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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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In the Shadow of Noida: The Nithari Nightmare and India’s Unfinished Justice

Arijit Bose

Nearly two decades after bones of missing children were unearthed in a drain behind a quiet bungalow, the final acquittal in the Nithari case reopens old wounds and questions India’s idea of justice. Noida: In the shadow of India’s bustling capital, the quiet suburb of Noida concealed one of the darkest chapters in modern Indian criminal history. Between 2005 and 2006, in the modest village of Nithari, a series of unimaginable atrocities unfolded, claiming the lives of at least sixteen children and young women, mostly from impoverished migrant families. Skeletal…

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Developing Future Leaders through Rotaract Club Installation at School of Management Sciences, Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The School of Management Sciences (SMS), Lucknow, witnessed a momentous occasion with the successful organization of the Rotary Club Installation and Pinning Ceremony. The event celebrated the spirit of leadership, service, and community engagement among students and faculty members. The Guests of Honour for the event included distinguished Rotarians — Rtn. Ganesh Agarwal, President Rotary Club of Lucknow, Rtn. Vibhor Agarwal, Secretary Rotary Club of Lucknow, Rtn. K.K. Srivastava, PDG-Rotary Club of Barabanki, PDG Rtn. C.P. Agarwal, PDG-Rotary Club of Lucknow, Rtn. Ashok Tandon, Rtn. Naresh Agarwal, Regional Secretary…

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Three Buses, Hundreds of Devotees, One Promise: The 51st Chapter of Dr. Rajeshwar Singh’s ‘Ramrath Shravan Yatra’

Arijit Bose

51 Journeys, 8,000 Devotees, One Resolution: Transforming Public Service into Public Faith – Dr. Rajeshwar Singh Not Politics, but a Penance of Service: Dr. Rajeshwar Singh’s ‘Ramrath Shravan Ayodhya Yatra’ From Saraiya to Ayodhya: Faith Embarked on Three Buses, Dr. Rajeshwar Singh Fulfilled His Promise A Confluence of Service, Devotion, and Determination: The 51st ‘Ramrath Shravan Ayodhya Yatra’ Concludes Gracefully Lucknow: In the Sarojini Nagar Assembly constituency, the traditional caravan of faith and service once again moved forward with divine zeal. MLA Dr. Rajeshwar Singh flagged off three buses carrying…

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District Election Officer Conducts Surprise Inspection for Transparent and Timely Electoral Roll Revision in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow | In a move to ensure the effective, transparent, and time-bound implementation of the Special Intensive Revision Programme of Electoral Rolls, District Magistrate and District Election Officer, Shri Vishakh G, conducted a surprise inspection across multiple assembly constituencies in Lucknow today. The inspection covered areas under Assembly Constituency 175 – Lucknow Cantonment and Assembly Constituency 172 – Lucknow North, where the officer reviewed on-ground preparations and the progress of voter verification work. Beginning his inspection at Topkhana, Cantonment, Vishakh G visited booth numbers 387, 388, 389, and 390, closely examining…

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The Red Fort Car Blast: India Confronts a New Face of Terror — The “White-Collar” Radical

Arijit Bose

By Staff Correspondent New Delhi | India woke up to a new and deeply unsettling reality after a powerful car explosion tore through the vicinity of Delhi’s Red Fort on the evening of November 10, 2025, killing 13 people and injuring at least 24 others. The blast, which ripped apart several vehicles and shook nearby heritage buildings, has been classified as a terrorist act under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the Explosive Substances Act. For a city long accustomed to tight security, the attack has revived painful memories…

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‘Maharani Season 4’ Opens a New Front, OTT Becomes the Political Laboratory for Bihar Elections

Arijit Bose

Delhi | Bihar’s politics has long been India’s most fascinating laboratory—where caste, power, alliances, and ambition create new equations with every election. But this time, the battlefield isn’t just on the ground—it’s streaming online. SonyLIV’s Maharani Season 4, released on November 7, has blurred the line between reel and real politics. The timing is striking: the release coincided with the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025—just a day after the first phase of polling on November 6, which saw a record 64.66% voter turnout, the highest in the state’s history, and days…

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