Day: October 3, 2026

Fairway Tigers and Ekana Titans Shine on Day Two of Sky Om Night Golf League

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The second day of the Sky Om Night Golf League at Lucknow Golf Club witnessed another evening of high-quality golf, intense competition and impressive performances under the floodlights. The Fairway Tigers came out with another brilliant performance, defeating GS Express by a convincing 4.5–0.5 points margin. In another outstanding performance, the Ekana Titans dominated Mulligators, securing a comprehensive 4.5–0.5 points victory. The evening also saw closely fought contests. SAS Yodhas edged past Prime Health City by 3–2, while Stingers secured a similar 3–2 victory over Crescent Square in a…

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At 23rd National Book Fair, Book launches continue, air reverberates with poetry

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The third day of the National Book Fair at Balrampur Garden, Ashok Marg, witnessed not only elderly visitors but also large groups of youth thronging the stalls. Being held on the theme of ‘Vande Mataram’, the fair has several new releases drawing attention. At the Setu Prakashan stall, among the new books from the last three months, the third edition of Yogendra Yadav’s ‘Ganarajya Ka Swadharm’, the Hindi translation of Mary Gabriel’s ‘Love and Capital’ based on the tumultuous life story and revolution of Karl Marx, are in discussion.…

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UP Spices Conference 2026 Emphasises Value Addition, Technology and Global Competitiveness

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The sixth Uttar Pradesh Spices Conference and Expo 2026 was held at Udyan Bhawan, Lucknow, bringing together government officials, policymakers, scientists, spice traders, exporters, farmers, farmer producer organisations (FPOs) and industry experts to explore opportunities for strengthening the state’s spice economy. Organised by the Centre for Agriculture and Rural Development (CARD), with 3EA Global as the knowledge partner, the conference focused on value addition, technological innovation, quality standards and expanding global market access. Addressing the inaugural session, Uttar Pradesh Horticulture Minister Dinesh Pratap Singh said the state leads the…

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Abhishek Sharma’s Explosive Fifty Powers India to Asian Games Gold

Arijit Bose

Nisshin: India produced a sensational batting display against Pakistan in the men’s cricket final of the 2026 Asian Games, with opener Abhishek Sharma setting the tone with a blistering half-century off just 20 balls. India won the toss and elected to bat first, immediately putting Pakistan’s bowlers under pressure. Abhishek attacked from the opening over and completed his fifty with a six in the sixth over. He finished with 61 runs from 28 balls, including three fours and seven sixes. His aggressive approach gave India the perfect platform in the…

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Drishyam: The Conclusion Review: Ajay Devgn Powers a Gripping Finale

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Drishyam: The Conclusion, the Hindi-language third instalment of the popular thriller franchise, delivers a tense and crowd-pleasing finale built around family, deception and the consequences of a long-buried crime. Directed by Abhishek Pathak, the film stars Ajay Devgn as Vijay Salgaonkar, alongside Tabu, Jaideep Ahlawat, Prakash Raj, Shriya Saran, Rajat Kapoor and Ishita Dutta. Released on October 2, 2026, the film runs for approximately 150 minutes. The story revisits the long-dormant Sameer Deshmukh case, which is reopened after the emergence of fresh evidence. A determined new investigator puts Vijay…

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CJP Announces Delhi Protest on October 10, Calls for CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced plans to stage a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on October 10, following its demonstration at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park on October 2. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said the proposed agitation would be held if Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar does not resign over alleged irregularities in electoral rolls. Dipke described the planned demonstration as a peaceful movement and called on supporters from across the country, particularly young people, to gather in the national capital. He referred to the proposed…

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Film Stars’ Ramleela to Be Staged in Ayodhya from January 15; Delhi Show Begins October 10

Arijit Bose

Dr. Vishakha Srivastava Ayodhya: The internationally acclaimed Film Stars’ Ramleela, traditionally staged in Ayodhya during Dussehra, will be held in the city from January 15 to 25 next year, with organisers promising a grander production. This year, the eighth edition of the theatrical extravaganza will be staged in Delhi from October 10 to 20. Subhash Malik ‘Bobby’, founder and chairman of the Ayodhya Ramleela Committee, announced the schedule during a visit to Ayodhya, where he offered prayers at Ram Lalla and Hanuman Garhi and sought the blessings of saints. Miss…

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Ayodhya’s 14-Kosi Parikrama Route to Get a Major Makeover Ahead of Deepotsav

Arijit Bose

Dr. Vishakha Srivastava Ayodhya: The 14-Kosi Parikrama route in Ayodhya is undergoing a major transformation ahead of Deepotsav and the annual Parikrama Mela, with a four-laning project worth approximately Rs 1,140 crore nearing completion. The 31-km stretch is being upgraded to improve connectivity and provide better facilities for pilgrims. The project aims to modernise the 42-km-long traditional pilgrimage route before Deepotsav. In addition to wider roads, the upgraded stretch will feature public toilets, water kiosks, tin sheds, seating arrangements and improved lighting to ensure greater convenience for devotees. The 14-Kosi…

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Ayodhya’s Traditional Products Find Global Market at Noida Trade Show

Arijit Bose

Dr. Vishakha Srivastava Ayodhya: Traditional products from Ayodhya, including kulhad dahi-jalebi, peda and chikankari garments, attracted considerable attention at the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show in Noida, providing local entrepreneurs with new business opportunities, orders and access to international buyers. Local enterprises such as Poonam Singh Embroidery and Couch, Maurya Sweets Bhandar and Maurya Sweets and Cafe participated in the event, recording encouraging business activity and interacting with buyers from the United States, the United Kingdom and Dubai. Deep Narayan Maurya, proprietor of Maurya Sweets Bhandar, showcased traditional kulhad dahi-jalebi…

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India vs West Indies 1st T20I Set to Light Up Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Lucknow is set to host an exciting international cricket contest as India take on the West Indies in the first T20I of the West Indies tour of India 2026. The match will be played on October 6 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, with the action scheduled to begin at 7 pm IST. The opening game will mark the start of a five-match T20I series between the two sides, with both teams looking to make a winning start. Cricket fans in Lucknow are eagerly…

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