Financial Planning Strategies for First-Time Entrepreneurs- By CA Pravin Kakade

  Starting a business is often pushed by passion, innovation, and ambition. However, in my experience as a Chartered Accountant working closely with startups, professionals, and small business owners, I have observed that while entrepreneurs spend significant time planning their products and services, financial planning often takes a back seat. Unfortunately, this is one of the primary reasons many promising ventures struggle in their early years. Financial planning is not merely about managing money—it is about creating a roadmap that supports sustainable growth while preparing the business for unforeseen challenges.…

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WREATH LAYING & GUARD OF HONOUR CEREMONY ON SUPERANNUATION OF LT GEN SHIVINDER SINGH HELD IN LUCKNOW CANTONMENT

  LUCKNOW, Lt Gen Shivinder Singh, AVSM, Commandant, AMC Centre & College, OIC Records and Colonel Commandant AMC paid tribute to the brave soldiers of Army Medical Corps who made their supreme sacrifice in the line of duty in a solemn ceremony by laying a wreath at the AMC War Memorial ‘Shraddhanjali’ at AMC Centre & College in Lucknow Cantonment on 24 Jun 2026. A Guard of Honour was presented to the General Officer at Officers Training College (OTC) Parade Ground on 24 Jun 2026, on the occasion of his…

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COURSE ENDING PARADE OF SENIOR CADRE COURSE- 01 HELD AT OFFICERS TRAINING COLLEGE, AMC CENTRE & COLLEGE, LUCKNOW

  LUCKNOW,  JUNE 2026 A course ending parade was held at Officers Training College, Army Medical Corps Centre and College, Lucknow as part of the training curriculum of Senior Cadre Course on  Jun 2026. 125 Non-Commissioned Officers who were trained at Officers Training College and will be assuming junior commissioned officers rank in times to come, participated in this parade. Military training imparted to these brave soldiers has raised their morale, confidence and self-esteem preparing them to assume Junior leadership roles with values and ethos of Armed Forces Medical Service…

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JITO, Jain International Trade Organisation, Lucknow, Ladies Wing celebrated International Yoga Day,

today in the morning with great enthusiasm, marking the successful completion of 30-day online Facial Yoga program, Forever Young.  International Yoga Day was celebrated at Dayal Bagicha, Sushant Golf City, Lucknow, with collaborative partners including JP Plastic Agencies/Jain Associates, Yashoda & Vipin Foundation, and Paramparik Paridhan Sakhi. The yoga session was conducted by a renowned Yoga Teacher, Dr. Charu Rawat, who taught participants Facial Yoga exercises such as the neck, eyes, forehead, and breathing techniques. Dr. Rawat addressed the participants’ queries and explained the benefits of facial yoga, including its…

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Major General Gaurav Gautam, VSM inspects the ten-day Combined Annual Training Camp of 19 Uttar Pradesh Girls Battalion NCC

  On the seventh day of the ten-day combined annual training camp organized by 19 Uttar Pradesh Girls Battalion NCC under Lucknow Directorate of the National Cadet Corps, and led by Commanding Officer Colonel (Dr.) Dinesh Kumar Pathak, Major General Gaurav Gautam, VSM, Additional Director General of NCC, Uttar Pradesh Directorate, and Brigadier Puneet Srivastava, VSM, Group Commander of Lucknow NCC Group Headquarters, inspected the camp today, 10 June 2026. The girl cadets gave an excellent guard of honour during the inspection. Afterwards, the Additional Director General and the Group…

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Residents Cricket League Season 1 Unites Lucknow Communities Through Sports and Camaraderie

Lucknow: The inaugural edition of the Residents Cricket League (RCL) Season 1 concluded successfully after an exciting week of cricket, community engagement, and entertainment in Lucknow. Organized from May 31 to June 7, 2026, the tournament was held daily from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Courtitude Turf, Gomti Nagar. The league was conceived with the objective of bringing together residents from various housing communities on a common platform that celebrated sportsmanship, social interaction, and community spirit. Teams representing residential societies including Shipra, Satluj, Greenwood, Saryu, Yamuna, Saraswati, Rohini, Rapti,…

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UPSDMA AND CENTRAL COMMAND OF INDIAN ARMY ORGANISES NATIONAL CIVIL-MILITARY SYMPOSIUM ON FLOOD AND FLOOD RELATED DISASTER MANAGEMENT AHEAD OF MONSOON

LUCKNOW, 05 JUNE 2026 Uttar Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (UPSDMA), in coordination with the Headquarters Central Command, Indian Army, Lucknow organized a National Level Civil-Military Symposium on “Flood and Flood Related Disasters” on 05 June 2026 at Surya Auditorium, in Lucknow Cantonment. The multi-stakeholder event brought together key stakeholders from the disaster management ecosystem, including early warning agencies, response forces, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs) and senior civil and military leadership. Representatives from the States of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Uttarakhand, and Madhya Pradesh…

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Massive Plantation Drive at Omaxe Metro City on World Environment Day, Pledge taken for 10,000 Saplings with Public Participation

  Lucknow: On the occasion of World Environment Day, a massive plantation drive was carried out at Omaxe Metro City. On this occasion, a pledge was also taken to plant 10,000 trees and plants, which will be planted in a phased manner. In the first phase, five thousand saplings of diverse species were planted. Spread across 690 acres, Omaxe metro city township is among the rapidly developing areas of the city. Through this campaign, efforts were made to improve the environment and raise awareness among people regarding greenery. On this…

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Pedal Today, Plant Tomorrow: Suez Conveys the Message of Environmental Conservation

  Lucknow: On the occasion of World Environment Day, Suez (One City One Operator) organized various awareness programs aimed at promoting environmental conservation and sustainable lifestyles. A special cycling campaign was organized for the occasion, through which citizens were encouraged to reduce pollution, adopt a healthy lifestyle, and recognize their responsibilities toward the environment. Officials and employees of Suez, along with the ‘Sapnon Ki Udaan Foundation,’ actively participated in this cycling campaign. This organization works toward the rehabilitation and empowerment of female acid attack survivors. Their participation made the event…

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Entrepreneurs Priyanka Arora, Sanket Shrikanth decode future of Indian dessert brands

New Delhi: In the opening episode of Getting Drunk with Madira Vogue Season 3, hosted by Priyanka Arora, food entrepreneur Sanket Shrikanth, founder of Scandalous Foods, offered a sharp and insightful take on India’s startup ecosystem, hospitality industry, changing consumer behaviour and the future of Indian dessert brands. Shrikanth, whose company has raised over half a million dollars, explained how Scandalous Foods was created not to become another traditional mithai outlet, but to solve a larger operational gap in the restaurant industry. According to him, India did not need more…

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