Author: Arijit Bose

India Eye Fourth Straight Win Against Netherlands to Enter Super Eight on High

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Reigning champions India, led by captain Suryakumar Yadav, will look to complete a winning ‘four’ in the group stage when they face the Netherlands national cricket team in Ahmedabad, aiming to enter the ICC T20 World Cup Super Eight as Group A toppers. India head into the contest brimming with confidence after a commanding 61-run victory over arch-rivals Pakistan national cricket team in Colombo. A blistering 77-run knock from wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan set the tone in that encounter, helping India seal qualification for the next round. Having won…

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India and France Elevate Ties to Special Global Strategic Partnership After Mumbai Talks

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: India and France have agreed to broaden their long-standing bilateral relationship, elevating it to a “Special Global Strategic Partnership” following high-level talks between Narendra Modi and Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai. The announcement came at the conclusion of Macron’s three-day visit to India, during which both leaders held extensive discussions covering defence, technology, clean energy and global security. Addressing the media after their meeting, Prime Minister Modi described the upgraded partnership as a reflection of deep mutual trust and a shared commitment to global stability amid rising geopolitical uncertainties. Strategic…

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STF Busts Interstate Cannabis Racket in Lucknow; Odisha Link Unearthed, Internet Calls Used to Evade Tracking

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a major crackdown on interstate narcotics trafficking, the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has arrested four members of an organised gang allegedly smuggling cannabis from Odisha to the state capital and distributing it across multiple districts. The arrests were made in Gomti Nagar Extension, where STF teams intercepted a truck and an escort vehicle near Shalimar Bundh following surveillance and specific intelligence inputs. Officers recovered 3.70 quintals of ganja valued at approximately ₹92.5 lakh, along with a truck, a Scorpio SUV, five mobile phones, a Wi-Fi dongle…

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Ancient Churawanpur Pond Freed from Encroachment; Varanasi Civic Body Begins Restoration Drive

Arijit Bose

Varanasi: In a significant step toward water conservation and environmental restoration, the Varanasi Municipal Corporation has cleared encroachments from a centuries-old pond spread across approximately two-and-a-half bighas in Churawanpur. The action marks a major push by civic authorities to reclaim and revive traditional water bodies in the holy city of Varanasi. According to officials, a substantial portion of the historic pond had been illegally occupied, diminishing its original structure and water retention capacity. Acting on complaints, a joint team of the municipal corporation and the revenue department conducted an on-site…

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IIM Lucknow Report Validates ‘Temple Economy Model’; Ayodhya Witnesses Economic Surge After Ram Mandir

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A new study by the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow) has endorsed the impact of the “Temple Economy Model,” highlighting a dramatic economic transformation in Ayodhya following the construction of the Ram Mandir. The report, titled “Economic Renaissance of Ayodhya,” presents a comparative analysis of the city’s economic conditions before and after the temple’s development. It concludes that religious infrastructure, when supported by strong governance and long-term planning, can act as a powerful catalyst for regional economic growth. According to the study, prior to the temple’s construction,…

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Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.P. Singh Highlights Achievements on 51st Foundation Day of MJPRU

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: On the 51st Foundation Day of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.P. Singh extended warm greetings to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the people of the Rohilkhand region in a special interaction with Lucknow Tribune. Reflecting on the university’s journey, Prof. Singh emphasized that education remains the most transformative force in human life, drawing inspiration from India’s ancient centers of learning such as Nalanda University and Takshashila University. He reaffirmed the university’s guiding motto, “Charaiveti, Charaiveti” (keep moving forward), as central to its academic vision. MJPRU, one…

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CSIR–Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow celebrated Platinum Jubilee Celebrations 

Arijit Bose

Lucknow – CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute Lucknow celebrated its 75th Annual Day along with the Platinum Jubilee celebrations at the institute campus, marking seventy-five years of dedicated service in drug discovery, biomedical research, and public health. The programme brought together scientists, research scholars, technical and administrative staff, students, and invited guests to commemorate the institute’s scientific achievements and ongoing initiatives. Dr. Radha Rangarajan, the Director, CSIR-CDRI, extended a warm welcome to the Chief Guest, Dr. N. Kalaiselvi, Director General, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research and Secretary, DSIR, Government of…

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Kendriya Vidyalaya Shivgarh, Raebareli, UP Students Visit CSIR-CIMAP under CSIR Jigyasa

Arijit Bose

150 Students Explore Medicinal & Aromatic Plant Research and Advanced Agricultural Technologies Lucknow: Under the CSIR Jigyasa academic exposure initiative, a group of 150 students, along with five faculty members from Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV), Shivgarh, Raebareli, UP visited CSIR–Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP), Lucknow, on 17 February 2026. The visit was organized to provide students with scientific orientation and hands-on exposure to medicinal and aromatic plant research, advanced agricultural technologies, and innovation-driven farming practices. The programme commenced with an introductory session outlining CSIR-CIMAP’s mandate, research priorities, and…

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Kohrra Season 2 Review: A Haunting Return to Punjab’s Moral Fog

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: There are crime dramas that solve murders, and then there are crime dramas that expose societies. Kohrra Season 2 firmly belongs to the latter category. Premiering on Netflix on February 11, 2026, the Punjabi-language series returns not merely as a sequel but as a deeper, more intimate excavation of grief, guilt, and systemic rot. Created by Sudip Sharma (who directs alongside Faisal Rahman), the six-episode season shifts its focus from the broader socio-political canvas of the first installment to a more piercing, character-driven narrative. The murder at the center…

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Rajnath Singh Inaugurates BEL Missile Integration Facility in Bengaluru; Flags Off Two Akash Regiments

Arijit Bose

New Delhi/Bengaluru |  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday inaugurated a new missile integration facility at Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in Bengaluru and flagged off the combat systems of the third and fourth regiments of the Akash missile system. During the event, the Defence Minister also formally unveiled the Mountain Fire Control Radar, designed specifically for deployment in high-altitude and mountainous terrains. Strengthening India’s Air Defence Describing the development as a major step towards strengthening India’s air defence capabilities, Singh said indigenous air defence and anti-drone systems had proven their…

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