Author: Arijit Bose

BJP Counters SP’s PDA Strategy with New Social Outreach Formula in Purvanchal

Arijit Bose

Lucknow | As political activity intensifies ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has unveiled a fresh organizational strategy in eastern Uttar Pradesh, commonly known as Purvanchal. Political observers believe the move is designed to counter the Samajwadi Party’s PDA (Backward, Dalit and Minority) outreach by strengthening the BJP’s appeal among Backward Classes, Dalits and Vaishya communities. The party recently announced new district presidents in five key districts—Ambedkar Nagar, Varanasi, Chandauli, Gorakhpur Metropolitan and Deoria—after consultations between state leadership and the party high command. The…

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Mayawati Seeks to Rebuild BSP Through Inclusive Social Coalition Ahead of UP Assembly Polls

Arijit Bose

Lucknow | With the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections approaching, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati is once again attempting to revive the party’s successful 2007 “Sarvajan” (all communities) political formula by bringing together Dalits, Brahmins, Muslims and other social groups under a broader electoral coalition. Political observers note that the BSP’s renewed outreach reflects a determined effort to regain lost ground after a series of disappointing electoral performances. Through the revival of “Bhaichara Committees” and a renewed emphasis on social engineering, the party is seeking to reconnect with communities that…

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Israel Poses the Greatest Threat to Global Peace, Says Commentator Tanveer Jafri

Arijit Bose

New Delhi | Veteran commentator and columnist Tanveer Jafri has argued that Israel, rather than Iran, represents the most serious threat to global peace, challenging what he describes as decades of international narratives portraying Iran as a destabilizing force in the Middle East. In a strongly worded analysis, Jafri contends that Iran has long been subjected to a global propaganda campaign aimed at presenting it as a rogue state. According to him, Israeli leaders have repeatedly justified concerns about Iran by claiming that a nuclear-armed Iran would endanger Israel’s existence. However,…

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RCB in IPL 2026: From Defending Champions to Dynasty Builders

Arijit Bose
IPL 2026

IPL 2026: From Defending Champions to Dynasty Builders Ahmedabad: For nearly two decades, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) carried the weight of immense expectations. The franchise boasted cricketing superstars, commanded one of the most passionate fan bases in the world, and consistently produced memorable moments, yet the IPL trophy remained elusive. The team became known for heartbreaks, near misses, and the painful “nearly men” tag that followed them season after season. Everything changed in 2025 when RCB finally broke their title drought and lifted their maiden IPL trophy. The long-awaited triumph…

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Raj Bhargav: A True Champion of Indian Sports

Arijit Bose

Retired Ranji Veteran Ashok Bambi Some individuals leave a lasting impact not merely through the positions they hold but through the lives they touch and the institutions they build. Raj Bhargav belongs to that rare category of sports administrators whose contribution to Indian sport, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, continues to be felt decades later. A recent interview of Raj Bhargav in a national daily brought back a flood of memories from a glorious sporting era. Beyond being a distinguished administrator, he was a passionate sports lover who remained deeply connected…

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Gill Shatters Suryavanshi’s Dream, Sets Up Blockbuster IPL Final

Arijit Bose

Retired Ranji Veteran Ashok Bambi Cricket can be a game of fine margins, and Rajasthan Royals learned that lesson the hard way as their dream run ended at the hands of a dominant Gujarat Titans side led by a masterful Shubman Gill. While young sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi once again displayed remarkable maturity beyond his years, his heroic effort was overshadowed by a commanding chase that propelled Gujarat into the final. The match appeared to tilt in Gujarat’s favour from the very beginning. Rajasthan captain Riyan Parag’s decision to bat first…

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Free Summer Theatre Workshop Begins in Lucknow to Nurture Young Talent

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a significant initiative to promote performing arts among children and young enthusiasts, the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi, under the Department of Culture, Government of Uttar Pradesh, in collaboration with Mother Seva Sansthan, has launched a 15-day free summer theatre workshop under the Kala Samvardhan scheme. The workshop commenced on Tuesday at the Chabutra Theatre Pathshala in Kotwa (Ward No. 10), located in the Bakshi Ka Talab area of Lucknow. Designed to introduce aspiring young artists to the fundamentals of theatre, the programme aims to foster creativity, confidence,…

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Workshop on AI-Assisted Semen Analysis Held at Vivekananda Polyclinic

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology and In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) at Vivekananda Polyclinic & Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, successfully organized a live workshop on semen analysis in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh chapter of the Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction (UP-ISAR), Advy Biosciences, and Axiocare. The workshop focused on recent advancements in semen analysis and the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in reproductive medicine. Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Keshav Malhotra highlighted advanced techniques for the isolation of live motile sperm and discussed their clinical significance in…

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Lutf-e-Lucknow Celebrates the City’s Timeless Legacy of Music and Cuisine

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The spirit of Lucknow’s celebrated culture came alive on Saturday evening as Lucknow Bioscope, Sanatkada Heritage, and Naimatkhana jointly hosted “Lutf-e-Lucknow: Khana aur Gaana” at 130 J.C. Bose Road, Qaiser Bagh. The event brought together two of the city’s most cherished traditions—music and food—offering visitors an immersive experience of Awadh’s artistic and culinary heritage. The highlight of the evening was “Akhtari se Begum Akhtar,” a captivating storytelling and musical presentation by acclaimed artist Askari Naqvi, accompanied by renowned sarangi maestro Zeeshan Abbas. Inspired by the writings of noted authors…

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Ashi Shamshery Stuns Top Seed to Reach Semifinals at AITA CS-7 Under-18 Tennis Tournament

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Seventh-seeded Uttar Pradesh player Ashi Shamshery produced the biggest upset of the day by defeating top seed Niti Santosh Dubey to secure a place in the girls’ singles semifinals of the AITA CS-7 Under-18 Boys’ and Girls’ Tennis Tournament. The tournament, organized by SDS Tennis Academy at the La Martiniere Lawn Tennis Facility, witnessed several exciting quarterfinal encounters on Wednesday across boys’ singles, girls’ singles, and boys’ doubles categories. In the girls’ singles quarterfinals, Ashi Shamshery dominated the top-seeded Niti Santosh Dubey, registering a convincing 6-1, 6-0 victory. Displaying…

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