Aakash Ghosh is a correspondent with Hindustan Times and is based out of Lucknow. Apart for covering local crime and policing in the state capital, he covers other significant beats including Railways, Science & Technology, Culture and heritage. He loves to write off-beat, human-interest stories as he believes it makes an instant connect with the readers. Prior to Lucknow, he is trained and worked with multiple print & digital newsrooms-based Mumbai, Patna, and Kolkata.
Articles by Aakash Ghosh
No aam entrepreneur, he uses mango pulp to churn out natural ice cream
At aam maotsav, CM relishes Malihabad’s natural mango ice cream, praises Muslanhuddeen for his efforts
Updated on Jul 05, 2022 11:46 PM IST
Aakash Ghosh, Lucknow
Startups make the best of waste in battle against plastic
Some of these unique ideas for the replacement of plastic and its usage were on display at stalls at the ‘Uttar Pradesh plastic waste management conclave’.Several start-ups from across Uttar Pradesh and India attended the event.
Updated on Jul 04, 2022 12:28 AM IST
Aakash Ghosh, Lucknow
Families of Basti village grow mushrooms, beat joblessness
Not far from Lucknow, some 200 km away, lies Nagpur village, in Harraiya tehsil of Basti district
Published on Jun 29, 2022 12:46 AM IST
Aakash Ghosh, Lucknow
Father’s Day 2022: ‘I am illiterate but my children won’t be so’
“I do odd jobs for a living the whole day. From whatever money I get, I ensure that a part of it is sent to my family for their schooling and other needs,” said Krishna.
Published on Jun 19, 2022 12:37 AM IST
Aakash Ghosh, Lucknow
NBRI Lucknow Initiative: Now, herbal mask stress reducer ‘NITYA’ to solve breathing discomforts
The user can spray the oil into their mask and inhale deeply to smell it. It clears the nostrils, making breathing easier for the individual wearing the mask
Published on Jun 18, 2022 12:38 AM IST
Aakash Ghosh, Lucknow
At young age, these kids labour hard to achieve dreams
On this ‘World Against Child Labour’ Day on June 12, HT spoke to a few children between the age of 10-18 years and found out that during school’s summer break, they were forced to work as labourers to help their families.
Published on Jun 11, 2022 11:13 PM IST
Aakash Ghosh, Lucknow
CSIR-NBRI developing cannabis with low intoxication for farming
The aim is to bring down the level of THC percentage in cannabis from its existing high level to 0.3%, so that it can be cultivated under the NDPS Act 1985. For its cultivation, it has to be given to farmers and this is only possible if its THC level is brought down
Updated on Jun 08, 2022 11:58 PM IST
Aakash Ghosh
Mangoes coming in 10 days but weather in U.P. spoils 90% yield, prices likely to be 50% higher
According to growers, extreme weather conditions during the early flowering season and poor quality of pesticides led to unprecedented damage to crop
Published on Jun 08, 2022 12:47 AM IST
Aakash Ghosh, Lucknow
We are using green chemistry to protect environment: CDRI top scientist
‘The field of ‘green chemistry,’ or the development of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the production of hazardous substances, has advanced rapidly in recent decades, and pharmaceuticals have played a significant role’
Published on Jun 05, 2022 06:42 PM IST
Aakash Ghosh, Lucknow
Manipur’s rare 108 petal lotus now at NBRI Lucknow
The National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) of Lucknow has about 20 varieties of lotus flowers including the rare 108 petal lotus, usually found in Manipur
Published on Jun 01, 2022 10:44 PM IST
Aakash Ghosh, Lucknow
Now, Lucknow’s NBRI boasts of world’s largest water lily
NBRI officials expect that the floating leaves of this unique aquatic plant, the giant amazonian water lily (Victoria amazonica) would soon be available for public viewing.
Published on May 31, 2022 11:41 PM IST
Aakash Ghosh, Lucknow
Working on artificial reproduction of Cycads: CSIR-NBRI experts
Cycads have undergone huge transformations throughout their history and humans may be the only ones who can save them, said SK Barik, director, CSIR-NBRI, Lucknow
Published on May 29, 2022 11:52 PM IST
Aakash Ghosh, Lucknow
‘India becomes one of the largest exporters of lemongrass’
As per the CSIR-CIMAP, Lucknow, the global market of lemongrass was USD 38.02 million in 2020 which is expected to grow from USD 41.98 million in 2021 to 81.43 million by 2028
Published on May 29, 2022 10:45 PM IST
Aakash Ghosh, Lucknow
School astronomy labs stoke interest of young & old alike
Astronomy labs set up in government schools in Bulandshahr are equipped with smart TVs, microscopes, telescopes and all other necessary equipment. These labs have fascinated children to such an extent that the number of enrolments in schools has increased.
Updated on May 19, 2022 12:41 AM IST
Aakash Ghosh
1st Bada Mangal: Faith teems over as devout pour into Lucknow’s Hanuman temples
Devout thronged city temples to celebrate the first Bada Mangal with faith and fervour, more so because the festival was being observed after a pandemic-induced break of two years
Published on May 18, 2022 12:48 AM IST
Aakash Ghosh, Lucknow
City folk seek water parks to beat the heat
Several water parks in the city claimed business has been good after the lockdown, and it is expected to improve as school vacations begin.
Published on May 16, 2022 10:58 PM IST
Aakash Ghosh, Lucknow
Reality check at LU: Drinking water supply good but washrooms need more attention
Lucknow University (LU) seems to have addressed the issue of drinking water supply on the campus but washrooms in some departments need better upkeep finds HT
Published on May 07, 2022 11:14 PM IST
Aakash Ghosh, Lucknow