Lucknow: In a shocking development, a 30-year-old Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) engineer, associated with the BrahMos missile project, died under suspicious circumstances in Alambagh.The deceased, Akashdeep Gupta, a resident of Omnagar, was rushed to Lokbandhu Hospital late Tuesday night after his health suddenly deteriorated. Despite efforts to save him, he was declared dead…
As the festive season lights up homes across India, one sacred plant that takes centre stage in countless courtyards and balconies is the Tulsi, or Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum). Celebrated for its religious, medicinal and environmental significance, Tulsi is known as a natural air purifier, oxygen booster and immunity supporter. However, during festive periods such…
Lucknow: Over 200 people were treated for burns and accident-related injuries during Diwali celebrations in the city, with most cases linked to firecrackers or minor mishaps while lighting diyas. About 18 patients required admission to plastic surgery wards, while the rest received first aid and were discharged.Emergency units at major govt and private hospitals, including…
Lucknow: Third-year BTech student in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) at the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Lucknow University, Shyam Narayan Gupta, brought pride to the university by securing third place in Altair Wireless Propagation Modeling Contest at national level. The competition saw participation from over 350 students across India, showcasing innovative ideas in wireless…
Ayushmann Khurrana’s ‘Thamma’ has achieved a career-best opening of Rs 24 crore, proving audiences crave compelling content beyond sequels and star vehicles during Diwali. The actor expressed immense joy, calling it a dream come true to have his film resonate with families during the festive season, challenging the notion that only big-budget films succeed. Ayushmann…
NEW DELHI: Behind the cold steel bars, a surprisingly plush interior awaits one of India’s most wanted fugitives. Photographs presented by India to Belgium to secure Mehul Choksi’s extradition reveal a dwelling place that’s more akin to a boutique hotel room than a jail cell. The gleaming bathroom and tiled area are a far cry…
Kanpur: Infuriated by bursting of firecrackers, a man allegedly dragged a neighbour’s 7-year-old son by hair, beat him up with a stick and unleashed his pet dog on him in Barra area of Kanpur.After the video of the incident went viral, police lodged an FIR and arrested the accused.The boy’s mother, a widow, informed the…
Filmmaker Abhinav Kashyap, who has been vocal about his allegations against Salman Khan, recently spoke about Shah Rukh Khan. The Dabangg director suggested that SRK “only takes” and contributes little to society, even hinting that he should consider moving to Dubai.And now, in a recent interview with Bollywood Thikana, Kashyap clarified that his concerns aren’t…
Lucknow: A fleet of 15 boats and a skimmer machine were deployed by Lucknow Municipal Corporation to clear floating waste and maintain cleanliness of Gomti river ahead of Chhath Puja. Municipal commissioner Gaurav Kumar chaired a review on Wednesday to assess ghat arrangements security, and river cleanliness. Additional municipal commissioners Lalit Kumar, Pankaj Srivastava and…
Thirty years on, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge’s iconic ‘Palat’ scene, where Raj bets Simran’s love on her turning back, has a surprising Hollywood origin. Director Aditya Chopra revealed in a book that the memorable moment was inspired by a similar exchange in Clint Eastwood’s 1993 film, In the Line of Fire, showcasing a fascinating cross-cultural…
