Apart from being the city of rich heritage and mouth-watering delicacies, Lucknow is also the capital of India’s most politically charged state that spins legions of stories from the corridors of power. Rajiv Srivastava narrates a few of them…Civil War!It was 1974. Congress’s Swaroop Kumari Bakshi was facing a piquant situation in the state elections….
By- Ravi BhattLucknow was historically and culturally an important & prosperous place much before Asaf-ud-Daula made it his capital city in 1775.One thing is common between Lucknow’s admirers and critics – both wonder what Lucknow was like before nawabs arrived here and evolved not only as a highly sophisticated and refined culture of its kind…
Millions of Americans burdened by student debt have been granted a crucial reprieve. The Trump administration has agreed to resume student loan forgiveness for an estimated 2.5 million borrowers enrolled in specific federal repayment plans, following legal action by the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). The decision reverses the administration’s prior suspension of relief under…
Pakistan’s Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan walk off the field on the end of the play of third day of the second test cricket match between Pakistan and South Africa (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) Day three in Rawalpindi was filled with drama, but one moment at the very end drew attention for its unusual circumstances. On…
Mariaon Cantonment: A colonial enclave in the heart of Awadh In 1807, a significant shift occurred in the colonial landscape of Lucknow when the British East India Company relocated its cantonment from the banks of the Gomti River to Madiaon (then Marion), a village nearly four miles north of the city (Residency). This move marked…
Celebrating his birthday, actor Prithviraj Sukumaran took a moment to express his admiration for fellow star Prabhas. He painted a portrait of a man whose kindness knows no bounds and whose fame doesn’t define him. Prithviraj recounted how Prabhas remains blissfully unaware of his stardom, choosing instead to embrace a tranquil life in nature, far…
Kader Khan known for a long list of movies like ‘Muqaddar Ka Sikandar’, ‘Raja Babu’, among many others, wasn’t just an incredible actor, he was also a successful screenwriter. Thus, he’s penned some popular movies like ‘Benaam’, ‘Amar Akbar Anthony’, ‘Naseeb’ among others. Clearly, he shared a great association with Amitabh Bachchan after writing for…
Filmmaker Subhash Ghai lauded Ranbir Kapoor’s dedication and acting prowess, believing Rishi Kapoor would be immensely proud. Ghai noted Ranbir’s maturity post-marriage and his enduring humility, contrasting him with newer industry entrants. He emphasized that talent and hard work, not just lineage, define success in Bollywood, a sentiment echoed by Ranbir’s journey. Veteran filmmaker Subhash…
Liverpool players celebrate after the team’s victory (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images) Liverpool secured a commanding 5-1 victory against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Chelsea, Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid also recorded wins in their respective matches, with Madrid maintaining its perfect start to the tournament.Liverpool’s triumph in Germany marked a…
US President on Wednesday, once again, claimed that India would cut down Russian oil imports by the end of the year, noting that it was a gradual process. The statement came after the States sanctioned two major Russian oil companies demanding immediate ceasefire from Moscow. “India, as you know, has told me they are going…
