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
Celebrating 75 years of shaping global leaders and pioneering economic leadership
[...]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
[...]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
[...]The hit tv serial of the 1980s was set in the South Delhi colony, which served as home to partition refugees
[...]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
[...]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
[...]Come May 25, many people of foreign origins, who have made Delhi-NCR their home, will also exercise their franchise
[...]Recalling Bollywood’s strong connection with Delhi, where the municipality has decided to reduce shooting fees at locations in the Capital to attract filmmakers
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