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Grand Crowds, Festive Spirit Mark Day Nine of Uttarakhand Mahotsav in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The ninth day of the Uttarakhand Mahotsav at Pt. Govind Ballabh Pant Pahari Sanskritik Udyan, Birbal Sahni Marg, witnessed an ever-growing crowd as visitors indulged in shopping, food, and a series of vibrant cultural performances. With the festival nearing its conclusion, the venue remained packed throughout the day, offering everything from traditional Himalayan delicacies to handicrafts and cultural showcases. Food stalls serving American bhutta, tandoori chai, and a variety of local Garhwali and Kumaoni dishes drew large queues. Millets, pulses like gahat and bhatt, madua flour, fresh mountain vegetables,…

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Kanpur Book Fair 2025: Day Five Marks Literary Dialogues and Launch of ‘Kanpur Sahitya Sangam’

Arijit Bose

Kanpur: The fifth day of the ongoing Kanpur Book Fair 2025 at Government Inter College, Chunniganj, turned into a vibrant celebration of literature, culture and ideas, highlighted by a women’s literary symposium and the unveiling of the Kanpur Sahitya Sangam poster. Rising Footfall Reflects Growing Reading Culture The fair continues to attract a steady stream of visitors. Special discounts on books and a series of literary events have drawn sizeable crowds, indicating the city’s deep cultural inclination. Stalls dedicated to diverse genres witnessed great enthusiasm, reaffirming Kanpur’s strong bond with…

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“Shadows of Time” Photography Exhibition by Ajaish Jaiswal Opens at Kokoro Art Gallery

Arijit Bose

Lucknow— The Kokoro Art Gallery in Lucknow hosted the opening of photographer Ajaish (Ajay) Jaiswal’s solo exhibition “Shadows of Time”. The exhibition was inaugurated by Sanjay Kumar (IAS), Director General, Public Enterprises, Uttar Pradesh, and Secretary, Uttar Pradesh Human Rights Commission. Prasar Bharati Chairman Navneet Sehgal was also present as a distinguished guest. The event drew prominent personalities from the cultural and administrative spheres of the city, who lauded Jaiswal’s artistic vision, thematic depth and nuanced sensibilities. The exhibition features 30 monochrome photographs, attracting senior artists, academicians, photography students and…

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Ayurveda: A Cross-Disciplinary Health Science

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A hallmark feature of IKS is its focus on personalization and customization, never taking an approach of ‘one-size-fits-all’. Instead, it is deeply tailored to the individual, aligning with their personal prakriti (constitution), intellectual inclinations, and societal roles. Even learning in the Gurukula system ensured that the teacher (guru) would assess the student’s natural aptitudes, learning speed, and interests, and provide personalized guidance. Education in IKS also took into account the social roles students were expected to fulfil. For example, a student from a family of architects would be trained…

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Bihar 2025: A Mandate Forged in Heat, History, and Hope

Arijit Bose

Patna: In the sweltering political heat of November, Bihar’s 243 assembly constituencies witnessed a democratic spectacle that will echo through India’s political corridors for years. With 74 million registered voters—making it the country’s third-most populous state—the elections unfolded in two phases on November 6 and 11, culminating in an unprecedented 67.13% voter turnout, the highest since 1951. What made this feat historic was not merely the numbers but the force behind them: women. Outpacing men by nearly nine percentage points with 71.6% turnout, women voters emerged as the quiet architects…

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National P.G. College Hosts High-Impact UPSC Mentorship Session Under TAPASYA Initiative

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Department of Geography & Remote Sensing GIS, National P.G. College, Lucknow, organised a comprehensive and high-impact UPSC mentorship session  under its renowned flagship initiative TAPASYA — Training and Practices for Achieving Success of Youth’s Aspirations. Known for its free academic support and transformative mentorship model, TAPASYA has emerged as one of the most impactful student-centric programmes for civil services aspirants in the city. This year’s session, held in collaboration with Study IQ IAS, centred around the theme “Campus to Collectorate”, aimed at bridging academic learning with real-world administrative…

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TLT Special: Battle of Pataliputra – The Election That Could Redefine India’s Heartland

Arijit Bose

Patna: The Bihar Assembly Elections of 2025, which concluded on November 11 with a record 66.91% voter turnout—the highest since 1951—have etched themselves as a defining moment in the state’s restless political journey. As counting day approaches on November 14, the atmosphere in Bihar is electric. The exit polls suggest a return to power for the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Yet, behind this veneer of continuity simmers a far more complex reality—an election that…

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Flute and Melody Mesmerize at ‘Dharohar’ — Padma Shri Ronu Majumdar and Pt. Raghunandan Panshikar Shine at UPSNA Foundation Day

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi (UPSNA) celebrated its Foundation Day with “Dharohar”, a grand musical evening that brought together two of India’s most distinguished maestros — Padma Shri Ronu Majumdar from Mumbai and Pt. Raghunandan Panshikar from Pune. The auditorium at the Akademi’s Sant Gadge Ji Maharaj complex resonated with soulful flute renditions and classical vocal magic, leaving the audience spellbound. The event began with the traditional lighting of the lamp, followed by a formal welcome of UPSNA Chairperson Prof. Jayant Khot and Vice Chairperson Vibha Singh by…

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Book ‘Temples of Awadh’ by Vipul B Varshney Explores India’s Timeless Cultural Heritage

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: An enlightening and deeply engaging evening unfolded at Universal Booksellers, where author Vipul B. Varshney released her latest work “Temples of Awadh.” The event, anchored and moderated by an esteemed speaker, turned into an inspiring and intellectually charged dialogue on India’s ancient temple culture and its enduring civilizational legacy. The interactive session, filled with insights and reflections, delved into the hidden facets of the mystical world of temples, tracing their evolution from ancient times to the modern era. Vipul Varshney, through her extensive research, has captured not only the…

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World-Class Gyan Vigyan Park Taking Shape in Gorakhpur: Yogi Government’s Big Push for Science Education

Arijit Bose

Built at a cost of ₹15.89 crore in Veer Bahadur Singh Planetarium, park to be ready by March 2026; modernization of planetarium underway with ₹46.88 crore project Gorakhpur: The Yogi Adityanath government is taking a major step toward making Gorakhpur a hub of science and innovation. A world-class Gyan Vigyan Park is being constructed within the Veer Bahadur Singh Nakshatra Shala campus in memory of Brahmaleen Mahant Avaidyanath. The park, being built at a cost of ₹15.89 crore, is expected to be completed by March 2026. Simultaneously, under the directives…

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