Category: Lucknow

Lucknow, October 7: Classical music, captivating Kathak performances and breathtaking Mallakhamb feats marked Awadh Sandhya, a cultural evening organised by the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi at Sant Gadge Ji Auditorium. The event, held after a gap of six years, celebrated the preservation and promotion of the region’s rich artistic heritage. Padma Shri Malini Awasthi attended the programme as the chief guest. The event was organised under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s cultural preservation policy and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh. It was supported by various institutions under the…

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Lucknow: The Lucknow Municipal Corporation organised a tribute programme at Jhandi Wala Park in Lalbagh to mark the 94th death anniversary of Raja Raj Raghuvar Singh. Mayor Sushma Kharkwal attended the event, paid floral tributes to the late ruler and inaugurated a chhatri (memorial canopy) erected in his memory. The programme was attended by Rajmata Bhakti Devi, MLA Vinod Shankar Awasthi, senior pracharak and president Virendra Singh, councillor Pramod Singh Rajan, Raja Rajeshwar Singh of Jhandi Raj, Kheri, and Raja Gopendra Singh of Tiloi. Members of various royal families and…

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Lucknow: Bharatiya Manavadhikar Parivar (Uttar Pradesh) and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), New Delhi, jointly organised a one-day Human Rights Awareness and Training Programme, along with the organisation’s Silver Jubilee celebration. The event aimed to promote the protection of human rights and to make people from all sections of society more aware of them. Guests Justice Dr. Vidyut Ranjan Sarangi was the Chief Guest. Other guests included Girish Kumar Awasthi, National President of Bharatiya Manavadhikar Parivar; Dr. Dharmendra Singh, Director, SMS; Engineer Avnish Kumar Singh, MLC; and social worker…

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Lucknow: With the celebrations of Durga Puja barely behind us, India’s attention has turned to the next big date on the festive calendar: Karva Chauth, falling on Thursday, October 29, 2026. On this day, married women observe a day-long fast for the long life and well-being of their husbands. It also marks the start of the intense run-up to Diwali, which arrives on Sunday, November 8. Markets nationwide are already abuzz, and traders are reporting strong consumer demand and optimism about the weeks ahead. The Confederation of All India Traders…

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Lucknow: Seth M. R. Jaipuria School, Goel Campus, hosted its annual Dandiya Night 2026 on October 16, bringing together nearly 7,000 people for an evening of traditional dance, music and festive celebrations. Organised in association with Goel Group of Institutions, the event witnessed enthusiastic participation from families, distinguished guests and members of the community. The celebrations began with a ceremonial lamp-lighting by Chief Guest Acharya Ranjeet Dixit Ji Maharaj, accompanied by Goel Group of Institutions Chairman Mahesh Agarwal, Manager Samarth Goel, school Principal Dr Rina Pathak and other institutional representatives.…

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  Lucknow, 23 October, 2026: For customers, mobile data is no longer just about staying connected. It has become the gateway to how they watch shows and movies, follow creators, listen to music and discover new content. To cater to this mass audience usage behavior and complement it with the best of its services, Airtel has partnered with YouTube to bring YouTube Premium to its prepaid customers. The partnership gives them an ad-free YouTube experience*, including Shorts, along with background play, offline downloads and YouTube Music Premium *T&C apply. The…

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Lucknow, 22 October, 2026: As families come together this festive season, Airtel is bringing even more entertainment choices to Tamil viewers. Airtel Digital TV customers can now access Sony Vizha, a new Tamil entertainment channel offering family dramas, reality shows and original programming inspired by local culture and everyday life. The addition of Sony Vizha strengthens Airtel’s commitment to bringing customers the content they love in the language they prefer. With stories rooted in Tamil culture and entertainment designed for the entire family, customers can enjoy a richer and more…

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Two-day event on October 23–24 to feature international films, an AI hackathon, animation, gaming and digital storytelling Lucknow: Lucknow is set to witness a vibrant convergence of cinema, technology and global creativity as the Lucknow Film Festival Season 4 and Imaginarium 2026 take place on October 23 and 24 at SRS Cinemas, The City Mall, Gomti Nagar. Organised by the Lucknow Film Forum, an initiative of the Amren Foundation, and supported by Uttar Pradesh Tourism, the two-day event will bring together filmmakers, creative professionals, academicians and emerging talent from India…

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