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 Ganeshotsav and 100 Years of Marathi culture in Delhi
Ganeshotsav preparations in Delhi mirror fervour; Marathis prepare to celebrate the festival at community institutions patronised by some of Maharashtra’s tallest leaders
From a Nobel laureate to heads of states, DU’s Delhi School of Economics has a rich legacy
Celebrating 75 years of shaping global leaders and pioneering economic leadership
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
Persons of Chinese, Tibetan, Japanese origins ready to cast their ballot
Come May 25, many people of foreign origins, who have made Delhi-NCR their home, will also exercise their franchise