Lucknow

According to Sharad, a beggar cannot just approach a shelter home and stay there.

He earned a reputation of being a ‘smuggler’s lawyer’ after he defended Haji Mastan, in a smuggling case.

After a month-long treatment by the doctor at his own hospital, the man successfully came out of his coma.

Paola Manfredi’s book, ‘Chikankari; A Lucknawi Tradition’, explores the division of labour that the traditional indigenous art form sees, amongst other things.

Earlier this month, IGNOU announced that it had scrapped tuition fees for transgender individuals. Since the announcement, the university reports that it has received 100 applications from the community already.

With the opening of Phase 1 of Lucknow Metro stations looming, officials have reported that the city's brand new metro stations will have complimentary drinking water and no charge for toilet facilities, a first for India's metro projects.

Self-styled local hero Nasreen decided enough was enough and chose affirmation over dissonance, walking away from a dysfunctional marriage to set up an identity and career for herself.

Lucknow will hopefully soon see women professional chauffeurs as a norm on the roads as women's empowerment group FLO is helping to train women in their new career.

With 40% more seating capacity than most other trains, the UDAY Express will ply in high-demand routes like Delhi and Lucknow.

The crowds were out in a show of equality, freedom and love on Sunday as Lucknow hosted the first gay pride march in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Awadh Pride 2017. We've rounded up the best photos from across social media to showcase the highlights!