Lucknow: BSP’s national convener and party national president Mayawati‘s nephew, Akash Anand, paid tributes to BSP founder Kanshi Ram on his 19th death anniversary on Thursday. Akash Anand said that by observing the large number of people who came to Lucknow to pay their tributes to Kanshi Ram and listen to ‘Behenji’, he was confident…
Lucknow: To emphasise importance of hygiene in health of women and children, department of women and child development, along with the UP Technical Support Unit, organised a virtual orientation programme on Thursday.WCD additional chief secretary Leena Johari, advised, “Simple habits like handwash can prevent up to 80% of infectious diseases, saving and ensuring quality of…
Ivy league colleges that shaped Nobel Peace Prize winners The Nobel Peace Prize, awarded annually to individuals and organisations making extraordinary contributions to global peace, stands as one of the world’s most prestigious honours. While vision, dedication, and circumstance drive laureates’ achievements, the influence of education in shaping these leaders is often under-appreciated. As the…
Lucknow: Amid Mayawati‘s jibes condemning the Congress for using Dalit leader Kanshi Ram’s name for political gains, UP Congress organised a seminar to discuss the personality and achievements of the BSP supremo’s political guru here on Thursday.Speaking at the seminar, UPCC chief Ajay Rai said: “Kanshi Ram committed his life to the cause of Dalits,…
Valanka Alemao is the first Indian to find a place in FIFA women’s football development committee Panaji: Valanka Alemao has found a place in FIFA’s women’s football development committee, a first for a woman from India.The first woman to be elected as member of the All India Football Federation’s executive committee in 2022, Valanka is…
NEW DELHI: British PM Keir Starmer Thursday announced a major expansion of UK universities in India, with University of Lancaster and University of Surrey getting approval to open campuses. The move, part of Starmer’s trade mission to Mumbai, aligns closely with India’s NE, which encourages entry of top foreign universities.He said the expansion was projected…
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday reviewed the development projects in Jhansi and directed the police to exercise zero tolerance against mafia and criminal activities.In his meeting with local administration, public representatives and police officials, Yogi said that officials should hold regular meetings with public representatives to address local concerns. The CM also inquired…
More elusive than the Scarlet Pimpernel, much sought-after by half the adults, that pot of silver moon at the end of a long day, is what this article is trying to help deliver.Often regarded by the yuppies as a waste of time and dismissed as the mandatory time off by the techies, the enlightened ones…
Lucknow: The women and child development department has launched an anti-child marriage drive, focusing on prevention and raising awareness about girls’ rights.Taken up under Mission Shakti 5.0, the ‘Bal Vivah ko Na’ campaign, which started on Oct 3 to mark International Girl Child Week, saw girls pledge to focus on education over child marriage. The…
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi and his UK counterpart Keir Starmer unequivocally and strongly condemned terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms and manifestations, including in the strongest terms the Pahalgam terrorist attack. They also expressed support for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine in accordance with international law, including the UN Charter,…