The First Super Over of the IPL 2026 was played out between KKR ( Kolkata Knight Riders) and LSG ( Lucknow Super Giants) last night, with KKR emerging as the winners, dumping LSG in a tense but entertaining encounter at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. With just 2 to get in theContinue reading “Rinku – The Humble Crusader”
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LSG Lose To SRH, Eliminated From Playoffs
LSG vs SRH : LSG Knocked Over Struggling Sunrisers Hyderabad produced a fine batting performance to chase down a decent 205 and knock out the Lucknow Super Giants from the IPL Playoffs, in Lucknow last night. Heartbreak For LSG As Abhishek Plays a Blinder It was heartbreak for the Lucknowites as the already distant playoffContinue reading “LSG Lose To SRH, Eliminated From Playoffs”
Resolute Kings Outwit Nawabs
IPL 16 : Lucknow Super Giants ( LSG ) vs Punjab Kings – Match 21 : Lucknow Kings On The Backfoot The Lucknow Super Giants were on a high after a nail biting last ball victory against RCB a few nights ago. The Nawabs of Lucknow had chased down a mammoth 212 to record anContinue reading “Resolute Kings Outwit Nawabs”
Woody Lucknow Slay Delhi On Home Turf
IPL 16 : Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) vs Delhi Capitals (DC) – Match 3 : Lucknow The cool Saturday Awadhi evening was witness to a Game of some scorching pace as Lucknow’s very own took on the power packed, star studded Delhi Capitals at the strikingly attractive Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. The aerial viewContinue reading “Woody Lucknow Slay Delhi On Home Turf”
Black Carrot’s ( Kaali Gajar ka ) Magical Halwa
It was in the winter of 2017 that my colleague Shivam introduced me to a dish which I had never seen or eaten before. The Kaali Gajar ( black/purple carrot ) ka Halwa, a smoky earthen dessert, prepared from finely grated black carrots, sugar and milk, sprinkled with nuts having an enamouring aroma of desiContinue reading “Black Carrot’s ( Kaali Gajar ka ) Magical Halwa”
Awadhi Cuisine’s Torchbearer
It was a few years ago that I had the opportunity of meeting Haji Rais Ahmed sitting unassumingly behind the counter of his Tunday Kabab Shop in the crowded Chowk area of Lucknow. I had accompanied my father-in- law, who happened to know him. We exchanged greetings and Haji Rais came across as a humble,Continue reading “Awadhi Cuisine’s Torchbearer”
My City My Team
The Indian Premium League ( IPL ), the cricket carnival in its 15th edition this year has a different look and feel and particularly with two new teams in Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants, the competition has become much more intense and electric. The standard of play too has been exceptional and of the highestContinue reading “My City My Team”
Meena : The Portly Star
National Badminton Champion for 7 years in a row ( 1959-65); three doubles and three mixed doubles titles; winner of an international mixed doubles event with Nandu Natekar in Thailand; represented the country at the All England Championships and Über Cup; recepient of the Arjuna Award and Padma Shri. This is the story of anContinue reading “Meena : The Portly Star”