Author: Anil Jaiswal

Lucknow, 26 December 2025 A new India–Russia initiative anchored in energy, technology and trust, World’s first bilateral energy hackathon   A trust-led experiment begins with the energy sector laying the foundation for future startups under BRICS The recent visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to India has added fresh depth and momentum to India Russia relations. Building on this diplomatic moment, the two countries have moved from conversation to action in the fields of energy and technology. At the centre of this shift is academic collaboration, with Rajiv Gandhi Institute of…

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Synapse International Art Gallery, in collaboration with The Centrum Hotel, organized a group painting exhibition featuring eminent contemporary artists from across India: Arunanshu Choudhury and Amarnath Sharma from Vadodara, Gujarat; Sambit Panda from Odisha; Uma Shankar Pathak from Delhi; Rahul Rai and Umendra Pratap Singh from Lucknow. The exhibition was inaugurated with a ceremonial lamp-lighting and the unveiling of the E-catalogue by Shri Swatantra Dev Singh, Hon’ble Cabinet Minister of Jal Shakti, Government of Uttar Pradesh, as Chief Guest, and Prof. P. Rajivanayan, Dean, Faculty of Fine Art & Performing…

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Lucknow: On December 25, marking the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the capital city of Lucknow will witness a historic moment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the grand Rashtriya Prerna Sthal, developed under the Vasant Kunj scheme. Spread across nearly 65 acres, this magnificent memorial has been designed in the shape of a lotus flower, symbolizing Indian culture and spirituality. Built at a cost of ₹232 crore, the memorial will be opened to the public immediately after its inauguration. Located along Hardoi Road…

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  Lucknow — the City of Nawabs — felt a quiet but unmistakable swell of pride this week as Mr. Kunal Seth, Director of the Shalimar Group, earned the prestigious Renowned Shooter of India recognition at the 68th National Shotgun Shooting Championship 2025. Held at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi, the championship brought together the country’s finest marksmen — and yet, amidst them all, his performance carved out a distinct space of its own. It is remarkable how a city instinctively rises in admiration when one…

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Metaphor Lucknow LitFest & Le Press honour the pioneer who reshaped North India’s literary landscape Lucknow: Lucknow witnessed a reflective and deeply meaningful evening as Metaphor Lucknow LitFest and Le Press came together to host a special commemorative gathering celebrating the towering legacy of Newal Kishore Press—one of the most influential publishing institutions in South Asian history. Established in the 19th century, the press was instrumental in shaping the literary and intellectual discourse of North India. It pioneered Urdu, Persian, Sanskrit and Hindi publications at a scale never seen before,…

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The ‘33rd Biennial Conference’ was organised at the Rajput Regimental Centre from December 2025 to discuss important military & regimental affairs. The grand regimental event was graced by Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, GOC-in-C Western Command & Colonel of the Rajput Regiment, Senior Serving and Retired officers, all Battalion Commanding Officers and Subedar Majors. A grand and dignified wreath laying ceremony at historic ‘Carriappa War Memorial’ of the Regimental Centre witnessed ‘Tribute to the Fallen Heroes’ on  December 2025 wherein the senior officers paid respect to the supreme…

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  LUCKNOW, 08 DEC 2025 The Third Brig Justice DM Sen Annual Memorial Lecture 2025 on Seventy- five years of the Army Act – evolution, endurance and the future of military justice in a Swarním Bharat was organised by Headquarters Central Command at Lucknow on 7 December 2025. The Lecture series commemorates the first Indian Judge Advocate General of the Indian Army, Brig Justice Dibyendu Mohan Sen who was a trailblazer in the legislative history of military law in India. The event was graced by Hon’ble Mr Justice Rajesh Bindal,…

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  LUCKNOW, 04 DEC 2025 The 3 UP Naval Unit NCC, Lucknow celebrated Navy Day-2025 with pride and patriotic spirit at the scenic Boat Pool, honouring the courage, commitment and maritime excellence of the Indian Navy, commemorating its decisive victory during the 1971 Indo-Pak War and the legendary Operation Trident. The unit had the honour of hosting the Chief Guest, Commander Sumit Ghosh (Retd), decorated Submarine Officer and Naval veteran of Operation Vijay and Operation Parakram. The Guest of Honour, Brig. Puneet Srivastava, Group Commander, NCC Group HQs, Lucknow, along…

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  An impressive Attestation Parade of Agniveers (CLK, SKT, DMV & AA) was conducted at No 1 Technical Training Wing, AMC Centre & College, Lucknow today. The parade was reviewed by Brig Vikram Singh Grewal, Cdr. No 1 Technical Training Wing, marking the culmination of rigorous training & officially induction of Agniveers into the ranks of the Army Medical Corps. The parade reflects the ideals of discipline, service, and dedication instilled in every Agniveer as part of the ‘Agnipath Scheme’ with unwavering commitment. The newly attested Agniveers are prepared to…

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