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

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

Reimagining Civil Lines beyond the Raj

As the Centre considers reshaping Civil Lines, the historic neighbourhood stands at a juncture between preserving its colonial-era architecture and redefining identity through contemporary use, sparking conversations on heritage, and the future of one of Delhi’s oldest administrative districts

Unchanging addresses in a changing Delhi

Across parts of Delhi, some families have continued to live at the same address for generations, rebuilding their homes over time but remaining rooted to place, offering a glimpse into continuity and belonging in a city shaped by constant change

From 200 cars to crores on Delhi’s roads

The Economic Survey of Delhi 2025–26, tabled in the Assembly recently, shows the capital adding over 6.4 lakh vehicles in a year, taking the total to 8.76 million — prompting a look back at how Delhi became India’s vehicle capital

Before Jewar, a journey that began at Safdarjung

With Noida International Airport at Jewar set to open, it is an opportune moment to look back at nearly a century of aviation in Delhi-NCR — from Safdarjung’s early airfield to Palam and IGI — and how the region’s skies have steadily expanded