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…
Australia won the toss and decided to field against India in the second ODI at the Adelaide Oval. (Screenshot) Leading the three-match series 1-0, Australia won the toss and decided to field in the second ODI against India at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday. Australia had won the series opener by 7 wickets, with 29…
When Asaf-ud-Daula decided to make Lucknow the capital of Awadh, he had rather made a choice. Lucknow was an economic centre in the times of his great grandfather Saadat Khan Buhran-ul-Mulk. In fact many of the older mohallas of Lucknow were established by the founder Nawab, Buhran-ul-Mulk.Author Rosie Llewellyn Jones in her book ‘A Fatal…
The Hindi version of the song Rebel from ‘Kantara Chapter 1’ features vocals by superstar Diljit Dosanjh, and composer Ajaneesh Loknath recalls in a recent interview about the collaboration as an “amazing experience.” The song comes at a pivotal moment in the film when Rishab Shetty’s character, Berme, and his clan send a warning to…
In the narrow, bustling lanes of Akbari Gate, where the air is thick with the aroma of kebabs, biryani and spices, stands a century-old eatery — Raheem’s — the city’s go-to address for one dish that defines Lucknow like no other: the legendary Kulcha-Nahari.Tucked along the road from Akbari Gate towards Gol Darwaza, the eatery…
Bobby Deol candidly shared his experience of being sidelined in Bollywood when his films failed to perform. He described a gradual shift where industry acquaintances became distant, receiving fewer invitations and experiencing a noticeable decrease in warmth. Despite this, Deol expressed no resentment, acknowledging that such dynamics are common and that the same people now…
Many cities and towns around the world share the name of Lucknow or its localities, often due to historical influence, colonisation, or migration of people.Tucked away in Bruce County, Canada, lies a quaint town that’s steeped in history and vibrant community life. What’s fascinating about this town in Ontario is that it the namesake of…
