Day: September 23, 2025

Unscripted and Unapologetic: Trump’s Fiery Return to the U.N.

Arijit Bose

New York: President Donald Trump delivered a combative address at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, his first appearance at the global forum since his reelection. Speaking for just under an hour, Trump positioned the United States as the indispensable power in a fractured world, while castigating multilateral institutions, rebuking U.S. allies, and rejecting global approaches to migration, climate change, and conflict resolution. A Defiant Stage Presence Arriving at the UN headquarters on the institution’s 80th anniversary, Trump began his remarks with a characteristic aside after…

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Zydus and Pinkathon Join Hands to Drive Breast Cancer Awareness in India

Arijit Bose

By Anil Jaiswal  Mumbai: Zydus Lifesciences Limited, a global innovation-driven healthcare company, has partnered with Pinkathon, India’s largest women’s run, to raise awareness about breast cancer across the country. The collaboration was formally announced at the launch of the 10th edition of the Mumbai Pinkathon, scheduled to take place on December 21, 2025, at the MMRDA Grounds, BKC. The new initiative, titled “Zydus Pinkathon”, will be held across six Indian cities through 2025–26, with a strong focus on empowering women to prioritize their health and embrace preventive practices such as…

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Seth Anandram Jaipuria School, Lucknow Hosts Town Hall 2025

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Seth Anandram Jaipuria School, Lucknow, hosted the much-awaited Town Hall 2025 on September 20, bringing together nearly 400 employees from Kanpur School, Little One Kanpur, and the Corporate Office. The event was a celebration of dedication, achievement, and community spirit. The day began with a warm welcome by Principal  Poonam Kochitty, followed by inspiring addresses from  Yash Jaipuria, Advisor  Vinod Malhotra, and Director of Schools  Harish Sanduja, who encouraged the staff to continue their commitment to excellence in education. The event was also a moment of recognition. Long Service…

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India’s Original Homegrown Burger King

Arijit Bose

Bengaluru: Biraja Prasad Rout, an electrical engineering graduate from Odisha, never imagined that a burger would change the course of his life. Growing up in a small town, he had never encountered one until the age of 21. That first bite, in Bengaluru, was enough to spark an enduring fascination. By 2006, while working at HCL, Rout noticed a glaring gap in India’s foodscape: there were no homegrown quick-service restaurants offering authentic grilled burgers. The market was dominated by global giants like McDonald’s and Burger King, leaving little room for…

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Army and Medanta Hospital Sign MOU to Provide World-Class Healthcare for Ex-Servicemen

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a landmark initiative aimed at providing quality healthcare to ex-servicemen and their dependents, Medanta Hospital, Lucknow, has been included in the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS). The agreement was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the Army and Medanta Hospital. Representing the Army, Major General Salil Seth, General Officer Commanding of the Central Uttar Pradesh Sub-Area, attended the event. Medanta Hospital was represented by Medical Director Dr. Rakesh Kapoor along with heads of various departments. As the largest super-specialty hospital in the Lucknow region, Medanta’s…

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Amaravati Sports City Emerges as a Modern Sports and Lifestyle Hub

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Lucknow is witnessing the rise of Amaravati Sports City, a state-of-the-art sports and residential project designed to nurture athletic talent while promoting urban lifestyle living for over 6,000 families. Located along the Sitapur-Hardoi bypass, this gated community offers a three-tiered security system and seamless connectivity to the city’s prime areas, along with options for plots, apartments, and villas. The project integrates modern recreational and sports facilities aimed at giving residents a holistic lifestyle experience while providing a conducive environment for professional performance in business and sports alike. Rajnikant Mishra,…

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Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Launches “Cleanliness is Service” Door-to-Door Awareness Drive

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University organized a door-to-door awareness program on September 22 under the “Swachhta Hi Seva” (Cleanliness is Service) campaign, spearheaded by the university’s sanitation department. The initiative was successfully conducted under the guidance of Dr. Ravi Shankar Verma, the in-charge of sanitation. During the program, the university’s cleaning staff and associated teams visited homes across the campus and nearby areas, educating residents about the importance of cleanliness. They encouraged everyone to maintain hygiene in their homes, neighborhoods, and public spaces. Each household was reminded that cleanliness…

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ISSF World Cup: Esha Singh Wins Gold in Women’s Air Pistol, Ends India’s Medal Drought

Arijit Bose

Ningbo, China: Olympian and reigning Mixed Team Pistol World Champion Esha Singh clinched the gold medal in the Women’s 10m Air Pistol event at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol on Saturday, ending India’s medal drought in the tournament. The 20-year-old shooter narrowly defeated local favorite Yao Qianxun by just 0.1 points in a thrilling final at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Center. South Korea’s Oh Yejin, the current Olympic champion, took the bronze medal. This victory marked Esha’s first World Cup gold and helped India secure fifth place in the overall…

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Bhavya Baghel, Akash Singh, Bhumesh Utrani Advance to Third Round; Strong Performance by UP Players

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Players from Uttar Pradesh delivered an impressive performance in the Dr. Akhilesh Das Gupta Memorial All India Senior Ranking Badminton Tournament, advancing to the third round of the qualifying stage in both men’s singles and doubles categories. Matches were held at the BBD UP Badminton Academy, Vinay Khand Stadium, and Vijayant Khand courts, where UP athletes showcased their skill and determination. In men’s singles, Bhavya Baghel defeated Maharashtra’s Anush Gandhi convincingly with scores of 15-4, 15-8. Other winners in this category included Shivam Srivastava, Gurpreet Kumar, Divij Singh, Shantanu…

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SSC-CGL Exam Scam: UP STF Arrests 11, Seizes Over ₹14 Lakh Cash

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has cracked a major scam involving the Staff Selection Commission’s (SSC) Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2025 exam. The gang, led by its ringleader, was allegedly helping physically handicapped candidates cheat in the exam by providing them with fake scribes. Authorities have arrested 11 individuals in Noida in connection with the scam. During the operation, STF recovered over ₹14 lakh in cash, 16 fake disability certificates, 13 mobile phones, and several other documents. How the Scam Worked Information received by the STF indicated…

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