Category: Lucknow

Two CSIR-CDRI Scientists Elected NASI Fellows, One Selected as NASI Member Lucknow: Scientists from the CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI), Lucknow, have been recognised by the National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI) for their contributions to scientific research. Dr. Dipak Datta, Chief Scientist and Head, Cancer Biology Division, and Dr. Manoj K. Barthwal, Scientist G, Division of Pharmacology, have been elected as Fellows of NASI for 2026, while Dr. Ravindra Kumar, Scientist E, Division of Medicinal & Process Chemistry, has been selected as a Member of the Academy. Dr. Dipak…

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Lucknow High Court Judge Subhash Vidyarthi Calls for Lifelong Learning, Focus and Transparency Lucknow: National PG College, Lucknow, organised the ‘Medha Samman Samaroh 2026’ on Tuesday to honour meritorious students who excelled in the June 2025 and December 2025 examination sessions. A total of 90 students securing top positions in various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes were presented medals, certificates of merit and a cash award of ₹5,000 each. The programme was inaugurated by Justice Subhash Vidyarthi of the Lucknow Bench of the High Court. College Manager and Member of Parliament…

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Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla Launches ‘The Second Orbit’, Shares Experiences of His Journey from Lucknow to Space Lucknow: Stories of ambition, perseverance and space exploration took centre stage at the Gomti Book Festival on Tuesday, as Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla interacted with students and shared experiences from his remarkable journey from Lucknow to space. The special dialogue session, titled “Dreams Taking Flight from Earth to Space”, was organised by the National Book Trust, India. During the event, Shukla jointly launched his English book The Second Orbit with his family members.…

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All India Minorities Forum for Democracy Assures Full Cooperation Lucknow : Dr. Ammar Rizvi, former Acting Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and National President of the All India Minorities Forum for Democracy, has welcomed the initiative taken by leaders of the Muslim, Christian and other minority communities to establish a common platform for minorities. The decision was taken during an important meeting held at the residence of His Holiness Most Rev. Peter Machado, Archbishop of Bengaluru. Dr. Ammar Rizvi said that the All India Minorities Forum for Democracy was established…

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Lucknow: A grand cultural programme marking Ganeshotsav was organised at Gandhi Bhawan under the aegis of Ekta Welfare Foundation, bringing together women, social workers, artists and members of the business community for an evening of devotional and cultural celebrations. According to programme coordinator Ekta Agrawal, the event was inaugurated by Lucknow Mayor Sushma Kharkwal, All India Industry Trade Board national president and former minister Sandeep Bansal, former Director General of Police Brij Lal, BJP general secretary Rajiv Mishra and All India Industry Trade Board city president Suresh Chhablani. Addressing the…

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Lucknow: The seven-day Shri Ganesh Utsav began with religious fervour at Paltan Chhawani Sector-A, Sitapur Road Yojana Colony, Lucknow,  coinciding with Ganesh Chaturthi. The idol of Lord Ganesha was installed amid Vedic chants, prayers and enthusiastic cries of “Ganpati Bappa Morya”. Pandit Rajkishore Bajpai performed the rituals and led the installation ceremony. As part of the celebrations, daily aarti and bhajan-kirtan will be held at the pandal at 8:30 am and 8:30 pm. A Sundarkand recitation has been scheduled for September 15, followed by a community bhandara on September 19.…

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Lucknow: Bhatkhande Sanskriti University, Lucknow, organised a programme dedicated to the importance of Hindi language and its rich literary tradition on the occasion of Hindi Diwas. The event was held at the Sujan Auditorium, where students presented poetry recitations and creative expressions reflecting their engagement with Hindi. Head of the Department of Percussion Dr Manoj Kumar Mishra delivered a lecture on the significance of Hindi. He said Hindi was not merely a medium of communication but also an important language connecting Indian culture, literature and emotional unity. He encouraged students…

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