Category: Lucknow

Lucknow | The 18th edition of the Dastak Youth Festival commenced at the International Buddha Research Institute, Gomti Nagar, with enthusiastic participation from students, artists, and cultural practitioners from across the city. Celebrating its coming-of-age year, the festival opened with a day marked by dialogue, creativity, and youthful energy, staying true to its theme, “Nature, Environment and Our Uttar Pradesh.” The festival was formally inaugurated in the presence of participating students and prominent citizens including Shyamu Chaudhary, Amit Mishra, Tahira Rizvi, and Meha Dhaundiyal. The inauguration featured the writing of inspiring…

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Lucknow: The city’s oldest student-run youth festival, Dastak Youth Festival, is set to celebrate its 18th edition with a vibrant three-day cultural extravaganza at the International Buddha Research Institute (IBRI), Gomti Nagar, from 10 to 12 February. Over the years, Dastak has emerged as a significant platform for continuous cultural engagement and youth participation, completing eighteen years of sustained presence in the city’s cultural landscape. The 18th season of the festival will feature more than 30 competitions spread across three days, with participation from over 500 students representing more than…

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Lucknow: With the objective of inspiring students to convert innovative ideas into sustainable business ventures, the Amity Innovation Incubator, Amity University Lucknow Campus, organised an Entrepreneurship Awareness Program titled “Translating Idea to Enterprise — A Roadmap for Young Entrepreneurs.” The program was conducted under the Entrepreneurship Skill Development Program (ESDP) of the Ministry of MSME, Government of India, in collaboration with CSIR–Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR). The initiative brought together academicians, scientists, industry experts and aspiring entrepreneurs, offering participants valuable insights into startup development, intellectual property rights, incubation support…

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UP Metro Honoured for Excellent Display of Artistic Group of Six Flower Pots Lucknow: At the Regional Fruit, Vegetable and Flower Exhibition–2026 held at Jan Bhavan premises, Lucknow, on February 06, 07 and 08, 2026, Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UP Metro) was awarded the First Prize “Shri Rajyapal Chal Baijayanti” for its outstanding performance. UP Metro received this award in the category “Section 2 – Artistic Group of Six Flower Pots (for gardens maintained by institutions)”, in which the attractive, creative and well-organised floral display presented by the organisation…

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Lucknow— Day 2 of Manfest–Varchasva 2026, the flagship management and cultural festival of the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow, unfolded in the resonant afterglow of Bismil ki Mehfil, whose evocative Techno-Sufi soundscape set an immersive and reflective tone for the day’s proceedings. The intellectual core of the day was anchored by the Leaders’ Express sessions, which drew packed audiences. Mr. Anil Swarup, Founder of Nexus of Good and former IAS officer, delivered a compelling address on ethical leadership, public accountability, and the urgent need for institutional reform in India. Mr.…

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Lucknow — Integral University, Lucknow, marked the grand inauguration of its annual cultural and literary festival Fiesta 2026 with enthusiasm and splendour. The three-day celebration, scheduled from February 5 to February 7, 2026,  showcased creativity, cultural diversity and student talent through a wide array of engaging events. The inaugural ceremony was presided over by the Chancellor and Founder, Prof. S. W. Akhtar, who attended as the Chief Patron and Chief Guest. Chancellor  Azra Waseem, Co-Founder of Integral University, graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour. The event was further dignified…

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Lucknow— Indian Institute of Management Lucknow marked a vibrant beginning to Manfest-Varchasva 2026 as it welcomed over 3,000 students from more than 150 colleges across India on Day 1, setting an energetic tone for three days of ideas, culture, and celebration. The opening day was anchored by the flagship Leaders’ Express sessions, featuring an eminent panel of speakers.  Sunil Mehta, Chairperson of IndusInd Bank and former Chairperson of Punjab National Bank and YES Bank, shared insights on leadership and institutional resilience. Dr. Rajeshwar Singh, MLA from Sarojini Nagar and former…

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