Day: October 3, 2026

Shernis Roar to Glory: Lucknow’s Women Make History

Arijit Bose

A dramatic seven-run win over SAGE Falcons crowns Lucknow Shernis the inaugural UP Women’s Premier League champions Lucknow: In the City of Nawabs, a new sporting roar has found its voice. Lucknow Shernis etched their names into history, lifting the inaugural UP Women’s Premier League title after a gripping seven-run victory over SAGE Falcons in a final that had everything—early setbacks, a stunning recovery, mounting pressure and a dramatic finish. Organised by the Cricket Association Lucknow (CAL), the tournament ran from September 23 to 28, giving women cricketers from the…

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When Women Lead, Healthcare Follows: Inside UP’s IAS Power Team

Arijit Bose

Walk into the corridors of Uttar Pradesh’s Health and Medical Education departments today, and you’ll notice something that would have been unusual not long ago: most of the key decisions, from policy drafting to on-the-ground delivery, are being driven by women. Under the Yogi Adityanath government, eight women IAS officers are now steering the state’s health services. Their responsibilities run from Principal Secretary-level roles to Director General, Mission Director and senior administrative posts in specialised institutions. In India’s most populous state, that is a striking example of inclusive leadership. The…

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The New Frontier: Harnessing Critical Technologies for National Prosperity

Arijit Bose

Commander Sumit Ghosh In an era of rapid technological disruption, the ability to develop, secure and deploy critical technologies is becoming central to national security, economic competitiveness and societal progress. Semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, space, telecommunications, quantum technologies, blockchain, energy storage and biotechnology are emerging as key pillars of 21st-century power. The Semiconductor Foundation Semiconductors are the foundation of the digital economy, powering everything from smartphones and electric vehicles to advanced computing and defence systems. As AI and data requirements expand, innovations in chip fabrication, memory and high-bandwidth connectivity…

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Hidden Deeper Meaning behind India’s Pristine Temple Architecture

Arijit Bose

 Lucknow: Architecture involves the technique of building and also the design appeal, that is, it deals with the structural component as well as the decorative elements. Hindu temple architecture goes beyond meeting functional and serves a deeper purpose. The temple embodies a worldview of cosmic order and guides the devotee through a carefully structured journey into the sacred realm of devotion and divinity.  The design of Hindu temple is rooted in ancient cosmological and philosophical understandings that view the temple as a microcosm of the universe itself. It is designed…

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Jawed Habib Hair & Beauty Hosts Franchisee Meet in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Jawed Habib Hair & Beauty Ltd. organised a franchisee meet in Lucknow, bringing together franchise partners and salon operators from across Uttar Pradesh to discuss industry trends, customer expectations, business opportunities and expansion strategies. The event was held at Jasper Hall, Celestial Manor, Omaxe Hazratganj, Sector-7, Amar Shaheed Path, Gomti Nagar. The meet provided franchise partners an opportunity to interact with the brand leadership, exchange experiences and discuss emerging developments in the rapidly changing hair and beauty sector. Key discussions covered customer experience, service quality, evolving consumer preferences, adoption…

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Medanta Lucknow Hosts Special Meet-and-Greet for Patients on World Heart Day

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Medanta Lucknow organised a special meet-and-greet programme for patients and their families on the occasion of World Heart Day, providing an opportunity to interact directly with cardiac specialists and seek information about heart disease, its symptoms, prevention and treatment. Medanta Lucknow Director of Cardiac Surgery Dr Gouranga Majumdar, Director of Clinical and Preventive Cardiology Dr R.K. Saran, and Directors of Interventional Cardiology Dr S.K. Dwivedi, Dr P.K. Goyal and Dr Mahim Saran interacted with participants and answered their questions. The doctors explained various treatment options, including open-heart surgery, minimally…

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Eat Right Summit Lucknow 2026 Highlights Food Safety, Nutrition and Preventive Healthcare

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Eat Right Summit – Lucknow 2026 brought together government representatives, food safety officials, health and nutrition experts, educators, food industry stakeholders, cultural personalities and wellness professionals to discuss food safety, balanced nutrition, protein awareness, obesity prevention and preventive healthcare. The summit was organised in alignment with the Eat Right India Movement of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. Supported by Herbalife, the initiative focused on translating awareness into practical food and lifestyle choices and…

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Secured Advantage SBI Card Launched on SBI YONO

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: SBI Card has launched the Secured Advantage SBI Card on the SBI YONO platform, enabling customers to apply digitally for secured credit cards against their Fixed Deposits (FDs). According to the company, eligible customers can receive the card within around 10 minutes after completing the application process. The digital facility was launched by State Bank of India Chairman Challa Sreenivasulu Setty. SBI Managing Director Ashwini Kumar Tewari and SBI Card Managing Director and CEO Salila Pande were also present. Through SBI YONO, customers can apply for four Secured Advantage…

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Aparajita Ghoshal Claims Double Titles at Lucknow District Badminton Championship

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Aparajita Ghoshal produced a double-title performance at the Kiran Agrawal Memorial Lucknow District Badminton Championship, winning the women’s singles and Under-19 girls’ singles titles. Akshay Pandey and Aditya Singh also secured two doubles titles with their respective partners. Organised by the Lucknow Badminton Association under the aegis of the Uttar Pradesh Badminton Association at the BBD UP Badminton Academy in Gomti Nagar, the senior and Under-19 finals were played on Wednesday. In the women’s singles final, Aparajita defeated Sneha Singh by walkover. In the Under-19 girls’ singles final, top…

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Dr Sanjay Kapoor Reappointed Chairman of UP T20 League

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Dr Sanjay Kapoor of Kanpur has been reappointed chairman of the Uttar Pradesh T20 League for a second consecutive term at the 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA). The AGM was held at a five-star hotel in Kanpur on Wednesday. Sanjeev Kumar Singh of Ghazipur was also re-elected to the Governing Council. Four directors—Abhishek Singhania, Ashok Chaturvedi, Riyazat Ali and Pradeep Kumar Gupta—were reappointed after completing their terms. With only two nominations for two Governing Council positions, both candidates were elected unopposed. The…

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