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70 years on: The legacy of 3 iconic buildings that shaped Delhi70 years on: The legacy of 3 iconic buildings that shaped Delhi

70 years on: The legacy of 3 iconic buildings that shaped Delhi

Eight years after independence, construction work started on Ashok Hotel, Dak Tar Bhawan, and Vigyan Bhawan; the buildings went on…

February 9, 2025
A timeless spectacle: Republic Day parade on Kartavya PathA timeless spectacle: Republic Day parade on Kartavya Path

A timeless spectacle: Republic Day parade on Kartavya Path

The Republic Day parade, which finds its roots in the raj, now symbolises the modern India and showcases the nation's…

January 24, 2025
Secrets of the Delhi Assembly: Revolutionaries, a hidden tunnel, and a gallows roomSecrets of the Delhi Assembly: Revolutionaries, a hidden tunnel, and a gallows room

Secrets of the Delhi Assembly: Revolutionaries, a hidden tunnel, and a gallows room

Once a site of trials and executions, the assembly walls whisper tales of a turbulent past

January 18, 2025
Delhi’s first assembly election: A journey back to 1952Delhi’s first assembly election: A journey back to 1952

Delhi’s first assembly election: A journey back to 1952

A look at some of the people who were instrumental in first electoral battle in the national capital

December 21, 2024
Delhi: Why North and South blocks may fade, but their legacy won’tDelhi: Why North and South blocks may fade, but their legacy won’t

Delhi: Why North and South blocks may fade, but their legacy won’t

From power centres to cultural treasures, Baker’s iconic buildings prepare for a historic transformation

November 23, 2024
Hanuman Road marks 80 years as New Delhi’s first elite colonyHanuman Road marks 80 years as New Delhi’s first elite colony

Hanuman Road marks 80 years as New Delhi’s first elite colony

A glimpse into the lives, landmarks, and lasting bonds of the city’s historic neighbourhood

November 9, 2024
Gandhi Jayanti: Five people who’ve continued in footsteps of the MahatmaGandhi Jayanti: Five people who’ve continued in footsteps of the Mahatma

Gandhi Jayanti: Five people who’ve continued in footsteps of the Mahatma

From caretakers to sculptors, each of these Gandhians embodies the spirit of Bapu’s teachings in their daily life and work

September 28, 2024
Cartographical Tales: Unveiling India’s past through mapsCartographical Tales: Unveiling India’s past through maps

Cartographical Tales: Unveiling India’s past through maps

Explore the art and history of India’s evolving geography through a unique exhibition of rare and intricate maps

September 21, 2024
Recalling the Bollywood showdown for New Delhi: Kaka vs ShotgunRecalling the Bollywood showdown for New Delhi: Kaka vs Shotgun

Recalling the Bollywood showdown for New Delhi: Kaka vs Shotgun

Late Rajesh Khanna’s win in the 1992 Lok Sabha by-election for the New Delhi constituency revealed his popularity among Delhiites;…

May 4, 2024
IK Gujral’s eye-witness account of Shaheed Bhagat Singh’s funeralIK Gujral’s eye-witness account of Shaheed Bhagat Singh’s funeral

IK Gujral’s eye-witness account of Shaheed Bhagat Singh’s funeral

Former Prime Minister late IK Gujral, one of the few people in post-Partition India to have seen the legendary freedom…

March 23, 2024