Category: Featured News

Kaushal Mahotsav Becomes Gateway to Employment Opportunities

Arijit Bose

Lucknow : A job fair Kaushal Mahotsav was organised in the capital to mark the 75th birth anniversary of PM Modi under the guidance of defence minister and Lucknow MP Rajnath Singh, with support from Union minister of state Jayant Chaudhary and Chief minister Yogi Adityanath . The event saw 8,124 people getting job offers in over 20 sectors. Over 30,000 candidates had registered, and 14,400 interviews were conducted on the spot offering opportunities in high-growth sectors like IT/ITES, Electronics, Automotive, BFSI, and Logistics. Annual salary packages went as high…

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Card Payments in India Set to Touch Rs 59.2 Lakh Crore in 2025, Driven by GST Reforms and Rising Consumer Spending

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: India’s payment card transaction value—including POS payments and ATM cash withdrawals—is projected to reach Rs 59.2 lakh crore in 2025, according to the latest GlobalData report. The growth is attributed to higher consumer spending, a preference for electronic payments, and the government’s GST 2.0 reforms that reduced tax rates on essentials, automobiles, electronics, and healthcare from September 22, 2025. The report highlights that India’s card payment value (POS and remote payments) rose 7.8% in 2024 to Rs 27.5 lakh crore, and is forecast to grow 9.4% in 2025…

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Study Hall College Hosts Awareness Workshop on Cyber Security & AI

Arijit Bose

Lucknow – Study Hall College organized an awareness workshop titled “Cyber-सक्षम: Awareness to Employability in Cyber Security & AI” to sensitize BCA students about the growing importance of Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence. The initiative focused on raising awareness about cyber threats, security measures, and digital hygiene, while also exploring career prospects in these rapidly expanding fields. The session was led by  Vijay Kumar Jhingran, Vice President of the International College of Security Studies (ICSS), who shared practical insights into cyber safety practices and the need for a security-first approach.…

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Swami Abhedananda Jayanti Celebrated with Devotion at Ramakrishna Math, Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The birth anniversary of Swami Abhedananda was celebrated with devotion and grandeur at Ramakrishna Math, Nirala Nagar, on Monday. The day began at 4:30 a.m. with the sounding of the conch and Mangalarati, followed by Vedic chanting, the recitation of Narayana Suktam, and a soulful group rendition of “Jai Jai Ramakrishna Bhuvan Mangal,” led by the Math’s President, Swami Muktinathananda Maharaj. Later, an online Satsang was conducted under his guidance. In the evening, after the Sandhyarati at the main temple, devotees recited “Saparshad-Shri Ramakrishna Stotram” composed by Swami Saradananda,…

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NCC Rank Ceremony Held at Avadh Girls’ Degree College

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The NCC Rank Ceremony of the 19 UP Girls Battalion was held at Avadh Girls’ Degree College, with Colonel (Dr.) Dinesh Kumar Pathak, Commanding Officer of the Battalion, gracing the event as the Chief Guest. The program began with the traditional lamp-lighting ceremony. College Principal Prof. Beena Rai delivered the welcome address, extending congratulations to the cadets. She emphasized that ranks are not merely symbols of honor and pride but also carry the responsibility of national service. Inspiring the students, she said that with discipline and hard work, they…

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Whispers of Catharsis: An Intimate Journey Through Art

Arijit Bose

A Solo Exhibition by Dr. Soumitra Chakravarty Dates: 16th – 18th September 2025 Venue: Kala Srot Art Gallery, Aliganj, Lucknow Lucknow: Dr. Soumitra Chakravarty’s upcoming solo exhibition, Whispers of Catharsis: An Intimate Journey Through Art, offers audiences an evocative exploration of solitude, resilience, and human connection. Featuring over 40 original oil paintings, selected digital works, and collaborative pieces with his daughter, the exhibition reflects decades of artistic pursuit. Art is life. For Dr. Chakravarty, painting has been a lifelong practice, beginning in childhood and continuing alongside his journey as a…

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Victoria’s Secret Opens First Store in Lucknow at Phoenix Palassio Mall

Arijit Bose

Lucknow  – Global lingerie and lifestyle giant Victoria’s Secret has opened its newest store in Lucknow, bringing its world-famous collections to the city’s shoppers. The store, located on the ground floor of Phoenix Palassio Mall, Gomti Nagar, promises a premium shopping experience with modern design, easy navigation, and personalized services. The store features Victoria’s Secret’s signature bras and panties, along with a wide range of lingerie, sleepwear, loungewear, and sportswear. Customers can also shop for the brand’s beauty and accessory collections, including fine fragrances, body care, lotions, mists, and lip…

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Lucknow Hosts CSIR Startup Conclave; CM Yogi Adityanath Joins Union Minister to Push Innovation Beyond Metros

Arijit Bose

Dr. Jitendra Singh Inaugurates India’s First Swastik ‘Lotus Garden’ at Lucknow Lucknow:  Chief Minister Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh today addressed the 2-day Startup Conclave organised by the Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt of India. In addition, Dr. Jitendra Singh today inaugurated India’s first Swastik-shaped “Lotus Garden” at the Bota CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow, while also addressing the CSIR Startup Conclave 2025 in the presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The newly developed Swastik Lotus Garden, spread across 930 sq.…

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Viksit UP @2047: A New Avatar for Uttar Pradesh with Speed on Land, Expansion in the Sky

Arijit Bose

Lucknow – Uttar Pradesh is witnessing an unprecedented transformation in transport and connectivity under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s vision of Viksit UP @2047. Over the past eight and a half years, the state has fast-tracked infrastructure projects that have turned it into a national and international hub for investment, logistics, and development. Before 2017: Slow Progress, Limited ReachUntil 2017, the pace of infrastructure growth in UP was sluggish. Under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, rural road length rose only marginally from 51,549 km in 2013-14 to 56,846 km in 2016-17.…

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Trump’s Tariff Twist: Strategy, Pressure or Pure Politics?

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has once again left the world guessing with his unpredictable policy shifts. Since assuming office for his second term, Trump’s decisions—especially on tariffs—have kept allies and rivals alike on edge. The latest flashpoint has been his unilateral imposition of a 50% tariff on Indian goods, sparking protests from New Delhi despite the fact that the US remains India’s largest trading partner, with bilateral trade touching $131.84 billion in FY 2024-25. What puzzled observers was Trump’s sudden change in tone. After weeks of pressure, the…

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