October 17, 2026 - Page 5 of 7 - The Lucknow Tribune

DRDO Offers Lightweight Armour Technology Capable of Withstanding 30 mm Armour-Piercing Threats to Indian Industry

October 17, 2026 Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has offered its advanced lightweight armour technology to Indian manufacturers, aiming to strengthen domestic defence production and reduce dependence on imported protection systems. Developed by Pune-based Research & Development Establishment (Engineers), or R&DE(E), the technology uses advanced composite panels designed to provide protection against 30 mm armour-piercing threats. According to the reported test results, the panels meet the protection requirements of STANAG 4569 Level 6. DRDO is inviting domestic companies to acquire production rights through an Expression of Interest (EoI) for…

30-Foot Cockroach Effigy to Be Burnt Alongside Ravana in Delhi on Dussehra

October 17, 2026 Arijit Bose

New Delhi: This Dussehra, the burning of Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Meghnad will have an unusual addition in the national capital—a 30-foot-tall cockroach effigy. The Keshav Ramlila Committee has decided to include the symbolic figure in its celebrations to spread awareness about cleanliness and the harmful effects of unhygienic surroundings. Committee president and Model Town MLA Ashok Goel Devrha said the initiative aims to encourage people to keep their homes, neighbourhoods and public spaces clean. The effigy will be set ablaze at the committee’s Ramlila ground in Pitampura, also known as…

Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam Review — Rajkummar Rao Leads a Measured Courtroom Drama

October 17, 2026 Arijit Bose

Director: Avinash Arun Writer: Sumit Roy Cast: Rajkummar Rao, Lalit Prabhakar, Wamiqa Gabbi, Sikandar Kher, Jaideep Ahlawat and Ashish Vidyarthi Producer: Dinesh Vijan, Maddock Films Release Date: October 16, 2026 Runtime: Approximately 140 minutes Mumbai: Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam revisits one of the most consequential legal battles in modern Indian history, focusing on the prosecution of Ajmal Kasab following the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. Directed by Avinash Arun and written by Sumit Roy, this Hindi courtroom drama examines the challenges faced by special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam…

Jailer 2 Review: Rajinikanth’s Swag and Nelson’s Dark Humour Power an Entertaining Sequel

October 17, 2026 Arijit Bose

Director: Nelson Dilipkumar Cast: Rajinikanth, Suraj Venjaramoodu, S.J. Suryah, Vidya Balan, Mithun Chakraborty and others Music: Anirudh Ravichander Release Date: October 15, 2026 Mumbai: Rajinikanth returns as the formidable Tiger Muthuvel Pandian in Jailer 2, a commercial entertainer that relies on the superstar’s magnetic screen presence, Nelson Dilipkumar’s trademark dark humour and larger-than-life action. While the sequel delivers several crowd-pleasing moments, it struggles to maintain the freshness and narrative sharpness that made the 2023 original such a success. Produced by Sun Pictures, the film continues the story of the retired…

Vanishing Night Skies: The Hidden Cost of Urban Lighting

October 17, 2026 Arijit Bose

Dr. Satyajit Dey Lucknow: Light pollution is a global accepted problem. Not only cities but also the whole countries are covered at night, mostly because of artificial lighting. For eighty percent of the U.S. population and one-fourth of the World population, artificial light levels of the night environment are even greater than sky brightness on a night of full moon. Light pollution has adverse effects on earth life, including astronomy, ecology, and human health. For millennia, mankind has been enthralled by the stars and the night sky devotes to our…

The Things We Don’t Say on Tuesdays by Khyati Agrawal Gupta

October 17, 2026 Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Motherhood is routinely presented as an almost sacred triad of instinct, fulfilment and unconditional love. Society, media and even well-meaning relatives reinforce the idea that once a woman becomes a mother, something innate and luminous simply switches on. Khyati Agrawal Gupta’s novel The Things We Don’t Say on Tuesdays quietly dismantles that polished image. Instead of celebrating the ideal, the book turns its attention to everything that is routinely left unsaid: the relentless invisible labour, the slow accumulation of resentment, the unequal emotional and practical contracts within marriages, and…

Street Fighter Review: A Colourful, Chaotic Knockout That Puts Fan Service Before Story

October 17, 2026 Arijit Bose

Director: Kitao Sakurai Cast: Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, Callina Liang, David Dastmalchian, Jason Momoa and others Genre: Action, Martial Arts, Fantasy Release Date: October 16, 2026 Mumbai: The 2026 live-action reboot of Street Fighter, directed by Kitao Sakurai, brings the legendary video game franchise to the big screen with explosive action, colourful visuals and a generous dose of nostalgia. While the film captures the spirit of the arcade classic better than its predecessors, its overstuffed storyline and inconsistent humour prevent it from delivering a completely satisfying cinematic experience. Set in…

Virendra Chaudhary Assumes Office as Congress Legislature Party Leader in Uttar Pradesh

October 17, 2026 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Congress MLA Virendra Chaudhary assumed charge as the Leader of the Congress Legislature Party in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly. Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee president Aradhana Mishra Mona formally entrusted him with the responsibility. Chaudhary represents the Pharenda Assembly constituency in Maharajganj district. After taking charge, he thanked the party’s national leadership, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, for placing their trust in him. He said he would discharge his responsibilities with sincerity and commitment, ensuring that the Congress raised the concerns of people across Uttar Pradesh in the…

“BJP’s Loot Is Everywhere”: Aradhana Mishra Mona Alleges Wage Fraud in Rural Employment Scheme

October 17, 2026 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee president Aradhana Mishra Mona has accused the BJP government of presiding over widespread corruption, alleging irregularities in digital attendance records under the VB-G RAM G scheme, which replaced the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). Addressing a press conference at the state Congress headquarters, Mishra alleged that after controversies over electoral rolls and donations collected in the name of the Ram temple, questions had now arisen over the alleged diversion of funds meant for rural workers. She said the reported irregularities raised serious…

Daughters Are Unsafe Under BJP Government in Uttar Pradesh, Says Congress Chief Aradhana Mishra Mona

October 17, 2026 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee president Aradhana Mishra Mona has accused the BJP government of failing to ensure the safety of women and girls, citing a series of alleged sexual assault cases involving minors reported across the state. In a statement, Mishra said Uttar Pradesh had become increasingly unsafe for girls under the BJP government. She alleged that incidents involving school-going girls, including cases of abduction, sexual assault and deaths linked to pregnancies, reflected a serious failure of governance. Referring to the BJP’s “Beti Bachao” slogan, she said the situation…