VIVEK SHUKLA

The sweet artisans: the people who keep Delhi’s Diwali glowing

The sweet artisans: the people who keep Delhi’s Diwali glowing

From halwais who craft mithai masterpieces to electricians and potters who light up homes, meet the silent workforce that keeps…

October 18, 2025

At 7 Jantar Mantar, echoes of India’s freedom and forgotten glory

Once the Congress nerve centre, the decaying mansion now stands as a relic of India’s political past

October 12, 2025

From Metcalfe to Dholpur: 100 years of UPSC and the making of India’s civil services

The story of how a colonial commission became the nation’s gateway to governance

October 11, 2025

Legacy of Buddha Jayanti Park: sacred connections with Sri Lanka

Conceived by Nehru, inaugurated by Shastri, the iconic Delhi park continues to blend spirituality, ecology, and heritage

October 5, 2025

A slice of Ladakh in the heart of Delhi

From monasteries to cultural artefacts, Ladakh’s presence in the Capital offers peace, heritage, and identity

October 4, 2025

Recalling Vijay Kumar Malhotra’s legacy

From Delhi’s first flyover to the Ring Road, the late Jan Sangh and BJP veteran left an enduring imprint on…

October 2, 2025

70 Years of SIS: JNU’s global powerhouse marks a milestone

As one of India’s pioneering centres for international studies, the school continues to nurture voices that define the nation’s place…

September 28, 2025

Welcome to Daryaganj’s Durga Puja, where tradition meets history

From the city’s first Kali Bari to today’s vibrant pandals, the festival in the central Delhi area reflects the long…

September 27, 2025

When Shah Rukh Khan played Ram in Rajinder Nagar

From cameos by Bollywood superstars to migrant folk traditions, Delhi has become the country's Ramlila capital by staging over 600…

September 21, 2025