Day: November 13, 2025

Gauraiya Sanskriti Mahotsav: An Enchanting Opening Evening Filled with Devotion and Melody

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The opening evening of the Gauraiya Sanskriti Mahotsav, organised by the Gauraiya Sanskriti Sansthan, was a soulful celebration of Indian classical music, culture, and womanhood. The audience was immersed in devotional fervour as the celebrated father-son duo — Padma Bhushan Pt. Sajan Mishra and Swaraansh Mishra — enthralled listeners with their melodious renditions. Held with the support of the Department of Culture and the Lucknow Development Authority, the event also honoured eminent women achievers with the Gauraiya Nari Shakti Samman. Among those felicitated were Kathak danseuse Aarti Shukla, athlete…

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Inspection Conducted at Paddy Procurement Centres under Kharif Marketing Year 2025–26

Arijit Bose

Rae Bareli: Under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) Scheme for Kharif Marketing Year 2025–26, an inspection was carried out  at various paddy procurement centres in Rae Bareli district. The inspection was conducted under the supervision of senior administrative officers, including the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Tehsildar, and officials from the Food and Civil Supplies Department. During the inspection, paddy procurement at several centres — including the Puriyawan, Chaturvedi, and PG Pan Centres — was reviewed in detail. It was found that at the Tola Gachhi Centre, 33 farmers had sold 1,901 quintals,…

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Flute and Melody Mesmerize at ‘Dharohar’ — Padma Shri Ronu Majumdar and Pt. Raghunandan Panshikar Shine at UPSNA Foundation Day

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi (UPSNA) celebrated its Foundation Day with “Dharohar”, a grand musical evening that brought together two of India’s most distinguished maestros — Padma Shri Ronu Majumdar from Mumbai and Pt. Raghunandan Panshikar from Pune. The auditorium at the Akademi’s Sant Gadge Ji Maharaj complex resonated with soulful flute renditions and classical vocal magic, leaving the audience spellbound. The event began with the traditional lighting of the lamp, followed by a formal welcome of UPSNA Chairperson Prof. Jayant Khot and Vice Chairperson Vibha Singh by…

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Kisna Diamond Marathon 2025 to Unite 100 Cities in Support of ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’

Arijit Bose

 Mumbai : India’s leading and socially committed diamond enterprise, Hari Krishna Group, has announced the 10th edition of the Kisna Diamond Marathon – Swachh Bharat Run, to be held on December 28, 2025. For the first time ever, the marathon will be conducted simultaneously across 100 Indian cities, marking a new milestone in nationwide social fitness movements. Powered by the vast retail network of Kisna Diamond & Gold Jewellery, the event is poised to become one of the largest community-driven fitness and cleanliness initiatives in India. Over the past nine…

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Corteva Agriscience Launches ‘Pixxaro®’ – A New Innovation for Effective Broadleaf Weed Control in Wheat

Arijit Bose

Advanced herbicide technology ensures superior weed management and crop protection with a single spray Lucknow : Corteva Agriscience has announced the launch of its latest breakthrough solution, Pixxaro®, designed specifically for controlling broadleaf weeds (BLWs) in wheat crops across India. Combining Arylex™ Active and Fluroxypyr, this post-emergent pre-mix herbicide provides reliable and long-lasting control over tough broadleaf weeds while ensuring exceptional crop safety, thereby helping wheat growers protect both yield potential and grain quality. Uncontrolled broadleaf weeds compete with wheat plants for nutrients, moisture, and sunlight, significantly reducing productivity. Studies…

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EDII Launches National Campaign for Entrepreneurship through ‘Udyamita Pakhwada 2025’

Arijit Bose

From Ladakh to 19 States, Sector-Focused Programs Aim to Strengthen India’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Ladakh | The Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad, a Centre of Excellence recognized by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India, has launched its nationwide initiative ‘Udyamita Pakhwada 2025’ (Entrepreneurship Fortnight 2025) — a celebration of innovation and enterprise across the country. The campaign seeks to promote entrepreneurial thinking, local innovation, and self-reliance while nurturing India’s position as the world’s third-largest entrepreneurial ecosystem. The fortnight-long initiative was inaugurated on November 9, 2025,…

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NSE Crosses 240 Million Trading Accounts, Achieves New Milestone

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has achieved a remarkable milestone, crossing 240 million (24 crore) unique trading accounts in November 2025. This marks a sharp rise from 200 million accounts in October 2024, reflecting a significant surge of 40 million new accounts in just a year. According to NSE data, the number of unique registered investors stood at 12.2 crore as of October 31, 2025, up from 12 crore on September 22, 2025. While investors may hold multiple accounts across different brokers, the steady growth underscores…

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Book ‘Temples of Awadh’ by Vipul B Varshney Explores India’s Timeless Cultural Heritage

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: An enlightening and deeply engaging evening unfolded at Universal Booksellers, where author Vipul B. Varshney released her latest work “Temples of Awadh.” The event, anchored and moderated by an esteemed speaker, turned into an inspiring and intellectually charged dialogue on India’s ancient temple culture and its enduring civilizational legacy. The interactive session, filled with insights and reflections, delved into the hidden facets of the mystical world of temples, tracing their evolution from ancient times to the modern era. Vipul Varshney, through her extensive research, has captured not only the…

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Terrorism link to Lucknow under probe; city on alert after Faridabad seizures

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Police and intelligence agencies in Lucknow have stepped up surveillance and launched targeted inquiries after probes into a major explosives seizure in Faridabad uncovered possible links to the city. In the wake of the Red Fort/Delhi explosion and subsequent Faridabad arrests, Uttar Pradesh’s Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and local police have opened fresh lines of inquiry into former suspects and other persons of interest living in and around Lucknow. Police sources said teams are maintaining 24-hour monitoring of 18 individuals whose names previously surfaced in terror-related investigations. Detailed background checks…

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Banda: Youth Dies After Assault by Miscreants; Villagers Block Highway in Protest

Arijit Bose

Banda: Tension gripped Gureh village under the Dehat police station area in Banda district after a 21-year-old youth died following a brutal assault by a group of miscreants. The incident, which occurred on November 5, led to angry villagers placing the victim’s body on the Banda–Baberu Road and attempting to block traffic in protest against the delay in police action. According to reports, Premchand Prajapati, son of Brijbihari Prajapati, a resident of Sahadi Ka Purwa, was at home when his acquaintance Sahil arrived and asked him to accompany him to…

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