Author: Arijit Bose

IDFC FIRST Bank Reports 196.5% Rise in Q2 Profit to ₹1,045 Crore

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: IDFC FIRST Bank reported a 196.5% year-on-year increase in profit after tax (PAT) to ₹1,045 crore for the second quarter of FY27, marking its second consecutive quarter with profits exceeding ₹1,000 crore. For the half year ended September 30, 2026, PAT stood at ₹2,120 crore, while return on assets (ROA) was 0.99%. The bank recorded strong growth in deposits, which rose 25.9% year-on-year and 11.8% quarter-on-quarter to ₹3,48,583 crore. Its average current account and savings account (CASA) ratio stood at 48.4% during the quarter, compared with 50.1% previously. The…

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Haldiram’s Unveils Festive Gifting Collection for Diwali, Featuring Premium Hampers and Traditional Delicacies

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Haldiram’s has introduced a special festive gifting collection for Diwali, combining traditional Indian sweets, premium dry fruits, savoury snacks and contemporary confectionery in elaborately designed gift hampers. Featuring Rajasthani-inspired aesthetics, intricate detailing and colourful packaging, the collection aims to bring together the joy of gifting, Indian traditions and shared festive indulgence. The range caters to different occasions, from family gatherings and festive visits to corporate gifting and expressions of gratitude towards friends, colleagues and business associates. Products include traditional sweets, nuts, chikki, dates, baklava, chocolates, namkeen and cookies, with…

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India’s Oscar Entry ‘Gondhal’ Unveils Global Trailer Ahead of November 13 Release

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Santosh Davkhar’s psychological thriller Gondhal, described in the announcement as India’s official entry for the 99th Academy Awards, has unveiled its global trailer ahead of its worldwide theatrical release on November 13, 2026. The film is set to release in seven languages — Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and English — across India, the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, Dubai and Africa. The film’s multilingual release is being presented as a significant milestone for Marathi cinema, bringing a regional story to audiences across international markets. Set…

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Orchha’s Ram Raja Temple to Host Three-Day Ramlila from October 30

Arijit Bose

Jhansi: A three-day Ramlila will be organised at the historic Ram Raja Temple in Orchha, Madhya Pradesh, from October 30 to November 1, bringing the story of the Ramayana to life through traditional theatre at one of the region’s most significant religious sites. The event is being organised by Sabyata Foundation in collaboration with the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board. The Shubh Pravesh Events Ramlila troupe, which has performed at several prominent cultural venues across India, will stage its first performance at the temple, where Lord Ram is worshipped as the…

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Senco Gold & Diamonds Launches ‘Tumse Hai Yeh Tyohar’ Campaign for Dhanteras, Unveils Festive Collections and Offers

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Senco Gold & Diamonds has launched its festive campaign, ‘Tumse Hai Yeh Tyohar’, featuring brand ambassador Kiara Advani, ahead of Dhanteras. The jewellery retailer has also introduced its Shagun collection, offering traditional and contemporary designs across different styles and budgets. With a legacy spanning more than 87 years and over 202 showrooms nationwide, the company aims to make festive jewellery shopping more accessible through its collections and special offers. Speaking about the campaign, Joyita Sen, Director and Head of Marketing and Design at Senco Gold & Diamonds, said Dhanteras…

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95th Annual Meeting of the Society of Biological Chemists (India) Begins at CSIR-CDRI, Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Eminent scientists deliver lectures on vaccine development, gut biology, antifungal drug resistance and mRNA vaccine technologies Lucknow: The 95th Annual Meeting of the Society of Biological Chemists (India) [SBC(I)] commenced at the CSIR–Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI), Lucknow, bringing together more than 400 eminent scientists, researchers and experts from 56 plus institutions to deliberate on recent advances in biological chemistry and biomedical research. The inaugural session began with a welcome address by Dr Radha Rangarajan, Director, CSIR-CDRI, who welcomed the distinguished guests, invited speakers, researchers and participants. The address highlighted…

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Arya Singh Stuns Eighth Seed as Aarav Bhaskar and Mohammad Ariz Reach Quarterfinals

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh’s unseeded Arya Singh produced an impressive upset to enter the quarterfinals of the Brij Mohan Lal Tiwari Memorial AITA Championship Series Under-18 Tennis Tournament in Lucknow on Tuesday. Mohammad Ariz and fifth seed Aarav Bhaskar also advanced after hard-fought victories in the pre-quarterfinals. Arya stunned eighth seed Neelotpal Singh 6-1, 6-1, dominating both sets with aggressive play and giving his opponent little opportunity to recover. Mohammad Ariz defeated fellow Uttar Pradesh player Arnav Srivastava 6-1, 7-6(4). After comfortably winning the opening set, Ariz faced a strong challenge…

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Aarav Bhaskar Beats Virat Singh to Reach Semifinals of AITA Under-18 Tennis Tournament

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Fifth-seeded Uttar Pradesh player Aarav Bhaskar defeated fourth seed Virat Singh 6-3, 6-2 to enter the singles semifinals of the Brij Mohan Lal Tiwari Memorial AITA Championship Series Under-18 Tennis Tournament in Lucknow. The tournament, sponsored by TVS, is being organised by SDS Tennis Academy under the aegis of the Uttar Pradesh Tennis Association at the La Martiniere Lawn Tennis Facility on the La Martiniere College campus. In the other singles quarterfinals, top seed Vanshraj Jalota defeated Mohammad Ariz of Uttar Pradesh 7-5, 6-2, while second seed Faiz Kidwai…

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Amity Design Festival-2026 Highlights Sustainable Design and Traditional Craftsmanship at Amity University

Arijit Bose

Workshops on creative skills, sustainable design to be held till November 3 Lucknow: Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow campus, launched its seven-day Design Festival-2026 on Wednesday, bringing together fashion, fine arts, traditional crafts and contemporary design. Organised by the Amity School of Fashion Technology (ASFT) and the Amity School of Fine Arts (ASFA), the festival will run from October 28 to November 3, with a series of creative and skill-based workshops for students. The festival was inaugurated by Prof. (Dr.) Kumkum Ray, director, Amity School of Languages; Prof. (Dr.) Manju…

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IFWJ Foundation Day Celebrated in Lucknow; Hemant Tiwari Opposes Government Control of Digital Media

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The foundation day of the Indian Federation of Working Journalists (IFWJ) was celebrated in Lucknow, with journalists raising concerns over proposed government regulation of digital media and calling for the protection of press freedom. The programme was organised by the Uttar Pradesh Working Journalists Union (UPWJU), an affiliated organisation of the IFWJ. Addressing the gathering, IFWJ National Vice-President Hemant Tiwari highlighted the organisation’s history and its struggles for journalists’ rights. He said the federation had consistently worked to secure dignified salaries and better facilities for journalists and would continue…

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