History

-February 9, 2025

70 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 to transform the national capital, and seven decades later, they continue to stand tall

-January 24, 2025

A 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 culture, unity and diversity

-January 18, 2025

Secrets 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

-December 21, 2024

Delhi’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

-November 23, 2024

Delhi: 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 9, 2024

Hanuman 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

-September 28, 2024

Gandhi 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 21, 2024

Cartographical 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