Day: November 6, 2025

Miss India Nikita Porwal Visits the City of Nawabs, Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow — The glamour and legacy of India’s most prestigious beauty pageant reached the heart of Uttar Pradesh as Femina Miss India World 2025, Nikita Porwal, visited Lucknow. The visit marked a significant milestone for the state’s young aspirants, as Catwalk Academy was officially appointed by the Femina Miss India Organization as the state licensee for Femina Miss India Uttar Pradesh 2025. The announcement was made during a press conference jointly addressed by Nikita Porwal and Amit Samson Nanu, Head of Catwalk Academy. The academy has been granted a three-year…

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SR Global School Celebrates Annual Function ‘Udaan–2025’

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: SR Global School celebrated its much-awaited annual function ‘Udaan–2025’ with grandeur and enthusiasm, showcasing a spectacular blend of patriotism, culture, and creativity. The event, held at the school premises, reflected the vibrant spirit, discipline, and multifaceted talent of the students. The ceremony began with a traditional lamp-lighting ritual, setting the tone for an evening full of color and inspiration. The event was graced by several distinguished guests, including BJP Organization Minister Dharmapal Singh and State Minister Sanjay Rai, as well as many respected ministers, members of the Uttar Pradesh…

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Mankameshwar Ghat Illuminated with 2.51 Lakh Diyas on Dev Deepawali

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The holy festival of Dev Deepawali was celebrated with divine fervour and spiritual grandeur at the Mankameshwar Math Temple’s Gomti Aarti Udyan Ghat in Lucknow. The entire ghat shimmered with the glow of more than 2.51 lakh earthen lamps, as chants of “Har Har Mahadev” and “Jai Shri Ram” filled the air. The lamps were artistically arranged in intricate patterns, forming mesmerizing deep rangolis and divine symbols. Under the guidance of Mahant Devyagiri, the traditional aarti of Maa Adi Ganga Gomti was performed with full Vedic rituals. On this…

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“War of Bands” and “Dandiya Night” to Add Musical Sparkle

Arijit Bose

Lucknow | Lucknow is all set to witness a vibrant prelude to the much-awaited Uttarakhand Mahotsav 2025, promising to bring the colors, sounds, and spirit of the hills to the plains. Organized by the Uttarakhand Mahaparishad, the grand 10-day cultural extravaganza will officially begin on November 9 and continue till November 18. But before that, the city will come alive with two special pre-events — “War of Bands” on November 7 and “Dandiya Night” on November 8 — at the scenic Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant Parvatiya Sanskritik Upvan, located on…

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Tundey Kababi: The Melt-in-Mouth Legacy of Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In the labyrinthine lanes of Chowk, where the air hums with the aroma of coal-fired grills and nostalgia, one name reigns supreme — Tundey Kababi. More than a restaurant, it is a monument of taste, a living legend that has kept Lucknow’s Nawabi culinary spirit alive for over a century. Founded in 1905, this family-run empire is the custodian of a secret 160-spice recipe that continues to define the city’s gastronomic identity. A Royal Challenge and a One-Armed Genius The story of Tundey Kababi begins not with a menu,…

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A Red-Letter Day in the History of Indian Cricket

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: It was truly a red-letter day in the history of Indian cricket — a day when both our women’s and men’s teams scripted remarkable victories that will be remembered for years to come. In women’s cricket, India achieved a historic triumph in the Women’s World Cup, defeating South Africa in the finals — a feat that will be written in golden letters in the annals of Indian sport. Their emphatic win over Australia in the semi-finals had already signaled the team’s formidable form and determination. Deepti Sharma and Shafali…

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From Kitchen to Cure: Lucknow University Researchers Discover Powerful Antidiabetic Potential in Common Cucurbit Plants

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a landmark study, scientists from the University of Lucknow have scientifically validated the age-old wisdom that food can indeed be medicine. The research, led by Vikas Gautam under the mentorship of Prof. A. M. Saxena, explored five edible plants of the Cucurbitaceae family-Momordica charantia var. muricata (wild bitter gourd), Trichosanthes cucumerina (snake gourd), Luffa acutangula (ridge gourd), Cucumis sativus (cucumber), and Cucurbita pepo (pumpkin). This comprehensive screening of antidiabetic activity, published in Cureus Journal (Springer Nature, 2025), was conducted through a novel four-In-vivo model covering fasted, fed, glucose-loaded,…

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3rd day of the 4-Day International Young Mathematicians’ Convention ‘IYMC-2025’

Arijit Bose

Teams of various countries compete with amazing talents to grab maximum medals Lucknow: The third day of the four-day International Young Mathematicians’ Convention (IYMC-2025), organized by City Montessori School, Gomti Nagar Campus I, proved to be extremely exciting and action-packed. The CMS Kanpur Road Campus turned into a “Global Village,” where young mathematicians from Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, the Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Uganda, Vietnam, and various states of India displayed their mathematical brilliance in a series of fascinating and intellectually stimulating competitions such as Robot Soccer, Math Jingle, Robot…

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University of Lucknow Organizes Social Internship Program on Environmental Conservation

Arijit Bose

Theme: “Step Forward to Learn, Lead and Inspire – Raise Your Voice for the Environment” Lucknow: The Department of Education, University of Lucknow, organized a Social Internship Program focused on environmental conservation, highlighting the need for active youth participation in sustainable development. The program commenced with a warm welcome of Chief Guest Shri Durgesh Kumar by Prof. Dinesh Kumar, Dean, Faculty of Education, who presented him with a bouquet of flowers. The inauguration was marked by the lighting of the ceremonial lamp and garlanding of Goddess Saraswati’s idol, invoking blessings…

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University of Lucknow Hosts Felicitation Ceremony for Participants and Winners of 68th Convocation Week

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The University of Lucknow successfully organized a grand felicitation ceremony for the participants and winners of various competitions held during its 68th Convocation Week, which took place from September 1 to 10, 2025. The event was held at the Malviya Hall on November 3 under the patronage of Vice-Chancellor Professor Manuka Khanna and the able guidance of Professor Anchal Srivastava, Director, Cultural Affairs. The ceremony celebrated the creativity and enthusiasm of students who took part in multiple events across inter-collegiate and on-campus competitions. A total of 717 participants received…

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