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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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Lucknow: Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow is all set to come alive with colour, rhythm and youthful energy as it hosts Ojas 2025, its flagship cultural, creative and co-curricular festival. Scheduled for December 15 and 16, the two-day extravaganza will unfold on the institute’s campus with the vibrant theme “Rangtaal – The Indian Carnival”, promising an immersive celebration rooted in Indian aesthetics and festive spirit. Celebrating Colour, Beat and EnergyOjas has long been a defining platform for creativity and student expression at Jaipuria Lucknow, and this year’s edition aims to…

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Lucknow: The second session of the Metaphor Literature Festival featured a compelling discussion on Dr. Sandeep Kumar’s book Half Doctor, with distinguished panelists Dr. A.P. Maheshwari (Retd. DGP, CRPF) and Sudhir Mishra (Editor-in-Chief, Navbharat Times). The session explored the intersection of traditional wisdom and modern medical practice, offering unique insights into healthcare, lifestyle, and public well-being. Opening the discussion, Sudhir Mishra clarified, “Half Doctor does not imply a half-baked or risky practitioner; it means understanding the patient’s condition deeply and treating it wisely.” Dr. Sandeep Kumar shared that he combines…

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Lucknow: Metaphor LitFest witnessed two thought-provoking sessions  as acclaimed filmmaker Sudhir Mishra engaged in enriching conversations that explored the power of cinema, literature, and the complex ideas of land, identity and inheritance. In the first session, Sudhir Mishra was in dialogue with Jaideep Narayan Mathur, where the veteran filmmaker underlined cinema’s role as a guide to life, shaped and sustained by its audience. Emphasising the rise of strong independent voices, Mishra cited filmmakers such as Payal Kapadia, Mira Nair and Aparna Sen as examples of fearless storytelling redefining Indian cinema.…

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Lucknow: In a significant step towards providing speedy, affordable and accessible justice to the general public, the National Lok Adalat was successfully organised in Lucknow on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in the august presence of  Administrative Judge, Lucknow, Justice Rajesh Singh Chauhan. During the day-long proceedings, a remarkable 3,48,730 cases were amicably settled, reflecting the effectiveness of the alternative dispute resolution mechanism. The National Lok Adalat commenced at 10:30 am at the Old High Court premises, Lucknow, with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp and floral tribute to Goddess Saraswati.…

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Bareilly: Reinforcing its long-standing commitment to social welfare, State Bank of India (SBI) on Saturday donated an ambulance to Gangasheel Charitable Trust for patient services, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The ambulance was handed over at a programme organised at the SBI Bareilly Main Branch, aimed at strengthening healthcare support for the community The ambulance was formally presented by SBI Managing Director Shri Rama Mohan Rao Amara, who reiterated the bank’s dedication towards uplifting vulnerable, disadvantaged and underprivileged sections of society. Addressing the gathering, he said…

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