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
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
Delhi: Finding ‘Buniyaad’ in Lajpat Nagar
The hit tv serial of the 1980s was set in the South Delhi colony, which served as home to partition refugees
Sheikh Hasina returns to Delhi seeking asylum after nearly 50 years
Hasina, who is currently camping in Delhi after fleeing her country, found refuge in Delhi in 1975, stayed here for 6 years, and even worked for All India Radio’s Bangla service during her stay at Pandara Road
Delhi: Raj Kapoor and his Capital connection
Bollywood’s original showman Raj Kapoor had strong links with Delhi, having shot films, served as an MP and married his daughters here; but he wasn’t the only one from his family to fall in love with the city
The iconic halls of Rashtrapati Bhavan
Durbar Hall and Ashok Hall at the President’s house, which have been named as ‘Ganatantra Mandap’ and ‘Ashok Mandap’ respectively have a rich history of hosting functions of national importance
Recalling the Paharganj boy who won India gold at the Olympics
Mohinder Lal, who learnt Hockey in the gullies of Paharganj and Karnail Singh Stadium, became an overnight star after scoring the lone goal against Pakistan in the final of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics
Why Kamala Harris may want to visit this DU college
The US vice president, who is set to become the first Indian-origin US presidential candidate, is linked to the Delhi University through her mother, who studied Home Science here in the 1950s