Day: January 29, 2026

Reading Helps Visualise Scenes Naturally: Megha Ray

Arijit Bose

Bhopal: In an age dominated by mobile phones and digital screens, actress Megha Ray finds peace, inspiration, and creative strength in books. Currently seen portraying the character of Divya in Sun Neo’s television show ‘Divya Prem: Pyaar Aur Rahasya Ki Kahani’, Megha believes that reading is not just a pastime but a powerful habit that helps her grow both as a person and as an actor. Sharing her love for books, Megha said that reading plays a significant role in enhancing her acting skills. She explained that she has always…

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Sesame Workshop and Abbott Launch New Initiative to Help Children and Families Build Healthy Habits Early in India

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Sesame Workshop, the global nonprofit behind Sesame Street, with support from global healthcare company Abbott, today launched new healthy habits resources in India. This program aims to help families establish routines around nutrition, physical activity, and sleep from an early age, laying the foundation for lifelong wellness and reducing the risk of chronic illnesses. Abbott and Sesame Workshop in India are sharing resources in Hindi to help make health concepts easy and simple to understand and practice. This adaptation of the global program reflects local culture, community systems, and…

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Hearing of Notices Continues Under Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls

Arijit Bose

District Magistrate Inspects AERO Hearing Centres in Lucknow East Lucknow: Under the Special Intensive Revision programme of electoral rolls for Assembly constituencies, the process of distribution of notices, filing of claims and objections, hearings of notices, and uploading of related data is progressing continuously after the publication of draft electoral rolls. To ensure that the revision programme is completed in an effective, transparent, and time-bound manner, regular hearings are being conducted by the Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs) deployed in each Assembly constituency. As part of this ongoing exercise, District…

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In a Global First, Airtel Offers Free Adobe Express Premium to 360 Million Customers Across India

Arijit Bose

Lucknow | In a landmark global first, Bharti Airtel, one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, has announced a strategic partnership with Adobe to provide free access to Adobe Express Premium to its 360 million customers across India. The move aims to democratise creativity by placing powerful, AI-driven design tools—worth approximately ₹4,000—into the hands of Airtel users at no cost for one year. Under this first-of-its-kind initiative, all Airtel customers, including mobile, Wi-Fi and DTH subscribers, will be able to access Adobe Express Premium for creating high-quality social media content, marketing…

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Tug-of-War Finals Held in Men’s and Women’s Categories on Closing Day of Traditional Games at Jan Bhawan

Arijit Bose

Lucknow | The closing day of the traditional games competition, organised at Jan Bhawan under the inspiration and guidance of the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Anandiben Patel, witnessed exciting tug-of-war final matches in both the men’s and women’s categories. The competition, which began on December 24, 2025, concluded with great enthusiasm and sporting spirit. In the men’s category, the team led by Special Assistant to the Governor, Punit Dwivedi, delivered an impressive performance to emerge as the winner. In the women’s category, the team led by Financial Controller Himani Chaudhary…

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IIT Kanpur to Host Its First-Ever FIDE-Rated Open Rapid Chess Tournament

Arijit Bose

Kanpur: The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur), through its Chess Club in association with SBI General Insurance Company Ltd. (SBI GIC), co-powered by SBI, is set to host the institute’s first-ever FIDE-rated Open Rapid Chess Tournament on 7 February 2026. This landmark event brings an officially rated international chess tournament to the IIT Kanpur campus and is open to chess players nationwide. The tournament will be held at the Yoga Hall, New Students’ Activity Centre (SAC), IIT Kanpur, starting at 9:00 AM onwards. Conducted in a 9-round Swiss…

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ZEE5 Unveils the Trailer of Shabad – Reet Aur Riwaaz, a Soulful and Heartfelt Father–Son Coming-of-Age Drama Set in Punjab

Arijit Bose

~ Directed by Ameet Guptha, the ZEE5 Original series premieres on 6th February starring Mihir Ahuja and Suvinder Vicky in the lead ~ Mumbai: ZEE5 today unveiled the trailer of its upcoming Hindi Original series Shabad – Reet Aur Riwaaz, a poignant six-episode drama that delves into the fragile emotional terrain of a father–son relationship, generational expectations, and the courage it takes to forge one’s own identity. Produced by Rusk Media and directed by Ameet Guptha, the series stars Mihir Ahuja and Suvinder Vicky in lead roles and is set…

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Emotion Is the Soul of Music, Not Just Notes and Rhythm: Sanjay Singh

Arijit Bose

UP Sangeet Natak Akademi Regional Music Competition Prize Distribution Held in Lucknow Lucknow | Under the Ullas Utsav organised by the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi, the Prize Distribution Ceremony of the Regional Classical and Light Music Competition 2025–26 was held on Wednesday at the Sant Gadge Ji Auditorium of the Akademi. The event was organised in the august presence of eminent academicians, cultural administrators, artists, and award-winning participants. The ceremony was graced by Vice-Chancellor of Dr Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Sanjay Singh, as the Chief Guest. The programme commenced…

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CSIR-CIMAP to Organise Two-Day National Farmers’ Fair 2026 in Lucknow on January 30–31

Arijit Bose

Focus on Medicinal and Aromatic Crops, Farmer Prosperity, Value Addition, and Agri-Entrepreneurship Lucknow | The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research–Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP), a premier institute under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, will organise a two-day National Farmers’ Fair 2026 on January 30 and 31, 2026, at its campus in Lucknow. The event aims to strengthen farmers’ livelihoods by promoting scientific cultivation of medicinal and aromatic crops while creating new opportunities in rural entrepreneurship, women empowerment, and value addition across the agricultural…

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Suman Ghosh Begins Shoot of ‘Familywala’ with Windows Productions

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Celebrated filmmaker Suman Ghosh has commenced shooting for his next feature film Familywala, marking his first-ever collaboration with Windows Productions as the acclaimed banner celebrates 25 landmark years in the film industry. The comedy-family drama is co-produced by Maya Leela Films and promises a heartwarming blend of humour and emotions rooted in everyday family life. Headlined by Shiboprosad Mukherjee, Familywala brings together an impressive ensemble cast including Swastika Mukherjee, Sudipta Chakraborty and Anushua Mazumder in pivotal roles. Notably, both Swastika Mukherjee and Sudipta Chakraborty are making their debut association…

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