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
How Ramadan is observed at the mosque in Rashtrapati Bhavan
President’s House is home to one of India’s most enduring religious traditions
Delhi’s unforgettable Holi celebrations
From the high-profile Holi Milans of political figures to those of literary legends, the festival of colours holds unique memories for Delhiites
Sapru House at 70: The silent witness to India’s foreign policy and cultural heritage
Established in 1955, this year marks a landmark moment for Sapru House as it completes its 70-year journey.
Last echoes of sehriwalas: A vanishing sight in Delhi during Ramzan
A decade ago, the sehriwalas—those who wake the fasting faithful—were a common sight in the walled city of Delhi.
Maharashtra’s bond with Nutan Marathi School: A legacy of cultural pride
The capital’s historic Marathi institution continues to garner support from Maharashtra leaders
Ram Sutar turns 100: Celebrated sculptor still shaping nation in stone and bronze
Celebrating 100 years of the legendary artist behind India’s most iconic statues
Why Yamuna is revered in Delhi
Once the heart of the city, the river now struggles for survival
Delhi: A Valentine’s escape to National Rose Garden
Lose yourself in the fragrance of thousands of roses in Delhi’s most romantic garden