Day: May 2, 2026

Lucknow | The story of Lucknow—celebrated as the city of tehzeeb—is often told through its grand architecture, poetic traditions, and refined cultural ethos. Yet, woven into this elegant narrative are the lives of extraordinary women who, whether working quietly behind the scenes or stepping boldly into public life, have shaped the city’s intellectual, political, literary, and social legacy. From science to statecraft, from literature to grassroots activism, these women embody resilience, intellect, and quiet determination. Their journeys—now increasingly being revisited through exhibitions and research—reveal a powerful continuum of female leadership that…

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Lucknow | In the grand tapestry of Lucknow’s history, women have long been the quiet weavers—sustaining the city’s famed tehzeeb (refined culture and etiquette), intricate crafts, culinary legacies, and intergenerational knowledge systems. Often working within the private spaces of the zenana, kitchens, and modest workshops, they shaped the essence of Awadhi heritage without occupying center stage in mainstream narratives, which have traditionally celebrated nawabs, poets, and male patrons. This historical revisit—now being explored through contemporary exhibitions and research—seeks to illuminate the indispensable yet underrepresented role of women in preserving Lucknow’s cultural…

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Lucknow: On the occasion of International Workers’ Day, a Workers’ Dialogue Programme was organized in Lucknow to promote awareness about labour rights and welfare. The event was held in compliance with the action plan for 2026–27 of the Uttar Pradesh State Legal Services Authority. The programme was jointly conducted by the District Legal Services Authority Lucknow and Vigyan Foundation at Ashray Grih, Paltan Chhawani, near Tadi Khana Crossing in Lucknow. It was chaired by Kunwar Mitresh Singh Kushwaha, Secretary of the District Legal Services Authority, Lucknow. The event witnessed the…

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Lucknow: A meeting of the Divisional Facilitation Council, Lucknow, was held at the Export Bhawan auditorium under the chairmanship of Vijay Vishwas Pant to address the issue of delayed payments to Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs). The council reviewed a total of 38 cases during the meeting. Of these, 20 cases were taken up for conciliation, while 18 cases were presented for resolution through arbitration. The council conducted hearings in all matters and issued necessary directions to the concerned parties present. In addition, eight new references were submitted for registration…

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Lucknow: A meeting of the Divisional Industry Bandhu Committee was held today at the Export Bhawan auditorium under the chairmanship of Vijay Vishwas Pant. The meeting focused on key industrial infrastructure issues, particularly the persistent problem of waterlogging in major industrial areas. Emphasizing the need for a permanent solution, the Commissioner directed officials to address waterlogging in the industrial estates of Amausi, Sarojini Nagar, and Banthra. Representatives from the Construction and Design Services (C&DS) unit of Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam informed that approval from the state government is awaited for…

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