Bhatkhande Sanskriti University Launches Month-Long Summer Music and Arts Workshop

Lucknow: Bhatkhande Sanskriti University inaugurated its month-long Summer Music and Arts Workshop at the university campus with great enthusiasm and participation from art lovers across age groups. The workshop, being organised from May 26 to June 25, 2026, aims to promote Indian classical arts and provide structured training in music, dance, and fine arts. According to the university administration, participants have shown tremendous interest in the programme this year, with Kathak dance receiving the highest number of registrations. The workshop offers training in a wide range of disciplines, including Indian classical…

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Bhatkhande Sanskriti University Grants Affiliation to ‘Kala Kunj’ for Music and Dance Courses

Lucknow: In a significant step towards promoting art and culture, Bhatkhande Sanskriti University, Lucknow has granted temporary affiliation to “Kala Kunj”, located at Vivek Khand-2, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, for conducting diploma and certificate courses in music, dance, and performing arts. The affiliation has been awarded in accordance with the university’s prescribed academic standards and regulations and will remain valid from the academic session 2026–27 to 2029–30. The move is expected to strengthen structured training and education in classical music, dance, and other cultural disciplines. Operating under the leadership of director …

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CSIR-NBRI Organises Grand Bada Mangal Feast and Tulsi Sapling Distribution Drive in Lucknow

Lucknow: Marking the auspicious occasion of Bada Mangal, CSIR–National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI) organised a grand community feast and Tulsi sapling distribution programme at the K.N. Kaul Block premises on Tuesday. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from scientists, staff members, and a large number of local residents. The programme aimed to promote the spirit of service, environmental awareness, and community well-being. Renowned environmentalist Shipra Pathak, popularly known as the “Water Woman of India,” attended the event as the chief guest. She distributed Tulsi saplings among attendees and encouraged people to…

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Union Bank of India, Lucknow Honoured as “Best Employer for Women” by The Lucknow Tribune

Lucknow: In recognition of its strong commitment to women’s empowerment and workplace inclusivity, Union Bank of India, Lucknow, has been honoured with the prestigious “Best Employer for Women” award by The Lucknow Tribune, Lucknow’s no. 1 English weekly.  The award celebrates the bank’s sustained efforts toward promoting gender diversity, ensuring equal opportunities, and creating a professional environment that encourages safety, dignity, leadership, and career growth for women employees. The recognition highlights Union Bank of India’s progressive human resource policies and its focus on building an inclusive workplace culture where talent…

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Stand-alone villas are attracting buyers in the IT City

Lucknow: Luxury living is rapidly redefining homebuyer preferences in Lucknow, and standalone villas are emerging as the top choice for families seeking privacy, space, and a premium lifestyle. Amid this growing demand, only a limited number of villas now remain available at the prestigious Palazzo Villa project in Amrawati IT City on Sultanpur Road. Located in one of Lucknow’s fastest-growing residential corridors, Palazzo Villa has steadily attracted attention from homebuyers looking for a blend of modern architecture, peaceful surroundings, and independent living. With inventory nearing exhaustion, the project is witnessing…

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Airtel defends ‘Priority Postpaid’ service before DoT panel, denies net neutrality

  Lucknow, 26 May, 2026: Bharti Airtel has defended its new “Priority Postpaid” service before a Department of Telecommunications (DoT) panel, asserting that the offering, powered by 5G network slicing, neither violates net neutrality norms nor degrades service quality for prepaid users. According to the submission made by Airtel in response to a clarification sought by the Committee on Communications and Information Technology, the company said not allowing the use of mainstream features of 5G to offer services will jeopardise the potential of 6G in the country. “Priority Postpaid is…

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Students Connect with Traditional Clay Art at Special Summer Art Camp in Lucknow

Lucknow: A special and inspiring Summer Art Camp focusing on “Pottery, Raku and Traditional Terracotta Techniques” commenced at the Gomti Nagar campus of Lucknow Public School and Colleges in collaboration with Fluorescence Art Gallery. The workshop, being held from May 21 to May 29, 2026, is organized daily from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, including Sundays, and has attracted enthusiastic participation from students interested in creative and traditional art forms. The camp is being conducted by renowned guest artist Prem Shankar Prasad, who shared his extensive knowledge and practical experience…

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“Rajeev Mishra Symbolized Art, Sensitivity and Dedication”: Exhibition and Tribute Meeting Held on Artist’s First Death Anniversary

Lucknow: A special art exhibition and tribute meeting in memory of renowned wash painting artist Rajeev Mishra was organized on the occasion of his first death anniversary by the State Lalit Kala Academy Uttar Pradesh. The event was held in line with the art promotion initiatives of Yogi Adityanath and under the inspiration and guidance of Jaiveer Singh. The programme featured an exhibition of Rajeev Mishra’s artworks along with a discussion session focused on his life, artistic contributions, and creative legacy. The programme commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the…

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Heartfelt Tributes Paid to P.C. Joshi: *Melodies of Devotion and Reverence Resound at ‘Bhajan Sandhya’*

Lucknow:  Today, a tribute meeting and a grand Bhajan (devotional music) ceremony were organized at the Visvesvaraya Auditorium on M.G. Marg to honor the memory of the late P.C. Joshi—husband of former Minister and former MP Rita Bahuguna Joshi. The event unfolded amidst an atmosphere of deep reverence, emotion, and spirituality. The programs were attended by numerous prominent figures from the political, social, cultural, and religious spheres; a large number of senior citizens were also present to offer their floral tributes to the late P.C. Joshi. During the tribute meeting,…

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Two-Day Grand ‘Shri Ram Hanumat Mahotsav’ held in Lucknow with Devotional Fervour

Lucknow | The two-day spiritual celebration “Shri Ram Hanumat Mahotsav”, organized by the Hanumat Seva Samiti, commenced with devotional rituals, bhajans, and spiritual discourses at the Balrampur Garden premises in Lucknow. The grand event witnessed enthusiastic participation from devotees and spiritual seekers. One of the major highlights of the first day was the presence of the Ramnami community from Chhattisgarh, offering devotees in Lucknow a rare opportunity to receive blessings from the unique spiritual sect for the first time in the city. Followers of the Ramnami tradition, founded by Bhagwan Parshuram,…

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