Author: Arijit Bose

Manthara-Kaikeyi Conspiracy and Ram’s Exile Move Audiences at Alambagh Ramleela

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Railway Ramleela Dussehra Committee and Bharat Milap Shobha Yatra, Alambagh, Lucknow, staged a series of emotionally charged episodes from the Ramayana, bringing the story of Lord Ram’s exile to life before the audience. The day’s programme featured the Manthara-Kaikeyi dialogue, the confrontation between King Dasharath and Kaikeyi, Ram’s departure for exile and the Kevat episode. As Ayodhya prepares to celebrate Lord Ram’s coronation, Manthara manipulates Kaikeyi by questioning the future of her son Bharat if Ram ascends the throne. She reminds Kaikeyi of the two boons promised to…

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Bharat’s Heartbreaking Lament Leaves Audience Emotional at Ramleela

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The poignant episode of Bharat’s return to Ayodhya following the death of King Dasharath moved audiences deeply during a staging of the Ramleela. The city of Ayodhya is shown immersed in grief after the king’s demise, while Bharat and Shatrughna return from their maternal grandfather’s home, unaware of the tragedy and Lord Ram’s exile. The emotional drama unfolds when Bharat reaches the palace and learns the entire sequence of events from his mother, Kaikeyi. Overwhelmed by his father’s death and enraged by his mother’s role in sending Lord Ram…

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Ramakrishna Math to Celebrate Durga Puja Over Six Days in Lucknow from October 16

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Ramakrishna Math in Nirala Nagar, Lucknow, will celebrate Shri Shri Durga Puja Mahotsav 2026 from October 16 to 21, with a series of religious ceremonies, devotional music and traditional rituals. The celebrations will follow the scriptural traditions prescribed by Raghunandan Smriti. All programmes will also be livestreamed on the official YouTube channel of Ramakrishna Math, Lucknow. Swami Muktinathananda, president of Ramakrishna Math, said elaborate arrangements had been made to ensure convenient and safe darshan for devotees. Community feasts will be organised for visitors on October 17, 18, 19 and…

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Amity University Lucknow to Host TEDx Season 2 on “From Me to We: The Power of Shared Perspectives”

Arijit Bose

Speakers from public service, consulting and the corporate world will take the stage on Friday LUCKNOW: Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus, is all set to bring back TEDx Amity University Lucknow for its second season on Friday, 16 October 2026. The event will be held at the university campus. This year’s edition is built around the theme “From Me to We: The Power of Shared Perspectives.” The idea is to bring together people from different fields and backgrounds and explore how open conversation and shared experiences can challenge conventional…

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Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis Sentenced to 40 Years to Life for Tupac Shakur Murder

Arijit Bose

Las Vegas: Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for his role in the 1996 killing of iconic American rapper Tupac Shakur, marking a major development in a case that remained unresolved for nearly three decades. Davis appeared before a Nevada court on Tuesday, where Judge Carli Kierny imposed a sentence of 20 years to life for first-degree murder and an additional 20 years to life for a deadly weapon enhancement, according to reports by Variety. During the hearing, prosecutors sought the maximum…

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India and Canada Step Up Trade Talks, Aim to Finalise CEPA by Year-End

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: India and Canada are intensifying negotiations on a proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), with both countries seeking to conclude a deal by the end of 2026. The latest push comes amid renewed efforts to strengthen bilateral economic relations and expand trade and investment. Canadian International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu met India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal in New Delhi this week to review progress following the fifth round of negotiations, held in Ottawa from October 5 to 9. According to a statement from Global Affairs Canada,…

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Delhi Man Beaten to Death in Ashok Park Nightclub Brawl; Five Arrested

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: A 29-year-old man died after allegedly being assaulted during a brawl at Tor House nightclub near Ashok Park Metro station in Delhi. Police have arrested five people, including the club manager, his wife and three bouncers, in connection with the incident. The victim, identified as Daljeet, worked as a driver and was the sole breadwinner of his family. He is survived by his wife, Pooja, their eight-year-old son and his father. According to police, Daljeet had visited the nightclub with five to six friends for a party when…

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Solar Defence Delivers 450 Nagastra-1R Loitering Munitions to Indian Army

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (SDAL) has completed the delivery of 450 Nagastra-1R loitering munitions to the Indian Army, marking a significant milestone in the company’s indigenous defence manufacturing programme. According to the company, the delivery fulfils an order placed by the Army in June 2025 under its emergency procurement mechanism. The procurement followed technical evaluations designed to assess the system’s compliance with the Army’s operational requirements. SDAL stated that four companies participated in the evaluation process, but its system was the only one to meet all the…

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Sunil Gavaskar Recalls How Garry Sobers Became His Childhood Cricket Hero

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has paid an emotional tribute to the late Sir Garfield Sobers, recalling how the West Indies great inspired him during his childhood and became one of his biggest international cricketing heroes. Speaking at an event at Bombay Gymkhana celebrating Sobers’ life and legacy, Gavaskar shared memories of watching the legendary all-rounder in action and dreaming of bowling against some of the greatest batters of his era. Gavaskar revealed that his earliest cricketing inspiration was M.L. Jaisimha, while Rohan Kanhai and Sobers became his favourite…

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Bulgaria Summons Russian Envoy After Drone Attacks on Black Sea Ships Leave 11 Sailors Missing

Arijit Bose

Sofia: Bulgaria has summoned Russian Ambassador Eleonora Mitrofanova following reported drone attacks on commercial vessels operating in the country’s exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea. The incidents left one ship sunk, another damaged and 11 sailors missing, according to Bulgarian authorities. Prime Minister Rumen Radev met the Russian envoy on Tuesday, stressing the need to establish responsibility for the attacks. However, Bulgarian authorities have not publicly identified the source of the drones. According to the Bulgarian Government Information Service, Radev questioned why Ukraine would target its own vessels, noting…

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