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FunTura Hosts Grand State-Level Chess Tournament at Lulu Mall Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: FunTura, the indoor amusement and family entertainment destination at Lulu Mall Lucknow, successfully hosted a two-day FunTura Chess Tournament on July 25 and 26, bringing together hundreds of chess enthusiasts from across Uttar Pradesh. Held at Atrium-1 of Lulu Mall, the event attracted 330 participants from 26 districts, making it one of the largest and most vibrant chess competitions organised at the mall to date. The tournament featured competitions across multiple categories, including Under-7, Under-9, Under-11, Under-13, Under-15, Under-19, Women, Open and Veteran, providing players of all age groups…

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Tiranga Demand Rises Ahead of Independence Day as ‘Har Ghar Tiranga 2026’ Campaign Gains Momentum

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Preparations for this year’s Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 campaign have gathered pace across Lucknow, with markets witnessing a steady rise in demand for the Indian national flag and patriotic merchandise ahead of Independence Day. Wholesale and retail traders have begun stocking large quantities of tricolours, anticipating a further surge in sales during the first week of August. Leading promotional products manufacturer Sheela Ad Makers has announced that it has readied an extensive inventory of national flags and Independence Day-related materials to meet growing demand from schools, colleges, government offices,…

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Lifestyle Diseases Now India’s Biggest Health Challenge, Says Stem Cell Expert Dr B.S. Rajput

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: India is undergoing a rapid epidemiological transition, with lifestyle-related and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) replacing infectious diseases as the country’s most pressing public health challenge, according to leading physician and regenerative medicine specialist Dr B.S. Rajput. Speaking at the SPARK Health Dialogue, jointly organised by the Social and Economic Sustainability Research Foundation and Anusandhan Evam Gyan Manch at Hotel Fortune BBD in Lucknow, Dr Rajput stressed the need for preventive healthcare, early diagnosis, multidisciplinary treatment approaches, and evidence-based regenerative medicine to tackle the growing burden of chronic illnesses. A senior…

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Vartis Platforms Reports ₹96.22 Crore PAT in FY26; Revenue Rises to ₹366.58 Crore

Arijit Bose

Revenue increased 55% year-on-year to ₹366.58 crore, while EBITDA more than doubled to ₹124.9 crore. Lucknow : Vartis Platforms, a financial infrastructure company operating across retail credit participation, digital lending, and lending technology, today announced its audited consolidated financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026. The company operates three platforms under the names of LenDenClub, InstaMoney and Vartis One. The Group reported a Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹96.22 crore in FY26, registering a growth of over 180% from ₹34 crore in FY25. Consolidated revenue increased 55% year-on-year…

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‘Anantam-2026’: A Grand Confluence of Women Entrepreneurship and Indian Craftsmanship

Arijit Bose

Over 50 brands from across the country participated in the FICCI FLO Lucknow exhibition; rural women entrepreneurs provided a complimentary platform FLO National President Puja Garg stated—Women entrepreneurship is the greatest driving force behind India’s economic progress Lucknow: Under the leadership of Chairperson Simran Sahni, the FICCI FLO Lucknow Chapter hosted the grand fourth edition of its highly anticipated lifestyle and women entrepreneurship exhibition, ‘Anantam-2026’, at Hotel Hyatt Regency on Thursday. Featuring impressive participation from women entrepreneurs, artisans, and renowned lifestyle brands from across the nation, the exhibition remained a…

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Vi Movies & TV introduces Rs. 200 value pack with access to 20 OTT platforms, 200+ Live TV and 30GB data

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Vi Movies & TV, the content aggregation platform from the leading telecom operator Vi, today introduced a value entertainment pack, offering easy access to 20 top OTT platforms, 200+ Live TV channels and 30GB. Data as well as Unlimited 5G Data through a single recharge. Priced at just Rs. 200 with a validity of 28 days, this new Vi Movies & TV prepaid pack is designed to simplify entertainment by eliminating the need for multiple OTT subscriptions while offering customers a seamless entertainment experience at a price lower than…

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Five Arrested in Lucknow Attempted Murder Case; Firearm, Ammunition, Motorcycle Recovered

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Saadatganj Police have arrested five alleged accused in connection with an attempted murder case involving a shooting in Lucknow, recovering the firearm allegedly used in the crime, live ammunition, a motorcycle and a mobile phone. The arrests were made following a coordinated operation launched after the incident that took place on July 24. According to police, the shooting occurred in the Yaseenganj locality under the Saadatganj police station limits, where Abdul Khan, son of Safar Khan and a resident of Shahmina Shah Dargah Chowk under Chowk Police Station, was…

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BJP NGO Cell Pays Tribute to Kargil Heroes with 527-Lamp Memorial Ceremony in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Bharatiya Janata Party’s NGO Cell organised a solemn ‘Shaheed Smriti Programme’ at Smritika Complex in Lucknow on the occasion of the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas, paying tribute to the brave soldiers who laid down their lives during the 1999 Kargil War. The ceremony featured the lighting of 527 ceremonial lamps in memory of the fallen heroes, symbolising gratitude for their courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment to the nation. The event was attended by Dr Neeraj Singh, BJP State Vice-President, as the chief guest. During the programme, Manmohan Pandey,…

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Man Arrested for Allegedly Impersonating Landowner in Fake Property Sale Scam in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Mohanlalganj Police have arrested a 67-year-old man for allegedly impersonating a landowner and using forged identity documents to facilitate fraudulent land transactions in Lucknow. The arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into a suspected property fraud involving forged documents and fake sale deeds. According to police, the case was registered following a complaint by Ashish Kumar Gupta, a resident of Sisendi village. The complainant alleged that several parcels of land recorded in the name of Suresh Kumar were fraudulently sold to other individuals using forged identity documents and…

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Five Arrested in Lucknow for Alleged Abduction and Sexual Assault of Minor

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Lucknow Police have arrested five people, including the prime accused, in connection with the alleged abduction and sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl in the Mohanlalganj area. The arrests were made as part of an ongoing drive against serious crimes under the directions of Police Commissioner Amrendra Kumar Sengar. The operation was carried out under the supervision of Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime and Headquarters) Aparna Kumar, Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Mohammad Mushtaq, Additional DCP (South) Rallapalli Vasanth Kumar, Assistant Commissioner of Police (Mohanlalganj) Rajesh Kumar Singh, and…

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