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Iltija Mufti, daughter of Mehbooba Mufti, claims the National Conference, in league with the BJP, suspended her X account. She alleges this follows her criticism of the NC and the proposed removal of Urdu as a mandatory language. Her Facebook page was also recently deactivated, impacting her political outreach.

Late actor Amjad Khan’s son Shadaab Khan recently opened up about the tragic road accident that changed his father’s life forever and revealed how Amitabh Bachchan stood firmly by the family during the difficult period. Shadaab also emotionally recalled the night his father passed away in 1992. The trauma left a deep emotional scar on him.

Discover hidden heritage beyond Delhi, from Agra's quieter corners to Haryana's ancient sites, offering story-driven experiences and vital conservation efforts.

The Election Commission suspended four senior Kolkata police officers for failing to maintain law and order during Union Home Minister Amit Shah's roadshow. This action follows the recent suspension of 17 officials, including police, BDOs, and CAPF personnel, since the model code of conduct took effect in Bengal. Disciplinary proceedings have been initiated against the suspended officers.

Singer-songwriter Rabbi Shergill performed in Lucknow. He praised the city's rich culture and history. Shergill noted the growth of independent music through digital platforms. He expressed concern over Bollywood's music industry focusing on quick earnings. Shergill believes art should inspire new politics. He also reflected on his own artistic expression and Bollywood's current music trends.

The 17th Sanatkada Festival in Lucknow, themed 'Raabta: Lucknow–Calcutta Ka', explored shared histories through literature, music, and food, commemorating Nawab Wajid Ali Shah's journey. The five-day event featured performances, literary sessions with Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee, and discussions on culinary migration, highlighting the cultural exchange between the two cities.

A descendant of Wajid Ali Shah in Kolkata has claimed that her father is the last surviving prince of Awadh and a direct descendant of the Nawab deposed by the British in 1856 and exiled to Kolkata.

Exiled in 1856, Nawab Wajid Ali Shah recreated a miniature Lucknow in Metiabruz, Kolkata, transporting its rich culture. Despite British efforts to erase his legacy, remnants of his passion for arts and Awadhi traditions persist, a poignant reminder of the last king's enduring influence.

Sahebzada Wasif Mirza, son of Prince Ghazanfar Mirza and great grandson of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, passed away on January 25 at his Park Circus residence. He was the president of the Awadh Royal Family Association that was set up to look after the interest of the descendants.

Kaukub Quder Sajjad Ali Meerza, the great-grandson of Awadh’s last monarch, Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, and grandson of Nawab Birjis Quder, died of Covid-19 in Kolkata on Sunday afternoon, aged 87.

After her army was defeated in the first war of Independence in 1857, the British gave the option to Begum Hazrat Mahal to rule Awadh under colonial masters, but she refused, saying that she would rather live in another country as a commoner than be a slave to the British empire. This was revealed by Manzilat Fatima, the great-great granddaughter of the last Nawab of Awadh, Wajid Ali Shah, in an exclusive conversation with Vivek Singh Chauhan during her recent visit to Lucknow, the land of her ancestors. Excerpts:

On the bright and lazy Sunday afternoon, Salempur House, a part of Qaiserbagh Palace built by Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, came alive with memories of the man himself.