Lucknow: A young man was hospitalised for severe burn injuries after he was allegedly set ablaze in Khajuria Shubha village, Friday night. The man, identified as Rajesh, son of Punwasi, resident of Guru Bux Kheda in Nagaram police station area of Lucknow, was reportedly in a relationship with a married woman living in Tambolia area…
Lucknow: A former Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad member in Gonda has sent a legal notice to UP minister and SBSP chief OP Rajbhar for calling outfit’s workers as goons.Adarsh Tiwari sent a notice through his lawyer Siddharth Shankar Dubey seeking a public apology from Rajbhar within 5 days of receiving the notice, failing which a…
Lucknow: The UP govt has taken a decisive step towards reducing road accident deaths by adopting the globally recognised Safe System Approach in partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur. The move comes as road crashes continue to claim thousands of lives each year in the state, said Prof. Bhargab Maitra from civil…
No journey through Lucknow’s heritage is complete without immersing oneself into the grandeur of zardozi , the exquisite embroidery that once adorned the robes of monarchs.A glittering dance of gold and silver threads, precious stones and velvet fabrics, zardozi is not just embroidery—it’s royal storytelling, stitched by hand. In the quiet courtyards and old workshops…
Every celebrity’s visit to Lucknow is incomplete without exploring its iconic chikankari products where tradition, art and culture come alive in every embroidered thread. Lucknow’s world-renowned chikankari embroidery is a symbol of India’s rich textile heritage. Intricately handwoven by skilled artisans, chikan garments are celebrated globally for their elegance and craftsmanship. Unlike many world embroideries…
In the heart of Lucknow, where culture breathes through narrow lanes and timehonoured traditions, an ancient art quietly endures—bone carving, a practice where skilled hands transform humble remains into intricate expressions of beauty. It is more than craftsmanship; it is poetry etched in ivory tones, a delicate fusion of heritage, patience and passion passed down…
LUCKNOW: A second-year BA LLB student of a private University in Chinhat area of Lucknow, was allegedly assaulted, abused, and threatened by a group of fellow students inside the campus parking area on August 26. The victim’s father, Mukesh Kumar Kesarwani, a resident of Sootarkhana, Makboolganj under Kaiserbagh police station, lodged an FIR at Chinhat…
Parul and Sonali (BCCL/ Aditya Yadav) In a quirky twist to the ongoing trend of fake weddings, a city club group hosted a Big Fat Fake Wedding. But this shaadi wasn’t your usual affair here; it was the groom’s bidaai that stole the spotlight, sending guests into fits of laughter and fun! Sonali and Rishi…
Lucknow: It was ‘Catch Me If You Can’ played out in real life. For nearly four years, 36-year-old Saurabh Tripathi lived the life of a top bureaucrat — or so it seemed. Attending meetings with IAS officers, ‘posing’ for photos with well-known politicians, moving around in beacon-fitted luxury cars, and residing in a ₹60,000-a-month flat…
Lucknow: A tiger has been on the prowl in Maholi area for the past 14 days, killing two people and leading to panic in nearly a dozen villages of Sitapur district. Forest department officials, however, have not yet confirmed the presence of a tiger in the area.Despite round-the-clock combing operations by the forest department and…
