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Rajeev Mullick

Rajeev Mullick is an Assistant Editor, he writes on education, telecom and heads city bureau at Lucknow. Love travelling.

Articles by Rajeev Mullick

Kendriya Vidyalaya on SGPGI campus to be shut in phased manner

Only 10-15 children of PGI employees enrolled in the school, most of the students from outside the campus, says institute director

Lucknow

Published on Mar 20, 2025 09:52 AM IST

ByRajeev Mullick

Iftari, it’s dates, water, fruits, and light snacks

Besides dates and sherbet, fruit salad, roasted chickpeas, aloo tikka, paneer-based snacks, dahi-vadas work just fine

Lucknow

Published on Mar 19, 2025 10:34 PM IST

ByRajeev Mullick, Lucknow

Govt to launch smart, divyang-friendly school in Gr. Noida Wednesday

To be inaugurated on March 19, the school has been equipped with smart classrooms and cleaner and greener surroundings

Lucknow

Published on Mar 18, 2025 09:04 AM IST

ByRajeev Mullick, Lucknow

Offices struggle to stay clean as spitting menace continues in Lucknow

A recent visit by the Hindustan Times team to key government offices revealed that walls, corners, public spaces, and even lifts were stained with paan and gutkha spit,

Lucknow

Published on Mar 17, 2025 06:18 AM IST

ByRajeev Mullick, Lucknow

How NEP is reshaping language policy, assessments, pedagogy in Uttar Pradesh

UP's progress on the NEP includes a robust three-language policy, but challenges in implementation and resource availability persist.

A notification has been issued for 10 bagless days and instructions have been given to all the government and aided schools to organise summer camps/classes in May or June of new academic year. (FOR REPRESENTATION)

Lucknow

Published on Mar 16, 2025 07:54 AM IST

ByRajeev Mullick, Lucknow

Lucknow struggles to shed its ‘spitting’ image

Once known for its beautiful evenings, parks and walkways, the ‘city of nawabs’ is yet to see an aggressive campaign against public spitting

Lucknow

Published on Mar 05, 2025 09:58 AM IST

ByRajeev Mullick, Lucknow

IIM Lucknow placements: ₹75L tops domestic offer, but big drop from last year

International offers remained unchanged, with the highest package capped at ₹65 lakh per annum—exactly the same as last year.

Lucknow

Published on Mar 01, 2025 05:32 AM IST

ByRajeev Mullick, 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

“The science city will comprise a science park and planetarium. The land has been taken over by the department of basic education. We plan to complete the first phase of work that includes construction of a science park within a year,” said Sheeldhar Yadav, special secretary and director (science and technology). (Pic for representation)

Lucknow

Published on Feb 21, 2025 08:48 AM IST

ByRajeev Mullick, Godhooli Sharma

Destination Prayagraj: Packed trains, jostling a daily scene at Lucknow station

Prayagraj faces chaos as pilgrims rush for Mahakumbh, with overcrowded trains and tight security at Lucknow's Charbagh station amid safety concerns.

Lucknow

Published on Feb 17, 2025 08:00 AM IST

ByRajeev Mullick Aakash Ghosh, Lucknow

New pass criteria, revision of syllabus: Changes in ISC exam on the cards

CISCE to overhaul ISC exams from 2027, introducing new pass criteria, revised syllabus, and new subjects, aiming to benefit students.

Most of these decisions were taken in the interest of students, said CISCE chief executive and secretary Dr Joseph Emmanuel (For Representation)

Lucknow

Published on Feb 14, 2025 07:00 AM IST

ByRajeev Mullick, Lucknow

New pass criteria, revision of syllabus: Changes in ISC exam on the cards

CISCE has decided to make major changes in the Indian School Certificate (ISC for Class 12) examination system from 2027.

Board Exams

Published on Feb 13, 2025 06:25 PM IST

ByRajeev Mullick

Mahakumbh: 200 km in 16 hrs, yet faith reigns supreme

Despite traffic jams that devotees travelling to Prayagraj from various cities faced, their determination remained firm

Archana and her husband Sanjay Agarwal, a businessman from Kanpur, are yet to come to terms with what all they went through during their 200 km journey to Prayagraj by car. (Sourced)

Lucknow

Published on Feb 11, 2025 07:06 AM IST

ByRajeev Mullick, Lucknow

With 31.8°C, Sangam City logs warmest Jan day in 9 years

Varanasi (BHU) remained the second warmest meteorological station in UP, where mercury rose to 31.2°C, the third highest in 12 years.

Devotees cross pontoon bridges during Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj (PTI)

Lucknow

Published on Jan 31, 2025 11:15 PM IST

ByRajeev Mullick, Lucknow

‘Father fell, trampled by hordes in blink of an eye’: Kumbh stampede survivor

Tragic stampede at Maha Kumbhh on Mauni Amavasya claimed at least 30 lives, leaving families devastated.

Eyewitnesses said the stampede occurred as devotees rushed to take a pre-dawn dip at the Sangam.(REUTERS)

India News

Updated on Jan 30, 2025 06:45 AM IST

ByRajeev Mullick

Stampede tragedy hits Kumbh: Toll at least 30

A stampede during the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj killed at least 30 and injured 60 as crowds surged towards the riverbank, prompting calls for an inquiry.

An ambulance seen parked near a medical facility following a stampede at the Sangam area on 'Mauni Amavasya', during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela, in Prayagraj, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. At least 30 people were killed and 60 others suffered injuries after a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in the early hours of Wednesday. (PTI)

India News

Published on Jan 30, 2025 06:02 AM IST

ByPawan Dixit, Rajeev Mullick, Kenneth John, Prayagraj

People, panic, pain: Anatomy of a disaster in Mahakumbh Mela

The situation spiralled out of control when devotees struggled to find an exit after their ritualistic bath.

Eyewitnesses recounted scenes of panic and disorder. “People fell, tried to stand up, lost from loved ones in the melee,” said an onlooker. (HT Photo/Deepak Gupta)

Lucknow

Published on Jan 30, 2025 05:44 AM IST

ByRajeev Mullick, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj)

Mahakumbh stampede: ‘Six of us came here, now we are five’: Heartbreaking accounts of next of kin

While consoling his sobbing father and two children as they waited at the Central Hospital, Jai Prakash recalled, “My mother fell as someone pushed from behind. I managed to pull my family to safety, but by the time I could search for my mother, she had already been crushed by the crowd. Six of us came here. Now we are five.”

A woman who lost her sister accused police and Prayagraj administration in their inability in averting the situation from taking an ugly turn (Sourced)

Lucknow

Updated on Jan 29, 2025 09:55 PM IST

ByRajeev Mullick, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj)

Walking hours and miles in search of Sangam

As crowd swells public transport, shuttle buses etc fall short; devotees face long waits and chaos ahead of Mauni Amavasya

A large number of devotees are reaching Mahakumbh Nagar to take a holy dip at Sangam ahead of Mauni Amavasya, on Tuesday. (HT Photo)

Other Cities

Published on Jan 28, 2025 08:59 PM IST

ByRajeev Mullick, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj)

Tech-aided crowd management keeps Mahakumbh going smoothly

The ICCC, the watchtower established on the first floor of the Kumbh Mela Authority, is the heart that helps police and the district administration keep a watch on movement of influx of devotees

The Integrated Command and Control Centre in the Mela area (HT Photo)

Other Cities

Updated on Jan 28, 2025 08:54 PM IST

ByRajeev Mullick, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj)

Dhanbad to Prayagraj: Braving general class train, bus over 550 km and 15 hrs to take a dip

“Certainly it was quite exhausting and at the same time satisfying too, when I checked inside the hotel room,” he said while sipping a cup of tea in the Mela area

Rahul Halder at the Mahakumbh (HT Photo)

Other Cities

Updated on Jan 28, 2025 08:44 PM IST

ByRajeev Mullick, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj)

UP’s Mahakumbh tableau shines on Republic Day

A song by poet Virendra Vats, blending Sanskrit and Hindi, added a unique charm to the presentation.

The tableauass part of the Republic Day parade in New Delhi (HT Photo)

Lucknow

Published on Jan 26, 2025 08:04 PM IST

ByRajeev Mullick, Lucknow

Patriotism meets devotion at Mahakumbh

Flag hoisting took place at akhadas, Kalpvasi camps, temporary offices, and government camps, showcasing collective spirit.

Colours of patriotism evident at the Mahakumbh on the occasion of Republic Day on Sunday (HT Photo)

Lucknow

Published on Jan 26, 2025 07:41 PM IST

ByRajeev Mullick, Lucknow

A train every 4 minutes: Prayagraj readies for Mauni Amavasya

The special trains, set to run from all nine stations across Prayagraj, aim to cater to the millions of pilgrims expected to flock to the holy city for the auspicious occasion.

To facilitate the increased influx of devotees, Indian Railways has deployed 360 trains for Mauni Amavasya (Sourced)

Lucknow

Published on Jan 22, 2025 10:53 PM IST

ByRajeev Mullick

Mahakumbh-2025: Oxford students delve into spiritual teachings

The visit by the Oxford Centre for Sanskrit Studies began with a satsang led by Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati, who shared profound insights into Indian spirituality and the significance of the Maha Kumbha Mela.

The students examined the relevance of teachings in areas such as environmental conservation, international conflict resolution, and inner peace (Sourced)

Lucknow

Published on Jan 21, 2025 09:39 PM IST

ByRajeev Mullick, Lucknow

‘Monday’s warmth to spill into Tuesday: Max temp to stay around 27°C in Lko’

Lucknow recorded a January high of 26.6°C due to a Western Disturbance, 5.6°C above normal, with no significant change expected until January 23.

Lucknow

Updated on Jan 20, 2025 09:20 PM IST

ByRajeev Mullick, Lucknow

U.P. govt readies enhanced security for R-Day, Mauni Amavasya, and Basant Panchami

Following the successful turnout of over 6 crore attendees during Paush Purnima and Makar Sankranti, preparations are being scaled up to ensure the safety and comfort of visitors.

An estimated 8 to 10 crore devotees are expected to visit Prayagraj for Mauni Amavasya (Sourced)

Lucknow

Published on Jan 20, 2025 09:12 PM IST

ByRajeev Mullick, Lucknow

Mahakumbh 2025: Railways ready 400 special trains for over 15L devotees on Mauni Amavasya

To manage the post-Amavasya crowd, over 100 additional trains will be deployed. Furthermore, ring rail services have been introduced on key routes like Rambagh-Jhusi-Banaras-Bhadohi to ensure smooth travel for the millions of visitors.

Lucknow

Published on Jan 20, 2025 09:06 PM IST

ByRajeev Mullick, Lucknow

Mahakumbh: From Campa Ashram to freebies with refreshments, firms pull out all stops

Mahakumbh Nagar attracts brands spending ₹3,600 crore on marketing to 40 crore visitors, transforming the event into a major business opportunity.

Billboards and hoardings have been put up by various brands at the ongoing Mahakumbh in Prayagraj. (Sourced)

Lucknow

Updated on Jan 19, 2025 05:10 AM IST

ByRajeev Mullick, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj)

Foreign devotees embrace Mahakumbh spirit

As globalisation and the internet have bridged cultures, the Kumbh has gained global attention, inspiring a growing number of international visitors each time it is held.

Foreign devotees take a dip at Triveni Sangam on the occasion of 'Makar Sankranti' during the ongoing Maha Kumbh 2025, in Prayagraj on Tuesday. (ANI)

Other Cities

Updated on Jan 15, 2025 06:44 AM IST

ByRajeev Mullick, Mahakumbh Nagar

A traveller of two worlds: From American soldier to Sanatan sadhu

Baba Mokshpuri has caught everyone’s attention with his presence at the Mahakumbh where he talks about his spiritual journey and plans to open an ashram in New Mexico

Other Cities

Published on Jan 14, 2025 10:27 PM IST

ByRajeev Mullick, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj)

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Rajeev Mullick

Rajeev Mullick is an Assistant Editor, he writes on education, telecom and heads city bureau at Lucknow. Love travelling.

Only 10-15 children of PGI employees enrolled in the school, most of the students from outside the campus, says institute director

Besides dates and sherbet, fruit salad, roasted chickpeas, aloo tikka, paneer-based snacks, dahi-vadas work just fine

To be inaugurated on March 19, the school has been equipped with smart classrooms and cleaner and greener surroundings

A recent visit by the Hindustan Times team to key government offices revealed that walls, corners, public spaces, and even lifts were stained with paan and gutkha spit,

UP's progress on the NEP includes a robust three-language policy, but challenges in implementation and resource availability persist.

Once known for its beautiful evenings, parks and walkways, the ‘city of nawabs’ is yet to see an aggressive campaign against public spitting

International offers remained unchanged, with the highest package capped at ₹65 lakh per annum—exactly the same as last year.

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

Prayagraj faces chaos as pilgrims rush for Mahakumbh, with overcrowded trains and tight security at Lucknow's Charbagh station amid safety concerns.

CISCE to overhaul ISC exams from 2027, introducing new pass criteria, revised syllabus, and new subjects, aiming to benefit students.

CISCE has decided to make major changes in the Indian School Certificate (ISC for Class 12) examination system from 2027.

Despite traffic jams that devotees travelling to Prayagraj from various cities faced, their determination remained firm

Varanasi (BHU) remained the second warmest meteorological station in UP, where mercury rose to 31.2°C, the third highest in 12 years.

Tragic stampede at Maha Kumbhh on Mauni Amavasya claimed at least 30 lives, leaving families devastated.

A stampede during the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj killed at least 30 and injured 60 as crowds surged towards the riverbank, prompting calls for an inquiry.

The situation spiralled out of control when devotees struggled to find an exit after their ritualistic bath.

As crowd swells public transport, shuttle buses etc fall short; devotees face long waits and chaos ahead of Mauni Amavasya

The ICCC, the watchtower established on the first floor of the Kumbh Mela Authority, is the heart that helps police and the district administration keep a watch on movement of influx of devotees

“Certainly it was quite exhausting and at the same time satisfying too, when I checked inside the hotel room,” he said while sipping a cup of tea in the Mela area

A song by poet Virendra Vats, blending Sanskrit and Hindi, added a unique charm to the presentation.

Flag hoisting took place at akhadas, Kalpvasi camps, temporary offices, and government camps, showcasing collective spirit.

The special trains, set to run from all nine stations across Prayagraj, aim to cater to the millions of pilgrims expected to flock to the holy city for the auspicious occasion.

The visit by the Oxford Centre for Sanskrit Studies began with a satsang led by Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati, who shared profound insights into Indian spirituality and the significance of the Maha Kumbha Mela.

Lucknow recorded a January high of 26.6°C due to a Western Disturbance, 5.6°C above normal, with no significant change expected until January 23.

Following the successful turnout of over 6 crore attendees during Paush Purnima and Makar Sankranti, preparations are being scaled up to ensure the safety and comfort of visitors.

To manage the post-Amavasya crowd, over 100 additional trains will be deployed. Furthermore, ring rail services have been introduced on key routes like Rambagh-Jhusi-Banaras-Bhadohi to ensure smooth travel for the millions of visitors.

Mahakumbh Nagar attracts brands spending ₹3,600 crore on marketing to 40 crore visitors, transforming the event into a major business opportunity.

As globalisation and the internet have bridged cultures, the Kumbh has gained global attention, inspiring a growing number of international visitors each time it is held.

Baba Mokshpuri has caught everyone’s attention with his presence at the Mahakumbh where he talks about his spiritual journey and plans to open an ashram in New Mexico

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