INDIAN ARMY MOUNTAINEERING TEAM EMBARKS ON CHALLENGING EXPEDITION TO MT NANDA DEVI EAST

  LUCKNOW,   Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (Retd) Hon’ble Governor of Uttarakhand, flagged off an Indian Army mountaineering team of Dogra Regimental Centre, at HQ Surya Command, Lucknow on 30 Aug 25. The expedition embarks on a thrilling 45-day expedition to conquer Mt Nanda Devi East (7434M). It is a part of centenary celebrations of Dogra Regimental Centre and to pay tributes to the bravehearts who laid down their lives in service of the Nation. The team is comprised of experienced climbers and personnel who have undergone rigorous training to prepare…

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𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘆𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

  Headquarters Central Command hosted the prestigious Security Seminar 2025 on the theme “Navigating Emerging Challenges to India’s Security Environment”, bringing together distinguished guests, eminent scholars, seasoned veterans, and diplomats. The seminar aimed to critically examine India’s evolving security matrix, with focused sessions on strategic shifts in Indian context, hybrid threats, multi-front pressures and non-traditional conflict domains. The seminar commenced with the Opening Address by Lt Gen Anindya Sengupta, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Central Command, who highlighted the need to understand historical, cultural and strategic dimensions in responding to emerging regional…

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Grand Launch of ‘All Things Bride and Beautiful’ at Sugnamal

– Bridal makeover and jewellery styling turned bridal dreams into reality – Bridal glamour took center stage, showcasing new wedding trends Lucknow: Every bride dreams of looking the most special and unforgettable on her big day. Keeping this in mind, ‘All Things Bride and Beautiful’ was launched at Sugnamal, Hazratganj, where every wish related to fashion, jewellery, and makeover is fulfilled under one roof. The two-day event began on Friday at Sugnamal, Hazratganj, and will be held on August 29 and 30. Miss UP Tanishka Sharma participated in the event,…

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Awadh Nightingale Kamla Srivastava Remembered on Her 94th Birth Anniversary at Press Club

Lucknow: The 94th birth anniversary of Prof. Kamla Srivastava, fondly known as the “Awadh Kokila”, was observed with a special Lok Chaupal organized by the Lok Sanskriti Shodh Sansthan at the Press Club, Lucknow. The gathering saw the participation of writers, artists, intellectuals, and social workers who paid heartfelt tributes to the celebrated folk music exponent. The event was presided over by noted litterateur Padma Shri Dr. Vidya Vindu Singh, who recalled Kamla Srivastava’s invaluable contribution in preserving and passing on the legacy of Awadhi folk music to the younger…

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Priority Hearing Launches ‘HearWell Center for Hearing Wellness’ in Lucknow

Lucknow: Priority Hearing inaugurated its new HearWell Center for Hearing Wellness in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, introducing a patient-centric approach to hearing care. Unlike conventional models focused only on selling hearing aids, the center emphasizes long-term healthcare and patient empowerment. According to World Health Organization (WHO) data, nearly 63 million people in India suffer from some form of hearing impairment. Alarmingly, about 30% of people who purchase hearing aids do not use them, resulting in nearly ₹800 crore worth of devices lying unused each year. This not only leads to economic…

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From Chowk to Mall Hopping: 250 Years of Lucknow’s Street Shopping Evolution

Lucknow: Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, is often described as the “City of Nawabs.” A city where tehzeeb (etiquette), heritage, and handicrafts walk hand in hand with shopping malls, multiplexes, and IT hubs. For more than two centuries, its bustling markets have mirrored the city’s evolution—from the Nawabi grandeur of handcrafted bazaars to the polished glass-fronts of modern business districts. What makes Lucknow’s shopping culture so fascinating is that it isn’t just about commerce—it’s about identity, memory, and community. From the narrow alleys of Chowk, alive with the fragrance…

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Lucknow@250 – From Chikan to Skylines: The Expanding Horizons of Lucknow

Lucknow: Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, is more than just an administrative hub of northern India; it is a living tapestry of history, culture, and modern aspirations. Known worldwide for its refined etiquette—Lucknowi Tehzeeb—its sumptuous cuisine, and its architectural legacy, the city has transformed remarkably over the past two and a half centuries. From a modest riverside town on the banks of the Gomti, it rose to prominence under the Nawabs of Awadh, endured colonial restructuring, adapted to post-independence pressures, and has today emerged as one of India’s fastest-growing…

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Lucknow’s 250-Year Journey: 30 Newsmakers Who Shaped the City’s Legacy

Lucknow: When Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula shifted the capital of Awadh from Faizabad to Lucknow in 1775, he transformed a modest township into a glittering capital that would come to embody India’s finest blend of culture, politics, and resilience. Over the next 250 years, Lucknow evolved through the Nawabi era, the revolt of 1857, the freedom struggle, and the modern Republic of India. Its story is inseparable from the lives of rulers, revolutionaries, poets, administrators, artists, and contemporary icons who shaped the city’s destiny. Below is a comprehensive look at 30 remarkable…

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The Stage of Awadh: 250 Years of Performing Arts in Lucknow

Lucknow: In 1775, when Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula shifted the capital of Awadh from Faizabad to Lucknow, he was not just moving his court—he was setting the stage for one of India’s richest cultural renaissances. Over the next 250 years, Lucknow would blossom into a vibrant hub of music, dance, poetry, and drama, blending Persian refinement, Mughal grandeur, and indigenous traditions into a uniquely syncretic identity known as Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb. The city’s courtyards, kothis, and imambaras echoed with kathak footwork, thumri melodies, and poetic recitals. Even as colonial disruption, independence, and globalization…

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Guiding Dreams to Destinations: Seth M.R. Jaipuria School Leads the Way

Lucknow: Seth M.R. Jaipuria School, Goel Campus, in collaboration with ZIES, successfully organized the Global Education Fair & Career Guidance 2025-26 on August 28, 2025. The event was designed for students of Classes XI and XII to guide them in making informed career choices and exploring opportunities in higher education at both national and international levels. Over 18 reputed universities from India and abroad participated, including New Mexico State University, Leeds Beckett University, and Shiv Nadar University, among others. More than 25 leading schools from Lucknow also sent their senior…

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