Category: Education

Lucknow: Students of La Martiniere Girls College have brought laurels to the institution by winning first place in two categories at the Pan-India Competition ANVESHAN, organised by ITIHAAS and supported by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, in New Delhi. Celebrating creativity, music and cultural expression, the competition witnessed participation from hundreds of entries from across the country. The students of La Martiniere Girls College emerged winners in both the CHESHTA category for Junior School and JUMBISH for Middle School. The winning performances were particularly notable as the lyrics…

Lucknow: La Martiniere College, Lucknow, has secured the second position in India in the Cfore School Ranking 2026 in the category of Best Boys Day Schools. The institution was also ranked No. 1 in Uttar Pradesh and No. 1 in Lucknow in the same category. Sharing the achievement, La Martiniere College Principal Gary Everett expressed pride in the recognition and dedicated the honour to the entire Martiniere family. Everett said the distinction reflected the collective commitment of the institution’s stakeholders, including the Local Committee of Governors, trustees, teaching faculty, administrative…

Lucknow: Three-day workshops on vocal music and instrumental music at Bhatkhande Sanskriti University, Lucknow, concluded successfully on Friday. Organised by the Departments of Vocal Music and Instrumental Music from September 23 to 25, the workshops provided students with intensive theoretical, technical and practical training in Hindustani classical music. Renowned vocalist Vidushi Anjali Malhar conducted the vocal workshop on the theme ‘Variants of Raag Bilawal’. She demonstrated aspects of alaap, swar expansion and performance through two compositions in Devgiri Bilawal. Students also received practical training in alaap and palta patterns in…

Lucknow: Navyug Kanya Mahavidyalaya organised its first one-day National Service Scheme (NSS) camp under the guidance and leadership of Principal Professor Manjula Upadhyay. The camp began with the lighting of a ceremonial lamp and floral tribute before Goddess Saraswati by the principal and invited guests. NSS volunteers presented Saraswati Vandana, following which the guests were welcomed with saplings. BSc first-year student Unni Gupta presented a dance based on the NSS “Lakshya Geet”. The first session featured expert lectures by doctors from Max Super Speciality Hospital, Lucknow. Dr Ankita Garg, Consultant,…

Lucknow: Candidates who cleared the UPPSC-2025 Main Examination received an opportunity to sharpen their interview preparation through a special mock interview programme organised by the Social Welfare Department on Wednesday. The programme was held at Bhagidari Bhawan in Gomti Nagar, where officers associated with the Uttar Pradesh Academy of Administration and Management (UPAAM) and subject experts interacted with candidates, asked questions and assessed their preparedness for the interview stage. Experts shared practical guidance on handling interview questions, maintaining confidence and presenting one’s personality effectively before the interview panel. The exercise…

Gonda: The Primary Teachers’ Association, Gonda, organised an educational development seminar and organisational expansion programme at the Block Resource Centre in Wazirganj on Wednesday under the direction of the Uttar Pradesh Primary Teachers’ Association. The programme also witnessed the formation of a new block-level team, with the office-bearers declared elected unopposed by observer Pushkar Tiwari, president of the Belsar unit, and election officer Dileep Kumar. Santosh Singh was elected president, while Ravindra Shukla was named general secretary and Suman Kaushal treasurer. Ram Basant Singh was elected senior vice-president, while Arun…

From Mumbai to Melbourne: BITS Design School Students to Get Opportunity to Study at RMIT University International Opportunity for BITS Design School Students Mumbai (Anil Bedag): BITS Design School has entered into a five-year articulation agreement with RMIT University in Melbourne. Under the agreement, selected students who complete the first two years of the Bachelor of Design (Honours) programme at the BITS Design School’s Mumbai campus will have the opportunity to move to RMIT University and complete their Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours) degree. Students will also be able to…

Faith Meets Environmental Awareness at Mount Mary Fair ‘Green’ Message Resonates at Bandra’s Mount Mary Fair Mount Mary Fair Becomes a Platform for Environmental Awareness Mumbai (Anil Bedag): The Mount Mary Fair 2026 in Bandra, Mumbai, witnessed not only faith and community participation but also a strong message of environmental conservation. Under the GreenSweep initiative, supported by Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), BMC and Sangam Pratishthan, efforts are being made to promote the responsible collection and recycling of used PET bottles. More than 20 volunteers have been deployed at key locations…

Shreetron India Limited to establish smart classes, Rs. 300 crore approved, schools to be developed in a phased manner Currently, smart class facilities available in more than 32,000 schools, ICT Labs in more than 15,000 schools and digital libraries in 1,129 schools Tablets provided to more than 2 Lakh 61 Thousand teachers, Yogi Government emphasizes providing modern and better digital education to children Lucknow: Yogi government has taken a major step to further strengthen digital education in government primary schools of Uttar Pradesh. In the Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief…