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’
Khan Market: stories behind a landmark

Khan Market: stories behind a landmark

Built to rehabilitate Partition refugees, Khan Market has evolved into one of Delhi’s most exclusive retail and dining hubs. Beneath…

May 3, 2026

Reimagining Civil Lines beyond the Raj

As the Centre considers reshaping Civil Lines, the historic neighbourhood stands at a juncture between preserving its colonial-era architecture and…

April 26, 2026

Unchanging addresses in a changing Delhi

Across parts of Delhi, some families have continued to live at the same address for generations, rebuilding their homes over…

April 19, 2026

As Delhi counts trees, a story of bloom and loss unfolds

As Delhi undertakes its first comprehensive tree census under the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, the exercise turns attention to…

April 12, 2026

Middle East crisis: As LPG runs short, memories of 1971 return

A shortage of LPG cylinders linked to the ongoing Middle East crisis has disrupted small eateries and daily routines in…

April 11, 2026

From 200 cars to crores on Delhi’s roads

The Economic Survey of Delhi 2025–26, tabled in the Assembly recently, shows the capital adding over 6.4 lakh vehicles in…

April 6, 2026

From Karol Bagh to Tis Hazari, marking Good Friday

From neighbourhood processions to services in historic churches, Delhi marks Good Friday through prayer, fasting, and reflection, as communities across…

April 3, 2026

Before Jewar, a journey that began at Safdarjung

With Noida International Airport at Jewar set to open, it is an opportune moment to look back at nearly a…

March 28, 2026

Food, faith and equality: the story of bhandaras in Delhi

Across Delhi-NCR, especially during Navratras and Ramzan, bhandaras, which trace their roots to a Punjabi Dilliwala, have become a common…

March 22, 2026