Author: Arijit Bose

Lucknow Book Fair Draws Crowds on Day Three at Ravindralaya, Charbagh

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The third day of the ongoing Lucknow Book Fair at Ravindralaya Charbagh witnessed enthusiastic participation from readers, families, and literature lovers, with the venue buzzing with activity from morning until late evening on Sunday. Visitors to the fair found a diverse collection of books ranging from classical literature and traditional medicine to modern subjects such as artificial intelligence. At the Sharma Book Stall from Prayagraj, readers showed keen interest in titles like Hakim Luqman Ke Chamatkari Nuskhe, Dhanvantari Krit Ayurvedic Nighantu, Vrihad Booti Prakash, Bhartiya Jadi Bootiyan, and Chikitsa…

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This Is What ‘Modism’ Means: Indian Oil and Gas Tankers Safely Exit Strait of Hormuz Under the Tricolour

Arijit Bose

By Manoj Srivastava  Lucknow: Amid global tensions and disruptions in energy supply routes, several Indian-flagged oil and gas tankers have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz, ensuring the continuity of India’s energy supply. Supporters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi describe this as an example of decisive diplomacy and crisis management—what they term “Modism”. At a time when global instability has raised fears of fuel shortages, critics argue that if petrol, diesel and gas supplies had collapsed in India due to international developments, political unrest could have intensified domestically. They also…

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PurePower Distributor Hosts Electricians and Dealers Meet in Kothagudem

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: In a move aimed at strengthening the regional energy network, PurePower’s distributor Next Gen Enterprises organised a special engagement programme for electricians and dealers at a hotel in Kothagudem, Telangana. The two-session event was designed to connect and empower the local technical and business community from Khammam and Bhadradri Kothagudem districts. Recently, Next Gen Enterprises has been appointed as the regional distribution partner for PurePower. The programme began with a dedicated technical seminar for local electricians, who play a vital role in energy installations across the region. During…

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Long LPG Queues and Rising Anxiety: Understanding the Truth Behind the Gas Supply Crisis

Arijit Bose

By Atul Malikram New Delhi: Over the past few days, similar scenes have been reported from several cities across India—long queues outside LPG agencies, anxious households waiting for cylinder refills, and restaurant owners struggling to keep their kitchens running. In some unfortunate cases, elderly people reportedly fell ill after standing in queues for hours, intensifying public concern over the sudden shortage of cooking gas. Naturally, the question being asked by citizens and political parties alike is: why has there been such an abrupt shortage of LPG cylinders? Opposition leaders have…

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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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