The Historical Kakori Shaheed Smarak Getting a Facelift
Old Kakori Bridge across Betwa River Kakori, a small town located 18 kms from Lucknow in the state of Uttar Pradesh, is widely known for its Dussehri mangoes, Zardozi embroidery…
3rd Annual Wajid Ali Shah Festival, 2016
The third annual Wajid Ali Shah Festival, 2016, held on 14th February at Chhattar Manzil, transported the audience to Matia Burj where Nawab Wajid Ali Shah was exiled after the…
Open air markets in Lucknow – Mirror of its Heritage and Spirit
Shopping can be a delightful time pass for most Lucknowites, a fact that is validated by the ever growing number of shopping malls and market places in the city.…
Pleasure Trips around Lucknow: Bithoor
Your trip to Lucknow will not be complete without a visit to Bithoor, the town holding great religious and historical significance. Bithoor is a picturesque town, situated on the banks…
Pari Khana: The Hub of Cultural Activities during the Nawabi Reign
Pari Khana Lucknow Lucknow was considered the cultural capital of northern India during the Nawabi era. The Nawabs used to enjoy the traditional Ghazals and Nazms sung by accomplished singers…
Lucknow ka Jashn-e-Virasat: Lucknow Mahotsav
India is known for its diverse culture. Every city in the country has a unique feel and energy that captures the very essence of it. Lucknow is one such city that has…
The Majestic Kothis of Lucknow
The architecture of Lucknow city has won world-wide recognition and fame for the city. The place is rich in cultural and architectural heritage so much so that it has become…
Kabutarbazi and Cock-Fighting – The Royal Sports of the Nawabs of Lucknow
The Nawabs of Lucknow led a supremely luxurious life, the traces of which are very much evident in the Lucknawi culture. The Nawabi lifestyle was replete with royalty, grandeur, class…
Ram Advani Booksellers in Lucknow
In the 1960’s, the popular Mayfair building of Lucknow housed the Mayfair Cinema, the British Council Library and Ram Advani Bookseller, recalls a proud Lakhnawi. The City’s fanciest restaurant of…
Where to get the best tasting kebabs in Lucknow?
The people of Lucknow are known for their culinary skills and their love for food. What started as a means to satisfy the culinary desires of the opulent rulers has trickled down the levels…