cases spring from creativity and imagination. It's great for brand storytelling and can be highly strategic. AR can also create great content for social media and even be the brand's big integrated marketing idea with 360° support. These are some of my favorite examples: Other AR use cases include paintings in museums that come to life and animate, treasure hunts in large retailers with clues that can activate prizes or experiences throughout the store and increase time spent in store, gamifying static environments, and bringing studies to life for students by, for example, transforming a 2-D picture of the human body in a textbook, into a 3D image that can be rotated to bring the subject matter to life. Once brands, organizations, and institutions get started brainstorming activations that can engage their audiences, the sky's the limit as to what they can quickly and affordably create.
NDTV
5 days ago
- Lifestyle
- NDTV
Video: Indian Woman Eats Rice With Bare Hands On London Tube, Divides Internet
A TikTok video featuring an Indian-origin woman eating curry and rice with her right hand while talking on the phone has ignited a heated online debate, highlighting cultural differences and public etiquette. The clip, which has gone viral on other social media platforms, shows the woman casually enjoying her meal, a common practice in many South Asian cultures where eating with hands is a cherished tradition. However, some passengers and online users criticised her, labelling the act "unhygienic" or "inappropriate" for a public space like the Tube, where eating is often discouraged due to confined spaces and potential mess. Many also slammed her for talking loudly on the phone, disturbing other passengers, while some advised her to use cutlery while eating. Watch the video here: So this is london tube the new trend of eating biryani with bare hands is next sensation 🤣🤣 — •J• (@cjy) May 28, 2025 The video has garnered mixed reactions online. A few defended her, saying that eating with one's hands is a cultural practice that shouldn't be judged, as long as it's not causing harm to others. Many also questioned the ethics of filming her without consent on the London Underground. The incident has also sparked a broader discussion about cultural norms, personal space, and respect for individual choices. One user wrote, "As an Indian, quite a few of us lack civic sense (same goes for the other South Asians). You did the right thing by calling this woman out. To those who are taking umbrage at this post, too bad." Another commented, "She's not bothering you. She's enjoying her food, leave her alone and mind your own business. She could have been very hungry and needed food. Don't mock others. I've seen white people eat burgers on the train with their HANDS." A third said, "Plenty of Brits eat chips or sandwiches on trains, no one bats an eye. But an Indian woman eating rice with her hand? Suddenly, it's a crisis. Meanwhile London Tube at night looks like a drug den. Funny how harmless traditions bother people more than actual public safety issues." A fourth added, "It's stupid to eat in trains like this, it's just not done. High time we see things like that change; it may not be illegal or immoral, but it does not make for good manners. It's a means of public transport, one has to be mindful of our behaviour, basic human decency." Is eating and drinking allowed on the London Tube? According to food and drink are currently permitted on the London Underground. "There are currently no plans to ban customers from eating or drinking on the transport network. There are circumstances, such as during hot summer weather, when customers are encouraged to carry drinks with them. However, LU, for example, does take active steps to encourage customers to eat and drink responsibly; for example, recent campaigns have asked customers not to eat foods with strong odour and not to leave litter," a statement on the website reads.
Hindustan Times
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Child beggary in Lucknow: 9-member panel to mobilise public awareness
As part of its ongoing crackdown against organised child beggary and to boost rehabilitation of those trapped in the racket, the district administration has constituted a nine-member panel of experts and individuals to assist in creating awareness against the menace among people. The panel members, drawn mostly from higher educational institutions of the state capital, will join hands with the administration to raise awareness, offer suggestions and issue appeals to citizens to help authorities bring child beggars to schools and assist in their rehabilitation process, according to a circular (HT is in possession of copy of the letter) issued by Lucknow district magistrate Vishak G. The panel members are from Indian Institute of Management (IIML), University of Lucknow (LU), King George's Medical University (KGMU), Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), and Dr Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University (SMNRU). The experts include Dr Rajiv Mishra (KGMU's social and public health department), IIML assistant professors Bhumika (human resource management) and Kshitij Awasthi (strategic management), LU professors Anup Kumar Bharti (social work) and Manini Srivastava (psychology), SMNRU professor Archana Singh (social work), BBAU professor BB Malik (sociology), and AKTU professor OP Singh (DSW). Besides, the district administration has also roped in squadron leader Toolika Rani, an ex-Indian Air Force officer and mountaineer presently working as an assistant professor at the department of history, DSN College, Unnao. The first meeting of this panel is proposed on May 28 at Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Auditorium, district collectorate. It will be chaired by DM Vishak G. To rescue children forced into organised beggary in Lucknow and to ensure their proper identification, rehabilitation and social integration of their families, the district administration has been carrying out an enforcement drive campaign since February 1, 2025 by deploying teams at prominent intersections (hot spots) such as Hazratganj, Lal Batti, Awadh crossing, Indira Gandhi Pratishthan crossing, Charbagh, Engineering College, Tedhipulia, Aliganj, Kapoorthala, etc.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Students get close to wildlife on biodiversity day
Lucknow: The UP state museum in collaboration with the UP culture department and Institute of Wildlife Sciences, Lucknow University (LU), organised an interactive programme featuring quiz competitions and exhibitions to mark the World Biodiversity Day on Thursday. The event at LU saw participation from students of four schools — Amicus Academy, Study Hall School, Balnikunj Inter College and Children's Academy. Two NGOs, Mukti Foundation and Heritage Walk, also attended the programme. The day's activities included clay modelling competitions and a quiz which focused on biodiversity and wildlife conservation. A special exhibition showcasing wildlife attracted considerable attention from the young participants. "Although we are taught about biodiversity in school, this programme helped us learn many new things," said Neha Kashyap, a student participant. Another student, Mohd Arsh, shared his experience saying, "In the exhibition, I saw many plant and animal species which I did not know about." Students displayed their creativity by making models of both domestic and wild animals. Assistant director of UP State Museum, Al Shaaz Fatmi emphasised the significance of biodiversity conservation, stating, "Biodiversity conservation is crucial as it sustains healthy ecosystems, food security, sustainability and pollination."
