Lucknow: Book lovers and readers are in for a literary feast as the 4th Gomti Book Festival prepares to light up the Lucknow University from Sept 20 to 28. Promising nine unforgettable days, the festival will bring together books, creativity, learning, and cultural performances under one grand celebration of knowledge.The excitement was formally set in…
Lucknow: Centuries by Dhruv Jurel and Devdutt Paddikal dominated the contest on the final day as the India ‘A’ vs Australia ‘A’ ended in a draw at the Ekana stadium on Friday.Resuming the day at 403/4 behind the visitors’ first-innings total of 532, Padikkal, alongside Dhruv Jurel, continued to dominate the Australian bowlers. Padikkal, who…
Deepika Padukone may have stepped away from big-ticket projects like Sandeep Reddy Vanga‘s Spirit with Prabhas and now the sequel of Nag Ashwin’s Kalki 2898 AD, but she has also locked in another milestone. The actress has begun shooting for her sixth film with Shah Rukh Khan, titled King, after their last outing together in…
Lucknow: Embracing PM Narendra Modi’s ‘Fit India’ movement, the department of tourism will launch ‘Sunday on Cycle’ initiative on Sunday.It will begin from Paryatan Bhawan near Samtamoolak Crossing at 7am. Stating the campaign was a celebration of health and endurance with the joy of community cycling, special secretary, tourism, Eesha Priya, said, “Designed to encourage…
JAMMU: A special NIA court in Jammu has extended by 45 days the custodial remand of two accused arrested on charges of harbouring Pakistani terrorists involved in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.Special judge Sandeep Gandotra on Thursday extended the remand of Pahalgam locals Bashir Ahmad Jothat and Parvaiz Ahmad, who hail from Baisaran and…
Lucknow: Lucknow University has launched the Girmitiyalogy Website, a first of its kind initiative aimed at reconnecting the descendants of Indian indentured labourers with their ancestral roots.Developed jointly by the Mahamana Madan Mohan Malaviya Teacher Training Centre and the department of English, the portal seeks to document the history of Girmitiyas while offering a safe…
Actress Lakshmi Manchu has reportedly filed an official complaint against a senior journalist, accusing him of ‘body-shaming’ her and making ‘ageist’ remarks during a recent interview. The controversy erupted during a recent promotional event, when the actress sat down for a candid chat. However, during the chat, the man allegedly criticised her dressing choices, suggesting…
The University of Michigan (U-M) has announced the creation of a $50 million Institute for Civil Discourse, set to open by spring 2026. The initiative aims to strengthen respectful dialogue, academic engagement, and democratic participation at a time when public life is increasingly marked by polarisation. A university-wide commitment The new institute will operate as…
Lucknow: Local lad Dhruv Jurel looked satisfied after scoring a big ton, his second first-class century in 26 games, against Australia ‘A’ on the final day of the four-day match at the Ekana Stadium. The knock is likely to boost his chances of retaining his place in the Indian Test squad for the upcoming West…
Anurag Kashyap has collaborated with Vicky Kaushal multiple times; however, the filmmaker shared that he is not in touch with the actor anymore. The director also expressed that he didn’t like the actor’s recent outing, ‘Chhaava’, based on Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. Kashyap shares he is not in touch with Kaushal anymore In an interview with…
