Category: Lifestyle

Exhibition of Prof. Sukhveer Singhal’s Wash Paintings Opens in New Delhi from November 6

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: A seven-day exhibition showcasing the timeless wash paintings of the late Prof. Sukhveer Singhal—one of India’s most revered art masters and a pioneer of the Wash technique—will open on November 6, 2025, at the Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi. Titled “Museum on the Wheels,” the exhibition will continue till November 12 and feature 45 of his most celebrated artworks. The exhibition will be inaugurated at 6 p.m. by Dr. Sanjeev Kishore Gautam (Director General, National Gallery of Modern Art), Dr. Nandlal Thakur (Vice Chairman, Lalit Kala Akademi), Dr.…

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Workshop on Art Conservation Highlights Scientific Techniques to Preserve Paintings

Arijit Bose

Lucknow | A special workshop on the scientific preservation of paintings was organised today at the College of Arts and Crafts, where INTACH Conservation Institute Director  Dharmendra Mishra interacted with students and faculty members. The session focused on the importance of preventive conservation, emphasising that protecting artwork is as significant as creating it. Art faculty members Prof. Alok, Ravikant Pandey, photography faculty Atul, and several teachers and students were present. During the workshop, Mishra explained that preventive conservation is a scientific approach aimed at protecting paintings from damage before it…

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Tim Hortons® Expands in India: Launches New Outlet at Hyderabad Airport Arrivals

Anil Jaiswal

Hyderabad:– Tim Hortons® has officially opened its latest outlet at the Arrivals area of Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), Shamshabad, Hyderabad, marking its third store in the Hyderabad region. Strategically located to serve domestic and international travelers, airline staff, and meeters and greeters, the new outlet will offer the brand’s signature beverages, freshly prepared food items, and baked favorites 24/7. This launch underscores Tim Hortons®’ rapid expansion across India’s high-footfall transit hubs, following its debut in 2022. The brand has since established a strong presence in major cities such as…

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Sushmita Sen Launches PNG Jewellers’ First Store in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow — PNG Jewellers marked its entry into Uttar Pradesh by opening its first store in Lucknow on Saturday. The flagship outlet, located in Gomti Nagar, offers an extensive range of jewellery in gold, diamonds, silver, and platinum. The store was inaugurated by Bollywood actress and former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen, who praised Lucknow’s unique blend of culture and grace. “Lucknow has always been a city of heritage and elegance, and PNG Jewellers beautifully reflects that spirit. Each piece of jewellery tells stories of culture and craftsmanship,” Sen said at the…

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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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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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Sweet Start to the Season: Lulu’s Cake Mixing Ceremony Spreads Cheer

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Lulu Hypermarket, Lucknow, hosted a unique Cake Mixing Ceremony  marking the beginning of the festive season with fragrance, flavour, and festivity. The event created memorable moments for both customers and staff, blending tradition with togetherness. On the occasion, Noman Aziz Khan, Regional Director (Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Telangana), said, “Cake mixing is not just a traditional process, but a symbol of sharing happiness and celebrating the colours of the season. Just as diverse ingredients come together to make a delicious cake, diversity and unity strengthen our society. Beginning the…

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India’s Original Homegrown Burger King

Arijit Bose

Bengaluru: Biraja Prasad Rout, an electrical engineering graduate from Odisha, never imagined that a burger would change the course of his life. Growing up in a small town, he had never encountered one until the age of 21. That first bite, in Bengaluru, was enough to spark an enduring fascination. By 2006, while working at HCL, Rout noticed a glaring gap in India’s foodscape: there were no homegrown quick-service restaurants offering authentic grilled burgers. The market was dominated by global giants like McDonald’s and Burger King, leaving little room for…

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UP Government and UNICEF Organize State-Level Program to Promote Healthy Diets Among Schoolchildren

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government, in collaboration with UNICEF, organized a state-level programme in the capital to spread awareness about healthy diets and active lifestyles among school-going children and adolescents. The initiative brought together senior officials, health experts, educators, and students to deliberate on strategies to improve nutrition for the state’s 80 million schoolchildren. The programme was inaugurated with the ceremonial lamp-lighting by Leena Johri, Principal Secretary, Women and Child Development Department; Dr. Piyali Bhattacharya, Pediatrician, SGPGI; Dr. Monika Agrawal, Head of Department, King George’s Medical University; Kanchan Verma, Director…

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Hyundai E&C Targets Residential Innovation by 2030 With Future Housing Solutions

Arijit Bose

Seoul, South Korea : Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co. (Hyundai E&C) has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to redefine urban housing by 2030, pledging to integrate four of its key residential innovation initiatives into future apartment projects. The initiatives focus on cutting inter-floor noise, enhancing health and sleep quality, expanding renewable energy use, and designing flexible interior layouts. At its Mabuk R&D Center in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, Hyundai E&C demonstrated its Grade-1 noise-reduction flooring. Unlike conventional styrofoam-based insulation, the new system uses high-density plaster made from recycled steel slag and multi-layer…

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