Day: December 1, 2025

10-Year-Old Aryama Shukla Performs Complete Bhagavad Gita Recitation on Geeta Jayanti, Leaves Devotees Spellbound at Ramakrishna Math, Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: On the auspicious occasion of the 5126th Geeta Jayanti and Mokshada Ekadashi, Ramakrishna Math, Nirala Nagar, Lucknow, organised a grand one-day spiritual programme on Monday. The highlight of the event was the extraordinary performance by 10-year-old prodigious talent Aryama Shukla, who recited the entire Bhagavad Gita—700 verses across 18 chapters—without looking at any text, mesmerising everyone present. The event was also broadcast live on the Math’s YouTube channel “Ramakrishna Math Lucknow” for devotees worldwide. “When Dharma Declines, God Himself Incarnates” — Swami Muktinathananda The day-long programme began at 5:00…

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LCWW Celebrates Lucknow’s UNESCO ‘City of Gastronomy’ Recognition

Arijit Bose

Lucknow – In honor of Lucknow’s recognition as the ‘City of Gastronomy’ by UNESCO, Lucknow Connection Worldwide (LCWW) hosted a special event that included a Heritage Tonga Ride and a traditional Lucknavi feast. The event, which took place around iconic city landmarks such as the Imambada, Clock Tower, Satkhanda Monument, and Picture Gallery, was a vibrant celebration of the city’s rich cultural and gastronomical heritage. The day began early at Kudia Park, where LCWW founder,  Sunil Misra, welcomed participants with warmth and enthusiasm. Dr. Ravi Bhatt, a renowned historian, graced…

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International Experts Drive Climate-Resilient Plant Science Dialogue on Day 2 of ICPEP-7

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The second day of the 7th International Conference on Plants and Environmental Pollution (ICPEP-7), held at CSIR–National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow featured a wide-ranging scientific dialogue enriched with international contributions. The morning began with Poster Session II, covering vital themes such as biodiversity conservation, bioeconomy and sustainable development goals, ethnobotany for food and nutritional security, and floriculture in changing climate scenarios, reflecting significant research engagement. This was followed by a plenary session with eminent experts, including Dr. Jason C. White, Director, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, USA, who joined…

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Huggies India Introduces the ‘Geelu Monster’ Making the Invisible Problem of Wetness Visible for Moms Everywhere

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Huggies, one of India’s leading baby care brands from Kimberly-Clark, has unveiled its newest campaign featuring the mischievous ‘Geelu Monster’ a character that brings to life a very real problem every parent faces: prolonged wetness on their baby’s skin. The campaign introduces a fresh, distinctive storytelling approach to reinforce Huggies’ core proposition as India’s Fastest Absorbing Diaper – a claim anchored on a key category driver and a testament to the brand’s superior technology and deep understanding of parents’ needs. During consumer immersions, moms shared a powerful truth they…

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Kotak Life crosses Rs. 1 Lakh Crore AUM Milestone

Arijit Bose

Lucknow : Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Company Limited (Kotak Life) has achieved a landmark milestone, crossing Rs. 1 Lakh Crore in Assets Under Management (AUM). This achievement reflects the company’s consistent growth trajectory, prudent management of policyholder assets as well as the enduring trust of Kotak Life’s customers and partners. Commenting on the milestone,  Mahesh Balasubramanian, Managing Director, Kotak Life, said: “Crossing Rs. 1 Lakh Crore in AUM in our 25th year is more than a financial milestone—it is a reaffirmation of the trust our customers and partners place in…

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District Election Officer Accelerates Special Electoral Roll Revision; Deploys 67 Sector Officers to Support BLOs

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: To ensure the effective, transparent, and time-bound execution of the Special Summary Revision of Electoral Rolls across assembly constituencies, District Magistrate and District Election Officer Shri Vishakh G. convened an important meeting today. The meeting focused on expediting the work of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) through the deployment of Sector Officers. During the meeting, the District Election Officer informed that a total of 67 Sector Officers have been deployed across various assembly constituencies to support the work of BLOs. These Sector Officers will function strictly as per the orders…

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“Double-Engine Growth Driving UP Forward”: Minister Nandi at Banking Leadership Summit

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh’s Industrial Development Minister, Nand Gopal Gupta ‘Nandi’, attended the 10th Banking Leadership Summit and Awards Ceremony as the Chief Guest. The event was organised by the Indian Investors Federation at Hotel Taj, Lucknow. During the ceremony, Minister Nandi felicitated senior officials of national banks for their outstanding service in the banking sector. He also honoured leading entrepreneurs who have contributed significantly to the growth of industry in the state by bringing in investments worth thousands of crores. Addressing the gathering, Minister Nandi said that finance is the…

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Special Honor Award Conferred on Sharad Singh at the 10th Banking Leadership Summit & Awards 2025

Arijit Bose

Lucknow:  Sharad Singh, Secretary & CEO of the SMS Group of Institutions, was honoured with the Special Honor Award at the 10th Banking Leadership Summit & Awards 2025 held today at Hotel Taj, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow. The award was presented by  Nand Gopal Gupta ‘Nandi’, Minister for Industrial Development, Export Promotion, NRI and Investment Promotion, Government of Uttar Pradesh. The recognition celebrates  Singh’s exemplary leadership, his role in transforming institutional frameworks, and his outstanding contributions to the field of education. The prestigious summit, organised by the Indian Investors Federation, brought…

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Industry Minister Nand Gopal Gupta ‘Nandi’ sheds light on UP’s Industrial Growth Vision at Banking Leadership Summit and Awards 2025

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh reinforced its emergence as one of India’s fastest-growing economic frontiers as a high-powered gathering of banking heads, industry leaders, policymakers, and financial experts came together for the Banking Leadership Summit and Awards 2025, organised by the Indian Investors Federation at Hotel Taj, Gomti Nagar. The conclave, now in its 10th edition, evolved into a dynamic platform to map the next phase of Uttar Pradesh’s economic acceleration, bringing together perspectives on MSME empowerment, digital banking reforms, investment inflow, industrial expansion and the state’s rapidly transforming financial ecosystem. From…

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Maj Gen Maneesh Kukrety assumed the command of Madhya Uttar Pradesh Sub Area

Anil Jaiswal

(MUPSA). On taking over the prestigious appointment, the General Officer laid a solemn wreath at the Central Command Smritika War Memorial, paying homage to the fallen heroes and reaffirming the Army’s steadfast commitment to duty, honour and sacrifice. Addressing all ranks on assuming command, the General Officer exhorted them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, discipline and dedication, while continuing to strengthen operational, administrative and welfare initiatives across the Sub Area. He emphasised that the Sub Area must remain steadfast in its core responsibilities, particularly the welfare of serving…

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