Category: Lucknow

Lucknow: The timeless melodies of legendary composer duo Laxmikant–Pyarelal came alive at the Symphoria Musical Night, held at the Prominent Mall, captivating music lovers across generations. Organised by Shivanjana and Bharatiyam, the event was curated by Amit Srivastava and Rajeev Ranjan Singh. The evening featured popular Mumbai-based singers Alok Katdare and Gul Saxena, along with renowned drummer John T Hunt and Lucknow’s well-known ensemble Violent The Musical Band. The event celebrated the golden era of Hindi film music, offering audiences a refreshing return to original compositions in an age dominated…

Read More

Lucknow: Defence Minister and Member of Parliament from Lucknow Rajnath Singh met several delegations from social, religious, and business organisations during his visit to the city. The meetings were held at his official residence at 5-A, Kalidas Marg. Representatives from various groups expressed their gratitude for the continuous development works being carried out in Lucknow under his leadership. They also discussed local issues and submitted memorandums highlighting key requirements and demands related to their respective areas. During the interactions, Lucknow Mahanagar President Anand Dwivedi and General Secretary Ghanshyam Das Agrawal…

Read More

Lucknow: The fourth day of the International Children’s Film Festival (ICFF-2026), organized by City Montessori School at its Kanpur Road Auditorium, was held with great enthusiasm, further strengthening its role as a vibrant platform for the holistic development of children. Thousands of students continued to draw inspiration from a rich selection of educational films from around the world. The day began with a ceremonial lamp lighting, setting a positive and celebratory tone for the proceedings. Actress Simran Ahuja and actor Sanjay Swaraj graced the occasion, energizing the atmosphere and motivating…

Read More

Children’s Films Play Key Role in Holistic Development: Daya Shankar Singh Lucknow: The fifth day of the International Children’s Film Festival (ICFF-2026), organized by the City Montessori School at the CMS Kanpur Road Auditorium, was held with great enthusiasm and inspiration. The event was inaugurated by Chief Guest Daya Shankar Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Transport, Uttar Pradesh. The occasion was further elevated by the presence of Miss Universe India Manika Vishwakarma, Miss Universe Uttar Pradesh Tanishka Sharma, and Miss Charm India Mahak Dhingra, who inspired students with their…

Read More

Renita Kapoor, Salim Arif, and Yagya Bhasin Encouraged Children; 60,000 Students Benefited Lucknow: The sixth day of the 7-day International Children’s Film Festival (ICFF-2026), organized by City Montessori School (CMS) at the CMS Kanpur Road Auditorium, was held with great enthusiasm, showcasing inspiring films focused on character building and moral values. Over the past six days, nearly 60,000 students from various schools across Lucknow and nearby regions had participated in the festival and gained valuable life lessons through educational cinema. The day’s proceedings began with a ceremonial lamp lighting, followed…

Read More

Lucknow : The International Children’s Film Festival (ICFF-2026), organized by City Montessori School, concluded today at the CMS Kanpur Road Auditorium. The Chief Guest,  Sanjay Prasad, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary to Chief Minister, UP, inaugurated the closing and award distribution ceremony and honoured the best children’s films from across the globe with cash prizes in various categories. On this occasion, the event was further graced by the presence of Special Guests  Suryapal Gangwar, IAS, Secretary to Chief Minister and  Navneet Singh Chahal, Special Secretary to Chief Minister. Besides, Actor  Rohit…

Read More

Poster Launch Ceremony Also Held in Lucknow Lucknow: The cultural programme “Parampara 2026 – An Evening of Music and Dance” was held on Saturday, April 11, at Kala Mandapam Auditorium in Kaisarbagh under the direction of internationally acclaimed Kathak dancer and guru Dr. Akanksha Srivastava. Earlier, the poster launch ceremony of the event was held on April 9 at the Padmaja Kala Sansthan premises in Indira Nagar. Speaking on the occasion, Subhash Chandra Srivastava, President of the institution, informed that the programme featured captivating Kathak performances by more than 80…

Read More

Lucknow: The Orientation Session for the Preparatory Department for the academic session 2026–2027 was conducted with great enthusiasm and warmth, welcoming the parents of newly admitted students of both Nursery and Preparatory classes. The event aimed at fostering a strong partnership between the school and parents, setting the tone for a successful academic year ahead. The programme was graced by the esteemed Principal,  Gary Dominic Everett, the College Bursar,  Adrian Michael, and the Head of the Preparatory Department,  Sharon Mulcahy. The session commenced with a solemn prayer by Sharon Mulcahy…

Read More

Lucknow: Avenir, the Career Counselling Club of La Martiniere Girls’ College, organized an informative session for the students of Class 12 on 8th April 2026, centered on higher education opportunities in Japan. The session was conducted by Ms. Amrita Gulati, a career counsellor with over two decades of experience in counselling, teaching and training whose understanding of student aspirations added depth and perspective to the session. The session unfolded as an engaging exploration of Japan’s position as one of the world’s top five economies, distinguished by its advancements in technology,…

Read More