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Lucknow: Mayank, Founder of ADROSONIC, brought his nearly two decades of global IT experience and leadership wisdom to the forefront at Metaphor Lucknow Litfest 2025, where ADROSONIC served as the Title Sponsor. His presence at the festival underlined the company’s continued commitment to nurturing thought leadership, cultural dialogue, and community-driven initiatives beyond the realm of technology. Founded in 2013, ADROSONIC was envisioned by Mayank as a technology-driven organisation built on the pillars of integrity, innovation, and excellence. Over the years, under his leadership, the company has grown into a global…

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Lucknow: La Martiniere Girls’ College, Lucknow, held its annual Service of Christmas Carols and Cantata, presenting an evening steeped in faith, music, and festive warmth. This year’s programme, titled “Light Has Come: Rejoice,” beautifully conveyed the message of Christmas through a thoughtful blend of scripture readings and choral music. The service began with an introduction, followed by performances from the staff and choir, who set the tone with themes of light, hope, and joy. The auditorium was exquisitely decorated with warm lighting and festive elements, creating a serene and welcoming…

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Lucknow: Filmmaker and environmental storyteller Deepika Chaturvedi shared profound insights into the cultural, ecological and emotional significance of the Gomti River during an engaging session titled ‘Gomti Samvad’. Addressing the audience, she spoke about the widespread lack of awareness surrounding the river and the deeper recognition it deserves in public consciousness. Responding to a frequently asked question on why the Gomti River became the central focus of her work, Chaturvedi clarified that it was not a deliberate or calculated choice. She recalled making her documentary “Gomti Udgam” in April 2018,…

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Lucknow: A deeply evocative literary session titled “Aangan Ki Awaazein” brought together noted writers and poets Dr. Alka Singh, Dr. Amita Dubey, Toshni and Namita Sachan, offering the audience an intense exploration of expression, memory and emotional resilience through poetry and personal narratives. The session was opened by Dr. Amita Dubey, who spoke about igniting a “spark of warmth in winter,” symbolising the role of literature in sustaining inner fire during difficult times. Sharing her own creative journey, she reflected on how the traditional aangan—once a space of shared emotions…

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Lucknow: Metaphor LitFest’s Day 2 Baithak session at LePress, Hazratganj, featured an engaging and thought-provoking discussion on Master of the Ring by Dr. A.P. Maheshwari, former Director General of Police, CRPF. The session saw Dr. Maheshwari in conversation with senior journalist Atul Chandra, offering the audience a rare glimpse into the real-life legal, administrative and constitutional challenges that inspired the book. Opening the discussion, Dr. Maheshwari recited a poignant couplet — “Maathe pe uske chot ka gehra nishaan hai, / Woh aadmi chup hai magar saavdhan hai.” The verse set…

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Lucknow: Restoring Constantia offers a remarkable insight into how vision, craftsmanship and respect for history combined to revive one of Constantia’s most distinctive heritage structures. In a recent interaction, Carlyle McFarland shared the philosophy, challenges and revelations that shaped the long restoration journey. Recalling the condition of the building when restoration began, McFarland was frank about the scale of the task. The structure was in severe disrepair, and neglect had pushed it to the brink of collapse. According to him, preservation demands the right expertise and timely intervention, without which…

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Lucknow: Samajwadi Party National President and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday visited the Kaifi Azmi Academy located in Nishatganj, Lucknow. He was accompanied by the party’s National Secretary, former Cabinet Minister and Member of the Legislative Council Rajendra Chaudhary, along with Samajwadi Party metropolitan president Fakir Siddiqui. The Kaifi Azmi Academy in Lucknow primarily functions as an auditorium situated in the Nishatganj area and is named after renowned poet Kaifi Azmi. It is currently operated under the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi and has emerged as…

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Lucknow: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh is rapidly carving out a strong identity as one of India’s major startup ecosystems. Playing a pivotal role in this transformation is the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, whose Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) is emerging as a powerful engine of innovation, entrepreneurship and employment generation in the state. IIT Kanpur, long known for academic excellence and cutting-edge research, has now evolved into a robust startup hub shaping the economic future of Uttar Pradesh. At present, more…

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Seoul/New Delhi: A young entrepreneur from eastern Uttar Pradesh has brought global recognition to India’s fast-evolving startup ecosystem by winning a top honour at one of the world’s most competitive innovation platforms in South Korea. Shivanshu, a founder from Basti, Uttar Pradesh, has emerged as a Top Winner at the K-Startup Grand Challenge (KSGC) 2025, held in Seoul, marking a significant milestone for Indian deep-tech innovation on the global stage. His company, Predulive Labs Korea, stood out among thousands of applications from across the world in the prestigious accelerator programme,…

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