Participants from IITs, NITs, and other colleges across India attended the chemical engineering fest EXERGY'23 at IIT Kanpur
G P VARMA
Kanpur, April 3– The Chemineers Society at IIT Kanpur hosted the inaugural pan-India Chemical Engineering Fest, EXERGY’23, from March 31st to April 2nd, 2023. The event was a resounding success attracting participants from IITs, NITs, and other colleges across India.
The three-day event featured a diverse range of activities, including industrial and entrepreneurial talks, research-based poster presentations, software workshops, optimization competitions, sponsor attractions, and more. Kanopy Techno Solutions Pvt. Ltd was the title sponsor for the event, and was powered by Medetronix Labs.
The three-day event featured a diverse range of activities, including industrial and entrepreneurial talks
Participants from IITs, NITs, and other colleges across India came together to attend technical workshops hosted by international industry experts in software critical to chemical engineering, such as MATLAB, Python, Aspen, and Mathematica.
Along with the workshops, there were a variety of talks delivered by senior industrial experts and academicians on topics spanning entrepreneurship, data science, sustainability, biochemical advancements, process safety, and research.
L-R – Prof. Ashutosh Sharma, Prof. Siddhartha Panda, and Prof. Jayant Kumar Singh, lighting the lamp in the inaugural EXERGY’23
EXERGY’23 also hosted several competitions centred around real-world challenges, including optimization, research poster presentation, and cipher. The competitions drew a significant turnout, with over 2000 students from across India participating.
The inaugural edition of EXERGY’23 proved to be an enriching showcase of the latest trends and innovations in chemical engineering and a meaningful platform for the participants to engage and learn.
Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Director IIT Kanpur, presented mementos to the dance group at the inauguration of Techkriti'23
Kanpur, March 24 : The Day 2 of Techkriti’23, one of Asia’s largest annual technical and entrepreneurial festivals, was packed with a plethora of exciting events and workshops. The proceedings kicked off with an inaugural address by Dr. Anil K Rajvanshi, Founder and Director of the Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute, and a notable IIT Kanpur alumni. Dr. Rajvanshi, in his speech on “How IITians can help India become a Vishwaguru,” emphasized the importance of utilizing technology to develop rural India. He proposed a new paradigm of development that combines technology and spirituality to lead to happy and sustainable living. Dr. Rajvanshi is establishing a centre of excellence in IIT Kanpur for research and development of high technology for rural development. He had also signed a MoU earlier with the SIIC, IIT Kanpur for agricultural development. He also reminded the audience of IIT Kanpur’s role in policy formation regarding the use of agricultural waste to generate energy in 1990.
Sand Artist Sarvam Patel being felicitated with a memento by Prof. Amitabha Bandyopadhyay, at the inaugural day of Techkriti’23
Sand Artist Sarvam Patel made sand art featuring Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam and the Techkriti logo, at the inaugural day of Techkriti’23Glimpse from the dance performance at the inauguration of Techkriti’23
Prof. Mahip Singh, Head of Innovation Hub at Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University, was among the ones who announced the establishment of a dedicated UP startup fund worth 1400 Cr. during the GIS 2023. He addressed the lack of incubation centres in Uttar Pradesh and highlighted his efforts towards promoting entrepreneurship and technology by organizing Hackathons in 5 districts of the state. Prof. Singh also shared his extensive experience in Techkriti, having participated 8 times and spending a year at IIT Kanpur for his projects.
Techkriti’23 featured Tech Talks by Padma Shri and Padma Vibhushan awardee Dr. Rajagopala Chidambaram, former principal scientific advisor to the Government of India, who coordinated the test preparations for Pokhran I and Pokhran II. Dr. R. Chidambaram discussed the significance of emerging technologies such as energy, nuclear, network, and space technologies, along with the importance of technological foresight. He emphasized India’s leadership in the development of nuclear technology and how its success in the peaceful nuclear sector serves as an inspiration for other nations.
Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa, the former Chief of Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, was the second speaker for Tech Talks. He, as a former fighter pilot and Chief Commanding Officer, shared his insights on the procedures, methods, and challenges of flying, along with his experiences from the 1965, 1971 wars and the Kargil conflict. He highlighted the use of the MIG 25 in Kargil, which proved beneficial due to its altitude and speed, enabling coverage of the entire Line of Control. Furthermore, he discussed techniques for solving technical issues in real-time.
In addition to the tech talks, the event also featured an E-Conclave Talk by Mr. Pankaj Agarwal, the Founder and CEO of TagHive, a magician and an entrepreneur. Pankaj Agarwal began his talk by recounting his experiences at IIT Kanpur and sharing his professional journey, from academia to employment and entrepreneurship. He then proceeded to elucidate the connection between business and three pivotal keywords: Evolution, Connection, and Imagination. In order to effectively convey his message, he demonstrated a magic trick for each of these concepts, making the session engaging and interactive.
A special EC Talk on “Entering the World of Investment” was held in the evening with a panel comprising Shobana Prakash, Investment Associate at 100X.Vc, Vikas Sarda, CFO of Unitus Capital and Advisory Board Member at World Association of SME, and Professor Shankar Prawesh, Associate Professor at IME, IITK. The discussion covered various aspects of startup investments, including fundraising, partner selection, dealing with VCs, pitching strategies, and common obstacles.
The day also involved the continuation of workshops from Day 1, including Stock Investment, Java Programming, Web Development, and Digital Marketing. These workshops provided the participants with an opportunity to learn and enhance their skills further in various domains, thereby expanding their knowledge base.
In addition to the ongoing workshops, Techkriti’23 also introduced new workshops that catered to diverse fields, such as Product management and consulting, Drone, Robotics, App Development, and Machine Learning. These workshops, conducted by experts, provided valuable insights and hands-on experience to the participants, thereby helping them to gain a deeper understanding of the respective domains.
Towards the end of the day, Techkriti’23 hosted several fun-filled and entertaining events, including Beat Boxing, Fire Show, Magic Show, Groovy Guys and Comedy Night, to give the participants and audience a scope to unwind.
The Beat Boxing event featured Sunil Suresh, where his skills left the audience spellbound. The Fire Show was a spectacular display of fire dance and performance by Rohan Abraham Jacob and Sarena Beriwala, enthralling the audience with their impressive skills and daring acts. World-renowned magician Kabir Sharma took the stage at Techkriti’23. He dazzled the audience across with his unique blend of skill and showmanship. Groovy Guys presented a scintillating show that promised a night of electrifying music, pulsating rhythms, and non-stop dancing. Finally, the Comedy Night event featured Sundeep Sharma, whose hilarious bits left the audience in splits.
The agreement was signed by Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Director, IIT Kanpur, and Prof A. Scott Weber, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, University of Buffalo
G P VARMA
Kanpur, March 24 : The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) and the University at Buffalo, USA (UB) have signed a cooperation agreement at IIT Kanpur to enrich research in Biomedicine and Bioengineering.
The agreement was signed by Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Director, IIT Kanpur, and Prof A. Scott Weber, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, University of Buffalo.
A delegation from both IIT Kanpur and University at Buffalo was present during the MoU signing ceremony at IIT Kanpur
By signing this cooperation agreement, IITK and UB have agreed to establish the IITK-UB Joint Center of Excellence in Biomedicine and Bioengineering at IIT Kanpur premises. The center is being established with the objective to facilitate long-term collaborations in education and research between IIT Kanpur and University at Buffalo, as well as other institutions. The research focus of this Center will be on developing materials and technologies for both in vitro (studies performed with cells) and in vivo (studies performed with animals) applications in biosciences.
According to Prof. Abhay Karandikar Director IIT Kanpur said,“The agreement we signed today with University at Buffalo is in continuation to an existing MoU between the two institutes. Both the institutes have strategic objectives to collaborate for research that would help us build a robust ecosystem in Biomedicine and Bioengineering. The Center aims to develop materials technologies for bioscience applications and facilitate long-term joint research collaborations. We’re confident that this Center would provide several opportunities to our researchers, faculty and students in taking forward research in these core areas.”
Prof. Venu Govindaraju, Vice President for Research and Economic Development Prof. Kemper Lewis Dean School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Prof Paras Prasad, Professor, Department of Chemistry; Prof. Mark Swihart, Chair, Chemical and Biological Engineering; Prof. Supriya Mahajan, Professor, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences; Prof. Luis Velarde, Professor, Department of Chemistry; Prof. John Tomaszewski, Distinguished Professor, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Prof. Jonathan Bird, Professor, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences of UB were present at the ceremony.
Prof. Dhirendra Katti Dean of International Relations Prof Shalabh, Dean of Academic Affairs Prof Kantesh Balani, Dean of Resources and Alumni and Prof Yogesh Joshi, Department of Chemical Engineering of IITK were also present at the ceremony.
The Center would facilitate exchange of students and researchers between IIT Kanpur and UB along with facilitating collaborative research and training programs joint conferences, thematic workshops and exchange of scholarly material.
The cooperation agreement comes after a Joint Degree Program agreement that was signed between IITK and UB in 2017, to provide selected doctoral students at either institutes the opportunity to conduct research at the partner institute and earn two degrees, one each from IITK and UB.
The agreement will facilitate the establishment of the IITK-UB Joint Center of Excellence in Biomedicine and Bioengineering
The agreement would provide the scope for joint research, exchange of students and researchers, and exchange of academic materials, among others
L-R: Prof. Dhirendra Katti, Dean of International Relations, Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Director IIT Kanpur; Dr. Cynthia Larive, Chancellor, UCSC, and Ms. Becky George, Assistant Vice Provost of Global Engagement at UCSC, during the MoU signing
G P VARMA
Kanpur, March 21- The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) and the University of California, Santa Cruz, USA (UCSC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for joint academic and research collaborations, at a ceremony held at IIT Kanpur.
The MoU signing was held at IIT Kanpur in the presence of dignitaries from both institutes and it paves the way for academic and joint research collaborations
The MoU paves way for future collaborations in key areas of research between the two institutes.
The formal agreement was signed by Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Director, IIT Kanpur and Prof. Dhirendra Katti, Dean of International Relations, from IIT Kanpur’s side; and Dr. Cynthia Larive, Chancellor, UCSC, and Becky George, Assistant Vice Provost of Global Engagement at UCSC, on behalf of UCSC.
Michelle Whittingham, Associate Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Management at UCSC , John Pine, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Alumni Engagement at UCSC , Anna Finn, Associate Chancellor and Chief of Staff, UCSC; Prof. S. Ganesh, Deputy Director, IITK; Prof. A.R. Harish, Dean of Research & Development, IITK; Prof. Shalabh, Dean of Academic Affairs, IITK; Prof. Kantesh Balani, Dean of Resources and Alumni, IITK and Dr. Rajeev Ranjan, President of IITK Foundation, USA were also present at the ceremony.
Commenting on the signing of the MoU, Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Director, IIT Kanpur said, “We are delighted to partner with the University of California, Santa Cruz, USA, for furthering joint academic initiatives and research collaborations. The Mo marks a significant step in IIT Kanpur’s relentless efforts to forge joint international collaborations across domains. We are confident that this partnership will create new opportunities for our students and faculty members in the form of symposiums, exchange programs, joint publications, and so on. We look forward to working closely with UCSC to strengthen this partnership further.”
The research collaborations between IIT Kanpur and the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) will cater to crucial research areas in Computer Science and Engineering, and Biological Sciences and Bioengineering. This partnership will provide opportunities for both institutes to share their expertise, knowledge, and resources to further research and development in these fields.
The exchange of faculty members between the two institutes will enable researchers to work collaboratively on important research initiatives, leveraging the strengths of each institution to address complex scientific challenges. Joint supervision of Ph.D. students will enable students to receive guidance and mentorship from faculty members at both institutions, broadening their knowledge and perspectives.
The research collaborations between IITK and UCSC are expected to focus on a variety of areas, including but not limited to, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, bioinformatics, biotechnology, among others. The partnership between the two institutions will enable researchers to conduct interdisciplinary research projects, leveraging the strengths of each institution to address complex challenges in these fields.
University of California, Santa Cruz is a public university in California and is one of the ten campuses of the University of California system.
The MoU paves the way for future collaborations for exchange of faculty and students, joint research activities, exchange of academic publications and short-term programs/visits.
छत्रपति शाहू जी महाराज विश्वविद्यालय के 37वां दीक्षांत समारोह 22 मार्च 2023, दिन, बुधवार को होगा। समारोह की शुरुआत विश्वविद्यालय के नवनिर्मित प्रेक्षागृह में सुबह 11 बजे से होगी। समारोह की अध्यक्षता आदरणीय कुलाधिपति महोदया श्रीमती आनंदीबेन पटेल करेंगी। समारोह में बतौर मुख्य अतिथि परमार्थ निकेतन हरिद्वार के अध्यक्ष, आध्यात्मिक गुरू स्वामी चिदानंद सरस्वती शामिल होंगे। विशिष्ट अतिथि के तौर पर प्रदेश के उच्च शिक्षा मंत्री श्री योगेन्द्र उपाध्याय और उच्च शिक्षा राज्यमंत्री श्रीमती रजनी तिवारी मौजूद रहेंगी। मंगलवार को कुलपति प्रो विनय कुमार पाठक, प्रति कुलपति प्रो सुधीर कुमार अवस्थी समेत सभी अधिकारियों ने दीक्षांत की तैयारियों को अंतिम रूप दिया। उन्होने जल भरो अभियान से लेकर मंच पर मेडल वितरण की रिहर्सल में भी प्रतिभाग किया।
दीक्षांत समारोह के कार्यक्रमों की शुरुआत जल संरक्षण के संदेश के साथ होगी। जल संरक्षण हेतु जागरुकता लाने की दिशा में यह माननीय कुलाधिपति महोदया की पहल है। मंगलवार को दीक्षांत समारोह से सम्बनित सभी तैयारियों को अंतिम रूप दे दिया गया है। समारोह में विश्वविद्यालय के मेधावी छात्र- छात्राओं को कुलाधिपति स्वर्ण, रजत और कांस्य पदकों से सम्मानित किया जाएगा। इस बार कुल 91 पदक दिए जाएंगे। दीक्षांत समारोह कार्यक्रम में कानपुर के परिषदीय स्कूलों के कक्षा 5 से 8 तक के 30 स्कूली बच्चों और 25 आंगनबाड़ी केंद्रों की महिलाओं को माननीय कुलाधिपति महोदया सम्मानित करेंगी।
नवीनीकरण एवं नामकरण
विश्वविद्यालय परिसर के नवनिर्मित प्रेक्षागृह का नवीनीकरण एवं नामकरण भी समारोह में किया जाएगा। नवनिर्मित सभागार में 75 स्वतंत्रता सेनानियों के चित्र मुख्य आकर्षण का केंद्र हैं। समारोह के दौरान विश्वविद्यालय परिसर में निर्माणाधीन 21 भवनों का शिलान्यास भी किया जाएगा। विश्वविद्यालय परिसर में 7 भवनों का नवीनीकरण/ आधुनिकीकरण किया गया है। इस अवसर पर विश्वविद्यालय के अमृत सरोवर का शिलान्यास भी होगा। इस सरोवर को नगर निगम एवं विश्वविद्यालय के सहयोग से निर्मित किया गया है। समारोह में विश्वविद्यालय के पुरातन विद्यार्थियों के सहयोग से बनाए गए एक सेवा उद्यान का उद्घाटन भी किया जाएगा।
राजकीय बालगृह के बच्चे भी करेंगे शिरकत
समारोह में राजकीय बालगृह कानपुर के पांच बच्चे भी शिरकत करेंगे। बालगृह में पुरातन छात्र-छात्राओं के सहयोग से कम्प्यूटर लैब स्थापित की गयी है। समारोह के दौरान विश्वविद्यालय के इनोवेशन फाउंडेशन के तहत चल रहे छात्रों के स्टार्टअप्स का कुलाधिपति अवलोकन करेंगी और स्टार्टअप्स से जुड़े दो छात्रों को सम्मानित भी करेंगी।
अमृत सरोवर एवं सेवा उद्यान का लोकार्पण
कुलाधिपति श्रीमती आनंदीबेन पटेल दीक्षांत समारोह में नगर निगम के सहयोग से निर्मित अमृत सरोवर एवं पूर्व छात्रों के सहयोग से निर्मित सेवा उद्यान का भी लोकार्पण करेंगी।
बुधवार को कुलाधिपति श्रीमती आनंदीबेन पटेल की अध्यक्षता में होगा समारोह का आगाज
आध्यात्मिक गुरू स्वामी चिदानंद सरस्वती बतौर मुख्य अतिथि करेंगे शिरकत
रिहर्सल में कुलपति प्रो विनय कुमार पाठक ने लिया तैयारियों को जायजा
March 18-The Department of Political Science, Christ Church College Kanpur, and the Indian Institute of Public Administration Kanpur Branch jointly organized a two-day National Seminar on “G20 Initiatives: Towards inclusive and sustainable growth.”
This was the first seminar organized by by any academic institution of the city.
The seminar aimed at creating awareness among the people about the initiatives and achievements of the G20 agenda under Indian leadership.
Prof. N.K. Saksena Chairperson IIPA Kanpur Branch. Dr. Joseph Daniel, the Principal and Secretary of Christ Church College and college governing Body chaired the inaugural session.
The keynote address was delivered by Sqn. Ldr. Toolika Rani, G20 Brand Ambassador, U.P. Government. She ignited young minds with her inspiring ideas about taking challenges in life and selflessly working for the nation. She shared her perceptions about how UP can be a forerunner in taking initiatives to promote India’s G20 agenda and contribute to its success.
R. Ramani, Guest of Honor,stated the need for more such national seminars to instil values of humanitarianism and nationalism among one and all. He shared some valuable insights about the Indian agenda and initiatives for the G20 presidency.
The Chief guest, Dr. Uma Shankar,shared his insights about the role and significance of the Indian Presidency of G20, allowing India to further its ideological and philosophical underpinnings in global governance. India has set an example in governance by interacting with the goals of equity, inclusivity and the common good.
On the occasion, eminent guests released the Textbooks for the Second and Fourth Semester Undergraduate Political science written by Prof. Ashutosh Saxena and Dr. Vibha Dikshit.
In his address Prof. Joseph Daniel the chairman appreciated the efforts of the organizing team for organizing such a valuable event to educate people about the significance of G20 and the Indian presidency.
Prof. N.K. Saksena President IIPA Kanpur Branch proposed the vote of thanks. Dr. Vibha Dikshit, associate professor (Political science department) and organizing secretary of the seminar, efficiently conducted the inaugural session.
The seminar, on the first day, proceeded with three technical sessions based on four themes on G20.
Guest of honour S.K. Singh chaired the first technical session, which Prof. Ashutosh Saxena had coordinated. The deliberations focused on G20 andjust, sustainable, and equitable global growth. Singh set the context with his insightful perceptions about equality and sustainability in global governance.
Prof. Rajesh Kumar of PPN College Pragya Tripathi Abhinav Shakya and Richa yadav also addressed the first session.
The second technical session covered two themes the G20: Inclusive global growth under the “Vasudhaiv Kutumbkam” and G20: Environmental crises, green energy, green governance and disaster management.
Prof. Anoop Singh, Principal of PPN College, chaired the session. He elaborated upon the philosophy of “Vasudhaiv Kutumkam.” Dr Anuj Mishra , Dr. Kirti Mishra ,Sonu Trivedi and Aishwarya Awasthi presented their respective papers.
The final technical session of the day focused deliberations on the theme “Crises management by G20 Nations in Global South for development, trade, and security.
Dr. Padma Iyer chaired the session and spoke about the international security issues to be dealt with by G20 nations for sustainable growth. Dr Rashmi Mishra and Prof. Anurag Ratna spoke about the international crisis and Indian responses to it. They deliberated on the issues related to security threats for the Indian subcontinent. Aamir presented a paper on new Indian foreign policy initiatives in a Multi-polar world where a Multi-aligned approach is gaining ground.
The first day of the National Seminar raised some practical issues and dwelt upon valuable issues.
On the second day today several important recommendations emerged through serious deliberations among experts, administrators and the academic community.
The first technical session covered critical theme of women’s empowerment. Dr. Kamal Mussadi, a poetess and writer chaired the technical session. Dr. Rajesh Tripathi from IIPA coordinated the session. Shaily Pande, Kalpana Singh, Hina Azmat and Dr Prem Pal presented their research papers on the gendering of G20, the digital platform for women, women’s leadership roles, and gender equality problems. India has put gender issues on its primary agenda, giving it serious attention to achieve this SDG goal.
The Valedictory session followed the technical session attended by eminent persons including Dr. Bipin Kaushik, Political scientist and Principal of VSSD College
Prof. R.C. Katiyar Former Pro Vice Chancellor, CSJMU Kanpur and Vice Chairperson IIPA Kanpur chaired the session. Prof. Ashutosh Saxena, Head Department of Political Science and Vice Chairperson IIPA Kanpur coordinated the session. Prof. Joseph Daniel, Principal and Secretary of Christ Church College, formally welcomed all the distinguished guests and participants. Dr Vibha Dikshit, the organizing secretary of the seminar, presented the seminar report.
Chief Guest Prof. Bipin Kaushik, Principal of VSSD College, in his valedictory address stressed upon the need of making G20 more meaningful through proactive attitudes and action programs to find solutions plaguing Global governance. India can take a significant leap with its unique philosophy of universal brotherhood and inclusive development mode. India tries to balance capitalism with humanitarianism, which is the need of hour in the current global crisis.
Chairpersons of the session Prof R.C. Katiyar made observations about the seminar and called the intellectual committee to organize such intellectual deliberations more often to create awareness and orient the young minds to contribute to nation-building. Dr G L Srivastava Convener of the Seminar and Secretary IIPA Kanpur proposed Vote of Thanks.
The college faculty Soofia Shahab, Prof. Shipra Shrivastav, Prof D.C. Srivastav, Prof Sujata Chaturvedi, Prof Ravi Mahalwala, Prof Niranjan Swaroop were present on the occasion
The seminar culminated in a successful intellectual activity with strong participation and paper presentation by the faculty, researchers and other professionals. The organizing team comprising Hina, Archana, Sakshi, Ishita, Richa, Shaily, Abhinav and Aamir worked very hard for its success. Ujjwal, Maanvi, Srijal, Ishan, Sumit abhishek and other students were involved in various organizing responsibilities.
Kanpur, 15 March, 2023: A collaborative study led by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur has found that the high amount of particulate pollution in Delhi during nightly hours was caused by biomass burning emissions. The study published in Nature Geoscience journal is led by IIT Kanpur and is contributed by Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), IIT Delhi, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI) Switzerland and University Helsinki, Finland. The research paper is co-authored by Ms. Suneeti Mishra, and Prof. Sachchida Nand Tripathi, from the Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Kanpur.
Delhi often experiences high amount of particulate pollution also termed as haze; however exact reasons behind their formation was hitherto unknown. The exhaustive research unearthed the reason behind the severe haze events experienced during winters in Delhi which is one of the world’s most-populated cities.
Prof. Sachchida Nand Tripathi, from IIT Kanpur who was the Principal Investigator in the study said, “The uncontrolled biomass burning for residential heating and cooking in the Indo–Gangetic plain gives rise to ultrafine particles, affecting the health of 5% of the world’s population and impacting the regional climate. Regulating the uncontrolled biomass-combustion emissions may help inhibit nocturnal haze formation and improve health. The study becomes important as air pollution is responsible for 18% of the total annual premature deaths in India.”
The study was designed for Delhi during the winter months of 2019 where aerosol size distribution and molecular composition of ambient aerosols and gases were measured.
The measurements helped calculate growth of aerosols during night time along with the sources of aerosols and also the sources of gases. The study found that very high growth rates (tens of nano meter per hour) of aerosols especially for those smaller than 100 nano meters (nano particles) have been found in unfavourable new particle formation conditions compared to other places in the world, leading to haze formation in an span of few hours during extreme pollution events.
The molecular information about aerosols clearly showed that organic vapours from biomass burning contributed to the growth of nano particles. It was also found that the composition of particles whose sizes were greater than 100 nano meter particles composition were dominated by ammonium and chloride species. Simultaneously, measurements of gases at molecular level showed that the biomass burning sources were their chief source which has preferential condensation on nano particles. Thermodynamic modelling of gaseous partitioning confirmed the observational findings.
The study points out that the reduction of uncontrolled combustion, especially during conducive weather conditions, may limit the amount of supersaturated vapours available for nanoparticle growth and hence may be an effective strategy for the mitigation of nocturnal particulate number during haze in Delhi.
Air pollution is responsible for 18% of the total annual premature deaths in India
Delhi often experiences high amount of particulate pollution also termed as haze; however, exact reasons behind their formation was hitherto unknown.
Uncontrolled biomass burning for residential heating and cooking in the Indo–Gangetic plain gives rise to ultrafine particles, affecting the health of 5% of the world’s population
Reduction of uncontrolled combustion, especially during conducive weather conditions, may limit the haze in Delhi
Kanpur, March 15, 2023: Antaragni, IIT Kanpur’s iconic cultural festival, is back with a bang for its 57th edition and is ready to showcase its enchanting spirit to the world. For over 56 years, Antaragni has been a beacon of excellence and talent, promoting a celebration of love, light, and life. This year, the festival is set to take place in its full-fledged offline mode from March 16 to March 19, 2023.
Registering more than 1 lakh footfalls during the four-day schedule, Antaragni has become a grand spectacle of magic, imbued with a charming aura of joy and ecstasy. The India-inspired talks this year is scheduled with influential thought leaders Kiran Bedi, Former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, and Karnal Singh, Former Chief of Enforcement Directorate (ED); while the Alum Inspired event boasts an impressive lineup of speakers, including alumni Dr. Uday P Singh, Secretary General, Asian Civil Engineering Coordinating Council; Riya Bhattacharya, former Vice President, Navi; and Rajan Singh, Ex IPS officer & CEO HabitStrong.
The ‘Mehfil’ series features poets and performers Muskan Saxena, Ishika Chandelia, Sangita Yaduvanshi, Mirza Suleman, Swastika Rajput, and Chetna Balhara. For the classical music lovers, the Classical Eve will feature flute and table pair S.Akash and Shubh Maharaj; and the trio Nirali Kartik, Unmesh Banerjee, and Lalit Sisodia. Antaragni also presents a unique showcase of talented artists from around the world through its International Carnival lineup which includes Matt Bacon, Black Rhythm, and Alexa this year. The Talent Fiesta event, showcasing the rich and diverse cultural flairs of India, will host performances from artists like Satyajit Ramdas and Kashi Fire Warriors.
Comedian Rajat Chauhan will perform on the comedy night, while poets Amit Sharma, Fehmi Badayuni, Ekagra Sharma, Chirag Sharma, Manika Dubey, Swayam Srivastava, and Priyanshu Vatsalya, will take the attendees on a self-reflective journey at the Kavi Sammelan. Musical prodigy Antariksh will take center stage on the rock night; while Bollywood night will feature the legendary Salim-Sulaiman duo, renowned for their chartbuster songs. The EDM night will feature international EDM artist 39 Kingdom.
The festival’s theme, “Houdini’s Paradise,” is an oasis of entertainment, featuring something for everyone – from the thrilling Escape Room and Gaming Zone to the exhilarating Zorbing and Silent Disco, to the classic favorites Poker and Archery. To echo this year’s theme, IIT Kanpur will host magicians Nikhil Raj and Siddharth Tyagi, as well.
Antaragni will have several events and competitions ranging from debate, and quiz, to fashion, dance, musicals, and many more, with prizemoney and goodies at stake. Participants and attendees from all over India will take part in the four-day extravaganza.
रायपुर दिनांक 15 मार्च 2023 की शाम नयी उड़ान फाउंडेशन के द्वारा एक छत्तीसगढ़ रत्न सम्मान बिज़नस अवार्ड आइकॉन ऑफ़ छत्तीसगढ़ 2023 का आयोजन होटल सेलिब्रेशन में किया गया जहा फैशन शो एवं नेशनल ब्राइडल कम्पटीशन, सेमिनार एवं ट्रांसजेंडर ब्यूटी कांटेस्ट का आयोजन किया गया l
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ट्रांसजेंडर समुदाय के द्वारा इस कार्यक्रम की सराहना की गयी एवं ट्रांसजेंडर समुदाय के विजेताओ के द्वारा उड़ान फाउंडेशन के चेयरपर्सन उषा जी एवं पूरी टीम का धन्यवाद किया l
स्वरचित रचनाएं सुनाने के साथ सब्जियों पर भी होती है चकल्लस
अपने क्षेत्रों के एक्सपर्ट अक्सर रात में बकैती कर मिटाते है थकान
संपर्क बढ़ने के साथ देशों की सीमाएँ लांघ दिलों के रिश्ते जुड़ रहे आवरिष्ठ संवाददाता।
यदि आप स्वरचित रचनाएं लिखते हैं और सोचते हैं कि यह सही है या नहीं। कहीं इन्हें सुनाकर हंसी का पात्र तो नहीं बन जाउंगा। तो अब आपको ज्यादा परेशान होने की जरूरत नहीं है। दरअसल इसके लिए आप ट्विटर स्पेस को माध्यम बना सकते हैं। भारत की सेलिब्रेटी, एनआरआई के साथ अपने-अपने क्षेत्रों के दिग्गजों के सामने आप अपनी रचनाएं सुना सकते हैं।
रचनाओं के साथ हंसी मजाक के बीच सब्जी, काफी से लेकर अन्य मुद्दों पर बात करने का अवसर मिलता है। साथी ही एक दूसरे से आपका संपर्क भी बढ़ता है। गुड़गांव में रहने वाली युवती और आईटी क्षेत्र में यूके में काम कर रहा युवक लोगों को जोड़ने का काम कर रहा है। हालांकि ज्यादातर यूजर्स ऐसे भी हैं जो यह नहीं चाहते कि उनकी आईडेंडिटी रिवील हो। इसलिए उन्हें निक नाम या दोस्त के नाम से एकाउंट बनाए हुए हैं।
अंग्रेजी में गिटपिट नहीं चाहते
अपनी दैनिक दिनचर्या में इंग्लिश भाषा में गिटपिट करने के बाद भारतीय समय के अनुसार रात होते ही सब हिंदी में ही बात करते हैं। को होस्ट का काम महिलाओं के जुड़े होने से बातचीत के दौरान गरिमा को बनाए रखना होता है। सभी ग्रुप मेबर्स एक दूसरे की टाइम जोन का सम्मान करते हैं। आरजे और कारोबारी भी जुड़ते हैं।
महिलाओं को याद आता है मायका
एनआरआई महिलाएं भारत में अपने मायके की यादों में भी खो जाती है। रचनाओं के जरिये अपने क्षेत्र से जुड़ी यादें भी साजा करती हैं। यदि आप सिर्फ सुनना चाहते हैं तो आप लिश्नर मोड पर जा सकते है लेकिन पहले आपको अपने बारे में बताना होगा। बिहार
