Lucknow: Once shrouded in poverty, Mansa, a quiet village in Hardoi, has seen a significant shift in its educational landscape. Today, young minds are breaking free from the constraints of their circumstances, stepping into the world of education and opportunity. This haven of knowledge has become a beacon of hope, illuminating the path to universities,…
Lucknow: In a chilling incident, a 16-year-old girl allegedly bludgeoned her elder brother with an axe while he was asleep after he opposed her relationship with a youth. The incident took place late Saturday night in Pyarepur village under Bachhrawan police station limits, Rae Bareli.The 20-year-old victim lost both his parents earlier and was living…
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,…
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…
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…
Lucknow: A year since collapse of a building in Transportnagar, claiming eight lives and leaving 27 injured, the families of victims are still awaiting concrete action.“After 365 days of pain, we ask the same question: why is there no action against those responsible for death of my son? Even court trial is moving at a…
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to allow UP to have at least four cricket teams, citing the state’s population of 25 crore, to ensure more opportunities for local talent.Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the final match of the Uttar Pradesh T20 League…
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…
Lucknow: Residents in Lucknow may have lost 6.5 years of their lives compared to those living in a region meeting the WHO stipulated safe guidelines for PM2.5.A report titled ‘From Gridlock to Green Inclusive Mobility – Analysing Traffic Air Quality, and Public Transport Opportunities in Lucknow’ — which was unveiled by The Climate Agenda, a…
United Nations General Assembly in 2019 adopted September 7 as the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies. Recent global developments of US withdrawing from climate change global mission, geo-political war fronts and economic manipulations giving emergence to new power games are taking our attention away from the more serious area of concern that…
