Category: Featured News

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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Walkathon Flagged Off by Ravindra Kumar, IAS, and Lucknow University Vice Chancellor Prof. Manuka Khanna on World AIDS Day

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: To mark World AIDS Day, the Uttar Pradesh State AIDS Control Society organised a large-scale walkathon from Lucknow University to Hazratganj Crossing. The awareness march was jointly flagged off by Ravindra Kumar, IAS, Additional Project Director, U.P. State AIDS Control Society, and Prof. Manuka Khanna, Vice Chancellor, Lucknow University, along with several distinguished guests. Around 2,500 students from various National Service Scheme (NSS) and NCC units of colleges across Lucknow participated with great enthusiasm. Carrying placards and flags promoting HIV awareness, the marching groups created an inspiring sight for…

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CMS Students Win 8 Medals Including 3 Gold in Athletics

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The tiny tots of the Pre-Primary Section of City Montessori School, Aliganj Campus I, have showcased their sporting talent by winning a total of 8 medals – 3 gold,  4 silver, and 1 bronze – at the Athrise Inter-School Athletics Championship 2025. The championship was organized under the aegis of Athrise Company at the PAC Mahanagar Ground, Lucknow, in which students from several prestigious schools participated and displayed their sporting abilities. This information was given by  Rishi Khanna, Head, Communications, CMS.  Khanna informed that in the competition, the boys’…

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Dhurandhar is Unstoppable! The massiest blockbuster of 2025 — here’s what sets it apart!

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: In a year that has a slew of big-ticket entertainers, Dhurandhar, backed by Jio Studios and B62 Studios, charges to the front with the swagger of a film that knows exactly what it’s built for – crowd-pleasing spectacle. From the moment it was announced, this project carried an unmistakable sense of scale. Every poster, every teaser, every track drop only pushed the anticipation higher. A huge part of that frenzy comes from its electric ensemble cast. Ranveer Singh leads the charge with a intense screen presence, but the real…

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Apna Dal (S) Vows Mission-Mode Mobilisation for Upcoming Panchayat Elections

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Apna Dal (Sonelal)  held a comprehensive organisational review meeting at its camp office, 1-A Mall Avenue, Lucknow, with the sole objective of transforming the party organisation into a highly active, disciplined and decisive force from the booth level to the top leadership.The meeting was chaired by National President and Union Minister Anupriya Patel, while Uttar Pradesh State President  Jatav R.P. Gautam presided over the proceedings. Party National Vice-President and Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister  Ashish Patel was also prominently present.   During the day-long session, a detailed district-wise review of the…

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59th Prakash Chandra Ghosh Memorial All India Full-Length Bengali Drama Competition – 2025

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Lucknow is set to host one of the most anticipated cultural events of the year as the 59th Prakash Chandra Ghosh Memorial All India Full-Length Bengali Drama Competition – 2025 begins on 20 December 2025, carrying forward a rich legacy of theatre excellence that spans nearly six decades. The event, organised under the leadership of President Arun Kumar Banerjee, Cultural Secretary Kaushik Bose, and Officiating General Secretary Trisha Sinha, promises a vibrant celebration of Bengali theatre, art, and tradition. A Grand Opening with Bengal’s Traditional “Putul Nach” This year’s…

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Dr. Rajeshwar Singh Inaugurates Smart Classroom at Amaria Primary School Under Environment Warriors Campaign

Arijit Bose

“Every School Deserves a Smart Class,” Says Sarojininagar MLA as He Opens the 33rd Digital Classroom Pilibhit/Lucknow: Under the ongoing Environment Warriors Campaign, a special programme was held on Tuesday at Primary School Husain Nagar, Amaria, located in the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve region. The event marked the eighth phase of the campaign and witnessed the presence of Sarojininagar MLA Dr. Rajeshwar Singh as the chief guest. Dr. Singh inaugurated the newly installed smart classroom at the school—taking the tally of smart classes established by him across various schools to 33.…

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Lucknow Farmers Market Christmas & Winter Wellness Bazaar on December 7th – Celebrate Sustainability

Arijit Bose

LUCKNOW – Lucknow is set to celebrate the season of giving with an ethical and eco-conscious flair as the Lucknow Farmers Market (LFM) hosts its much-anticipated ‘Christmas & Winter Wellness’ bazaar on December 7th, running from 10 am to 9 pm at the historic Habibullah Estate, Hazratganj. Heralded as India’s Largest Organic Marketplace, the event is more than just a bazaar; it is a collaborative platform dedicated to linking local farmers, artisans, and grassroots entrepreneurs with conscious consumers. LFM proudly champions the philosophy of reliable and ethical farming, encouraging patrons…

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Industry Minister Nand Gopal Gupta ‘Nandi’ sheds light on UP’s Industrial Growth Vision at Banking Leadership Summit and Awards 2025

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh reinforced its emergence as one of India’s fastest-growing economic frontiers as a high-powered gathering of banking heads, industry leaders, policymakers, and financial experts came together for the Banking Leadership Summit and Awards 2025, organised by the Indian Investors Federation at Hotel Taj, Gomti Nagar. The conclave, now in its 10th edition, evolved into a dynamic platform to map the next phase of Uttar Pradesh’s economic acceleration, bringing together perspectives on MSME empowerment, digital banking reforms, investment inflow, industrial expansion and the state’s rapidly transforming financial ecosystem. From…

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CMS RDSO Campus organizes ‘Annual Function’ with great fanfare

Arijit Bose

Provide an environment of morality to children at home and school Lucknow: The ‘Annual Function’ organized by City Montessori School, RDSO Campus, was held with great splendour and in an atmosphere filled with joy and enthusiasm at the CMS Kanpur Road Auditorium. The Chief Guest, Padum Narayan Dwivedi, State Information Commissioner, UP, inaugurated the ceremony by lighting the lamp. Addressing the large gathering of parents on this occasion, the Chief Guest, Dwivedi, appealed to parents and teachers to provide an environment of morality and spirituality to children at home and…

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