Lucknow: Solo theatrical piece, ‘Besharm Ka Paudha’, created and performed by Rajesh Nirmal, marked the opening of 10th edition of Kabir Festival in association with International Buddhist Research Institute at its auditorium, on Wednesday. This year, the festival carries special significance as it began on the Constitution Day (Nov 26).The play examines vital constitutional and…
Lucknow: The Indian Institute of Management Lucknow on Wednesday launched ‘99 Moonshots’, a 1999 Batch Fellowship grant aimed at enhancing research productivity among doctoral scholars.Ayushi Singh from Operations and Supply Chain Management and Satish Kumar from Strategic Management were the first recipients. Funded by IIML’s Post-Graduate Programme (PGP) Class of 1999, the fellowship will support…
Lucknow: A man accused of abduction and rape of a 16-year-old girl in Nigohan was awarded 20 years of rigorous imprisonment.Special POCSO Court, presided over by Ashutosh Kumar Singh, delivered the verdict. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 20,000, with an additional simple imprisonment of three months if the fine is not paidThe…
Lucknow: Work to enhance public spaces in Hazratganj and Naza Market is set to accelerate, with plans to beautify the Sudarshan statue site and upgrade the surrounding park. The move aims to improve pedestrian safety and give both landmarks a more organised, heritage-aligned appearance.LDA vice chairperson Prathamesh Kumar on Wednesday inspected the ongoing façade upgradation…
Lucknow: Returning refreshed after an injury layoff, young shuttler Priyanshu Rajawat made a remarkable comeback at the Syed Modi tournament, advancing to the pre-quarterfinals by defeating Meiraba Luwang Maisnam. He had been sidelined since the Canada Open due to a knee injury.Talking to TOI, Priyanshu said, “After the injury, this is my first tournament. I…
US Department of EducationImage credit: AP Photo Educators, school districts, unions, and disability-rights advocates have taken the Trump administration to court, accusing it of illegally dismantling the US Department of Education and transferring tens of billions in critical program funding to other federal agencies, according to a report by The New York Times (NYT). This…
Lucknow: At least 10 Uttar Pradesh players, including World Cup player of the tournament Deepti Sharma, have been shortlisted for the mega auction of the Women Premier League (WPL), scheduled to be held in Delhi on Thursday.These players were registered by Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) ahead of the auction. The shortlisted players from UP…
Lucknow: Sleuths from central intelligence agencies have reached Bahraich to question a Chinese national arrested for filming security installations along India-Nepal border in the district’s Rupaidiha area. Liu Kunjing (49) was caught on Nov 24 by SSB’s Border Intelligence Team and UP Police when he was recording videos close to Border Pillar 651/07 — barely…
Lucknow: A three-day state-level training workshop was organised under the guidance of basic education minister Sandeep Singh in Lucknow from Nov 24 to 26.The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) imparted training to 150 nodal state resource groups (SRGs), district coordinators and mentors from the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) for…
Lucknow: There was a burst of colour as 19th National Jamboree hosted its cultural pageant show, with scouts from across India and Asia South Pacific region presenting traditional attires and historic themes.From UP’s Chauri Chaura Kakori Train Action reenactment to depiction of Mahakumbh, the stage reflected the state’s cultural legacy. Jhankis (tableaux) representing Chhath Puja,…
