Lucknow: Ravi Mishra, a 25-year-old fitness enthusiast, saw his passion for the gym turn into a nightmare. Eager to build strength quickly, he began lifting weights beyond his capacity. Within weeks, he developed severe back pain that worsened with every movement.Doctors at King George’s Medical University (KGMU) diagnosed him with a slip disc. The pain…
Lucknow: Three powerful stories Badi didi, Akeli and Yaadein were staged separately in a play ‘Lafzon Ki Gathri- Kuch Panne Part 2’ organised by Amren Foundation at UP Sangeet Natak Akademi on Friday. The first story ‘Yaadein’ written by Bhisham Sahani and directed by Seema Bhargava Pahwa is a heartfelt tale of two old friends…
Lucknow’s health story is the saga of a city that moved from the small-scale, family-and-court-centred care of the nawabi era to become a regional medical hub with large teaching hospitals, research institutions and growing private-sector capacity. The last two and a half centuries trace shifts in medicine, public health, institutional care and social expectations that…
Lucknow: One in two adolescent girls and one in three adolescent boys in UP suffer from anaemia and micronutrient deficiencies, undermining their physical growth, cognitive abilities and academic performance. About 45.8% adolescent girls and one-third of adolescent boys (32.5%) have excess body fat, reports the National Family Health Survey 5.Sharing the data, experts from the…
Lucknow: A chilling story unfolded in Lucknow’s Alambagh when two 12-year-old boys were kidnapped on Thursday afternoon while returning home on their cycles. The incident sparked panic across the neighbourhood when captors demanded Rs 10 lakh each for their release on Friday morning. However, swift police action ensured the children’s safe recovery in ten hours….
Lucknow: DGP Rajeev Krishna on Friday came down heavily on six district police chiefs over their failure to properly monitor public complaints.The action came during a statewide review meeting held via video conference. The meeting focused on five areas — public grievance redressal, law and order, cybercrime, women’s safety. Reviewing grievance data from June to…
Lucknow: Literary gem, novel ‘Gunahon Ka Devta’ by Dharmvir Bharti, is among the most popular books at the 10-day National Book Fair at Balrampur Garden. The poignant exploration of complex emotions, resonates with those in 18-24 age group. “This book is a hit among lots of young readers like me,” said Ayesha, a visitor. Over…
Lucknow: The National Book Fair 2025 at Balrampur Garden has turned into a vibrant hub for children, with stalls packed with colours, fascinating characters, and exciting stories capturing young readers’ attention. They can be seen exploring stalls, flipping through pages, and eagerly picking out books that spark their imagination.From the timeless tales of ‘Panchatantra’ to…
Lucknow: A day after a fatal bus accident on the Hardoi highway in Lucknow’s Tikaitganj area that claimed five lives and injured 19, S Velmurugan, chief scientist head of the traffic engineering and safety division at the Central Road Research Institute (CRRI), New Delhi, highlighted that many road deaths aren’t just due to speeding or…
Lucknow: Lawns of Lucknow Golf Club glowed with warmth and laughter on Friday as the La Martiniere Girls’ Alumni gathered for the Founder’s Day Dinner. It was a walk down memory lane, where every smile, every story and every hug carried the weight of cherished years.The occasion celebrated Major General Claude Martin, the visionary founder…
