Day: August 4, 2026

NCC, Scouts & Guides: Shaping the Next Generation of Army Aspirants

Arijit Bose

Discipline, Leadership and Service Form the Foundation of India’s Future Armed Forces New Delhi: For thousands of young Indians, wearing the olive-green uniform of the Indian Armed Forces is more than a career aspiration—it is a lifelong dream of serving the nation. While rigorous preparation, physical fitness and academic excellence are essential to achieving that goal, institutions such as the National Cadet Corps (NCC), Bharat Scouts and Guides, and similar youth organisations play an equally significant role in preparing young minds for a life of discipline, leadership and national service.…

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Taking Off: Why India’s Aviation Boom Is Turning Flight Schools Into the Next Big Career Gateway

Arijit Bose

Lucknow / New Delhi: If you’ve flown anywhere in India over the past couple of years, you’ve probably noticed it yourself — the airports are busier, the flight options have multiplied, and it feels like a new terminal or regional route is opening up every few months. That’s not just a feeling. India is genuinely in the middle of one of the fastest aviation growth stories anywhere in the world right now, fueled by a mix of rising passenger demand, rapidly expanding airport infrastructure, aggressive fleet expansion by domestic carriers,…

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Pakistan at a Crossroads: Political Turmoil, Economic Fragility, and the Question of State Collapse

Arijit Bose
Pakistan

Islamabad: Pakistan finds itself, once again, at the center of global concern — not because of a single dramatic event, but because of the sheer accumulation of crises pressing down on it simultaneously. Political fragmentation, unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, military dominance over civilian governance, a fragile economic recovery, and tension along two volatile borders have combined to paint a picture of a state under serious strain. But does that amount to a “complete collapse” of government, as some commentary now suggests? The evidence points to something more layered — a…

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Threat of War Looms Over West Asia Again: Is the World Heading Toward Another Catastrophe?

Arijit Bose

By Saurabh Varshney West Asia once again finds itself at a point where a single spark could set the entire region ablaze. The steadily escalating tension between the United States and Iran is no longer just a dispute between two countries — it’s fast becoming a serious challenge to global peace, energy security, international trade, and the world economy at large. If direct military conflict breaks out between the two nations, its impact won’t stay confined to West Asia. The whole world will end up paying the price. Recent signals…

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A Name That Grew Far Bigger Than the Artist Himself — Kishore Kumar

Arijit Bose

By Kriti RK Jain / Published first in Ravivar Delhi Hindi Time takes away a great deal. But some voices simply slip past its grasp. They don’t count in years — they connect generations instead. Whenever that voice plays, doors somewhere inside us open quietly, without warning. Kishore Kumar belongs to that rare tribe of artists. Born Abhas Kumar Ganguly on August 4, 1929, in Khandwa, he never let music remain mere entertainment — he turned it into humanity’s most trustworthy companion for memory itself. His birth anniversary is remembered…

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Will Khushi Mukherjee Enter ‘Rise & Fall’? Bold as Ever, She’s Ready to Stir Things Up Again!

Arijit Bose

Mumbai (Anil Bedaag) — Actress and reality TV star Khushi Mukherjee, known for her outspoken personality, bold style, and knack for going viral, is back in the headlines. Buzz in the industry suggests she’s being considered as a potential contestant for the upcoming reality show “Rise & Fall.” That said, neither Khushi nor the show’s makers have confirmed anything officially just yet. The moment her name started doing the rounds, fans of the show couldn’t help but get curious. Khushi has never shied away from speaking her mind or courting…

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Golden Gloves: India’s Boxers Rewrite History in Glasgow

Arijit Bose

Glasgow: There are moments in sport that get etched into history in letters of gold, and Indian boxing wrote exactly one such chapter at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. When India’s boxers stepped into the ring, there was a different kind of confidence on their faces and an unmistakable glint of victory in their eyes — a glint that wasn’t the result of a single day’s effort, but of years of sweat, countless struggles, and a burning desire to prove themselves on the world stage. This time, the Indian…

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UP State Backward Classes Commission for Local Rural Bodies to Tour Four Districts of Devipatan Division from August 5–8

Arijit Bose

Public Hearings, Official Meetings, and Village Panchayat Visits Planned in Bahraich, Gonda, Shravasti, and Balrampur Gonda, August 4, 2026 — The Chairman and members of the Uttar Pradesh State Backward Classes Commission dedicated to Local Rural Bodies will tour four districts of the Devipatan Division — Bahraich, Gonda, Shravasti, and Balrampur — between August 5 and 8. Led by Commission Chairman Justice (Retd.) Ram Autar Singh, the team — which includes members Brijesh Kumar (retired District Judge), Santosh Kumar Vishwakarma (retired ADJ), Dr. Arvind Kumar Chaurasia (retired IAS), and S.P.…

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District-Level Dairy Conclave to Be Held in Gonda on August 5, Aimed at Giving New Push to Dairy Sector Schemes

Arijit Bose

Gonda — A one-day district-level Dairy Conclave will be held on August 5 at 11 am at the District Panchayat Auditorium, Gonda, organized jointly by the Dugdhshala Vikas (Dairy Development) Department and the Animal Husbandry Department. The aim is to spread wider awareness of welfare schemes run by both departments and ensure more cattle-rearers and milk producers actually benefit from them. The Chief Development Officer has directed all concerned officials to have the necessary arrangements in place well within time. At the conclave, experts will walk participants through the Nand Baba…

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DIG Chairs Review Meeting to Speed Up Arrests of Wanted Criminals in Devipatan Range

Arijit Bose

Gonda — DIG Devipatan Range Ashok Kumar held a review meeting via Google Meet on August 1 to take stock of wanted criminals carrying rewards across the districts under his range, issuing directions aimed at ensuring their swift arrest. The virtual meeting brought together station in-charges from every police station where reward-listed criminals are currently wanted, along with the range’s Superintendents of Police, Additional Superintendents of Police, and the concerned Circle Officers. During the meeting, the DIG went through a detailed, station-wise review of each wanted criminal, seeking specifics from…

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