Category: Education

Lucknow: Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) has received approval for a ₹20 crore project from the Government of India to establish a high-tech Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centre of Excellence on its campus, paving the way for advanced research, skill development and startup support in Uttar Pradesh. The project has been approved under the IndiaAI Mission of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). Under the initiative, the university aims to develop advanced AI infrastructure and strengthen the state’s emerging technology ecosystem. The project has been pursued under…

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Gonda: ICIT Education Society, Gonda, organised mehndi and art competitions to mark the auspicious occasions of Navratri and Vijayadashami, providing students with a platform to showcase their creativity, artistic skills and imagination. Students participated enthusiastically in both competitions. In the mehndi competition, participants displayed their artistic abilities through attractive and intricate designs, while the art competition featured colourful paintings and creative illustrations. In the art competition, Divyanshi secured first place, followed by Anshika Yadav in second place, Srishti Srivastava in third and Jyoti Sharma in fourth. The winners were felicitated…

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Gonda: National Public School in Bariyarpurwa celebrated Navratri with devotion and enthusiasm on Saturday, featuring prayers to the nine forms of Goddess Durga, aarti and vibrant cultural performances by students. The programme brought together students, teachers, parents and local dignitaries, who enjoyed the festive celebrations and appreciated the children’s performances. The event commenced with the aarti of Goddess Durga, led by Arvind Soni, popularly known as Bablu Soni, the councillor of Bariyarpurwa ward. Teachers and parents also participated in the prayers and sought the blessings of the Goddess. As part…

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Lucknow: Study Hall School’s Dewa Road campus came alive with music, dance and vibrant cultural celebrations as it hosted Dandiya Raas 2026 on Thursday, October 15. The colourful evening brought together students, parents and families for a celebration of traditional festivities, community spirit and the joy of Garba and Dandiya. The school campus was transformed into a festive setting, adorned with traditional décor that reflected the spirit and cultural richness of the occasion. Students, parents and other attendees arrived in colourful ethnic attire, adding to the vibrancy of the celebration.…

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Dandiya Night 2026 brings students, parents and teachers together in a vibrant celebration of culture and creativity Lucknow: The campus of Delhi Public School, Shaheedpath, Lucknow, transformed into a vibrant celebration of colour, music and tradition as the school hosted its much-awaited Dandiya Night 2026. Blending festive exuberance with student creativity, the evening brought together students, parents and teachers for a memorable celebration of culture, community and togetherness. The event was graced by CEO Swati Pal, Principal Dr Manju Lakhanpal, Vice Principal Swati Singh Malhotra and Admission Head Divya Singh.…

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Lucknow: Anandotsava 2.0 opened on Thursday with a vibrant celebration of intellectual pursuits, artistic expression and cultural heritage, bringing together students and distinguished guests for a series of competitions and performances. The inaugural ceremony began with the traditional lighting of the lamp, followed by Saraswati Pooja, seeking the blessings of the goddess of learning. Sachidanand Singh, Principal of the ISC Wing, welcomed the gathering and set the tone for the celebrations. Sanjiv Mishra, former Vice Chancellor of Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Lucknow, attended as the chief guest and shared…

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Gonda: Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Degree College organised a Kalash Decoration Competition under the Seva Sankalp campaign, with 149 students participating in the event hosted by the college’s Cultural Committee in the Sand Model Room. Acting Principal Prof. Sandeep Kumar Srivastava said such competitions help students develop respect for Indian culture, traditional art, creativity and the country’s rich cultural heritage. Dr Chaman Kaur, convener of the Cultural Committee, described the event as a meaningful initiative to preserve and promote India’s cultural traditions in keeping with the objectives of the Seva…

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Gonda: A three-day free inter-school sports competition began at St Xavier’s Senior Secondary School, Gonda, with enthusiastic participation from players representing nine schools across the district. The event features volleyball, kho-kho and taekwondo competitions, providing students with a platform to showcase their sporting skills. District Sports Officer Ranjit Raj, Father Arun Moras of Fatima School, St Xavier’s Senior Secondary School Manager Suzanne Dutta, Principal Payal Dubey and Jean Anandan, Principal of St Xavier’s Malviya Nagar, inaugurated the event by interacting with the participating players. Addressing the gathering, Suzanne Dutta said…

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Barabanki: Abu Shama Ansari, Secretary (Publicity and Publications) of the All India Minorities Forum for Democracy, has appealed to Urdu speakers and members of the Urdu-speaking community to make purchasing and reading at least one newspaper regularly a habit in every household. Expressing concern over the challenges facing newspaper publications, he stressed that active support from readers is essential for the survival and stability of journalism, particularly Urdu journalism. Ansari pointed out that despite a substantial population capable of reading and understanding Urdu, the circulation of individual Urdu newspapers has…

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