Why is it called Green Park? Is it named after someone called Mr or Mrs Green? Or is it simply because of its lush greenery? These are the questions that often cross the minds of visitors to this historic cricketing venue in Kanpur.The answer lies in its name itself. Green Park is green — and…
Marking a new era in journalism, The Times of India began its journey in Lucknow in 1983. For readers born that very year, the newspaper has been more than just a daily, it has grown alongside them, shaping their worldview and becoming a trusted companion through milestones of life.From childhood curiosity to adult perspectives, TOI…
In a world where the past often fades into obscurity, a guardian of history is breathing life into relics that tell the stories of bygone eras.A living room in Ranjeetnagar locality of Kanpur has been transformed into a captivating museum, a sanctuary for nearly 2,000 items and over 16,000 music records that others might dismiss…
Varanasi has solidified its reputation as a pivotal centre for Geographical Indication -tagged products, significantly enhancing the local economy and safeguarding traditional crafts.Historically known for its rich cultural heritage, Varanasi and adjoining districts now stand as a major player in India’s GI landscape, with an impressive portfolio of 32 registered GI tags encompassing textiles, handicrafts,…
Most people know about contributions of martyrs like Chandra Shekhar Azad, Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru and others who laid down their lives in the freedom struggle, but there were many unsung heroes from the Sangam city whose names were confined to old documents for decades.Martyr Memorial Wall on Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Civil Lines, is enough…
It’s good news for motorists travelling by road between Lucknow and Kanpur.During a recent review meeting attended by administrative officials, the defence minister’s advisor requested an update from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), which confirmed that the project is almost complete, and only minor works are remaining on the Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway.These final tasks…
The hip-hop and jazzy nightlife parties are no longer confined to metropolitan cities. The colourful culture is now making its way into Jhansi as well. Theme parties and live music bands at numerous rooftop resto-bars are the latest attractions for the youth. Even the older generation can be seen flocking to enjoy the live bands,…
In the arid plains of Bundelkhand — a region long synonymous with water scarcity, agrarian challenges, and limited industrial growth — a quiet revolution sparked over a century ago.Before expressways and industrial corridors started to reshape the region’s economic landscape, the Jhansi Railway Workshop, inaugurated on Nov 25, 1895, stood as Bundelkhand region’s first industrial…
Gorakhpur, famous for the iconic Gorakhnath Temple, was granted the status of a district under the British rule in 1801. The home district of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is fast emerging as the economic capital of eastern Uttar Pradesh after he took over the reins of the state in 2017. Though Gorakhpur was established in…
