Category: Featured News

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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The Downfall of the Geologist: From Earth’s Custodians to a Discipline in Decline?

Arijit Bose

Manoj Singh, ex ACS, UP Govt Lucknow: For centuries, geologists stood as interpreters of Earth’s history — reading rocks like archives, reconstructing past climates, finding vital resources, and warning of natural hazards. They were guardians of knowledge about our planet’s deep time and practical guides for humanity’s search for energy, minerals, and stability. Yet in recent decades, many observers argue that the role of the geologist has entered a phase of decline — not because geology is less important, but because the world has shifted in ways that obscure its…

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Grand Durga Puja and Divine Aarti Held at Raj Bhavan on Ashtami, Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Inspired and guided by Governor  Anandiben Patel, the ongoing Navratri and Garba Festival at Raj Bhavan, Lucknow, witnessed a devout celebration of Maa Durga on the auspicious Ashtami Tithi, featuring heartfelt worship and a grand divine Aarti in a spiritually vibrant atmosphere. The ceremony was attended by Dr. Sudhir Mahadev Bobde, Additional Chief Secretary to the Governor, Dr. J.P. Pandey, Vice-Chancellor of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow, Dr. Manuka Khanna, Vice-Chancellor of Lucknow University, along with Raj Bhavan officials, staff, invited dignitaries, and other devotees. Following the…

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“Colors of Developed India, in the Spirit of Art”: Award Ceremony for One-Day Painting Workshop Artists in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Lalit Kala Akademi, Regional Centre, Aliganj, under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, recently hosted an award ceremony for participants of a one-day painting workshop titled “Colors of Developed India, in the Spirit of Art”. The workshop had taken place on September 17, 2025, at the Faculty of Architecture and Planning, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow. The award ceremony was inaugurated in the presence of Prof. Mandavi Singh, Vice-Chancellor of Bhatkhande Cultural University, Lucknow, and Dr. Vandana Sehgal, Director, Faculty of Architecture and Planning, along…

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Bigger, Bolder, Stronger: Indian Street Premier League Season 3 Set for Spectacular Return from January 9, 2026; MVP to Win Brand-New Porsche 911

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: After two highly successful seasons, the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), India’s leading Tennis-Ball T10 tournament, is gearing up for its third edition with even more grandeur and excitement. The eight-team tournament will be held in Surat from January 9 to February 6, 2026, with trials starting on October 5, 2025, across 101 cities. The highlight of Season 3 will be the brand-new Porsche 911 awarded to the Most Valuable Player (MVP), underscoring the league’s growing stature on par with global sporting standards. The announcement was made at a…

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Nizami Bandhu and Dastangoi Bring Storytelling and Sufi Magic to Lucknow’s Gomti Book Festival

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The penultimate day of the 4th Gomti Book Festival unfolded as a majestic celebration of storytelling and music, drawing an enthralled audience to the historic grounds of the University of Lucknow. The evening began with the spellbinding Dastangoi by Himanshu Bajpai and Pragya Sharma, whose evocative narration transported listeners into the timeless world of oral traditions. Narrating the tale of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, the duo used their trademark Dastangoi style and enthralled the audience with the story of the queen of Indore during the Maratha Empire who established Maheshwar…

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BBAU Creates History: Featured in Stanford’s Top 2% Scientists List, Honored with ‘Indian Research Citation Award 2025’

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) has marked a historic milestone in its academic journey, earning accolades both globally and nationally for its outstanding research contributions. Fifteen faculty members have been featured in Stanford University’s prestigious list of the top 2% scientists worldwide, showcasing the university’s growing global research footprint. (Sources: https://elsevier.digitalcommonsdata.com) The honored scientists are Prof. Naveen Kumar Arora, Prof. Ram Chandra, Dr. Jaishanker Singh, Dr. Ram Naresh Bhargava, Prof. B.C. Yadav, Prof. B. S. Bhadoria, Prof. Devesh Kumar, Dr. Rajesh Kumar Singh, Dr. Aditya Khanparia, Dr. Abhishek Verma,…

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