India, April 18 -- LUCKNOW In the aftermath of Wednesday's devastating Vikas Nagar slum fire, Lucknow is proving that its famous 'adab' is not merely about polite etiquette - it is a deeply ingrained instinct for compassion. From distant neighbourhoods to adjacent districts, citizens are stepping forward to provide not just essential relief, but a profound sense of care that mirrors the city's enduring identity of tehzeeb.

By Friday, the scale of support visibly multiplied. NGOs, individuals, political groups and even acquaintances of the victims arrived with supplies, each contribution carrying a personal touch. Food came in such abundance that many families had to politely refuse further offerings. "There are nearly 1,000 people here, ...