Category: Lucknow

Spiritual Transformation, Not Suppression, Is the Key to Overcoming Life’s Inner Enemies Lucknow: Swami Muktinathananda, President of the Ramakrishna Math, Lucknow, emphasized the transformative power of spirituality during a morning Sat-Prasang discourse on Tuesday, stating that God-realization is the ultimate means of overcoming the six inner enemies—lust, anger, greed, attachment, pride, and jealousy. Addressing devotees, the revered monk said that these human tendencies, known in Indian philosophy as Shadripu (the six passions), are present in every individual. While they are generally viewed as obstacles to spiritual growth, Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa…

Lucknow: The Award Council of India organized a grand felicitation ceremony at the Buddhist Research Institute in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions in their respective fields. The event brought together eminent personalities from public service, education, healthcare, literature, business, arts and social welfare. As part of the ceremony, distinguished achievers were honoured for their exemplary work and contributions to society. Among those felicitated were Aparna M. Agrawal, Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax; Natwar Goyal; Sudhakar Tripathi; Sandeep Bansal; Nanak Chand Lakhmani, Vice-Chairman of…

“There Is No Retirement in the Service of Lord Raghavendra,” Says Spiritual Leader During Ram Katha in Lucknow Lucknow: Renowned spiritual leader Jagadguru Rambhadracharya emphasized the transformative power of devotion, kirtan, and unwavering faith during the second day of a nine-day musical Shri Ram Katha being held in Lucknow. Addressing devotees at the Brij Ki Rasoi campus on Sitapur Road, Rambhadracharya elaborated on the concept of Navadha Bhakti (nine forms of devotion) and described kirtan as one of the most effective paths to spiritual liberation. He explained that in Sanskrit,…

Lucknow: To assess the progress of the House Listing and Housing Census being conducted under the first phase of Census 2027, Lucknow District Magistrate Vishakh G. carried out a field inspection in the municipal corporation area. The visit was aimed at ensuring that census-related activities are completed efficiently, accurately, and within the stipulated timeframe. During the inspection, the District Magistrate visited various House Listing Blocks (HLBs) in Municipal Zone-3, covering the Aliganj and Mahanagar areas. He reviewed the ongoing fieldwork and interacted with enumerators and supervisors to understand the pace…

Lucknow: Social and cultural organization Udaan organized a grand Bada Mangal Bhandara on the occasion of the fifth Bada Mangal of the holy month of Jyeshtha at Mahalaxmi Market, Chandan Road, Indira Nagar, Lucknow, on Tuesday. Women members of the organization played a key role in distributing prasad among devotees and the needy. The event began in the morning with prayers in remembrance of Lord Hanuman, followed by a recitation of the Sundarkand. Udaan President Sarita Singh and Secretary Narendra Yadav performed the traditional worship of Lord Hanuman and offered…

Lucknow: VistaarX-Nutri Pro, SRS Nutri Crown, and Grainova Poshan Rice unveiled at industry workshop, expanding consumer access to fortified staples across Uttar Pradesh In a significant boost to market-led nutrition efforts in India, three fortified rice brands were unveiled today at the workshop “Unlocking Market Potential: Advancing Fortified Rice in Uttar Pradesh” held in Lucknow. The launch marks an important milestone in expanding access to fortified staple foods through retail markets and strengthening efforts to address micronutrient deficiencies across the state. The brands launched include Nutri Crown Fortified Rice by…

A delightful blend of mangoes, culture, creativity, and family fun draws enthusiastic crowds at Fun Republic Mall Lucknow: Celebrating the king of fruits and its deep connection with Indian culture, the three-day Mango Festival at Fun Republic Mall concluded on Sunday amid great enthusiasm and participation from visitors across the city. Held from May 29 to May 31, the festival brought together a rich showcase of mango varieties, culinary innovations, cultural activities, and creative competitions, offering Lucknow residents a memorable summer experience. The festival was inaugurated by renowned chef Nandini…

ApolloMedics and Harley Owners Group launch ‘Health with Harley’ campaign featuring bike rally, CPR training, and road safety awareness Lucknow: Marking Trauma Awareness Month, ApolloMedics Super Speciality Hospital, Lucknow, in collaboration with the Harley Owners Group (HOG), United Chapter, Lucknow India, organized a unique public awareness initiative titled “Health with Harley.” The campaign aimed to educate citizens about road safety, trauma prevention, and life-saving emergency response measures. The event began with a grand motorcycle rally that was flagged off by ACP Radharaman Singh and Dr. Mayank Somani, Managing Director and…

Lucknow: A delightful blend of comedy, social messaging, and cultural performances captivated audiences at the Balraj Sahni Auditorium in Kaisarbagh, where Sambhav Seva Samiti staged the humorous play “Hi Handsome” and showcased a vibrant folk dance presentation by young performers trained through a special dance workshop. Written by noted playwright Jayvardhan and conceptualized and directed by Suansh Saxena Ankur, “Hi Handsome” used humor and satire to convey a meaningful message about marriage, family values, and personal responsibility. The play revolved around two contrasting couples and a witty household servant whose…