Category: Lucknow

* Yearly orders increased from 6,984 in 2019 to over 50,054 in 2025 * Founded in 1949, the third-generation family business continues to carry forward its legacy with a second outlet in Lucknow Lucknow: Sharma Ji Ki Chai, the iconic Lucknow tea brand known for its chai, bun makkhan and signature round samosas, has recorded over 7x growth in yearly order volumes since onboarding on the Zomato platform in 2018. Founded in 1949 by Om Prakash Sharma as a humble tea stall near the lively streets of Hazratganj, the brand…

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A soulful Haziri on the legendary singer’s 52nd death anniversary celebrates her timeless music, artistic legacy and deep connection with Lucknow. Lucknow: The timeless melodies of Begum Akhtar returned to resonate in the city she so deeply enriched as Lucknow Bioscope and Takshila Education Society organised ‘Remembering Malika-e-Ghazal – Begum Akhtar’, a special musical Haziri at her mazaar in Pasand Bagh, Thakurganj, on the occasion of her 52nd death anniversary. Supported by Saraca Hotel Lucknow as the hospitality partner, the gathering brought together music lovers and admirers to celebrate the…

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Second-day sessions explore microbiome interactions, malaria research, neurobiology, cancer screening and emerging areas of life sciences Lucknow: The second day of the 95th Annual Meeting of the Society of Biological Chemists (India) [SBC(I)], being held at CSIR–Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI), Lucknow, featured prestigious scientific awards, memorial lectures and discussions on emerging developments in biochemistry, molecular biology and biomedical research. As part of the scientific programme, the Sreenivasaya Memorial Award was conferred on Dr Sunil Laxman from BRIC-InStem, recognition of his scientific contributions on “The Cellular Metabolic Economy.” The lecture…

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Lucknow: Al Rawan has opened its first Mughlai-Chinese restaurant in Nazar Bagh, on Cantt Road, Lucknow. The inauguration ceremony was attended by local corporator Kamran Baig, Abdur Rahman, Salim and several prominent personalities from the area. Speaking about their first restaurant venture, owners Mohammad Asif and Hassan Khan said the restaurant aims to offer customers a variety of flavours, with a special focus on Mughlai and Chinese cuisine. They highlighted the restaurant’s signature offerings, including Lahori Chicken and Afghani Chicken, promising guests a distinctive culinary experience with a range of…

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Lucknow: The Regional Centre of Lalit Kala Akademi, Lucknow, in collaboration with Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (Northern Region-III, Regional Headquarters, Lucknow), organised an Integrity Painting Competition as part of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026. The event was inaugurated by A.M. Bhoskal, Chief General Manager, Power Grid; Bhaskar Rao, General Manager, Vigilance Section; and Dr Devendra Kumar Tripathi, Regional Secretary, Lalit Kala Akademi, Lucknow. Around 20 young artists from the Government College of Arts and Crafts, Lucknow, participated in the workshop, expressing various dimensions of integrity through their paintings. Using…

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The 11th edition of the inter-school festival celebrated creativity, culture and innovation under the theme ‘The Turning Point: Embracing Change and New Beginnings’. Lucknow: Seth Anandram Jaipuria School, Shaheed Path, Lucknow, hosted the 11th edition of its signature inter-school festival, Razzmatazz 2026: The Turning Point, bringing together more than 300 participants from 16 schools. Students from Pre-Primary to Grade XII participated in events spanning music, dance, dramatics, art, sports, innovation and wellness. Percussionist and music educator Mr Tanmay Mukherjee attended as the Chief Guest. Centred on the theme ‘The Turning…

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Eminent scientists deliver lectures on vaccine development, gut biology, antifungal drug resistance and mRNA vaccine technologies Lucknow: The 95th Annual Meeting of the Society of Biological Chemists (India) [SBC(I)] commenced at the CSIR–Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI), Lucknow, bringing together more than 400 eminent scientists, researchers and experts from 56 plus institutions to deliberate on recent advances in biological chemistry and biomedical research. The inaugural session began with a welcome address by Dr Radha Rangarajan, Director, CSIR-CDRI, who welcomed the distinguished guests, invited speakers, researchers and participants. The address highlighted…

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Workshops on creative skills, sustainable design to be held till November 3 Lucknow: Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow campus, launched its seven-day Design Festival-2026 on Wednesday, bringing together fashion, fine arts, traditional crafts and contemporary design. Organised by the Amity School of Fashion Technology (ASFT) and the Amity School of Fine Arts (ASFA), the festival will run from October 28 to November 3, with a series of creative and skill-based workshops for students. The festival was inaugurated by Prof. (Dr.) Kumkum Ray, director, Amity School of Languages; Prof. (Dr.) Manju…

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