Day: December 9, 2025

Anuj Clinches Men’s Singles Title; Anirudh Emerges U-18 Champion at 2nd Dr. K.L. Garg Scholarship Tennis Tournament

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Displaying sharp court coverage, powerful serves and intelligent shot selection, Anuj Kumar lifted the Men’s Singles title at the 2nd Dr. K.L. Garg Scholarship Tennis Tournament. In a closely fought final, Anuj defeated Anirudh Kumar 7–5 to claim the championship at the La Martiniere Lawn Tennis Facility, hosted by SDS Tennis Academy. In the Under-18 Boys category, however, Anirudh Kumar bounced back strongly to secure the title. Meeting Anuj once again in the age-group final, Anirudh showed remarkable resilience, prevailing in a thrilling tie-break. He won 7-6 (7-3), capitalising…

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Isuzu Motors India Announces Nationwide ‘I-Care Winter Camp’ for D-MAX Pick-ups and SUVs

Arijit Bose

New Delhi — In a bid to further strengthen its customer service network and enhance vehicle ownership experience, Isuzu Motors India has announced a nationwide ‘ISUZU I-Care Winter Camp’ for its popular range of ISUZU D-MAX pick-ups and SUVs. The week-long service initiative will run from 8 to 13 December 2025 across all authorised ISUZU dealer service outlets in the country. Designed as part of the company’s flagship customer-care programme ‘ISUZU Care’, the Winter Camp focuses on preventive maintenance, seasonal health checks and value-added benefits to ensure smoother, safer and…

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UP Crashes Out of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy After Shock Defeat to Bihar; Selection Policies Under Scanner

Arijit Bose

Ashok Bambi Lucknow— In a stunning upset that has left supporters bewildered, Uttar Pradesh crashed out of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy after suffering a humiliating defeat to Bihar, a team that had lost all its previous matches in the tournament. Thursday’s loss not only ended UP’s hopes of reaching the knockout stage but also triggered sharp criticism from fans and former players over the state team’s selection policies and leadership structure. UP, widely regarded as one of the stronger domestic sides, entered the 20-over tournament with high expectations. The…

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India–Russia Art Dialogue Comes Alive in Delhi as “Dream Vision: India” Exhibition Opens on 7 December

Arijit Bose

New Delhi — Delhi is set to witness a landmark cultural convergence as “Dream Vision: India,” a first-of-its-kind Indo–Russian art exhibition, opens today at the Lalit Kala Akademi. Curated by celebrated Russian artist Nikas Safronov, the exhibition marks the beginning of a major international cultural series aimed at strengthening artistic diplomacy between India, Russia and the wider world. The exhibition will run in New Delhi from 7–21 December and later travel to Mumbai from 25 December 2025 to 15 January 2026. Described as a space where “the language of art…

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Bhatkhande’s Grand Centenary to Bring India’s Hindustani Classical Maestros to Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow— Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, one of India’s premier institutions dedicated to classical arts, is set to celebrate its Centenary Year with grandeur and cultural brilliance. Marking 100 years of its artistic legacy, the university will host a three-day International Music Conference from December 18 to 20, 2025, featuring some of the nation’s most celebrated artistes across vocal, instrumental and classical dance traditions. Themed “Indian Cultural Traditions in the Context of Viksit Bharat 2047,” the conference aims to revisit India’s artistic heritage and envision its role in a culturally empowered future.…

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India Travel Mart Lucknow 2025: Tourism Boards Unveil Winter Campaigns and Niche Travel Circuits

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The second day of India Travel Mart (ITM) Lucknow 2025, held at Hotel Dayal Gateway, witnessed vibrant activity as tourism boards from across the country unveiled their winter campaigns and strategic tourism roadmaps for 2026. The day saw an energetic mix of B2B networking, trade interactions and presentations centred on sustainable, experiential and offbeat travel experiences—reflecting the shifting preferences of India’s new-age travellers. India Tourism Showcases Key National Initiatives Representing the Ministry of Tourism, the India Tourism pavilion emerged as one of the busiest spaces for industry stakeholders. Led…

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Training Programme on Advanced Cultivation, Processing and Marketing of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Begins at CSIR-CIMAP, Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A specialised training programme aimed at equipping farmers with modern techniques in the cultivation, processing, and marketing of medicinal and aromatic plants commenced at the CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP), Lucknow. The initiative has been organised under CSIR Aroma Mission–III for farmers selected by the Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) from Bihar’s Sitamarhi and Muzaffarpur districts. A total of 42 farmers are participating in this four-day training programme, which seeks to enhance their understanding of high-value aromatic crops and the technologies associated with developing value-added products.…

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Amity University Lucknow Confers Degrees on 1,730 Graduates at 21st Convocation

Arijit Bose

· 1,730 Students Honored Across Disciplines · 58 Ph.D. Degrees Conferred · Honorary Professorships and Doctorate Awarded to Leaders Lucknow: Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow campus held its 21st Convocation and Degree Distribution Ceremony on Tuesday, conferring degrees upon 1,730 students across undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes. The event also saw the award of 58 PhD degrees, 127 academic awards including 33 gold, 33 silver and 19 bronze medals, eight Best All-Round Student trophies and 34 Shri Baljit Shastri awards for excellence in human and traditional values. Established in 2004,…

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UP’s Next-Gen Musicians Excel in Khyal, Tarana, Thumri and Dhrupad Events

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi (UPSNA) continued the second phase of its prestigious State-Level Music Competition at the Sant Gadge Ji Auditorium, drawing exceptional performances from promising young classical vocalists across the state. The competition, scheduled from December 8 to 11, entered a vibrant day of contests on Tuesday, featuring categories such as Khayal, Tarana, Dhrupad, Dhamar, Thumri and Dadra in the junior division. The youth category will follow on Wednesday, December 10. Top Performers in Junior Categories The day brought forward a rich display of classical prowess:…

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Nicknames in Indian Politics Reflect Legacy, Leadership and Public Emotion: Dr Atul Malikram

Arijit Bose

New Delhi — Political strategist Dr Atul Malikram has highlighted how the tradition of assigning nicknames to political leaders in India is far more than a matter of casual address. These names, he notes, emerge from public sentiment, leadership style and historical contributions — becoming symbolic markers of a leader’s identity in the collective consciousness. According to Dr Malikram, the practice dates back to the pre-Independence era and has continued consistently in modern India. He explains that such monikers often capture the essence of a leader more effectively than any…

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