Author: Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Employees of State Bank of India staged a protest and candle march outside the bank’s main branch in Lucknow on Monday as part of a nationwide agitation over their 16-point charter of demands. The demonstration was led by union General Secretary D.K. Singh ahead of the proposed nationwide strike scheduled for May 25 and 26. During the protest, employees raised slogans against the bank management, demanding immediate action on issues including recruitment of messengers and armed guards, appointment of adequate staff, an end to outsourcing in permanent positions, improvements…

Lucknow: A grand literary conference and felicitation ceremony was organised at the Hindi Sansthan auditorium under the joint aegis of Ekagrata International Foundation and Srikant Verma Trust to commemorate the death anniversary of eminent Hindi poet, writer, journalist, and politician Srikant Verma. The event witnessed the participation of noted litterateurs, scholars, social thinkers, and distinguished citizens who gathered to pay tribute to one of Hindi literature’s most influential modern voices. Chief guest Danish Azad Ansari described Srikant Verma as a leading figure of the Nayi Kavita movement in Hindi literature.…

Three-Day Theatre Festival Begins at International Buddhist Research Institute Lucknow: A poignant theatrical adaptation exploring fractured family relationships, youthful aspirations, and emotional conflicts across generations was staged at the International Buddhist Research Institute as part of the opening evening of a three-day theatre festival. Presented by Akanksha Theatre Arts, Lucknow, the play Kaanch Ke Khilaune (Glass Toys) is based on the original work of renowned playwright Tennessee Williams and adapted into Hindi by Saurabh Srivastava. The production delves into the emotional complexities of a middle-class family navigating economic hardship, personal…

Lucknow: Ramakrishna Math Lucknow celebrated the fourth Bada Mangal of the holy month of Jyeshtha with immense devotion, enthusiasm, and spiritual grandeur at its Nirala Nagar campus on Tuesday. The entire programme was also livestreamed through the Math’s official YouTube channel, “Ramakrishna Math Lucknow.” The celebrations began at 4:30 am with the Mangala Aarti of Sri Ramakrishna. At 6:50 am, Vedic chanting was performed by Swami Ishtakripananda, followed by garlanding, worship, and aarti of Lord Hanuman’s idol installed in front of the main temple. Devotees also participated in a collective…

Lucknow: Bhatkhande Sanskriti University inaugurated its month-long Summer Music and Arts Workshop at the university campus with great enthusiasm and participation from art lovers across age groups. The workshop, being organised from May 26 to June 25, 2026, aims to promote Indian classical arts and provide structured training in music, dance, and fine arts. According to the university administration, participants have shown tremendous interest in the programme this year, with Kathak dance receiving the highest number of registrations. The workshop offers training in a wide range of disciplines, including Indian classical…

Lucknow: In a significant step towards promoting art and culture, Bhatkhande Sanskriti University, Lucknow has granted temporary affiliation to “Kala Kunj”, located at Vivek Khand-2, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, for conducting diploma and certificate courses in music, dance, and performing arts. The affiliation has been awarded in accordance with the university’s prescribed academic standards and regulations and will remain valid from the academic session 2026–27 to 2029–30. The move is expected to strengthen structured training and education in classical music, dance, and other cultural disciplines. Operating under the leadership of director …