Author: Arijit Bose

MCA ANNOUNCES T20 MUMBAI LEAGUE SEASON 4 AND LAUNCHES INAUGURAL WOMEN’S LEAGUE

Arijit Bose

Rohit Sharma unveils trophies of both, men’s and women’s league Mumbai: Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) today announced the return of T20 Mumbai League with an exhilarating Season 4 and also launched the inaugural T20 Mumbai Women’s League, pitted to be the most exciting domestic tournaments in the women’s arena. The trophies for both tournaments were unveiled by Rohit Sharma, face of the league, at a glittering event in Mumbai that was also attended by Mumbai star and India players Sayali Satghare, MCA President Ajinkya Naik, Cabinet Minister and former MCA…

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Bougainvillea Festival Concludes at CSIR-NBRI; Winners Honoured with Awards

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The two-day Bougainvillea Festival organized by the CSIR–National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI), Lucknow, concluded with a grand prize distribution ceremony on Sunday. The event, held on March 14–15, celebrated the beauty and diversity of bougainvillea plants and attracted enthusiastic participation from gardeners, nurseries and horticulture enthusiasts across the city. The ceremony was graced by the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Anandiben Patel, who attended as the Chief Guest and presented awards to the winners of various competitions. Addressing the gathering, Dr. A.K. Shasany, Director of CSIR-NBRI, congratulated the winners and…

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From festivity to family moments: Sony SAB artists celebrate the spirit of Gudi Padwa

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Gudi Padwa is celebrated with joy, tradition, and the promise of new beginnings. From raising the traditional Gudi outside homes to preparing festive delicacies and gathering with loved ones, the festival carries a sense of renewal that brings families and communities together. While each household celebrates it in their own way, the spirit of Gudi Padwa often lies in the small rituals that make the day special, decorating homes, sharing festive meals, and taking a moment to welcome the year ahead with hope and gratitude. This Gudi Padwa, Sony…

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‘An Evening of Ghazals’ Enchants Audience at Lucknow Book Fair

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Poetry and music filled the air as Sahityakar Sansad and Naman Prakashan organised a special programme titled “An Evening of Ghazals” during the ongoing Lucknow Book Fair. The literary gathering brought together poets, writers, and literature lovers for an evening dedicated to the beauty of Urdu poetry. The programme began with a Vani Vandana presented by poet Anil Anwar. Guests at the event were welcomed and felicitated by Manoj Singh Chandel, Aawara Naveen, Munendra Shukla, Sudeep Upreti, and Pratishtha Shukla. Presiding over the event, noted poet Ramprakash Bekhud captivated…

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Lucknow Book Fair Draws Crowds on Day Three at Ravindralaya, Charbagh

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The third day of the ongoing Lucknow Book Fair at Ravindralaya Charbagh witnessed enthusiastic participation from readers, families, and literature lovers, with the venue buzzing with activity from morning until late evening on Sunday. Visitors to the fair found a diverse collection of books ranging from classical literature and traditional medicine to modern subjects such as artificial intelligence. At the Sharma Book Stall from Prayagraj, readers showed keen interest in titles like Hakim Luqman Ke Chamatkari Nuskhe, Dhanvantari Krit Ayurvedic Nighantu, Vrihad Booti Prakash, Bhartiya Jadi Bootiyan, and Chikitsa…

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This Is What ‘Modism’ Means: Indian Oil and Gas Tankers Safely Exit Strait of Hormuz Under the Tricolour

Arijit Bose

By Manoj Srivastava  Lucknow: Amid global tensions and disruptions in energy supply routes, several Indian-flagged oil and gas tankers have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz, ensuring the continuity of India’s energy supply. Supporters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi describe this as an example of decisive diplomacy and crisis management—what they term “Modism”. At a time when global instability has raised fears of fuel shortages, critics argue that if petrol, diesel and gas supplies had collapsed in India due to international developments, political unrest could have intensified domestically. They also…

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PurePower Distributor Hosts Electricians and Dealers Meet in Kothagudem

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: In a move aimed at strengthening the regional energy network, PurePower’s distributor Next Gen Enterprises organised a special engagement programme for electricians and dealers at a hotel in Kothagudem, Telangana. The two-session event was designed to connect and empower the local technical and business community from Khammam and Bhadradri Kothagudem districts. Recently, Next Gen Enterprises has been appointed as the regional distribution partner for PurePower. The programme began with a dedicated technical seminar for local electricians, who play a vital role in energy installations across the region. During…

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Long LPG Queues and Rising Anxiety: Understanding the Truth Behind the Gas Supply Crisis

Arijit Bose

By Atul Malikram New Delhi: Over the past few days, similar scenes have been reported from several cities across India—long queues outside LPG agencies, anxious households waiting for cylinder refills, and restaurant owners struggling to keep their kitchens running. In some unfortunate cases, elderly people reportedly fell ill after standing in queues for hours, intensifying public concern over the sudden shortage of cooking gas. Naturally, the question being asked by citizens and political parties alike is: why has there been such an abrupt shortage of LPG cylinders? Opposition leaders have…

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Food, Memory and Culture Take Centre Stage at Lucknow Bioscope’s ‘Panno Ke Bheetar’

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: An engaging afternoon of literature and gastronomy unfolded in the city as Lucknow Bioscope hosted Panno Ke Bheetar, a special book reading and discussion featuring An Invitation to Feast by noted food writer and journalist Sona Bahadur. The event was held on Sunday at a heritage venue on J. C. Bose Road in Qaiser Bagh, Lucknow, drawing food enthusiasts, readers and culture lovers. Bahadur’s book, which recently won the prestigious Gourmand Cookbook Awards, is an extensively researched exploration of eleven iconic Indian dishes, including Biryani, Dosa, Butter Chicken, Vada…

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Lord Parashurama is a Chiranjeevi (Immortal Being) — Swami Muktinathananda

Arijit Bose

During his weekly discourse on Sunday, Swami Muktinathananda Ji discussed Lord Parashurama in great detail. Lucknow: Swami Muktinathananda Ji, Adhyash of the Ramakrishna Math, stated during his Sunday discourse on the Ramakrishna Vachanamrita that Parashurama is regarded in Hinduism as the sixth avatar (incarnation) of Lord Vishnu. His life is considered a symbol of valor, asceticism, the defense of Dharma (righteousness), and resistance against injustice. He was born to Maharishi Jamadagni and Mata Renuka. Parashurama is believed to have been born during the Treta Yuga. He acquired the name “Parashurama”…

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