Author: Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Shri Krishna Dutt Academy of Higher Education organised a grand fresher’s party to welcome new students, with enthusiastic participation in dance, music, skits, talent shows and a ramp walk. The event aimed to familiarise newcomers with the institution’s campus culture while fostering interaction, cooperation and a sense of belonging among students. The programme was inaugurated by Manish Singh, Director of SKD Group of Education; Kusum Batra, Assistant Director (Academics); and Naveen Kulshreshtha, Assistant Director (Higher Education), by lighting the ceremonial lamp. The dignitaries encouraged students to pursue their goals…

Historic Lucknow Ramlila blends digital light-and-sound effects with performances reflecting the artistic traditions of Uttar Pradesh and Bengal Lucknow: The historic Aishbagh Ramlila came alive with devotion and celebration on Monday as the episode of Sita’s swayamvar, the breaking of Lord Shiva’s bow and the wedding of Lord Ram and Sita was staged before an enthusiastic audience. The spectacular presentation, enhanced by digital light-and-sound effects, brought together the artistic contributions of performers from Uttar Pradesh and Bengal. The episode began with King Janak of Mithila announcing that his daughter Sita…

Three Sevadars Honoured with ‘Fakhr-e-Qaum’ Award; MLA Rajeshwar Singh Inaugurates Bus for Service Activities Lucknow: The Prakash Purab of Sri Guru Ram Das Ji, the fourth Sikh Guru, was celebrated with devotion and enthusiasm at Gurudwara Alambagh in Lucknow. The congregation was spiritually uplifted by melodious Gurbani kirtan performances by Bhai Davinder Singh Khanne Wale and Bhai Taranveer Singh Rabbi Ji. Devotees paid obeisance and sought blessings while remembering the teachings and legacy of Guru Sahib. In recognition of their outstanding contributions to community service, three individuals—Oxygen Man Gurpreet Singh…

Lucknow: The third day of the 147th annual celebration of the Shri Mausamganj Ramlila and Natya Samiti in Daliganj featured dramatic enactments of Vishwamitra’s arrival in Ayodhya, the disruption of his sacred ritual, and the slaying of demons Tadaka, Maricha and Subahu. The performers brought key episodes from the Ramayana to life, captivating the audience with their portrayal of the legendary events. The programme depicted Sage Vishwamitra’s arrival in Ayodhya and his request to King Dasharatha to send Lord Rama and Lakshmana with him to protect his yajna from demonic…

Lucknow: Traditional Bhojpuri folk music resonated through the auditorium of the International Buddhist Research Institute in Gomti Nagar as the Image and Creation Welfare Society concluded its Bhojpuri folk singing workshop on Monday. Organised with the support of the Uttar Pradesh Culture Department, the workshop ran from October 3 under the guidance of veteran Bhojpuri folk singer Awadhesh Kumar Tripathi. Uttar Pradesh Transport Minister Dayashankar Singh was invited as the chief guest, while Member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council Pawan Singh Chauhan was the special guest. The cultural programme…