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”