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No Urdu in walled city’s Urdu BazaarNo Urdu in walled city’s Urdu Bazaar

No Urdu in walled city’s Urdu Bazaar

The iconic Urdu Bazaar that once housed bookshops thronged by lovers of the language, is now packed with restaurants selling…

February 3, 2024
Calligraphy in a conundrumCalligraphy in a conundrum

Calligraphy in a conundrum

Mohammad Ghalib a seasoned artist in Delhi's Urdu Bazar, grapples with technology's encroachment on his traditional craft despite waning interest…

February 3, 2024
Remembering the person behind the first Republic Day of IndiaRemembering the person behind the first Republic Day of India

Remembering the person behind the first Republic Day of India

Badruddin Tyabji, the grandson of freedom fighter and third Congress President by the same name, was entrusted with arrangements for…

January 26, 2024
Committed to advancing critical theory: Vani Prakashan chiefCommitted to advancing critical theory: Vani Prakashan chief

Committed to advancing critical theory: Vani Prakashan chief

Aditi Maheshwari Goyal, Vani Prakashan’s Executive Director, says she is thrilled after earning international recognition, and believes that feminist critical…

December 30, 2023
Bringing traditional toys to the foreBringing traditional toys to the fore

Bringing traditional toys to the fore

From Ravana puppet made of leather to yaks moulded from dough, Delhi-based Asani Bhaduri’s traditional toys and dolls collection captured…

December 18, 2023
Comic Con 2023: Artistic marvels steal the showComic Con 2023: Artistic marvels steal the show

Comic Con 2023: Artistic marvels steal the show

Comic Con 2023 brought together a diverse array of cosplayers, from Western superheroes to Indian favorites like Nagraj and Sufi…

December 10, 2023
People’s theatre rises from the ashes againPeople’s theatre rises from the ashes again

People’s theatre rises from the ashes again

While the Indian People’s Theatre Association (IPTA) has almost fizzled out in Delhi, it is reviving with a slightly different…

December 2, 2023
A corner of Delhi that is forever Garhwal A corner of Delhi that is forever Garhwal 

A corner of Delhi that is forever Garhwal

The city boasts of two iconic Garhwali landmarks — Garhwal Bhawan and Garhwal Heroes — which have provided emotional support…

November 25, 2023
Businesses expect boom as wedding bells ringBusinesses expect boom as wedding bells ring

Businesses expect boom as wedding bells ring

Around 3.5 lakh weddings are likely to take place in Delhi this year, boosting hospitality, decoration, designer-wear among other industries

November 14, 2023
Kathika Cultural Centre: A beacon of Delhi’s rich heritageKathika Cultural Centre: A beacon of Delhi’s rich heritage

Kathika Cultural Centre: A beacon of Delhi’s rich heritage

The centre, curated by Atul Khanna, hosts workshops and baithaks to preserve the forgotten treasures of the walled city 

November 13, 2023