Category: Lucknow

Lucknow: A musical theatre production titled ‘Shaheedon Ne Lau Jagayi Jo’, dedicated to the legendary freedom fighter Bhagat Singh, will be staged in Lucknow on March 23 to mark his martyrdom day. The play, written, composed, and originally directed by noted theatre personality Dr. Urmil Kumar Thapliyal, will be presented at the Sant Gadgeji Maharaj Auditorium. This year, the production will be directed by his daughter Ritun Thapliyal Mishra, offering a fresh interpretation of the musical drama. Organized by the Dr. Urmil Kumar Thapliyal Foundation, the play pays homage to…

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Lucknow: Theatre enthusiasts in Lucknow will witness a powerful solo performance titled India After Bhagat Singh on March 27, 2026, at 7 pm at Sant Gadge Auditorium, located within the campus of Sangeet Natak Akademi. The play is designed, conceptualised and directed by theatre artist Shubham Tiwari and Shivendra Singh. The production reflects on the changing socio-political landscape of India after the martyrdom of legendary freedom fighter Bhagat Singh. Through a compelling solo narrative, the play attempts to revive Bhagat Singh’s revolutionary ideas and highlight their relevance in contemporary society.…

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Lucknow: The fifth day of the ongoing Lucknow Book Fair at Ravindralaya Charbagh witnessed a vibrant mix of literary discussions, poetry sessions and enthusiastic participation from students searching for books related to competitive examinations. With competition becoming a defining aspect of academic and professional life, groups of college students were seen exploring various stalls in search of study material for exams such as NET, JRF, SET, police and banking recruitment, Lekhpal examinations and polytechnic entrance tests. At the stall of Upkar Prakashan, a wide range of preparation books for competitive…

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Lucknow: Students of Class IV from Seth M.R. Jaipuria School Goel Campus embarked on an educational excursion to Lucknow Junction Railway Station (Chhoti Line) on Monday, marking the special occasion of the station completing 100 years of service. The visit aimed to introduce young learners to the rich heritage and evolution of the Indian Railways. As part of the centenary celebrations, the railway administration organised a special exhibition highlighting the remarkable journey of Indian Railways and the historical significance of Lucknow Junction. The exhibition featured several models, artefacts and displays…

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Lucknow: An engaging afternoon of literature and gastronomy unfolded in the city as Lucknow Bioscope hosted Panno Ke Bheetar, a special book reading and discussion featuring An Invitation to Feast by noted food writer and journalist Sona Bahadur. The event was held on Sunday at a heritage venue on J. C. Bose Road in Qaiser Bagh, Lucknow, drawing food enthusiasts, readers and culture lovers. Bahadur’s book, which recently won the prestigious Gourmand Cookbook Awards, is an extensively researched exploration of eleven iconic Indian dishes, including Biryani, Dosa, Butter Chicken, Vada…

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During his weekly discourse on Sunday, Swami Muktinathananda Ji discussed Lord Parashurama in great detail. Lucknow: Swami Muktinathananda Ji, Adhyash of the Ramakrishna Math, stated during his Sunday discourse on the Ramakrishna Vachanamrita that Parashurama is regarded in Hinduism as the sixth avatar (incarnation) of Lord Vishnu. His life is considered a symbol of valor, asceticism, the defense of Dharma (righteousness), and resistance against injustice. He was born to Maharishi Jamadagni and Mata Renuka. Parashurama is believed to have been born during the Treta Yuga. He acquired the name “Parashurama”…

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Lucknow: A two-day Bougainville Festival being organized by CSIR-NBRI Lucknow during 14-15 March 2026, was inaugurated today. Shri NKS Chauhan, OSD, Chief Minister Officer, Lucknow in presence of Prof. Sunil Kumar Singh, Director, CSIR-NIO, Goa inaugurated the show on 14 March 2026 at Botanic Garden, CSIR-NBRI. This festival is a significant annual event initiated by CSIR-NBRI in 2022. Within a short span of time, it has established itself as a popular platform among garden enthusiasts, researchers, students, and the general public. Dr. KJ Singh, Convener of the Festival informed that…

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Lucknow: The six-day clay modeling workshop, organised under the Aesthetic and Cultural Development Program 2025–26 by Lucknow Public World School, DLF Branch in collaboration with Floroescence Art Gallery, concluded on Friday with great enthusiasm. The event was graced by renowned senior artist Jay Krishna Agrawal as the chief guest. Also present were curator Bhupendra Kumar Asthana, principal Navneet Kaur, senior art teacher Rajesh Kumar, expert Anshu Saxena, along with teachers and parents. During the programme, Jay Krishna Agrawal reviewed the children’s clay creations and emphasised the importance of providing a…

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