Author: Arijit Bose

Reporting Live Review: A Timely Story of Journalism That Struggles to Make Headlines

Arijit Bose

Rating: 2.5/5 Mumbai: Reporting Live, a Hindi investigative crime thriller directed by debutant Dhruv Tripathi, takes on an issue that deserves far more attention than it often receives on screen: the battle between fearless journalism, corporate interests and the commercial pressures shaping modern newsrooms. Led by Parineeti Chopra and Deven Bhojani, the Netflix film has a relevant subject and an earnest intent, but its predictable storytelling prevents it from becoming the hard-hitting thriller it aspires to be. The story follows Sandhya Yadav (Parineeti Chopra), an ambitious field reporter working for…

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Loreto Convent Model United Nations 2026 Brings Together 300 Delegates from 11 Schools

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The second edition of the Loreto Convent Model United Nations (LCMUN) commenced on October 9, 2026, bringing together 300 delegates from 11 schools across the city for two days of spirited debates, diplomatic negotiations and collaborative problem-solving. The conference highlighted the importance of dialogue, critical thinking and consensus-building in addressing complex global and national challenges. The event opened with a formal inaugural ceremony, during which the Secretariat welcomed Chief Guest Dr Surabhi Modi Sahai, the President of the Loreto Alumnae Association, members of the Executive Board and other distinguished…

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UP’s Maan Kesharwani Wins Maiden Men’s Singles Title at Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Uttar Pradesh’s Maan Kesharwani clinched his maiden men’s singles title at the 31st Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship, defeating third-seeded Nitin Sinha 6-0, 6-4 in the final at the DLTA Complex in New Delhi on Saturday. The sixth-seeded Kesharwani delivered a dominant performance, wrapping up the contest in one hour and 37 minutes. He completely controlled the opening set, winning it 6-0 without dropping a game. Sinha offered stronger resistance in the second set, but Kesharwani secured a crucial service break at 3-2 before holding his serve to…

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UPSIFS Students Present Quantum Technology Models to Address Traffic Congestion

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Students of the Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Science (UPSIFS), Lucknow, presented innovative models demonstrating how quantum technology and advanced computing could help address traffic congestion, improve route optimisation and strengthen digital forensic security. The stage presentation brought together students from the institute’s law, BTech and MTech programmes, who showcased their projects before subject experts Dr Pawan Sharma and Herald D’Costa. One team demonstrated a smart route optimisation model using the G7 Summit as a case study. The project incorporated D-Wave annealing, AWS Cloud and the QUBO model…

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Uttar Pradesh to Prepare Over 52,000 Teachers for AI-Ready Classrooms

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Anudip Foundation, in collaboration with Microsoft Elevate India, has launched the ‘UP Educator Catalyst: Building AI-Ready Classrooms’ programme to equip more than 52,000 teachers and faculty members across schools and higher education institutions in Uttar Pradesh with artificial intelligence (AI) skills. The initiative aims to strengthen teachers’ understanding of AI and promote its practical, responsible use in classrooms. It will focus on developing AI expertise among educators, supporting technology adoption in educational institutions and expanding training through a network of master trainers. Senior education officials, school principals and teachers…

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Shubhankar Sharma Wins Kapil Dev Invitational Golf Title by Six Shots

Arijit Bose

Greater Noida: Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma produced an impressive performance to win the Vishwaraj Samudra Presents Kapil Dev Invitational Tour Championship, powered by NALCO, at Jaypee Greens Golf and Spa Resort. Sharma carded a final-round three-under-par 69 to secure the title by six shots in the ₹2 crore tournament. The 30-year-old Chandigarh golfer finished with a four-round total of 14-under-par 274, recording scores of 68, 65, 72 and 69. He earned ₹30 lakh for the victory, his second title on the DP World PGTI Tour this season. His previous triumph…

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‘Ed Leadership-2026’ Concludes with a Commitment to Transform Educational Practices

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The three-day International Roundtable Conference on Educational Leadership, ‘Ed Leadership-2026’, concluded today at the CMS Kanpur Road Auditorium with a firm commitment to bringing meaningful and creative changes to educational practices. At the concluding ceremony, teachers and principals from across the country resolved to provide quality education to students in an interesting and stress-free manner and made a strong appeal to spread the light of knowledge to every section of society. Teachers who had made notable contributions to the field of education were also honoured on the occasion. The…

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Education Unleashes the Inherent Potential of Children — Dr Bharti Gandhi, Founder-Director, CMS

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The second day of the International Roundtable Conference ‘Ed Leadership-2026’, underway at the CMS Kanpur Road Auditorium, was marked by insightful deliberations on innovative teaching methodologies for bringing about positive change in education. More than 1,000 teachers, principals and educationists from across the country participated in the discussions. Organised by the Global Education and Training Institute (GETI), the three-day conference is being held on the theme ‘Redesigning Schools for the AI Era’. The proceedings on the second day commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp. Addressing the gathering,…

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Mohammed Hamdan and Kanishka Crowned Under-10 Champions at TPL Ranking UP Tennis Tournament

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Mohammed Hamdan and Kanishka clinched the under-10 titles with impressive performances at the TPL Ranking Uttar Pradesh Tennis Tournament, being held at the La Martiniere Lawn Tennis Facility at La Martiniere College in Lucknow. Organised by SDS Tennis Academy under the aegis of the Uttar Pradesh Tennis Association, the tournament witnessed competitive action across age categories. In the boys’ under-10 final, Mohammed Hamdan defeated Avyan Jain 4-0 to secure the championship. In the girls’ under-10 final, Kanishka emerged victorious, beating Akshita 4-1 to lift the title. The under-14 categories…

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‘My Sweet Heart’ Wins Hearts at Babu Hardayal Vastav Comedy Theatre Festival

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The superhit musical comedy My Sweet Heart entertained audiences on the second evening of the three-day Babu Hardayal Vastav Comedy Theatre Festival, organised by Manchkriti on Saturday at the auditorium of the International Buddhist Research Institute in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow. Presented by Bharatiyam and Shivanjana Entertainments, the play was directed by Puneet Asthana and Rajiv Ranjan. Combining an engaging storyline with effective stagecraft and musical elements, the production kept the audience entertained with a series of comic twists and misunderstandings. The story revolves around Deenanath, a flirtatious man who…

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