Day: September 27, 2025

From Stage to Page: Bollywood Actor Akhilendra Mishra Talks Acting, Writing and Natya Shastra at Gomti Book Festival

Arijit Bose

Actor Akhilendra Mishra Reflects on Literature, Chitrotsav Wins Children’s Hearts on Day 4 of Gomti Book Festival Lucknow: The  4th Gomti Book Festival at the University of Lucknow brought together art, mindfulness, literature and performance in equal measure. Crowds of all ages continued to throng the bookstalls, browsing through treasures in every genre and language, while eagerly participating in the day’s vibrant sessions. In Lekhakganj, festival-goers engaged in conversation with celebrated writer Sheela Rohekar, while the evening added a dramatic flair with actor Akhilendra Mishra sharing insights from his creative…

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From Paper Planes to Poetic Verses: 4th Gomti Book Festival Showcases the Spirit of Creativity, Culture and Literature

Arijit Bose

Stories, Poems and Art Define Fifth Day of 4th Gomti Book Festival At Lucknow University Lucknow: As the sun rose over the lawns of the University of Lucknow on the fifth day of the Gomti Book Festival, the day came alive with a celebration of imagination, dialogue, and culture. Workshops for children continued to win hearts; literary discussions stirred the minds of book lovers and an evening of poetry, music and dance once again drew readers, writers and art lovers in large numbers. Hundreds gather at Children’s Pavilion The Children’s…

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Five Days, 2 Lakh Visitors, 51,000 Books Sold: 4th Gomti Book Festival Sets New Milestone

Arijit Bose

Literary Icon Shivmurti and Epic Tale of Mahabharata’s Karna Enrich Day 6 of Gomti Book Festival Lucknow: The Gomti Book Festival 2025 witnessed an overwhelming response from the people of Lucknow in its opening week, with over 51,000 books sold in just the first five days and more than 2 lakh visitors thronging the University of Lucknow campus. The remarkable turnout highlights Lucknow’s enduring love for books and its growing place on India’s literary map. Apart from this, the book festival organised by National Book Trust (NBT), India, has established…

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Stories, Shayari and Sur: Day 7 of 4th Gomti Book Festival Charms Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Gomti Book Festival has truly become a literary and cultural landmark in Lucknow, with University of Lucknow’s sprawling grounds buzzing with readers, authors, artists, and families from across Uttar Pradesh. With lakhs of visitors at the venue, over 200 stalls featuring India’s leading publishers, and a dynamic line-up of literary sessions, cultural performances and children’s activities, the festival has transformed the city into a celebration of words, ideas and imagination. From morning till evening, the University of Lucknow campus resonates with the energy of book launches, storytelling sessions,…

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Experts decode the magic of literature at Gomti Book Festival

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The session titled “From Files to the Pen of Literature” featured distinguished speakers, including senior administrative officer Dr. Hariom, Principal Secretary of Vocational Education and Skill Development; Dr. Ajay Shankar Pandey, former Commissioner of Jhansi Range; and Dr. Sudhakar Adeeb, former Director of Uttar Pradesh Hindi Sansthan. During the discussion, Dr. Hariom shared how celebrated writer Anjaan managed to carve out time for writing amid his official duties, maintaining equal proficiency in both Hindi and English. He also spoke about his travel memoirs, particularly his book on the Kailash…

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A New Direction in Organic Management of Ashwagandha Cultivation: Prof. Amritesh Chandra Shukla

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Harshita Gaurav, a research scholar from the Department of Botany, University of Lucknow, successfully defended her Ph.D. thesis titled “Withania somnifera L. Dunal: Major Pests and Diseases and Their Biological Management under In-vitro and Pot Trial Conditions” under the supervision of Prof. Amritesh Chandra Shukla. In her research, Harshita identified the major pests and diseases affecting Ashwagandha and suggested effective measures for their biological management. Field surveys, particularly in the Raebareli region, revealed that pathogens were causing crop losses of up to 40–50%. External examiner Dr. Vinita Tripathi from…

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Immense Employment Opportunities in Button Mushroom Cultivation: Prof. Amritesh Chandra Shukla

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Karina Afzal, a research scholar in the Department of Botany, University of Lucknow, successfully completed the viva-voce examination of her Ph.D. thesis titled “Diseases and Competitor Molds of Button Mushroom and Their Biological Management” under the supervision of Prof. Amritesh Chandra Shukla. In her research work, Karina identified the diseases and competitor molds affecting button mushroom cultivation and suggested biological management measures for them. The external examiner, Prof. Rakesh Kumar Pandey, a distinguished scientist from CIMAP, not only appreciated the research but also encouraged its extension to rural women…

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From Campus to Cloud: LU Student Launches Alumconn, a Free Student SaaS Platform

Arijit Bose

Lucknow – Ghanshyam, a 3rd-year B.Tech CSE student from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, University of Lucknow, has developed Alumconn (alumconn.in), a free SaaS platform that is being hailed as a game-changer in the student community ecosystem. At a time when most start-ups wait for funding and grants, Ghanshyam has demonstrated that strong ideas, determination, and smart execution can build a platform without financial backing. The idea of Alumconn was born in his first year of college when Ghanshyam observed a wide gap…

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Professors Amarika Singh and Ratanlal Godara Moot Organization of Retired Academics

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Renowned educationist and former Vice-Chancellor Professor Amarika Singh recently paid a courtesy visit to senior academic and former Vice-Chancellor Professor Ratanlal Godara. During their meeting, the two veteran scholars deliberated on forming an organization of retired professors and vice-chancellors with the aim of linking education more closely with employment and positioning India as a global leader in knowledge and innovation. The discussion highlighted the growing importance of skill-based education, with both scholars emphasizing that nations with skilled citizens are advancing rapidly in today’s world. They noted that India’s National…

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Kajal Aggarwal Inaugurates Hair Masters’ New Luxury Salon in Ashiyana, Deepening the Brand’s Lucknow Footprint

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Lucknow’s luxury and glamour quotient was elevated today as renowned Indian actress Kajal Aggarwal inaugurated the new Hair Masters Luxury Salon in the city’s Ashiyana area. The event marks the celebrated brand’s further expansion within Lucknow, reinforcing its commitment to the city. Hair Masters, which began its journey in 2014 from a small basement in Delhi, has grown into a ₹150-crore brand. With this latest salon in Lucknow, the brand aims to further redefine beauty and grooming standards, making luxury services more accessible to the residents of the city.…

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