Category: Lucknow

Lucknow: A Mega Event marking the launch of awareness campaigns on the new Income Tax Act, 2025 in Uttar Pradesh (East) was successfully organised today in Lucknow, following the culmination of PRARAMBH 2026 (Policy Reform and Responsible Action for Mission Viksit Bharat), a flagship initiative of the Income Tax Department aimed at nationwide outreach. The event was inaugurated by  Prasenjit Singh,  Member (Legislation), Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), in the presence of Aparna M. Agarwal, Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, UP (East), along with senior officers of the…

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Lucknow: Lucknow Bioscope hosted a unique cultural event as part of its latest Filmistaan edition on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at JC Bose Road in Qaiser Bagh. The evening centered on the cinematic works of Amber Gupta, an international performance artist and filmmaker whose work bridges the gap between live artistic mediums and digital storytelling. The screening featured two distinct projects titled Pax Ankoku and YOU, both of which delve into the complexities of human psychology and the collective social fabric. Exploring Inner Landscapes through Pax Ankoku The primary screening…

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Lucknow: The Mangalman Abhiyan has officially inaugurated Mangal Mahotsav 2026, a dedicated effort to enhance the dignity and organization of the traditional Bada Mangal festivals in Lucknow. Launched in 2019 by then-Mayor Sanyukta Bhatia, the campaign aims to transform these celebrations into clean, green, and well-managed events. By integrating modern technology, such as “e-Bhandaras,” the initiative allows devotees from distant locations to participate in the spiritual merits of the 400-year-old tradition while promoting environmental conservation. Collaborative Leadership for a Sustainable Tradition The inauguration ceremony at Bhagidari Bhawan in Gomti Nagar…

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Lucknow: Dabur India Limited, a leader in Ayurvedic and natural healthcare, has officially announced its ambitious “Hajmola Masti Ki Pathshala” campaign. This initiative is designed to educate school children on the critical importance of physical sports and entertainment, aligning with the fun and cheerful identity of the Hajmola brand. The campaign is currently being rolled out on a large scale across Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. Fun Games and Expert Sessions at Bal Nikunj Inter College As part of the initiative, an event was hosted at the Mohibullapur branch of…

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Lucknow: Debates around women’s political representation in India often seem rooted in the present moment—framed by parliamentary numbers, party tickets, and legislative reforms. Yet, these conversations are part of a much older continuum. Across centuries, women have asserted their right to participate in governance, challenge authority, and shape public life. In northern India, particularly the historic region of Awadh, this legacy is both vivid and profound, stretching from royal courts and battlefields to the corridors of modern democracy. A Landmark Reform in Contemporary India The passage of the Constitution (One…

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Lucknow: In the spring of 1936, the cultural heart of Awadh stirred with an unusual urgency. Inside the historic Rifa-e-Aam Hall on April 10, writers, thinkers, and reformers gathered under the presidency of Munshi Premchand for what would become a defining moment in South Asian literary history—the first conference of the Progressive Writers’ Association. It was not merely a literary congregation; it was a declaration that writing in India would no longer remain detached from social realities. For the women of Awadh, this moment marked the beginning of a powerful…

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Lucknow: In the shaded avenues and bustling lanes of Lucknow, the story of women’s education is not confined to policy documents or institutional records. It lives in classrooms that once defied convention, in whispered ambitions that grew into professions, and in intergenerational conversations that continue to reshape the city’s intellectual landscape. Long before independence, when educating girls was often dismissed as unnecessary—or even dangerous to social order—a constellation of institutions emerged in Lucknow, each carrying forward a quiet but determined rebellion. Together, they form a living map: one traced through…

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Lucknow: Lucknow, long celebrated for its Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb, refined chikankari, and lingering Nawabi grace, is often narrated through its monuments, cuisine, and courtly etiquette. Yet beneath this elegant surface lies a layered, powerful cartography shaped by women—teachers, doctors, writers, revolutionaries, artisans, journalists, and policymakers—who have continuously expanded the city’s moral and intellectual boundaries. This feminist map of Lucknow traces both physical landmarks and invisible networks where women forged access, articulated dissent, and built institutions of equity. From 19th-century classrooms to 21st-century innovation hubs, it reveals a living legacy—one that connects…

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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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