Chhatarpur: After celebrating Bundeli women’s culinary skills and confidence for over two months, Bundeli Chef Season 3 concluded with a grand finale on Sunday at The Rudraksh Hotel, Chhatarpur. Organised by Bundelkhand 24×7, the finale brought together taste, talent and passion, once again giving the entire region a reason to take pride in its rich culinary heritage. Emerging victorious after a tough competition, Sajida Ameer from Jhansi impressed the judges with her authentic and flavourful Bundeli dishes to win the Season 3 title. Nancy Shivhare from Panna, currently based in…
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NIIT Foundation & Mahindra Finance empower 50,000+ Gig Workers across Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow: NIIT Foundation, a non-profit organisation committed to enhancing employability through digital education and skills development, has partnered with Mahindra Finance (MMFSL), one of India’s leading non-banking financial companies (NBFC) to implement Mahindra Finance’s flagship CSR program, ‘Dhan Samvaad’. Under this programme, NIIT Foundation has trained over 50,000 gig workers across various regions of Uttar Pradesh. This initiative helps drivers, farmers, and self-employed workers strengthen their financial literacy, adopt safe digital practices, and access government welfare schemes more effectively. This initiative has been rolled out across Agra, Gorakhpur, Mathura, Budaun, Basti,…
Read MoreIndia–Russia Art Dialogue Comes Alive in Delhi as “Dream Vision: India” Exhibition Opens on 7 December
New Delhi — Delhi is set to witness a landmark cultural convergence as “Dream Vision: India,” a first-of-its-kind Indo–Russian art exhibition, opens today at the Lalit Kala Akademi. Curated by celebrated Russian artist Nikas Safronov, the exhibition marks the beginning of a major international cultural series aimed at strengthening artistic diplomacy between India, Russia and the wider world. The exhibition will run in New Delhi from 7–21 December and later travel to Mumbai from 25 December 2025 to 15 January 2026. Described as a space where “the language of art…
Read More59th Prakash Chandra Ghosh Memorial All India Full-Length Bengali Drama Competition – 2025
Lucknow: Lucknow is set to host one of the most anticipated cultural events of the year as the 59th Prakash Chandra Ghosh Memorial All India Full-Length Bengali Drama Competition – 2025 begins on 20 December 2025, carrying forward a rich legacy of theatre excellence that spans nearly six decades. The event, organised under the leadership of President Arun Kumar Banerjee, Cultural Secretary Kaushik Bose, and Officiating General Secretary Trisha Sinha, promises a vibrant celebration of Bengali theatre, art, and tradition. A Grand Opening with Bengal’s Traditional “Putul Nach” This year’s…
Read MoreDecoding the true genesis of Happiness in Life
Lucknow: Where does happiness come from? IKS points out that our sense organs –eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin, are gateways that allow us to experience the world and derive pleasure. For example, tasting favourite food or hearing good music brings happiness because our senses are engaged in the experience. However, we need to use our motor organs to manage the environment and create situations that bring joy. Happiness is an internal state of being, caused by experiencing the world through our senses. The Sastras speak of several levels of…
Read MoreIndica Expands Portfolio with New ₹10 Hair Colour Sachets, Promising Salon-Like Results in Just 10 Minutes
Mumbai: In a move aimed at redefining affordable beauty in India, KevinCare’s flagship hair colour brand Indica Easy, the country’s No. 1 shampoo hair colour brand (Source: NielsenIQ Retail Measurement Report, MAT September 2025), has launched two new shades—Natural Brown and Burgundy—priced at just ₹10. With this expansion, the company continues its commitment to offering innovative and accessible personal care solutions to consumers across India. The launch of the new ₹10 sachets brings salon-quality hair colouring to the home in only 10 minutes, a format designed to align with the…
Read MoreAmway India launches ‘Nutrilite Vitamin D plus Boron’ backed by ingredients for Stronger Bones and Well-being
Lucknow: With nutritional gaps arising from today’s lifestyles, consumers are turning toward holistic wellbeing to support healthier lives. One such concern is Vitamin D inadequacy, a silent epidemic that continues to affect people across age groups, underscoring the need to proactively address nutritional gaps. Driven by consumers needs and advancing its nutrition expertise, Amway India, a leading company supporting health and wellbeing, launched Nutrilite Vitamin D plus Boron — a scientifically designed formulation with ingredients that helps maintain optimal Vitamin D levels and supports bone and immune health. Speaking on…
Read MoreKisna Diamond Marathon 2025 to Unite 100 Cities in Support of ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’
Mumbai : India’s leading and socially committed diamond enterprise, Hari Krishna Group, has announced the 10th edition of the Kisna Diamond Marathon – Swachh Bharat Run, to be held on December 28, 2025. For the first time ever, the marathon will be conducted simultaneously across 100 Indian cities, marking a new milestone in nationwide social fitness movements. Powered by the vast retail network of Kisna Diamond & Gold Jewellery, the event is poised to become one of the largest community-driven fitness and cleanliness initiatives in India. Over the past nine…
Read MoreExhibition of Prof. Sukhveer Singhal’s Wash Paintings Opens in New Delhi from November 6
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.…
Read MoreWorkshop on Art Conservation Highlights Scientific Techniques to Preserve Paintings
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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