History in the Making
Aishbagh Eidgah Allows Women to Offer Namaz Within the Walls
On that February evening, the day melted from the colour of dried blood to that of lead, even in the auditorium of the Scientific Convention Center,...
Order from Chaos
The Journey of Fountains Through the Ages
Travelling around in the City of Nawabs, we can see a unique architectural element that is quite common to a lot of structures in the city. Be it the age-old Imambaras...
Is India Truly Free?
69 years of Independence
“Long years ago we made a tryst with destiny, and now that time comes when we shall redeem our pledge, not wholly or in full measure, but very substantially. At the stroke of todays mi...
Janmashtmi
Celebrating the Birth of Krishna-the Nawabi Way
Lucknow is a city which celebrates the festivals of all the religion with special enthusiasm. The most special part of Lucknow is that people from all religions ...
Shahnaz Hussain
Ayurveda's Story of World Domination
“It is a dream come true to see the worldwide recognition of Ayurveda. I strongly believe that Ayurvedic care can lead the international beauty industry within the next dec...
Baaton Hi Baaton Me
Josh Meets Lucknow Motivates the People
The city of nawabs has been known for its literature, arts and culture. Vaad-vivaad has always interested the people of the city. The citizens love to discuss social top...
The Month of Sawan
Celebrating the Might of Shiva
After the severe scorching of summer solstice, the people start yearning for the month of Shravan (as referred in Sanskrit) or simply Sawan. One can just sense the petrichor for ...
Slow Death of Local Art Forms
Financial Stability Over Cultural Identities
Fathima is Afreen's daughter, a widow who earned her livelihood by working as a Chikankari artist in Lucknow. Fathima is not a Chikankari artist like her mother but...