Author: Arijit Bose

The Sacred Spring Festival: Harbinger of Good Times

Arijit Bose
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Lucknow: People have worshipped divine deities for prosperity and progeny since times immemorial. In ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt, China and India, fertility rites and ceremonies were popular and springtime was a favoured season. Such springtime festivals and rituals defined the culture of many ancient civilizations. In India, celebration of springtime after the bitter cold winter was eagerly awaited. The changes in natural beauty of the trees and flowers as also the exuberant activity of the animals and birds were beautifully captured in poetry, music and dance.  Springtime is chiefly to…

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Global War, Local Kitchens: The Silent Squeeze on Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The legendary aroma of slow-cooked Awadhi biryani and the smoky char of Galawati kebabs that usually define the evenings in Hazratganj are being replaced by a more anxious atmosphere. As the conflict in West Asia intensifies, sending shockwaves through the global energy market, the geopolitical tremors from thousands of miles away have reached the doorsteps of Uttar Pradesh’s capital. For a landlocked city like Lucknow, the impact isn’t felt through missiles or sirens, but through the sudden, sharp scarcity of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). With India importing nearly 90%…

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Adani Foundation’s ‘Swabhiman Mission’ Aims to Create 1 Million Women Entrepreneurs

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: In a major push toward women’s economic empowerment, the Adani Foundation has announced plans to enable 10 lakh women to become entrepreneurs under its flagship “Swabhiman Mission.” The initiative is being led by foundation chairperson Priti Adani and was unveiled during the event “Swabhiman – The Rise of She” held at the National Centre for the Performing Arts. The announcement comes ahead of the foundation completing 30 years of social service on August 11, 2026. The program highlighted the growing impact of the Swabhiman initiative in promoting women’s livelihoods,…

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Apna Dal (S) Observes Birth Anniversary of Freedom Fighter Babu Shivdayal Chaurasia

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The birth anniversary of noted freedom fighter Babu Shivdayal Chaurasia was commemorated across several Hindi-speaking states by Apna Dal (Sonelal). The party organized tribute programs at multiple locations to honor the contributions of the veteran freedom fighter to India’s independence movement. The events were held under the directions of the party’s national president Anupriya Patel and the guidance of national general secretary and Madhya Pradesh in-charge R. B. Singh Patel. At the party’s camp office in Lucknow, office bearers and party workers paid floral tributes to the portrait of…

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Good Sleep Essential for a Healthy Life, Say Experts on World Sleep Day

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Doctors emphasized the importance of quality sleep for overall health during a program organized on World Sleep Day at the Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine at King George’s Medical University, Lucknow. The event was held on March 13 at Shatabdi Hospital Phase-2 to raise awareness about sleep-related disorders and their impact on health. The program was led by the department head Dr. Ved Prakash, who highlighted that identifying sleep-related illnesses is crucial as they significantly contribute to the rising incidence of heart disease and worsen conditions such…

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Dance Drama ‘Nritya’ Highlights the Cycle of Life and Death in Nature

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A thought-provoking dance theatre production titled “Nritya” was staged by the Yayavar Rangmandal at the Rai Umanath Bali Auditorium. The performance, held on March 12, was conceptualized and directed by theatre artist Puneet Mittal and formed part of a 45-day dance theatre workshop. The workshop was conducted under the guidance of Mohammad Hafeez, with Adya Ghoshal serving as the creative assistant. The presentation was supported by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. On the occasion, Dr. Sandeep Kumar attended the program as the chief guest. “Nritya” was an…

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Emotional Play ‘Do Akeli’ Staged Successfully in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The poignant stage play “Do Akeli”, depicting the emotional journey of two sisters, was successfully performed in the city under the direction of noted theatre artist Anupam Bisaria. The play was presented by the Shraddha Manav Seva Kalyan Samiti as part of its Repertory Grant presentation for the year 2025–26 supported by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. The performance was held at the Buddha Research Institute. The event began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by chief guest Girish Chandra Mishra, who also extended his blessings…

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Traders Learn Business Growth Strategies at “Grow Your Business” Program in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A “Grow Your Business” program was organized at the state office of the Uttar Pradesh Adarsh Vyapar Mandal, where traders from across the city gathered to learn practical strategies to expand their businesses and adapt to the changing market environment. The session was led by renowned motivational speaker and seven-time Guinness World Record holder Dinesh Gupta Anand Shri, who shared valuable insights and practical tips with traders and office bearers of the organization. His address focused on modern business strategies, encouraging traders to embrace innovation and adopt digital tools…

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State Bank Organizes Pensioners’ Meet in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow – The State Bank of India (SBI) Lucknow Circle organized a Pensioners’ Meet at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Convention Center, bringing together retired officials and employees of the bank for interaction and discussion. The event was attended by General Manager Anil Kumar as the chief guest. Other prominent participants included organization president Dinesh Chandra, general secretary Atul Swarup, circle president G.S. Bhandari, circle secretary Sanjeev Agrawal, divisional development officer Dhirendra Mahe, and deputy general manager Dheeraj Kumar, along with several senior bank officials. The program began with a traditional…

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‘Postal Warrior Campaign’ Launched to Strengthen Last-Mile Postal Services in North Gujarat

Arijit Bose

Ahmedabad – In a major initiative to expand postal services and strengthen last-mile connectivity, the Postmaster General of the North Gujarat Region, Krishna Kumar Yadav, has launched the innovative “Postal Warrior Campaign.” The campaign aims to ensure that postal and financial services reach every corner of society under the guiding principle of “Dak Seva, Jan Seva” (Postal Service, Public Service). The Department of Posts has been actively modernizing its operations by adopting the latest technologies and digital initiatives. Today, beyond traditional mail delivery, India Post has emerged as a trusted…

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