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India–Russia Art Dialogue Comes Alive in Delhi as “Dream Vision: India” Exhibition Opens on 7 December

Arijit Bose

New Delhi — Delhi is set to witness a landmark cultural convergence as “Dream Vision: India,” a first-of-its-kind Indo–Russian art exhibition, opens today at the Lalit Kala Akademi. Curated by celebrated Russian artist Nikas Safronov, the exhibition marks the beginning of a major international cultural series aimed at strengthening artistic diplomacy between India, Russia and the wider world. The exhibition will run in New Delhi from 7–21 December and later travel to Mumbai from 25 December 2025 to 15 January 2026. Described as a space where “the language of art…

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Bhatkhande’s Grand Centenary to Bring India’s Hindustani Classical Maestros to Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow— Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, one of India’s premier institutions dedicated to classical arts, is set to celebrate its Centenary Year with grandeur and cultural brilliance. Marking 100 years of its artistic legacy, the university will host a three-day International Music Conference from December 18 to 20, 2025, featuring some of the nation’s most celebrated artistes across vocal, instrumental and classical dance traditions. Themed “Indian Cultural Traditions in the Context of Viksit Bharat 2047,” the conference aims to revisit India’s artistic heritage and envision its role in a culturally empowered future.…

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UP’s Next-Gen Musicians Excel in Khyal, Tarana, Thumri and Dhrupad Events

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi (UPSNA) continued the second phase of its prestigious State-Level Music Competition at the Sant Gadge Ji Auditorium, drawing exceptional performances from promising young classical vocalists across the state. The competition, scheduled from December 8 to 11, entered a vibrant day of contests on Tuesday, featuring categories such as Khayal, Tarana, Dhrupad, Dhamar, Thumri and Dadra in the junior division. The youth category will follow on Wednesday, December 10. Top Performers in Junior Categories The day brought forward a rich display of classical prowess:…

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Sonia Gandhi at 79: Steering Congress from Shadows

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Sonia Gandhi, born Edvige Antonia Albina Maino on December 9, 1946, in the quaint town of Lusiana near Vicenza, Italy, stands as one of contemporary India’s most enigmatic and influential political figures. Her early life in a modest Roman Catholic household amid post-World War II Europe could hardly have presaged her eventual centrality to Indian politics. Yet, her marriage in 1968 to Rajiv Gandhi, the scion of India’s iconic Nehru-Gandhi dynasty, would dramatically alter her trajectory. After acquiring Indian citizenship in 1983, Sonia remained largely in the private…

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Metaphor Lucknow LitFest 2025 Set to Unfold: A Two-Day Celebration of Literature, Ideas and Culture

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The city is preparing to welcome one of its most anticipated cultural events of the year—Metaphor Lucknow LitFest 2025, scheduled for 13–14 December 2025. Spanning across the Lawns, Baithak, and the Auditorium, the festival will bring together distinguished authors, poets, filmmakers, historians, thinkers, and performers for two days of powerful conversations and artistic experiences. The upcoming edition promises a vibrant mix of literature, cinema, heritage, poetry, children’s storytelling, stand-up comedy, and intellectual discourse, reinforcing Lucknow’s identity as a cultural capital. DAY 1 — December 13, 2025: Opening Day to…

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Zaiqa Aur Zabaan 2025: A Festive Fusion of Culture, Cuisine, and Compassion in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Lucknow is set to experience a heart-warming confluence of flavours, stories, art, and human warmth as the Talha Society and Kishwari Konnect come together to present Zaiqa Aur Zabaan–2025, a two-day cultural extravaganza that blends celebration with social responsibility. Organised as a Christmas and New Year special, the festival will be held on December 13 and 14, 2025, at the Dilkusha Colony Club from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. What sets this festival apart is not just its curated lineup of interactive sessions, performances, and cultural exchanges,…

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Millennium Cup Race 2025 Concludes with Vibrant Contests and Elegant Showcases

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Millennium Cup Race 2025, held amid much enthusiasm and spirited participation, concluded on Sunday with an impressive line-up of equestrian contests and lifestyle-oriented category awards. Hosted under the aegis of the Lucknow Race Course / Lucknow Turf Club, the event brought together riders, families, sports enthusiasts and dignitaries for an engaging day of competitive racing and celebratory recognitions. Indianbred Horse Race Results Announced The highlight of the day, the 1st Race – Indianbred Horse Race, drew keen attention as seasoned owners and skilled jockeys vied for top honours.…

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TLT Weekend Longread: IndiGo in Freefall: Inside India’s Worst Airline Meltdown in a Decade

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: In what aviation veterans describe as India’s worst airline crisis in over ten years, budget carrier IndiGo has spent the past week clawing its way out of a catastrophic operational collapse that grounded more than a thousand flights in a single day and left tens of thousands of passengers stranded at airports from Delhi to Srinagar. Triggered by a severe pilot shortage and compounded by newly enforced flight duty regulations, IndiGo’s meltdown exposed deep fissures in the country’s aviation ecosystem—dominant market share, aggressive expansion, and an over-lean revenue…

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Isabella Thoburn College Rings in the Festive Season with Christmas Cantata 2025

Arijit Bose

Lucknow — Isabella Thoburn College ushered in the Christmas spirit with a warm and heartfelt Christmas Cantata on Saturday evening. The event, held at 6:00 pm in the college auditorium, began with the traditional Candlelight Service and featured a beautifully curated sequence of carols and hymns under the theme “The Savior is Born.” The campus was adorned with festive charm — glittering stars, twinkling lights, wreaths, Christmas trees, and the familiar jingle of bells — setting a magical backdrop as the college community celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ. The programme…

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Dhurandhar: A Spy Thriller Consumed by Controversy on the Eve of Release

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: As Bollywood prepares for the release of one of its most ambitious films of the decade, Dhurandhar, the spotlight has shifted from its cinematic scale to its spiralling controversies. Directed by Aditya Dhar, celebrated for Uri: The Surgical Strike, the Ranveer Singh–starrer was expected to be a high-voltage comeback vehicle for the actor. Instead, it finds itself entangled in legal battles, cultural storms and fierce online polarization—all before its December 5 release. Mounted on a staggering ₹280 crore budget with a runtime of 3 hours 34 minutes, Dhurandhar is…

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