Hyderabad, Aug. 9 -- Lucknow, despite being the capital of the most populous and politically influential state, Uttar Pradesh, denotes poetry, kathak, biryani, kebab, and all that awakens one's sensitivities.

Food for thought: refining sensitivities - poetry, music, and fine art have given way to delectable cuisines. It looks fair enough-who can resist the melt-in-your-mouth Galouti Kebabs of Tunday or the aromatic layers of Awadhi biryani? But to think of Lucknow begins and ends with food is like reading only the first chapter of a brilliant novel.

This city, with its unique blend of grace, layers, and quiet majesty, is a treasure trove of cultural richness. The past seamlessly merges with the present, poetry becomes a part of everyday...