Shivani Shukla

At the Clean & Clear Lucknow Times Fresh Face 2014 auditions at the Shri Ram Murti Smarak College the excitement was palpable among the first year students.

Contesting from Lalganj, RJD candidate shivani shukla, daughter of jailed strongman Munna Shukla, pledged to prioritize education, health, and infrastructure, including drainage, and employment for the youth. She aims for degrees that translate to secure jobs. Shivani also expressed strong disapproval of her father's pre-election jail transfer.

The Fashion-Fiesta held recently at a Management institute in the city, was one rocking affair. The cheering and clapping for the students on the ramp went on almost without a break during this two-hour show.

Globally trained LLM graduate shivani shukla, daughter of former MLA Munna Shukla, is contesting from Lalganj on an RJD ticket, aiming to bring education and development to the forefront. Her campaign blends modern sensibilities with a deep family legacy, facing a tough contest against the BJP's sitting MLA.

The upcoming 'pran pratishtha' ceremony of the Ram temple has triggered a real estate boom in Ayodhya. Property prices have surged by 25-30% since the 2019 Supreme Court verdict. Land rates have dramatically risen, reaching as high as Rs 6,000-Rs 7,000 per sq ft. The Ayodhya Development Authority plans to develop a new housing scheme to meet the demand.

Political legacies are shaping Bihar's assembly elections, with prominent candidates including children and relatives of former chief ministers and influential politicians. Tejashwi Yadav, Nitish Mishra, and Jagriti Thakur are among those carrying forward their families' political dynasties, highlighting the enduring impact of political lineage in the state's electoral landscape.

Several influential figures with criminal backgrounds and their relatives have won their constituencies. These politicians, often referred to as strongmen, leveraged their local networks and clout to secure early advantages in the vote count. Their victories highlight their enduring hold over their respective areas despite past controversies and legal troubles. Some prominent winners include Anant Singh and Osama Shahab.

Most schools in the city scored 100% as the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) finally ended the long wait of class 12 results on Wednesday.

Bihar's political landscape is shifting as daughters of established politicians step into the electoral arena, symbolizing a demand for women's representation and legacy continuity. shivani shukla, Lata Singh, and Komal Singh are among those leading this new wave, focusing on grassroots issues and reform.

Patriotic spirits, riding high since the Centre’s move to abrogate articles 370 and 35A for Kashmir and imposing a clampdown on newly created union territory’s citizens, have cast their spell on the Independence Day and Raksha Bandhan celebrations, which coincided this year.

Varanasi's riverfront will transform into a vibrant cultural stage for the Ganga Mahotsav 2025, from November 1-4. DD News reported that the Ganga Mahotsav 2025, set to take place from November 1 to 4, will turn Varanasi’s ghats into a grand cultural stage, showcasing India’s rich heritage of music, dance, and folk traditions.

In a region where political awareness runs deep despite limited economic and educational progress, dynastic influence remains an unbroken thread. As Bihar heads into assembly elections, the hold of family-based politics spans parties and ideologies alike — from the RJD to the BJP — reflecting how lineage continues to shape leadership in one of India’s most politically conscious states.

Bihar's upcoming elections see major parties fielding 'bahubalis' or their kin, prioritizing vote banks over governance. Despite criminal charges, these strongmen's influence persists through family legacies and caste bases. This deep-rooted pattern, driven by political expediency, ensures the continued relevance of muscle power in the state's electoral arena.

INDIA bloc partners in Bihar are in damage control mode before the first phase of polling, with some withdrawing candidates against each other. Despite internal conflicts and the JMM's exit, leaders hope for clarity by October 23, the last date for withdrawal of candidatures for the second phase.