VIVEK SHUKLA

Jhankis of unity: how Republic Day tableaux reflect India’s soul

Jhankis of unity: how Republic Day tableaux reflect India’s soul

Rolling down Kartavya Path each January, Republic Day tableaux — or jhankis — blend art, history and statecraft, turning the…

January 25, 2026

The coffee house Delhi refuses to forget

Demolished during the Emergency in 1976, the Indian Coffee House at Connaught Place was more than a café. Half a…

January 21, 2026

Echoes of Iran in Capital cityscape

At a time when Iran is facing one of its most widespread upheavals in decades—Delhi quietly preserves centuries-old Persian legacies.…

January 18, 2026

SRCC at 100: how one man’s vision shaped India’s commerce education

As Shri Ram College of Commerce marks its centenary in 2026, its journey from a modest commercial school in old…

January 13, 2026

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…

January 6, 2026

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…

December 28, 2025

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…

December 27, 2025

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…

December 22, 2025

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…

December 21, 2025