Category: Lucknow

Lucknow: As part of its commitment to promoting scientific awareness among school students, the CSIR-CDRI Alumni Association organized a Science Outreach Programme at Arya Kanya Pathshala, Nishat Ganj, Lucknow. The programme featured an informative talk titled “Drug Discovery – A Brief Introduction”, aimed at introducing students to the fascinating world of biomedical research and pharmaceutical innovation. The session was delivered by Dr. Vishnu Lal Sharma and Prof. Archana Talwar, distinguished alumni of CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI). They provided students with a comprehensive overview of the drug discovery process, explaining…

Lucknow: Lucknow Bioscope hosted a special screening of Hunar-e-Aza, a documentary-style film that presents Muharram in Awadh as a living cultural tradition shaped by faith, craftsmanship and community participation. The screening was held on Sunday, July 12, at Lucknow Bioscope on 130 J.C. Bose Marg, Qaiser Bagh, followed by an engaging discussion with the filmmakers. Directed by Aisha Khatoon and Apurva Shah, Hunar-e-Aza explores how the traditions of Muharram in Lucknow extend beyond religious mourning to encompass the city’s artisans, craftspeople and centuries-old artistic practices that have become integral to…

* Anniversary festivities featured creative DIY workshops, live jazz and violin performances, and exciting shopping offers * Grand cake-cutting ceremony, family-friendly experiences, and exclusive brand discounts made the celebration memorable Lucknow: Phoenix Palassio, one of Lucknow’s leading shopping and lifestyle destinations, celebrated its sixth anniversary with a spectacular five-day celebration, offering visitors a vibrant mix of entertainment, creativity, live performances, and exclusive shopping experiences. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from families, children, and shoppers from across the city. Over the past six years, Phoenix Palassio has emerged as one of…

30 students receive school shoes, socks and study material as part of rehabilitation initiative Lucknow: Continuing its community outreach initiatives, Lucknow Connection Worldwide (LCWW) organised a support programme for school-going children from families affected by the recent Vikas Nagar fire at Jai Hind Park on Monday. Around 30 students, most of them from Career Convent School, Vikas Nagar, were provided with school shoes, socks, notebooks and pens to help them continue their education. Programme coordinator Sanjay Srivastava said the initiative was the second phase of LCWW’s support campaign for the…

Lucknow: Concerns over the weakening of family relationships and changing social values took centre stage at a seminar on “The Contemporary Nature of Family and Social Relationships”, organised by the Awadh Foundation at its Janakipuram auditorium. The event brought together educationists, social workers, intellectuals and young participants to discuss the growing challenges faced by modern families, particularly the shift from joint family systems to nuclear households and its impact on emotional well-being. Delivering the keynote address, noted Ram Katha exponent Dhirendra Vashistha said that the decline of traditional family support…