Category: India

Ayodhya: As the sacred festival of Ram Navami approaches, Ayodhya is glowing with devotion and festivity. Every year, millions of devotees visit the city for darshan, but this year promises a uniquely enhanced experience. Key religious sites across the city have been beautifully illuminated, creating a divine and captivating atmosphere. Global lighting leader Signify has lit up eight significant religious and historic sites in Ayodhya. This initiative not only enhances the experience for devotees but also elevates the city’s spiritual and cultural identity, particularly in the evenings when the illuminated…

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Lucknow: Fashion and shopping enthusiasts in the city are in for a treat as Phoenix United Alambagh kicks off its much-awaited ‘Denim Fest’. Running from March 21 to April 5, the festival promises not just shopping, but a memorable experience for the entire family. The festival is packed with exciting rewards and offers to make shopping even more attractive. Customers spending ₹5,999 or more receive exclusive gift vouchers, while those with purchases of ₹9,999 or above get a chance to win a brand-new Jawa bike. These offers have amplified the…

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Lucknow: In a press briefing held in Lucknow, SBI Pension Funds Private Limited, the country’s largest pension fund manager under the National Pension System (NPS), highlighted the growing need for retirement planning and recent developments within the NPS ecosystem. With Uttar Pradesh experiencing a rapidly expanding workforce and a substantial number of unorganized sector workers, the state presents significant opportunities to enhance social security and pension coverage. As a key administrative and economic hub, Lucknow plays a vital role in promoting financial awareness and extending pension benefits to Tier-2 and…

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Bareilly: A self-defense workshop was organized at the Government Women Shelter in Bareilly under the second phase of Mission Shakti 5.0, aimed at empowering adolescent girls with essential safety skills. The programme was conducted as per the directions of District Magistrate Avinash Singh and in the presence of District Probation Officer Monika Rana. Training for Safety and Awareness During the workshop, adolescent girls were trained in basic self-defense techniques to help them protect themselves in challenging situations. The session focused on building confidence, awareness, and preparedness among participants. Officials also…

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Bareilly: A legal awareness camp was organized in Bhojipura block of Bareilly through the joint efforts of Sakar Sanstha, Mahila Shakti Sangathan, and the District Legal Services Authority Bareilly. The initiative aimed to educate women about their legal rights, health, and welfare provisions. The camp was inaugurated by chief guest Jaya Priyadarshini, who lit the ceremonial lamp. Women and self-help group representatives from various villages of the Bhojipura area participated in large numbers. Focus on Health and Legal Awareness Medical experts from the Community Health Centre, Bhojipura, including ARO Piyush…

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New Delhi: In a deeply poignant development, Harish Rana, the first person in India to be granted passive euthanasia, passed away at All India Institute of Medical Sciences on Tuesday after remaining in a coma for over 13 years. Rana, 31, had been in a persistent vegetative state since 2013 following a tragic fall from a fourth-floor balcony at Panjab University, where he was pursuing engineering. The accident caused severe head injuries, leaving him dependent on artificial nutrition and intermittent oxygen support for over a decade. He was admitted to…

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Lucknow: As spring casts a gentle glow over Lucknow, the city transforms into a radiant hub of devotion and celebration with the arrival of Chaitra Navratri in March 2026. The nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga brings together spirituality, commerce, and community life, turning streets, temples, and markets into vibrant spaces filled with energy and faith. At the center of this spiritual fervor stands the revered Chandrika Devi Temple in Khantwara, one of the most visited shrines during Navratri. Devotees gather in large numbers for darshan, as the temple dazzles…

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Lucknow: Dr. Rajeshwar Singh, a former IPS officer and ex-Joint Director of the Enforcement Directorate, has emerged as a dynamic and impactful leader in Uttar Pradesh politics since being elected as the Bharatiya Janata Party MLA from Sarojini Nagar in 2022. Representing one of the largest constituencies in Lucknow, with a population exceeding six lakh, Singh has focused on inclusive, sustainable, and results-driven development, transforming the region into a growing hub of education, industry, infrastructure, and innovation. To empower the youth, Singh has launched 17 Ran Bahadur Singh (RBS) digital…

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Lucknow: Speech or language, Vāk, has been venerated since early Vedic times as the creator of the world along with Brahma.  Vāk was described as springing from the Creator, Brahma and also his consort, the twin Creative Principle. With language, a whole new world is created in our understanding. The sacred Vedas themselves are a manifestation of Vāk. Speech has long been regarded as vital to understand consciousness which is considered one with the Supreme Being in many schools of Indian philosophy, making India remarkably advanced in the area of…

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