Filmmakers have long been drawn to 19th-century Lucknow, capturing its opulence, culture, and architecture Lucknow of the 19th century, especially the life of the privileged, has often attracted filmmakers in India. The era’s opulence, culture and architecture have been portrayed in many pathbreaking films.The city of Lucknow is on the precipice of British rule. Nawab…
Director Imtiaz Ali revealed the intense two-night shoot for the Tamasha cafe scene with Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor. He detailed managing Deepika’s emotional arc, even cutting great shots to preserve her performance. Ali lauded the actors’ improvisation, calling the scene ‘cruel’ due to Ved’s internal conflict and Tara’s inability to let go, creating palpable…
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has announced a $1.5 trillion investment plan which is aimed at revitalizing America’s industrial backbone and reducing dependence on foreign supply chains. As reported by Business Insider, the decade-long initiative called the Security and Resiliency Initiative will majorly target important sectors such as defense, frontier technologies, energy and advanced manufacturing….
Oil prices rose sharply on Wednesday, triggered by America’s fresh sanctions on Russian oil companies.Brent crude futures jumped $3.03, or 4.94%, to $64.35 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude added $1.42, or 2.43%, to $59.92 after the settlement at 6 PM EDT (2200 GMT). Earlier, Brent had settled $1.27 higher at $62.59…
To understand Lucknow, don’t head straight for its monuments or museums, instead walk through its ‘mohallas’. These aren’t just neighbourhoods but the soul of Lucknow, stitched together by stories, heritage and ethos of the city.‘Mohallas’ begin quietly, often with an unassuming ‘gali’ (lane) that opens into a world where names aren’t just names but archives…
UCO Bank has officially announced the commencement of its apprenticeship recruitment under the Apprentice Act 1961, offering candidates an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the banking sector. The program aims to strengthen workforce readiness and provide practical exposure to aspiring banking professionals. The registration window opened on October 21 and will close on October…
By Salim ArifNawabs of Lucknow encouraged integration and assimilation. During the reign of Wajid Ali Shah, theatre got a social boostThe transmission of stories and ideas — and their absorption into the cultural mainstream — has been the defining strength of Awadh. Long before Lucknow became the capital in 1775, when Asaf-ud-Daula shifted from Faizabad,…
Lucknow’s ‘galis’ are vibrant tapestries of history, commerce, and culture From unique names to interesting anecdotes and nuggets of history, each ‘gali’ of Lucknow has a distinct character, says The moonlit lanes of Chowk and soothing sound echoing in background on radio ‘Jaane kitne dino ke baad, gali me aaj chand nikla’, takes you back…
RANCHI: Five gangsters, including a woman, have been arrested in Ranchi and three Pakistan-made pistols seized from their possession, police said.Acting on a tip-off, the police nabbed the male criminals near Chutu overbridge under the jurisdiction of BIT Mesra police station and the woman from Argora police station area on Wednesday.The arrested persons have been…
Exactly 250 years ago, Asaf-ud-Daula — the fourth nawab of Awadh – made a bold move. Claiming the throne soon after his father’s demise, he moved to Lucknow and made it the power centre. When he set up his court, Lucknow – which was an important economic centre in those days – also became the…
