Category: Lucknow

Lucknow: Young actor Rahul showcased his screen presence at the launch of the music album Tu Meri Dhadkan, held at Creator Lounge in Lucknow. The album was launched by Adil Abidi, a former top model who was prominent in Mumbai’s modelling circuit during the 1980s and 1990s. Speaking at the event, Rahul described the project as a special opportunity to explore a different dimension of his acting. He said the team had worked with dedication and creativity and expressed confidence that audiences would appreciate the final presentation. The album features…

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Lucknow: The 23rd National Book Fair concluded at Balrampur Garden, Lucknow, with book sales crossing the ₹1 crore mark, reflecting the enduring popularity of books among readers in the digital age. The fair, which began on October 1, brought together book lovers, authors and publishers on a common platform. The final day witnessed enthusiastic participation, with thousands of visitors purchasing books and attending literary and cultural programmes. More than 56 leading publishers and distributors from across the country participated in the event, including Prabhat, Vani, Navpallav, Flydreams, Rajpal, Rajkamal, Sasta…

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Lucknow: A celebration of poetry, reflection and meaningful conversations unfolded at Universal Booksellers, Hazratganj, on Saturday as the Universal Readers Circle hosted An Evening with Meera, centred on The Dust on My Heart, a collection of 70 contemporary poems by writer Meera. Held from 5 pm to 6 pm, the gathering brought together poetry enthusiasts, readers and lovers of literature for an engaging conversation on contemporary poetry, the creative process and the power of words to connect people through shared emotions and experiences. Dr. Shruti Mishra, poet and academician, and…

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Lucknow: Dramatic battle scenes, powerful performances and emotional moments marked the staging of Kumbhakarna Vadh, Meghnad Vadh and the Sati Sulochana episode at the Railway Ramlila Dussehra Committee and Bharat Milap Shobha Yatra in Alam Bagh, Lucknow. The sequence unfolded as Ravana, already shaken by the deaths of his son Akshay Kumar and Kalanemi, struggled to counter the advance of Lord Ram’s army. Desperate to turn the tide of the battle, he ordered his sleeping brother Kumbhakarna to be awakened. The stage resonated with the thunder of drums and nagadas…

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Lucknow: A total of 450 complaints were received during Sampoorna Samadhan Diwas held across all five tehsils of Lucknow district on Saturday, of which 64 were resolved on the spot. The remaining cases were forwarded to the concerned departments for time-bound disposal. Malihabad tehsil recorded the highest number of complaints, receiving 152 applications and resolving 22 on the spot. At Bakshi Ka Talab (BKT), 91 complaints were received, with 15 resolved. Mohanlalganj received 85 complaints and disposed of 21 cases during the event. Sarojini Nagar tehsil received 86 complaints, of…

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LUCKNOW: Three days of spirited competition, extraordinary talent and youthful exuberance culminated in a spectacular finale as Anandotsava 2.0 drew to a close on Saturday at Colvin Taluqdars’ College, Lucknow. The grand finale celebrated the dynamic interplay of technology, music and creativity, bringing the curtains down on a festival that showcased the multifaceted talents of young minds. The third and final day began on an exhilarating note, with the spotlight shifting to technological innovation and contemporary music. The campus reverberated with excitement as participants battled it out in the high-intensity…

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Lucknow: An 11-day performance-oriented Kathak dance workshop concluded with a grand cultural programme at Maharaja Bijli Pasi Government Postgraduate College in Ashiana, Lucknow. The workshop was jointly organised by the college and the Birju Maharaj Kathak Sansthan under the Uttar Pradesh Department of Culture, celebrating the classical dance form’s rich traditions and artistic expression. The concluding ceremony began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp and floral tributes to Goddess Saraswati by distinguished guests Dr Kumkum Dhar, chairperson of the Birju Maharaj Kathak Sansthan; Prof Vishnu Mishra, assistant director at…

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Students promote a drug-free India and a strong, developed nation through an impressive floral rangoli Lucknow: A spectacular rangoli created with vibrant colours and natural flowers marked the conclusion of the month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan at Navayug Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Rajendra Nagar, Lucknow, on Saturday. Organised under the theme “Seva Mera Yogdan”, the activity was held as part of the campaign running from September 17 to October 17, 2026. The programme was conducted under the guidance of college principal Prof Manjula Upadhyay. Students displayed remarkable creativity, enthusiasm and dedication while creating…

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Lucknow: The Durga Puja pandal at Durga Puja Park in Vivek Khand, Gomti Nagar, resonated with devotional songs and folk music as the Gomti Nagar Sarbojanin Puja Committee inaugurated its cultural programmes on Thursday. The performances enthralled devotees and created a vibrant atmosphere of faith and celebration. The programme opened with devotional songs presented by the Lok Sanskriti Shodh Sansthan. Coordinated by Dr Sudha Dwivedi, senior folk singer Neera Mishra and her group presented popular Devi geet, including “More Angana Mein Aana Maiya Jhoom Jhoom Ke”, “Maiya Chalo Diyana Baar…

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