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Time of India
21 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
PU launches 10-day National Yoga programme to manage diabetes
Vadodara: City-based Parul University (PU), in collaboration with the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga under the Ministry of Ayush, Govt of India, has launched a ten-day national-level yoga training programme aimed at managing diabetes mellitus. Titled Yoga Samavesh, the programme is being conducted by the Parul Institute of Ayurved and Research and includes therapeutic yoga sessions, expert lectures, and lifestyle counselling. The initiative is open to students, faculty members, and individuals living with diabetes. "This programme aligns with the spirit of International Yoga Day 2025 and supports the theme 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health' by promoting holistic well-being," PU said in an official release. Participants will receive certificates upon successful completion of the training.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Student wins award at National Youth Parliament
Vadodara: Bhumi Mishra, a BTech computer science and engineering student at Parul University (PU), was conferred an award at the National Youth Parliament 2025. Mishra, a student of Parul Institute of Technology, bagged the Sushma Swaraj Award for the Best Female Parliamentarian at the 'National Youth Parliament 2025: Speak to Lead Summit', which was held at the Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan in Nagpur recently. Competing among some of the brightest young minds from across the country, Bhumi, serving as the chief whip of the ruling party, played a pivotal role in the successful deliberation and passage of two key simulated bills addressing regional development and national integration.
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Researchers earn patent for herbal organic hand sanitizer
Vadodara: Researchers at Parul University (PU) here have been granted an Indian patent for a herbal organic hand sanitizer, offering a safe, alcohol-free solution to protect against germs. This innovation, rooted in plant science, provides a gentler and more sustainable alternative to traditional sanitizers, which often cause dryness and skin irritation with repeated use. A PU team, which included Avani Khristi, Falguni Tandel, Vrushank Nizama and Dr Abhay Dharamsi, formulated the sanitizer using plant extracts from cinchona and aloe vera, known for their powerful antibacterial and skin-soothing properties. Designed to address the harsh effects of alcohol-based sanitizers, the herbal solution is alcohol-free, making it especially suitable for frequent use and sensitive skin. Laboratory evaluations confirmed the sanitizer's effectiveness in eliminating harmful bacteria, including E coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus species, the researchers said. This product comes in four natural and refreshing fragrances, offering users a pleasant sensory experience while maintaining high standards of hygiene. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Neuropathiepijn? Miljoenen praten over dit apparaat KneeTens Undo "This development comes at a time when public awareness around hygiene and infection prevention is at an all-time high. By offering a natural, non-toxic and sustainable hygiene solution, the product supports both individual well-being and environmental care," said PU's vice-president Dr Geetika Patel.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Crime AI an end-to-end investigation tool
"Currently, the NCRP complaint system relies on manual complaint submission through self-registration on the portal or through the 1930 helpline. It lacks intelligent classification, real-time tracking and streamlined investigation capabilities for complex fraud cases," said the startup's founder, Meet Bisht, a BTech in cybersecurity from Parul University and a cyber expert who worked closely with Gujarat Police. "Manual data entry is prone to human error. Often, minute details are missing from complaints as cyberfraud victims are often unaware of what is needed like the crime category or subcategory or transaction IDs," Bisht said. "As this process is time-consuming, by the time a complaint is lodged, the stolen funds have been layered through multiple accounts and recovery either becomes difficult or is only partial. There is also workload duplication for LEAs as the same fraudsters/accounts appear in multiple cases with no linkage," Bisht added. Crime AI was proposed as a solution at the IndiaAI I4C Cyber Guard AI Hackathon — the national competition organized by the India AI Mission in collaboration with the I4C. "Crime AI is a smart, end-to-end cybercrime investigation portal with AI classification, optical character recognition (OCR), voice processing and LEA workflow management features," said Bisht, whose team of young innovators, Rohit Ganaka and Yukta Chauhan, bagged Rs 3 lakh in funding after winning the third prize at the hackathon. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Health Plans for 2025 – Start Here Search7 Learn More Undo The AI classification in Crime AI auto-detects complaint category and subcategory using natural language processing. "The OCR-powered document analysis feature extracts text from screenshots, PDFs and images uploaded by complainants and auto-fills in the fields of the form from the evidence files," he said. Through audio transcription, voice complaints are converted into structured text. This feature detects and extracts entities like names, amounts, banks and fraud types, among others," said Bisht, adding that currently, the AI model supports more than 15 Indian languages. "With this model, law enforcement agencies, including those at district, state or national level, can even ask banks or payment gateways to freeze funds or put liens on accounts if there is a complaint of fraud," said Bisht.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Parul University hosts Dr S Jaishankar as chief guest for prestigious international convocation ceremony, addresses global graduates
In a momentous celebration of academic excellence, cultural unity, and global education, the Vadodara-based Parul University successfully hosted its special convocation ceremony for foreign national graduates, with Dr S Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs, Government of India, gracing the occasion as the Chief Guest. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The event celebrated the academic accomplishments and cultural contributions of international students from over 20+ countries. - This landmark event marked the formal graduation of 720 international students who completed their academic programs at Parul University this year. Over 600 graduates attended the ceremony to receive their degrees, making it a grand gathering that brought together more than 2,700 international students, 100+ parents, 20 foreign officials and dignitaries, and witnessed by a gathering of 6,000+ attendees. Currently home to over 4,500 international students from different countries, including Nepal, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Bangladesh, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Ghana, Lesotho, Myanmar, Uganda, Papua New Guinea, Zambia, Bhutan, and Mauritius, Parul University has emerged as one of India's leading destinations for multicultural and inclusive higher education. Dr Jaishankar, a seasoned diplomat and one of India's most respected voices in global affairs, addressed the gathering with a compelling speech on the importance of international cooperation, education, and India's role in a connected world. In his keynote address, Dr Jaishankar highlighted the importance of education, friendships, and collaboration as a bridge between nations and commended the university for its role in promoting India as a global education hub. Dr Jaishankar, during his keynote address, advised students to be responsible and kind global citizens. He said, 'Develop strong habits earlier in life and avoid becoming shallow. It is a competitive world and we thrive to win but do not stoop low even if others do. Take on more responsibility because there is no better teacher than in the world,' Parul University's President Dr Devanshu Patel expressed his pride in the achievements of the international graduating class, stating, 'This convocation is not just a conclusion to their academic journey but the beginning of a new global chapter. These students are the future diplomats of knowledge, innovation, and cross-cultural unity. We were honored to have Dr Jaishankar join us for this special celebration. His words reminded us all of the power of diplomacy, education, and cross-cultural understanding in shaping a better future.' During his speech, he further advised the students saying,, 'Success is not measured in how much you earn, but it's in how many lives you impact. So be kind to others and have a global attitude and believe in yourself.' The event featured vibrant cultural performances by students from different nations, celebrating the diversity and inclusivity that define the global culture at Parul University, followed by the official conferral of degrees. The occasion marked not just the end of an academic journey, but the beginning of a global one for the graduating class and the event marked a significant milestone for the institution and reinforced its commitment to fostering a global academic community. Disclaimer: The above content is non-editorial, and TIL hereby disclaims any and all warranties, expressed or implied, relating to it, and does not guarantee, vouch for or necessarily endorse any of the content.
