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UP Sangeet Natak Akademi and Kathak Kendra Organize Two-Day Kathak Festival “Naman – Parampara Kathak Ki” in Memory of Pandit Lachhu Maharaj

Arijit Bose

Lucknow – The Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi, in collaboration with Kathak Kendra, Lucknow, organized a two-day traditional Kathak dance program “Naman – Parampara Kathak Ki” in memory of the legendary Kathak exponent Pandit Lachhu Maharaj of the Lucknow gharana. The inaugural day witnessed mesmerizing performances by renowned Kathak artists from across the country. The program began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by Prof. Dr. Mandavi Singh (Vice-Chancellor, Bhatkhande Sanskriti University), Prof. Jayant Khot (Chairman, UP Sangeet Natak Akademi), Mrs. Vibha Singh (Vice-Chairperson), Prof. Sahitya Kumar Nahar (Former Vice-Chancellor,…

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Grand Ganesh Idol Immersion Procession Marks Conclusion of BBD Ganesh Mahotsav 2025

Arijit Bose

Lucknow – The four-day Shri Ganesh Mahotsav 2025 at BBD Educational Campus concluded  with a grand Ganesh Visarjan ceremony. Thousands of devotees joined the colorful procession that carried Lord Ganesha’s idol to the Gomti River at Jhulelal Park for immersion. The day began with special prayers and rituals performed by Varanasi’s renowned priest, Acharya Rajeev Nayan Upadhyay, at the Shri Siddhi Ganesh Mandir pandal. Following the puja, the beautifully decorated idol of Lord Ganesha was mounted on a chariot, and the grand procession commenced. Devotees, drenched in abir and gulal, danced…

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SP, Congress Conspired to Alter Demography in Sambhal: CM Yogi

Arijit Bose

Pratapgarh: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath  launched a scathing attack on the opposition, accusing the Samajwadi Party (SP) and Congress of attempting to alter the state’s demography during their regimes. Referring to the judicial commission report on the 2024 Sambhal violence, he alleged that Hindus were “systematically targeted” to reduce their population share. Addressing a public rally after inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for 186 development projects worth ₹570 crore in Pratapgarh, the Chief Minister warned, “Anyone attempting to change the demography of the state will have to…

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Modi’s Japan Visit Reinforces India-Japan Strategic and Global Partnership

Arijit Bose

Modi in Tokyo for 15th India-Japan Summit: Focus on Trade, Tech, and Strategic Ties Tokyo/New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was warmly welcomed at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport on Friday as he arrived for the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit. This marks Modi’s first standalone visit to Japan in more than seven years and underscores the importance New Delhi attaches to its partnership with Tokyo at a time of shifting geopolitical and economic currents in the Indo-Pacific. The visit is set to strengthen the “Special Strategic and Global Partnership” between the two…

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The Stage of Awadh: 250 Years of Performing Arts in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In 1775, when Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula shifted the capital of Awadh from Faizabad to Lucknow, he was not just moving his court—he was setting the stage for one of India’s richest cultural renaissances. Over the next 250 years, Lucknow would blossom into a vibrant hub of music, dance, poetry, and drama, blending Persian refinement, Mughal grandeur, and indigenous traditions into a uniquely syncretic identity known as Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb. The city’s courtyards, kothis, and imambaras echoed with kathak footwork, thumri melodies, and poetic recitals. Even as colonial disruption, independence, and globalization…

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Devotees Welcome Lord Ganesh to Paltan Cantonment

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The fifth annual seven-day Ganesh Utsav has begun with great enthusiasm at Paltan Cantonment, Sector-A, Sitapur Road, where a grand idol of Lord Ganesh was installed on Wednesday. The ceremony began in the morning with Vedic chants and rituals led by Pandit Gyandev Bajpai. Amidst joyous slogans of “Ganpati Bappa Morya,” the idol of the revered deity was placed in a beautifully decorated pandal. Local children and young people came together to decorate the temple. Devotees will gather twice daily for aarti and devotional songs, at 8:00 AM and…

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“The Rural Rhythm”: A Celebration of Village Life at Synapse International Art Gallery

Arijit Bose

Lucknow– The Synapse International Art Gallery, in collaboration with The Centrum Hotel, unveiled a refreshing group exhibition titled “The Rural Rhythm”, offering a vibrant exploration of India’s villages and towns through the brushes of seven contemporary artists. The showcase, curated by Rakesh Kumar Maurya, Founder and Director of the Gallery, opened on Tuesday evening with much fanfare, bringing together artists, art lovers, and cultural connoisseurs under one roof. The evening commenced with a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony and the unveiling of the exhibition catalog. The inauguration was led by Chief Guest …

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Nawabs, Rebels, and Reformers: Lucknow’s Historic Odyssey Since 1775

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Lucknow, the famed “City of Nawabs,” is more than just a cultural gem of northern India—it is a crucible where history, politics, and art have collided for over two and a half centuries. From the grandeur of the Nawabi courts and their syncretic culture to the revolutionary fires of 1857, from the stirring intellectual movements of the early 20th century to the bustling modern capital of Uttar Pradesh today, Lucknow’s story is one of resilience, grace, and transformation. This account traces the city’s defining chapters since 1775, when Lucknow…

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Awadh on a Platter: 250 Years of Culinary Elegance

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Awadh region, centered around Lucknow and parts of present-day Uttar Pradesh, has always been more than a geographical entity—it has been a cultural stage where history, art, and cuisine intertwined to create a distinct identity. Among its many legacies, Awadhi cuisine stands tallest, reflecting centuries of refinement, innovation, and adaptation. From the opulent dastarkhwans of Nawabs to today’s bustling street corners and fine-dining tables worldwide, Awadh’s food journey mirrors its political, social, and cultural transformations. The Nawabi Era: A Symphony of Refinement (1722–1856) Awadh’s culinary story begins in…

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Jyoti Padma’s Journey: From Engineer to Dairy Innovator with BKD Milk

Arijit Bose

From Code to Cows – A Mother’s Mission Redefining Dairy Bengaluru: In the bustling city of Bengaluru, Jyoti Padma lived a story many aspired to write. A skilled engineer in India’s thriving tech hub, she had earned stability, recognition, and the satisfaction of building a successful career. Yet, beneath this portrait of conventional achievement lay an unspoken struggle—one that would spark an extraordinary transformation. Her child’s diagnosis with lactose intolerance marked a turning point. For Jyoti, motherhood was more than love—it was responsibility. When she couldn’t find pure, safe milk…

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