Rome: Italy clinched their second consecutive Davis Cup title, marking a historic achievement in men’s tennis after a 25-year wait. World number one Yannick Sinner sealed the 2-0 victory over the Netherlands with a commanding 7-6, 6-2 win against Tallon Griekspoor. Earlier, Matteo Berrettini had set the tone, defeating Botic van de Gendskalp 6-4, 6-2 to give Italy an early lead in front of 9,200 fans. Sinner, who finished an exceptional season unbeaten in the tournament, expressed his delight, saying, “Coming back as defending champions and winning the title again…
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Gautam Gambhir, shows his serious streak as a leader
Mmbai: India dominated the first Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy, setting a mammoth target of 534 runs for Australia, thanks to stellar performances by Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, and Virat Kohli. Kohli silenced critics with his 30th Test century, declared at 143 balls, and later shared an emotional moment with head coach Gautam Gambhir in the dressing room. KL Rahul and Jaiswal’s record-breaking 201-run opening partnership laid the foundation for India’s commanding position. Gambhir’s decision to shuffle the batting order paid off, as both players excelled under pressure. Harshit…
Read MoreDelhi Bus, retells the story of Nirabhaya’s plight
Mumbai: Delhi Bus is a film directed by Shariq Minhaz, that released on November 29. It revisits the horrific 2012 gang rape in Delhi, a tragedy that shocked the nation and highlighted societal failings. The film serves as a tribute to Nirbhaya, the brave young woman who fought for her life and dignity, symbolizing resilience in the face of brutal injustice. Starring Neelima Azmi, Tahir Kamal Khan, Anjan Srivastava, Azad Hussain, Divya Singh, and others, the film aims to spotlight the challenges and atrocities women face in society. Minhaz describes…
Read MoreOdd Semester Examination Begins at National PG College
Lucknow: The odd semester examination for the 2024 academic year began on November 25, 2024, at National PG College, Lucknow. The first shift saw the completion of minor examinations for first and third semester students of BA, BSc, BCA, BBA, and BAJMC, with a total of 1669 students registered. Of these, 1644 candidates appeared for the examination, with 25 students absent. In the second shift, the examination for BA and BCom first and third semester minor subjects took place from 01:30 pm to 04:30 pm, with 1555 students registered and…
Read MoreCMS wins big at National Brainobrain Competition
Lucknow: Students from City Montessori School (CMS), Chowk Campus, made their school proud by winning 8 medals, including 3 gold, at the National-level Inter-school Brainobrain Wonderkid Competition. Organized by Brainobrain Kids Academy, the competition saw CMS students Shaurya Veer Shukla, Agrim Srivastava, and Insha Khan earn gold medals, while Anjali Dhamija, Zainab Zaidi, Arhaan Ahmad, Atharv Tiwari, and Iqra Haseeb claimed silver medals. The students showcased their skills in mental math, logical ability, general knowledge, and speed typing. The competition aimed to enhance students’ logical thinking, mathematical proficiency, and awareness…
Read MoreCatching Self Defense Masters young
Lucknow: Under Mission Shakti (5th Phase), some self-defense skills were demonstrated in Lucknow University. In which the students of Physical Education Department demonstrated various Taekwondo skills and the Kalaripayattu team of Uttar Pradesh also demonstrated in which the students got information about various self-defense skills. As the chief guest of this program, Joint Secretary of Kalaripayattu of UP, Vaibhav was present. Coordinator, IWS Nodal Officer, Mission Shakti, Lucknow University, Dr. Manini Srivastava also graced the program by contributing her valuable time. During the program, Head of Department of Physical Education,…
Read MoreTravel time to Dudhwa National Park just got shorter
Lucknow: A historic milestone was achieved for Kheri district with the launch of a tourist flight service from Lucknow to Dudhwa National Park. The service was inaugurated by State Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh and Environment Minister Dr. Arun Kumar Saxena. This new air service, which reduces a 4-hour journey to just 45 minutes, will initially operate four days a week and is expected to become a daily service in the future. The initiative, part of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s vision, aims to boost tourism and eco-tourism in Uttar…
Read MoreYoung debaters show spark at Technovation
Lucknow: The IEEE WIE Affinity group, under the IEEE Student Branch at IET Lucknow, organized a two-day program, TECHNOVATION, on, featuring a debate competition and a digital poster-making contest. In the debate competition, Avnish Mishra and Utkarsh from BBD College, Lucknow, secured first place, while Aditya Singh and Drishti Rana from IET Institute won second. In the poster-making competition, Harsh Mishra from CSE-SF, IET, won first place, and Mayank Tripathi from Chemical Engineering secured second. The competitions were judged by esteemed faculty members, including Dr. Arunima Verma, Engr. Anurag Yadav,…
Read MoreMaha Kumbh 2025 gets smarter edge
Lucknow: The Yogi Adityanath government has announced comprehensive measures to ensure Maha Kumbh 2025 becomes a model of cleanliness, security, and convenience. Preparations are underway to manage the influx of over 40 crore devotees expected to visit Prayagraj during the 45-day event. The government aims to blend ancient Sanatan traditions with modern technology, focusing on environmental sustainability and state-of-the-art facilities. Unprecedented Sanitation Measures A massive cleanliness drive has been initiated, including the installation of 1.5 lakh toilets and urinals throughout the fairgrounds and parking areas. The biggest challenge lies in…
Read MoreU.P. CM Yogi Adityanath boasts of unique Midas Touch
Lucknow: Yogi Adityanath has emerged as a cornerstone of BJP’s success, transforming the socio-political landscape of Uttar Pradesh (UP) and gaining acceptance beyond state boundaries. Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Yogi Adityanath has played a pivotal role in ensuring BJP’s dominance across assembly elections, by-elections, municipal elections, and Legislative Council polls. His developmental policies, focus on employment, robust law and order, and economic growth have solidified his stature as a leader whose presence signals electoral triumph. Transforming Uttar Pradesh: A Development-Driven Agenda Yogi Adityanath has reshaped public…
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