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
A house for Mr. Rushdie?
The celebrated author’s family is involved in an intergenerational property dispute regarding 4 Flag Staff Road, just two doors down from the CM’s residence
The unsettling history of 33 Shamnath Marg: Once abode of Delhi’s Chief Ministers
From unceremonious exits to deep superstitions, the address is a symbol of misfortune for Delhi’s political elite
End of an Era: IMA House at ITO set for demolition ahead of centenary
A new chapter begins as the iconic building, a cornerstone of the medical community, makes way for modern facilities by 2028
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