Category: Lucknow

Lucknow: The Hindi and Modern Indian Languages Department of Lucknow University, in collaboration with Bank of Baroda, Lucknow Metro Region, organised the “Meritorious Students Felicitation Ceremony” on Tuesday at the university campus. The event was inaugurated by Vice Chancellor Prof. Manuka Khanna, former Head of the Hindi Department Prof. Suryaprasad Dikshit, Bank of Baroda Regional Head Mr Kamlesh Rathour, Chief Manager (Rajbhasha) Ms Anumita Singh, Rajbhasha Officer Ms Nidhi Kumari, and Head of the Hindi Department Prof. Pawan Agrawal. The programme was conducted in two phases. In the first phase,…

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Lucknow: The Hindi and Modern Indian Languages Department today celebrated the 122nd birth anniversary of renowned Hindi writer Yashpal. A special programme titled “Yashpal Jayanti evam Parisamvad” was organised, featuring distinguished academicians and scholars. Delivering the keynote address, Prof. Yashwant Viroday, Head of the Hindi Department at Dr Shakuntala Mishra National Rehabilitation University, said that Yashpal’s celebrated novel “Jhutha Sach” powerfully portrays the trauma of India’s Partition and the horrific face of communalism. He noted that Yashpal viewed Partition as a profound tragedy for women, and the novel is often…

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Lucknow: In a significant scientific breakthrough, the Biogerontology and Neurobiology Laboratory at the University of Lucknow has identified a plant-derived compound that could contribute to future treatments for Alzheimer’s disease — the world’s leading cause of dementia. The study spotlights hydroxychavicol, a natural molecule found in Piper betle (betel leaf), commonly chewed across India. Using advanced computational tools, researchers mapped the compound’s interaction with human proteins linked to Alzheimer’s pathology, narrowing down its influence to 88 overlapping genes associated with both hydroxychavicol and the disease. Three major proteins — COMT,…

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Lucknow: The Adani Social Development Foundation, under its national CSR initiative Project Udaan, is offering an internship opportunity for students of the University of Lucknow. The internship will involve working at major airports including Lucknow, Mumbai, Jaipur, Guwahati, and Mangalore, providing exposure to real-time CSR activities and community development work. Interns will coordinate with schools and colleges, plan airport educational visits, obtain permissions from concerned departments, share information about Adani businesses, and maintain daily documentation and reports. They will also collaborate with government officers, CSR teams, and other stakeholders, along…

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Organised by Shiv Sanskriti Kala Foundatio Lucknow | The Hindustan Handicraft Festival witnessed a vibrant confluence of music, culture and traditional arts, as the Shiv Sanskriti Kala Foundation presented a spectacular cultural showcase on Saturday. Led by the foundation’s founder Meethu Roy, the event highlighted India’s rich folk traditions and artistic diversity. Dignitaries Grace the Occasion The programme was graced by several distinguished guests, including: Arun Pratap Singh, Head of Maa Gayatri Jan Seva Sansthan and Manager, Hindustan Mahotsav Gunjan Verma, Head, Neeshu Welfare Foundation and Manager, Hindustan Mahotsav Dr.…

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  An impressive Attestation Parade of Agniveers (CLK, SKT, DMV & AA) was conducted at No 1 Technical Training Wing, AMC Centre & College, Lucknow today. The parade was reviewed by Brig Vikram Singh Grewal, Cdr. No 1 Technical Training Wing, marking the culmination of rigorous training & officially induction of Agniveers into the ranks of the Army Medical Corps. The parade reflects the ideals of discipline, service, and dedication instilled in every Agniveer as part of the ‘Agnipath Scheme’ with unwavering commitment. The newly attested Agniveers are prepared to…

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Lucknow — The 31st National Parents’ Conference 2025, a landmark national gathering dedicated to the empowerment of persons with intellectual disabilities, was inaugurated with great enthusiasm at Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University (DSMNRU). The conference is being organized by the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID) in collaboration with Parivaar – National Confederation of Parents’ Organizations, with active support from the Uttar Pradesh Parents Association. This year’s theme, “Fostering Leadership for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future,” underscores the collective journey toward a more empathetic,…

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Lucknow – In honor of Lucknow’s recognition as the ‘City of Gastronomy’ by UNESCO, Lucknow Connection Worldwide (LCWW) hosted a special event that included a Heritage Tonga Ride and a traditional Lucknavi feast. The event, which took place around iconic city landmarks such as the Imambada, Clock Tower, Satkhanda Monument, and Picture Gallery, was a vibrant celebration of the city’s rich cultural and gastronomical heritage. The day began early at Kudia Park, where LCWW founder,  Sunil Misra, welcomed participants with warmth and enthusiasm. Dr. Ravi Bhatt, a renowned historian, graced…

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