Day: December 4, 2025

48 Students Diagnosed During Screening by Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University

Arijit Bose

Lucknow— Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University (DSMNRU) conducted a successful Prosthetics and Orthotics Awareness and Screening Camp today at Laxmi Narayan Bal Vidya Mandir, Salem Pur Patora, under the initiative of its Artificial Limb and Rehabilitation Centre. The camp aimed to educate students on artificial limbs, orthotic devices, body alignment issues, and the broader mission of empowering persons with disabilities. A total of 250 participants were examined by a team led by Rajkamal. During the screening, symptoms of various physical disorders were identified in 48 children. Detailed assessments were…

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DM Conducts Surprise Inspection to Review Progress of Special Electoral Roll Revision in Lucknow North

Arijit Bose

Lucknow— To ensure the effective, transparent, and time-bound implementation of the Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls across assembly constituencies, District Magistrate and District Election Officer Vishakh G conducted a surprise inspection today in various areas of Assembly Constituency 172 – Lucknow North. The inspection focused on assessing the collection and feeding of enumeration forms submitted by voters. During the visit, the District Election Officer inspected polling booths numbered 132 to 142 at Lions Raza Pati School, Triveni Nagar, Aliganj, followed by booths 147 to 152 at Brightland Inter College.…

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South Africa Seal Magnificent Victory to Level the Series

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a commanding display of power hitting and disciplined chase, South Africa registered a magnificent victory to avenge their narrow defeat in Ranchi. While the first ODI had also been a tightly fought contest—one that slipped away after Jansen’s dismissal at a crucial moment—the visitors ensured there were no such lapses this time, sealing the win with authority. India once again showcased strong batting, posting an impressive 358 runs. Virat Kohli continued his remarkable form, crafting a sublime century that looked even more polished than his previous one. His…

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Dhurandhar: A Spy Thriller Consumed by Controversy on the Eve of Release

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: As Bollywood prepares for the release of one of its most ambitious films of the decade, Dhurandhar, the spotlight has shifted from its cinematic scale to its spiralling controversies. Directed by Aditya Dhar, celebrated for Uri: The Surgical Strike, the Ranveer Singh–starrer was expected to be a high-voltage comeback vehicle for the actor. Instead, it finds itself entangled in legal battles, cultural storms and fierce online polarization—all before its December 5 release. Mounted on a staggering ₹280 crore budget with a runtime of 3 hours 34 minutes, Dhurandhar is…

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India’s Long Runtimes that gave Big Rewards: 5 Films That Prove Duration sharpens Impact

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Indian audiences have never feared a long film; if anything, we’ve embraced them when the story earns the scale. This isn’t new ever since Sholay (1975), a film that famously ran over 3 hours and still became a cultural landmark, Indian filmgoers have proven that if the story grips, length only amplifies the experience. With Sholay once again in the news ahead of its rerelease next week, it’s a timely reminder that runtime has never been a barrier to impact in Indian cinema. From sprawling epics to character-driven sagas,…

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Sberbank Opens Door for Russian Retail Investors to Enter Indian Markets with Nifty50-Linked Fund

Arijit Bose

Kanpur: Russia’s largest lender, Sberbank, in partnership with JSC First Asset Management, has launched a new mutual fund titled ‘First–India’, offering Russian retail investors direct exposure to the Indian stock market. The fund is benchmarked to India’s flagship index, the Nifty50, which represents the top 50 blue-chip companies listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The fund was formally unveiled during an event at NSE as part of Sberbank CEO and Executive Board Chairman Herman Gref’s visit to India. The Nifty50, one of the world’s most widely tracked equity indices,…

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SBI Life takes ‘Thanks-A-Dot’ to Kanker, making ‘breast health’ a living room conversation for women across Chhattisgarh

Arijit Bose

* In partnership with PRADAN NGO, SBI Life empowered 800 women in remote Kanker communities with the ‘Hug of Life’ hot water bag, strengthening grassroots health awareness Kanker : Raising awareness on breast health and the importance of early detection of breast cancer through self-breast examination, through its ‘Thanks-A-Dot’ initiative, SBI Life Insurance, one of the country’s most trusted life insurers, in partnership with PRADAN NGO, conducted an educative session for women in Kanker, Chhattisgarh. The initiative seeks to equip women with practical guidance on performing self-breast examinations and recognizing early…

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Sahitya Akademi–Ministry of Culture and Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh Jointly Organise Two-Day National Seminar in Unnao

Arijit Bose

CU UP and Sahitya Akademi Host Two-Day Seminar to Explore the Impact of Storytelling in English and Translations: Visions, Revisions, and Innovations Two-Day Special Seminar at CU UP on “Storytelling in English and Translations: Visions, Revisions and Innovations” to Guide Young Writers of 21st Century  Unnao: The Sahitya Akademi, India’s premier literary institution under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, in collaboration with Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh, commenced a two-day national seminar that brought together scholars for in-depth discussions on “Storytelling in English and Translations: Visions, Revisions and Innovations.”…

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‘Green Chaupal’ Initiative Set to Transform Villages in Kaushambi

Arijit Bose

District Magistrate Directs Regular Meetings for Environmental Action Kaushambi: In a significant step toward strengthening environmental protection and promoting Ganga cleanliness at the grassroots level, Kaushambi District Magistrate Dr. Amit Pal has directed the formation of ‘Green Chaupal’ in all remaining gram panchayats. The instruction was issued during a joint meeting of the District Environment Committee and District Ganga Committee held under his chairmanship. Calling the initiative a potential game changer for rural environmental awareness and problem-solving, Dr. Pal emphasized that the Green Chaupal meetings must be conducted regularly. The…

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UP DGP Rajiv Krishna Meets 2024 Batch Trainee IPS Officers; Memento Presented on Behalf of RR Batch

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) IPS Rajiv Krishna met the 2024 batch trainee IPS officers during a courtesy visit. The interaction highlighted guidance, professional insights, and motivational words shared by the state’s top police officer with the new entrants to the service. As a gesture of respect, trainee IPS officers Samyak Chaudhary and Simran Singh presented a memento to the DGP on behalf of the entire RR batch. The DGP appreciated the young officers for their enthusiasm and urged them to uphold integrity, discipline, and public service…

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