Day: October 13, 2025

Lucknow: Study Hall School successfully organized its 13th edition of the Study Hall Model United Nations Conference (SHMUN) on 11 and 12 October 2025, bringing together over 120 students from eight schools across the city. Participants came from institutions such as VIBGYOR, CMS Gomti Nagar, La Martiniere Girls’ College, Study Hall School, as well as individual delegates from La Mart, M.R. Jaipuria School, and St. Francis’ College. This year’s theme, Per Angusta Ad Augusta — “Through Difficulties to Honour,” encouraged participants to develop resilience, leadership, and problem-solving skills while addressing…

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Ayodhya: The sacred city of Ayodhya is preparing to illuminate the world once again as Deepotsav 2025 gears up to become the grandest and most historic celebration to date. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the 9th edition of Deepotsav will showcase cultural pride, spiritual splendour and global recognition for India’s heritage. This year, 56 ghats along the Sarayu River will glow with 28 lakh earthen lamps (diyas)—a breathtaking visual spectacle aimed at setting a new Guinness World Record. A total of 33 lakh diyas have been arranged,…

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Lucknow: Storytelling came alive in spectacular fashion as Netflix’s immersive moving theatre made a grand stop at Chandrashekhar Azad Park, Aliganj, transforming the space into a larger-than-life cinematic arena. The travelling setup—equipped with air-conditioned seating, a giant screen, themed games, and interactive photo zones—offered residents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to step into the world of Kurukshetra, the streaming giant’s newly launched animated series based on the Mahabharata. The event drew massive crowds, turning the venue into a vibrant celebration of culture, nostalgia, and community engagement. Visitors enjoyed a special episode screening,…

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Lucknow: In a major boost to Uttar Pradesh’s investment landscape, Saudi Arabia-based Expertise Group has expressed its willingness to invest in the state and expand its operations. A high-level delegation of the group met Uttar Pradesh Industrial Development Minister Nand Gopal Gupta ‘Nandi’ at his official residence on 6 Kalidas Marg on Saturday to discuss potential investment plans. The delegation was led by Zafar Sareshwala, accompanied by Mohammad Anshif (Chief Strategy Officer), K.S. Sheikh (Chief Operating Officer) and Haider Abbas Syed (Business Director). The Expertise Group showed strong interest in…

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Lucknow: The capital city resonated with the stirring song “Sangathan sangathan gadhe chalo, supanth par badhe chalo… Bhala ho jisme desh ka, wo kaam sab kiye chalo” as thousands of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) volunteers took part in large-scale Path Sanchalan (route marches) on Sunday. The marches were organised at the basti (local) level as part of the RSS centenary year celebrations, marking 100 years of the organisation’s service journey. In the Lucknow department alone, Path Sanchalan was conducted at 108 locations, drawing impressive participation from swayamsevaks of all age…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that the state will organise the historic “Sardar Patel 150 Unity March” from 31 October to 26 November 2025 to mark the 150th birth anniversary year of the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Speaking to media representatives at his official residence, the Chief Minister said Patel was not only a great freedom fighter, but also the architect of a united and integrated India. He recalled how Sardar Patel showed courage and determination in merging over 500 princely states into the…

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