The coffee house Delhi refuses to forget

Demolished during the Emergency in 1976, the Indian Coffee House at Connaught Place was more than a café. Half a century later, memories of its politics, arguments, friendships and defiance continue to shape Delhi’s cultural imagination

Echoes of Iran in Capital cityscape

At a time when Iran is facing one of its most widespread upheavals in decades—Delhi quietly preserves centuries-old Persian legacies. From Mughal monuments to living cultural institutions, the city reflects an enduring Indo-Iranian bond that has survived borders, politics and time

SRCC at 100: how one man’s vision shaped India’s commerce education

As Shri Ram College of Commerce marks its centenary in 2026, its journey from a modest commercial school in old Delhi to one of India’s most sought-after institutions reflects the enduring educational vision of its founder, Lala Shri Ram

Wenger’s at 100: celebrating a century of sweetness

The bakery, which introduced European-style confectionery to the capital in 1924, has transitioned from an elite colonial tea room into a democratic landmark. Today, the Tandon family continues to serve classic recipes that have survived world wars and independence

North and South in dialogue: Uttar Dakshin opens the year with a rare musical meeting

North and South in dialogue: Uttar Dakshin opens the year with a rare musical meeting

Shivraj Patil and Parliament’s house of knowledge

Conceived under Shivraj Patil as Lok Sabha Speaker, the Parliament Library stands as a quiet testament to his belief in knowledge-driven democracy

Why Delhi’s Punjabi Partition families still seek matches from Lahore and Rawalpindi

For Delhi’s Punjabi Khatri and Arora families, marriages still follow roots across Lahore, Rawalpindi and Gujranwala

A century of quiet faith: the free church at Jantar Mantar

Built by Scottish missionaries in 1925, the Free Church in Central Delhi has stood through wars, protests and Delhi’s rapid growth. A modest sanctuary in the city’s political heart, it has served soldiers, refugees, worshippers and generations of migrants for a hundred years