Day: January 31, 2026

Lucknow: Lucknow, the historic capital of Uttar Pradesh, is experiencing a significant transformation in its hospitality landscape. Once known primarily for its Nawabi culture, refined etiquette and architectural grandeur, the city is now emerging as a dynamic hospitality hub, driven by rising tourism, corporate movement and proactive government policies. The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Policy 2022 has played a catalytic role in attracting large-scale investments, positioning Lucknow as a key contributor to India’s estimated $50 billion hospitality industry. With domestic tourist arrivals in Uttar Pradesh crossing 200 million annually, Lucknow has…

Lucknow: Lucknow, the enchanting city of nawabs, exquisite tehzeeb (etiquette), and profound adab (culture), owes much of its identity to music. For over three centuries, melodies and rhythms have not merely entertained but have profoundly shaped the city’s architecture, social fabric, and emotional ethos. Music in Lucknow reflects patronage, romance, melancholy, and resilience, weaving itself into the very heartbeat of the Awadh capital. The city’s musical zenith arrived during the 18th and 19th centuries under the Nawabs of Awadh. As Delhi’s Mughal court declined, Lucknow emerged as North India’s premier…

Lucknow: Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, has long been admired for its Nawabi elegance, historic architecture and cultural refinement. Yet, behind this celebrated heritage lies a quieter but equally powerful transformation. Over the last several decades, Lucknow has evolved into one of northern India’s most important centres of scientific research and technological innovation. Anchored by a dense network of nationally significant institutions, the city today plays a crucial role in strengthening India’s scientific self-reliance and knowledge economy. At the forefront of this ecosystem stands the Central Drug Research Institute…