Author: Arijit Bose

Guru Purnima Special: Playing the revered mentors Bhishmapitamah and Dronacharya in Sony SAB’s Hastinapur Ke Vee

Arijit Bose

Guru Purnima Special: Playing the revered mentors Bhishmapitamah and Dronacharya in Sony SAB’s Hastinapur Ke Veer, Manish Wadhwa and Jiten Lalwani reflect on the enduring significance of guidance, wisdom and values Mumbai: Sony SAB’s Hastinapur Ke Veer beautifully brings alive the childhood of the Pandavas and Kauravas, exploring the values, relationships and guidance that shaped the future of Hastinapur. The young princes embark on a journey of learning, growing and shaping themselves. Bhishma Pitamah (Manish Wadhwa) and Dronacharya (Jiten Lalwani) are revered as guiding forces for the young princes on…

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Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Partners with Tata AIG to Offer Insurance Services to Customers

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Customers of Ujjivan Small Finance Bank will now be able to access insurance services along with banking facilities, eliminating the need to approach separate insurance providers for their requirements. The bank has entered into a strategic partnership with Tata AIG General Insurance to make insurance solutions more accessible and convenient for its customers. The collaboration aims to provide a seamless experience by combining Ujjivan Small Finance Bank’s extensive banking network with Tata AIG’s expertise in the insurance sector. Through this partnership, customers will be able to explore insurance…

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Apna Dal (S) Trains Newly Appointed District Presidents, Outlines Roadmap for Organisational Expansion

Arijit Bose

Bhopal: Apna Dal (Sonelal) Madhya Pradesh organised an online training session for its newly appointed district presidents under the leadership of party National President and Union Minister of State Anupriya Patel. The session focused on strengthening the organisation at the grassroots level and preparing office-bearers for future responsibilities and expansion plans. The training programme was guided by party National General Secretary and Madhya Pradesh in-charge R.B. Singh Patel, while state president Man Singh Bisen chaired the session. Political strategist Dr Atul Malikram delivered a presentation outlining targets and the party’s…

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Suvarna Jha Returns as Tripti Virani After 18 Years in ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: The Virani family is gearing up for two grand weddings, but an unexpected return is set to bring a major twist to their lives. After an 18-year gap, actor Suvarna Jha is making a comeback as the iconic character Tripti Virani in Star Plus’ popular show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. Tripti, known for her sharp instincts, manipulative strategies and impactful decisions, had once changed the course of the Virani family’s journey. With her return, viewers can expect another intense face-off between Tripti and Tulsi, one of the…

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Guru Purnima Special: Karisma Kapoor, Javed Jaffrey and Geeta Kapoor Celebrate the Power of Mentorship on India’s Best Dancer Season 5

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: As the nation celebrates Guru Purnima, the judges and host of Sony Entertainment Television’s dance reality show India’s Best Dancer Season 5 reflected on the invaluable role of mentors, teachers and guides who shape an artist’s journey. Celebrated actors and dance icons Karisma Kapoor, Javed Jaffrey and Geeta Kapoor shared heartfelt messages highlighting how their own gurus influenced their careers and how mentorship continues to inspire the contestants on the show. Karisma Kapoor, judge of India’s Best Dancer Season 5, said growing up in a family deeply connected with…

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Governor Anandiben Patel Presides Over 48th Convocation of Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth, 63,183 Students Receive Degrees

Arijit Bose

Varanasi: Uttar Pradesh Governor and Chancellor of state universities, Anandiben Patel, presided over the 48th Convocation Ceremony of Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth, Varanasi, on Tuesday. A total of 63,183 students, including 41,000 female students and 22,183 male students, were awarded degrees in undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD programmes. During the ceremony, gold medals were presented to 26 meritorious students, including 20 female students and six male students, along with two outstanding sportspersons. The Governor congratulated all degree and medal recipients, highlighting the remarkable achievements of girl students in academics and other…

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UP TGT Recruitment: Final Selection Result Declared for 2,982 Teacher Posts Across 14 Subjects

Arijit Bose

Results released under TGT Recruitment Advertisement No. 01/2022; subject-wise cut-off and marks available online Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission has declared the final selection result for 2,982 posts of Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT) across 14 subjects under recruitment advertisement number 01/2022. Commission Chairman Dr Prashant Kumar said that the results have been announced following a fully transparent and rule-based selection process. He informed that the written examination for 3,539 posts in 15 subjects was conducted on June 3 and 4, 2026. Based on the written examination results,…

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Uttar Pradesh Prepares Unified Model Building Regulations-2026 to Boost Industrial Growth and Investment

Arijit Bose

New framework to simplify construction norms, promote real estate, infrastructure and employment generation Regulations to bring uniformity across industrial development authorities including Noida, YEIDA, GIDA, UPSIDA and UPEIDA Lucknow: In a major policy initiative aimed at accelerating Uttar Pradesh’s journey towards becoming a one trillion-dollar economy, the Infrastructure and Industrial Development Department has prepared the Unified Model Building Regulations-2026 for industrial development authorities across the state. The proposed regulations were presented before Uttar Pradesh Industrial Development Minister Nand Gopal Gupta ‘Nandi’ during a high-level meeting held at PICUP Bhawan in…

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No Laxity in Approved and Ongoing Projects Will Be Tolerated, Ensure Desired Progress Before Next Review Meeting: Swatantra Dev Singh

Arijit Bose

Accountability of negligent officials to be fixed; directions issued for notices and suspension action Campaign launched to complete denting, painting and maintenance of departmental assets by December Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Jal Shakti Minister Swatantra Dev Singh conducted a high-level review meeting with the Chief Engineers (Civil and Mechanical) of the Irrigation and Water Resources Department at the department headquarters in Udayganj, Lucknow. The minister reviewed the progress of approved and ongoing projects across the state, budget utilisation, quality of work and implementation timelines. During the meeting, the minister examined project-wise…

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UP Government Plans 5 MW Solar Energy Park in Memory of Former Union Minister Kalpnath Rai

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a major initiative to honour the legacy of former Union Minister Kalpnath Rai by redeveloping one of India’s earliest off-grid solar power projects into a state-of-the-art 5 MW Solar Energy Park in Mau district. The announcement was made by Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma on the occasion of Rai’s death anniversary. Sharma said the initiative would preserve the late leader’s contribution while reinforcing the state’s commitment to renewable energy and sustainable development. The project centres on the 100-kW off-grid solar power…

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