Category: Lucknow

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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Lucknow: Students of Lucknow University have brought laurels to the institution by achieving remarkable success in Samsung India’s flagship skill development initiative, the Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) program. Their outstanding performances in emerging technologies such as Big Data and Artificial Intelligence have earned them recognition at both national and state levels. Among the top achievers, Rekha Kumari, a Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) student, emerged as the National Topper in the Big Data category, while Yasharth Prakash Srivastava, a final-year student of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering under…

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Lucknow: Music lovers in the city were treated to an unforgettable cultural experience as Lucknow Bioscope hosted A Musical Evening under its popular Adda Concerts series at its Qaiser Bagh venue. The event brought together two accomplished artists, Nehha Mishra and Kunal Verma, whose distinct musical styles created a captivating blend of melody, emotion, and classical artistry. Held at Lucknow Bioscope, located on J.C. Bose Marg, the concert celebrated the richness of Indian music, ranging from soulful devotional compositions and Bollywood classics to the intricate beauty of Hindustani classical ragas.…

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Exhibition and Workshop Highlight India’s Rich Cultural Heritage at Kokoro Art Gallery Lucknow: A unique exhibition celebrating the renowned Kalighat Patachitra tradition of Bengal has opened at Kokoro Art Gallery in Lucknow, offering visitors an opportunity to explore one of India’s most distinctive folk art forms. The exhibition, which began on June 12, aims to introduce the richness of traditional Indian art to the public and younger generations while fostering appreciation for the country’s cultural heritage. The exhibition was inaugurated by noted author and folklorist Vidya Bindu Singh. Alongside the…

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