Author: Arijit Bose

Rahul Gandhi Visits Indore, Consoles Families Affected by Toxic Water Tragedy

Arijit Bose

Indore: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited Indore to express solidarity with families affected by a severe drinking water contamination crisis in the city’s Bhagirathpura locality. The incident, caused by sewage mixing with the potable water supply, has led to multiple deaths and the illness of hundreds, raising serious questions over civic administration in a city often projected as India’s cleanest. Upon his arrival, Gandhi first visited Bombay Hospital, where several victims of the contamination are undergoing treatment for vomiting, diarrhoea and…

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“Give Jobs or Pay ₹10,000” — Sanjay Singh as ‘Rozgar Do, Samajik Nyay Do’ Padyatra Draws Massive Support in Mirzapur

Arijit Bose

Public anger over unemployment, education and healthcare failures echoes across Mirzapur; padyatra to conclude in Sarnath Mirzapur/Lucknow: The second day of the “Rozgar Do, Samajik Nyay Do” padyatra, led by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) senior leader, Uttar Pradesh in-charge and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, witnessed historic public support in Mirzapur on Saturday. From city streets to rural stretches, large crowds joined the march, turning it into a powerful expression of public anger against unemployment, social injustice and what the party termed as the failure of governance in Uttar Pradesh.…

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UP Sangeet Natak Akademi to Organise Dhrupad Festival in Ayodhya on January 19–20

Arijit Bose

Dhrupad vocal recitals along with Pakhawaj, Vichitra Veena and Surbahar performances to enthral audiences Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi (UPSNA), in collaboration with Shri Hanumat Vishwakala Sangeet Ashram, Pramodvan, Ayodhya, is set to organise a two-day Dhrupad Festival on January 19 and 20. The festival is being held to commemorate the death anniversary of Dr Ram Shankar Das, globally renowned as Swami Pagal Das, a legendary exponent of the Pakhawaj. The event is being organised in line with the vision and directives of the Hon’ble Chief Minister of…

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Lok Chaupal Welcomes Spring, Colourful Kites Soar Over Gomti Riverbank

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The arrival of spring was celebrated with vibrant colours, music and folk traditions at the 82nd Lok Chaupal organised by the Lok Sanskriti Shodh Sansthan on Saturday at the Ahimardan Patalpuri Temple परिसर. Held in a festive atmosphere, the event marked Basantotsav with a kite-flying competition that transformed the Gomti riverbank into a lively canvas of fluttering, colourful kites. The programme opened with a Shri Ram Stavan rendered by Chaupal in-charge Archana Gupta. Sansthan president Jitesh Srivastava formally welcomed the participants, while secretary Dr Sudha Dwivedi introduced the theme…

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Works of Five Lucknow Artists Featured at International Print Biennale in Kolkata

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Lucknow, long recognised for its rich and vibrant artistic legacy, continues to make a strong mark on national and international art platforms. Carrying forward this tradition, works by five artists from the city have been selected for display at a prestigious international exhibition in Kolkata, highlighting the strength of Lucknow’s contemporary printmaking scene. Providing details, Bhupendra Kumar Asthana said that selected printmaking works by artists from Lucknow are being showcased at the Third Print Biennale, organised by the National Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi. The biennale is being held…

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Swami Vivekananda Jayanti Celebrations: Eighth Day Concludes at Ramakrishna Math, Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The nine-day celebrations marking the 164th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda are being observed with great devotion and enthusiasm at Ramakrishna Math, Lucknow. The eighth day of the celebrations concluded on Friday with a series of spiritual, cultural, and devotional programmes. The day began early in the morning with the Mangala Arati of Sri Sri Thakur Ji, followed by Vedic mantra chanting conducted by Swami Ishtakripananda of Ramakrishna Math. A spiritually enriching Sat Satsang was later delivered by Swami Muktinathananda Maharaj, inspiring devotees with the life and ideals of…

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India’s favourite TV show now on the big-screen: Zee Studios and Edit II unveils the laugh-out-loud trailer of Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! – Fun on the Run

Arijit Bose

Produced by Zee Cinema, Sanjay Kohli, and Binaiffer Kohli, presented by Zee Studios and Sanjay Kohli the film stars Shubhangi Atre, Vidisha Srivastava, Aasif Sheikh, Rohitashv Gour, Ravi Kishan, Mukesh Tiwari and Nirahua in pivotal roles Mumbai: India’s most loved television comedy is ready to raise the entertainment bar — this time on the big screen. After entertaining audiences for over a decade on television, Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! expands its universe with its upcoming theatrical outing, Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! – Fun on the Run. Zee Studios, and Edit…

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Avik Agrawal from Mumbai bags the ‘Spell Master of India’ title at SBI Life Spell Bee Season 15

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: SBI Life Spell Bee, one of India’s long-running spelling competitions, concluded its Grand Finale, marking the successful culmination of the 15th edition of the initiative in association with Mirchi. Eleven-year-old, Master Avik Agrawal, from Bombay Scottish School, Powai, Mumbai, emerged as the winner, through a gruelling competition that witnessed participation from over 1.25 lakh students across 300 schools nationwide, earning him the prestigious ‘Spell Master of India’ national title. The Grand Finale, hosted by Indian actor, fashion designer and television presenter Ms. Mandira Bedi, witnessed an engaging face-off among…

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This Republic Day a divine cinematic storm unleashes as Kantara Chapter 1 premieres on Zee Cinema

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: This Republic Day, Zee Cinema brings home an epic divine saga as Kantara Chapter 1 makes its World Television Premiere on Monday, 26th January at 7 PM. Headlined by Rishabh Shetty and Rukmani Vasanth, the film is a grand celebration of faith, roar of devotion and a triumph of cinema, standing tall as cinematic masterpiece that celebrates our ancient spiritual roots. At its heart lies a deeply moving story of man, nature and the divine, portraying the sacrosanct bond that has been the bedrock of Indian communities for generations.…

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‘Shatak’ Trailer Launch: A New Cinematic Lens on the RSS’s 100-Year Journey

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: The trailer of the much-anticipated film Shatak: Sangh ke 100 Varsh, based on the 100-year journey of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), was launched with great fervour in Mumbai on Monday. The trailer was unveiled by senior RSS pracharak and member of the Akhil Bharatiya Karyakari Mandal, Dr. Manmohan Ji Vaidya, in the presence of several distinguished guests, marking a significant moment during the organisation’s centenary year. Ahead of the public launch, the filmmakers hosted an exclusive preview for select media representatives, offering a deeper insight into the film’s…

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