Author: Arijit Bose

Eshan River Brings Back Greenery and Hope to Five UP Districts

Arijit Bose
Eshan River

Lucknow: Once forgotten and choked with silt and encroachments, the Eshan River is flowing once again—reviving not just a dying waterway, but also the hopes of farmers and villagers in Etah, Hathras, Mainpuri, Kannauj, and Kanpur Nagar. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the rejuvenation of this 57-kilometre-long river in Etah has become a model of ecological revival and grassroots collaboration. Acting swiftly on CM Yogi’s directives, departments like the State Swachh Ganga Mission, Namami Gange, and the Rural Water Supply Department are working at a war-footing level…

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Every UP Village to Become a ‘Green Village’ with Monthly ‘Green Chaupal’ Meetings

Arijit Bose
Green Village

Lucknow: In a pioneering move towards sustainable development, the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has launched a unique initiative to transform every village in the state into a ‘Green Village’ by 2030. The plan aims to significantly increase the state’s green cover to 15%, ensuring public participation in environmental conservation. As per the Chief Minister’s directive, each gram panchayat will hold a monthly ‘Green Chaupal’ on the third Friday, barring state holidays, in which villagers, local institutions, and administrative functionaries will discuss and implement environment-related action plans. The gram pradhan…

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All India Sahitya Parishad, Lucknow South Celebrates Vyas Jayanti and Guru Purnima with Literary Spirit

Arijit Bose

Lucknow : The All India Sahitya Parishad, Lucknow South, organized a vibrant literary and poetry symposium on the occasion of Vyas Jayanti and Guru Purnima. The event, held on July 18, 2025, was a heartfelt celebration of the enduring significance of the guru-shishya (teacher-student) tradition, knowledge, and literary expression. Presiding as Chief Guest, Professor Prem Suman Sharma, former Head of the Hindi Department and former Dean of the Faculty of Arts at Lucknow University, graced the event with her presence. The programme began with a Saraswati Vandana (invocation to the…

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State Bank of India, “Ladies’ Club”, Lucknow Circle organized a community service program

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: State Bank of India, “Ladies’ Club”, Lucknow Circle organized a community service program  at Chetna Sansthan, Lucknow. Chetna Sansthan has around 120 children with special needs. The organization provides accommodation and training in various skills to children with physical and multiple disabilities. In the august presence of President, Pan India SBI “Ladies’ Club”,  Sreedevi Surya, President, SBI “Ladies’ Club”, Lucknow Circle, Rituparna De, presented CP Chairs, Yoga mats, Plastic chairs, PT drum, Racing cycles, Foam mattress, Music instruments and Projector to Chetna Sansthan, Lucknow for the use of the…

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Dreams Can Take Flight Even Amidst Struggles: Senior Journalist Sudhir Mishra Discusses His Book ‘Musafir Hoon Yaaron’

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: “You don’t need wealth or luxury to achieve your dreams. Even in the face of adversity, dreams can take flight with strong willpower.” These were the inspiring words of senior journalist Sudhir Mishra, who addressed an eager audience during a discussion on his book Musafir Hoon Yaaron at Book-A-Thon, held at Phoenix Palassio Mall in Gomti Nagar on Sunday. The event was jointly organised by Crossword Bookstores and Vani Prakashan. In conversation with noted historian Dr. Ravi Bhatt, Mishra delved into the emotional and physical journeys that form the…

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From Challenger to Chased: Is Magnus Carlsen Losing His Edge?

Arijit Bose

London: In the hallowed halls of chess history, few names command as much reverence as Magnus Carlsen. For over a decade, the Norwegian grandmaster has stood atop the chess world, blending intuition, calculation, and composure into a style of play that has often felt almost invincible. He has been called the “Mozart of Chess,” the “King without a throne,” and even “the last great universal player.” And yet, in recent times, a new narrative has begun to take shape — one where the king is being tested, not by age…

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IIA Charts Bold Course for MSME Growth in First Central Executive Committee Meet of 2025–26

Arijit Bose

Lucknow : In a significant push to energize India’s MSME ecosystem, the Indian Industries Association (IIA) held its 310th Central Executive Committee meeting—also the first for the 2025–26 session—at the IIA Bhawan in Lucknow. The high-level gathering was presided over by Dinesh Goyal, National President of IIA, and witnessed participation from over 100 senior officials representing Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Delhi. The meet laid strong emphasis on propelling small and medium enterprises towards growth by addressing key issues such as Ease of Doing Business, embracing advanced technology, upskilling the labor…

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Mayawati Calls for Grassroots Mobilisation and Unity Ahead of Uttarakhand Elections

Arijit Bose

Lucknow — Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) National President Mayawati has called upon party workers to engage actively at the grassroots level in Uttarakhand, emphasising the need to connect with local communities and understand their grievances caused by prolonged government neglect and apathy. Addressing a high-level review meeting, she underlined that a robust party committee structure is vital not only for electoral strategy but also for reaching the “troubled and distressed public” of Uttarakhand. Mayawati urged party cadres to instil confidence among the people that BSP will stand by them in difficult…

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GJC announces World’s Largest Jewellery Shopping Festival ‘Lucky Lakshmi’ during the festive season

Arijit Bose

GJC’s Labham seminar scheduled on 20th July at Lucknow promises to be a true game changer for the industry Lucknow: The All-India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), India’s apex body representing over 6 lakh jewellers, kickstarts its Northern outreach with a high-impact Jewellers Meet and Labham Seminar in Lucknow. Themed “Growing Your Business on Autopilot,” the event was held at Hotel Lineage on 20th July 2025. The event  witnessed participation from leading retailers and trade associations across the region. The event  featured GJC’s top leadership:  Rajesh Rokde (Chairman –…

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Every Minute Counts: Stroke Claims One Life Every 6 Seconds Globally – Apollo Hospitals Launches ‘PRAYAAS’ to Raise Stroke Awareness on World Brain Day

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: With stroke being the second leading cause of death worldwide and claiming a life every 6 seconds, early recognition and immediate treatment are vital. On World Brain Day, Apollomedics Super Speciality Hospitals, Lucknow, launched PRAYAAS – Ek Koshish Behtar Zindagi Ki, a special initiative focused on educating the community about brain stroke, its early warning signs, emergency response, and the advanced treatment options now available. The event featured expert talks, demonstrations, survivor stories, and the launch of critical stroke response systems. Dr. Pradeep Kumar, Associate Director – Neurology, spoke…

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