Renunciation and Discipline: The Keys to Success

Lucknow: Just as a devotee must renounce worldly pleasures to attain divine grace, a student must give up many comforts to achieve success in life. This is the core message from a reflection by Santosh Tiwari, OSD (Officer on Special Duty) at City Montessori School, Lucknow. According to Tiwari, the path of a student is akin to that of a spiritual seeker. A devotee focuses entirely on God, staying away from worldly attachments, laziness, and desires to remain absorbed in devotion. Similarly, a student’s life requires the same level of…

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The George Institute for Global Health India Brings Together Experts for Urgent Action on Perinatal Mental Health in India

 The event aims to shape policy recommendations and intervention strategies for perinatal mental health in India. New Delhi – The George Institute for Global Health India hosted a National Expert Consultation on Perinatal Mental Health and Social Determinants in New Delhi. The consultation highlighted the urgent need to create a roadmap for action and to improve perinatal mental health whilst addressing its’ key social determinants, particularly for women in rural India. India has more than 25 million births per year, but most women with mental health problems during pregnancy and one…

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Awadhi Language and Culture Shine Bright @ 4th Gomti Book Festival

Lucknow: The second day of the 4th Gomti Book Festival at the University of Lucknow brought the soul of Awadh alive, as local proverbs, folk tales, idioms, and songs created an enchanting atmosphere celebrating the region’s rich cultural heritage. Anganwadi Library Initiative LaunchedThe festival witnessed the formal announcement of the Anganwadi Library Project, aimed at establishing libraries in 100 Anganwadi centres to nurture early reading habits among children. Nine exemplary Anganwadi workers from Lucknow were honoured for their contributions to the project. Children’s Sessions Bring Laughter and LearningThe day began…

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51st Divisional Classical and Light Music Competition 2025-26 Held in Lucknow

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi, under the Department of Culture, hosted the Lucknow division’s classical and light music competitions at the Sant Gadge Ji Maharaj Auditorium. The event, the 51st Divisional Classical and Light Music Competition 2025-26, was inaugurated by Akademi Chairman Prof. Jayant Khot, who also welcomed the panel of judges. On the third day of the three-day competition, Bhajan and Ghazal categories were held for light music. The judging panel included Dr. Akanksha Pal from Prayagraj and Devesh Chaturvedi from Lucknow. They provided valuable feedback and…

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Padma Shri Malini Awasthi Enchants Audience at Gomti Book Festival

Lucknow: The Gomti Book Festival witnessed a melodious highlight as Padma Shri Malini Awasthi delivered a captivating musical performance that left the audience spellbound. She opened the program with a traditional Ganesh Vandana and extended warm Mahalaya greetings, marking the farewell of Pitru Paksha and the onset of Navratri, before beginning her performance with the devotional song “Mai Ke Bhave Lal Chunariya.” Her repertoire included soul-stirring bhajans such as “Bhawani Pat Kholon” and “Maiya Ka Mandir Dagariya Mein”, which mesmerized the audience. Through the patriotic song “Mat Laiho Chunariya Hamar…

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Children Draw, Doodle and Discover at Chitrotsav in 4th Gomti Book Festival

From Faces to Hidden Images, Children Explore New Art Forms at Gomti Book Festival Cartoons, Colours and Creativity Light Up Day 3 of 4th Gomti Book Festival at Lucknow University Lucknow: The third day of the Gomti Book Festival at the University of Lucknow began with a splash of imagination at ‘Chitrotsav – Draw, Doodle, Discover’. The air buzzed with excitement as hundreds of children picked up pencils and colours, ready to enter the whimsical world of cartoons.Renowned cartoonist and illustrator Ajit Narayan, along with his team, took young schoolchildren…

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WSAI, IIT Madras, ICMR-NIRRCH Researchers pioneer Unique Systems Biology Approach against Fungal Pathogens

  Fungal pathogen called ‘Candida albicans’ is a major Global health threat with a high mortality rate up to 63.6%       This one-of-a-kind integrated host-fungal metabolic model combined the CAL model iRV781 with the human metabolic model Recon3D     The research identified novel weak point in the pathogen’s metabolism, impacting the development of improved antifungal drugs to bypass resistance, enhance patient survival, reduce mortality and treatment costs CHENNAI: Wadhwani School of Data Science and AI (WSAI), IIT Madras and ICMR-National Institute for Research in Reproductive and Child Health (ICMR-NIRRCH)…

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Experts Advise on Decarbonizing Uttar Pradesh and Promoting Green Built Environment at CII Conclave

Lucknow – The second edition of the UP Sustainability Conclave, jointly organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), commenced on Friday, focusing on “Decarbonizing Uttar Pradesh: Promoting Zero and Green Built Environment.” Industry leaders and government policymakers participated in discussions on pathways to a sustainable and low-carbon future, including panel sessions on Decarbonizing Uttar Pradesh: Policy & Regulatory Pathways and Decarbonizing Construction: The Role of Emerging Green Technologies. During the event, Yawar Ali Shah, Co-founder and CEO of AMA Herbal and convenor…

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VHP Lucknow West District Planning Meeting Successfully Concludes at Lallumal Ghat

Lucknow – The District Planning Meeting of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), Lucknow West, was successfully held at Lallumal Ghat, Daliganj, Lucknow. The session was presided over by State Organization Minister  Vijay Pratap, who reviewed the organization’s achievements over the past six months and outlined the action plan for the upcoming six months, issuing necessary guidelines for implementation. Vijay Pratap also addressed current challenges faced by the Hindu community and provided strategic guidance on potential future challenges. The meeting was efficiently conducted by District Minister  Pankaj. Key participants included the…

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4th Gomti Book Festival begins in Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Inaugurates Mahakumbh of Books and Literature

Mahakumbh of Books Begins: 4th Gomti Book Festival Inaugurated in Lucknow by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Lucknow | : An air of excitement filled the University of Lucknow today as the 4th Gomti Book Festival opened its doors, welcoming book lovers to a vibrant celebration that has become one of the largest literary festivals in India. Organised by the National Book Trust, India (Ministry of Education, Government of India) in collaboration with the Government of Uttar Pradesh and the University of Lucknow, the festival was inaugurated on 20 September 2025…

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