Day: July 23, 2025

Anukalp, Srishti, and Divyanshi Shine at ASISC Zonal Drawing & Painting Competition at St. Thomas Mission School

Arijit Bose
ASISC Zonal Drawing & Painting Competition

ASISC Zonal Drawing & Painting Competition: 49 students from 19 schools showcase artistic brilliance across three categories Lucknow: St. Thomas Mission School played host to the ASISC Zonal Level Drawing and Painting Competition, where young artists from across the city displayed their creativity with remarkable flair. The event witnessed participation from 49 students representing 19 prominent schools, competing in three categories — Sub-Junior, Junior, and Senior levels. In the Sub-Junior category, Anukalp Singh from City Montessori School, Gomti Nagar bagged the first prize with a vibrant and imaginative piece. Maimoona…

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Pawan Batham Wins CCBW International Chess Day Tournament in Lucknow

Arijit Bose
CCBW International Chess Day Tournament

Ten-year-old Abhigyan, veteran Saeed Ahmed and Italy-returned Harshit Amarnani among the tournament highlights Lucknow : Senior chess coach and strong tactical player Pawan Batham, who also serves in the State Tax Department, clinched the title at the CCBW International Chess Day Tournament with a commanding score of 6.5 points. The tournament, organized by Chess Club Black and White (CCBW-Lucknow), was held at a private hotel in Lucknow to commemorate International Chess Day. Batham remained unbeaten throughout the seven-round tournament and was held to a draw only once—by Saeed Ahmed, the…

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Satyam Maurya, Gurmeet Singh, and Sonia Sahni Clinch Double Gold at Lucknow Athletics Trials

Arijit Bose
Lucknow Athletics Trials

Top athletes to represent city at upcoming Uttar Pradesh Open Athletics Championship Lucknow: In an impressive display of athletic excellence, Satyam Maurya, Gurmeet Singh, and Sonia Sahni bagged double gold medals during the Lucknow Athletics Team Selection Trials held at the KD Singh Babu Stadium. The event, organized to select participants for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Open Men’s and Women’s Athletics Championship, saw fierce competition across multiple track and field categories. Satyam Maurya delivered a commanding performance by securing first place in both the men’s shot put and discus throw…

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VidyaGyan School Sitapur Crowned Overall Champions at CBSE Cluster 4 Games

Arijit Bose

Strong show across all age groups; top athletes shine at three-day event in Lucknow Lucknow : VidyaGyan School, Sitapur emerged as the overall champions at the CBSE Cluster 4 Games, outperforming participating teams from various districts across Uttar Pradesh. The three-day inter-school sports meet, held at the Sports Authority of India’s Regional Centre in Lucknow, was hosted by Seth M.R. Jaipuria School, Kanpur Road Campus. VidyaGyan clinched the championship by securing the Under-14, Under-17, and Under-19 category trophies, showcasing their athletic dominance throughout the competition. APS Nehru Road was declared…

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Cast of Mythological Crime Thriller “Mandala Murders” Visits Lucknow Ahead of Netflix Premiere

Arijit Bose
Mandala Murders

Series filmed partly in Lucknow, delves into dark secrets of an ancient cult Lucknow: Ahead of its much-anticipated premiere on Netflix, the star cast of “Mandala Murders”, a mythological crime thriller by Netflix and YRF Entertainment, visited Lucknow today, adding excitement to the city that served as one of the key filming locations for the series. Actors Vaani Kapoor, Surveen Chawla, and Vaibhav Raj Gupta interacted with the media and fans during their promotional visit and spoke passionately about their experience working on the show. Produced by YRF Entertainment and…

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Joy and Pride Mark Convocation at Study Hall Centre for Learning

Arijit Bose
Study Hall Centre for Learning

Students of NIOS Honoured for Academic Achievement in Heartfelt Ceremony Lucknow : A wave of pride and celebration swept through the Study Hall Centre for Learning in Lucknow today as the school hosted its convocation ceremony to honour students who successfully passed their 10th and 12th-grade examinations under the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS). The event was graced by Bulbul Godiyal, senior advocate and former Additional Advocate General of Uttar Pradesh, as the chief guest. The ceremony began with a formal academic procession, followed by a warm welcome address…

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Union Bank of India Reports 11.87% Rise in Q1 Net Profit for FY26

Arijit Bose
Union Bank of India

Strong growth in RAM sector; NPAs on a decline Lucknow | Union Bank of India has reported a robust 11.87% year-on-year (YoY) increase in net profit for the first quarter of the financial year 2025–26, ending June 30, 2025. The public sector lender also witnessed a significant improvement in asset quality, with both gross and net Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) registering a notable decline. The bank’s board of directors approved the financial results for the quarter, which showed consistent performance across key financial indicators. Interest income rose by 3.53% YoY, while…

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ADIA to Invest USD 200 Million in Meril

Anil Jaiswal

  Chandigarh: A wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (“ADIA”) has entered into definitive agreements to invest USD 200 million for a ~3% stake in Micro Life Sciences Private Limited (“Meril”), one of India’s leading medical devices companies. This investment values Meril at an enterprise value of USD 6.6 billion. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval by the Competition Commission of India (CCI). Post this investment, Meril will be backed by two globally recognized investors, ADIA and Warburg Pincus. Founded by the Bilakhia Group, Meril is…

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CBMR Celebrates 19th Annual Day

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Centre of BioMedical Research (CBMR), a premier research institute under the Department of Medical Education, Government of Uttar Pradesh, marked a significant milestone as it celebrated its 19th Annual Day with great fervor. The event was a grand showcase of CBMR’s journey over the past two decades—highlighting its world-class research, translational achievements, and its expanding role in India’s healthcare landscape. The event was graced by Brijesh Pathak, Deputy Chief Minister and Cabinet Minister for Medical Education, Government of Uttar Pradesh, as the Chief Guest. In his keynote address,…

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Pre-Ph.D. Presentations Held at Department of Law, MJP Rohilkhand University

Arijit Bose

Report by Akhilesh Chandra Saxena Bareilly: The Department of Law at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, successfully conducted the Pre-Ph.D. presentations of four research scholars. The event was attended by a distinguished panel, including Prof. O.P. Rai, Principal of Bareilly College; Dean of Law Prof. A.K. Singh; Prof. Gurmeet Singh of K.G.K. College, Moradabad;  Awadhesh Kumar Pandey, Additional Director of Prosecution, Uttar Pradesh; and HoD/Research Coordinator Dr. Amit Singh. Each scholar presented their research before the panel and received insightful suggestions for final submission. Juhi Naseem presented on Child…

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