Category: Featured News

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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Stories, Shayari and Sur: Day 7 of 4th Gomti Book Festival Charms Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Gomti Book Festival has truly become a literary and cultural landmark in Lucknow, with University of Lucknow’s sprawling grounds buzzing with readers, authors, artists, and families from across Uttar Pradesh. With lakhs of visitors at the venue, over 200 stalls featuring India’s leading publishers, and a dynamic line-up of literary sessions, cultural performances and children’s activities, the festival has transformed the city into a celebration of words, ideas and imagination. From morning till evening, the University of Lucknow campus resonates with the energy of book launches, storytelling sessions,…

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Immense Employment Opportunities in Button Mushroom Cultivation: Prof. Amritesh Chandra Shukla

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Karina Afzal, a research scholar in the Department of Botany, University of Lucknow, successfully completed the viva-voce examination of her Ph.D. thesis titled “Diseases and Competitor Molds of Button Mushroom and Their Biological Management” under the supervision of Prof. Amritesh Chandra Shukla. In her research work, Karina identified the diseases and competitor molds affecting button mushroom cultivation and suggested biological management measures for them. The external examiner, Prof. Rakesh Kumar Pandey, a distinguished scientist from CIMAP, not only appreciated the research but also encouraged its extension to rural women…

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From Campus to Cloud: LU Student Launches Alumconn, a Free Student SaaS Platform

Arijit Bose

Lucknow – Ghanshyam, a 3rd-year B.Tech CSE student from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, University of Lucknow, has developed Alumconn (alumconn.in), a free SaaS platform that is being hailed as a game-changer in the student community ecosystem. At a time when most start-ups wait for funding and grants, Ghanshyam has demonstrated that strong ideas, determination, and smart execution can build a platform without financial backing. The idea of Alumconn was born in his first year of college when Ghanshyam observed a wide gap…

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Professors Amarika Singh and Ratanlal Godara Moot Organization of Retired Academics

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Renowned educationist and former Vice-Chancellor Professor Amarika Singh recently paid a courtesy visit to senior academic and former Vice-Chancellor Professor Ratanlal Godara. During their meeting, the two veteran scholars deliberated on forming an organization of retired professors and vice-chancellors with the aim of linking education more closely with employment and positioning India as a global leader in knowledge and innovation. The discussion highlighted the growing importance of skill-based education, with both scholars emphasizing that nations with skilled citizens are advancing rapidly in today’s world. They noted that India’s National…

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Kajal Aggarwal Inaugurates Hair Masters’ New Luxury Salon in Ashiyana, Deepening the Brand’s Lucknow Footprint

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Lucknow’s luxury and glamour quotient was elevated today as renowned Indian actress Kajal Aggarwal inaugurated the new Hair Masters Luxury Salon in the city’s Ashiyana area. The event marks the celebrated brand’s further expansion within Lucknow, reinforcing its commitment to the city. Hair Masters, which began its journey in 2014 from a small basement in Delhi, has grown into a ₹150-crore brand. With this latest salon in Lucknow, the brand aims to further redefine beauty and grooming standards, making luxury services more accessible to the residents of the city.…

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Prince Andrew and Elon Musk Named in Newly Released Epstein Documents Submitted to US House Subcommittee

Arijit Bose

Washington D.C. – Newly released documents related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein identify Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and billionaire Elon Musk, according to reports by the BBC. The documents were submitted to the House Oversight Committee as part of ongoing investigations into Epstein’s network. Elon Musk has denied any wrongdoing, posting on X that the claims are “false.” The records indicate that Musk was invited to visit Epstein’s private island in December 2014, though Musk has previously stated that he declined the invitation. He acknowledged visiting Epstein’s…

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Historic Launch at UP International Trade Show 2025: India’s First Health & Wealth ATM – iQTM Unveiled under CM Yuva Yojana

Arijit Bose

Greater Noida – In a landmark step towards Digital India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat, the iQTM (Intelligent Quick Tailor Machine) was officially launched  at the UP International Trade Show 2025. The event was graced by the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister  Yogi Adityanath. Developed by Divine Karye.com of Vadodara, Gujarat, iQTM is set to revolutionize banking and financial accessibility for every citizen. Both leaders praised the innovation as a major boost to entrepreneurship and youth empowerment. iQTM has been recognized as an outstanding initiative aimed…

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