Day: December 2, 2025

UP Sangeet Natak Akademi’s Regional Music Competition Begins with Melodic Instrumental Performances

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The first phase of the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi’s Regional Music Competition began on Monday at the Sant Gadgeji Auditorium, running from December 1 to 3. The opening day featured competitions in melodic instruments, where young participants from the children’s, junior and youth categories showcased their skills in gaj, tantri and sushir instruments. The series will continue on Tuesday, December 2, with competitions in avandaddh vadya (percussion instruments), including tabla and pakhawaj. The final day on December 3 will be dedicated to the Kathak dance competition. The second…

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IIT Kanpur and NMDC Sign MoU to Enhance Cybersecurity and Drive AI/ML Adoption

Arijit Bose

Kanpur: The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) and NMDC Limited, a Navratna Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen collaboration in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Digital Transformation, and next-generation technological applications across NMDC’s IT and OT ecosystems. The MoU was signed by Satyendra Rai, Executive Director (Digital Transformation), NMDC Limited, and Dean of Research & Development, IIT Kanpur, in the presence of Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director, IIT Kanpur, Project Director,…

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“Saif Ali Khan raises the IQ on the table” – Aadar Jain puts forth a heartwarming observation

Arijit Bose

Mumbai:  “Saif Ali Khan raises the IQ on the table” – Aadar Jain puts forth a heartwarming observation about Saif Ali Khan on ‘Dining With the Kapoors’ During the recently streamed ‘Dining With The Kapoors’ on Netflix, Saif Ali Khan expressed a heartfelt gratitude towards his family, thanking them for always being together even when the world is falling apart! “Sometimes we feel the whole world is falling apart, but you are a lovely family, and you’re so warm and close together. It’s really a wonderful thing to see,” he…

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Samman Samaroh and Bharatanatyam Performance Mark 65 Years of Yog Bhawan

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Yog Bhawan has been working with dedication, passion and sincerity for the last 65 years (1960–2025) in the field of Yoga, Therapy Yoga and Meditation—even during times when yoga had not yet gained widespread popularity. The institution has tirelessly served people across Lucknow and beyond, contributing to physical, mental and spiritual well-being and uplifting individuals from sorrow. Sustaining uninterrupted service for more than six decades is a remarkable achievement for any organisation. The newly renovated premises of Yog Bhawan were inaugurated in 2002 by Vishnu Kant Shastri, former Governor…

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ATTESTATION OF AGNIVEERS AT NO 1 TECHNICAL TRAINING WING, AMC CENTRE & COLLEGE, LUCKNOW

Anil Jaiswal

  An impressive Attestation Parade of Agniveers (CLK, SKT, DMV & AA) was conducted at No 1 Technical Training Wing, AMC Centre & College, Lucknow today. The parade was reviewed by Brig Vikram Singh Grewal, Cdr. No 1 Technical Training Wing, marking the culmination of rigorous training & officially induction of Agniveers into the ranks of the Army Medical Corps. The parade reflects the ideals of discipline, service, and dedication instilled in every Agniveer as part of the ‘Agnipath Scheme’ with unwavering commitment. The newly attested Agniveers are prepared to…

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Mafatlal Industries CEO M. B. Raghunath Honoured with India’s First “Uniform Revolutionary Person of India” Award

Arijit Bose

Mafatlal CEO M. B. Raghunath Drives Creation of 1,000 Entrepreneurs and 20,000 Jobs in India’s Uniform Sector New Delhi : M. B. Raghunath, CEO of Mafatlal Industries, has been conferred with the prestigious and first-ever “Uniform Revolutionary Person of India” Award in recognition of his exceptional contribution to the growth and transformation of the uniform garment sector in India. The award was presented by former Textile Minister and MLA Shri Subhash Deshmukh at a special ceremony held at the Goregaon Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. Under  Raghunath’s visionary leadership, the Solapur Uniform…

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Lucknow Farmers Market Christmas & Winter Wellness Bazaar on December 7th – Celebrate Sustainability

Arijit Bose

LUCKNOW – Lucknow is set to celebrate the season of giving with an ethical and eco-conscious flair as the Lucknow Farmers Market (LFM) hosts its much-anticipated ‘Christmas & Winter Wellness’ bazaar on December 7th, running from 10 am to 9 pm at the historic Habibullah Estate, Hazratganj. Heralded as India’s Largest Organic Marketplace, the event is more than just a bazaar; it is a collaborative platform dedicated to linking local farmers, artisans, and grassroots entrepreneurs with conscious consumers. LFM proudly champions the philosophy of reliable and ethical farming, encouraging patrons…

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Mayawati Calls for Smooth Functioning of Parliament to Address Public Interest Issues

Arijit Bose

Lucknow | Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) national president Mayawati  stressed the need for the smooth and uninterrupted functioning of Parliament to ensure meaningful discussions on issues of public interest. Her remarks came as the Winter Session of Parliament commenced. In a post on X, Mayawati noted that, as with previous sessions, the Winter Session is also expected to witness political uproar. However, she emphasized that the BSP wants both Houses of Parliament to run in an orderly and peaceful manner so that the nation’s pressing concerns can be addressed effectively.…

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31st National Parents’ Conference 2025 Inaugurated at DSMNRU, Lucknow with a Strong Call for Inclusive Leadership and Disability Empowerment

Arijit Bose

Lucknow — The 31st National Parents’ Conference 2025, a landmark national gathering dedicated to the empowerment of persons with intellectual disabilities, was inaugurated with great enthusiasm at Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University (DSMNRU). The conference is being organized by the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID) in collaboration with Parivaar – National Confederation of Parents’ Organizations, with active support from the Uttar Pradesh Parents Association. This year’s theme, “Fostering Leadership for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future,” underscores the collective journey toward a more empathetic,…

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DSMNRU Organises Successful Prosthetics & Orthotics Awareness and Screening Camp at Sparsh Government Inter College for the Visually Impaired

Arijit Bose

Lucknow— Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University (DSMNRU) conducted a successful Prosthetics and Orthotics Awareness and Screening Camp at Sparsh Government Inter College for the Visually Impaired. The initiative was organised by the university’s Artificial Limbs and Rehabilitation Centre with the objective of sensitising students towards prosthetic and orthotic devices, body alignment issues, and the broader mission of empowering persons with disabilities. During the camp, experts and student volunteers from the department explained in detail the use, maintenance and significance of assistive devices, identification of musculoskeletal deformities, and the importance…

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