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
Durga Puja: Here’s why Delhi must also celebrate the storied legacy of its Bengali schools
For the past several decades, these schools have nurtured Bengali and non-bengali students, many of who went on to make significant contributions to modern India
Gandhi Jayanti: Five people who’ve continued in footsteps of the Mahatma
From caretakers to sculptors, each of these Gandhians embodies the spirit of Bapu’s teachings in their daily life and work
50 Years of Mother Dairy: How the milk cooperative became a household name in Delhi
Over half a decade, Mother Dairy became the leading milk supplier of the national capital and a trusted brand across the nation
Delhi’s vanishing cinemas: From golden age to ghostly remnants
Cinema halls around Delhi University used to be social hubs for students; many of them have folded up and serve as a reminder to a lost era
Celebrating Ganeshotsav and 100 Years of Marathi culture in Delhi
Ganeshotsav preparations in Delhi mirror fervour; Marathis prepare to celebrate the festival at community institutions patronised by some of Maharashtra’s tallest leaders
From a Nobel laureate to heads of states, DU’s Delhi School of Economics has a rich legacy
Celebrating 75 years of shaping global leaders and pioneering economic leadership
Independence Day: The 17th century monument and symbol of a free India
The Red Fort built by Shah Jahan, which witnessed several attempts by Indians to free themselves of the British rule, has seen Prime Ministers delivers landmark speeches on Independence Day
When Natwar Singh made Zia-ul-Haq write for DU college magazine
Natwar Singh, who served as India’s High Commissioner in Pakistan, was responsible for bringing Zia-Ul-Haq back to alma mater St. Stephen’s College