Day: May 31, 2026

Raj Bhargav: A True Champion of Indian Sports

Arijit Bose

Retired Ranji Veteran Ashok Bambi Some individuals leave a lasting impact not merely through the positions they hold but through the lives they touch and the institutions they build. Raj Bhargav belongs to that rare category of sports administrators whose contribution to Indian sport, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, continues to be felt decades later. A recent interview of Raj Bhargav in a national daily brought back a flood of memories from a glorious sporting era. Beyond being a distinguished administrator, he was a passionate sports lover who remained deeply connected…

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Gill Shatters Suryavanshi’s Dream, Sets Up Blockbuster IPL Final

Arijit Bose

Retired Ranji Veteran Ashok Bambi Cricket can be a game of fine margins, and Rajasthan Royals learned that lesson the hard way as their dream run ended at the hands of a dominant Gujarat Titans side led by a masterful Shubman Gill. While young sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi once again displayed remarkable maturity beyond his years, his heroic effort was overshadowed by a commanding chase that propelled Gujarat into the final. The match appeared to tilt in Gujarat’s favour from the very beginning. Rajasthan captain Riyan Parag’s decision to bat first…

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Free Summer Theatre Workshop Begins in Lucknow to Nurture Young Talent

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a significant initiative to promote performing arts among children and young enthusiasts, the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi, under the Department of Culture, Government of Uttar Pradesh, in collaboration with Mother Seva Sansthan, has launched a 15-day free summer theatre workshop under the Kala Samvardhan scheme. The workshop commenced on Tuesday at the Chabutra Theatre Pathshala in Kotwa (Ward No. 10), located in the Bakshi Ka Talab area of Lucknow. Designed to introduce aspiring young artists to the fundamentals of theatre, the programme aims to foster creativity, confidence,…

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Workshop on AI-Assisted Semen Analysis Held at Vivekananda Polyclinic

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology and In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) at Vivekananda Polyclinic & Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, successfully organized a live workshop on semen analysis in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh chapter of the Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction (UP-ISAR), Advy Biosciences, and Axiocare. The workshop focused on recent advancements in semen analysis and the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in reproductive medicine. Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Keshav Malhotra highlighted advanced techniques for the isolation of live motile sperm and discussed their clinical significance in…

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Lutf-e-Lucknow Celebrates the City’s Timeless Legacy of Music and Cuisine

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The spirit of Lucknow’s celebrated culture came alive on Saturday evening as Lucknow Bioscope, Sanatkada Heritage, and Naimatkhana jointly hosted “Lutf-e-Lucknow: Khana aur Gaana” at 130 J.C. Bose Road, Qaiser Bagh. The event brought together two of the city’s most cherished traditions—music and food—offering visitors an immersive experience of Awadh’s artistic and culinary heritage. The highlight of the evening was “Akhtari se Begum Akhtar,” a captivating storytelling and musical presentation by acclaimed artist Askari Naqvi, accompanied by renowned sarangi maestro Zeeshan Abbas. Inspired by the writings of noted authors…

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Ashi Shamshery Stuns Top Seed to Reach Semifinals at AITA CS-7 Under-18 Tennis Tournament

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Seventh-seeded Uttar Pradesh player Ashi Shamshery produced the biggest upset of the day by defeating top seed Niti Santosh Dubey to secure a place in the girls’ singles semifinals of the AITA CS-7 Under-18 Boys’ and Girls’ Tennis Tournament. The tournament, organized by SDS Tennis Academy at the La Martiniere Lawn Tennis Facility, witnessed several exciting quarterfinal encounters on Wednesday across boys’ singles, girls’ singles, and boys’ doubles categories. In the girls’ singles quarterfinals, Ashi Shamshery dominated the top-seeded Niti Santosh Dubey, registering a convincing 6-1, 6-0 victory. Displaying…

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Anuruddh Kumar Clinches Double Crown at AITA CS-7 Under-18 Tennis Tournament

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Anuruddh Kumar, a trainee at La Martiniere Lawn Tennis Facility and one of Uttar Pradesh’s promising young tennis players, delivered an outstanding performance to secure a remarkable double title at the AITA CS-7 Under-18 Boys’ and Girls’ Tennis Tournament. He emerged champion in both the boys’ singles and boys’ doubles events, while fellow La Martiniere trainee Aashi Shamsheri captured the girls’ singles title. Organized by SDS Tennis Academy at the La Martiniere Lawn Tennis Facility, the tournament concluded on Friday with three thrilling finals marked by impressive upsets and…

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Mango Festival “Aam Ka Season, Fun Ka Reason” Begins at Fun Republic Mall

Arijit Bose

Banganapalli, Alphonso, Totapuri, Sindhura, Mallika, Ram Kela and More Exotic Mango Varieties to Make the Festival Special Lucknow:– Lucknow’s popular shopping destination, Fun Republic Mall, has brought a refreshing summer delight for the people of the city with the launch of its grand Mango Festival titled “Aam Ka Season, Fun Ka Reason.” The festival will be held from 29th May to 31st May at the mall premises and promises to offer visitors a unique mango-filled experience. Renowned Chef Nandini Motiyani will inaugurate the festival. The three-day Mango Festival will showcase…

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Samajwadi Party Celebrates 301st Birth Anniversary of Rajmata Ahilyabai Holkar

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The 301st birth anniversary of Rajmata Ahilyabai Holkar, revered as a great ruler, visionary administrator, and champion of public welfare, was celebrated with devotion and enthusiasm at the Samajwadi Party district office on Sunday. The programme was organized under the guidance of Samajwadi Party National President and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and State President Shyam Lal Pal. The event was presided over by District President Arshad Hussain. Party leaders and workers paid floral tributes to Rajmata Ahilyabai Holkar and remembered her remarkable contributions to society and…

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Trainee IPS Officer Pradeep Kumar Accorded Warm Farewell on Completion of Training in Gonda

Arijit Bose

Gonda: A farewell ceremony was organized at the Camp Office in Gonda to mark the successful completion of the training tenure of Trainee IPS Officer Pradeep Kumar. The event was held under the guidance of Superintendent of Police Vinit Jaiswal and attended by senior police officials and staff members. During the ceremony, Pradeep Kumar was felicitated with a bouquet and a memento in recognition of his dedication and contributions during his training period. The officers present extended their best wishes for his bright future and a successful career in the…

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