Day: November 19, 2025

Becoming Troilokko: Paoli Dam Talks Research, Rage and Reinvention in Ganoshotru

Arijit Bose

Kolkata: Paoli Dam has never been an actress who shies away from complexity, and her latest performance in Ganoshotru is another reminder of why she remains one of Bengali cinema’s most fearless performers. In the crime-thriller anthology, she steps into the formidable shoes of Troilokko Tarini, an 18th-century widow pushed into the brutal underbelly of a red-light district, only to rise as one of the most feared extortionists of her time. It’s a character forged in oppression, survival, and defiance—an emotionally dense space that Paoli inhabits with quiet intensity and…

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Grand Opening of ‘Hindustan Handicraft Festival’ in Aashiyana: Handcrafted Treasures from 28 States on Display

Arijit Bose

Sarojininagar to Host Mega Youth Festival on 22nd; Honey Singh to Perform Live Lucknow: Lucknow witnessed a vibrant cultural celebration on Wednesday as the much-awaited ‘Hindustan Handicraft Festival – 2025’ opened with grandeur at Smriti Upvan, Aashiyana, under the Sarojininagar Assembly constituency. The festival was inaugurated by Sarojininagar MLA Dr. Rajeshwar Singh along with former Deputy Chief Minister and Rajya Sabha MP Dr. Dinesh Sharma, who lit the ceremonial lamp to mark the beginning of the cultural extravaganza. The week-long festival, scheduled from December 19 to December 25, 2025, promises…

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Ekamra Sports Literature Festival Season 7 Set for Record-Breaking action

Arijit Bose

Ekamra Sports Literature Festival Season 7 Set for Record-Breaking action New Delhi: The Ekamra Sports Literature  Festival Season 7 (ESLF), Asia’s largest celebration of sports writing and the world’s biggest sports literature gathering, is gearing up for its most ambitious edition yet. Scheduled for November 22, 2025, at the historic Bikaner House in New Delhi, Season 7 promises an unprecedented confluence of global sporting icons, acclaimed authors, leading journalists, and emerging Indian athletes—all united in their love for the written word and the spirit of sport. A Festival Where Sports…

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Harmanpreet Kaur’s Brand Portfolio Expected to Triple After World Cup Triumph

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: India’s historic Women’s World Cup victory has sparked a surge of commercial interest in the country’s top female cricketers, with captain Harmanpreet Kaur emerging as one of the biggest beneficiaries. Brands across diverse sectors are now lining up to partner with her, with expectations that her endorsement portfolio may triple in the coming months. Before the World Cup, Harmanpreet was associated with 8–10 brands. But her match-winning performance in the Navi Mumbai final—where she took a crucial catch off Nadine de Klerk to seal India’s win over South…

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Governor Anandiben Patel Lays Foundation for Skating Rink Shed at Raj Bhavan

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel laid the foundation stone for the construction of a shed over the skating rink located inside the Raj Bhavan premises. The project, funded by the Lucknow Municipal Corporation, is estimated to cost ₹56.47 lakh. Addressing the gathering, the Governor said that while outdoor sports are generally more beneficial under the open sky, the shed is being constructed to protect children from extreme weather and ensure uninterrupted practice. The work is expected to be completed within two months, after which children will be able to…

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UPSNA and Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune Sign MoU to Strengthen Academic and Cultural Exchange

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi (UPSNA) and Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed-to-be University), Pune, formally entered into an academic and cultural Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Akademi campus in Gomti Nagar. The delegation from Bharati Vidyapeeth included Prof. Sharangdhar Sathe, Director of the School of Performing Arts, along with Prof. Praveen Kaslikar. Representing UPSNA were its Chairman Prof. Jayant Khot, Director Dr. Shobhit Kumar Nahar, and Personal Assistant Saurabh Saxena. Following the MoU signing, the official agreement papers were exchanged between Prof. Sharangdhar Sathe and Dr. Shobhit Kumar Nahar,…

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SMS Lucknow Organizes Blood Donation Camp

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: School of Management Sciences (SMS) Lucknow successfully organized a Blood Donation Camp on 19th November 2025, at its campus. The camp was organised in association with Lions Club Lucknow Blood Buddies, Medanta Hospital, and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Lucknow. The event witnessed an overwhelming response with 96 participants, out of which 76 units of blood were collected, including contributions from students, faculty members, and staff. The event aimed promoting social responsibility, community welfare, and humanitarian values among students and staff. A certificate of appreciation for their humanitarian service…

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Odd Semester Examinations Begin at National P.G. College, Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The odd semester examinations commenced today at National P.G. College, Lucknow, an autonomous constituent college of the University of Lucknow and accredited by NAAC & CPE. The examinations began smoothly across all programmes in two scheduled shifts. According to Principal Prof. Devendra Kumar Singh, the first shift was conducted from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM for the Minor paper of first-semester students of B.A., B.Com., B.Sc., BCA, BBA, BBA-DB, B.A. JMC, B.Com. (Hons), and CVFS programmes. Out of 1954 registered students, 1908 candidates appeared, while 46 students remained absent.…

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Discussion on Research Advancements Held at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) conducted an important discussion on ongoing and completed PhD research works under the University Research Development Committee. The meeting was chaired by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Raj Kumar Mittal and organised by the university’s Examination Department. During the session, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Raj Kumar Mittal reviewed all submitted research works and emphasised the need to share these studies with relevant national and international institutions, organisations, and research centres. He said that connecting university research to high-level policy-making bodies and experts would not only enhance the quality of…

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“BBAU Students Set a target of a one-crore-rupee business within a year.” – Prof. Raj Kumar Mittal

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A national seminar on ‘Women Entrepreneurship’ was organized on 19 November by the Department of Management Studies at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University. The event aimed to promote indigenous development through innovation and inclusion. The seminar was chaired by the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Raj Kumar Mittal. The Chief Guest of the program was Dr. Kamini Singh, Director, Dr. Moringa Private Limited. Apart from this,  Meenu Tyagi, Secretary, Sabla NGO, Raebareli, Prof. Amit Kumar Singh, Head and Dean of the Department of Management Studies, Dr. Lata Bajpai Singh, Program…

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