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Experts Share Their Views on the Relevance, Challenges and Implementation of the Panchakosha-Based Education System

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The three-day National Conference on “Panchakosha-Based Education System: Relevance, Challenges and Implementation” concluded on 16 October at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Lucknow. The conference was organised under the guidance and patronage of the University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Raj Kumar Mittal, jointly by the Department of Yoga, BBAU, and Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas, New Delhi. The conference was sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Northern Regional Centre, New Delhi. The valedictory session was attended by Prof. Anil Kumar Shukla, former Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Jyotiba…

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Sir Syed Ahmad Khan’s Legacy of Education and Communal Harmony Recalled at UP Congress Headquarters

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee organised a discussion at its headquarters in Lucknow to mark the birth anniversary of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, the renowned social reformer and pioneer of modern education in India. Speakers remembered his contributions to education, scientific thinking, social harmony and Hindu-Muslim unity, emphasising the continued relevance of his ideals. Addressing the gathering, Dr Tariq Siddiqui, former president of the Aligarh Muslim University Students’ Association, Lucknow, described Sir Syed Ahmad Khan as a pioneer of modern education and scientific thought. He said Sir Syed believed…

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Durga Puja Pandal Themes Turn Lucknow into a ‘Mini Bengal’, Celebrating Uttam Kumar, Kolkata Traditions and Ayodhya’s Ram Temple

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The festive spirit of Durga Puja has transformed Lucknow into a ‘Mini Bengal’, with elaborately designed pandals celebrating everything from Ayodhya’s Ram Temple and the legacy of legendary Bengali actor Uttam Kumar to Kolkata’s iconic Durga Puja, rural Bengal and traditional idol decorations. The city’s century-old Bengali Club and Young Men’s Association have dedicated their celebrations to Uttam Kumar, while the Jogendra Pathak Road Puja Committee is recreating the atmosphere of Kolkata’s celebrated Durga Puja. Other organisers are showcasing Bengal’s cultural heritage through distinctive themes, traditional craftsmanship and contemporary…

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Om Charitable Trust Hosts Its First Dandiya Night in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Traditional attire, vibrant colours and the rhythmic beats of Garba and Dandiya marked the first Dandiya Night organised by Om Charitable Trust at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow. The cultural event witnessed enthusiastic participation by women dressed in colourful Gujarati and traditional outfits, who danced to the beats of festive music and celebrated the spirit of togetherness. Several prominent personalities from the city and a large number of women attended the programme, which continued late into the evening. Namrata Pathak attended the event as the chief guest…

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Anupriya Patel Sounds Poll Bugle in Pratapgarh, Says Apna Dal (S) Ready for 2027 UP Elections

Arijit Bose

Party chief calls for every vote to go to NDA, highlights OBC reservation and caste census Pratapgarh: Apna Dal (S) national president and Union Minister of State Anupriya Patel on Saturday sounded the poll bugle for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, declaring that her party was prepared for the electoral battle and would work to help the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secure a third consecutive victory. Addressing thousands of party workers and supporters at a tribute and memorial programme organised at the GIC Ground in Pratapgarh to mark the…

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Dr Sonelal Patel Was a Pioneer of Social Justice, Says Krishna Patel

Arijit Bose

Apna Dal (Kamerawadi) seminar in Lucknow demands CBI probe into party founder’s death; Pallavi Patel stresses ideological strength ahead of 2027 Assembly polls Lucknow: Apna Dal (Kamerawadi) organised a seminar at the Gandhi Bhawan auditorium in Lucknow on Saturday to mark the 17th Parinirvan Diwas of party founder Dr Sonelal Patel. Party office-bearers and workers from various districts of Uttar Pradesh attended the programme and paid tribute to his contribution to social justice and the empowerment of disadvantaged communities. Addressing the gathering as the chief guest, party national president Krishna…

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Raja Guru’s Distinctive Style Shines in ‘Jaise Radhe Krishna’, the Promotional Song of ‘Darkaar’

Arijit Bose

Mumbai (Anil Bedag): When the rhythm of music blends with an artist’s confidence and stage energy, a performance becomes more than just a song—it turns into a memorable experience for the audience. Bringing this appeal to the screen is ‘Jaise Radhe Krishna’, the official promotional song of the upcoming Hindi feature film ‘Darkaar’. Actor Raja Guru captures attention with his impressive screen presence, engaging performance, and distinctive style. Conceptualised around a stage performance, the song aims to give the film’s promotional campaign a fresh identity. Alongside Raja Guru, the song…

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Gonda District Panchayat Member Bhawani Bhikh Shukla Joins Samajwadi Party

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Bhawani Bhikh Shukla, a district panchayat member and representative of the Katra block pramukh in Gonda district, joined the Samajwadi Party (SP) on Friday in the presence of party president Akhilesh Yadav at the party headquarters in Lucknow. Shukla, who was associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), joined the SP along with his family members Bhagwan Shukla, Krishna Bhagwan Shukla, Shiv Bhagwan Shukla, Vishnu Bhagwan Shukla and Shankar Bhagwan Shukla. Shukla is considered close to former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. He had earlier come into the…

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Sanjay Singh Alleges Voter List Irregularities in UP, Demands Publication of Names

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Uttar Pradesh in-charge and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh accused the BJP and the Election Commission of India of alleged irregularities in the state’s electoral rolls, demanding transparency in the addition and deletion of voter names ahead of the next Assembly elections. Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters in Lucknow, Singh alleged that Uttar Pradesh was witnessing a pattern of voter manipulation similar to what his party had claimed in Delhi and West Bengal. He called for the complete publication of newly added…

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Dozens Join Rashtriya Lok Dal in Lucknow, Reaffirm Faith in Jayant Singh’s Leadership

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Dozens of people joined the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) at a membership programme held at the party’s state headquarters on Thursday, expressing confidence in the leadership of national president Chaudhary Jayant Singh and the ideology of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna awardee Chaudhary Charan Singh. The programme was chaired by RLD Uttar Pradesh president Aishwarya Raj Singh in the presence of former MLA Shivkaran Singh. Congress leaders Mohammad Mujahid and Mohammad Siraj, along with senior social workers Gufran Ahmad and V.S. Kamal, led the new members into the…

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