Lucknow’s ‘Water Gate’ — a modest but strategically crucial river gate at the Residency, played a crucial role in determining the fate of the Uprising of 1857 in Awadh.Describing Water Gate in his book, ‘The Tourists’ Guide to Lucknow’, Edward H Hilton said that it was “the gate of the Residency facing the Gomti at…
Poland’s president, Karol Nawrocki, has approved a new law that removes personal income tax for parents raising at least two children.The move is aimed at supporting families, boosting household income, and stimulating the economy. Details of the Bill The bill was presented in August. It removes the income tax obligation for families earning up to…
As you visit Masterji Rehman Raza’s humble tailor shop, nestled in the vibrant lanes of the busy Chowk area in Lucknow, you’re immediately transported into a world where tradition and craftsmanship reign supreme. Amidst the bustling streets, Rehman proves that the perfect fit comes from a human hand, imbued with heritage.As you step inside, you’ll…
Within three decades of the world’s first railway line opening between Stockton and Darlington in England in 1825, the railways arrived in India, heralding a new era of connectivity, control, and commerce. At the heart of this transformation in the United Provinces, today’s Uttar Pradesh, was the Allahabad–Kanpur rail track, the first of its kind…
Ange Postecoglou was sacked after his side lost to 3-0 to Chelsea at City Ground on October 18 (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) Nottingham Forest have parted ways with manager Ange Postecoglou after a 3-0 home defeat to Chelsea on Saturday, ending his 40-day stint in charge. Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis left his seat during…
With Diwali just around the corner, streaming platforms are doing their part to add some drama and sparkle to the festive week. From hard-hitting courtroom thrillers to soulful workplace stories and even a homegrown blockbuster superhero saga, this OTT lineup promises something for everyone. Whether you’re planning a family movie night or a solo movie…
NEW DELHI: It has been more than three decades since former Bihar chief minister and a flag bearer of backward classes, Karpoori Thakur bowed out from the stage of Bihar politics. However, his disciples, RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav and JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar, still swear by Karpoori’s name on the issue of social justice.When…
Jewellery shopping in India is increasingly moving online, with consumers embracing digital platforms for gold, diamond, and lab-grown diamond purchases. Once dominated by neighbourhood jewellers and in-person sales, the market is seeing growing trust in hallmark certifications, brand assurances, and seamless services, making online purchases more acceptable.According to a FICCI-Deloitte report, 73 per cent of…
NEW DELHI: Congress MLA K N Rajanna on Saturday raised questions over whether the Karnataka government would require Muslims to seek permission for performing ‘namaz’ (prayers) on roads, amid a new directive banning RSS activities in public places and government institutions without prior permission.Reacting to the order, Rajanna said he would watch how far it…
NEW DELHI: At least 28 students of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), including student union (JNUSU) president Nitesh Kumar, were detained on Saturday evening after a protest outside the campus turned confrontational, Delhi Police said.According to the police, around 70–80 students, including women, gathered near the university’s West Gate around 6 pm. Barricades had been placed…
