Category: Lucknow

Lucknow Book Fair Day 4 Blends Literature with Flavours of Awadhi Cuisine

Arijit Bose

Lucknow | The ongoing Lucknow Book Fair at Ravindralaya Charbagh has become a vibrant hub for writers, readers and cultural enthusiasts. Alongside literary and cultural programmes, visitors are also enjoying a special Awadhi cuisine festival, adding a unique flavour to the event. The fourth day of the fair witnessed a series of book discussions, poetry recitations and book releases, while readers spent hours browsing through diverse titles at the stalls. At the Rohit Book stall featuring publications from Vani Prakashan, poetry collections by celebrated poets such as Nida Fazli, Rahat…

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Food, Memory and Culture Take Centre Stage at Lucknow Bioscope’s ‘Panno Ke Bheetar’

Arijit Bose

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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Lord Parashurama is a Chiranjeevi (Immortal Being) — Swami Muktinathananda

Arijit Bose

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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A two-day Bougainvillea Festival started at CSIR-NBRI

Arijit Bose

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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Clay Modeling Workshop at Lucknow Public World School Showcases Children’s Creativity

Arijit Bose

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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Celebrating Holi with a Message of Women Empowerment: 15 Women Honoured in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A vibrant celebration of social unity and women empowerment marked this year’s Holi in Lucknow, as the “Holi Milan Samaaroh & Women Honour 2026” was organised at Ramayan Park, Sector-25, Indira Nagar. The event was hosted by the Help You Educational & Charitable Trust in collaboration with the Lucknow Management Association and Sector-25 Indira Nagar Resident Welfare Association, with blessings from Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri of Bageshwar Dham Peeth. The celebration was dedicated to the spirit of “Ek Bharat, Shreshth Bharat”. The programme was graced by Dr. Dinesh Sharma,…

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Discussion on the Relationship Between Technology and the Human Mind at ‘Psycon- 2026’

Anil Jaiswal

Lucknow, March 14, 2026: Discussion on the changing relationship between mental health and technology under the theme “Mind in the Machine.” In a rapidly changing environment, caring for mental health has become essential. “What time is it?”—the answer to this question is usually the first thing people check on their phones after waking up in the morning. During college days, students often join their classes through WhatsApp groups. From that moment, many begin to fall into the grip of their mobile devices. Various topics related to digital dopamine and its effects were…

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Global War, Local Kitchens: The Silent Squeeze on Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The legendary aroma of slow-cooked Awadhi biryani and the smoky char of Galawati kebabs that usually define the evenings in Hazratganj are being replaced by a more anxious atmosphere. As the conflict in West Asia intensifies, sending shockwaves through the global energy market, the geopolitical tremors from thousands of miles away have reached the doorsteps of Uttar Pradesh’s capital. For a landlocked city like Lucknow, the impact isn’t felt through missiles or sirens, but through the sudden, sharp scarcity of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). With India importing nearly 90%…

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Dance Drama ‘Nritya’ Highlights the Cycle of Life and Death in Nature

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A thought-provoking dance theatre production titled “Nritya” was staged by the Yayavar Rangmandal at the Rai Umanath Bali Auditorium. The performance, held on March 12, was conceptualized and directed by theatre artist Puneet Mittal and formed part of a 45-day dance theatre workshop. The workshop was conducted under the guidance of Mohammad Hafeez, with Adya Ghoshal serving as the creative assistant. The presentation was supported by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. On the occasion, Dr. Sandeep Kumar attended the program as the chief guest. “Nritya” was an…

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Emotional Play ‘Do Akeli’ Staged Successfully in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The poignant stage play “Do Akeli”, depicting the emotional journey of two sisters, was successfully performed in the city under the direction of noted theatre artist Anupam Bisaria. The play was presented by the Shraddha Manav Seva Kalyan Samiti as part of its Repertory Grant presentation for the year 2025–26 supported by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. The performance was held at the Buddha Research Institute. The event began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by chief guest Girish Chandra Mishra, who also extended his blessings…

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