Category: Lucknow

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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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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Lucknow: Public health professionals of Saraswati dental College and Hospital play a vital role and providing community based tobacco cessation services, building capacity and creating relevant information regarding tobacco use and its ill effects. Tobacco epidemic in India and south-east Asia region differs from other developed countries. Tobacco use in India is prevalent among 28.6% of tobacco users with higher prevalence among males (42.4%.) and 14.2% in female. Community based programs include activities such as educating the public on health, hazards of environmental tobacco smoke that support prevention and succession…

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Lucknow: Good news for the residents of Lucknow! The Jalkal Department of the Lucknow Municipal Corporation has been awarded prestigious ISO certifications for its two major water treatment plants. These international-level certifications are proof that now the people of the city will receive even better quality drinking water — cleaner, safer, and managed to global standards. What is an ISO Certificate? ISO stands for International Organization for Standardization. It is a global body that sets standards for the quality, safety, and environmental sustainability of processes and services. When an organization…

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Lucknow: As part of the state-wide celebrations commemorating the 300th birth anniversary of Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar, the Department of Culture, Government of Uttar Pradesh, organized a special art exhibition dedicated to the legendary queen at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University, Ashiyana, Lucknow on May 29, 2025. The exhibition, curated by the State Lalit Kala Akademi, Uttar Pradesh, featured 25 artworks portraying the life, legacy, and contributions of Ahilyabai Holkar, one of India’s most revered rulers and patrons of dharma and culture. The exhibition was inaugurated by  Chief Minister…

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Lucknow: The ongoing Summer Music, Dance, and Arts Hobby Workshop at Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Lucknow, is witnessing an overwhelming response this year, particularly in the Kathak dance segment, which has emerged as the major highlight of the month-long program. The workshop, running daily from 9 AM to 11 AM until June 26, 2025, has already recorded participation from 482 individuals across various disciplines—surpassing last year’s total of 414 participants. Of these, 108 participants have enrolled in Kathak alone, marking the highest number in the workshop’s history. The Kathak Department of…

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