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Godhooli Sharma

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

Green crackers: Mktg gimmick or failed awareness drive in Lko?

Hindustan Times found that many firecrackers did not have a QR code or CSIR-NEERI logo while some had a QR code which had details of the manufacture but had no trace of the ingredients used in the manufacturing process

For representation only (HT File Photo)
Published on Oct 28, 2024 09:06 PM IST
By, Lucknow

From Chikankari to sherwanis: Lucknow’s ethnic markets gear up for Diwali glam

In the age of e-retail and online shopping, home-grown brands have opened an e-retail window through their websites

Diwali shopping begins: Shoppers crowd a textile store in Bhootnath market on Friday (HT)
Updated on Oct 26, 2024 08:40 AM IST
By, Lucknow

Dhanteras: Hybrid vehicles, SUVs push Lucknow’s demand over last year’s

Experts expect 15% more deliveries in the two-wheeler segment and 11% growth in the four-wheeler segment

Vehicles parked in godown in Lucknow (HT Photo)
Published on Oct 24, 2024 09:38 PM IST
By, Lucknow

CSIR develops device to run health diagnostics, test adulteration

This is a compact device which can easily be carried anywhere, and more importantly, it is customisable

The FluoriPCR developed by the CSIR (HT Photo)
Published on Oct 24, 2024 09:32 PM IST
By, Lucknow

Traditional diyas: Sourcing clay, selling items, darkness surrounds Lko potters

Mahesh Prajapati's struggle highlights the decline of traditional diya-making in Telibagh, as potters face rising costs and competition from cheaper, machine-made alternatives.

Mahesh Prajapati making diyas at his house in Telibagh (HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 22, 2024 09:04 PM IST
By, Lucknow

BBAU research to help tackle dengue, infectious outbreaks

BBAU's research, funded by CST-UP, uses machine learning to predict infectious disease outbreaks, aiding policymakers in resource allocation and intervention.

For representation only (HT FIle Photo)
Published on Oct 22, 2024 08:59 PM IST
By, Lucknow

Nursery admissions: Soft skills, ability to create learning atmosphere key for parents

To secure nursery admission, parents should demonstrate confidence and soft skills. Schools value children's awareness and family engagement during interviews.

 (For representation)
Updated on Oct 19, 2024 08:36 AM IST
By, Lucknow

CSIR-CIMAP practices helping menthol mint farmers boost yield

Menthol mint is a specific breed of mint which is rich in menthol oil. The country is a global leader in menthol mint production

The CSIR-CIMAP campus in Lucknow (HT File Photo)
Updated on Oct 14, 2024 10:35 PM IST
By, Lucknow

United by spirit, distinct in style:The many faces of Ramleela in Lucknow

The Ramleela staged by Shri Public Bal Ramleela (SPBR) in Chowk has been framed out of five Ramayans – Shri Ramavtaram by Kamban, Ramacharitmanas by Tulsidas, Adhyatma Ramayan by Ved Vyas, Valmiki Ramayan and Radhey Shyam Ramayan. Another thing which makes it unique from other Ramleelas is that 80% of its cast includes children and teenagers.

All the Ramleelas in the city narrate the story of Maryada Purushottam (the supreme man) Lord Ram, but diversity can easily be spotted in the way they are staged (Sourced)
Updated on Oct 12, 2024 07:32 AM IST

Bondhu Mahal puja pandal lends voice to ‘women safety at workplace’

Organisers and devotees will not only deck up the pandal, but also set up a special pavilion displaying banners related to the issue

A banner promoting awareness over ‘safe work environment for women’ that will be displayed at Bondhu Mahal Durga Puja Pandal. (Sourced)
Updated on Oct 08, 2024 06:20 AM IST

Homage to deceased members: Celebrations at Victory XI, Shashi Bhushan low key this year

Victory XI Durga Puja committee lost six of its members including Shobha Dutta, Beena Acharya, Ashish Bhattacharya, BD Chaudhary and Sushrit Chatterjee. Former general secretary of Shashi Bhushan Durga Puja Committee Ashish Bhattacharya passed away earlier this year.

The Durga idol which was part of the celebrations at Victory XI last year. (Sourced)
Updated on Oct 07, 2024 07:52 AM IST

Passion, devotion drive working professionals to act in Ramleela

Birendra Sharma, a service manager for an air conditioner company, who directs the Railway Ramleela, said that he took 10 days’ leave from work to manage everything well. “I don’t take leave throughout the year and reserve it only for Ramleela days. Acting has been my passion and when I direct the Ramleela I do it with complete dedication. I take part in the Ramleela to promote its message among the young generation,” said Sharma.

Rahul Bose, who portrays Lord Ram in Aishbagh Ramleela. (Sourced)
Updated on Oct 06, 2024 07:00 AM IST

Pandal takes Vatican route as committee marks 50 years

The pandal being set up by Mitro Sangho Puja committee is coming up at Model House Park, where Durga Puja celebrations will enter the 50th year.

How the pandal was expected to look like after the decorations (Sourced)
Published on Oct 05, 2024 10:54 PM IST
By, Lucknow

Jamini Roy’s Mother and Child to grace Durga Puja pandals in Lucknow

Roy is known for his unique take on the folk-art styles of Bengal. His paintings including the ‘Mother and Child’ will be part of the decorations at these pandals.

Two pandals in Lucknow will be adorned with Jamini Roy’s work. (HT)
Published on Oct 05, 2024 01:47 PM IST
By, Lucknow

Lucknow Mahanagar Ramleela: Here females play Ram, his brothers!

In Uttar Pradesh's Mahanagar, a unique Ramleela features women playing male roles, promoting inclusivity since 2021, blending tradition with Kumaoni style.

Lucknow’s Mahanagar Ramleela, which started in 1962, has a history of experimenting with its cast. (Sourced)
Updated on Oct 05, 2024 05:50 AM IST
By, Lucknow

Aishbagh Ramleela a cut above the rest, courtesy modern touch

A permanent stage has been constructed as part of a renovation project. Last year, Ramleela was staged on this permanent stage .These days, the committee has been getting an animated video recorded for some scenes, including one related to Hanuman flying with the mountain or Ravan on his Pushpak Viman while kidnapping Sita.

Ramleela being enacted in Aishbagh on Thursday. (Sourced)
Updated on Oct 04, 2024 06:44 AM IST

Lucknow’s Aliganj Puja steeped in tradition of 44 years

A unique Durga idol made from sacred clays by sculptor Abhijeet Biswas will feature at Aliganj's Durga puja, honoring founder Bhasker Bose.

The Puja Pandal in Aliganj ready to receive devotees (HT File Photo)
Updated on Oct 02, 2024 09:52 PM IST
By, Lucknow

From coins to canvas, Lucknow elderly find new beginnings

Sociologist Neetu Batra says the concept of active ageing or positive ageing is being embraced by more elderly people.

Ashok Kumar, 73, at his ‘little museum’ where he exhibits coins, stamps and other collectibles (Sourced)
Updated on Oct 01, 2024 07:28 AM IST
By, Lucknow

Sign Language Day: Meerut youth’s innovation set to become voice of voiceless

Now, an engineering student, he has invented a device – Signify - which can help bridge the gap between the mute and normal people. Through this device, sign language can be converted into text and voice using artificial intelligence.

Harsh Chauhan (HT Photo)
Published on Sep 22, 2024 07:52 PM IST
By, Lucknow

Fennel oil-infused polymeric beads to combat mosquito larvae

CSIR-CIMAP has developed biodegradable polymeric beads with fennel oil to effectively eliminate mosquito larvae, set for release by October.

Fennel oil has been found effective against mosquitoes and as an alternative for mosquito larvicidal activity. (HT)
Updated on Sep 20, 2024 10:52 PM IST
By, Lucknow

Registration fee a money spinner? Student leaders raise red flag over LURN system

Before filling in the enrolment form for LU or any college, a student must obtain a Lucknow University Registration Number by paying ₹100. Even if the student fails to get admission, the amount is not refunded

Two sessions of applications have been completed, and student bodies allege that the university continues to extract money from applicants. (File Photo)
Updated on Sep 20, 2024 09:18 AM IST

LU convocation: PARAM inventor predicts women will propel India to superpower status

198 medals conferred – 138 to women students, 60 to men; D.Litt degree awarded to Nilesh Desai, director of Space Applications Centre

Governor Anandiben Patel, PARAM supercomputer inventor Vijay Pandurang Bhatkar and others at the LU convocation ceremony on Monday (Deepak Gupta/HT)
Updated on Sep 17, 2024 08:46 AM IST
By, Lucknow

Gain knowledge abroad but return to India: Bhatkar message to youths

“There is a lot of potential in our country and if instead of ‘brain drain’ in which youth go out in search of opportunities we focus on ‘brain gain’ in which they return after learning from the other countries, we can contribute to the development of the nation,” said Bhatkar, while addressing the media at the Raj Bhawan here.

He also said that New Education Policy had helped in focusing on research-oriented programmes and now there was a need for setting National Innovation Programme which would also support the youths. (Sourced)
Updated on Sep 16, 2024 08:40 AM IST

Oil, natural gas reserves in Godavari river basin land: BSIP

The researchers have studied the sediments, including coal and shale, which were deposited in the area to understand the palaeoenvironment (environment in the past)

The Godavari river (HT File Photo)
Published on Sep 14, 2024 08:38 PM IST
By, Lucknow

DSMNRU convocation: Governor for separate merit list, medals for differently-abled students

“The university provides a composite atmosphere for both normal and differently-abled students. It is difficult to raise differently -abled students and when government jobs have a special list for them, the university should also have a separate merit list for them. They should be provided separate medals to acknowledge their efforts and journey,” said governor Anandiben Patel.

Uttar Pradesh governor Anandiben Patel at the 11th convocation ceremony of Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University (DSMNRU) in Lucknow on Friday. (HT)
Updated on Sep 14, 2024 09:32 AM IST

Carrying the torch for hearing impaired

A 50-year-old hearing impaired student awarded PhD degree at DSMNRU convocation. His PhD research is about usage of Indian sign language to develop literacy and improve life skills through a blended learning mode.

Shivaji Panda. (Sourced)
Updated on Sep 14, 2024 07:56 AM IST

Education, information can bring down crimes against women: UP women commission president

Babita Chauhan has officially taken charge as president of the UP State Women Commission, focusing on women's empowerment, education, and combating violence.

Babita Chauhan on Friday officially took charge as the president of UP State Women Commission (HT)
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 08:10 AM IST
By, Lucknow

Better late than never: Youths tutor elderly in digital literacy

“From making digital payments, ordering medicines and using social media, we have learnt several things in a workshop organized by Aastha Old Age Hospital (AOAH). The youth volunteers motivated us for optimum utilization of our mobile device. They also made us aware of fraudulent calls and messages which can cost us our life’s earnings,” said Kavita Srivastava, 56.

The students try sharing their knowledge about the use of mobile phones and elderly people also learn it with similar enthusiasm. (Sourced)
Updated on Sep 05, 2024 08:46 AM IST
ByGodhooli Sharma

Beyond notes and books: Teachers for whom ‘class’ is a place of new learning

In Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University (DSMNRU, teachers play two roles at a time. While they continue to impart knowledge about their subject to the students, they also learn to derive different ways of bringing more inclusivity to the class.

The classroom consists of students from diverse groups - visually impaired, hearing impaired, orthopedically handicapped, intellectually disabled and normal students. (Sourced)
Updated on Sep 05, 2024 08:00 AM IST
ByGodhooli Sharma

Fossils of interest: Rarest of rare collections on display at BSIP museum soon

The museum will be spread over 5000 sq ft of which 2100 sq feet will be dedicated to a herbarium. This will be the first time in BSIP that a herbarium will be set up in the institute. This herbarium will include 30,000 herbarium sheets, 4,000 fruits and seeds, 4313 wood slides, 12,000 Palynological slides, 3,000 palm anatomy slides and 4,000 wood blocks.

For people interested in learning about the origin of the Earth and evolution of human life, the new museum and herbarium to come up at Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP) will be a one-stop destination soon. (Pic for representation)
Updated on Sep 02, 2024 06:08 AM IST
ByGodhooli Sharma
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