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Intimate gatherings around music, conversation and craft are drawing a new generation of audiences to floor seating and slow listening

In Gurgaon, the Times Food & Nightlife Awards took center stage, celebrating the eclectic dining landscape that the city has to offer—from the nostalgic allure of tokri chaat to avant-garde dishes and imaginative cocktails.

From a base figure of 7.66 crore before the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) started in Bengal, the voters’ list stands pruned to about 6.77 crore. The names of more than 90 lakh people have been removed from the electoral rolls ahead of assembly polls. Here are some of them

Reviving peak nawabi glam for her mehendi ceremony, Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav’s new bride makes heads turn in a stunning farshi salwar ensemble, which is worth Rs 80,000.

Delhi transforms into a vibrant nocturnal hub during Ramzan, with markets and food streets buzzing from dusk till dawn for sehri. Iconic dishes like Kebab Paratha, Nihari, and Sheermal are savoured alongside sweet treats like Ras Malai and Pheniyan, offering a rich culinary experience before the day's fast

This precolonial trend has seen several revivals and evolution in its time

Hazratganj, to me, is a brilliant symbol of synthesis. It should remind people of Lucknow beyond the nawabi culture that is so deeply associated with it. It should reflect ethos of a modern world - ethos that evolved in Hazratganj.

Soha Ali Khan was recently in Lucknow, and the actor, who's from the erstwhile royal family of Pataudi, spoke about a 'nawabi lifestyle' and its place in today's world. She's visited the city several times earlier as well, she told us while she was there, and is acquainted with Awadhi history and the nawabi culture for which Lucknow was once famous.

A trending video showcased Saif Ali Khan in a royal nawabi attire, riding a vintage car, emanating regal elegance. Seated gracefully, he wore a white chikankari suit with a red turban, exuding charm. Meanwhile, Kareena Kapoor disclosed her admiration for Saif's handsome appearance and caring eyes during a conversation.

A delivery agent in Lucknow sparked a social media frenzy after mocking an order to transport a video game within the same apartment complex. The agent, who earned Rs 38 for the short trip between towers, filmed his reaction, which went viral and elicited varied responses.

A viral video from Lucknow captures a delivery agent's amusing reaction to a short-distance delivery within the same apartment complex. The reel, showing a video game being transported between towers for Rs 38, sparked online debate. Some found humor in the situation, attributing it to Lucknow's 'nawabi' culture, while others criticized the agent's lighthearted commentary.

Lucknow's Muharram transcends religious boundaries, weaving Shia mourning rituals into the city's cultural fabric. Centuries of nawabi patronage and Sufi traditions have shaped unique practices, from elaborate tazia processions to soulful marsiya recitations. This vibrant commemoration, deeply rooted in identity and belonging, continues to resonate through the Old City's lanes.

LUCKNOW: When Bilal Musharraf visited Bada Imambara, he found "na-wabi descendants" camping there, with each trying to impress upon him that he was more "royal" than the other.

To relive the experience of years gone by, the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) will unfold the story of yesteryears with the streetscape of 'Purana Lucknow' being done up in nawabi style.

Ande ka halwa and fish gulab jamun

Anki and Ashwini Khurana invited the city’s glitterati to be a part of nawabi Andaaz-E-Bayaan, a Khushii fundraiser, recently, and the guests enjoyed a bright sunny afternoon in complete nawabi style.

After launching ‘Woofer’, ‘Nakhra nawabi’, ‘Lado Rani’ and ‘Tha Tha’, Dr. Zeus announces five new additions to his album ‘Global Injection’. The titles making it to the list are ‘Gwandiya’, ‘Time Baliye’, ‘Gaddi De Tyre’, ‘Look Te’ and ‘Khaab’.

Mughal parties seem to be the trend in the city with many opting for the royal theme at various dos.

The soul of Lucknow resides in mohallahs founded before and during nawabi period, said experts at the session ‘Lakhnawi Mohallhe-Guftagu’ on the second day of the Begum Festival on Saturday.

In Lucknow for a private event, Bipasha Basu shared that Hindi is her second language as her mother is from Lucknow

Ramesh and his friend Zubair threw a rocking party with a 'nawabi' theme in Bangalore.

Ramesh and his friend Zubair threw a rocking party with a 'nawabi' theme in Bangalore.

Want to look breathtaking with your ethnic fashion style at your summer wedding? Opt for a bridal nawabi gharara as your wedding dress and check out these tips to slay.

Hyderabad seems to be the epicenter for all the happening dos! Recently a lounge was launched at an exquisite location in the city.