History

How New Delhi got its name a century ago

How New Delhi got its name a century ago

Imperial Delhi, Raisina and Delhi South were among the alternatives considered before King George V approved New Delhi in 1926

August 16, 2026

Five turning points for Delhi since 1947

From the upheaval of Partition to the rise of the NCR, these forces reshaped the Capital after Independence

August 15, 2026

75 years of Khalsa College: a legacy born of Partition

Inspired by Master Tara Singh's vision, the college brought higher education within reach of refugee families

August 2, 2026

Will this Kerala institution vanish from CP?

The Connaught Place institution has served as a cultural hub for Delhi’s Malayali community for more than eight decades

July 19, 2026

When Connaught Place followed the British to Shimla

Between 1933 and 1946, many traders at CP left for Shimla with the British administration, which shifted to the summer…

July 4, 2026

A walk through Delhi’s Japanese heritage

Beyond official diplomacy, Delhi’s landmarks and residents tell the story of a relationship shaped by Buddhism, culture and shared history

June 30, 2026

Delhi’s historic police outpost marks another milestone

A colonial-era institution, the Sabzi Mandi Police Station has stood witness to the best and the worst of the national…

June 28, 2026

Mor Sarai: wandering in Delhi’s first railway colony

The homes of Mor Sarai railway colony stand as silent witnesses to the pre-Independence era, with redevelopment plans likely to…

June 21, 2026

Gole Market: Colonial legacy to 21st century redevelopment

After colonial-era quarters and 1970s flats, Gole Market’s DIZ Area is set to be redeveloped again under Central Vista-linked plans  

June 14, 2026

From Gymkhana to Habitat Centre: a look at Delhi’s most iconic institutions

The uncertainty surrounding Delhi Gymkhana Club offers an opportunity to visit some of the city’s most iconic cultural and intellectual…

June 7, 2026