Describing Gomti as a living presence rather than just a water body, filmmaker and environmental advocate Deepika Chaturvedi spoke about the strong emotional, cultural, and social bond people share with the river, even as awareness about its history and significance remains limited.Speaking at ‘Gomti Samvad’ at Metaphor Litfest, she pointed out that despite flowing for…
Lucknow: Asserting that party workers would remain his top priority, newly appointed UP BJP chief Pankaj Chaudhary on Sunday said that his organisational work would be driven by the ‘mantra’ of four ‘S’ – Sangathan (organisation), Sampark (connect with workers and people), Samvaad (dialogue), and Samanvay (coordination with workers and the govt).“You (party workers) are…
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led govts at the Centre and in states, alleging that the record fall of the rupee against the US dollar has exposed the ruling party’s claims about a strong economy.In a statement, the former CM said that the rupee weakening…
Lucknow: Union minister and seven-term MP from Maharajganj, Pankaj Chaudhary was formally appointed as the new UP BJP president on Sunday, in a key change in organisational leadership ahead of the panchayat elections due next year and subsequently the high stakes UP assembly polls in 2027.The appointment of Chaudhary as the new state chief was…
At a time when leadership is often measured by titles and authority, Mayank, CEO of Ardosonic, offered a deeply personal and reflective perspective during his talk ‘From Chaos to Clarity’ at the Metaphor LitFest on Sunday. Stripping leadership of corporate jargon, he presented it as a quiet, daily practice of self-mastery, rooted in self-awareness, discipline…
Lucknow: Delhi Public School (DPS), Shaheed Path hosted its cultural evening, ‘Verve 2025′, a vibrant celebration of culture, creativity, and young talent.The event brought together students, educators, and distinguished guests, including CEO of DPS, Swati Pal and pro vice-chancellor of DPS, Abhishek Pal, along with principals from reputed institutions.Students from Classes 2 to 6 showcased…
Lucknow: As curtains went down on the Metaphor Lucknow Litfest 2025 on Sunday, vibrance of poetry, intellectualism and artistic excellence ruled at Le Press, Hazratganj, on Sunday.Elegantly dressed women and men clad in suits, blazers and waistcoats thronged the festival having a gala time with friends and colleagues over cups of mocha. The venue was…
Lucknow: Heartbreak is intensely personal. It heals no two people the same way, said author and TEDx Speaker Milan Vohra during her session titled ‘Heartbreak Unfiltered – Things Nobody Told You About Love, Loss, and Letting Go’ during Metaphor Litfest. “Love must always bloom in tenderness; love also carries its shadow: heartbreak. The unsaid, the…
Lucknow: Begum Hazrat Mahal’s role in India’s freedom struggle should be remembered alongside that of Jhansi ki Rani.The speakers urged this at a session titled “250 years of timeless Lucknow” during the Metaphor Litfest 2025 on Sunday. They also called for a review of the history of the Begums of Awadh and their contribution to…
Lucknow: Lauding SGPGIMS for scaling new heights in medical education, deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak said that the institute has also set a benchmark of patient care.“I know many people who head to five-star private hospitals for quality care and convenience, but after a week or ten days, they come back to me with requests…
