Category: Lifestyle

From The Business of Life to An Indian Manifesto: The Books That Reflect Vaibhav Maloo’s Thinking

Anil Jaiswal

Lucknow: Entrepreneurs often express their ideas through companies, investments, and innovation. But some choose another medium to share their thinking with the world: writing. For Vaibhav Maloo, books have become an extension of his curiosity about business, society, and the future. Alongside leading the Enso Group, Maloo has also built a parallel identity as an author whose writing explores everything from leadership to national development. Through his books, Maloo attempts to examine the bigger questions shaping business, society, and human progress. Exploring life and leadership One of Maloo’s most widely…

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Indian Knowledge System : Ayurveda and Healthy Lifestyle

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Ayurveda is our ancient science of medicine and well-being. It is a result of great experience of many physicians over a long period and combines the sciences of botany, physiology and medicine. In a country endowed with a wide range of geographical landscapes and rich natural vegetation, the knowledge of herbs, minerals and extraction of medicines have been perfected over centuries since ancient times. A keen observation of animal species, both domesticated and wild ones in their natural habitat, has led to further developments in applied medicine.  India was…

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Across India’s rural heartland, influencer didis are taking the reins of social progress

Arijit Bose

Their success stories are inspiring entire communities to transcend economic and gender barriers New Delhi: Deep-seated systemic issues such as rural inequality, poverty, and exclusion continue to shape the realities of rural India. Persistent challenges – agrarian distress, employment insecurity, generational poverty, and the discrimination faced by women, girls, and other vulnerable groups – reinforce the sharp rural-urban divide and limit access to education, fair wages, healthcare, and digital resources. Yet, amid these complex and ever-evolving conditions, stories of resurgence offer hope. They demonstrate that multidimensional poverty and entrenched gender…

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Understanding the exceptional power of Yoga

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The word Yoga literally means union – uniting with or attaining one’s highest state known as Brahman. Yoga also refers to the techniques to attain that state, its fundamental philosophy being that perfection in every person isinherent but concealed by layers of self-imposed ignorance.The method to attain the Yogic state with the hurdles that crop up have been chronicled thoroughly in the numerous Yogic traditions ofIndia over millennia. The AshtaangaYoga or 8-limbed Yogic path is the most popular part of the Yogic process; health benefits through A Asanas(physical postures)and…

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CSIR-CIMAP Develops 14 Indigenous Certified Reference Materials, Strengthening Quality Assurance in AYUSH Medicines

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: In a major step towards strengthening quality standards and self-reliance in India’s traditional medicine and herbal sectors, the CSIR–Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP) has developed 14 Bharatiya Nirdeshak Dravya (BNDs)—India’s indigenous Certified Reference Materials (CRMs). The initiative marks a significant milestone in ensuring measurement traceability, analytical accuracy and quality assurance in AYUSH medicines. These newly developed Indian CRMs will play a critical role in method validation, instrument calibration and regulatory compliance across the herbal, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. By providing reliable reference standards within the…

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Bundeli Chef Season 3: Sajida Ameer Wins the Crown, Expresses Desire to Open Indian Restaurant in Singapore

Arijit Bose

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

Arijit Bose

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,…

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India–Russia Art Dialogue Comes Alive in Delhi as “Dream Vision: India” Exhibition Opens on 7 December

Arijit Bose

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…

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59th Prakash Chandra Ghosh Memorial All India Full-Length Bengali Drama Competition – 2025

Arijit Bose

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…

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Decoding the true genesis of Happiness in Life

Arijit Bose

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…

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