Autobiography of Vinod Mehta, born 1941, Indian editor and journalist.

The book Lucknow Imprints: A Poetic and Historical Account of the Golden City of the East is about Lucknow – the history of Lucknow, the lineage of Nawabs, the Revolt, the cuisines, the poetry, the monuments and the experiences of people of Lucknow in the city. The book is unique as it is rendered in dialogue form by two women (the two authors) hailing from Lucknow, who talk about the city in their own style, reminiscing over memories and gradually unfolding their feelings for the city. Dr. Sanobar Haider discusses the history of the city, while Dr. Shweta Mishra “shawryaa” indulges in Shayari and poetry which are naturally inspired by the city. The book blends literary and historical facets to create a peculiar feel, which talks about Lucknow with all its smells, tastes and sounds.

This work presents imperial Lucknow's sophisticated synthesis of styles, histories and beliefs melded into its distinct artistry. It includes essays by scholars on several aspects of Lucknow's cultural heritage.

See the simplicity of Lucknow in the form of a dozen insignia as described by Shaukat Tangewala (a horse-buggy driver). Imambara-to-see . . . Evening-in-Ganj-Hazratganj . . . Kababs-to-eat . . . Chikan-to-wear . . . Attar-for-fragrance . . . Ikka-buggy-to-roam . . . Kite-to-fly . . . Cocks-to-fight . . . Pigeons-to-fly . . . Hospitality-by-leaf-Betel-Leaf . . . Sweet-tongue . . . And the great Lakhnawi (Lucknow) pride . . . After-you-after-you. Aadab-Lucknow . . . Fond Memories is a unique fiction on homecoming in the backdrop of Lucknow, the city of Nawabs. It describes Lucknow in detail in terms of its seamless culture, folklore, facades, monuments, institutions, cuisines, Tehzeeb, and its greatest assetHindu-Muslim amity.