Delhi’s sweetest secret: 300 mango trees in Shalimar Bagh

From the surviving orchards of Shalimar Bagh to the historic gardens of Mehrauli and Roshanara, Delhi’s mango trees continue to preserve memories of the city’s Mughal past while offering shade, biodiversity, and seasonal joy amid rapid urbanisation

Fewer pagdis, less Punjabi, still Karol Bagh

From fading Urdu signboards and disappearing Partition-era memories to mounting parking problems and changing shopping habits, Karol Bagh continues to balance its rich historical identity with the pressures of modern commercial transformation in the heart of Delhi

When Delhi burns, these trees bloom even brighter

These days, when the sun burns fiercely through the afternoon, take a walk along Chandragupta Maurya Marg in Chanakyapuri. You will see rows of amaltas trees covered in golden flowers. The trees on both sides of the road look as if they are wearing bright golden earrings

Jackals, ghosts, and silence: walking Delhi’s ancient Ridge

A walk through Delhi’s Central Ridge reveals a rare surviving wilderness of rocky trails, ancient trees, wildlife, and layered history, even as renewed legal protection raises hopes for preserving one of the Capital’s most important ecological and historical landscapes

Allnutt to Elias: principals behind 145 years of excellence at St. Stephen’s

Nearly 145 years after its founding, St. Stephen’s College is set to appoint its first woman Principal, Prof Susan Elias, marking a historic moment in the institution’s long history shaped by influential educators, nationalist figures and generations of academic leadership

‘Dastangoi has brought Urdu back to the stage’

Noted dastango Mahmood Farooqui reflects on reviving the forgotten art of Urdu storytelling, reimagining the classical art form for contemporary audiences, and building a new generation of performers over two decades, in an interview with Patriot

Beyond the Red Fort: Delhi’s hidden Mughal past

From Zafar Mahal in Mehrauli to lesser-known mosques, gardens, and sarais, Delhi’s Mughal heritage extends far beyond its iconic monuments, revealing stories of decline, continuity, and neglect that continue to shape the city’s historical landscape today

Khan Market: stories behind a landmark

Built to rehabilitate Partition refugees, Khan Market has evolved into one of Delhi’s most exclusive retail and dining hubs. Beneath its modern sheen lie stories of displacement, resilience, and enterprise that continue to shape its identity more than seven decades later