Category: Lucknow

Dreamers Playschool and Daycare, Ashiana , Celebrates Annual Sports Day with Joy, Values and Vigour

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Dreamers Playschool celebrated its Annual Sports Day on Sunday, 21st December, with great enthusiasm and active participation from students, parents, and staff. The event reflected the school’s commitment to holistic development through physical fitness, cultural values, and joyful learning. The programme commenced with a Mashal Walk followed by the lamp lighting ceremony, symbolizing the true spirit of sportsmanship. An auspicious beginning with “Swagatham” invoking Ganpati Bappa set a positive and energetic tone for the day. Students presented a series of well-coordinated PT drills, including the Cricket Drill, Pom Pom…

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“Listen, Read, Ask, and Take Action”: Dr. Altaf Lal Inspires the Next Generation of Scientists

Arijit Bose

CSIR-CDRI Concludes Two-Day Symposium and 1st Alumni Meet, Celebrating Legacy and Fostering Mentorship Lucknow: The CSIR–Central Drug Research Institute Lucknow, successfully concluded the two-day Symposium on “Drug Discovery and Development: Past, Present & Future” along with the 1st CDRI Alumni Meet-2025, marking a significant milestone in celebrating the Institute’s rich scientific legacy and strengthening alumni–institution engagement. For alumni, the gathering was a true homecoming—rekindling memories, renewing lifelong bonds, and reconnecting with the institution that shaped their scientific journeys. The second day of the programme featured Alumni Talk Dr. Pankaj Seth,…

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Two-Day Chrysanthemum and Coleus Show enthrals visitors at CSIR-NBRI, Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Lucknow witnessed a vibrant floral celebration on Saturday with the commencement of the two-day Chrysanthemum & Coleus Show–2025 at the Central Lawn of the Botanic Garden, CSIR–National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI). The much-awaited annual event was inaugurated by  M. Devraj, IAS, Principal Secretary, Department of Appointment & Personnel, Government of Uttar Pradesh, in the presence of Dr A.K. Shasany, Director, CSIR-NBRI. The exhibition has drawn wide public interest, reaffirming its popularity among Lucknowites. According to Dr K.J. Singh, Principal Scientist and Convener of the show, as many as 95…

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Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya’s Centenary Celebrations Shine on Day Two with Music and Theatre

Arijit Bose

Lucknow – The second day of the centenary celebrations at Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya was a vibrant showcase of India’s rich traditions in music, dance, and theatre. The evening programme enthralled audiences with soul-stirring performances, leaving the auditorium steeped in emotion, beauty, and artistic excellence. Padma Shri Malini Awasthi’s Enchanting PerformanceThe cultural evening featured a spellbinding recital by Padma Shri awardee Malini Awasthi, renowned for her folk and semi-classical renditions. She began her performance with a devotional invocation to Maheshwaray Mahadev, followed by captivating compositions including the thumri “Sanwariya Dekhe Bina Na…

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Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya Centenary Celebrations Day Two Leaves Audience Spellbound with Music and Dance

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The second day of the centenary celebrations of Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya turned deeply evocative as soul-stirring performances of Indian music and dance enthralled audiences. The three-day international conference and celebrations, being held from December 18 to 20, 2025, under the theme “Indian Cultural Traditions in Context of Viksit Bharat 2047,” continued to highlight the richness, relevance and future of India’s cultural heritage. The day began with the inaugural session of the conference, marked by a powerful tabla recital by renowned tabla maestro Ustad Akram Ali Khan. During the interactive…

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Repertwahr Festival Season 13 Day 2 Delivers a Vibrant Blend of Poetry, Theatre, Music and Laughter in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The cultural fervour at Janeshwar Mishra Park intensified as Repertwahr Festival Season 13 unfolded its second day, drawing enthusiastic crowds from across the city. Hosted at Gate No. 6 of the park, the open-air festival continued to celebrate artistic diversity by seamlessly blending theatre, music, poetry, comedy, food and crafts into an immersive cultural experience. The day began on a contemplative note at the SHABD stage, where poet Badal Sharma captivated audiences with his distinctive fusion of poetry and storytelling. His verses, inspired by everyday observations, resonated deeply with…

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Lucknow Divisional Health Review Meeting Held Under Commissioner’s Chairmanship

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A comprehensive divisional review meeting of the Health Department of Lucknow Division was held on Thursday at the auditorium of the Additional Director, Medical Health and Family Welfare. The meeting was jointly chaired by Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant and the Additional Director, Medical Health and Family Welfare. The review meeting was attended by the Chief Medical Officers of all districts under Lucknow Division—Lucknow, Sitapur, Hardoi, Lakhimpur Kheri, Unnao and Raebareli—along with all District Programme Managers. State Quality Cell Advisor Dr Kamal Mishra also participated. Additional Chief Medical Officers…

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Lucknow’s Real Estate Set for a Major Boost with the Inauguration of Rashtriya Prerna Sthal

Anil Jaiswal

Lucknow: On December 25, marking the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the capital city of Lucknow will witness a historic moment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the grand Rashtriya Prerna Sthal, developed under the Vasant Kunj scheme. Spread across nearly 65 acres, this magnificent memorial has been designed in the shape of a lotus flower, symbolizing Indian culture and spirituality. Built at a cost of ₹232 crore, the memorial will be opened to the public immediately after its inauguration. Located along Hardoi Road…

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Jaipuria Institute of Management’s Ojas’25 Concludes with High-Energy Performances and Lasting Memories

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow, brought its flagship cultural festival Ojas’25 to a vibrant close, marking two days of electrifying performances, engaging competitions, and carnival-style celebrations that left an enduring impact on participants and audiences alike. Held on December 15–16, the fest witnessed enthusiastic participation from students of leading institutions across the city and beyond. Centred on the theme “Rangtaal – The Indian Carnival,” Ojas’25 emerged as a colourful celebration of creativity, culture, and camaraderie. The event commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp, followed by inspiring addresses…

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Awareness Programme on Sexual Harassment at Workplace Held at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) organized an awareness programme on “Sexual Harassment at Workplace (UGC Regulations, 2015)” on December 15 under the aegis of the university’s Internal Complaints Committee (ICC). The programme aimed at sensitising students and faculty members about workplace safety, gender equality, and legal provisions related to sexual harassment. The event was attended by ICC Chairperson Prof. Abha Mishra, along with Dr. Baljeet Srivastava, Dr. Rashida Athar, and ICC student representatives Ms. Rashmi Singh and Ms. Sutithi Hajra. The programme commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial…

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