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
Reel history: Journey back in time to Delhi’s first 10 cinema halls
Capital's earliest cinema halls were more than theatres—they were temples of memory, emotion, and everyday magic. Their stories still echo across the city
Looking for Parsi footprints in Delhi
From Kashmere Gate to South Delhi, the city's Parsi community marks 100 years of influence across the national capital
How land-owning Jat community is negotiating a changing city
From gotras to gaushalas, the community navigates tradition, urbanisation, and a vanishing way of life in the Capital’s rural belt
The Hakim behind summer favourite: Rooh Afza
With the mercury going past 40 degrees, it’s time to remember Hakim Abdul Hamid—the man who made the popular thirst quencher a household name
Why Dilli Haat remains a must-visit Delhi landmark after 30 years
With its vibrant blend of craft, cuisine, and community, the south Delhi cultural hub continues to draw young and old patrons
Lodhi Colony at 80: Where nostalgia lives in brick and paint
Born in the British era, this south-central Delhi neighbourhood blends colonial charm, political memories, and modern-day art in every nook and corner Born in the British era, this south-central Delhi neighbourhood blends colonial charm, political memories, and modern-day art in every nook and corner
Delhi: A Connaught Place landmark set for makeover
The iconic first fire station in CP, the first in Delhi, is set for redevelopment; old-timers reflect on the building's legacy and the role it played in some of the Capital's worst fire tragedies
Palika Bazaar: From a shoppers’ paradise to a relic of nostalgia
The underground market that once defined Delhi’s shopping culture struggles to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving retail landscape