Lucknow: A self made actor who never had any professional training and yet became a luminary of theatre. That’s what sums up Anil Rastogi, the theatre veteran who performed in his 100th play in the city on Monday. It’s a coveted milestone, but not very actor is as blessed or talented as Rastogi to achieve…
Lucknow: At a time when most Indian states are struggling with rising liabilities in the power sector, Uttar Pradesh has emerged as one of the few major states to consistently reduce its outstanding debt in last five years.Fresh data tabled in the Lok Sabha by Shripad Naik, minister of state for power, shows contrast between…
Lucknow: At a time when most Indian states are struggling with rising liabilities in the power sector, Uttar Pradesh has emerged as one of the few major states to consistently reduce its outstanding debt in last five years.Fresh data tabled in the Lok Sabha by Shripad Naik, minister of state for power, shows contrast between…
Lucknow: Holding a crucial meeting on Sunday, top BJP functionaries in the state, including Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and UP BJP president Pankaj Chaudhary, laid down the agenda for the saffron organisation members to ensure a good performance in the 2027 assembly elections.Besides seeking the support and commitment of the party workers, the top brass…
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh police carried out three separate encounters across Saharanpur, Bulandshahr, and Ballia districts over the weekend. This resulted in the killing of two wanted criminals and the arrest of five murder accused.In the first incident, reported from Bulandshahr, a wanted criminal carrying a ₹50,000 reward was killed in an encounter with the Saharanpur…
Lucknow: “Name any course and you will get a degree from a recognised university.” This startling claim came to light after a routine police operation in Gomtinagar on Dec 21 exposed a well-oiled interstate racket that allegedly turned academic qualifications into a purchasable commodity.The gang, led by a highly educated kingpin, including a PhD holder,…
Lucknow: In a technology-driven policing initiative, deputy inspector general of police, Varanasi range, Vaibhav Krishna has conceptualised and operationalised an advanced WhatsApp-based reporting system, ‘Police Satark Mitra’.This system aims to empower citizens to report illegal activities without fear or exposure.The WhatsApp bot, developed under the supervision of Krishna, covers all three districts of Varanasi range…
Lucknow: Urdu poet Wasim Barelvi made an instant connect with the patrons, declaring, “Main sher kabhi nahi kehta, sher mujhe kehta hai…..” (I never recite a couplet, it is the couplet that states me). Sham- e -Awadh was illuminated like Diwali crowd gathered from all directions in front of the stage to listen to him,…
Lucknow: Braving the cold, Lucknow showed up in full strength on Sunday as the Repertwahr Festival unfolded in all its cultural glory. Wrapped in shawls and smiles, the city celebrated art, music, and poetry.Before the sessions began, the bustling crowd enjoyed the breezy atmosphere. Many were engaged in pottery-making classes, getting their caricatures made, and…
Lucknow: Men in blazers and leather jackets and women in trench coats, skirts and dresses thronged Lucknow Race Course and Turf club to attend ‘Arjun Cup: The Majestic Horse Race’ on Sunday. As dim sunlight shone over the racecourse, anticipation was visible, Music by a band named ‘Last Cigarette Theory’ provided a lively backdrop, blending…
