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Time of India
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Delhi to see its first-ever artificial rain to combat air pollution in July
In a first for the national capital, Delhi is set to witness artificial rain aimed at reducing air pollution, with cloud seeding scheduled between July 4 and 11, subject to weather conditions, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Saturday. The flight plan for the seeding operation has been submitted by IIT Kanpur to IMD Pune for technical coordination, Sirsa told PTI. "Conditions are not suitable for cloud seeding until July 3, but a flight window has been proposed between July 4 and 11," Sirsa said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Join new Free to Play WWII MMO War Thunder War Thunder Play Now He added that a proposal has also been sent to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), requesting an alternative window in case the weather remains unfavourable during the scheduled period so that the trial can be conducted at a later date. "This initiative marks a historic step in urban pollution control and is being carried out for the first time by the Environment Department under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's leadership," Sirsa said. Live Events "Our aim is to give Delhiites clean air," he emphasised, asserting that it's the most basic right of every resident, and the government is exploring every possible solution to achieve it. "That's why we're taking this bold step of artificial rain. We are hopeful it will bring meaningful change," he added. In response to the accusations from AAP Delhi chief Saurabh Bharadwaj on Friday, who claimed that the BJP and the Centre hindered the city's pollution-control efforts and mocked the proposal for artificial rain during peak winter pollution, Sirsa clarified, "We were the ones who signed the MoU first, made all the payments to IIT Kanpur, and applied for the necessary approvals because we want to take real action." "They didn't do anything except talk about artificial rain. We, on the other hand, have worked sincerely. That's why, within just four months of forming the government, we are at the stage of finalising the date for Delhi's first artificial rain," he added. The project, titled 'Technology Demonstration and Evaluation of Cloud Seeding as an Alternative for Delhi NCR Pollution Mitigation,' will involve five aircraft sorties over low-security air zones in northwest and outer Delhi. Each sortie, lasting around 90 minutes, will cover approximately 100 square kilometres, dispersing a scientifically formulated seeding mixture using flare-based systems on modified Cessna aircraft. The formulation, developed by IIT Kanpur, includes silver iodide nanoparticles, iodised salt, and rock salt, designed to catalyse artificial rain by accelerating droplet formation in moisture-rich clouds.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
BIS & IIT-K organize workshop on standards for startups
Kanpur:The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in collaboration with the Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC), IIT Kanpur, organised a workshop titled 'From Innovation to Impact: BIS Standards Serving the Startups' at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-Kanpur) on Friday. The workshop brought together deep-tech innovators, early-stage and growth-stage startups, and the BIS leadership for dialogue on the critical role of standards in shaping India's innovation journey. It aimed to highlight how Indian Standards can accelerate commercialisation, enhance quality assurance, and support global market access for startups. Startups participating in the event engaged directly with senior BIS officials and explored standardisation frameworks across diverse sectors—including electronics, IT, healthcare, agritech, AI-ML, defence & aerospace, and cleantech. The sessions offered actionable insights on managing post-launch quality, meeting Quality Control Orders (QCOs), and addressing sustainability and regulatory challenges. Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Director General (Standardization-I), BIS, Reena Garg said, "BIS plays a vital role in developing national standards, with over 400 technical committees and 25,000+ standards across 17 sectors. Standards are essential across all sectors, and BIS supports the Govt of India and startups in using them as tools for impactful growth." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Doutor: Reverter encolhimento muscular após os 50 depende deste hábito noturno Revista do Homem Saiba Mais Undo Dean of Research & Development at IIT Kanpur, Prof. Tarun Gupta said, " BIS is helping make standards a springboard rather than a speed bump, empowering the innovation ecosystem. We have always emphasised the need for innovative, high-quality, market-ready products that can thrive both nationally and on the global stage." The knowledge-sharing session provided an overview of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), highlighting its key functions such as standard formulation, product certification, hallmarking, and system certification. The session emphasised BIS's international presence, laboratory testing, consumer protection, and the importance of standards education. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the National Standards Body of India, responsible for the harmonious development of standardisation, marking, and quality certification. BIS actively supports innovation, ensures consumer safety, and promotes industry best practices across sectors through the development of Indian Standards.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bored IITian went out for coffee but ended up in Rishikesh. Proves best trips and experiences are never planned
It started like any ordinary weekend plan—a quick coffee run with friends. But for IIT Kanpur graduate Harsh Pokharna, the day took an unexpected detour when someone at the café casually suggested, 'Let's go to Rishikesh?' Without much thought or planning, they agreed. What followed was a whirlwind road trip packed with chaos, calm, and plenty of curveballs. Despite the weekend rush and peak-season traffic, their cab driver, to their surprise, was game. 'Chalenge sir,' he said—and they were off. Singing songs and exchanging silly jokes, the group made their way to the spiritual town. Once in Rishikesh, they grabbed a bite at the Beatles Café , met a fellow traveller, and swapped monkey horror stories—one involved stolen snacks, another a monkey slapping an old lady before casually walking away. The chaos mellowed into serenity as they attended the Ganga Aarti and sat quietly by the river, soaking in the peace and talking about life. They wandered through local markets, laughed at 'thug life' goggles, and nearly bought a funny sticker. They returned late at night, starving, exhausted, yet inexplicably content. Harsh summed it up best in his Instagram post: 'Impromptu plans >>>.' Sometimes, all it takes is coffee and a little spontaneity to make the best memories. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Eat 1 Teaspoon Every Night, See What Happens A Week Later! [Video] getfittoday Undo View this post on Instagram A post shared by Harsh Pokharna (@harshxpokharna) One user shared that the Ganga aarti, especially in the evenings, was the highlight of the experience. Another found the entire story incredibly cool and exciting. Someone else couldn't get enough of the quirky monkey moments, calling them especially amusing. MORE STORIES FOR YOU ✕ « Back to recommendation stories I don't want to see these stories because They are not relevant to me They disrupt the reading flow Others SUBMIT Social experiment in Jaipur However, this is not the first time he has mentioned his impromptu plans. A few months ago, when he was in Jaipur for a month and a half. While his parents were thrilled, he found himself feeling a bit bored, so he decided to run a fun social experiment. He posted a simple Instagram story: 'Open to meeting people in Jaipur.' Suddenly, Harsh found his calendar full. He was out almost every day, catching up with old friends, meeting strangers from DMs, and striking up new conversations. His final takeaway? Sometimes, all it takes is being a little bold on Instagram. In his words: 10/10 recommend being shameless on IG.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
To boost farmers' income, UP to modernise irrigation systems with central scheme
1 2 3 Lucknow: To reduce the dependence of farmers on traditional systems of irrigation and rainfall, the state govt will be implementing the 'modernisation of command area development and water management programme, a central govt initiative for which it has already sanctioned Rs 1,600 crore. Its key highlights include the formation of society clusters for joint irrigation system management, the use of modern irrigation tools, and the adoption of the 'one cluster, one crop' model. The programme will initially be launched as a pilot project in some areas, and IIT Kanpur will support it technically. "The programme will ensure consistent water supply to fields and significantly boost farmers' income. It will deliver water directly to every farm using a Pressurized Pipe Irrigation Network instead of outdated systems. This modern technology will ensure up to 90% water-use efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and increase crop yield," said irrigation and water resources secretary GS Naveen. The project is being implemented under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana, integrating two major components of the Ministry of Jal Shakti: the Command Area Development and Water Management and the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme. You Can Also Check: Lucknow AQI | Weather in Lucknow | Bank Holidays in Lucknow | Public Holidays in Lucknow While phase one will be completed by March 2026, phase two beginning in April 2026 will continue through 2031. In the first phase, farmers will be given training to use modern irrigation tools like pipes, sensors, pumps, and filters that will help save 150 million cubic metres in the first phase alone. It will also lead to employment generation for thousands of people, the official claimed. "The project will be monitored at national, state, and district levels by a central committee headed by the secretary of the ministry of Jal Shakti department, the chief secretary at the state level, and district magistrates at the local level. Additionally, real-time tracking will be enabled through advanced tools. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to complete the pilot phase on time.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
IIT-K celebrates 58th convocation
1 2 3 4 5 6 Kanpur: The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-Kanpur) celebrated its 58th Convocation Ceremony on its campus on Monday. The ceremony was graced by Sanjay Malhotra, Governor of the Reserve Bank of India and a distinguished alumnus of IIT Kanpur, as the chief guest. Chairman, board of governors, IIT-K Dr Mahesh Gupta presided over the ceremony along with director of the institute prof Manindra Agrawal. Held over two sessions, the convocation commenced with awarding of medals and degrees to the meritorious students. Later, in the second session degrees were conferred by departmental faculty. Sanjay Malhotra, who completed his BTech in Computer Science and Engineering from IIT-K in 1989, reflected on his return to his alma mater with pride and humility. Addressing the graduating batch, he said, "It is a privilege to return to IIT-Kanpur after 36 years. Walking through the same corridors, reflecting on memories with my batchmates from 1985, and seeing the brilliance of today's students fills me with deep pride and nostalgia. To all the graduating students and awardees, my heartfelt congratulations." Prof Agrawal congratulated the students, saying, "The technology space is undergoing an exciting transition, giving rise to great opportunities for new discoveries and applications of relevance to the world in general and India in particular. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo I am sure that with your abilities and training, you will have a significant role to play in this transition. I wish you all the best for your future endeavours. May you find success, joy, and prosperity in life. Stay in touch!" Dr Mahesh Gupta extended his best wishes to the students and encouraged them to uphold IIT Kanpur's values of ethical leadership and lifelong learning. This year's graduating cohort included 269 PhD recipients, 29 from the MTech-PhD Joint Degree Programme, 2 from the MDes-PhD Joint Degree, 2 from the MS (by Research)-PhD Joint Degree, 480 MTech graduates, 874 BTech, 204 BS, 194 MSc (2-year), 145 MBA, 20 MDes, 83 MS (by Research), 40 from PGPEX-VLFM, 26 Double Major, 93 Dual Degree, 26 MS-PD, and 361 students from the eMasters programme. Additionally, 192 students graduated with one minor, 90 with two minors, 30 with three minors, 3 with four minors, and one student with an exceptional five minors. The President's Gold Medal was awarded to Talin Gupta from the Computer Science and Engineering dept, Director's Gold Medal for 4-year UG programme was given to Dhruv Misra from Electrical Engineering, and the Director's Gold Medal for 5-year UG programme was awarded to Kalash Talati from Physics dept. The Ratan Swarup Memorial Prize was conferred upon Varun Tokas from Computer Science and Engineering dept. The Dr Shankar Dayal Sharma Medal was awarded to Abhishek Kumar Yadav from the Department of Chemistry. In addition to these top honours, 21 students were awarded the Outstanding PhD Thesis Award for their exceptional research contributions across departments including Aerospace Engineering, Biosciences and Bioengineering, Civil Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences, Economics, Environmental Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics. Continuing its ceremonial tradition, the convocation followed a traditional dress code. Male students wore cream-coloured kurtas with white pyjamas, while female students donned cream kurtas with white churidars or leggings, or sarees.
