Richa Srivastava is a senior correspondent. She writes on social issues and human interest stories.
Articles by Richa Srivastava
Times, they are a-changing
Young Muslims and Hindus who have grown into adulthood after the demolition have moved on to focus on more urgent issues – jobs, careers and development. Manish Chandra Pandey, Richa Srivastava and Zia Haq report. How the day unfolded| How politics claimed history | Long road to justice
Updated on Dec 06, 2012 01:53 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Manish Chandra Pandey, Richa Srivastava and Zia Haq, Ayodhya/lucknow/new Delhi
Shahi Azakhana: Living up to the legacy of nawabs
Standing tall as an epitome of royal lifestyle of the nawabs of Awadh is the Sultanat Manzil opposite City Station. Visiting the Shahi Azakhana located here during Moharram is an experience in itself as the spirituality that dwells in its opulence could captivate anyone with its magnificence.
Updated on Nov 25, 2012 12:09 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Richa Srivastava, Lucknow
Sending Diwali gifts abroad: Tradition takes virtual route to NRIs’ hearts
Online gifting trend has seen a steep rise in India.
Updated on Nov 13, 2012 10:37 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Richa Srivastava, Lucknow
‘Doles’ making employment staff miss corporate calls
The regional employment office seems to be busy doling out unemployment allowance at the cost of jobs.
Updated on Sep 26, 2012 11:51 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Richa Srivastava, Lucknow
Social security for zari, chikan workers in the pipeline
Finally, it’s good news for zardozi and chikan workers as the government has finally woken up to their problems and is mulling over an idea to provide social security to these artisans.
Updated on Sep 21, 2012 11:40 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Richa Srivastava, Lucknow
UP’s culture to travel far and wide
The vibrant folk art, handicrafts, cuisines and culture of Uttar Pradesh are set to go places. On the anvil is ‘UP Parv’— an initiative of the state’s culture department that would take the state’s culture to various parts of the country.
Updated on Sep 18, 2012 11:58 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Richa Srivastava, Lucknow
What a waste! Rs 45 crore ‘weir(d) idea’ adds to Gomti’s woes
A Rs 45-crore move that was supposed to add to the glory of the BSP memorials is now compounding the woes of the city’s lifeline -- the Gomti, Richa Srivastava reports.
Updated on Sep 01, 2012 11:57 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Richa Srivastava, Lucknow
Cultural bonanza for pilgrims
As the state gears up for the poorna kumbh, the culture department too has gotten into action to enliven the mega event. A budget of R 1.50 crore has been allotted to the department that is planning a wide variety of cultural events to be held during the kumbh mela. Richa Srivastava reports.
Updated on Aug 25, 2012 12:43 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Richa Srivastava, Lucknow
UP village rises to nail 'molester' sub-inspector
Had it not been the continued support of her fellow residents, Rukmani Devi (name changed) of Bhim Nagar in Mall, 40 km from Lucknow, would have fallen prey to the shameless wantonness of sub-inspector Kamta Prasad Awasthi. Richa Srivastava reports.
Updated on Jul 13, 2012 01:14 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Richa Srivastava, Mall
Candidates now seek vote from God
Leaders throng religious places; Uma Bharati in Haridwar, Mulayam in dargaahs. Richa Srivastava reports.
Updated on Mar 03, 2012 02:08 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Richa Srivastava, Lucknow
Netas go for spa, massage
Some swear by desi malish and champi, many others the more upmarket massage, but the not so disparate stress busters are the mantra for most candidates engrossed in the rough and tumble of Uttar Pradesh polls. Richa Srivastava reports.
Updated on Feb 21, 2012 09:46 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Richa Srivastava, Lucknow
'Evergreen voters' since 1952
When the 'evergreen voters' - who voted in the first state assembly elections in 1952 - moved out once again to cast their votes, their enthusiasm belied their age. Richa Srivastava reports.
Updated on Feb 21, 2012 10:05 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Richa Srivastava, Lucknow
Battlelines drawn in UP: It is candidates vs cats and dogs
Upset with at least 182 cases of dog bites within a fortnight, residents of Bidhoona block in Auraiya constituency have decided not to cast their votes until the canines are captured. Gaurav Tripathi & Richa Srivastava report.
Updated on Feb 01, 2012 02:04 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Gaurav Tripathi & Richa Srivastava, Kanpur/lucknow
Schools ink indelible mark of approval
The little dot of indelible ink on your index finger is no longer just a tag of a responsible citizen. It is the mark of a responsible parent too.
Updated on Jan 31, 2012 01:31 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Richa Srivastava and Rajeev Mullick, Lucknow
In tune with the times
That politics is serious business is not new, but what is is the professionalism that has come to define every aspect of electioneering. And in keeping with the times are the 'songs of politics'.
Updated on Jan 26, 2012 12:51 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Richa Srivastava and Pankaj Jaiswal, Lucknow
Kin mistook gunshot for bursting balloon
Bursting balloons in the house misled Sunil Verma's family Monday. When he reportedly shot himself around 8am, his family members mistook the sound as yet another balloon burst.
Updated on Jan 24, 2012 12:10 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Richa Srivastava and Rohit Singh, Lucknow
IT clicks, politically
Parties have taken to online canvassing with a gusto as they feel this will not make the Election Commission frown on the expenses issue.
Updated on Jan 09, 2012 08:14 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Richa Srivastava, Lucknow
Show of ‘strength’
It is a show that gives women the strength to battle the odds and change their lives for the better.
Updated on Dec 27, 2011 05:20 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Richa Srivastava, Amethi