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…
Lucknow: The three-member inquiry committee probing the Kakori bus accident has found that the tractor-tanker did not have reflector tape and the UPSRTC bus was running at high speed. The accident left five people dead and 19 injured.The probe, ordered by transport commissioner BN Singh, was headed by deputy transport commissioner (DTC) Radheshyam. The team…
Lucknow: An FIR into the fatal UPSRTC bus accident on the Hardoi highway in Lucknow’s Tikaitganj area said the tragedy took place when the bus, being driven at high speed and rashly, collided with a tractor-tanker near the road divider, lost balance, hit roadside labourers, and overturned into a ditch.The FIR has been lodged at…
Lucknow: A pall of gloom descended on the families of people who lost their lives in a bus accident in Kakori on Thursday.Sanjeet, employed with the company which was carrying out construction of a bridge at the spot of the accident, was the youngest in his family and was scheduled to be married during the…
Lucknow: The ongoing turmoil in Nepal has hit cross-border trade through the India-Nepal border, causing daily losses of over Rs 10 crore.Hundreds of trucks loaded with vegetables, fish, dairy products, rice, wheat, petroleum and other goods remain stranded at Rupaidiha land port in Bahraich, with perishable items rotting in the heat. Nearly 1,000 trucks lined…
Lucknow: Sounding a word of caution for the Election Commission of India (ECI) over “vote chori”, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Friday suggested that if plunder of votes continues, people may take to streets drawing parallels with the Gen Z unrest in Nepal.Without naming Nepal or the Gen Z upheaval, Akhilesh said it was…
Lucknow: The Kali Bari Temple Trust is organising a musical evening in the city on Sept 13 (Saturday) where famous singer Usha Uthup will belt out her popular songs. It will be a musical treat for the audience as Uthup, known for her unique voice and style, will present her hit chartbusters from Bollywood. The…
