Two-Day National Conclave “Idea 2 Impact” Set for November 28–29 at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University Lucknow — Saraswati Dental College & Hospital, Lucknow, in partnership with ZoopUp Technologies, is gearing up for the second edition of its National Conclave on Innovation and Entrepreneurship — SPARKOFEST 2.0: Idea 2 Impact — built around the theme “Innovate, Invest, Inspire.” It’s a fresh step by the institution to push the innovation and entrepreneurship agenda forward in Uttar Pradesh. The two-day event will be held at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Lucknow, on…
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Kanwar Yatra, Public Order and the Forgotten Philosophy of Sanatan Dharma
By Arvind Singh Bisht Man has often been described as a social animal. Yet beneath the discipline of civilisation lies another instinct—the desire to be noticed, admired and recognised above others. This instinct is not evil in itself. Properly channelled, it inspires excellence, creativity and leadership. But when recognition becomes an obsession and self-restraint gives way to collective frenzy, civilisation begins to surrender to barbarism. This distinction between disciplined faith and aggressive assertion has become increasingly relevant while reflecting upon the annual Kanwar Yatra. The Kanwar Yatra is one of…
Read More‘Bandhan’ Fashion & Lifestyle Exhibition Opens at The Regnant Hotel, Celebrating Raksha Bandhan and Teej
Lucknow: On the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan and Hariyali Teej, the two-day “Bandhan – Rakhi & Teej Fashion and Lifestyle Exhibition”, organized by Isshaya Creations under the leadership of Anumeha and Vinita, and co-organized by Deepika Bhadauria of Iris Events & Advertising, was inaugurated today at The Regnant Hotel, Lucknow. The exhibition is being held under the joint banner of Isshaya Lifestyle & Exhibition and Iris Events & Advertising. The Chief Guest for the inauguration was Asim Arun, Minister for Social Welfare, Government of Uttar Pradesh. The exhibition will…
Read MoreARE WE STILL HAVING THE WRONG CONVERSATION ABOUT BREASTFEEDING?
Khyati Agrawal Gupta Observed from 1-7 August, World Breastfeeding Week, launched by WABA in 1992, isn’t just about celebrating breastfeeding. It’s about ensuring mothers receive the counselling, support & resources they need when breastfeeding becomes unexpectedly difficult. Only 48% of babies under six months worldwide are exclusively breastfed, compared to 63.7% in India. Breast milk acts as a baby’s first natural immunisation, protecting against life-threatening infections like diarrhoea & pneumonia while improving brain development, cognitive performance & gut health. The challenge begins when a baby arrives too soon. India records…
Read MoreLucknow Falcons: Chasing Purple-and-Gold Glory
Lucknow: As the fourth edition of the Uttar Pradesh T20 League gears up, the Lucknow Falcons find themselves at something of a turning point. The tournament runs from August 14 to September 6, 2026, and for the first time will be split across two cities — 22 matches at Lucknow’s Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, and the remaining 12, including the playoffs and final, at Kanpur’s Green Park Stadium. That dual-venue setup brings its own set of challenges, but the Falcons are heading into the season…
Read MoreTantrayukti– Strategy for Composing Śāstra Texts
Tantrayukti-s are a systematic set of textual and methodological devices called yukti-s employed for the structured composition, presentation, and interpretation of technical and scientific treatises, referred to as tantra-s in the Sanskrit intellectual tradition. These principles evolved prominently in classical Indian scholarly works from approximately the 3rd century BCE onward. They function as formal conventions that ensure logical coherence, conceptual clarity, and methodological rigor in the exposition of complex subject matter, particularly within disciplines such as Āyurveda, Nyāya, Vyākaraṇa, and other śāstric sciences. By guiding authors in organizing arguments, defining…
Read MoreA Tale of Two Returns: Taslima Nasreen’s Homecoming and Sheikh Hasina’s Reckoning
Kolkata / Dhaka: In the sticky heat of a Kolkata July, Taslima Nasreen walked out of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport wrapped in a white saree edged in red. Conch shells sounded, marigolds rained down, and a crowd of well-wishers pressed forward to greet her. Nearly nineteen years had passed since she’d last called the city home, and the emotion on her face needed no translation. For a writer who has spent decades being pushed from one shore to another, this was not simply a visit. It was the…
Read MoreIntex Strengthens Home Appliances Portfolio with Multi-Category Expansion
Builds on 80% y-o-y growth in its Consumer Durables business in FY26 with expansion into fans, water heaters and small domestic appliances. New Delhi: Intex Technologies, one of India’s leading homegrown consumer electronics brands, has announced the expansion of its Home Appliances portfolio as part of its broader strategy to strengthen its presence in India’s fast-growing consumer durables market. Building on its established presence in air coolers, Intex is broadening its Home Appliances portfolio with a comprehensive range of fans, including decorative, energy-efficient BLDC, exhaust and TPW (Table, Pedestal and…
Read MoreHeera with Type C charging support at just Rs. 949
Lucknow: itel, one of the leading tech brands known for democratizing technology for Bharat, has recently launched its latest feature phone, Ace 3 Heera. Designed to bring modern convenience to feature phone users, the Ace 3 Heera offers a faster, more reliable, and hassle-free charging experience. itel now offers Type C charging across its entire feature phone portfolio – becoming the first feature phone brand in India to do so.For millions of feature phone users in India, charging has remained stuck in the past with Micro-USB cables. By bringing Type-C…
Read MoreKGMU to Host International PH Summit in Lucknow on August 8-9
Experts from India and abroad to deliberate on advances in diagnosis, treatment and outcomes of pulmonary hypertension Lucknow: The Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, is set to organise PH Summit Lucknow 2026 – International Conference on Pulmonary Hypertension on August 8 and 9. The two-day conference will be held at the auditorium on the eighth floor of the KGMU Shatabdi Phase-II Hospital. The summit, themed “Advancing Diagnosis, Therapeutics and Outcomes,” will bring together leading specialists from India and abroad to deliberate…
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