VIVEK SHUKLA

When Delhi burns, these trees bloom even brighter

When Delhi burns, these trees bloom even brighter

These days, when the sun burns fiercely through the afternoon, take a walk along Chandragupta Maurya Marg in Chanakyapuri. You…

May 17, 2026

Jackals, ghosts, and silence: walking Delhi’s ancient Ridge

A walk through Delhi’s Central Ridge reveals a rare surviving wilderness of rocky trails, ancient trees, wildlife, and layered history,…

May 17, 2026

Allnutt to Elias: principals behind 145 years of excellence at St. Stephen’s

Nearly 145 years after its founding, St. Stephen’s College is set to appoint its first woman Principal, Prof Susan Elias,…

May 14, 2026

Beyond the Red Fort: Delhi’s hidden Mughal past

From Zafar Mahal in Mehrauli to lesser-known mosques, gardens, and sarais, Delhi’s Mughal heritage extends far beyond its iconic monuments,…

May 10, 2026

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