Grand Launch of ‘All Things Bride and Beautiful’ at Sugnamal

– Bridal makeover and jewellery styling turned bridal dreams into reality – Bridal glamour took center stage, showcasing new wedding trends Lucknow: Every bride dreams of looking the most special and unforgettable on her big day. Keeping this in mind, ‘All Things Bride and Beautiful’ was launched at Sugnamal, Hazratganj, where every wish related to fashion, jewellery, and makeover is fulfilled under one roof. The two-day event began on Friday at Sugnamal, Hazratganj, and will be held on August 29 and 30. Miss UP Tanishka Sharma participated in the event,…

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Awadh Nightingale Kamla Srivastava Remembered on Her 94th Birth Anniversary at Press Club

Lucknow: The 94th birth anniversary of Prof. Kamla Srivastava, fondly known as the “Awadh Kokila”, was observed with a special Lok Chaupal organized by the Lok Sanskriti Shodh Sansthan at the Press Club, Lucknow. The gathering saw the participation of writers, artists, intellectuals, and social workers who paid heartfelt tributes to the celebrated folk music exponent. The event was presided over by noted litterateur Padma Shri Dr. Vidya Vindu Singh, who recalled Kamla Srivastava’s invaluable contribution in preserving and passing on the legacy of Awadhi folk music to the younger…

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Priority Hearing Launches ‘HearWell Center for Hearing Wellness’ in Lucknow

Lucknow: Priority Hearing inaugurated its new HearWell Center for Hearing Wellness in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, introducing a patient-centric approach to hearing care. Unlike conventional models focused only on selling hearing aids, the center emphasizes long-term healthcare and patient empowerment. According to World Health Organization (WHO) data, nearly 63 million people in India suffer from some form of hearing impairment. Alarmingly, about 30% of people who purchase hearing aids do not use them, resulting in nearly ₹800 crore worth of devices lying unused each year. This not only leads to economic…

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From Chowk to Mall Hopping: 250 Years of Lucknow’s Street Shopping Evolution

Lucknow: Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, is often described as the “City of Nawabs.” A city where tehzeeb (etiquette), heritage, and handicrafts walk hand in hand with shopping malls, multiplexes, and IT hubs. For more than two centuries, its bustling markets have mirrored the city’s evolution—from the Nawabi grandeur of handcrafted bazaars to the polished glass-fronts of modern business districts. What makes Lucknow’s shopping culture so fascinating is that it isn’t just about commerce—it’s about identity, memory, and community. From the narrow alleys of Chowk, alive with the fragrance…

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Lucknow@250 – From Chikan to Skylines: The Expanding Horizons of Lucknow

Lucknow: Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, is more than just an administrative hub of northern India; it is a living tapestry of history, culture, and modern aspirations. Known worldwide for its refined etiquette—Lucknowi Tehzeeb—its sumptuous cuisine, and its architectural legacy, the city has transformed remarkably over the past two and a half centuries. From a modest riverside town on the banks of the Gomti, it rose to prominence under the Nawabs of Awadh, endured colonial restructuring, adapted to post-independence pressures, and has today emerged as one of India’s fastest-growing…

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Lucknow’s 250-Year Journey: 30 Newsmakers Who Shaped the City’s Legacy

Lucknow: When Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula shifted the capital of Awadh from Faizabad to Lucknow in 1775, he transformed a modest township into a glittering capital that would come to embody India’s finest blend of culture, politics, and resilience. Over the next 250 years, Lucknow evolved through the Nawabi era, the revolt of 1857, the freedom struggle, and the modern Republic of India. Its story is inseparable from the lives of rulers, revolutionaries, poets, administrators, artists, and contemporary icons who shaped the city’s destiny. Below is a comprehensive look at 30 remarkable…

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The Stage of Awadh: 250 Years of Performing Arts in Lucknow

Lucknow: In 1775, when Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula shifted the capital of Awadh from Faizabad to Lucknow, he was not just moving his court—he was setting the stage for one of India’s richest cultural renaissances. Over the next 250 years, Lucknow would blossom into a vibrant hub of music, dance, poetry, and drama, blending Persian refinement, Mughal grandeur, and indigenous traditions into a uniquely syncretic identity known as Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb. The city’s courtyards, kothis, and imambaras echoed with kathak footwork, thumri melodies, and poetic recitals. Even as colonial disruption, independence, and globalization…

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Guiding Dreams to Destinations: Seth M.R. Jaipuria School Leads the Way

Lucknow: Seth M.R. Jaipuria School, Goel Campus, in collaboration with ZIES, successfully organized the Global Education Fair & Career Guidance 2025-26 on August 28, 2025. The event was designed for students of Classes XI and XII to guide them in making informed career choices and exploring opportunities in higher education at both national and international levels. Over 18 reputed universities from India and abroad participated, including New Mexico State University, Leeds Beckett University, and Shiv Nadar University, among others. More than 25 leading schools from Lucknow also sent their senior…

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Devotees Sway to Soulful Bhajans at Ganesh Mahotsav 2025 in Lucknow

Lucknow – The second day of Ganesh Mahotsav 2025, being celebrated at the BBD Educational Campus, witnessed an overwhelming turnout of devotees as renowned singer Dr. Malvika Hariom enthralled the audience with her soulful renditions. The evening began with a devotional Ganesh Vandana “Pehla Poojan Tohar Ho Gauri Ke Lalanwa,” which set a deeply spiritual tone across the packed venue. Dr. Hariom continued to mesmerize the gathering with a medley of folk and devotional songs, including Ud Jaaun Re Sugna Ganga Paar, Godna Gode Godan Haar, Isi Dum Pe Guluband Banwaai…

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Echoes of Rule: Lucknow’s Political Saga Over 250 Years

Lucknow: Lucknow, 2025. The City of Nawabs turned a page in history this year, marking 250 years as a capital city—a quarter of a millennium of politics, governance, rebellion, and resilience. From the elegant courts of the Nawabs to the echoing corridors of the Vidhan Sabha, Lucknow’s transformation has been dramatic, turbulent, and deeply symbolic of India’s wider political story. What began in 1775 as Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula’s decision to shift the Awadh capital from Faizabad to Lucknow has since unfolded into a saga of power, culture, and governance—one that continues…

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