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Young Diplomats Shine Bright: JSGC MUN 2025 Lights Up Seth M.R. Jaipuria

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Seth M.R. Jaipuria, Goel Campus, was abuzz with excitement as it played host to the JSGC MUN 2025, a two-day conference that was truly a feather in the school’s cap. Held on the 4th and 5th of October 2025, the event brought together bright young minds from across the country to put their best foot forward in debating, diplomacy, and decision-making. The grand conference, co-sponsored by KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and The Belgian Waffle, saw participation from schools across India, including Dehradun, Barabanki, Bareilly, Mathura, and several eminent…

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The CMS Way: Competency, Character, and Courage in Education

Arijit Bose
CMS, Geeta Gandhi Kingdon

Lucknow: For more than six decades, City Montessori School (CMS), Lucknow, has stood not just as the world’s largest school but as a pioneer of innovation in education. Today, at its helm is Professor Geeta Gandhi Kingdon, the Manager of CMS, who is steering the institution toward competency-based learning and holistic development. In a candid conversation, she reflects on CMS’s journey, philosophy, and achievements. Competency-based assessments are seen as the future of education. What led CMS to introduce them early? Kingdon: In today’s AI-driven world, facts alone are not enough.…

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Amity University Lucknow Hosts 10-Day International Workshop on South Asian Studies

Arijit Bose

Scholars from India and abroad explore the uniqueness and contemporary relevance of South Asian Studies Lucknow: Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus inaugurated a 10-day International Workshop on “Uniqueness and Relevance of South Asian Studies in the Contemporary World” (Autumn School) on Monday. Organized by the Amity School of Languages (ASL) in collaboration with Uppsala University, Sweden, the workshop aims to foster academic dialogue, intercultural learning, and critical discussion on the evolving role of South Asian Studies in a rapidly changing global context. The event will continue till October 16,…

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Kisan Nyay Yoddha Conference Held in Lucknow; Congress Leaders Vow to Strengthen Farmer Movement

Arijit Bose

Lucknow — Under the directives of the All India Kisan Congress, a grand “Kisan Nyay Yoddha Conference” was organized in Lucknow  to introduce newly appointed state office-bearers, Kisan Nyay Yoddhas, and Digital Kisan Nyay Yoddhas. The event aimed to bolster the farmer wing’s organizational strength and amplify the Congress party’s pro-farmer message across rural Uttar Pradesh. The conference saw the presence of prominent Congress leaders, including Avinash Pandey, General Secretary of the All India Congress Committee and Uttar Pradesh in-charge, as the Chief Guest;  Ajay Rai, President of the Uttar Pradesh…

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Prashant Kishor: The Dark Horse Poised to Rewrite Bihar’s Political Script

Arijit Bose

Patna: In the sweltering heat of Bihar’s political arena, where alliances shift like monsoon winds and caste equations dominate the discourse, one figure has emerged as both enigma and disruptor: Prashant Kishor. Once the invisible architect behind some of India’s most seismic electoral victories, Kishor now steps into the limelight as the founder of the Jan Suraaj Party (JSP), contesting all 243 seats in the 2025 Bihar Legislative Assembly elections. With the Election Commission’s announcement on October 6 and polls scheduled for October–November, the state is bracing for a triangular…

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Women Take Center Stage in Unique All-Female Ramleela Performance in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow — In a grand and unique celebration of Dussehra, the Women’s Ramleela Committee staged an exceptional Ramleela at Chandra Panorama, Sushant Golf City, where all key characters were portrayed by women. Rohini Singh played Lord Ram, Rupal Gupta portrayed Sita, and Rachna Sharma took on the role of Lakshman. The revered Hanuman was brought to life by Megha Shivhare, while Dr. Swati Gupta depicted Parshuram. Trupti Srivastava embodied the demon king Ravana, Kiran Sharma appeared as Bharat, and Anu Tiwari played King Dashrath. Other notable portrayals included Nandita Vishwakarma…

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Lucknow Police Launches ‘Cyber Dussehra’ Campaign to Raise Awareness Against Online Fraud

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a unique initiative during Vijayadashami, the Lucknow Police Cyber Team carried out a special campaign to educate citizens about cyber safety, equating modern-day cyber criminals to the ten-headed demon king Ravana. Thousands of devotees attending the Ramlila and Dussehra celebrations in the Ashiyana area participated in the awareness drive, receiving guidance on protecting themselves from online scams. Cyber Crime Highlighted During Ravan DahanDuring the Ravan Dahan ceremony, the cyber team drew parallels between Ravana’s ten heads representing vices and the tactics used by cyber criminals—such as greed, deceit,…

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Fourth Skill Convocation Held at Government ITI Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow – The Fourth Skill Convocation was successfully organized at the Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Aliganj, Lucknow on Saturday. The event was graced by Shailesh Srivastava, head of Cyrus Electronics Ltd., as the chief guest, and was presided over by In-charge Principal Pradeep Chauhan. The ceremony commenced with a presentation highlighting the institute’s achievements and upcoming initiatives. Principal Chauhan extended his best wishes to the graduating trainees, emphasizing the institute’s commitment to providing quality technical education and hands-on training. He noted that such training equips students for better employment opportunities…

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Uttar Pradesh Government Drives Nutritional Security for 1.5 Crore Children Through Sambhav Campaign

Arijit Bose

Lucknow – In a significant move towards child welfare and women’s empowerment, the Women and Child Development Department, Uttar Pradesh, under Mission Shakti and Mission Vatsalya, is making strides to ensure 1.5 crore children in the state achieve optimal nutrition through the Sambhav Campaign. The initiative, aligned with the vision of Developed India 2047, focuses on strengthening Anganwadi centers, introducing modern technology for growth monitoring, and providing diversified, supplementary nutrition. During a statewide virtual conference chaired by Union Minister, Women and Child Development, Government of India, and presided over by Uttar…

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Pandit Chhannulal Mishra: The Eternal Voice of Purab Ang Bids Adieu

Arijit Bose

Mirzapur – The voice that once painted dawn over the ghats of Varanasi with ragas of devotion and longing fell silent forever on Thursday. Pandit Chhannulal Mishra, one of the most luminous torchbearers of Hindustani classical music and a revered exponent of the Kirana gharana, passed away peacefully at the age of 89, at his youngest daughter’s home in Mirzapur. For more than two weeks he had been under medical care for age-related ailments. His death marks the end of an era in Indian classical music – an era where…

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