Godhooli Sharma is working as Senior Content Creator and is based in Lucknow. She majorly covers Education and Science beats alongside cultural and human-interest stories. Being a creative person inside out, she believes in pulling out some soft stories which can help in bringing positivity to society. Besides writing she enjoys photography, painting and travelling.
Articles by Godhooli Sharma
ICSE, ISC success stories: Not cowed down by ailment Brave hearts beat adversity, score full marks in grit
Shashwat Shukla, 18, a student of City Montessori School, combatted stage 3 tongue cancer to score 66% marks in the ISC examination. H
Published on May 05, 2025 10:44 PM IST
Godhooli Sharma, Lucknow
LU aided colleges: Several reasons, one big problem: Where are the students?
In most colleges, over 20-30% of the total number of seats were left vacant in the academic session 2023-24
Published on May 05, 2025 05:25 PM IST
Godhooli Sharma, Lucknow
In the face of adversity, they passed the ‘test of life’ with flying colours
Baani Chawla, 16, was four months old when she was diagnosed with retinopathy of prematurity, which led to shrinking of the retina and she lost her eyesight. But she scored 97.40% in the ICSE examination
Published on Apr 30, 2025 11:48 PM IST
Check wrapper before buying: Your ice cream may be carrying ‘hidden costs’
Vendors can be found selling ice creams with either printed details erased from the wrappers using chemicals or scratched off with a sharp object, complain consumers in Lucknow
Published on Apr 27, 2025 12:35 PM IST
UP Board exam: Nandram scripts success with indomitable spirit
Emphasising his belief in self-reliance, Nandram says he would like to continue his studies and complete his intermediate (Class 12) with a good score
Published on Apr 26, 2025 07:58 AM IST
Godhooli Sharma, Lucknow
Time management, consistency, hard work — how did Lucknow toppers ace the UP Board exams?
Five students bagged top positions in the Lucknow district in the Intermediate Examinations, while seven students secured first, second and third positions in the district in the High School exams
Published on Apr 26, 2025 06:58 AM IST
Godhooli Sharma, Lucknow
Lessons from arid Kutch: Global warming a threat to evergreen forests
Tropical rainforests face threats from global warming, with a study revealing past ecological changes and urging action to reduce carbon emissions.
Updated on Apr 21, 2025 10:35 PM IST
Godhooli Sharma, Lucknow
‘Reality shows are commercial, music is above money’
Is music an art or a way of life? Renowned vocalist, singer, composer and lyricist—basically a musician in the word’s true sense—Ajoy Chakrabarty believes it is both. Chakrabarty, who has been honoured with Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri for his contributions to music, was in the city on Friday for a three-day workshop to teach youngsters about the power of vocals, at Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya. In a conversation with Godhooli Sharma, he speaks about the trends in modern music and Lucknow and the state’s impact on classical music. He also shares his suggestions for young musicians
Published on Apr 19, 2025 07:58 AM IST
AKTU to strengthen academic offerings with new campus in Barabanki
According to vice-chancellor Prof JP Pandey, a 38-acre land has been finalised for the purpose, and the campus is expected to be completed in the next two years.
Published on Apr 16, 2025 08:42 PM IST
Godhooli Sharma, Lucknow
Lucknow University sports infrastructure to get a fillip
Lucknow University plans to enhance sports infrastructure, including new courts and a cricket pitch, to support athletes and improve performance.
Published on Apr 16, 2025 05:00 AM IST
Godhooli Sharma, Lucknow
Art a symphony of hope for those with hearing loss
On the eve of World Art Day, artists with auditory challenge reflect on how art helps them to grow personally, and professionally.
Published on Apr 15, 2025 09:16 AM IST
Godhooli Sharma, Lucknow
Parents allege schools denying admission under RTE in U.P. capital
As part of the RTE Act, all private schools must reserve 25% of the seats for children from economically weaker sections between the age-group of 6-14 (class 1 to 8)
Published on Apr 11, 2025 09:17 PM IST
Godhooli Sharma, Lucknow
Lack of computers, training hurdles to tech-driven education in state-run schools of UP
Addition of chapters related to computers an additional burden on teachers; coding and AI concepts look good on paper, but course will be beneficial when all schools have functional computers: Assn
Published on Apr 10, 2025 06:33 PM IST
Kukrail forest: Green lungs of city losing capacity to expand
Percentage of modern pollen taxa of several plant varieties, which plays a crucial role in their reproductive processes, found to be very low, says research
Published on Apr 03, 2025 06:44 AM IST
From canteen fare to tryst with Nehru, LU alumni meet offers dollops of nostalgia
Their reminiscences ranged from student politics, last-minute revision in the arts quadrangle, gossip and the canteen food.
Published on Mar 30, 2025 08:12 AM IST
Godhooli Sharma, Lucknow
Ramzan, Eid shopping: In e-retail age, Old City shops make a killing
From women bargaining for home furnishing items to clothing, shoes, crockery and everything that’s on sale to men and children supporting them by carrying the shopping bags, one sees it all
Updated on Mar 22, 2025 10:50 PM IST
Godhooli Sharma, Lucknow
Seated on benches in low-lit rooms, it’s a hard day’s work for teachers at UP Board evaluation centres
Till last year, their remuneration was ₹11 and ₹13 per copy for High School and Intermediate exams, respectively. This year, the amount has gone up to ₹14 and ₹15, respectively
Published on Mar 20, 2025 06:44 AM IST
ICSE Class 10 Exam 2025: Easy geography paper comes as a sigh of relief
The ICSE Geography examination turned out to be easy for the students to understand and comprehend on Wednesday.
Updated on Mar 12, 2025 07:11 PM IST
Godhooli Sharma, Lucknow
Differently-abled kids turn flowers into herbal colours
The herbal gulal is available in green, orange, yellow, pink, and blue shades, sold in packs ranging from 50 grams to 1kg. Prices start at ₹40 and go up to ₹500, available both offline and online.
Published on Mar 12, 2025 05:24 AM IST
Godhooli Sharma, Lucknow
Holi or Diwali? Vendors promise a colour riot with a blast
Crackers emitting colours and coloured fog have relegated the Chinese made water guns to the corner at these stalls
Updated on Mar 10, 2025 09:20 PM IST
Godhooli Sharma, Lucknow
ICSE, ISC History exam 2025: Easy to moderate paper brings smiles to students
ICSE and ISC history exam participants reported ease in solving questions, with many students and teachers commenting on manageable difficulty levels.
Updated on Mar 11, 2025 07:54 AM IST
Lucknow Chikankari’s legacy: Story of women artisans hidden behind threads
Chikankari has received Geographical Indication (GI) status from the Geographical Indication Registry (GIR), making Lucknow an exclusive hub of the craft.
Published on Mar 08, 2025 06:54 AM IST
Godhooli Sharma, Lucknow
UP to have four new science parks, two planetariums
Finance minister Suresh Khanna announces budgetary provision of ₹50 crore for these facilities; this includes ₹25 crore for science city in Agra and ₹5 crore for another in Varanasi
Published on Feb 21, 2025 08:48 AM IST
₹4 after 5 years: That’s the hike for UP Board invigilators
UP Board raises invigilator pay by ₹4 after 5 years, now ₹100. Teachers demand higher remuneration compared to CBSE's rates. Exams from Feb 24.
Published on Feb 11, 2025 08:06 AM IST
Godhooli Sharma, Lucknow
Practicality ‘missing’ in practical labs of aided colleges
Many government-aided intermediate colleges in Lucknow have poorly maintained labs, raising concerns ahead of Class 12 practical exams starting February 9.
Published on Feb 05, 2025 09:10 AM IST
Godhooli Sharma, Lucknow
Down memory lane with Lko’s Sanatkada fest
‘Raja Bazar ki Sair’ began from Nadan Mahal, continued to Yahiyaganj Gurudwara and into the narrow lanes of Raja Bazar
Published on Feb 01, 2025 09:16 PM IST
Godhooli Sharma, Lucknow
From learning to earning: Women shine at Lucknow CIMAP’s Kisan Mela
From many of the beneficiaries of CIMAP initiatives, three women—Alka, Reena, and Sonam—all from Bambhanpurwa village in Barabanki, shared their journey
Published on Feb 01, 2025 06:12 AM IST
Godhooli Sharma, Lucknow
Farmers share success stories of CIMAP innovation at Kisan Mela
The two-day farmers’ fest began at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-CIMAP on Thursday.
Published on Jan 31, 2025 07:06 AM IST
Godhooli Sharma, Lucknow
Class 10 science: Proper revision, neat diagrams can help fetch marks, say experts
Focusing on easy but scoring topics, clean presentation, and proper definitions can help achieve good marks, the experts said
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 08:36 AM IST
Godhooli Sharma, Lucknow
JEE (Mains) in Lko: Exam so-so, distance to centres makes candidates unhappy
Candidates unanimously pointed out that mathematics was the lengthiest and trickiest among the three subjects, while the verdict on chemistry and physics was mixed
Published on Jan 22, 2025 09:19 PM IST
Godhooli Sharma, Lucknow