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

VIVEK SHUKLA -August 23, 2024

Celebrating 75 years of shaping global leaders and pioneering economic leadership

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VIVEK SHUKLA -August 15, 2024

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

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VIVEK SHUKLA -August 14, 2024

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

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VIVEK SHUKLA -August 9, 2024

The hit tv serial of the 1980s was set in the South Delhi colony, which served as home to partition refugees

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VIVEK SHUKLA -August 7, 2024

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

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VIVEK SHUKLA -August 4, 2024

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

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VIVEK SHUKLA -May 24, 2024

Come May 25, many people of foreign origins, who have made Delhi-NCR their home, will also exercise their franchise

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VIVEK SHUKLA -May 22, 2024

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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