Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA) has launched its 33rd Real Estate Agent Training Session in Lucknow, reinforcing its commitment to a transparent and consumer-centric property sector. The four-day programme, inaugurated online by Chairman Sanjay Bhoosreddy, is being held at the Indian Literacy House on Kanpur Road. A total of 43 participants have enrolled in the current batch, aiming to become certified and registered real estate agents. The training focuses on legal provisions, ethical practices and professional competence. Key topics include the RERA Act, Transfer of Property…
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Manu Bhaker Misses Gold by a whisker
Manu Bhaker Misses Gold by a whisker New Delhi: The women’s 25m pistol final at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship produced high drama, with India’s Manu Bhaker narrowly missing the gold medal after a tense shoot-off. Competing at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, Manu lost to Vietnam’s Thuy Trang Nguyen after two shoot-offs, settling for silver. The final saw frequent changes in medal positions, with Esha Singh starting strongly by firing a perfect five in the opening series. Manu and Nguyen remained locked in a close battle throughout, forcing the…
Read MoreAfter Border 2, Sunny Deol Set to Make an Impact with Lahore 1947
Mumbai: Sunny Deol continues his strong run at the box office with Border 2, and now the makers have announced the release date of his much-anticipated film Lahore 1947. The period drama is set to hit theatres on August 13, 2026. Lahore 1947 marks the first collaboration between Sunny Deol, director Rajkumar Santoshi, and producer Aamir Khan. Backed by Aamir Khan Productions, the film is set against the backdrop of the 1947 India-Pakistan Partition, one of the most painful chapters in history. Aamir Khan revealed that the script was among…
Read MoreThe Manipur Diaries Trailer Out: Monalisa’s Powerful Performance Wins Hearts
Prayagraj: The trailer of The Manipur Diaries (also titled The Diary of Manipur), starring Mahakumbh viral sensation Monalisa, was officially released in Prayagraj. Director Sanoj Mishra launched the trailer at a private hotel in the presence of the film’s cast and crew. He shared that the trailer was unveiled in Prayagraj as the journey of the film began there. Made over nearly a year with a budget of around ₹10 crore, the film marks Monalisa’s debut in cinema. The film is a love story featuring Monalisa opposite Prayagraj-based actor Abhishek…
Read MoreUP Budget 2026-27: Big Thrust to Women Entrepreneurs with ₹200 Crore Support
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Budget 2026-27, presented by Finance Minister Suresh Khanna in the Assembly, lays out an expansive and inclusive development roadmap with strong emphasis on women empowerment, rural transformation, technology-led growth, green energy and employment generation. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the budget reflects the government’s intent to combine social welfare with economic expansion, positioning Uttar Pradesh as a self-reliant, technology-driven and inclusive growth engine. A major highlight of the budget is the significant push to women-led entrepreneurship under the flagship “Lakhpati Didi” campaign. To…
Read MoreDecoding the importance of a Guru in the modern paradigm
Lucknow: The syllable “Gu” in Guru stands for darkness and ignorance (andhakāra), the syllable “Ru” signifies eradication. Thus, whoever has the ability toeradicate darkness and thereby bring light into one’s life can be called a Guru.(Advaya Taraka Upaniṣad, Śukla-yajuveda, Verses 15,16) The guru is seen as a sacred conduit for wisdomand guidance, essential for attainingself-realization. When a guru is also specialized in some chosen area of Śāstra, one may call him Ācārya. आचार्यः – उपनीय तु यः शिष्यं वेदमध्यापयेद् द्विजः। सकल्पं सरहस्यं च तमाचार्यं प्रचक्षते ॥ १४० ॥ The wise…
Read MoreFrom Cliffs to Canopies: Bundelkhand’s Call for Conservation
Manoj Singh, Former ACS, UP Government In the rugged granite folds of Bundelkhand, where the Betwa Reservoir mirrors the sky and the cliffs of Mahavir Sanctuary in Lalitpur rise like ancient sentinels, the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department’s Bird Festival unfolded not merely as an event, but as an ecological dialogue. Here, vultures breed naturally on rocky escarpments, reclaiming a lineage once pushed to the brink across the subcontinent. Scientists, forest officers, administrators, students, and conservationists gathered in a landscape where thermals carry wings and wetlands cradle life—reminding us that birds…
Read MoreEducation Meets Technology in Lucknow: T.S. Mishra University Explores Apple Ecosystem Model with Focus on iOS Lab and AATC
Lucknow: A significant seminar highlighting the growing role of advanced technology in education and the future of digital learning was held in Lucknow, bringing together academic leaders and industry experts to discuss the integration of the Apple Ecosystem into higher education. The event, organized at Novotel Lucknow Gomti Nagar, witnessed participation from representatives of leading educational institutions across Uttar Pradesh. The seminar focused on modern teaching models powered by Apple-based platforms and infrastructure. Apple Ecosystem and Industry-Ready Learning The keynote speaker, Hitesh Shah, National Head at Apple Inc., elaborated on…
Read MoreRising Chinese Influence or Debt Trap? U.S. Flags Sovereignty Concerns Over Peru Port
Washington: The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has raised fresh concerns over China’s growing footprint in Latin America, warning that Peru’s sovereignty could be at risk amid Beijing’s expanding control over key infrastructure projects. The warning follows a Peruvian court decision that reportedly limited the oversight powers of a local regulator over the Chinese-built deep-water port in Chancay, located north of the capital, Lima. The $1.3 billion Chancay Port has emerged as a symbol of China’s strategic presence in the region and a focal point of rising U.S.–China tensions.…
Read More‘Deep Understanding Is the Real Strength’: Viswanathan Anand on Modern Chess
Madurai (Tamil Nadu): Five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand has said that in an era increasingly dominated by computer-assisted preparation, deep understanding of the game remains the ultimate differentiator in modern chess. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of a three-day chess workshop in Madurai, Anand observed that access to vast amounts of information does not automatically translate into mastery. “Interestingly, the more knowledge you are given, the less you truly understand. If you receive 20–30 new conclusions every day, how do you internalize them? I believe the only thing that separates…
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