Category: Lucknow

Fintech Startup myGold Launches India’s First Physical Gold Leasing Centre in Lucknow

Arijit Bose
Fintech Startup myGold

Lucknow: As Lucknow continues to emerge as a thriving startup hub, fintech innovation has taken a new leap with the launch of India’s first physical gold leasing centre in the city. Spearheaded by homegrown fintech startup myGold, the centre was inaugurated on Sunday at Gol Market, Mahanagar. The initiative is the brainchild of Amol Bansal, founder of BK Saraf Jewellers — a trusted name in the city for over 90 years. With myGold, Bansal envisions transforming idle gold lying in homes into a productive and income-generating asset. The launch ceremony…

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Solo Photography Exhibition by Anil Risal Singh Inaugurated at The Centrum Hotel, Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow – In a celebration of art, history, and photography, Synapse International Art Gallery, in collaboration with The Centrum Hotel, inaugurated a solo photography exhibition by renowned Lucknow-based photographer Anil Risal Singh. The exhibition, titled “The Residency – Thousand Stories Within,” opened  with a grand ceremony at The Centrum Hotel. The event commenced with a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony and the unveiling of the E-catalog, graced by the Chief Guest, Brajesh Pathak,  Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, and the Guest of Honour,  Nilabja Choudhury (IPS), Additional Director General of Police, Government…

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CMS Shines at Global Space Exploration Conference 2025, Championing Space Education and Global Collaboration

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: City Montessori School (CMS) proudly participated in the prestigious Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX) 2025, a landmark gathering of astronauts, scientists, educators, and thought leaders from around the world, held to shape the future of space exploration and education. Representing CMS at the global stage,  Shobhit Kanchan, Analyst – AI & Robotics, explored avenues to enhance international cooperation in space and STEM learning. His participation marked CMS’s growing presence in the global space education ecosystem. One of the key highlights was a session by astronaut  Eytan Stibbe (Axiom-1), who…

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MANTHAN at SMS Lucknow: “Unleash Your Best Self” with Industry Expert Sajid Patel

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In its continuous effort to bridge the gap between academia and industry, School of Management Sciences (SMS), Lucknow successfully hosted an enlightening session under its flagship initiative “MANTHAN” — designed to equip students with real-world insights through direct interaction with industry leaders. The latest edition of MANTHAN featured an engaging and thought-provoking talk by Sajid Patel, Associate Vice President – HR & Head L&OD at Datamatics Global Services Ltd. A highly respected HR leader,  Patel brought with him a wealth of industry experience and sharp acumen in the domain…

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NGO ‘Inayat’ Distributes Earthen Pots to School Support Staff in a Noble Summer Initiative

Arijit Bose

Lucknow : In a compassionate gesture to help people cope with the scorching summer heat, NGO ‘Inayat’, led by its founder Nandini Goyal, collaborated with GD Goenka Public School, Lucknow, to distribute earthen pots to the school’s support staff under their ‘Beat the Heat’ campaign. On the afternoon of May 30, 2025, members of Inayat visited the school campus and handed over handcrafted clay pots to the auxiliary staff, offering them a natural and eco-friendly way to keep drinking water cool during the peak of summer. Commonly referred to as…

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Ahilyabai Holkar’s Legacy Echoes Through Rashtrapati Bhavan in a Powerful Dastangoi Performance

Arijit Bose

New Delhi — The grand halls of Rashtrapati Bhavan resonated with the stirring tale of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, as renowned dastango from Lucknow, Dr. Himanshu Bajpai and Dr. Pragya Sharma, brought her story to life through a captivating performance of Dastan-e-Ahilya. The event was part of a two-day literary conclave held on May 29–30, jointly organised by the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, Ministry of Culture, and Sahitya Akademi, marking the 300th birth anniversary of the legendary Maratha queen. Titled “How Much Has Literature Changed?”, the conclave was inaugurated by President Droupadi…

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Corporate Veteran with a Penchant for Purpose: Meet Nasir Zaidi, the Man Moulding Modern Professionals

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: An inspiring literary evening unfolded at Universal Booksellers, Hazratganj as readers, professionals, and young aspirants gathered to meet renowned author and corporate mentor Nasir Zaidi. The event spotlighted his powerful new book, From Invisible to Invaluable: 100 Game-Changing Strategies to Excel at the Workplace, which has already begun making waves among professionals across the country. Zaidi, with over 28 years of leadership experience and a strong online presence of more than 1.25 lakh followers, engaged the audience with sharp insights, practical strategies, and deeply relatable anecdotes from his journey. His…

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IIA Urges Freehold Status for Industrial Land in Uttar Pradesh

Arijit Bose

Lucknow – The Indian Industries Association (IIA) has strongly advocated for the conversion of leasehold industrial land to freehold in Uttar Pradesh, aligning with practices in several other Indian states. Addressing the press on Wednesday, Chetan Dev Bhalla, National Vice President of IIA, highlighted the bureaucratic bottlenecks industrialists face due to the leasehold system and called for urgent reforms to spur industrial growth and boost the state’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Bhalla explained that under the current framework, entrepreneurs who set up industries on leasehold land must seek repeated approvals…

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Medanta Plays Crucial Role in Nationwide CPR Training Drive

Arijit Bose

Lucknow – On the occasion of World Emergency Medicine Day, Medanta Hospital spearheaded a nationwide CPR and First Aid Training Program, reinforcing its commitment to community health and emergency preparedness. The intensive 24-hour campaign was simultaneously conducted in 16 cities across India, with over 1,000 trainers (Captains) educating the public on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and essential first aid techniques. As part of this national initiative, first aid kits were also distributed to various police stations, enhancing their readiness to respond to emergencies and offer basic medical assistance on the spot.…

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CIMAP Showcases Eco-Friendly E-Tractor and E-Tiller Technologies for Farmers

Arijit Bose

Lucknow – In a significant step towards sustainable agriculture, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research–Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP) hosted a live demonstration of electric tractor and electric tiller technologies developed by CSIR–Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI), Durgapur. The demonstration, held at the CIMAP campus in Lucknow, aimed to showcase environment-friendly and cost-effective mechanization solutions for Indian farmers. The event was inaugurated by Dinesh Pratap Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge), along with Dr. Prabodh Kumar Trivedi, Director of CSIR-CIMAP, through a ceremonial lighting of…

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