Author: Arijit Bose

Darshanas – Our Traditional Education System

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Sri Rama is extolled as being expert in all subjects – the sastras, sciences and the arts. Let us see the various subjects an accomplished person in ancient India was educated in. The 18 Vidyasthanas enlist all the sciences for a well-rounded education, particularly for kings and leaders who require broad vision and deep foresight to take the entire society forward. Four Vedas and six Vedangas make for the basic ten; then we have four Upavedas viz. Dhanurveda (martial arts), Ayurveda (medicine), Gandharvaveda (fine arts) and Arthasastra (economics and…

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Veteran Artist and Litterateur Prof. Ram Jaiswal Passes Away

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Prof. Ram Jaiswal, a distinguished painter, sensitive educator and acclaimed litterateur, passed away  in Ajmer, Rajasthan, after prolonged illness. He was 90. Born on September 5, 1935, in Sadabad, Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), Prof. Jaiswal was an alumnus of Lucknow College of Arts and Crafts and remained deeply associated with the institution throughout his life. The news of his demise, received late on Wednesday evening, has plunged the art and literary fraternity across the country into mourning. A multifaceted and exceptionally gifted personality, Prof. Jaiswal earned his Diploma in Fine…

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Raku Firing Workshop explores Contemporary Dialogue

Arijit Bose
Raku Firing Workshop

Raku Firing Workshop explores Contemporary Dialogue of Clay and Fire Lucknow: A nine-day Raku Firing Workshop at Clay N Fire Studio, Jankipuram, concluded with an exhibition showcasing artworks created using the traditional Raku technique. The workshop focused on exploring new dimensions of clay art through technique, philosophy and artistic dialogue. Guest Bhupendra Kumar Asthana, while reviewing the exhibition, said such workshops are not limited to art creation alone but also play a crucial role in documentation, knowledge exchange and future artistic discourse. He noted that artist-led studios emerging in Lucknow…

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India’s First Eco-Spiritual Park to Come Up in Naimisharanya

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Naimisharanya is set to gain a unique national landmark with the development of India’s first eco-spiritual park, named Vedaranyam, blending ecology with spirituality. Spread across nearly 10 hectares and developed at an estimated cost of ₹20 crore, the park will be based on the theme “where nature meets eternal wisdom.” The Forest Department has prepared a detailed action plan to make the project distinctive. Around two lakh saplings of diverse species will be planted, including nearly 30 percent Vedic trees such as peepal, banyan, bael, amla, and shami. Banyan…

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Can Sjoerd Marijne sing the Redemption Song ?

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: When Hockey India announced on January 2, 2026, that Sjoerd Marijne would return as chief coach of the Indian women’s hockey team, it immediately stirred memories, emotions and expectations. For Indian hockey fans, Marijne’s name is inseparable from the extraordinary Tokyo 2020 Olympic campaign, where the women’s team rewrote history with a fourth-place finish that came heartbreakingly close to a medal. For the players, administrators and followers of the sport, his reappointment marks not just a coaching change, but a decisive moment of reckoning. This is not a…

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Quiet Hustle, Big Vision: Nikita Rawal’s 2026 Blueprint

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: While the New Year is often associated with celebrations and breaks, actor and performer Nikita Rawal has chosen a different path to welcome 2026—one rooted in work, discipline, and creative focus. For her, the year has begun not with parties, but with purposeful planning and preparation for four major projects lined up ahead. Away from the festive spotlight, Nikita has immersed herself in meetings, script discussions, and strategic planning. She firmly believes that a year does not shape itself; it is built through consistent effort and clear intent. This…

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Excel–Universal Deal Set to Change Entertainment Game

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: A decisive moment is unfolding for the Indian entertainment industry as Excel Entertainment, founded by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, moves towards a landmark partnership with global giant Universal Music Group (International). The deal is being seen as a strategic step to take Indian stories, music, and content to a wider global audience. Discussions between the two companies have been underway for several months. Universal Music Group has been keen to deepen its footprint in India’s fast-growing content market, while Excel views the alliance as aligned with its long-term…

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Gridlock Capital: Why Lucknow’s Streets Are Losing the Traffic War

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Lucknow, the city of nawabs and refined manners, is today battling a growing urban nightmare on its roads. What was once welcomed as an affordable and eco-friendly solution for last-mile connectivity—e-rickshaws and auto-rickshaws—has increasingly become synonymous with congestion, accidents and disorder. The unchecked rise of these three-wheelers has pushed the city’s traffic system to a breaking point, turning everyday commutes into tests of patience. Vehicle numbers in Lucknow are increasing at a steep rate of 10–12 per cent every year, with the total fleet crossing 3.1 million. E-rickshaws, running…

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Immersing self in knowledge powerhouse of Upanishads

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Vedas are called Sruti, which means, ‘what is heard.’ The Vedashave been handed down orally from generation to generation and have not been taught orlearned from any written text. That is how they got the name of Śruti. The oral tradition preserved the correct chanting and pronunciation with the tonal variations and proper accent that cannot be represented in any script. The three well-known tonal variations in Vedic chanting are: udātta (raised syllable), anudātta (lowered syllable) and svarita (falling syllable).   Error in chanting can bring about differences in…

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Jeewan Sunshine School Sets New Benchmarks in Holistic, Technology-Driven Education in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Jeewan Sunshine School (JSS) is rapidly emerging as one of Lucknow’s most progressive educational institutions, redefining school education through a blend of advanced technology, holistic learning, and strong value-based foundations. With a focus on nurturing next-generation leaders, the school offers a wide spectrum of academic and co-curricular facilities designed to prepare students for a competitive and fast-evolving world. A key highlight is its EdTech-integrated education system, developed in collaboration with Next Education, a global leader in EdTech solutions. This partnership enables AI-enabled, activity-based learning that goes beyond rote memorization,…

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