Lucknow: Marking the beginning of the New Year and the launch of its biggest annual campaign, ‘Lulu On Sale’, Lulu Hypermarket has demonstrated its commitment to social responsibility with a compassionate initiative for the economically underprivileged. As part of this drive, blankets were distributed to people living on the streets, providing relief against the biting winter cold. Teams from Lulu Hypermarket visited various areas of the city to reach out to the homeless and vulnerable, ensuring they had some warmth during the harsh winter season. The initiative not only symbolized…
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KGMU Doctors Save 11-Month-Old Baby with Rare Hydrocephalus Through Successful Shunt Surgery
Lucknow: In a remarkable medical achievement, doctors at King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, successfully treated an 11-month-old infant suffering from severe hydrocephalus, a condition marked by excessive accumulation of fluid in the brain, bringing relief to a family that had been struggling for nearly a year to secure proper treatment. The patient, Baby Sarada, is the son of Vikas Mahato, a resident of the Home Guards Headquarters area on Jail Road, Lucknow. According to the family, the condition was first detected during the eighth month of pregnancy, when doctors…
Read MoreCentenary Celebration of SBI Sitapur Main Branch marks 100 Years of Service
Sitapur: State Bank of India’s Sitapur Main Branch marked its 100th anniversary on January 9, 2026, with a grand celebration. The branch, established on January 9, 1926, has completed a century of dedicated service to the community. The event was inaugurated by Dipak Kumar De, Chief General Manager, Lucknow Circle, who also inaugurated the newly renovated B-Block of the branch. During the program, top customers and senior pensioners were felicitated for their long-standing association with the branch. PMJJY and PAI claim amounts were handed over to beneficiaries and a free…
Read MoreIdeas, Innovation and Indian Knowledge at the Core as BBAU Marks University Day with Three-Day Grand Celebration
Lucknow: Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) on January 10 inaugurated a three-day grand celebration to mark University Day, reflecting on three decades of its academic journey while charting a visionary roadmap towards Viksit Bharat 2047. The inaugural session was held in a dignified and celebratory atmosphere, bringing together eminent academicians, policymakers and thought leaders. The programme was chaired by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Raj Kumar Mittal, while the Chief Guest was Prof. K. V. Raju, Economic Advisor to the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and Professor at Chanakya University, Bengaluru. Prof. B.…
Read MoreInner Wheel Club Distributes Blankets for Patient Attendants at SGPGIMS Ren Basera
Lucknow: As part of a humanitarian initiative to provide relief during the winter season, the Inner Wheel Club organised a blanket distribution programme for patient attendants residing at the Ren Basera near the Apex Trauma Centre at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS). Around 30 blankets were distributed at 12 noon, offering much-needed warmth and comfort to attendants staying at the shelter during the cold spell. The community service programme was attended by Prof. R. Harsvardhan, Additional Medical Superintendent, Apex Trauma Centre and Medical Superintendent, SGPGIMS, along with…
Read MoreSGPGIMS Hosts ESIS Awareness Session and Health Screening Camp to Strengthen Social Health Security
Lucknow: In a significant step towards strengthening social health security and promoting preventive healthcare, the Department of Hospital Administration, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow, in collaboration with the Office of the Chief Medical Officer, Employees’ State Insurance Scheme (ESIS), Lucknow Zone, successfully organised an ESIS Awareness Session and Health Screening Camp at the H.G. Khurana Auditorium, Central Library campus of SGPGIMS. The day-long programme, held from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, brought together health administrators, medical experts and ESIS beneficiaries with the shared objective of enhancing…
Read MoreTemporary Night Shelter Set Up at SGPGI to Protect Patients and Attendants from Severe Cold
Lucknow: In compliance with the Uttar Pradesh government’s appeal to ensure that no citizen is forced to sleep in the open during the ongoing severe cold wave, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) has arranged a temporary night shelter (rainbasera) for patients and their attendants at Gate No. 2 of the institute. The facility was formally inaugurated today by SGPGI Director Professor R.K. Dhiman, who marked the occasion by distributing blankets to those taking shelter. On the first day itself, nearly 500 people availed of the facility. The…
Read MoreMeera Chopra Launches Pincmoon Meta Studios, Makes Production Debut with ‘Gandhi Talks’
Mumbai: Actor and entrepreneur Meera Chopra has officially entered the world of film production with the launch of her banner Pincmoon Meta Studios, marking its debut with the upcoming film ‘Gandhi Talks’. Positioned as a bold and contemplative cinematic experiment, Gandhi Talks is a silent film that celebrates stillness, introspection and inner strength at a time when mainstream cinema is dominated by spectacle and sound. Presented by Zee Studios, Curious Digital, and Pincmoon Meta Studios, the film departs sharply from dialogue-driven storytelling. Instead, it relies entirely on visual language, emotions…
Read MoreLord Ganesh defeats Sindhurasur and ushers in a new chapter of the Ashtavinayak Aastha Yatra in Sony SAB’s Ganesh Kartikey
Mumbai, January 2026: Sony SAB’s mythological saga Gatha Shiv Parivaar Ki – Ganesh Kartikey traces the sacred journey of Lord Ganesh (Nirnay Samadhiya) as he sets out on the revered Ashtavinayak Aastha Yatra. Weaving spiritual splendour with warm, intimate family moments, the show captures the divine parivaar’s experiences of love, duty, inner conflicts, and the power of forgiveness. In the upcoming episodes, as Sindhurasur’s (Nirbhay Wadhwa) plans begin to fall apart, his subordinates Uddand (Vipul Pandey) and Kamalasur (Saiyog Sogani) try to abduct Riddhi (Narayani Varne) and Siddhi (Shreya Patel).…
Read MoreCrackling Bonfires and Festive Cheer: Sony SAB Artists Share Their Lohri Traditions
Mumbai: As winter nights glow brighter with crackling bonfires and the air fills with folk music, laughter, and the aroma of festive treats, Lohri brings with it a heartfelt celebration of warmth, gratitude, and togetherness. Marking the harvest season and the promise of longer days ahead, the festival symbolises hope, prosperity, and new beginnings. This Lohri, beloved Sony SAB artists Avinesh Rekhi, Gaurav Chopra and Pari Bhati share what the festival means to them, reminiscing about childhood memories, family traditions, and the simple joys that make Lohri a celebration of…
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