Author: Arijit Bose

IIT Kanpur to Host Its First-Ever FIDE-Rated Open Rapid Chess Tournament

Arijit Bose

Kanpur: The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur), through its Chess Club in association with SBI General Insurance Company Ltd. (SBI GIC), co-powered by SBI, is set to host the institute’s first-ever FIDE-rated Open Rapid Chess Tournament on 7 February 2026. This landmark event brings an officially rated international chess tournament to the IIT Kanpur campus and is open to chess players nationwide. The tournament will be held at the Yoga Hall, New Students’ Activity Centre (SAC), IIT Kanpur, starting at 9:00 AM onwards. Conducted in a 9-round Swiss…

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ZEE5 Unveils the Trailer of Shabad – Reet Aur Riwaaz, a Soulful and Heartfelt Father–Son Coming-of-Age Drama Set in Punjab

Arijit Bose

~ Directed by Ameet Guptha, the ZEE5 Original series premieres on 6th February starring Mihir Ahuja and Suvinder Vicky in the lead ~ Mumbai: ZEE5 today unveiled the trailer of its upcoming Hindi Original series Shabad – Reet Aur Riwaaz, a poignant six-episode drama that delves into the fragile emotional terrain of a father–son relationship, generational expectations, and the courage it takes to forge one’s own identity. Produced by Rusk Media and directed by Ameet Guptha, the series stars Mihir Ahuja and Suvinder Vicky in lead roles and is set…

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Emotion Is the Soul of Music, Not Just Notes and Rhythm: Sanjay Singh

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UP Sangeet Natak Akademi Regional Music Competition Prize Distribution Held in Lucknow Lucknow | Under the Ullas Utsav organised by the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi, the Prize Distribution Ceremony of the Regional Classical and Light Music Competition 2025–26 was held on Wednesday at the Sant Gadge Ji Auditorium of the Akademi. The event was organised in the august presence of eminent academicians, cultural administrators, artists, and award-winning participants. The ceremony was graced by Vice-Chancellor of Dr Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Sanjay Singh, as the Chief Guest. The programme commenced…

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CSIR-CIMAP to Organise Two-Day National Farmers’ Fair 2026 in Lucknow on January 30–31

Arijit Bose

Focus on Medicinal and Aromatic Crops, Farmer Prosperity, Value Addition, and Agri-Entrepreneurship Lucknow | The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research–Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP), a premier institute under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, will organise a two-day National Farmers’ Fair 2026 on January 30 and 31, 2026, at its campus in Lucknow. The event aims to strengthen farmers’ livelihoods by promoting scientific cultivation of medicinal and aromatic crops while creating new opportunities in rural entrepreneurship, women empowerment, and value addition across the agricultural…

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Suman Ghosh Begins Shoot of ‘Familywala’ with Windows Productions

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Celebrated filmmaker Suman Ghosh has commenced shooting for his next feature film Familywala, marking his first-ever collaboration with Windows Productions as the acclaimed banner celebrates 25 landmark years in the film industry. The comedy-family drama is co-produced by Maya Leela Films and promises a heartwarming blend of humour and emotions rooted in everyday family life. Headlined by Shiboprosad Mukherjee, Familywala brings together an impressive ensemble cast including Swastika Mukherjee, Sudipta Chakraborty and Anushua Mazumder in pivotal roles. Notably, both Swastika Mukherjee and Sudipta Chakraborty are making their debut association…

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Union Budget 2026–27: What Common People Expect as India Prepares for Historic Sunday Presentation

Arijit Bose

New Delhi | India is gearing up for the Union Budget 2026–27, to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 11:00 AM IST—marking a historic Sunday tabling and her ninth consecutive Budget. It will also be the third full Budget of the Modi-led NDA 3.0 government, coming at a time of global economic uncertainty and rising domestic expectations. The Budget is being framed against the backdrop of potential US tariff pressures, geopolitical shifts, and evolving global trade dynamics, while domestically the focus remains on sustaining…

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Industry Pins High Hopes on Union Budget 2026–27, Calls for Reforms Over Populism

Arijit Bose

New Delhi | India Inc is entering the Union Budget season with cautious optimism and sharp strategic expectations as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to table the Union Budget 2026–27 on Sunday, February 1, at 11:00 AM IST—the first time a full Union Budget will be presented on a Sunday. Against the backdrop of global economic uncertainty, including potential tariff pressures from the United States, shifting trade equations, and India’s long-term ambition of Viksit Bharat 2047, industry leaders are urging the government to prioritise structural reforms, fiscal prudence, and growth-oriented…

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Union Budget 2026–27: Uttar Pradesh Eyes Major Boost Ahead of 2027 Assembly Polls

Arijit Bose

Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state and an increasingly vital engine of national economic growth, is poised to be a key beneficiary of the Union Budget 2026–27, scheduled to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2026—marking the first-ever full Union Budget to be tabled on a Sunday. With Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s vision of transforming the state into “Uttam Pradesh” (an ideal state), expectations are high for enhanced central assistance to fast-track infrastructure creation, social welfare expansion, healthcare, education, and industrial growth. The timing…

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UP: ₹300-Crore Online Trading Scam Busted, Four Cybercriminals Arrested

Arijit Bose

Lucknow | In a major breakthrough against cybercrime, the Delhi Police Crime Branch’s Inter-State Cell has uncovered a large-scale online trading fraud operating across multiple states, with losses exceeding ₹300 crore. Four key accused involved in running the scam have been arrested from Lucknow and Kolkata, officials said. According to investigators, the cybercriminals lured thousands of people into fake online trading schemes by promising high and guaranteed returns. Victims were deceived through dummy trading apps, fake Telegram groups, and social media advertisements, creating the illusion of legitimate investment platforms. How the…

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‘Technical Glitch’ No Excuse: Allahabad High Court Orders UP Home Secretary to Explain Missing Police Station CCTV Footage

Arijit Bose

Lucknow | The Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) has taken a serious view of the failure to preserve CCTV footage at PGI Police Station, Lucknow, and has directed the Principal Secretary (Home), Uttar Pradesh, to personally conduct an inquiry into the matter. The court said that citing a “technical glitch” cannot be accepted as a valid explanation, especially when binding Supreme Court guidelines mandate preservation of such footage. The direction came while hearing a habeas corpus petition filed on behalf of Vivek Singh, who alleged that he was illegally detained by…

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