Day: May 15, 2026

PBKS Need a Fearless Mindset to Revive Playoff Hopes, Says Mark Boucher

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Punjab Kings’ playoff hopes suffered another major setback after a thrilling defeat to Mumbai Indians in Dharamsala, marking their fifth consecutive loss in the TATA IPL 2026. Speaking on JioHotstar’s Google Search AI Mode Match Centre Live, former South African cricketer Mark Boucher and ex-India spinner Piyush Chawla analysed Punjab’s struggles, Mumbai’s match-winning chase, and the road ahead for PBKS. Piyush Chawla said Punjab Kings are now under immense pressure, especially after beginning the season strongly. He pointed out that the team’s bowling unit, particularly the overseas fast bowlers,…

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Tabu, Anil Kapoor to Sharman Joshi: Indian Actors Who’ve Been a Part of International Projects

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Bollywood actors have taken Hindi cinema to global levels by starring in Hollywood spectacles. They’ve bridged the gap between Indian cinema and international cinema. From iconic roles to global recognition, they’ve changed the cinematic game. Here’s looking at actors who starred in international projects. Irrfan Khan – Life of Pi Late Irrfan Khan delivered a universally acclaimed performance in the iconic film Life of Pi. As the adult Pi Patel, Khan recounts his extraordinary youthful survival story of being stranded in a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger. Khan, known…

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Command Hospital Central Command Celebrates Nurses Week 2026

Anil Jaiswal

Series of Academic and Health Awareness Programmes organized Lucknow: Command Hospital Central Command organized an extensive series of academic, professional, and health awareness programmes during Nurses Week Celebrations 2026, highlighting the pivotal role of nurses in healthcare delivery, patient safety, and community well-being. The celebrations were conducted in accordance with the International Nurses Day 2026 theme, “Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives.” The week-long celebrations began on May 5, 2026, with “NutriFest – Healthy Diet with Millet Delight,” a programme focused on promoting healthy dietary practices and spreading…

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Lucknow Municipal Commissioner Reviews Key Development Projects Across City

Arijit Bose

Directs officials to expedite construction work while maintaining quality standards Lucknow: Lucknow Municipal Commissioner Gaurav Kumar conducted an extensive inspection of several major development and infrastructure projects underway across the city. During the visit, he reviewed the progress of the under-construction zonal office and parking facility at Chakbast in Kaiserbagh, roads being developed under the CM Grid project near the IGNOU Regional Centre in Zone-8, drain construction work at Rajni Khand, the Haibatmau Lake project, Kanha Upvan at Nadarganj, Radha Sarovar and Prem Sarovar projects under AMRUT 2.0, as well…

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Lucknow Mayor Sushma Kharkwal Presents City’s Revenue Growth Model at National Urban Finance Consultation in Mumbai

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Lucknow Municipal Corporation Mayor Sushma Kharkwal participated in the “National Consultation on Fiscal Empowerment of City Governments” held at the Yashwantrao Chavan Centre in Nariman Point, Mumbai, where she presented Lucknow’s successful urban revenue and financial management model on a national platform. The consultation, organised by Praja Foundation, brought together elected representatives, urban finance experts, and officials from municipal bodies across the country to discuss financial sustainability and innovative governance models for city administrations. Lucknow Municipal Corporation councillor Saurabh Singh Monu and Chief Tax Assessment Officer Vinay Kumar Rai…

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Attempts on to enhance Metro Ridership

Arijit Bose

Several Initiatives Taken to Increase Metro Ridership and Promote Public Transport Usage; Additional Parking and Metro Feeder Routes Finalised for Lucknow, Kanpur and Agra New parking locations of about 71 in lucknow, 24 in Kanpur and 19 in Agra finalised which are under tendering by Nagar Nigam Lucknow: In line with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the directions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, emphasis laid on strengthening last-mile connectivity and public awareness to promote Metro and public transport usage. Under the inspiration of Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra…

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Amity International School Students Shine in CBSE Class XII Board Examinations

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Students of Amity International School, Viraj Khand-5, Gomti Nagar, once again brought laurels to the institution by delivering an outstanding performance in the CBSE Class XII Board Examinations and securing a remarkable 100 percent pass result. The exceptional achievement reflects the school’s strong academic culture and commitment towards excellence in education. Leading the Humanities stream, Shubhanshu Singh emerged as the school topper with an impressive 97.8 percent marks. In the Commerce stream, Gargi Joshi secured 97.4 percent, while Hitesh Gupta topped the Science stream with an excellent score of…

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Ather Energy Ltd reports 163% sales growth in Uttar Pradesh in FY’26 with Rizta driving accelerated growth for the company with strong Rizta sales

Arijit Bose

– Ather Rizta records sales of 3 lakh units across India within two years of its launch; resonates well with customers in Uttar Pradesh Lucknow – Ather Energy Ltd. (ATHERENERG), one of India’s leading electric two-wheeler manufacturers, announced its stellar performance in Uttar Pradesh for the fiscal year 2025-26. Highlighting its position as an growing EV player in the state, the company registered a massive 163% growth in retail sales, jumping from 3,624 units in FY’25 to 9,541 units in FY’26 as per Vahan data. The rapid adoption of the…

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Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant Chairs Regional Transport Authority Meeting

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A key meeting of the Regional Transport Authority (RTA) was held in Lucknow on Thursday under the chairmanship of Vijay Vishwas Pant. The meeting focused on the speedy and transparent disposal of transport-related matters concerning six districts of the Lucknow division — Lucknow, Unnao, Rae Bareli, Sitapur, Hardoi, and Lakhimpur Kheri. The meeting was attended by Vishakh G, Deputy Transport Commissioner of Lucknow region, Regional Transport Officers, enforcement officials, representatives of the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation, and Assistant Regional Transport Officers from across the division. Detailed discussions…

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FICCI FLO Hosts Sri Lankan Women Parliamentarians’ Delegation

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO), one of India’s leading women entrepreneurs’ bodies, welcomed a high-level women parliamentary delegation from Sri Lanka in New Delhi on Wednesday to strengthen bilateral ties and expand cooperation in women’s leadership, entrepreneurship, and economic participation. The visiting delegation was led by Sarojah Savithri Paulraj and included prominent members of Sri Lanka’s Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus. During the interaction, both sides discussed ways to deepen India-Sri Lanka relations through inclusive growth, greater participation of women in decision-making, and enhanced economic collaboration. Welcoming the delegation, Pooja Garg…

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