Category: Lucknow

Lucknow: The auspicious festival of Navratri begins today, marking nine days of devotion dedicated to Goddess Durga. Devotees across the country are preparing to observe fasts, perform rituals, and seek divine blessings for prosperity and well-being. Religious experts and priests have outlined key practices to follow during Navratri to ensure spiritual discipline and maximize the benefits of worship. What to Do During Navratri Devotees are advised to maintain purity in both body and mind throughout the nine days. Using red-colored clothes, flowers, and prayer mats is considered auspicious, as red…

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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh State Chapter of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) organized the Udyam Pragati Workshop 2026 at PHD House in Lucknow, bringing together a large number of MSME entrepreneurs, with notable participation from women-led enterprises. The workshop aimed to strengthen small-scale industries, cottage industries, and women entrepreneurs by providing insights into government schemes, institutional support, and business growth opportunities. Representatives from National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and Laghu Udyog Bharati were also present. Key speakers at the event included Sunil Kumar, Joint Commissioner…

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Lucknow: Saraswati Dental College & Hospital, Lucknow took a pioneering step toward fostering innovation and entrepreneurial spirit in the State by hosting a two-day National Conclave on Innovation and Entrepreneurship titled SPARKOFEST 1.0 – Idea 2 Impact. The event held on 14 &15 March was graced by the Chief Guest, Shri Awanish Kumar Awasthi, IAS (Retd.) Chief Advisor to CM UP. Shri Amit K Ghosh, IAS, Addl Chief Secretary, Medical health & Family welfare and Medical Education and Vice Chancellor of ABVMU Maj Gen Amit Devgan were the Guests of…

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Lucknow: A high-impact session on Conflict Resolution was conducted by renowned behavioural trainer and facilitator Chandra Shekhar Varma for an international cohort of participants under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme, an initiative of the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. The session was hosted at the Bankers Institute of Rural Development (BIRD), Lucknow, and witnessed participation from delegates representing eight countries, including Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Mongolia, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam. What made the session particularly significant was the stature of the participants, which included…

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Lucknow – The Amity School of Engineering & Technology (ASET), Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus, inaugurated the 2nd IETE International Conference on Computing, Communication and Intelligent Systems (ICCCIS-2026) along with the IETE Zonal Seminar on Data Science, Communication and Information Security. The two-day conference and seminar are being organised in collaboration with the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE), Lucknow Centre. The event has brought together eminent experts, academicians, faculty members, and students from across the country to deliberate on emerging trends and advancements in these critical domains.…

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Lucknow: A musical theatre production titled ‘Shaheedon Ne Lau Jagayi Jo’, dedicated to the legendary freedom fighter Bhagat Singh, will be staged in Lucknow on March 23 to mark his martyrdom day. The play, written, composed, and originally directed by noted theatre personality Dr. Urmil Kumar Thapliyal, will be presented at the Sant Gadgeji Maharaj Auditorium. This year, the production will be directed by his daughter Ritun Thapliyal Mishra, offering a fresh interpretation of the musical drama. Organized by the Dr. Urmil Kumar Thapliyal Foundation, the play pays homage to…

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Lucknow: Theatre enthusiasts in Lucknow will witness a powerful solo performance titled India After Bhagat Singh on March 27, 2026, at 7 pm at Sant Gadge Auditorium, located within the campus of Sangeet Natak Akademi. The play is designed, conceptualised and directed by theatre artist Shubham Tiwari and Shivendra Singh. The production reflects on the changing socio-political landscape of India after the martyrdom of legendary freedom fighter Bhagat Singh. Through a compelling solo narrative, the play attempts to revive Bhagat Singh’s revolutionary ideas and highlight their relevance in contemporary society.…

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Lucknow: The fifth day of the ongoing Lucknow Book Fair at Ravindralaya Charbagh witnessed a vibrant mix of literary discussions, poetry sessions and enthusiastic participation from students searching for books related to competitive examinations. With competition becoming a defining aspect of academic and professional life, groups of college students were seen exploring various stalls in search of study material for exams such as NET, JRF, SET, police and banking recruitment, Lekhpal examinations and polytechnic entrance tests. At the stall of Upkar Prakashan, a wide range of preparation books for competitive…

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Lucknow: Students of Class IV from Seth M.R. Jaipuria School Goel Campus embarked on an educational excursion to Lucknow Junction Railway Station (Chhoti Line) on Monday, marking the special occasion of the station completing 100 years of service. The visit aimed to introduce young learners to the rich heritage and evolution of the Indian Railways. As part of the centenary celebrations, the railway administration organised a special exhibition highlighting the remarkable journey of Indian Railways and the historical significance of Lucknow Junction. The exhibition featured several models, artefacts and displays…

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