September 2025

Lucknow: Book lovers and readers are in for a literary feast as the 4th Gomti Book Festival prepares to light up the Lucknow University from Sept 20 to 28. Promising nine unforgettable days, the festival will bring together books, creativity, learning, and cultural performances under one grand celebration of knowledge.The excitement was formally set in…

Lucknow: Centuries by Dhruv Jurel and Devdutt Paddikal dominated the contest on the final day as the India ‘A’ vs Australia ‘A’ ended in a draw at the Ekana stadium on Friday.Resuming the day at 403/4 behind the visitors’ first-innings total of 532, Padikkal, alongside Dhruv Jurel, continued to dominate the Australian bowlers. Padikkal, who…

Lucknow: Embracing PM Narendra Modi’s ‘Fit India’ movement, the department of tourism will launch ‘Sunday on Cycle’ initiative on Sunday.It will begin from Paryatan Bhawan near Samtamoolak Crossing at 7am. Stating the campaign was a celebration of health and endurance with the joy of community cycling, special secretary, tourism, Eesha Priya, said, “Designed to encourage…

Lucknow: Lucknow University has launched the Girmitiyalogy Website, a first of its kind initiative aimed at reconnecting the descendants of Indian indentured labourers with their ancestral roots.Developed jointly by the Mahamana Madan Mohan Malaviya Teacher Training Centre and the department of English, the portal seeks to document the history of Girmitiyas while offering a safe…

Lucknow: Local lad Dhruv Jurel looked satisfied after scoring a big ton, his second first-class century in 26 games, against Australia ‘A’ on the final day of the four-day match at the Ekana Stadium. The knock is likely to boost his chances of retaining his place in the Indian Test squad for the upcoming West…