Category: Lucknow

Lucknow: On the occasion of World Blood Donor Day (June 14), a Blood Donation Camp was organized today, June 15, 2026, at CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP) under the aegis of the CSIR-CIMAP Staff Club “Mehak”. The camp was conducted in collaboration with Hariom Seva Kendra and Civil Hospital. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Prabodh Kumar Trivedi, Director, CSIR-CIMAP, along with Padma Shri awardee, renowned theatre artist and former scientist, Dr. Anil Rastogi. Addressing the gathering, Dr. Trivedi said, “Blood donation is a noble and selfless…

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​LUCKNOW, INDIA — Driven by its commitment to community welfare, LuLu Mall, Lucknow successfully organized a massive Blood Donation Camp yesterday, Sunday, June 14, 2026. The lifesaving initiative was held in proud collaboration with the Lions Club Lucknow Blood Buddies (District 321-B1) and the Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS) Blood Bank. ​The camp, which ran from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm under the guiding ethos “Serve with Passion,” transformed the mall into a hub of community spirit. Organized and hosted by LuLu Mall, the drive received…

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Canara Robeco AMC’s investor education bus will visit through various cities in Uttar Pradesh to educate investors about mutual funds and conclude the activity in Meerut. Lucknow: Canara Robeco Asset Management Company Limited (Investment Manager to Canara Robeco Mutual Fund), India’s second-oldest Mutual Fund, is set to launch the ‘Nivesh Bus Yatra’ in Uttar Pradeshwith the objective of educating investors and spreading awareness about mutual fund investments. The initiative aims to promote financial literacy and enhance awareness about the mutual fund investing among residents across Uttar Pradesh. The bus will…

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Lucknow: A two-day Bengal Kalighat Patachitra Workshop concluded successfully at Kokoro Art Gallery in Lucknow, offering participants a unique opportunity to explore one of India’s most celebrated folk art traditions. The workshop was conducted under the guidance of acclaimed folk artist Manoranjan Chitrakar from West Medinipur district of West Bengal, known for his dedication to preserving and promoting traditional Patachitra art. The workshop aimed to introduce participants to the rich heritage of Bengal’s Kalighat Patachitra tradition and provide hands-on training in its distinctive artistic techniques. Speaking as the chief guest…

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Khyati Agrawal Gupta Lucknow: Not too long ago, a woman hurrying to work with a laptop bag & lunchbox was still a novelty in many Lucknow neighbourhoods. Today, she is impossible to miss – healthcare, hospitality, universities, real estate, banking, retail, consulting, startups & government services. Lucknow mirrors a larger trend seen over the last decade in Uttar Pradesh, where female workforce participation has risen from 14% to nearly 36%. But the real story lies beyond the numbers in how this city quietly redesigned its entire ecosystem to uplift its…

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Lucknow: In a bid to promote the benefits of yoga and encourage healthy living, the Uttar Pradesh Adarsh Yoga Samiti organized a Yoga Awareness Vehicle Rally in the LDA Ashiyana area of Lucknow on Sunday morning. The rally witnessed enthusiastic participation from yoga practitioners, traders, women, senior citizens, youth, and retired government officials. The rally was flagged off at 6 a.m. from Ashiyana’s Zonal Park by Sanjay Gupta, State President of the Uttar Pradesh Adarsh Vyapar Mandal and Patron of the Uttar Pradesh Adarsh Yoga Samiti. Prominent attendees included Dr.…

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Lucknow: The martyrdom anniversary of the fifth Sikh Guru, Guru Arjan Dev Ji Maharaj, was observed with deep reverence and devotion at Gurudwara Guru Singh Sabha, Alambagh. A large number of devotees gathered to pay homage to the revered Guru and participate in the spiritual proceedings. The religious congregation was enriched by the soulful Gurbani Kirtan performed by renowned Raagi Jatha member Bhai Mehtab Singh, who had arrived from Darbar Sahib. His devotional renditions immersed the congregation in a spiritually uplifting atmosphere. Bhai Jaskaran Singh also delivered an inspiring discourse…

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Lucknow: Swami Muktinathananda, President of Ramakrishna Math, Lucknow, emphasized that true knowledge is not acquired merely through reading scriptures but through direct spiritual experience and self-realisation. He was addressing devotees during the Sunday morning spiritual discourse at the Math. Speaking on the life and teachings of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Swami Muktinathananda described him as one of India’s greatest spiritual masters whose wisdom stemmed not from formal education but from intense spiritual practice and direct divine experience. Sri Ramakrishna’s life, he said, demonstrated that genuine knowledge emerges through devotion, spiritual discipline,…

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Lucknow: The Birju Maharaj Kathak Institute, an autonomous organization under the Department of Culture, Government of Uttar Pradesh, celebrated the successful conclusion of its Summer Kathak Dance Workshop with a vibrant cultural showcase on Saturday. The institute, renowned for its contribution to the preservation, promotion, and dissemination of Kathak and Indian classical arts, has been nurturing talent through courses ranging from hobby classes to diploma and Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA) programmes. The workshop witnessed enthusiastic participation from a diverse age group, with students ranging from five-year-old children to senior…

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