Relief camps bring hope to fire-hit families; children smile again as they receive new books Lucknow: Days after a devastating fire reduced hundreds of shanties to ashes, the district administration has intensified relief efforts — setting up camps, distributing food, and reaching out to the most vulnerable, especially children whose lives were abruptly disrupted.At relief…
Manju Devi is looking forward to start her classroom in the slum Lucknow: Barefoot, with soot still smudged on his face and no proper clothes, four-year-old Jugnoo stands amid the ashes and points to his face — “eyes, nose, ears” —in careful English. When asked further, he softly recites, “Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday…” pausing only to…
Lucknow: A documentary on Maharashtra’s fading tribal art forms bagged the top prize at the Lucknow International Film Festival from over 3,500 entries from more than 40 countries.Directed by Arun Shekhar, Thakar Folk Arts was recognised for its artistic presentation and focus on preserving the cultural heritage of the Thakar tribe. The award was presented…
AI generated pics of folk art museum Lucknow: The Folk Art Museum at Lucknow Zoo is set to undergo a massive infrastructure boost as the UP culture department has sanctioned an additional Rs 15 crore to expand the museum with new attractions, and exhibition spaces to position it as a key heritage destination.This expansion plan…
Lucknow: Many people think quick methods like intermittent fasting, keto diets and daily walks are enough to control weight. But doctors say weight management is more complex. They warn that fasting for 24-36 hours can cause muscle loss and slow metabolism instead of reducing fat properly.This was discussed at an event organised by the Indo…
Lucknow: Undergraduate admissions for the 2026–27 academic session at Lucknow University (LU) started on Friday through the Samarth portal.According to the notification issued, applicants must complete the registration process by getting Lucknow University Registration Number (LURN) from the website before filling the admission form. The registration fee is Rs 100.Candidates need to create a login…
A chatapati gharara (L) set put on display at the museum (BCCL/ Manas Mishra) On World Heritage Day, we took a stroll through the recently opened Lucknow Museum of Heritage & Art (LMHA) ‘Lamha’ as it is called, a moment to pause into the rich cultural and heritage legacy of Lucknow. Located adjacent to Ghanta…
Lucknow: Students of Lucknow University have raised concerns over the quality of drinking water after videos showing high total dissolved solids (TDS) levels in a few water coolers kept at the campus went viral on social media.Student leaders who recorded the readings using a TDS water tool found levels ranging between 364-588 ppm, which they…
AI generated pics of folk art museum Lucknow: In a major push the folk art museum will be expanded with an additional Rs 14.98 crore has been sanctioned by UP culture department to add new attractions and enhanced exhibition spaces, positioning it as a key heritage destination while preserving and promoting traditional art forms for…
A man unloads sugarcane from a vehicle for sale Lucknow: Low cane yield, diversion towards Khandsari units, and inadequate payment by many sugar mills to farmers have emerged as the three key reasons that stopped UP from becoming the country’s largest sugar producer in the 2025-26 crushing season.Official sources in the cane development department said…
