Indian cricketer KL Rahul, who was recently released by the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), has expressed his interest in playing for a team with a lighter atmosphere like Chennai Super Kings (CSK) or Gujarat Titans (GT). Rahul also gave praise to Mumbai Indians (MI) and how they have created a successful team culture under the leadership of Rohit Sharma. He hopes to join a team with a similar environment in the upcoming IPL mega auction.
The highly-anticipated teaser for Shankar's upcoming film 'Game Changer' was released in Lucknow, starring Ram Charan and Kiara Advani. The teaser introduces Ram Charan's character, showcasing his different looks and hinting at potential multiple roles. Director Shankar, who couldn't attend the launch event, sent a message to fans that the film will hit theaters on January 10, 2025. The film also marks Shankar's first Telugu-language project and features a star-studded cast.
At the highly anticipated teaser launch event of 'Game Changer' in Lucknow, lead actors Ram Charan and Kiara Advani interacted with fans, with Kiara leaving them in awe with her own spin on Ram Charan's teasing dialogue. The duo arrived in style, atop a bus, and shared a glimpse of their chemistry on screen. The event also featured the unveiling of the film's teaser and interactions with the rest of the ensemble cast.
A tragic accident occurred on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway in Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh, as a bus enroute from Mathura to Lucknow collided with a parked vehicle. 5 people died and several others were injured, including children and their families who were returning from a Mundan ceremony. Investigations revealed that the driver's negligence caused the bus to lose control.
The release of Rishabh Pant from Delhi Capitals has sparked interest from several franchises in the upcoming IPL auction. Chennai Super Kings, who have shown interest in the wicket-keeper batter, might face difficulties in securing him due to their limited budget. With other teams like Punjab Kings, Lucknow Super Giants, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru having more purse balance, CSK's pursuit of Pant may prove to be challenging. In addition, there are also speculations of a possible homecoming for Ravichandran Ashwin in the CSK team.
The IPL franchises have announced their list of retained players for the upcoming auction, with hefty sums being shelled out to keep top stars on each team. Sunrisers Hyderabad retained South African batsman Heinrich Klaasen for a record-breaking 23 Crore Indian Rupees, closely followed by RCB's Virat Kohli and Lucknow Super Giants' Nicholas Pooran. While each team was allowed to retain up to six players, Chennai Super Kings made an unexpected move by retaining MS Dhoni as an "uncapped" player for a base value of 4 Crore Indian Rupees. Stay tuned to see who else will make the cut for the 2025 season.
There has been a recent trend of work-related deaths in India, with an HDFC bank employee in Lucknow being the latest victim. The 45-year-old employee, Sadaf Fatima, died while working, falling off her chair and dying instantly. Her colleagues claim that she was under a lot of work pressure, and the incident has sparked a nationwide debate on workplace pressure, with Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav emphasizing the need for companies and government departments to reassess their priorities and working conditions.
The Shri Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee in Lucknow has decided to ban the purchase of prasad from nearby shops, urging devotees to offer only homemade prasad or dry fruits at the temple. This decision comes after a meeting with the committee for food safety to prevent any impurity or contamination in the prasad being offered to the deities. Similar instructions are being given at other temples in the city as well. Vendors are also required to have valid licenses and undergo training on food safety regulations. This decision is in stark contrast to the previous recommendation by the Mahant of the temple to buy prasad and flowers from shops to support local businesses.
In a tragic incident, a 45-year-old woman working with HDFC Bank in Lucknow passed away after falling off her chair while working in the office. The incident brings attention to the issue of work pressure and its impact on employees. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of her death and the postmortem report will provide more clarity on the matter.
The sudden death of Sadaf Fatima, a 45-year-old HDFC Bank employee, due to work pressure in Lucknow has raised concerns about the country's economic stress. Samajwadi Party chief, Akhilesh Yadav, highlighted the need for companies and government departments to prioritize the mental health and well-being of their employees. This incident adds to the ongoing debate over the glorification of overwork in the workplace, following the death of Ernst and Young employee, Anna Sebastian.