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
The sweet artisans: the people who keep Delhi’s Diwali glowing
From halwais who craft mithai masterpieces to electricians and potters who light up homes, meet the silent workforce that keeps the capital glowing during the festival of lights
At 7 Jantar Mantar, echoes of India’s freedom and forgotten glory
Once the Congress nerve centre, the decaying mansion now stands as a relic of India’s political past
From Metcalfe to Dholpur: 100 years of UPSC and the making of India’s civil services
The story of how a colonial commission became the nation’s gateway to governance
Legacy of Buddha Jayanti Park: sacred connections with Sri Lanka
Conceived by Nehru, inaugurated by Shastri, the iconic Delhi park continues to blend spirituality, ecology, and heritage
A slice of Ladakh in the heart of Delhi
From monasteries to cultural artefacts, Ladakh’s presence in the Capital offers peace, heritage, and identity
Recalling Vijay Kumar Malhotra’s legacy
From Delhi’s first flyover to the Ring Road, the late Jan Sangh and BJP veteran left an enduring imprint on the city’s landscape
70 Years of SIS: JNU’s global powerhouse marks a milestone
As one of India’s pioneering centres for international studies, the school continues to nurture voices that define the nation’s place in global affairs
Welcome to Daryaganj’s Durga Puja, where tradition meets history
From the city’s first Kali Bari to today’s vibrant pandals, the festival in the central Delhi area reflects the long and layered Bengali heritage in the national capital