Category: Lucknow

Lucknow: Loreto Convent Intermediate College successfully concluded its two-day inter-school festival, ‘Angelorum’, bringing together nearly 1,000 students from 20 leading schools across the city. The event provided a vibrant platform for young minds to showcase their creativity, innovation and talent through 20 diverse competitions spanning academics, arts, technology and cultural activities. The festival was inaugurated on July 30 with a ceremonial lamp-lighting by Sister Christine, Head of the Loreto Institution, Principal Sister Sunila, Vice-Principal Ma’am Godin, and distinguished guests from participating schools. In her welcome address, Sister Christine encouraged students…

Mohan: Promoting environmental awareness alongside educational support, the Kiran Foundation organised a tree plantation and educational material distribution programme at Composite School, Mohan, under its “Ek Paudha Maa Ke Naam” (A Sapling in Mother’s Name) campaign. The programme was inaugurated by Deepesh Kumar, Block Education Officer (BEO), Hasanganj, who attended as the chief guest. Among the dignitaries present were Samarjit Yadav, Chairman of Mohan, Mohsin Raza, Councillor, Mohan, and Gauri Savariya, Councillor and Patron of the Kiran Foundation. The event began with the plantation of saplings by the guests, teachers…

Lucknow: District Magistrate Vishakh G. visited Malihabad Tehsil on Saturday to conduct a public grievance hearing under the Sampoorna Samadhan Diwas programme, reaffirming the district administration’s commitment to ensuring prompt, transparent and citizen-centric grievance redressal. During the public hearing, the District Magistrate directed officials from all departments to ensure the immediate and quality disposal of complaints received at the programme. He emphasised that grievances should be resolved through proper verification and factual inquiry rather than as a routine administrative exercise. Reviewing the progress of cases from the previous Tehsil Diwas,…

Lucknow: The Department of Hindi and Modern Indian Languages at Lucknow University concluded its Convocation Week celebrations with a prize distribution ceremony held at the Malaviya Auditorium. The event recognised winners of various academic and literary competitions organised by the department ahead of the university’s 69th Convocation. The programme commenced with a welcome address by Head of the Department, Professor Pawan Agrawal. Presiding over the ceremony, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Professor Arvind Mohan, highlighted the role of students in shaping the future, stating that while civilisations continually evolve,…

Lucknow: An enchanting blend of poetry, music and storytelling came alive at “Dil Abhi Bhara Nahi,” a unique cultural evening that celebrated Lucknow’s rich literary and musical heritage. Held at Zaika Restaurant, Gemini Continental Hotel, the event brought together lovers of art, literature and music for an unforgettable experience where timeless classics were reimagined through contemporary poetry and soulful performances. The evening opened on an evocative note when Mumbai-based playback singer and theatre artist Kirti Killedar rendered the couplet, “Hain juda rang khushbuen phir bhi, Ek hoti hai zaat phoolon…

* Players across various age categories showcased exceptional talent * Winners felicitated with trophies and gift hampers Lucknow: On the occasion of International Chess Day, Phoenix Palassio, Lucknow, in collaboration with the UP Chess Sports Association and the Lucknow Chess Association, successfully hosted the Srinivasa Ramanujan Trophy – International Chess Day Blitz Tournament 2026. The tournament witnessed enthusiastic participation from chess enthusiasts across multiple age groups, who showcased exceptional strategy, concentration, and sportsmanship throughout the competition. The event was graced by A. K. Raizada, Honorary General Secretary, UP Chess Sports…

A Quantum Leap into Lucknow’s Living History Title: The Cannon of Gold Author: Ajit Chak Series: Born in La Martiniere (Book 2) Format: Paperback / E-book (~93 pages) Publisher: Self-Published (2024/2025) Availability: Pothi.com, Amazon (~₹500) What happens when wartime imperative meets quantum theory in the heart of Awadh? In The Cannon of Gold, veteran journalist and author Ajit Chak delivers a compact, wildly imaginative historical sci-fi thriller that bridges World War II rhetoric, schoolyard legends, and alternate timelines. Spanning under 100 pages, this second entry in the Born in La…

Lucknow: FunTura, the indoor amusement and family entertainment destination at Lulu Mall Lucknow, successfully hosted a two-day FunTura Chess Tournament on July 25 and 26, bringing together hundreds of chess enthusiasts from across Uttar Pradesh. Held at Atrium-1 of Lulu Mall, the event attracted 330 participants from 26 districts, making it one of the largest and most vibrant chess competitions organised at the mall to date. The tournament featured competitions across multiple categories, including Under-7, Under-9, Under-11, Under-13, Under-15, Under-19, Women, Open and Veteran, providing players of all age groups…