Day: July 26, 2025

From Competition to Celebration: Entente 2025 Leaves a Lasting Legacy

Arijit Bose

Lucknow | After three electrifying days packed with creativity, collaboration, and contagious enthusiasm, La Martiniere Girls’ College brought the curtain down on the 13th edition of Entente 2025 on July 25. This year’s cultural extravaganza saw participation from 33 schools across India along with a special international entry from New Indian Model School, Dubai. With over 600 spirited attendees, the campus reverberated with an energy that was both electric and inspiring. The final day was no exception to the excitement. Events like “Jingles”, organized by Connexion (the mass media club)…

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Traders Vow to Make Lucknow No. 1 in Cleanliness Rankings, Reclaim ‘Lakshman Puri’ Legacy

Arijit Bose
Lucknow No. 1

 Lucknow | A high-level meeting led by Sandeep Bansal, National President of the Akhil Bharatiya Udyog Vyapar Mandal and Uttar Pradesh Yuva Udyog Vyapar Mandal, was held at the Mayor’s office on Friday. The occasion marked a united call from the city’s trading community to join forces in making Lucknow the cleanest city in India, and in spirit, bring back its ancient identity as ‘Lakshman Puri.’ Congratulating Mayor Sushma Kharkwal for Lucknow securing 3rd position in the national cleanliness survey, Bansal emphasized that the responsibility of keeping the city clean…

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Stars of Awadh Shine Bright at National Kala Manch’s All-India Workshop in Wardha

Arijit Bose

 Lucknow | The two-day All-India Workshop organized by the Rashtriya Kala Manch at Mahatma Gandhi International Hindi University, Wardha (Maharashtra) on July 22–23, 2025, turned into a moment of pride for Uttar Pradesh as Awadh Prant emerged as a cultural powerhouse. During the event, the formal announcement of seven All-India cultural teams under the platform’s leading artistic disciplines was made. Notably, four dynamic cultural workers from Awadh secured their place in these prestigious teams through consistent dedication and artistic excellence. Here are the representatives who brought laurels to Awadh Prant: Tanuja…

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Poster Launch of Urdu Drama ‘Begum Hazrat Mahal’ Held Amidst Artistic Fervour

Arijit Bose

Lucknow | With resounding pride in Awadh’s cultural roots and the indomitable spirit of one of India’s bravest women freedom fighters, the poster of the upcoming Urdu play ‘Begum Hazrat Mahal’ was launched in a vibrant event held in Lucknow. The play, based on the Revolt of 1857, will be staged on July 30, 2025, at Sant Gadge Auditorium, Gomti Nagar, under the joint banner of the Uttar Pradesh Urdu Academy and Uttar Pradesh Artist Association. The launch event was graced by noted social worker Abdul Wahid, who attended as the…

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Lucknow Surgeon Launches Dedicated Diabetic Foot Ulcer Clinic to Tackle Growing Health Crisis

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Raising the alarm on an overlooked but rapidly growing health crisis, Dr. Anupam Sharan, a noted plastic surgeon at Vinayak Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Center, Gomti Nagar, has launched a specialized Diabetic Foot Ulcer Clinic aimed at early detection, awareness, and timely treatment of diabetic foot complications. Speaking at a press conference, Dr. Sharan emphasized that while diabetic complications like retinopathy, nephropathy, and cardiovascular diseases often make headlines, diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are quietly emerging as a leading cause of lower limb amputations and long-term disability in India. The…

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Handcrafted Traditional Fashion Shines at FICCI FLO’s ‘Anantam’ Exhibition in Lucknow

Arijit Bose
FICCI FLO’s 'Anantam' Exhibition

Lucknow: The third edition of FICCI FLO Lucknow Chapter’s lifestyle and home décor exhibition ‘Anantam’ dazzled visitors with a vibrant showcase of handcrafted traditional garments and women-led brands at Hotel Hyatt Regency, Gomti Nagar. The exhibition was inaugurated by Lucknow Mayor Sushma Kharkwal and FICCI FLO National Senior Vice President Pooja Garg, who lauded the initiative for promoting women entrepreneurship and showcasing India’s rich artisanal heritage. “This platform not only highlights sustainable fashion, jewelry, wellness, and décor but also empowers women entrepreneurs to display their products to a wider audience,”…

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India Reaches Milestone with Over 500 Breastfeeding Centres Across the Country

Arijit Bose

 Lucknow: In a landmark initiative promoting maternal health and infant care, Himalaya BabyCare has successfully established over 500 breastfeeding rooms across India, offering mothers clean, private, and comfortable spaces to nurse their infants with dignity. This initiative underscores Himalaya BabyCare’s unwavering commitment to maternal wellness, particularly in public and high-traffic spaces, where such facilities are often lacking. The sensitively designed breastfeeding rooms are aimed at empowering mothers, ensuring they do not have to compromise on comfort or privacy while on the move. These feeding rooms are now operational in 27…

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Chandan Hospital Launches Robotic Hip Joint Replacement System

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a breakthrough for orthopedic care in Uttar Pradesh, Chandan Hospital has introduced the globally acclaimed Mako Robotic Arm-Assisted Surgery System, making Lucknow one of the few cities in India to offer such advanced precision surgery. With over 600,000 procedures already performed worldwide using the Mako system across 1,500 hospitals, this FDA-approved American technology is now available locally, revolutionizing joint replacement surgeries in the region. Dr. Naveen Srivastava, Joint Medical Director and Head of the Orthopedic Department at Chandan Hospital, called it “a new era in surgical treatment.” He…

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Metro Melodies: Passengers Cast a Musical Spell at Hazratganj Station

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a delightful blend of music and metro, Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (UPMRC) hosted a vibrant Open Mic Musical Evening at Hazratganj Metro Station on Friday, filling the underground corridors with soulful melodies and audience cheer. Part of UPMRC’s creative initiative titled “Show Your Talent”, the event saw enthusiastic metro commuters take the stage and mesmerize the crowd with heartfelt renditions of popular songs. The evening was especially magical as the voices of participants echoed the tunes of Arijit Singh, leaving the station bathed in a tuneful,…

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Prof. Uma Kanjilal Appointed as IGNOU’s First Woman Vice-Chancellor

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a historic development, President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Professor Uma Kanjilal as the new Vice-Chancellor of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi. With this, Prof. Kanjilal becomes the first woman to hold the top post in the university’s history. According to Dr. Anil Kumar Mishra, Senior Regional Director of IGNOU’s Lucknow Regional Centre, Prof. Kanjilal will serve a term of five years, taking over the reins of the world’s largest open university. Prof. Kanjilal has previously served as Pro Vice-Chancellor of IGNOU for over three years…

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