VIVEK SHUKLA
The writer is a Delhi-based senior journalist and author of two books ‘Gandhi's Delhi: April 12, 1915-January 30, 1948 and Beyond’ and ‘Dilli Ka Pehla Pyar - Connaught Place’
Posts by: VIVEK SHUKLA
Wenger’s at 100: celebrating a century of sweetness
The bakery, which introduced European-style confectionery to the capital in 1924, has transitioned from an elite colonial tea room into a democratic landmark. Today, the Tandon family continues to serve classic recipes that have survived world wars and independence
Sentinels of smog: migrant workers who keep Delhi running
Even as pollution, prices and pressure tested everyday life in 2025, small civic gains, cultural life, community work and shared celebrations offered Delhiites reasons to stay optimistic and carry on
Delhi: Finding the silver lining in a year of transition
Despite the dual challenges of hazardous pollution and economic strain in 2025, Delhiites are finding reasons to remain optimistic. From political shifts and environmental milestones to global sporting icons, the Capital is embracing a spirit of recovery and celebration
Shivraj Patil and Parliament’s house of knowledge
Conceived under Shivraj Patil as Lok Sabha Speaker, the Parliament Library stands as a quiet testament to his belief in knowledge-driven democracy
Christmas carols light up Delhi homes during winter
From doorstep hymns to Christmas cakes, the Capital’s Christian neighbourhoods come alive each December with music, memories, and shared warmth that cut through the season’s chill
Delhi’s secret reading rooms: where the sun replaces bulbs
From Connaught Place to Buddha Jayanti Park, Delhi’s quiet community of outdoor readers finds warmth, calm and companionship under winter skies.
Delhi’s markets to cricket fields: how Apollo Tyres went the distance
From Raunaq Singh’s journey from Lahore to Delhi’s Gole Market to Apollo Tyres’ appearance on Team India jerseys, the Kanwar family’s story blends enterprise, resilience and a quiet rise to sporting prominence
Driven to exhaustion: the unseen lives of Delhi’s wedding-season drivers
Drivers across Delhi-NCR endure 16–18-hour shifts, long waits and little rest during the wedding rush, working without food, relief or recognition