Category: Lucknow

CMS Student Emerges Champion

Arijit Bose

Lucknow : Arnav Pandey, a talented Class 8 student of City Montessori School, Aliganj Campus II, has brought laurels to the school by winning the champion’s title in the Regional Abacus Competition. This competition was held under the aegis of the educational organisation Brainobrain as part of the ‘Brainobrain Fest-2025’. This information was given by Rishi Khanna, Head, Communications, CMS. Khanna informed that students from several prestigious schools participated in the competition and showcased their mathematical skills. Amidst tough contest, the meritorious CMS student used various abacus-based techniques to solve…

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National Seminar on ‘Indian Languages: The Foundation of National Unity and Cultural Identity’ Organized at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A national seminar on the theme ‘Indian Languages: The Foundation of National Unity and Cultural Identity’ was organized at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University on the occasion of ‘Bhartiya Bhasha Diwas’ on December 11. The event was conducted jointly under the aegis of the Hindi Cell, BBAU, and Akhil Bharatiya Sahitya Parishad, Avadh Prant. The program was chaired by the University Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Raj Kumar Mittal. Dr. Pawanputra Badal, Rashtriya Maha Mantri of Akhil Bharatiya Sahitya Parishad, graced the event as the Chief Guest. In addition, Prof. Harish Kumar Sharma,…

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Vodafone Idea’s One in Five Users Are Inactive: IIFL Report

Anil Jaiswal

A new IIFL Capital report of TRAI data shows that over one in five Vi users are inactive, underlining the difference with the company’s reported numbers. More Than 20% of Vi’s Subscriber Base Exists Only on Paper IIFL Capital’s report highlights the core structural weakness: Vi reported 197.2 million subscribers for the June–September quarter, but given its other parameters, Vi has only 154.7 million active users. Interestingly, if you take away the 2G numbers, then the 154 million essentially 4G subscriber base goes further down sharply, exposing an even smaller,…

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High-Level Review Meeting Held at LDA’s Parijat Auditorium Ahead of Prime Minister’s Proposed Visit to Rashtr Prerna Sthal

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In view of the Honourable Prime Minister’s proposed visit on December 25, 2025, for the inauguration of the Rashtr Prerna Sthal and his scheduled district tour, a high-level review meeting was convened at the Parijat Auditorium of the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA). The meeting aimed to ensure seamless, secure and well-coordinated execution of the programme. The review session was chaired by Lucknow Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant, with the presence of Lucknow Police Commissioner Amrendra Sengar, IG Tarun Gaba, District Magistrates of Lucknow, Lakhimpur, Hardoi, Sitapur and Barabanki, LDA…

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Bhatkhande’s Grand Centenary to Bring India’s Hindustani Classical Maestros to Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow— Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, one of India’s premier institutions dedicated to classical arts, is set to celebrate its Centenary Year with grandeur and cultural brilliance. Marking 100 years of its artistic legacy, the university will host a three-day International Music Conference from December 18 to 20, 2025, featuring some of the nation’s most celebrated artistes across vocal, instrumental and classical dance traditions. Themed “Indian Cultural Traditions in the Context of Viksit Bharat 2047,” the conference aims to revisit India’s artistic heritage and envision its role in a culturally empowered future.…

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India Travel Mart Lucknow 2025: Tourism Boards Unveil Winter Campaigns and Niche Travel Circuits

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The second day of India Travel Mart (ITM) Lucknow 2025, held at Hotel Dayal Gateway, witnessed vibrant activity as tourism boards from across the country unveiled their winter campaigns and strategic tourism roadmaps for 2026. The day saw an energetic mix of B2B networking, trade interactions and presentations centred on sustainable, experiential and offbeat travel experiences—reflecting the shifting preferences of India’s new-age travellers. India Tourism Showcases Key National Initiatives Representing the Ministry of Tourism, the India Tourism pavilion emerged as one of the busiest spaces for industry stakeholders. Led…

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Training Programme on Advanced Cultivation, Processing and Marketing of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Begins at CSIR-CIMAP, Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A specialised training programme aimed at equipping farmers with modern techniques in the cultivation, processing, and marketing of medicinal and aromatic plants commenced at the CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP), Lucknow. The initiative has been organised under CSIR Aroma Mission–III for farmers selected by the Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) from Bihar’s Sitamarhi and Muzaffarpur districts. A total of 42 farmers are participating in this four-day training programme, which seeks to enhance their understanding of high-value aromatic crops and the technologies associated with developing value-added products.…

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Amity University Lucknow Confers Degrees on 1,730 Graduates at 21st Convocation

Arijit Bose

· 1,730 Students Honored Across Disciplines · 58 Ph.D. Degrees Conferred · Honorary Professorships and Doctorate Awarded to Leaders Lucknow: Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow campus held its 21st Convocation and Degree Distribution Ceremony on Tuesday, conferring degrees upon 1,730 students across undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes. The event also saw the award of 58 PhD degrees, 127 academic awards including 33 gold, 33 silver and 19 bronze medals, eight Best All-Round Student trophies and 34 Shri Baljit Shastri awards for excellence in human and traditional values. Established in 2004,…

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UP’s Next-Gen Musicians Excel in Khyal, Tarana, Thumri and Dhrupad Events

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi (UPSNA) continued the second phase of its prestigious State-Level Music Competition at the Sant Gadge Ji Auditorium, drawing exceptional performances from promising young classical vocalists across the state. The competition, scheduled from December 8 to 11, entered a vibrant day of contests on Tuesday, featuring categories such as Khayal, Tarana, Dhrupad, Dhamar, Thumri and Dadra in the junior division. The youth category will follow on Wednesday, December 10. Top Performers in Junior Categories The day brought forward a rich display of classical prowess:…

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Discussion on Shoaib Nizam’s Books Highlights Partition-Era Realities

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A literary discussion held in the city on Saturday delved deeply into the social and emotional upheavals surrounding the Partition era, as portrayed in the works of noted writer Shoaib Nizam. His novel Gard-e-Safar and the collection of sketches Sar-e-Sayyargaan-e-Sukhan were at the centre of an engaging seminar organised by Uslub Organisation at the Premchand Hall, Hindi Sansthan, Hazratganj. Speaking as the chief guest, former IAS officer Dr. Anees Ansari emphasised that Nizam’s novel poignantly marks the turbulent conditions around Partition and the immense hardships faced by the community…

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