Lucknow

Victoria Street in Lucknow, was named by the British after Queen Victoria.

This was done after they recaptured Lucknow during the British Raj in 1858 to assert their dominance and demoralize the local population. It was the main thoroughfare of the Chowk area, a hub for poets, scholars, writers, and artists, and…

Lucknow’s Awadhi Cuisine Receives UNESCO Recognition, City of Nawabs Joins Creative Cities

Lucknow’s rich culinary heritage has been recognized globally by UNESCO by including it in the list of Creative Cities under the ‘Culinary’ category. This recognition highlights the city’s Awadhi cuisine and unique food culture, which will boost global tourism to…