From Humble Beginnings to Unstoppable Success of a Lakhnawi Lad

R.K. Saxena, former Principal of Institutes of Hotel Management in Mumbai & Lucknow, is a seasoned hospitality professional with an impressive four-decade plus-long career. A science graduate from Bombay University. He pursued a Post Graduate Diploma in Specialized Hotel Management from the prestigious Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology (IHMCT&AN) in Mumbai. He worked in Mumbai and Goa hotels, before joining the Bangalore Hotel School (IHM) as H.O. D. and subsequently served as the Principal of IHM, Lucknow and Mumbai for two decades. He is co-author of the best-selling coffee table book "Dastarkhwan-e-Awadh - The Cuisine of Awadh” published by Harper Collins (India). This buok takes readers on a captivating historical and cultural journey through timeless recipes from the majestic kitchens of the Awadh region, showcasing the culinary traditions.

Written by someone who dedicated an entire lifetime to hospitality and yet his book is not about hotels, Rather, it transcends as a shining case study of human transformation and resolve. You may have read the account of hoteliers or come across onspiring stories about how humble beginnings led to the establishment of the big hotel chains that India boasts of today. Now is the time to discover the heartbreaking struggles and celebrate the heartening wins of those who rock the cradle of hospitality. This is a fine read."

-Shruti Johri, Author, Her Master Key, Rupa 2017