UP’s ‘fake IAS’ flaunted photos with CMs, governors; lived VIP life with Range Rover, forged ID’s | Lucknow News

LUCKNOW: Fake IAS officer Saurabh Tripathi projected himself as cabinet secretary on LinkedIn and X; on Facebook, he ran multiple IAS tagged profiles. An NGO gave him access to official events across states, where he often appeared as the “chief guest,” delivering speeches and dropping hints of a soonto-come UP cadre posting.Fleet of luxury cars,…

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Kathak & Lucknow: A story of nazakat, nafasat & soulful swirls | Lucknow News

Among India’s classical dance traditions, Kathak stands apart for its blend of rhythm, storytelling, and subtle grace. Derived from Sanskrit words ‘katha’ (story) and ‘kathakar’ (storyteller), Kathak began in temple courtyards where storytellers narrated episodes from the epics through dance.Legend has it that the first proponents of Kathak were the sons of Lord Ram, Luv…

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Faculty crisis deepens at KGMU as seven docs quit in two months | Lucknow News

Lucknow: The faculty retention crisis at King George’s Medical University (KGMU) has deepened, with four more senior doctors resigning simultaneously, bringing the total to seven in just two months.The four doctors—Dr Manu Agarwal (Psychiatry), Dr Tanvi Bhargava (Anesthesia), Dr Ashok Kumar Gupta (Plastic Surgery), and Dr Karan Kaushik (Cardiac Anesthesia)—tendered their resignations by submitting three…

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Cultural Icons Who Took Lucknow’s Legacy Ahead | Lucknow News

India’s cultural heritage is a vibrant tapestry woven from the threads of countless iconic figures. Several remarkable individuals with significant connection to Lucknow have left an indelible mark on the country’s music, film, literature, and dance.BEGUM AKHTARBorn Akhtari in Faizabad in 1914, Begum Akhtar’s musical journey began early. After moving to Gaya and then Calcutta…

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