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Jobs, better education key issues for first-time voters in MLC polls
Lucknow: Seeking better university infrastructure, adequate faculty strength, transparent recruitment processes, affordable education and jobs closer to home, first-time voters in the Lucknow Graduate Constituency on Friday cast their votes with expectations of solutions to challenges affecting their academic and professional futures. They voted through ballot papers at the Kendriya Vidyalaya polling centre in Gomti Nagar.
Festive school events cost parents more than quarterly fees
Lucknow: Prathamesh Misra, a parent of a Class IV student at a prominent private school in the city, spent Rs 6,500 on costumes and accessories between Aug and Oct, against his child’s quarterly school fee of Rs 4,500. From Independence Day performances and Janmashtami celebrations to Navratri activities and the annual day, school events have added to parents’ expenses during the festive season.
Full-on footfall at 'Garba Grih’
Lucknow: It seemed the whole of Lucknow had arrived for the celebration as people of all ages thronged the Adani Times Garba Utsav 2026 at Ekana Sportz City on Sunday. It was a sea of colour, movement and music as embroidered chaniya cholis made perfect circles and colourful kediyus flashed under the floodlights and the steady beat of dhol blended with claps, laughter and cheerful conversations. What stood out was not just the scale of the gathering but its diversity.
Food & fun add zing to festivities
Lucknow: Food, crafts and interactive activities shared the spotlight with dance on the second day of the Adani Times Garba Utsav 2026 on Saturday, offering visitors a festive experience beyond the garba arena. The food zone showcased flavours from across the country. Gujarati dishes dhabeli, chaat, chilla and lassi were served alongside Bengali street food, including puchka, telebhaja, aloo bhaja chaat, aloo kabli and churmur. Makhana and peanuts catered to those observing a fast.
Lucknow twirls to Garba beat, festive feast Original
Lucknow: Glittering faces, intricate braids and circles of dancers moving to the beat of dandiya sticks set the mood atAdani Times Garba Utsav 2026on Friday. With traditional outfits adding to the festive spectacle, the event brought together dance, food, craft and play, giving revellers plenty of reasons to dress up, let loose and make memories. Beyond the dance floor, visitors explored a carnival of hands-on activities.
‘Kaikeyi catalyst in Ram’s turning into Maryada Purushottam’
Lucknow: What if the woman who is remembered as the cause of Lord Rama’s exile was, in fact, one of the silent architects of his greatness? In the familiar telling of the Ramayana , queen Kaikeyi is often portrayed as the mother whose demand sent Lord Rama into the forest. Yet, beneath this tragedy lies a more profound relationship—one shaped by duty, sacrifice, love and the testing of moral consciousness.
Beyond Gita, Quran: Readers explore books decoding religious traditions
Lucknow: The religious literature section at Gomti Book Festival is attracting readers seeking a wider understanding of faith traditions through books that explain ideas, histories and practices, alongside familiar scriptures. While copies of Ramayan, Mahabharat, Gita, Quran, Bible and Guru Granth Sahib remain available, many visitors are turning to commentaries, philosophical works, biographies and introductory texts to explore religion beyond devotional reading.
Historian shares stories of city’s lost Nawabi-era monuments
Lucknow: Some of the most fascinating monuments in the city may no longer be visible but their stories are alive in memory. At a capacity-building workshop for heritage facilitators, organised by INTACH, historian Roshan Taqui brought alive the forgotten buildings, traditions and people that once shaped the city’s cultural landscape.
Hussainabad’s monuments are repositories of traditions, crafts
Lucknow: What makes Hussainabad’s monuments magnificent is not just their grand domes, ornate arches and imposing facades, but the craftsmanship and traditional knowledge hidden within their walls. From architectural influences borrowed across regions to unusual ingredients used in traditional mortar, experts offered a closer look at the making of the city’s historic landscape at an INTACH capacity-building workshop for heritage facilitators on Saturday.
Literary window to Dalit life, ideology at book fair
Lucknow: Where stories travel across languages, generations and social backgrounds, literature on caste and equality is drawing the attention of young readers. From autobiographies documenting discrimination, to work tracing the history of marginalised communities, Dalit literature has emerged as a significant section at the Gomti Book Festival.
Washable books scrub worry of tearing
Lucknow: What if books could be washed, folded and handled without worrying about tearing them? At the Gomti Book Festival, these unusual cloth books are catching the attention of children and parents alike. Owner of Hind Khilona, Sudhir Jalan said, “One of the favourites among children is a book of animals and flowers. Children learn through touch, movement and constant exploration and that is exactly what we kept in mind while developing these cloth books.
Lankan singer Champa Kalhari opts for PhD in journalism at LU
Lucknow: Popular Sri Lankan singer, actress and media personality Champa Kalhari Jayasekara is set to begin a new chapter in her career by pursuing a PhD in the department of journalism and mass communication at Lucknow University . Known for her work in Hindi and Sinhala music, Kalhari has built a multifaceted career spanning singing, acting, radio and television.
In Lucknow, Hindi, Urdu & Awadhi don’t compete, they converse
Lucknow: Listen carefully to a conversation of a Lucknowite and the boundaries between Hindi, Urdu and Awadhi begin to blur. A sentence may have Hindi as its grammatical base, borrow the warmth of Awadhi and turn to Urdu for courtesy or refinement. On Hindi Diwas , this everyday linguistic traffic tells a story stretching back centuries.
Reels vs reading: Hindi Literary heirs urge youth to return to books at Gomti Book festival
Lucknow: In an age when students and youngsters can watch 30-second reels or sit through nine-hour web series in one go, finding time to read books may seem increasingly difficult. Yet, literature remains one of the strongest ways to understand a society, its people, traditions and culture. This was discussed at the session “Sahityik Dharoharon Ke Vaaris” held at the 5th Gomti Book Festival at Lucknow University on Sunday.
A fair deal for book lovers
Lucknow: Books found their beat at Lucknow University as the Gomti Book Festival turned into a vibrant meeting point for young readers, music lovers and campus goers. From the rustle of new pages to the sound of Paras Band’s rock performance, the book fest offered students a chance to browse, discover, connect and capture moments with friends, making reading feel less like a habit and more like an experience.
Freedom fighters fascinate Gen Z at LU book fest
Lucknow: For a generation growing up amid social media debates and conversations around equality, justice and change, the stories of India’s freedom fighters and social reformers are finding a fresh audience. At the Gomti Book Festival, Gen Z readers are turning towards books that explore the lives, struggles and ideas of those who challenged power and questioned society. “I first became interested in Bhagat Singh after watching videos about his life online.
Nursery admissions turn into ‘UPSC exams for parents’
Lucknow: The race for nursery admissions in prominent schools has begun, and for many parents, the preparation goes far beyond getting the child ready. From polishing their own English and watching admission interaction videos on YouTube to practising answers and consulting interaction experts, parents are leaving little to chance.
Beyond ABCs: What schools really look for in nursery admissions
Lucknow: As nursery and pre-nursery admission season begins, many parents are turning their homes into mini classrooms, drilling alphabets, numbers, worksheets and early writing skills into children. However, educators say parents may be focusing on the wrong priorities. Teachers and coordinators say schools look beyond academic readiness, placing greater emphasis on communication, confidence, curiosity, independence and the ability to participate in daily activities.
Beyond success stories: Feted NAB teachers recount challenges of special education
Lucknow: Fourteen years ago, when Mohit Mishra had the option of taking up a teaching job at a private school, he chose a different path. While many of his friends opted for private schools offering higher salaries, Mishra decided to work in a govt school for blind children who needed specialised support.
Stop chasing marks, build leaders of knowledge: Brajesh Pathak
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Educators felicitated at TOI Teachers’ Day event Original
Lucknow: More than 40 teachers were felicitated at the Times Teacher’s Day celebration by The Times of India and Navbharat Times, recognising educators who are changing the way children learn, participate and dream. From crowded classrooms and irregular attendance to the growing influence of technology and AI, these teachers are finding new ways to meet students where they are.
Stop chasing marks, build leaders of knowledge: Brajesh Pathak
Lucknow: Deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak on Saturday urged teachers and parents to shift the focus of education from marks to knowledge, saying students must be groomed as confident, capable individuals rather than high scorers. Addressing the ‘TIMES Teacher’s Day Celebration’, Pathak said the purpose of schooling should extend beyond examination results to personality development, stronger learning habits and greater self-belief.
Taking from darkness & silence to light, sound of learning
Lucknow: What does it mean to be a teacher when a student cannot see the blackboard, hear a lecture or has to struggle to communicate in the language considered common and easy? At institutions working with children and young adults with disabilities, teaching often begins where conventional education stops, ensuring every student is heard, understood and prepared for life.
New chapter begins as LU freshers explore campus life
Lucknow: With no uniforms to wear, no school bells to follow and no heavy bags to carry, undergraduate freshers at Lucknow University embraced their first day on campus on Tuesday as a vibrant entry into adulthood. The day marked the beginning of the academic session for first-year undergraduate students. “I loved the feeling of coming to university without a uniform.
Penchant for photography? Your cellphone is all you need
Lucknow: Interested in photography but do not own an expensive camera? Your mobile phone can be the perfect place to begin, especially for street photography. According to noted photographer Atul Hundoo, a faculty member at Lucknow University , ordinary scenes captured through mobile phones can be transformed into meaningful visual stories through the effective use of light, angles and observation.
Raghu Rai tribute highlights all India photography exhibition
Lucknow: Internationally recognised photographers and a curated collection of rare photography books attracted steady footfall on Wednesday at the Sixth All India Photography Exhibition at College of Arts and Crafts, Lucknow University . Organised by College of Arts Photographic Society (CAPS), the three-day exhibition is being held from Aug 18 to Aug 20 and is dedicated to legendary photographer Raghu Rai.
City remembers its 5-time MP Vajpayee with poems, tributes and slogans
Lucknow: Flowers, flickering lamps and memories of a much-loved leader filled the convention centre on Sunday as the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Memorial Foundation organised ‘Atal Smriti Sandhya’ to mark the eighth death anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee . The programme began with floral tributes at Vajpayee’s statue and the lighting of a ceremonial lamp.
For Gen Z, Independence Day is about the India we choose to build
Lucknow: As the tricolour rises over schools, colleges and neighbourhoods on Aug 15, Independence Day in Lucknow is being framed by many Gen Z residents as more than ceremony. Alongside patriotic songs, speeches and social media posts, students say the day pushes them to examine what freedom means in everyday life: the ability to study, choose careers, speak openly and plan a future on their own terms.
Charity begins in student days as city youth lead reform
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Charity begins in student days as city youth lead, reform
Lucknow: When children in slum settlements of Tedhi Pulia and Purania struggled to enter formal schools, Lucknow University 's MA economics student Utkarsh Singh and his team extended support to the families. Through NGO, Erada, Utkarsh set up two schools and helped children secure admission under the Right to Education Act. The team identifies school dropouts and helps families understand admission requirements to ensure that children are educated.
BBAU convocation on Aug 29; Rajnath Singh to attend as chief guest
Lucknow: Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) will hold its 11th convocation ceremony on Aug. 29. Defence minister Rajnath Singh will attend as the chief guest and confer degrees and gold medals on students. The ceremony will be held on the university campus for students who graduated between 2023 and 2026. Around 8,300 undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD students are eligible to receive their degrees, while nearly 4,100 have registered so far. Registration will remain open until Aug 16.
UGC NET result delay leaves aspirants in limbo
Lucknow: The delay in the release of the UGC NET June 2026 result and final answer key has left thousands of candidates waiting for clarity from the National Testing Agency (NTA). Aspirants said the uncertainty surrounding the evaluation process is affecting their academic plans and career decisions. “Every day we check the NTA website hoping for an update. The delay has affected my PhD admission plans, and I do not know when I can move ahead,” said Manisha Pandey, a UGC NET English candidate.
The Bard, ‘shayar-e-azam’ and the million memes they inspired
News City News lucknow News The Bard, ‘shayar-e-azam’ and the million memes they inspired Trending A scene from the play ‘Fun With Uncle Shakespeare, Chacha Ghalib’ Lucknow: Imagine William Shakespeare and Mirza Ghalib scrolling through social media, laughing at memes about themselves, debating viral trends and offering witty takes on current events in India.
Students with disabilities, humble roots sweep top honours
Trending Top achievers at DSMNRU convocation Lucknow: Determination took centre stage at the convocation of Dr Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University (DSMNRU) as students with disabilities and those from humble backgrounds emerged among the top achievers on Friday.Rana Pratap, who has locomotor disability, received the Chancellor’s gold medal.
Writing style, completing syllabus gives edge: Medal winners
Lucknow: Top achievers to be awarded during Lucknow University convocation said mastering writing style in examinations holds more value than merely finishing the syllabus.Among the top medal winners, Farah Chand, Anshika Singh and Kajal Bajpai, said clarity of expression and structured answers played decisive role in their success.
8 hrs school, 4 hrs tuition: Schoolkids booked all day
Lucknow: As academic pressure mounts, there is a rise in number of students in the city turning to private tuitions after school, saying regular classroom teaching often falls short of building conceptual clarity.Many now spend 6-8 hours in school and another 2-4 hours in coaching, leaving little time for rest, self-study or recreation.“I leave home at 7 am for school and return by 3 pm, then attend tuition till 7 pm.
German scholar joins LU for gravity research under DAAD RISE
Lucknow: Felix Brenner, a student of Heidelberg University in Germany, is at Lucknow University under the DAAD RISE Worldwide Scholarship, working on a research project focused on gravity and the universe.
From unwashed jerseys to muted commentary: Lucknow’s Spain fans swear by lucky rituals
Quirky superstitions kept Spain’s winning run alive, believed fans Lucknow: As the FIFA World Cup 2026 final gripped the city, fans carried more than flags and jerseys, they carried their own rituals and beliefs.
‘Munna Bhai’ caught, jumps from window to escape
Lucknow: In a failed ‘Munna Bhai’ attempt during the LLM entrance exam at Lucknow University’s second campus on Monday, fellow candidates in the examination hall spotted an examinee allegedly using a mobile phone and alerted the invigilator. The accused was taken for questioning, but escaped through the window of the room.The incident took place during the first shift of the LLM entrance examination at the engineering faculty examination centre at the second campus.
In ₹7k, LU boy creates platform for students to buy & sell used products
Aniket Dubey operating on `Unicycle', the online marketplace he has created for university students Lucknow: Selling and purchasing books and other study materials won’t be a difficult job for the students anymore, as a Lucknow University student has built a platform that solves all these problems.Aniket Dubey, a first-year BBA student, has founded Unicycle, a campus-based online marketplace where students can buy and sell pre-owned books, mobile phones, electronic gadgets and even furniture..
New CBSE policy raises concerns over foreign language choices
Lucknow: The decision to relax the three-language policy in CBSE schools has provided relief to Classes VII and X students, but once fully implemented, it will limit foreign language options for next batches.Now, the framework will be applicable from Class VI onwards, where students are required to study three languages - two native and a foreign. If a student wants to opt for two foreign languages, she or he must take a fourth language as an elective.
Century-old hails Lord’s feat of Indian women
Lucknow: As Pratibha Joshi turns 100 on Thursday, she celebrates more than a birthday — it also mirrors India’s century-long journey.
Students upbeat about exam reforms but need more clarity
Trending Lucknow: Students welcomed central govt reforms in NEET and JEE to cut down need for coaching besides classroom studies, but some medical and engineering aspirants in the city said certain provisions in the proposal need clarity.The proposed changes include giving 50% weightage to Class XII board marks, allowing multiple attempts in a year, aligning entrance exams with the NCERT syllabus for class XI and XII syllabi, online entrance exams and introducing measures to prevent paper...
Academic excellence after crossing financial hurdles
Lucknow: Coming from families of handloom workers, tailors, farmers and daily wage labourers, some of the gold medal winners of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University overcame financial challenges to achieve academic success. Their stories reflected how determination and family support helped them succeed. Son of a daily wage labourer, Rehan Abbas Rizvi, won a gold medal in BA Urdu and now wants to pursue a master's degree.
Toppers drawn to higher studies, research
Anjanaya Singh Lucknow: Several gold medallists at Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University's convocation on Tuesday said they plan to pursue postgraduate research and teaching careers. Topper of MTech and engineering faculty, Allmin Fatima, said, “I want to pursue higher studies to deepen my understanding of the subject and contribute to research.
Limited resources, big results: Farming families' wards top AKTU
Lucknow: Two students from farming families won gold medals in their disciplines at the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) convocation, highlighting academic excellence achieved amid limited resources. Samriddhi Kushwaha of Mirzapur, a BTech Electrical Engineering graduate from Rajkiye Engineering College, Sonbhadra, and Adesh Patel of Kanpur, MBA topper from the Institute of Engineering and Technology, Lucknow, were honoured for securing top ranks.
Visitors grab display stock during pack-up of mango festival
News City News lucknow News Visitors grab display stock during pack-up of mango festival Trending Lucknow: A few instances of disorder were seen on Sunday as the Uttar Pradesh Mango Festival concluded at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, with some visitors taking mangoes that had been displayed at the venue.“We had cleared the hall and asked visitors to vacate before packing began, but in the rush a few people still managed to grab mangoes,” said security personnel Maninder Singh .He added that most...
Mango fest delights eyeballs as much as tastebuds
Anjanaya Singh Lucknow: Along with traditional favourites like Dussheri, Chausa and Langda, people explored a wider range of mango varieties of different colours, sizes and taste profiles at the UP Mango Festival at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, on Saturday. The festival will conclude on Sunday.
Aroma of 800 mango varieties greets visitors at fest
Trending Lucknow: Noorjahan, weighing up to 4kg, Baramasi Balasundari that fruits twice a year, Nehal Pasand that can be eaten both raw and ripe, and colourful hybrids such as Pusa Arunima and Pusa Lalima stole the spotlight at the UP mango festival.The 3-day festival featuring more than 800 varieties of mangoes, India’s favourite summer fruit, began at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan on Friday.Mango lovers, farmers and horticulturists from across the country are participating in the festival.The...
City's biz hubs glare at fire safety lapses
Anjanaya Singh SUNDAY FOR MONDAY. PICS MAILED. Lucknow: In the wake of the recent Aliganj fire that claimed 15 lives, a TOI reality check across key city markets found glaring fire safety lapses in most commercial hubs. Patrakarpuram, Bhootnath, Gadbad Jhala and Mohan market in Aminabad, Sarafa market in Chowk and Nazirabad market were found lacking basic fire safety infrastructure.
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