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LCWW Fusion 2025: A Grand Celebration of Art, Literature and Cultural Harmony

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The much-anticipated annual event of Lucknow Connection Worldwide (LCWW) — “LCWW Fusion 2025” — lit up the Gautam Buddha Research Auditorium in Gomtinagar with a spectacular showcase of Lucknow’s syncretic culture, literature, and musical brilliance. The evening stood as a tribute to creativity, community, and the timeless Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb that unites people across the world. The event began with a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony graced by eminent guests including Meenu Khare, former Program Head, All India Radio; Padma Gidwani, Dr. Ravi Bhatt, Devesh Chaturvedi, Ragini Srivastava, and Dr. Pranav Srivastava,…

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A Century of Stick and Spirit: 100 Years of Indian Hockey

Arijit Bose
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By Arijit Bose New Delhi: In the dusty maidans of pre-independence India, barefoot boys chased a cork ball with curved sticks, dreaming of Olympic glory. A hundred years later, those dreams still flicker—though the fields are now astroturf, the sticks carbon-fibre, and the dreams tempered by heartbreak and resurgence. From 1925, when the Indian Hockey Federation (IHF) was formed, to the bronze medal in Paris 2024, Indian hockey has scripted one of the most dramatic sagas in world sport: eight Olympic golds, one silver, three bronzes; periods of absolute dominance…

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Lit Quest 2025 – A Grand Literary Celebration at GD Goenka Public School, Mahanagar

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: GD Goenka Public School, Mahanagar, successfully hosted the two-day inter-school literary fest “Lit Quest 2025” on 07–08 November. Prestigious schools including CMS Indira Nagar, CMS Mahanagar, GD Goenka Public School Ansal, M R Jaipuria  Goel Campus, Colvin Taluqdars’ College, Mount Carmel, Little Friends School, Loyola International, Hoerner College and GD Goenka Public School Mahanagar participated with great enthusiasm. The event commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by Chairman Sarvesh Goel, Director Neha Goel, Headmistress Shaily Dawra, and the panel of distinguished judges, followed by a soulful student-led…

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The Kanpur Book Fair will be dedicated to ‘Vision 2047’

Arijit Bose

A festival of knowledge and culture will be held from November 13 to 23, 2025 Kanpur: Inspired by the  Speaker of the Legislative Assembly,  Satish Mahana, a grand book fair is being organized in Kanpur Nagar from November 13 in collaboration with the Government Inter College at the GIC Ground, Chunniganj. This grand event, dedicated to the theme ‘Vision 2047: Developed India, Developed State,’ will continue until November 23, 2025. The director of the book fair, Aakarsh Chandel, informed in a press conference that the Kanpur Book Fair will feature…

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Collective Rendition of “Vande Mataram” Marks 150 Years at Bhatkhande Sanskriti University

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Bhatkhande Sanskriti University, Lucknow, reverberated with patriotic fervour as it celebrated the 150th anniversary of India’s immortal national song “Vande Mataram.” The event, held at the university’s Rai Umanath Bali Auditorium, was organised in accordance with directives from the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Government of Uttar Pradesh. The collective singing ceremony paid tribute to Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, who composed Vande Mataram in 1875 — a song that went on to become a timeless symbol of India’s freedom movement and cultural pride. As the melodious strains of “Vande…

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Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow signs MoU with Indian Railways Institute of Transport Management, Ministry of Railways, Government of India

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Railways Institute of Transport Management (IRITM), Ministry of Railways, Government of India, on its campus today. The partnership aims to foster enhancement of the quality of training and capacity building, along with promoting academic and training interaction and cooperation between the two institutions. The collaboration marks a significant step towards bridging academic excellence and industry-specific expertise in transportation management. Through joint programs, exchange of knowledge, and collaborative research, both institutions aspire to strengthen management capabilities…

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Divisional Road Safety Committee Meeting Held Under the Chairmanship of Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant

Arijit Bose

Emphasis on Strict Enforcement of Traffic Rules and Reduction in Road Accidents Lucknow | A crucial meeting of the Divisional Road Safety Committee aimed at improving and strengthening traffic management across the division was held  under the chairmanship of Divisional Commissioner  Vijay Vishwas Pant at the Smart City Office Auditorium. The meeting focused on enhancing road safety, reducing accidents, and ensuring smoother traffic flow in Lucknow and adjoining districts. The meeting was attended by Joint Police Commissioner Babloo Kumar, Additional District Magistrate, Additional Municipal Commissioner, officials from PWD, City Transport, RTO,…

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Lucknow Mahotsav 2025: A Celebration of Colours, Culture, and Cuisine

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Every winter, Lucknow — the City of Nawabs — transforms into a vibrant canvas of art, tradition, and flavours during the much-awaited Lucknow Mahotsav, one of North India’s most celebrated cultural festivals. Organized by the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department, this 10-day extravaganza captures the timeless elegance and tehzeeb of Awadh, offering visitors a perfect blend of heritage and modern-day festivity. A Cultural Extravaganza The festival is a showcase of India’s diverse performing arts. From mesmerizing Kathak, Odissi, and Bharatnatyam recitals to soulful ghazals, qawwalis, and Sufi music nights, the…

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Tundey Kababi: The Melt-in-Mouth Legacy of Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In the labyrinthine lanes of Chowk, where the air hums with the aroma of coal-fired grills and nostalgia, one name reigns supreme — Tundey Kababi. More than a restaurant, it is a monument of taste, a living legend that has kept Lucknow’s Nawabi culinary spirit alive for over a century. Founded in 1905, this family-run empire is the custodian of a secret 160-spice recipe that continues to define the city’s gastronomic identity. A Royal Challenge and a One-Armed Genius The story of Tundey Kababi begins not with a menu,…

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Dialogue, Dance and the Divine: Day 3 of Gorakhpur Book Festival

Arijit Bose

Gorakhpur: Poetry and dialogue took center stage on the third day of the Gorakhpur Book Festival 2025 (November 1–9), organized by the National Book Trust (NBT) at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University (DDUGU). In the morning, over 500 students from 12 schools participated in interactive storytelling, origami, and dance workshops. The first session, titled “Into the Storyland,” conducted by Shalini Bansal, introduced young listeners to a clever little rabbit who outwitted everyone in the jungle. Inspired by the story, children learned to trust themselves, reminding one another that they are…

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