Author: Arijit Bose

Food, Memory and Culture Take Centre Stage at Lucknow Bioscope’s ‘Panno Ke Bheetar’

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: An engaging afternoon of literature and gastronomy unfolded in the city as Lucknow Bioscope hosted Panno Ke Bheetar, a special book reading and discussion featuring An Invitation to Feast by noted food writer and journalist Sona Bahadur. The event was held on Sunday at a heritage venue on J. C. Bose Road in Qaiser Bagh, Lucknow, drawing food enthusiasts, readers and culture lovers. Bahadur’s book, which recently won the prestigious Gourmand Cookbook Awards, is an extensively researched exploration of eleven iconic Indian dishes, including Biryani, Dosa, Butter Chicken, Vada…

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Lord Parashurama is a Chiranjeevi (Immortal Being) — Swami Muktinathananda

Arijit Bose

During his weekly discourse on Sunday, Swami Muktinathananda Ji discussed Lord Parashurama in great detail. Lucknow: Swami Muktinathananda Ji, Adhyash of the Ramakrishna Math, stated during his Sunday discourse on the Ramakrishna Vachanamrita that Parashurama is regarded in Hinduism as the sixth avatar (incarnation) of Lord Vishnu. His life is considered a symbol of valor, asceticism, the defense of Dharma (righteousness), and resistance against injustice. He was born to Maharishi Jamadagni and Mata Renuka. Parashurama is believed to have been born during the Treta Yuga. He acquired the name “Parashurama”…

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Assembly Elections 2026 Announced for Five States; Voting from April 9, Results on May 4

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India on Sunday announced the schedule for Assembly elections in five states and union territories—West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry. Voting will be held between April 9 and April 29, while counting of votes will take place on May 4. Announcing the poll schedule, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said that around 17.4 crore voters are expected to participate in the elections. He also noted that representatives from more than 20 countries’ electoral commissions will visit India to observe the electoral process.…

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Open State Senior Women’s Football Championship Kicks Off in Gonda

Arijit Bose

Gonda: The Open State Senior Women’s Football Championship began on Saturday at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, organised under the aegis of the Sports Directorate Uttar Pradesh and the district administration. The tournament is scheduled to be held from March 14 to March 18, 2026 at the Regional Sports Office premises. The opening ceremony was inaugurated by Revenue Officer Rinki Jaiswal, who interacted with the participating players and encouraged them to perform with dedication and sportsmanship. On the opening day, several exciting matches were played. The first match between Sant Kabir Nagar…

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IG Amit Pathak Inspects Examination Centres for Police Direct Recruitment Exam in Gonda

Arijit Bose

Gonda: To ensure a fair and transparent conduct of the written examination for Sub-Inspector (Civil Police) and equivalent posts Direct Recruitment–2025, Inspector General of Police Amit Pathak carried out inspections at several examination centres in the district on Sunday. The recruitment examination is being conducted under the supervision of the Uttar Pradesh Police, and the inspection was aimed at ensuring that the exam is held in a cheating-free, transparent and peaceful manner. During the first shift of the examination on March 15, the IG visited multiple centres including Maa Pateshwari…

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Indian Bank Organises National Lok Adalat with ‘Green Theme’ in Gonda

Arijit Bose

Gonda: Leading nationalised lender Indian Bank successfully organised a National Lok Adalat under a unique ‘Green Theme’ at its regional office in Gonda, combining financial settlement efforts with a message of environmental conservation. The initiative was undertaken on the guidance of Sudhir Gupta, Chief General Manager of the bank’s regional office in Lucknow, and was led locally by Gonda Regional Head Rajesh Badoria. To highlight the theme of environmental protection, all participating bank officials wore green T-shirts during the proceedings. Addressing the gathering, Rajesh Badoria said that while the bank…

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Two Members of Overseas Job Fraud Gang Arrested in Gonda; 194 Passports and ₹6.22 Lakh Recovered

Arijit Bose

Gonda: Police from Kotwali Nagar Police Station arrested two wanted members of a gang accused of cheating people on the pretext of sending them abroad for jobs. During the operation, police recovered 194 passports, ₹6.22 lakh in cash and a Scorpio vehicle from the accused. The action was taken as part of a special drive against crime launched under the direction of Vineet Jaiswal. The operation was supervised by Manoj Kumar Rawat and carried out under the leadership of Circle Officer Anand Kumar Rai. According to police, the arrested accused…

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NSS Special Camp Concludes at Saraswati Devi Nari Gyansthali PG College, Gonda

Arijit Bose

Gonda: The seven-day Special Camp organised by the National Service Scheme concluded on Sunday at Saraswati Devi Nari Gyansthali PG College with a vibrant closing ceremony held at Maharshi Aurobindo Bal Shiksha Mandir. The camp, conducted by the first and second units of NSS, was organised in the areas of Uparhitan Purwa and Janki Nagar. The programme began in the presence of Chief Guest Vineet Jaiswal, along with Manoj Kumar Rawat. Other distinguished guests included Janki Nagar Gram Pradhan Shiv Bahadur Pandey, Principal Shiv Shankar Shukla, yoga trainer Anjani Kumar…

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Lucknow Book Fair: ‘Vande Mataram’ Spirit Reflected Through Colours and Lines

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A unique artistic tribute to the national song Vande Mataram was showcased at the Lucknow Book Fair, where a special painting workshop celebrated the 150th anniversary of the iconic composition. The event was held at Ravindralaya on Sunday. Organised as part of the book fair activities, the workshop witnessed a team of 11 young artists collaboratively creating a grand painting on a 3×15-foot canvas from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The initiative was coordinated by noted artist and art critic Bhupendra Kumar Asthana, who led the artists in expressing…

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Lucknow to Host ‘UP International Film Conclave 2026’ on March 30–31

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The city of Lucknow will host the UP International Film Conclave 2026 on March 30 and 31, bringing together prominent personalities from the film, television, and creative industries. The two-day conclave will be organized under the aegis of Film Society of India at the Sant Gadge Ji Maharaj Auditorium. Announcing the event, Ramesh Mishra said the conclave will celebrate cinema, creativity, and cultural dialogue. Filmmakers, directors, actors, producers, and cultural personalities from across India and abroad are expected to participate in the event. According to the organizers, the conclave…

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