Author: Arijit Bose

The Palms Golf Club & Resort Hosts Successful Monthly Medal Round – July 2026

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Palms Golf Club & Resort, Lucknow, successfully organised the “The Palms Monthly Medal Round – July 2026” on July 25, 2026. The tournament witnessed enthusiastic participation from 51 golfers across various age groups and handicap categories, showcasing exceptional skill and competitive spirit. The special prizes included the Straightest Drive (Hole No. 1), won by Vishnukant Pandey, and Closest to the Pin (Hole No. 3), secured by R.P. Shahi. In the Veterans Category, Group Captain Rajesh G. Srivastava emerged as the winner, while Yogesh Bajpai was the runner-up. In…

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Amity Hosts “Study @ UK – Open House University Fair”

Arijit Bose

Representatives from 32 Leading UK Universities Guide Students on Higher Education Opportunities Abroad Lucknow: Amity International School, Viraj Khand, in collaboration with the Amity Career Counselling & Guidance Cell, successfully hosted the “Study @ UK – Open House University Fair” in association with the British Council. The initiative was designed to provide students with first-hand exposure to international higher education opportunities and help them make informed academic and career choices. Organised under the visionary guidance of Founder President, Dr. Ashok K. Chauhan, and Chairperson, Dr. (Mrs.) Amita Chauhan, the event…

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SGPGIMS Scientists Develop Human Heart Valve Cell Culture System, Advancing the Future of Regenerative Heart Valve Therapy

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Researchers at the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow, have achieved an important breakthrough by successfully isolating and growing human heart valve interstitial cells (VICs) in the laboratory. These cells play a vital role in maintaining the structure of heart valves and repairing damaged valve tissue. The researchers also modified the cells’ metabolism to study how their functions change during disease. This work is an important step toward developing tissue-engineered human heart valves that may benefit patients requiring heart valve replacement in the future. This study…

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*SGPGIMS Achieves North India’s First Successful Haplo-Identical Bone Marrow Transplant for Rare Genetic Disease X-ALD; Father Donates Stem Cells

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) has successfully performed its first haplo-identical bone marrow transplant for a 5-year-old child suffering from the rare genetic neurological disorder X-linked Adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD). The child’s father acted as the life-saving donor for this complex procedure, carried out under the National Programme for Rare Diseases. Dr. Sayan Sinha Roy, Assistant Professor in the Department of Hematology, said this is SGPGIMS’s first successful bone marrow transplant for X-ALD in North India. The achievement was accomplished under the leadership Dr. Rajesh Kashyap, Head, Department…

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SGPGIMS Organises Awareness Programme ‘Spandan: Cancer, Treatment and Beyond’ on World Head & Neck Cancer Day

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: On the occasion of World Head & Neck Cancer Day, the Department of Head & Neck Surgery at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow, organised an awareness programme titled “Spandan: Cancer, Treatment and Beyond” to spread awareness about head and neck cancers, their early detection, advanced treatment options and rehabilitation. The programme was attended by SGPGIMS Dean Prof. Shaleen Kumar as the chief guest and Chief Medical Superintendent Prof. Devendra Gupta as the guest of honour. The event commenced with a welcome address by Dr Amit…

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SGPGI Doctors Perform India’s Youngest Robotic Thyroid Surgery on Six-year-old Girl

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: :In a first for India, doctors at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow, have successfully performed a robotic thyroid surgery on a six-year-old girl, making her the youngest child in India to undergo this procedure. The surgery was led by Prof. (Dr.) Gyan Chand and his team from the Department of Endocrine and Breast Surgery. Globally, the youngest reported patient to have undergone robotic thyroid surgery is a five-year-old girl from South Korea. The child was brought to SGPGIMS for the management of a nodule in…

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Phoenix Palassio’s Beauty Edit Emerges as Lucknow’s Biggest Glamour Destination

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Phoenix Palassio, Lucknow, hosted its grand Beauty Edit, bringing together the finest names from the beauty and wellness industry under one roof. The event witnessed an overwhelming response from beauty enthusiasts across the city, who experienced the latest trends and innovations across luxury skincare, makeup, haircare, and K-beauty. The Beauty Edit featured an impressive lineup of renowned beauty brands including Sephora, KIKO Milano, Kama Ayurveda, Geetanjali Salon, Nykaa Luxe, MAC, and Dyson, offering visitors an exclusive opportunity to explore premium beauty products, experience live demonstrations, and engage with industry…

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Phoenix Palassio Celebrates International Chess Day with Srinivasa Ramanujan Trophy 2026

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* Players across various age categories showcased exceptional talent * Winners felicitated with trophies and gift hampers Lucknow: On the occasion of International Chess Day, Phoenix Palassio, Lucknow, in collaboration with the UP Chess Sports Association and the Lucknow Chess Association, successfully hosted the Srinivasa Ramanujan Trophy – International Chess Day Blitz Tournament 2026. The tournament witnessed enthusiastic participation from chess enthusiasts across multiple age groups, who showcased exceptional strategy, concentration, and sportsmanship throughout the competition. The event was graced by A. K. Raizada, Honorary General Secretary, UP Chess Sports…

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Women Awareness Chaupal Organised in Bareilly Under Chairmanship of UP State Women Commission Member Pushpa Pandey

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: A Nari Jagrookta Chaupal (Women Awareness Chaupal) programme was organised at the Block Development Office of Bithri Chainpur in Bareilly under the chairmanship of Pushpa Pandey, Member of the Uttar Pradesh State Women Commission, Lucknow. The programme was attended by Block Pramukh Brijesh Kumari, Block Development Officer Ashish Pal, Child Development Project Officer Vimla, UP SRLM representative Manju Rathore, Supervisor of Child Development and Nutrition Department Shweta Pathak, District Mission Coordinator Rinki Saini, Harvinder Kaur, Gender Specialist from the Hub for Empowerment of Women, and Chanchal Gangwar, Centre Administrator…

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Bareilly Administration Reviews Annual Action Plan Preparation Under Gram Vikas Yojana

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Bareilly: A review meeting regarding the preparation of the annual action plan for Gram Panchayats, Kshetra Panchayats and the District Panchayat for the financial year 2026-27 was held at the Collectorate auditorium under the chairmanship of District Magistrate Avinash Singh. During the meeting, the District Panchayat Raj Officer informed that the establishment of Aadhaar service centres in six large Gram Panchayats has been proposed. The initiative aims to provide Aadhaar-related services to rural residents locally, reducing their dependence on head post offices for such work. Addressing officials, District Magistrate Avinash…

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