Category: Lucknow

Manish Agarwal, Vice President Assocham UPUk Ladhu udyog Bharati Lucknow – The Union Budget 2025 focuses on accelerating inclusive development and enhancing the purchasing power of the middle class. With a clear emphasis on economic growth, the government has outlined several initiatives to address the needs of various sectors and foster a more robust economy. One of the key highlights is the government’s focus on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), which are considered the backbone of the manufacturing sector. The government is placing a strong emphasis on prioritizing the…

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Lucknow – A heartfelt tribute ceremony was held this afternoon at the Nishatganj Gurudwara in Lucknow for the late actor Ashok Suri, who passed away recently. The gathering was attended by his family, relatives, and colleagues from the Department of Telecommunications, along with several notable members of the local arts community. The ceremony commenced with a solemn prayer service, after which several dignitaries and colleagues took to the stage to pay their respects to the late actor. Among those present were renowned playwright Sushil Kumar Singh, actor Alok Dadda, and a…

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Lucknow: Born and brought up in Lucknow, Ravi Kumar Sadh’s journey is a testament to grit, passion, and relentless hard work. Growing up in the City of Nawabs, Ravi completed his schooling up to intermediate in Lucknow. His fascination with the automobile industry led him to pursue a specialization diploma in Autowheels. Although he initially envisioned himself as a mechanic tinkering with “mean machines,” little did he know that one day he would helm an enterprise employing over 100 people and achieving an annual turnover of Rs 7-8 crore. A…

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By Sushank Arora, Co-Founder,Vision Startup Accelerator & Founder, Nyra® Kitchenware Lucknow: In my role at Vision Startup Accelerator, I’ve had the privilege of engaging with numerous startups from non-metrocities,where the entrepreneurial ecosystem is still burgeoning. A pervasive misconception I’ve encountered among founders in these areas is the belief that securing funding is merely about finding willing investors. The truth, however, is much more complex and structured. Entrepreneurs in smaller cities face significant hurdles due to limited access to robust investor networks, mentorship opportunities, and structured accelerator programs. Unlike their counterparts…

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A.K. Srivastava 01.02.2025 Lucknow: Chhota Hazri was featured not only in the memoirs of Jim Corbett and in the daily routine of public schools but was also prominent in railway timetables and the menu of railway refreshment rooms. Oudh Tirhut Railway (OTR)’s timetable (which beckoned its patrons to the Lucknow Refreshment Room) in the closing years of Colonial days (1943) on its timetable advertised Chhota Haazri and can also give us a clue, about what it cost you and what it included, if you strayed into Refreshment Room of Lucknow…

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