Category: Lucknow

Lucknow Bioscope Hosts Children’s Day Special Performance by Open Up Theatre Arts Lucknow: Marking the Children’s Day season, Lucknow Bioscope hosted a storytelling theatre performance titled ‘Aakhir Nanhi Ka Gaana Kahan Hai?’ (Where Could Nanhi’s Song Be?) by Open Up Theatre Arts, a programme of Lucknow-based Bewajah Samiti. Held at Lucknow Bioscope, 130, JC Bose Marg, Qaiser Bagh, the performance offered children and families an engaging mix of storytelling, humour, theatre and imagination. The production creatively brought together two children’s stories, Puchku Seeks a Song by Deepanjana Pal and The…

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Lucknow Bioscope Screens ‘Raabta Lucknow Calcutta Ka’, Exploring Shared Cultural Heritage of Two Cities Lucknow: Exploring the cultural connections between Lucknow and Kolkata, Lucknow Bioscope hosted a screening of Raabta Lucknow Calcutta Ka under its Filmistaan series on Saturday. Directed by Apurva Shah and Aisha Khatoon, the film was screened at 130, JC Bose Marg, Qaiser Bagh, followed by an interactive discussion with the directors. The film traces the shared cultural histories of Lucknow and Kolkata through the journeys of two individuals. Photographer Tasveer Hasan sets out to discover traces…

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Lucknow: Lucknow Bioscope hosted a Diwali Potluck at 130, JC Bose Marg, Qaiser Bagh, bringing together Sanatkada friends and other guests for an evening of food, storytelling and conversations about the city’s festive traditions. Held on Friday, the gathering saw participants bring home-cooked dishes and traditional sweets to share. The spread included puri, kachori, chole and an assortment of festive delicacies, creating an atmosphere of warmth and camaraderie. The event also provided an opportunity to reflect on Lucknow’s Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb and the shared cultural practices that have shaped its identity.…

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Lucknow: The Koshala Literature Festival (KoLiF) raised the curtain on its fifth edition yesterday, 14 November, with an evening at Kkothi Mall in Malihabad. It is a century-old heritage kothi of Awadhi arches, carved pillars and mango-orchard courtyards. The curtain raiser revealed the Edition 5 theme: “Rediscovering Humanity through Rediscovering Heritage.” The festival itself is yet to come and will be held from 27 to 30 November 2026 at the Lucknow Museum of Heritage and Art (LMHA), Clock Tower, Hussainabad. Three voices behind the festival Three people anchored the evening:…

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Lucknow: Dr. Saranjeet Singh served as the Chief Judge at Mr. Region & Men’s Physique 2026, an event celebrating bodybuilding, physical fitness, discipline and sportsmanship. The competition brought together physique athletes who demonstrated their strength, physical conditioning and dedication through their performances. Participants showcased the results of rigorous training, discipline and commitment to maintaining fitness. Sharing his experience, Dr. Saranjeet Singh described his appointment as Chief Judge as an honour and a privilege. He said it was encouraging to witness the dedication, discipline and hard work of the athletes participating…

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Promoters must provide complete details of proposed modifications and obtain written consent from at least two-thirds of allottees Lucknow/Gautam Buddha Nagar: The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA) has directed real estate promoters to strictly follow the provisions of Section 14 of the RERA Act while seeking approval for changes to previously sanctioned building plans. The authority has stressed that promoters must ensure transparency and obtain informed written consent from allottees before submitting revised plans to the competent authorities. During the examination of applications seeking approval for modifications…

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Traditional handicrafts, exclusive regional products and Kumaoni delicacies attract visitors; poetry recital, Jhora competitions and dance performances mark the day’s celebrations Lucknow: The sixth day of the 14-day Uttarakhand Mahotsav 2026 witnessed a massive turnout, with festival stalls packed with visitors looking for traditional handicrafts, regional products and exclusive items rarely available in regular markets. The overwhelming response has encouraged stall owners, while visitors have been enjoying the opportunity to explore and purchase distinctive products. Traditional Jhora dance competitions, Dance Uttarakhand Dance, Nachega Bharat, Voice of Uttarakhand and the colourful…

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Bhargav Porwal Tops Both Competitions; Winners to Represent University at Assembly-Level Event Lucknow: Bhatkhande Sanskriti University, Lucknow, organised institution-level essay and quiz competitions under its Electoral Literacy Club (ELC) to promote electoral awareness and strengthen democratic values among young and prospective voters. The competitions were conducted in accordance with the directions of the Election Commission of India, the Chief Electoral Officer, Uttar Pradesh, and the Regional Higher Education Officer, Lucknow. The initiative aimed to familiarise students with the importance of accurate electoral rolls, the voting process and vote counting procedures.…

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Lucknow: The National Service Scheme (NSS) Cell of Bhatkhande Sanskriti University organised a special programme on Saturday to mark Children’s Day, with a focus on children’s well-being, healthy lifestyles and their role in building a drug-free and progressive India. Children participated enthusiastically in the event, which aimed to familiarise them with the significance of Children’s Day and encourage awareness about health, social responsibility and their future development. The programme was attended by NSS Programme Coordinator Prof. Dr. Manoj Kumar Mishra, Programme Officer Anjani Kumar Dubey, Dr. Kajal Ojha, Dr. Alok…

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Lucknow initiative brings business leaders and startup founders together to explore AI-led growth, mentorship and cross-industry collaborations Lucknow: Strengthening its efforts to build a connected entrepreneurial ecosystem, Jaipuria Incubation Foundation (JIF), the entrepreneurship and incubation initiative of Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow, hosted Founder’s Circle– Diwali Gala Night on November 13 at Hotel Lineage, Gomti Nagar. The gathering brought together established entrepreneurs, industry leaders and emerging founders to explore business opportunities, exchange industry insights and build meaningful professional connections. Positioned as a community-led entrepreneurial platform, Founder’s Circle aims to bridge…

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