The Majestic Appeal of Jama Masjid in Lucknow

      Ancient legacy, culture and rich customs glorify the charm of a particular place. Indian cities such as Hyderabad, Jaipur, Delhi, and Lucknow have a rich past and…

Lucknow – The Hub of Various Cultural Activities

The history of the highly cultured and exotic Lucknow with all the grandeur, pomp and the synonymous romantic Shaam-e-Awadh (evenings of Awadh) actually dates back to 1775 AD when Nawab…

The Role of Firangi Mahal in India’s Freedom Struggle against the British

Lucknow, the city of culture, arts and rich history, had a major role to play in India’s freedom struggle against the British oppression. Renowned personalities such as Josh Malihabadi, Kaifi…

 The Notable Shayars of Lucknow

Lucknow, the city of nawabs, is a treasure trove of art, culture, and history. Known for its tehzeeb (etiquette), adab (literature), and nazakat (grace), the city has been a cradle…

Baagho’n ka Shehar Lucknow

  Lucknow is indeed a beautiful city with a unique Awadhi touch that reflects upon everything right from its architecture, culture, tehzeeb and even parks and gardens. You will find…

Enlightening Libraries and Book Markets of Lucknow

      Lucknow city is known as much for its rich heritage as it is for the love of Lakhnawis to preserve their heritage. The stories about the “Pehle…

Malihabad: Mangoes and the Mystical Nature

  In Lucknow, when you see mangoes, you think of Malihabad. The drive from Lucknow to Malihabad is in itself the beginning of a beautiful trip to a place that…

King George’s Medical University – Lucknow’s Pride

The King George’s Medical University of Lucknow is among the elite medical colleges of India and has made a place for itself among the best medical colleges of Asia. It has been the…

Lucknowites love the Silver coating

Known for their civility (adab) and culture (tehzeeb), no wonder the people of Lucknow use sugar-coated language and love the silver coating (chandi ka warq) used for garnishing sweets or…

Architectural Delight of Jama Masjid Lucknow

Lucknow, the city of Nawabs, houses many structures and monuments of historic significance and architectural brilliance– Bara Imambara, Residency, Roomi Darwaza and Safed Baradari, to name a few. Hidden and…