Two-Day Tabla Workshop Concludes at Bhatkhande Sanskriti University

Lucknow: A two-day tabla workshop organized by the Department of Percussion under the Chair established in the sacred memory of Pandit Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande concluded successfully at Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Lucknow. The workshop was held at the university’s Sujan Auditorium in a dignified and scholarly atmosphere. The primary objective of the workshop was to familiarize students and research scholars with India’s rich rhythmic tradition, focusing particularly on the role of tabla, its technical aspects, stylistic nuances, and research-oriented dimensions within Indian classical music. Inauguration of the Valedictory Session The second…

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MobiKwik Reports Profit in Q3 FY26; Strong ₹593 Million YoY Improvement

Mumbai: India’s leading digital wallet platform, One MobiKwik Systems Limited (NSE: MOBIKWIK | BSE: 544305), has announced its standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, reporting a return to profitability in the third quarter of FY26. The milestone quarter reflects strong execution across payments and financial services, improved operating efficiency, and disciplined cost management. The company posted a significant year-on-year improvement of ₹593 million in Profit After Tax (PAT), marking a decisive turnaround from losses in the corresponding quarter last year. Key Financial Highlights (Q3…

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New Chapter Begins in Prathaon Ki Odhe Chunri: Beendani with Generation Leap

Prathaon Ki Odhe Chunri: Beendani Takes a Big Leap with New Faces and a New Story MP, UP, Rajasthan: Prathaon Ki Odhe Chunri: Beendani is all set to begin a new chapter with a generation leap. With this leap, the story moves forward in time and welcomes new actors who bring fresh energy and new emotions to the show. Shreya Jain joins the show as Vaishnavi, while Kushagre Dua will be seen as Garv, also known as Gannu. Their entry marks the start of a new journey where old traditions…

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 Akshaye Khanna or Nawazuddin Siddiqui Could Step Into a Dark, Layered Role in Tumbbad 2

Akshaye Khanna and Nawazuddin Siddiqui Being Discussed for a Crucial Role in Tumbbad 2: Source Mumbai: As Per a Source Close to the Project, Akshaye Khanna and Nawazuddin Siddiqui Emerge as Top Two Names for the Antagonist in Tumbbad 2 The buzz around Tumbbad 2 has gone several notches higher ever since actor-producer Sohum Shah officially joined hands with Pen Studios, helmed by veteran producer Dr. Jayantilal Gada. With a studio known for mounting cinematic spectacles like RRR and Gangubai Kathiawadi backing the sequel, industry trade circles are already positioning…

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Asrar Khan’s Dual Journey: Meaningful Cinema and Mindful Writing

Mumbai: In an era where instant fame often overshadows substance, Asrar Khan is steadily building a career defined by purpose, depth, and meaningful storytelling. Balancing cinema and literature with equal sincerity, he represents a growing tribe of artists committed to socially conscious narratives and introspective thought. A Powerful Presence in Socially Relevant Cinema Asrar Khan recently portrayed Asrar Miyan in the critically noted film Paro: The Untold Story of Bride Slavery, a hard-hitting social drama that sheds light on the disturbing realities of bride slavery and human trafficking. The film…

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Sanskrit Song Workshop “Sanskrit Geetani” Inaugurated in Gomti Nagar

Lucknow: A workshop dedicated to Sanskrit songs, titled “Sanskrit Geetani,” was inaugurated under the joint aegis of Sanskrit Sansthan and Jyoti Kalash Sansthan in Lucknow. The workshop aims to promote Arya language Sanskrit through musical compositions and devotional singing. The inaugural session was held at Amod Ashram in Gomti Nagar under the guidance of trainer Guru Asha Srivastava. The event was formally opened in the presence of Prof. Dr. Usha Sinha and Dr. Rashmi Srivastava, who lauded the initiative to revive interest in Sanskrit through music and collective participation. Providing…

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CSIR-CIMAP organizes a Bioinformatics Skill Development Training Program on “Plant’s Transcriptome Data Analysis & Functional Annotation” 

Integrating Plants Transcriptome (RNA-Seq) Data Analysis and Functional Annotation with Functional Genomics for novel metabolic pathway genes identification Lucknow: CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP)organized a Seven Days Bioinformatics Skill Development Training Program on “Plant’s Transcriptome (RNA-Seq) Data Analysis & Functional Annotation” (Feb. 16-22, 2026) at Lucknow. The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from 34 participants fromSrinagar, Lucknow, Kharagpur, Aligarh, Motihari, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Jaunpur, and New Delhi. The workshop aimed to investigate specialized metabolite biosynthesis in plants;establishing a data-mining framework is required by employing next-generation sequencing and computational algorithms…

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Inauguration of a Five-Day Training Programme on Advanced Cultivation, Processing and Marketing of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants

Inauguration of a Five-Day Training Programme on Advanced Cultivation, Processing and Marketing of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants at CSIR-CIMAP, Lucknow for Farmers from Saran (Chapra), district of Bihar Lucknow: A five-day training program on cultivation, processing, and marketing of medicinal and aromatic plants commenced at CSIR–Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Lucknow, for farmers selected by the Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), Saran (Chapra), Bihar. A total of 30 participants from Saran district are attending the program. The main objective of the program is to create awareness among farmers…

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Sports Competitions Conclude on Foundation Day of Vivekananda Polyclinic

Lucknow: The annual sports competitions organized on the occasion of the Foundation Day of Vivekananda Polyclinic & Institute of Medical Sciences concluded with great enthusiasm and participation in Lucknow. The multi-day sporting event brought together doctors, nursing staff, students, administrative officials, and employees of the institute in a celebration of teamwork, discipline, and camaraderie. The competitions were formally inaugurated earlier this week by the Institute’s Secretary, Swami Muktinathanand Maharaj, who symbolically marked the opening of the annual sports meet by stepping onto the cricket pitch and batting to declare the…

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Vivekananda Polyclinic Announces Rapid IV Thrombolysis Initiative for Acute Stroke Patients

Lucknow: Vivekananda Polyclinic & Institute of Medical Sciences on Monday announced a major new initiative aimed at strengthening emergency stroke care, introducing Rapid Intravenous (IV) Thrombolysis treatment for acute stroke patients within the critical 4 to 4.5-hour “golden window” period. The announcement was made during a press conference held at the institute’s first-floor seminar hall at 4:00 PM, where senior administrators and neurologists detailed the life-saving protocol and emphasized the urgent need for public awareness regarding stroke symptoms and timely treatment. Focus on the “Golden Period” Addressing media representatives, the…

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