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
Maharashtra’s bond with Nutan Marathi School: A legacy of cultural pride
The capital’s historic Marathi institution continues to garner support from Maharashtra leaders
Ram Sutar turns 100: Celebrated sculptor still shaping nation in stone and bronze
Celebrating 100 years of the legendary artist behind India’s most iconic statues
Why Yamuna is revered in Delhi
Once the heart of the city, the river now struggles for survival
Delhi: A Valentine’s escape to National Rose Garden
Lose yourself in the fragrance of thousands of roses in Delhi’s most romantic garden
70 years on: The legacy of 3 iconic buildings that shaped Delhi
Eight years after independence, construction work started on Ashok Hotel, Dak Tar Bhawan, and Vigyan Bhawan; the buildings went on to transform the national capital, and seven decades later, they continue to stand tall
From Jheel to Bollywood: The melodious journey of Padma Shri Jaspinder Narula
The celebrated singer’s enduring connection with her musical roots and her attempts at blending tradition with modernity
A timeless spectacle: Republic Day parade on Kartavya Path
The Republic Day parade, which finds its roots in the raj, now symbolises the modern India and showcases the nation's culture, unity and diversity
Name game: Sikh leaders redefine identity through locality titles
From ‘Kalka’ to ‘GK’, Delhi’s Sikh leaders embrace neighbourhood names for recognition