Author: Arijit Bose

Tanuj Virwani Writes, Produces, Directs and Releases ‘Naash’, a Thriller Shot Entirely on an iPhone

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Tanuj Virwani is stepping behind the camera in a big way with Naash, an experimental thriller he has written, produced and directed himself. The entire film was shot on an iPhone, making him one of the few actors to take on all four roles for a project like this. The shoot took place across a mix of locations, including his own farmhouse in Lonavala, as well as Kerala and Hong Kong. With full creative control, Tanuj set out to show that a smartphone can be enough to tell a…

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Urvashi Rautela Steals the Show at a Chhattisgarh Navratri Night with a High-Energy Garba Performance

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Urvashi Rautela turned heads at a Navratri night in Chhattisgarh, where her garba performance and festive look had the crowd cheering. Her outfit, a chaniya choli reportedly worth ₹70 lakh, drew just as much attention as her dancing. With over 200 million followers worldwide and a reputation as one of the highest-paid actors and performers in the industry, Urvashi has long been seen as a global name. Despite a packed schedule, she often makes time for family and her own well-being, which is part of why fans feel so…

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Good Over Evil, Delhi Style: Fire, Fireworks and VIP Arrows Light Up the Capital

Arijit Bose

New Delhi – With Vijayadashami here, Delhi is gearing up for a spectacular round of Ravan Dahan this evening. The historic Ramlila Maidan near Ajmeri Gate carries on its decades-old tradition, while other big grounds across the capital stage high-profile, tech-enhanced productions. The Shri Ram Lila Committee’s Ramlila on Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, near Delhi Gate, has been central to the city’s Dussehra celebrations since the 1930s. Its Ramayana performances ran from October 14 to 19, beginning at 7 pm each night, and drew large crowds for classic enactments of the key…

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Ravana Dahan celebrations to feature 70-foot Ravana, 65-foot Kumbhakarna and 60-foot Meghnad effigies

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Varanasi: Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), formerly known as BAREKA, will close all its entry gates from 2 pm on Tuesday until the conclusion of Ravana Dahan as part of special security arrangements for Vijayadashami. The gates to be closed include the Kakar matta main entrance, FCI Gate, Nathupur Gate, Pahadi Gate and Kandwa Gate. During this period, railway employees will be permitted to enter the premises only upon presenting valid identity cards, while members of the public attending the Ramleela performance and Ravana Dahan must carry valid entry passes. The…

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Grand Ravan Dahan Caps Historic Aishbagh Ramlila 2026 with Techno Spectacle

Arijit Bose

Lucknow– Tonight, the skies over Aishbagh Ramlila Maidan will glow orange as a 75-foot Ravan, complete with moving head and arms, goes up in flames. It will mark the grand finale of Ramotsav 2026 and the victory of Lord Ram over the demon king. Aishbagh’s Ramlila is among the oldest in the country, with roots going back some 450 to 500 years and a link to Goswami Tulsidas himself. This year’s edition kept that heritage at its heart while bringing in a good deal of modern tech. It began on…

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Lucknow Set to Emerge as AI Hub as Uttar Pradesh Plans Vrindavan IT City Project

Arijit Bose

Proposed AI City-cum-Business Park aims to attract domestic and international investors, encourage technological innovation and create new employment opportunities Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh is advancing plans to develop Lucknow into a major centre for artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies, with Vrindavan IT City identified as the preferred location for the proposed Lucknow AI City-cum-Business Park. The project, being pursued under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, aims to establish a dedicated ecosystem for AI-driven industries, promote technology-based enterprises and attract investment in the state’s growing digital economy. A pre-feasibility…

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Varanasi Gets a Cultural Makeover Ahead of Air Show; Ganga Ghats to Adorn City Walls

Arijit Bose

Extensive beautification, decorative lighting and enhanced crowd management measures underway for Indian Air Force Day celebrations on October 22, 24 and 25 Varanasi: Varanasi is gearing up for a spectacular air show at Namo Ghat on October 22, 24 and 25 to mark the 94th anniversary of the Indian Air Force Day, with extensive beautification and security arrangements underway across the city. The Uttar Pradesh government is transforming the route from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport at Babatpur to Namo Ghat through murals, wall paintings, decorative lighting and coordinated building…

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Experts Share Their Views on the Relevance, Challenges and Implementation of the Panchakosha-Based Education System

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The three-day National Conference on “Panchakosha-Based Education System: Relevance, Challenges and Implementation” concluded on 16 October at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Lucknow. The conference was organised under the guidance and patronage of the University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Raj Kumar Mittal, jointly by the Department of Yoga, BBAU, and Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas, New Delhi. The conference was sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Northern Regional Centre, New Delhi. The valedictory session was attended by Prof. Anil Kumar Shukla, former Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Jyotiba…

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Sir Syed Ahmad Khan’s Legacy of Education and Communal Harmony Recalled at UP Congress Headquarters

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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee organised a discussion at its headquarters in Lucknow to mark the birth anniversary of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, the renowned social reformer and pioneer of modern education in India. Speakers remembered his contributions to education, scientific thinking, social harmony and Hindu-Muslim unity, emphasising the continued relevance of his ideals. Addressing the gathering, Dr Tariq Siddiqui, former president of the Aligarh Muslim University Students’ Association, Lucknow, described Sir Syed Ahmad Khan as a pioneer of modern education and scientific thought. He said Sir Syed believed…

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AKTU Gets ₹20 Crore Centre of Excellence Project to Boost AI Research and Innovation in Uttar Pradesh

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) has received approval for a ₹20 crore project from the Government of India to establish a high-tech Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centre of Excellence on its campus, paving the way for advanced research, skill development and startup support in Uttar Pradesh. The project has been approved under the IndiaAI Mission of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). Under the initiative, the university aims to develop advanced AI infrastructure and strengthen the state’s emerging technology ecosystem. The project has been pursued under…

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