lucknow university

The spotlight is on a remarkable 1889 photography dictionary at an ongoing exhibition, captivating visitors with its deep dive into the early language of photography. Alongside this gem, other historical photography texts and artifacts are displayed. lucknow university stands out as a pioneer, being one of the first to offer master's programs in photography, and is noteworthy for producing the country's first woman to earn a photography PhD.

From Guiding Slum Kids To Engineering Mindsets

In an El Nino year with deficient rainfall, acreage of most kharif crops went down. But the area under sugarcane farming went up despite it being a water-intensive crop

Despite India encountering a monsoon deficit, there has been a remarkable rise in sugarcane cultivation. Farmers are increasingly opting for this water-intensive crop, encouraged by favorable government policies on ethanol production and appealing market prices. Meanwhile, other kharif crops have experienced a drop in acreage due to the ongoing dry conditions, prompting suggestions for alternative crops to bolster water conservation efforts.

An extract from journalist Shantanu Nandan Sharma’s ‘Rebel Bastar’ recalls how elite campuses were swept up by Maoist politics, how young recruits entered rural Bihar, and how some later rejected revolutionary violence and rebuilt very different lives