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
Meet Delhi’s 6 mavericks, defying old age to pursue their passion
Meet the luminaries who prove that age is no barrier, legacy, and an enduring spirit of contribution
Reimagining memorials: Do we care about them enough?
Memorials of India’s great leaders help preserve their legacy and inspire future generations; maybe it’s to engage more actively with them
Mirza Ghalib: Echoes of eternity at Poet’s Mazar in Nizamuddin
A journey through the timeless legacy of Ghalib, where poetry meets philosophy, and the past whispers to the present
Why Christmas festivities in these Delhi Churches are unique
From St. Stephen’s to St. James, a look at the vibrant history, architecture, and communities connected to city’s oldest churches
Delhi’s first assembly election: A journey back to 1952
A look at some of the people who were instrumental in first electoral battle in the national capital
Opportunity in adversity: How smog is fuelling a rush for farmlands
City residents are investing in real estate on Delhi’s outskirts anticipating a rush for properties away from the deteriorating air
Raj Rewal at 90: Why his creations have stood the test of time
The visionary architect played a key role in shaping the national capital through projects such as Pragati Maidan’s hall of nations
Delhi: Why North and South blocks may fade, but their legacy won’t
From power centres to cultural treasures, Baker’s iconic buildings prepare for a historic transformation